Vol. XVI : No. 4 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION JANUARY - MARCH 2015

6TH INDIAN YOUTH SCIENCE CONGRESS

The 6th Indian Youth Science Congress sponsored by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) wasorganized at Acharya Nagarjuna University during January 19-21, 2015. The collaborators of the event are AcharyaNagarjuna University, SRM University, Chennai and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Chennai.The main aim of the Congress is to provide a platform to the Young Student Researchers to present their research workand discuss priority issues in enabling science and technology applications for human welfare. The young scientists willhave an opportunity to interact with eminent scientists and policy experts in the field of science and technology from allover the country.

In the Inaugural of the Congress, the presidential address was delivered by Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, FounderChairman of MSSRF. There were special addresses by Sri Prathipati Pulla Rao, Hon’ble Chief Minister for Agriculture& Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh; and Dr. Y.S. Chowdary, Hon’ble Chief Minister of State for Science &Technology and Earth Sciences, Government of India. Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Dr. Ajay Parida,Executive Director, MSSRF, Dr. Latha Pillai, Director, RGNIYD and Prof. P. Narayana Rao, Director-Research, SRMUniversity, Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Rector and Organising Secretary, Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registar, ANU participatedin the inaugural function.

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEEChief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U.

Patrons : Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Rector, A.N.U.Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registrar, A.N.U.Prof. V. Chandrasekhara Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & LawProf. C. Rambabu, Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences

Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U.

Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept.of Statistics; Dr. R. Siva Rama Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. ofZoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B. Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr.Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President ,ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c; President, VIKASA, ANU.

E-mail : shiela.newsletter@gmail.com

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Date Particulars02-01-15 Visit of Sri Seshagiri Rao, Associate Director, SHAR

Centre, Sriharikota, AP03-01-15 Inauguration of All India Inter University Base Ball

Tournament 2104-15 of AIU06-01-15 Women’s Studies Centre – Lecture Series -5.07-01-15 AIU Base Ball Tournament Closing Ceremony08-01-15 Visit to Kavali PG Centre – National Seminar

Inauguration – Dept. of Zoology09-01-1 Indian Youth Science Congress – Review of

Arrangements; ANU Budget Review Meeting10-01-15 132nd Meeting of the SC to ASMCA Dept – Release of

Placement Letters12-01-15 6th IYSC Press Meet at Hyderabad – Conducted by

Hon’ble Sri Prathipati Pulla Rao17-01-15 6th IYSC Press Meet at Guntur with MSSRF Staff: Dr.

Parasuraman attended18-01-15 3rd Prof. D. Ramokataiah Endowment Lecture19-01-15 Inauguration of the 6th Indian Youth Science Congress:20-01-15 6th IYSC - Sessions21-01-15 Closing Ceremony of Youth Science Congress.22-01-15 NCC – Bapatla National Integration Camp

23-01-15 C-DAC Training programme – Inauguration

24-01-15 Law Department – Workshop on “Forensic Examinationof Fraudulent Documents”

26-01-15 66th Republic Day Celebrations on Campus

27-01-15 Prof. K.S. Murthy Centre for Studies in Afro-AsianPhilosophies – Memorial Lecture.

28-01-15 Mahayana Buddhist Studies Chair-International Seminar29-01-15 Attending VSU work at Nellore30-01-15 Attending VSU work at Nellore03-02-15 Meeting of Principals, Deans & Chairpersons of PG BOS

reg: updation of UG & PG syllabus, APSCHE.04-02-15 Dept. of Foods & Nutritiona – National Seminar

SDMSM Kalasala – Valedictory of the Seminar on“Corporate Governance”.

05-02-15 ACE - UG Exams -March 2015 -Chief SuperintendentsMeeting.Dept. of HRM – Inauguration of International Seminaron Industrial Relations and Human Relations

06-02-15 Ambedkar Studies Chair – Lecture

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor

07-02-15 Inauguration of ‘Business Show’ organised by WestinGroup of Education Institutions, Vijayawada

08-02-15 Visit of Japanese Team regarding introduction ofJapanese Language at ANU & its Affiliated Colleges:coordinated by Prof. P. Vijaya Prakash, Vice-Chairman,APSCHE.

