In the heart of the cultural hub and under the gaze of Lord Vadakkumnathan, there stands the CMS HSS, an institution of historical significance.This school was started in 1883 by the Church Missionary Society, a pioneer in modern education. The British pioneered many educational institutions in India, and CMS HSS, Thrissur, is one of them.It stands apart as a full-fledged institution,out-growing the imperialistic stance of its original British patron,catering to the needs of a cosmopolitan society.
This school is managed by the North Kerala Diocese of CSI.Located in a sprawling compound of about an acre,the CMS HSS has been a catalyst in the intellectual, aesthetic and social activities of its students all along.
In an interview to Sreeni K.R, B M Sunny, Principal,CMS Higher Secondary School, Thrissur spoke at length on the problems and prospects of his job.
When did you take charge as the Principal of CMS Higher Secondary School? I took charge on April 1, 2005.
What are the qualities that your institution focusses on? As an institution, we mainly focus on result and over all development of students. This school was started in 1883 and has a history of 125 years. Considering all this, we keep it as Boys only Higher Secondary School and serve as catalysts for our students in their intellectual, aesthetic and social activities. We believe that all these activities transform them into better human beings fit to live anywhere in the world.
What is the mission and vision of CMS Higher Secondary School? The CMS HSS, like the majestic ocean, embraces all the contradicting shades of pupils into its fold, and marks its stamp on their conscience, transforming them into better beings, thereby making society a better place to live in. The students develop a family cult of cosmopolitanism in the campus. The relationship between staff and students is excellent and effort is made towards giving individual attention to the weaker students. Quality teaching is ensured. The classrooms are airy. The students are not merely taught in the school but they are helped to discover themselves and the world at large. Teachers here are really re-scripting agents.
What are the changes you have seen over these years, on the education front? I have seen a lot of positive changes during these years in the education front. It has become highly competitive and professional. Grading System has reduced stress on students and discourages `unhealthy competition among them. The system has helped to identify their inner talents and a safe mode of rating students’ capabilities. It has reduced unnecessary competition among students for top marks and has put an end to the “hero or zero syndrome” prevalent in many schools. In a skills-based grading system, the teaching approach itself undergoes a drastic change and learning becomes a joyful experience and students gain more confidence this way.
What is the competency-commitment level of the teachers at CMS Higher Secondary School? Fully qualified, experienced, dedicated teachers handle the classes, and student-oriented education is imparted foreseeing the needs of the future generation.
What are the other activities you are carrying out at CMS Higher Secondary School, apart from academics? We conduct many co-curricular and extra-curricular activities pertaining to education. Some of them are:
Enrichment Programme This programme brings to light and nurtures the hidden calibre of the pupils. This is meant to help the students to cope with the modern times and update them on academic and co-curricular activities.
Career Guidance Unit Under the supervision of the Department of Higher Secondary Education, we help the students to select their career according to their tastes and talents. We have a trained student Career Guide and Counsellor who is trained by the DHSE for this purpose.
NSS Wing We have one of the best NSS units in the state. The Department of Higher Secondary Education alongwith the Department of Youth Affairs, Government of India, is funding the unit. In an academic year, the unit conducts one mini camp of 3 days and a 10-day major camp.
Students engaged themselves in community programmes in Cherpu Grama Panchayath (twice) that invovled road construction, cleaning Chalakudy Government Hospital and Kunnamkulam Government Hospital.As part of the clean city programme, our unit along with Southern Railways cleaned the Thrissur railway station twice.
Mass awareness programmes such as workshops, seminars, skits and street plays are organized by the unit.The unit was started in 2001.The unit is a pride of our school.
Tourism Club Our tourism club gives many opportunities to the members to learn about the travel and tourism industry which has great scope in the global village of today. The unit is affiliated to the Department of Higher Secondary Education and Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. Mini camps, seminars, workshops, tours to places of tourism potential are some of the activities.
