In the Workshop on New Syllabus Held at Yeshwant College, Nanded

Talking in the Workshop on New Syllabus Held at Yeshwant College, Nanded on 1st Sept 2014. In this Workshop Three Books Edited by Our Board are Launched at the Hands of 

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Pandit Vidyasagar and Principal Dr N V Kalyankar.

At my birthplace

Was at my birthplace in last week. A wonderful day. This is the old mansion built by my grandfather. Later inner renovations are made by my father. This is our birthplace. We all brothers took our primary education there only. We have got so many memories there with our Wada where we grew up and our village deity Papnash Temple. Our kids are very fond of it. Twice or trice in every year each of us visit it with all family members. Our frequencies are lesser but my father still stays there some period in the month to look after farm.  

At Hottal

Happened to visit the 11th century temples dating back to the Kalyani-Chalukya era at Hottal near Degloor which is near the point where Andhra, Maharashtra and Karnataka boundaries meet. What a wonderful art it is! Felt very bad to see that it is neglected by archaeologists n Govt. 

Interacting with NAAC Peer Team as an alumni

Talking about my alma mater in NAAC Peer Team’s interaction with alumni held on 11 Aug 2014 at Dayanand Arts College, Latur. With Prof J. Prabhash (Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Kerala), Prof Niranjan Roy (Assam University, Silchar), Princ Kiran Jain (Kurukshetra), Justice Naik (Rtd, Bombay High Court), and Adv Giri. I wish all the best for its reaccreditation by NAAC. 

At my Alma Mater

Being felicitated for my contribution to research publications and books at my Alma Mater Dayanand Arts College, Latur on Sun 3rd Aug 2014 on occasion of ‘Pre-NAAC Visit Alumni Meet’. My Alma Mater is facing reaccreditation process by NAAC on 11th Aug 14. I wish all the BEST for its  reaccreditation.

At Bandra ‘Bandstand Promenade’,

After my function of books launch n my talk at SNDTW University, just visited Bandra Sea-link ‘Bandstand Promenade’. A wonderful seashore in Mumbai! Thanks Dr Vishwanath for introducing me to this wonderful place and taking my photos n sending me!

At SNDT Women’s University, Churchgate campus, Mumbai.

As a chief guest to launch two books at Churchgate campus of SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, held on Sat 2nd Aug 2014. The books ‘Indian English Drama and Theater: Enriching Experiments’ (Edited by Dr Sujatha Rao n published by Authorspress India) and ‘Indian English Literature: Issues and Concerns’ (Edited by Principal Dr B B Pradhan n published by Newman)  launched in the function. The function is followed by my talk/comments on both books and my special guest lecture on “Crossing Roads: Multiculturalism and English Literature”. A great experience to be with scholars of SNDTWU and its affiliated colleges.

As a chief guest in a function organized by ABVP and Shree Hawagiswami College, held on 23 July 2014.

As a chief guest in a function organized by ABVP and Shree Hawagiswami College, held on 23 July 2014. Talked on Integrity and Indian Youth. Distributed prizes to topper students of 2013-14. A wonderful day at SHMU.

As an external referee for Ph. D. viva-voce at Pune University, Pune.

As an external referee for Ph. D. viva-voce held at Pune University, Pune on 14 July 2014. 

A wonderful day with two scholars- Prof. Dr Jain & Dr. Kharat

At Vipassana International Academy, Igatpuri:

At Vipassana International Academy, Dhammagiri, Igatpuri:
Attended 10 days Vipassana meditation course at Igatpuri. Spent 12 most exciting (though silent) days of my life. What an experience! I successfully observed “A Complete Noble Silence” (Arya Mouna- no talking, no newspapers, no TV, no cell phones, no music n so on) throughout the 10 days! Ya, I survived without my phone/book/laptop/internet/family/friends/pen n paper for 10 whole days! By the end of the course, I almost forgot what my netbook n phone looked like! They also got some well-deserved rest!
The location too was awesome. It was surrounded by a thick forest n hills and there was a giant Pagoda in the center. All the thoughts of the meditators were reflected against the hills and bounced back in pure form. Vipassana is science based and has no religious association. It is a technique to observe sensations on your body and become neutral to both happy / sad sensations.Yes, everyone should experience it at least once in a life!