09-02-15 Inauguration of ANU-GERMI Energy Research CentreGandhian Studies Centre – Lecture Series – 2.

10-02-15 Mahatma Jothirao Phule Centre – Lecture

11-02-15 Prof. K.S. Murthy Centre for Studies in Afro-AsianPhilosophies, Lecture

12-02-15 ANU College of Engg. & Technology – Student Fest –ANUSODHANA

13-02-15 Dept. of English – National Seminar Inauguration

DTF Lecture on “School Education"

15-02-15 APSET Exam – Visit to Centres

16-02-15 Video Conference by Hon’ble Chief Minister on Visionof Higher Education in A.P.

18-02-15 Orientation programme to Students of ANU Colleges –organised by Engineering College.

19-02-15 Inauguration of National seminar on “Core HumanValues Professional Ethics” organised by St. Joseph’sCollege of Education, Guntur

20-02-15 Workshop on “Preparation of Sports Policy for A.P.”organized by College of Physical Education, ANU DOA– Release of On-line Application-Press Meet at Guntur

21-02-15 Inauguration of Pre-Annual Conference of A.P.Economic Association – at Ongole

22-02-15 Montessori School – Bi-decennial Function - Tenali

23-02-15 HRD Centre – Personality Development LectureInternational Students Centre – Advisory CommitteeMeeting

24-02-15 Centre for Scientific Socialism programme – “Dialogueon Indian Secularism”

25-02-15 Data Base ReviewCPWD Review26-02-15 to 27-02-15 At Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore28-02-15 to 01-03-15 At Tirupati for Vikrama Simhapuri

University, M & DC Meeting02-03-15 International Students Centre – Get-together03-03-15 The Hindu – Business Line Panel Discussion on “Central

Budget 2015-16”Prof. K.S. Murthy Centre – Lecture

04-03-15 UG Exams – Starting Date – Visit to Centres

06-03-15 Women’s Studies Centre – Celebrations of InternationalWomen’s Day – Chief Guest: Smt. Justice Rohini

09-03-15 University Industry Interaction – JOCIL CEO &Executives visit to ANU – Handing over of Cheque forconstruction of Building for MBA (IB)ISRO Team visiting ANU – Signing of MOU – Dr.Raghava MurthyNSS – Women’s Day Celebrations

10-03-15 Dr. KRR Mohan Rao Centre for Scientific Socialism –Special Lecture – Delivered by Dr. Alan Jay Spector,Purdue University, Calumet, USA.

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The Theme of the Congress is “Science and the Zero Hunger Challenge”. It has been the charter of the UnitedNations to “eliminate hunger in our life-times”. The Zero Hunger Challenge encourages participation by a range oforganizations, social movements and people around a common vision. They promote effective strategies, more investmentsand increased development cooperation, in line with existing national and international agreements. They strive forresults and are accountable for their efforts – particularly to those who are hungry.

In the Valedictory Session, on 21-01-2015 Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, and Dr. Ajay Parida reviewed the CongressProceedings. There were special Addresses by Dr. Kodela Siva Prasad, Speaker, A.P. Legislative Assembly, Sri PrathipatiPulla Rao, Minister for Agriculture & Fisheries, Government of A.P. and Sri Alapati Rajendra Prasad, MLA, TenaliConstituency. The Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Dr. Latha Pillai, Director, RGNIYD and Prof. P. Narayana Rao, Director-Research, SRM University, the Rector and Organizing Secretary, ANU, and Dr. N. Parasuraman, Principal Scientist,M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, participated in the Valedictory function. Prize and Certificates were alsodistributed.

HRD Centre - Lecture to Engineering Students

11-03-15 Executive Council Meeting

12-03-15 to15-03-15 At Patna

16-03-15 Sri Chukkapalli Pitchaiah (Karl Marx) EndowmentLecture

17-03-15 Vice-Chancellors Meeting at ANU

18-03-15 EDP Centre – Workshop on “EntrepreneurshipDevelpment”; 134th SC to AS Meeting

19-03-15 Press Meet for AIU Sports Board Meet

20-03-15 26th AGM of Inter University Sports Board & SportsCommittee (AIU) Meeting at ANU

College Day of Arts & Science Colleges

21-03-15 College of Physical Education – National Seminar on“Sports Excellence in University System”

23-03-15 CDE – ICM Soft – Discussion on Lessons on Mobile –App. Development & Application

24-03-15 Engineering College-ISTE Student Chapter Inauguration

25-03-15 Pharmacy College – National Seminar on “Intellectual

Property Rights & Patent Filing”.