Parent Teacher Association A well functioning PTA is present in our school to give the necessary guidelines.
Student Parliament A Student Parliament is functioning in the school to inculcate the democratic values in the students and make them familiar with the current socio-political scenario.
What are the facilities you are providing at your School? Labs We have all the four labs -Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer labs which function under the supervision of able teachers. Well-equipped lab facilities enable our students to be more empiric.
Library The great visionaries of CMS HSS have left us a vast collection of books from 1883 onwards. The students make use of the library to be more authentic and precise in their documents. Compact Discs produced by the Department of Higher Secondary Education are an added asset to our library.
We have made available all the major groups viz. Science, Humanities and Commerce for our students to choose from.
How do you cope up with the Information Age? We have a well-equipped computer lab with internet facilities. In our school, computers are available in the ratio of 2 students: 1 computer. The internet facility gives added advantage to the students in their research purposes.
What has been your greatest achievement so far? The history of the school itself is a great achievement. After 125 years we have managed to keep up the same charm and enthusiasm among our students and staff.And we have not compromised on the results.
Dr. P.B Pushpalatha is presently working as Associate Professor, Dept of Processing Technology, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara. She handles several courses at the under graduate and postgraduate levels. Her major area of research is in plantation crops especially cashew, coconut and coffee. She has,so far,published more than 60 research papers and eight books in this field. A recipient of the young scientist award of the Government of Kerala,Dr. Pushpalatha has presented her findings at several national and international research fora. She is a life member of All India Food Scientists and Technologists Association and Indian Society of Horticultural Science.
In an interview to Sreeni K.R , Dr. P.B Pushpalatha, Associate Professor, Dept of Processing Technology, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara, Kerala Agricultural University, talks about how fruit wastes can be utilized and converted into value added products.
When did you join the Department of Processing Technology, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara? I joined the College Department in February 1996.
Fruit wastes are a major problem for the processing industries and pollution monitoring agencies. What are the suitable methods you have adopted to utilize them for conversion into value added products? Some of the fruit wastes are a rich source of vital constituents like carbohydrates, fats, minerals, fibres etc. For example, mango seed kernel is rich in carbohydrates, fats, proteins and minerals. Technologies are available for extraction of different constituents which are economically important, from fruit wastes. Fruit wastes have been proved to be very good sources of high value products like pectin, colours, enzymes. Most of the pectin used in the country is extracted from citrus peel. Anthocyanin colour is being extracted from grape peel. The foremost requirement is identification and utilization of the most suitable raw material (fruit wastes) with respect to a particular product. Evolving and using the most viable technology is another important aspect. This approach will help to reduce the pollution due to wastes from fruit processing industries. What is pectin? Pectins are mixtures of polysaccharides that originate from plants and contain pectinic acids as a major component and these are water soluble. They are composed primarily of essential linear polymers of D galactopyranosyl uronic acid units joined in alpha-D (1, 4) glycosidic linkages. Pectin forms gels when the polymer chains interact over a portion of their length to form a three dimensional network. This property has raised pectins to a commercially important value added product.
How do you extract pectins from fruit wastes? Pectins can be extracted from fruit wastes by boiling them in acidified aqueous medium. They can also be extracted with calcium chelating agents such as EDTA, ammonium oxalate or sodium hexa meta phosphate.The suitability of the extracting medium depends upon the raw material. Whatever may be the method employed, the recovery and quality of pectin from a plant material depends on a number of factors like the nature and concentration of acid employed in the extracting media, ratio of extracting media to plant material, number of extractions,and time of heating for pectin extraction.