Dept. of English – Inauguration of International Journalon “Fourth World Literatures”

26-03-15 PG Dept. of Legal Studies – Special Lecture on HumanRights & Value Education for UG & PG Studentsorganised at K & M International Hotel, GunturInauguration of Computer Lab at EconomicsDepartment, ANU

27-03-15 72nd Meeting of the Academic Senate

MOU Discussion with Capital Region BuildersAssociation, Vijayawada at Hotel DV Manor, Vijayawada

30-03-15 Starting of PG 4th Semester Exams

P.G. Dept. of Legal Studies – National Seminar on“Human Rights & Values in Education :

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair – National Seminar on “SocialPhilosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar”.

31-03-15 Starting of PG 2nd Semester exams

Mahayana Buddhist Studies -Lecture

Dept. of Legal Studies – National Seminar Valedictory.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

As a part of the Vibrant Gujarat – 2015 (GlobalBusiness Summit) held during 11-13 January, 2015 atGandhinagar, Gujarat, Acharya Nagarjuna University andthe Gujarat Energy Research & Management Institutesigned a Memorandum of Understanding for the purposeof offering “National Certification Programme forRooftop Solar Photovoltaic Installer” on 12.01.2015. TheMOU was signed by Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor and by Prof. T. Harinarayana, the Director ofGERMI.

The National Certification Programme is meant todevelop Skilled Manpower, who can attend to the work ofsetting up and maintenance of Rooftop Solar Systems.GERMI also agreed to develop the training module, standardize laboratory set up, technical content, hands on trainingequipment, methods of training and coordination with the Ministry of New and Renewal Sources of Energy, Govt. ofIndia. Acharya Nagarjuna University shall set up the required laboratories, conduct courses and extend all the trainingfacilities. Trainers and Faculty support would by provided by both the institutions.

6th Indian Youth Science Congresscontd.

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INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ONINDUSTRIAL RELATIONS /HUMAN RELATIONS

INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON BUDDHIST STUDIES

DEPT. OF FOOD & NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

DR. AMBEDKAR CHAIR SEMINAR

Bommidala Department of Human ResourceManagement conducted an International Seminar onIndustrial Relations / Human Relations in the Era ofGlobalization from 5-2-2015 to 8-2-2015. Prof. K. V. Rao,Vice- Chancellor, ANU, the chief guest of the inauguralfunction, spoke on Globalization and Human relations.Prof. V.S.P. Rao, the Dean IBS, IFHC University, in hisspeech, stressed the changing scenario of human relations,origin, development and the challenges of industrialrelations. Prof. Dattatreya Rao, OSD, Guests from France,Jeen Jround, Martin Alimeni and Dr. Kanga Ambai, MDPIPDIC, Prof. Venkata Rao from Pondicherry Universityattended the function. The Director of this Seminar Dr.Nagaraju Battu, presented the theme of the seminar. About380 papers were received from National and Internationalinstitutions. The Co-ordinator, Department of HRM,Dr.V.Tulasi Das, faculty members, research scholars,students, industrialists, academicians, participated in thisseminar.

On the fourth day, there was an interface with SriSudhakar, CEO/MD/GM of the Industries. Sri BommidalaRadha Krishna Murthy was the chief guest for thevaledictory function while the Vice-Chancellor Prof.Viyyanna Rao, Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registrar, graced theoccasion.

Dr. Ambedkar Chairorganized a NationalSeminar on SocialPhilosophy of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar during 30-31,March 2015. Theinaugural session waspresided over by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao.The keynote addresswas delivered by Prof.K.Y. Ratnam, Director,Ambedkar Studies, University of Hyderabad. Prof. P.Rajasekhar, Registrar, ANU, Dr. Madhu Babu and Dr. S.Murali Mohan spoke on this occasion.