The pectin obtained could be utilized for preparing jelly? How do you maintain the quality? It is worth mentioning that the single largest use of pectin is in the manufacture of jelly. About 80-90 percent of 7-8 million kilogram of commercial pectin is used to make jelly and similar products. So the best way of evaluating commercial validity of pectins is by testing their suitability for preparation of jelly.The condition of media (mainly sugar-acid ratio), boiling time and temperature largely influence the quality of jelly. This is specific to different pectins, which differ in their characters viz., anhydrouronic acid content, methoxy content, degree of esterification and acetyl value. These characters largely influence the jelly grade of pectins, which in turn determine their commercial value. Jelly grade is the amount of sugar that will jellify one part of pectin under prescribed conditions to a standard firmness.Hence it is an unavoidable aspect that every pectin should be described properly through characterization.Only then the quality of jelly prepared using a particular pectin can be assured. Also media composition, condition of preparation (temperature and duration of boiling), etc. should be standardized.
What are the unique features regarding coffee in the Malabar region? Monsooned Malabar coffee is processed during monsoon season, which is very peculiar in the part of the West coast of India. It is believed that a stable monsoon is the stimulus for obtaining superior quality in terms of physical and biochemical properties of coffee beans. The monsoon features like continuous clouds, rainfall and atmospheric water vapour content, moderate temperature together with gentle marine breeze may be the deciding factors of the quality of coffee. With this background M/S Aspin wall Co. Mangalore sponsored a research project for a period of three years to understand the monsoon features on the quality of beans .The project could unravel the scientific phenomenon that makes the Monsooned Malabar coffee distinct from others, when processed during the monsoon.
Your major area of research is in plantation crops, especially in cashew, coconut and coffee. What are your contributions in the processing of these crops? I have worked in two cashew research stations viz., one at Cashew Research Station, Madakkathra and the other at CRS, Anakkayam.I have handled several research projects in breeding and crop improvement programmes in cashew. The work has resulted in high yielding varieties with improved nut and kernel size. Bigger kernels fetch premium prize in the international market.Value addition of cashew apple is another area of interest. I am handling a research project on Coconut product diversification, in which a number of value added coconut products have been standardized. I have given training in this aspect to the personnel of Agricultural Department, self help groups, Kudumbasree units etc. My contribution in coffee processing is the work done in Monsoon Malabar coffee .
What sort of changes have you seen during this year in the processing sector? Quality and safety are gaining more importance than quantity. Quality parameters of the products are becoming more stringent, and consumer friendly products which are convenient to use, devoid of chemicals and containing natural additives ( colours, essence, preservatives, emulsifiers etc ) are gaining popularity. People are becoming more health conscious and nutritional security is becoming the slogan of the day.Processing, product development, packaging and labeling are being streamlined in this mode.
Kudumbasree is a major initiative in Kerala aiming at womens empowerment.What are the reasons for not introducing jelly as a small scale industry among the units? Jelly is not as popular as jam. Jams are comparatively easy to prepare and the cost of production is also less. Also,jelly cannot be prepared with all fruits. It can be prepared only with selected fruits like guava, jackfruit and banana(palayankodan).But jam can be prepared with almost all fruits.Hence jam finds the first place while selecting products for popularization. However, training is now being given to Kudumbasree units for preparation of jelly.
Jelly is a product which is now becoming popular both for edible and cosmetic purposes. In future how are you planning to develop it on a large scale? A project will be taken up to popularize the jelly through hands-on training programmes, media and exhibitions. Ties with enthusiastic entrepreneurs will be formed for production and marketing of fruit-based jelly.
George Nedumpara observes life closely and has translated his thoughts into a book titled “Jeevitha Veekshanam”(View of Life) which has been recognised by the Limca Book of Records. The book in Malayalam handwriting consists of 583 pages with 164 chapters, neatly written by hand with a ball pen and looks exactly like a printed book. An ordinary man with extra ordinary zeal whose handwriting has attained perfection in the fast- paced technology- driven times. He has taken up the task of looking after all the aspects ie writing, printing, binding and marketing all by himself,and has managed to sell 3000 copies so far.
In an interview to Sreeni K.R, George Nedumpara shares his views about his writing experience.
Your book Jeevitha Veekshanam(View of Life) has been recognised by the Limca Book of Records. Explain the hard work behind it?