A UGC sponsored International seminar onUnderstanding the Contemporaneity of AcharyaNagarjuna’s Philosophy in the Global Context wasorganized by Center for Mahayana Buddhist Studies on28-30, January 2015 in the University. The Chief Guest wasProf. Christian Thomas Kohl, Dept. of Education,University of Freiburg, Germany. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V.Rao presided over the Inaugural. The Rector, the Registrar,the Principal of College of Arts, Commerce and Law alsospoke on the occasion. Participants from the United Statesof America, Germany, South Korea, and Srilankaparticipated in the Conference. Dr. L. Udaya Kumar wasthe Conference Director. Faculty members of theDepartment, research scholars, and students alsoparticipated.

A UGC-sponsored National Seminar on NutritionalChallenges for Psychosomatic Stressed Women wasorganized by the Department of Foods and NutritionalSciences, ANU, during 4-5 February, 2015.

Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor of ANU, wasthe president of the inaugural function while Prof. VijayaKhader, Former Dean, Acharya N G Ranga AgriculturalUniversity, Hyderabad, was the chief guest. The Registrar,ANU; O.S.D, ANU; the Principal, College of Sciences,ANU, Prof. E.Narayana, ADR, RARS, Lam, were theguests of honour. Dr.Santhi Sri, K.V. was the Director ofthe Seminar. Prof. Vijaya Khader, in her keynote addressstated that Stress management can be a powerful tool inpreventing depression. A total of 193 participants registeredfor the seminar, and 102 abstracts including full lengthpapers were published in the souvenir.

72nd Academic Senate MeetingThe 72nd Academic Senate meeting was held on 27-

03-2015 at H.H. Deichmann and Hall, ANU.

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DEPARTMENT OF LAW - NATIONAL SEMINAR

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH - SEMINAR

DEPARTMENT OF LAW – WORKSHOP

The Department of English, ANU, conducted a UGCSponsored National Seminar on New Directions in EnglishLanguage and Literature during 13-14 February, 2015.Prof. KRS Sambasiva Rao, Rector, ANU was the ChiefGuest of the function. Other guests who attended theInaugural were Sri B. Krishna Murthy, Philanthropistfrom Guntur, Prof. P. Raja Sekhar, Registrar, ANU, Prof. V.Chandrasekhara Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts,

Commerce and Law, Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, OSD, ANU.The keynote Speaker Prof. V. Prakasam, former Professor,English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad,while the plenary address was delivered by Prof. T.Viswanadha Rao, former Professor, Andhra University. TheWriter’s Panel on translations featured Dr. Lanka Siva RamaPrasad, a Cardiologist and writer, Prof. C.L.L. Jayaprada ofAndhra University, Prof. Shantha Naik, Bangalore, Mr. P.Kranthi Kumar, JKC College, Guntur. Dr. M. Suresh Kumar,Head of the Department of English, was the Director of theseminar.

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, the Vice-Chancellor was theChief Guest of the valedictory function while Prof. M.A.K.Sukumar, former Rector, S.V. University, Tirupati, gave theValedictory address. Around 200 papers on recent trendsand advances in English language teaching and learningwere presented.

A one Day Workshop on Forensic Examination ofFraudulent Documents was jointly organized by theDepartment of Law, ANU, and Truth Labs, Hyderabad on24th January. The workshop was inaugurated by AndhraPradesh High Court Chief Justice Sri Kalyan JyotiSengupta. He explained how fraudulent documents areleading to rise in crime and violence which can be controlledby knowledge of forensics.

In the valedictory, Sri Sanjay, IG, Guntur Range,spoke of the need to create awareness of advanced forensictechnology to the public. The Vice-Chancellor, the Dean,Faculty of Law, the Head and the faculty of the departmentwere present. The chairman of Truth Labs, Dr. Gandhi P.C.Kaza also spoke.

The P.G. Dept. of Legal Studies and Research,ANU, organized a National Seminar on Human Rights andValues in Education sponsored by U.G.C, during 30-31March 2015.The objectives of the seminar was to find theways and means of spreading the human rights education.Justice K.G. Sankar, Chairperson, Debt RecoveryAppellate Tribunal Chennai, Sri Kakumanu Manu PedaPeri Reddy Member (Non-Judicial) A.P. State HumanRights Commission, Hyderabad were the Guests of Honour,while Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor of ANU, Prof.V. Chandrasekhara Rao graced the occassion. Theseminar was attended by several senior professors,Research scholars and law college students. The seminarfeatured 150 papers while 250 delegates attended.

CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENTThe Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) organized an Entrepreneurship Development Programme

(EDP) during 18 -19 March, 2015. Selected students from Management and Engineering who participated in the programmewere exposed to various practical situations facing the young entrepreneurs.

The Vice-Chancellor, inaugurated the workshop. Mr. V. Nagasundar, General Manager, District Industries Centre,Guntur; Mr. MV Sudheer Kumar, Assistant Director, MSME, Hyderabad; Mr. S. Lakshmi Narayana, Zonal Manager,Andhra Bank; Smt. G. Madhuri, Softskills Trainer, Chennai, delivered lectures. Prof. KRS Sambasiva Rao, Rector, wasthe Chief Guest for the valedictory. Sri Prabhala Venkat, a Non-Resident Andhra Entrepreneur gave his message. TheDirector of the Centre Prof. Noorbasha Abdul said that in a short span of six months since the Centre was started in theuniversity, students in a large number have come forward to become entrepreneurs.

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FACULTY NEWS / AWARDS

ENDOWMENT LECTURES

The 3rd Prof. D. RamakotaiahEndowment Lecture was delivered byVenerasle Tenzin Priyadarshi,Director, Dalai Lama Centre for Ethicsand Transformation Values from MIT,USA, on 18-1-2015. He spoke on thetopic “Global Peace and Human Values”. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao presided over the lecture.

An Interdisciplinary Refresher Course inPharmaceutical Sciences, jointly organized by the UGCAcademic Staff College, Andhra University and ANU washeld at ANU from 22-12-2014 to 11-1-2015. The Valedictoryof the three-week course was conducted on 11-1-2015which was presided over by the Coordinator Prof. KRSSambasiva Rao, the Rector of ANU. The Chief Guest Prof.Raja Rami Reddy, former Vice-Chancellor of VikramaSimhapuri University, Nellore, emphasised that teachersshould acquire the skills to teach students effectively. ANUVice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao, Registrar Prof. P.Rajasekhar, Director, Andhra University Academic StaffCollege Prof. K. Sriramulu and others were present. Someof the resource persons were Prof. Rathnagiri Polavarapu,Emory University, USA; Prof. G. Devala Rao, Principal,KVR Siddhartha College of Pharmacy, Vijayawada; Dr. R.S.Prakasam, IICT, Hyderabad; Dr. Y.V.D. Nageswar ChiefScientist, IICT; and others.

COMMERCE WORKSHOPA Workshop on Financial Markets Online Trading was organized by the Dept. of Commerce and Management,

ANU on 26-03-2015. Arts College In-charge Principal Prof. S. Vijaya Raju inaugurated the workshop. Prof. G.V. Chalam,Prof. Noor Basha Abdul, Dr. Ratna Kishore and G. Sudharshan participated in the workshop.

Prof. C. Rambabu, Department of Chemistry, wasreappointed as Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, ANUon 03-01-2015.Prof. Prameela Rani: ANU College of PharmaceuticalSciences, (i) Received UNESCO “Seva Siromani” UgadiPuraskaram on the occasion of 18th AnniversaryCelebrations of UNESCO Club of Guntur for outstandingservice to the society and excellence in chosen field ofactivity.(ii) She was also selected as Nominee, CPCSEA, AnimalWelfare Division, Ministry of Environment, Forests & ClimateChanges, New Delhi.Prof. N. Veeraiah, Dept. of Physics, has been sanctionedOne Time Research Grant (being extended to seniorProfessors) by the UGC for his proposals on the extensionof Research on Glass Materials.Dr. P. Johnson, Dept. of Physical Education & SportsSciences, was appointed as Principal, ANU College ofPhysical Education & Sports Sciences, ANU, on 8-2-2015.