My book Jeevitha Veekshanam(View of Life) has been recognised by the Limca Book of Records for the credit that it is a hand written book of 583 pages in Malayalam which I got published myself. The idea came to my mind when my business venture of a pen manufacturing unit collapsed. After I retired from my job with the Delhi Police, it took 10 years to write the 583 -page book with 164 chapters. A collection of essays on human nature, the book reflects my observation, my experience and my vision on life and interpersonal relations. It also encompasses a wide variety of themes from subjects that include philosophy, health, education and personality development.
Where did you draw your theme from?
Most of the ideas came while i was traveling. I used to take tourists on trips and while driving,i got ideas. I noted down the stray thoughts on the shade pad. I would make the steering wheel of my Maruti van my table and start writing. Also each tour became a new experience and inspiration for adding new themes.
What was the reason for writing the book by hand?
In the fast- paced, technology- driven life, people have lost the value of good handwriting and our young generation is completely ignoring the importance of writing. In Gandhijis autobiography "My Experiments with Truth" he tell us the importance of good writing and it gave me great inspiration. Another reason is that, to reduce the cost,I planned to look after all the aspects ie writing, Illustration, printing, binding and marketing.
How have you made your book interesting to the readers?
My book is a collection of my thoughts and experience. It includes various aspects on religion, mental health, how to live a better life, how to avoid suicide, importance of good handwriting,etc. To make it more interesting and to ensure more careful reading, i have added something unique in this 583- pages book - some 20-odd words which are written up-side down ;the reader who can find it would be rewarded.
The most difficult aspect is marketing nowadays .What are the methods you use?
I work on an individual basis. The book is priced at Rs. 325 and is a labour of love. I am doing sales and promotion myself going from house to house and have managed to sell 3000 copies till date.
What is your future plan?
However, my present limitations are that the book is in Malayalam. I am planning to translate the book in English and Hindi using my hand printing press. I am also working on a second volume which contains articles on family relations and social problems.
The reality behind the reality shows is that there is no reality in it. The are unscripted shows and feature ordinary people instead of professional actors. The first reality show of Indian television, Meri Awaz Suno, was a standard programme and everybody loved it. Reality shows on Malayalam television channels, however, are crossing all limits. While those with real talents are ousted, SMS messages boost the rating of the worst among them. This type of reality shows only destroy the talents of our younger generations.
They become a revenue-generating business for the channels. In some reality shows, the judges and participants look as if they had come for some fashion show. Many anchors speak in the worst form of Malayalam ever heard. As for the contestants, some are very good and talented youngsters who can give the current playback singers a run for their money. But they lose out mid-way through the shows. And sometimes they decide it is the end of the road for them. It is better to stop such artificial programmes which kill talents.
Rev.Fr.Vincent Chirackamanavalan joined as Principal,De Paul English Medium Higher secondary School,Choondal in May,2004. De Paul School was founded in 1981 and it imparts education to both boys and girls. An unaided and recognized educational Institution, the school is run by the Marymatha Province of Vincentian Congregation, reputed for its pastoral, social and educational services. Having a strength of nearly 1500 students and 70 teaching and non teaching staff, it is one of the well known schools in Thrissur.
In an interview to Sreeni K.R, Rev.Fr.Vincent Chirackamanavalan,Principal De Paul English Medium Higher secondary School, Choondal, spoke at length about the activities and prospects of the school.
When did you take charge as the Principal of De Paul English Medium Higher Secondary School, Choondal, Thrissur? I took charge of the institution as the Principal in May, 2004.
As an institution, what are the facilities you are providing to the students? The serene and silent campus is conducive to teaching and learning. Besides, the well planned building, the well equipped science and computer science laboratory enable to enhance the scientific and IT interests of the students. Pupils who have trouble with regard to studies or behaviour are identified and given suitable guidance through Guidance & Counselling. Besides we also have the following: Extensive playgrounds for Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Badminton etc. Spacious auditorium. Vehicle facilities for students coming from far. Library and reading room with lots of books and periodicals. Highly qualified and experienced teachers of the teaching faculty.
What is your motto? The motto of the school is "For God and Country". It aims at giving quality education to all the prospective students of the society at large.
What is the mission and vision of the School ? The ultimate goal of the school is the all round development of the student's personality. The school offers efficient coaching according to the syllabus prescribed by the Board of Education, Govt. of Kerala.
What are the changes you have seen over the years on the education front? The major change I have noticed is that education has become more child centred, experience centred and experiment oriented, with an evaluative view on everything.
Give a brief description about your school. De Paul English Medium Higher secondary School, Choondal, founded in 1981,imparts education to both boys and girls. An unaided and recognized educational Institution, the school is run by the Marymatha Province of Vincentian Congregation, reputed for its pastoral, social and educational services. They have been serving the poor of the society with dedication, walking in the footsteps of their patron, St. Vincent De Paul. Now there are 1550 students and 70 staff in the school. The whole staff of this school co-operate with the principal and the management for the successful running of the school.
What are the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities you are conducting at your school? How successfully do you implement it in your school? We give special coaching in music,dance,karate and yoga. Kumari. Meera Sreenarayanan,a 10th class student of this school secured 'A' grade in Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi and Bharathanatyam in the State Kalolsavam in January 2008.
P. P. Babu-President of Meloor panchayat,Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala.
INTERVIEW
Meloor Village is located on the south bank of Chalakudy Puzha and east of NH 47, just 6 Kms away from Chalakudy. There are 16 wards in the Meloor Grama Panchayat with an area of 2306 hectares, which is famous for its natural beauty and plantations.
As President of Meloor panchayat in Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala, P. P. Babu has imagined, pursued, and achieved much that any leader could be proud of. Yet there are many problems in the development field to be solved to achieve gram swaraj. The Asraya Destitute Rehabilitation Centre,,indigenous industries, small self financing units with the help of Kudambasree - these and other ideals of local government have been planned and implemented for the development of Meloor Village . In this tiny hamlet situated in the interior of Kerala, aspirations turn into reality. The panchayat President was selected for Nirmal Gram Puraskar award 2007-08 for implementation of sanitation schemes in villages. He received the award from the President of India. He was also selected as the best Panchayat President in Thrissur District by Kerala youth Guidance movement .
In an interview to Sreeni K.R , P.P Babu, Panchayat President talks about the responsibilities taken up to protect the Meloor village environment, and his vision to guide the village to attain the status of gram swaraj.
When did you take charge as the President of Meloor Village, Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala? I took charge on October 6, 2005 as the President of Meloor Village, Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala.
As a panchayat chief, most of your responsibilities are centred around protecting your village environment. Does that mean you got ample opportunity to try out Gandhis ideas on gram swaraj? Meloor Grama Panchayat consists of 16 wards which covers an area of 2306 hectares with an population of 24854. Agriculture is the back bone of Meloor village and as a part of decentralisation of activities, much has been gained in the production and service sectors in the panchayat which holds the first place with respect to area and population. Maybe you can look at this as an economic ideal or as Gandhian thinking.However we lack the facility to market our products. Most of the things we sell are "unfinished products", such as harvested crops, unpasteurized milk, banana and coconut oil. We send these items off to other places, to be processed, packaged, and transported back to us.
First of all, planning needs to be done to improvise on our village development. We have to bring small agro based industries to our village so that middle men can be avoided and this also helps to find employment through new economic activity. Yet there are many problems in the development field which need to be solved to attain gram swaraj.
Meloor is the largest producer of Banana in Kerala. Are you thinking of some source of capital for a few startup ventures to make them fairly independent so that you are able to generate more job opportunities in your village? Once Meloor was the largest producer of Banana in Kerala. But,for the last few years, production has drastically reduced. To bring Meloor back to the map, we started compulsory agriculture on uncultivated land. We are providing free seeds, fertilizer ,water and all necessary infrastructure to the farmer groups . In this way we are able to make a drastic change in the production unit. With the help of Kudambasree units, we planned and started cultivating 50 acres [25 acres of rice and 25 acres of vegetable] of land using organic fertilizers in the first phase. In the second phase, we planned to start some agro based small scale industries which have helped to solve unemployment problems, to some extent.
Many of the projects undertaken by you are successful. But the underlying purpose of these efforts is to transform society, is it not? What is your verdict on that larger goal? 183 Kudambasree units are functioning in our village. We have completed many successful schemes with their help and we are looking forward to doing more in future. We want to convert each of these Kudambasree units into a small scale industry in order to solve the unemployment problem. For this we arrange regular training programmes and classes conducted by experts.
Kudumbasree represents economic,social and women empowerment.It believes that poverty is a multi-phased phenomenon.At what phase are you implementing its services at your village? Economic,social and women empowerment is the motto of Kudumbasree. I want to look at Kudumbasree in a wider perspective.I would like to convert each unit as an economic,social empowerment centre where women are aware about their rights and find justice in their needs. The changes Kudumbasree has brought in the last few years have been remarkable. All members got equal opportunity to learn the banking process and are equally responsible in all projects. They learned in group the management system, financial transaction and the responsibilities towards society.
How many Kudumbasree Ward Samithies or Area Development Societies(ADS),and Kudumbasree Panchayat Samithies or Community Development Societies(CDS) are working at the panchayat level in Meloor? In Meloor, 183 Kudumbashree units, 16 ADS and 1 CDS are working at the panchayat level .
How does the Balasabha sangamam function at your village? Balasabha sangamam is functioning very well at our village. Last year we conducted a talent examination test for students and Kerala Ulsavam at various parts of the panchayat to find out talented sports personalities .As a part of Balasabha sangamam we are utilising a fund for Anganwadi maintenance by providing gas and electrical connection. Kudumbasree program is an integral part of every village in Kerala. What changes have you seen through this program in your village? No doubt, Kudumbasree program is an integral part of every village in Kerala. As women form the back bone of a family as well as society,they are more aware of their rights. They are better organised and do things in the right way. These structures give added importance to women empowerment, both social and economic. The paradigm shift in the approach is that any woman who is residing in the Grama Panchayat can become a member of Kudumbasree .This helps to remove the caste barriers from our society to greater extent.
What are the goals you have set for your village and which are the upcoming projects? Goals Sampoorna Village: All the basic facilities for those who reside in our village, such as land,water,hospitals,schools and electricity. Street Lighting using Compact fluorescent Lamp [CFL] in our village. Swajjal Dhara Plan completed at Pushpagiri, Poolani, Koovakkattukunnu which helped to remove water deficiency in these areas. We welcome more agro based industries into our village. New projects Organic farm project[We have started experimenting on 50[25 acres of rice and 25 acres of vegetable] acres of land using organic farming methods;Expecting result on or before Onam].After looking at the success rate, we will implement and extend the same to the whole village.
Cancer Detection Centre Prevention Cell to reduce the suicide ratio. Old Age Pension Scheme. Kombanpara Project approved. Fisheries Project with the help of College of Fisheries,Panangad.
Meera Sreenarayanan, a young talented all rounder hails from Guruvayur, the most popular pilgrim centre in South India, located in Thrissur district, Kerala. She is a 10th standard student of De Paul EMHSS, Choondal, Guruvayur and daughter of Capt. A. O Sreenarayanan and Bindu Sreenarayanan. Her performance at such a tender age is an indication that Meera is cut out for a prodigious future. She started learning dance from a very young age under the guidance of Guru Prakash Choondal. Now she is learning dance under Guru R.L.V Anand. Her sincere hard work and dedication convinced her Guru that she should start giving solo Bharatanatyam performances. She has done her first stage show [Arangettam] at the age of 7. She started participating in competitions from a very young age, right from Nursery classes. In the youth festival she bagged many prizes for Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Folkdance and Mono act. She has many stage performances to her credit. She has all the potentials of a prodigy — excellent memory, reasoning and rhythm that a classical dancer needs. She also performed at ‘Kalamandalam’ and with cine star Kavya Madhavan. She appears in the media as an anchor in the kids show, ‘Kilikkonchal’ and also in commercial advertisements. She is learning music under the guidance of Guru Arun Gopinath and monoact under the guidance of Mr. Biju, Angamaly. She is always ready to perform despite all her commitments and thanks to all the encouragement from her guru, parents and teachers who encouraged her to go for the classical and traditional art.
She has won the most promising kho-kho player trophy award from Guruvayur Devaswam English Medium School, thus proving her talents in the field of sports too. She is a member of ‘Thalam Cultural Trust’.
Awards:
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Govindadas nyasa national level competition,Bangalore
Kavitha Balakrishnan-Writer, Poet, Artist, Art curator and Researcher .
INTERVIEW
Kavitha Balakrishnan is a rare combination of writer, poet, artist, art curator and researcher who did her post-graduation in Art History from the MS University, Baroda and commenced her career as Lecturer of Art History at Govt.College of Fine Arts, Thrissur. She is a recipient of the Soviet Land Nehru Award for painting at the age of 13 and the Lalithakala Akademi Award for her book Keralathile Chithrakalayude Varthamanam in 2007.
Her themes are universal, yet at heart she is basically a Keralite and then Indian. She strongly believes that Art constitutes the ethos of individual freedom where words and colours speak volumes and cannot be isolated. She has done research on several aspects of Art.
In an interview to Sreeni K.R , Kavitha Balakrishnan, talks about the changes in the society and her perspectives on the present changes in culture , their impact and how it affects the younger generation.
As an artist you are working on contemporary issues, focussing o
In the heart of the cultural hub and under the gaze of Lord Vadakkumnathan, there stands the CMS HSS, an institution of historical significance.This school was started in 1883 by the Church Missionary Society, a pioneer in modern education. The British pioneered many educational institutions in India, and CMS HSS, Thrissur, is one of them.It stands apart as a full-fledged institution,out-growing the imperialistic stance of its original British patron,catering to the needs of a cosmopolitan society.
In an interview to Sreeni K.R, B M Sunny, Principal,CMS Higher Secondary School, Thrissur spoke at length on the problems and prospects of his job.
How do you cope up with the Information Age?
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Dr. P.B Pushpalatha is presently working as Associate Professor, Dept of Processing Technology, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara. She handles several courses at the under graduate and postgraduate levels. Her major area of research is in plantation crops especially cashew, coconut and coffee. She has,so far,published more than 60 research papers and eight books in this field. A recipient of the young scientist award of the Government of Kerala,Dr. Pushpalatha has presented her findings at several national and international research fora. She is a life member of All India Food Scientists and Technologists Association and Indian Society of Horticultural Science.
Interview with George Nedumpara
George Nedumpara observes life closely and has translated his thoughts into a book titled “Jeevitha Veekshanam”(View of Life) which has been recognised by the Limca Book of Records. The book in Malayalam handwriting consists of 583 pages with 164 chapters, neatly written by hand with a ball pen and looks exactly like a printed book. An ordinary man with extra ordinary zeal whose handwriting has attained perfection in the fast- paced technology- driven times. He has taken up the task of looking after all the aspects ie writing, printing, binding and marketing all by himself,and has managed to sell 3000 copies so far.
Where did you draw your theme from?
Unreal shows
Rev.Fr.Vincent Chirackamanavalan
P. P. Babu-President of Meloor panchayat,Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala.
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Meera Sreenarayanan
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Kavitha Balakrishnan-Writer, Poet, Artist, Art curator and Researcher .
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