S Nagakishore Bh., Department of ECE, ANU CollegeEngineering Technology, acted as a Reviewer for “IEEEInternational Conference on Industrial Instrumentation andControl 2015”, conducted by the College of Engineering(COEP), Pune, India.Prof. M. Vijaya Lakshmi, Dept. of Botany & Microbiology,ANU, was selected as Fellow of A.P. Science Akademi on22-01-2015.Dr. K. Ammani and Dr. K. Mallikarjuna, Dept. of Botany& Microbiology, ANU, were selected as Associate Fellowsof A.P. Science Akademi on 22-01-2015.Dr. Sandhya Cole, Dept. of Physics, was appointed asAssociate Fellow for the year 2014 in recognition ofcontribution to Science & Technology by the AP Akademiof Sciences on 7-2- 2015.

VISITS ABROADProf. B. Kesava Rao, and his research scholars visitedHong Kong, to attend an International Conference onGlobal Trends in Pure and Applied Chemical Sciences(2nd ICGTCS-2014) during 2-6, October 2014.Anitha C. Kumar, Dept. of Chemistry, visited University ofStrathclyde, Glasgow, UK, during March 2-4, 2015, to attenda seminar. She also attended an ECR meeting at AstonUniversity, Birmingham, UK, during 25-26, September 2014.Dr. SM. Khasim, Dept. of Botany, visited University ofKhonkaen, Thailand, to attend an International Conferenceon Herbal and Traditional Medicine, during January 28-30,2015.

Sri Chukkapalli (Karl Marx) Endowment Lecture wasdelivered by Prof. Rajan Gurukkal, former Vice-Chancellor of MG University, Kottayam, Kerala, on 16-3-2015. He spoke on the topic “India and KnowledgeEconomy”. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. V. Rao presidedover the lecture.

REFRESHER COURSE

COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS

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Acharya Nagarjuna University organized the 66th

Republic Day celebrations on 26-01-2015 in a grandmanner. The day was marked by the enthusiasticparticipation of teams from university departments andaffiliated colleges in the Republic Day parade. In theprogramme coordinated by Prof. P. Siddaiah, Principal, Co-convener Prof. E. Sreenivasa Reddy, Dean, ANU Collegeof Engineering & Technology, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V.Rao gave a clarion call for youth and students to contributeto the progress of the nation. Other university officials, staffand students participated in the celebrations. Prizes weregiven away to the best performing teams in the Parade.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

COLLEGE DAY CELEBRATIONS

ANU College of Arts & Science College DayCelebrations were held on 24-03-2015 at ANU campus.Principal, ANU College of Sciences Prof. C. Ram Babupresided over the function. Cine actor Sri Nara Rohit wasthe Chief Guest. Mimicry artist Sri B. Siva Kumar alsoparticipated. The Vice-Chancellor, The Registrar, the OSD,Vice-Principal, Dr. Jyothi Viyyanna Rao, also graced theoccasion. Prizes were given to the winners of Sports &Cultural competitions.

The Centre for Women’s Studies conductedcelebrations of International Women’s Day on 6th March2015. Justice Gorla Rohini, Chief Justice of Delhi HighCourt, was felicitated and honored with Visista MahilaPuraskar on this occasion. The Vice-Chancellor, theRegistrar and other faculty and students participated.

66th REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

MARTYR’S DAYANU observed the

Martyr’s Day on January30, 2015 on the occasionof Mahatma Gandhi’sDeath Anniversary. In ameeting organized byCenter for GandhianStudies, the Rector Prof.K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao ledthe university staff inpaying homage to the

great leader. The Registrar, the Principal of ANU College,faculty and students were present.

NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL The 30th Inter-University National Youth Festival- 2015 under the aegis ofAssociation of Indian Universities and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt.of India, was organized by Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya, Indore, and from 12-16February 2015. Acharya Nagarjuna University got First prize in the Fine Artscategory, Installation. Installation is a unique competition in the fine arts category,in which the participants can use any type of waste material to depict their modeland to convey the message. Out of the ten teams which participated from the 5Zones, Acharya Nagarjuna University students were the only team from otherthan Fine Arts departments and still got the first prize in the National Youth Festival.University Cultural Co-ordinator Dr. S. Murali Mohan accompanied the team inthe National event.

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PUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICATIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSTIONS

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY & MICROBIOLOGYSrinivasa Reddy Ch, Ammani K and Rose Mary T. (i) 2015. “In VitroEvaluation of fibrionolytic and antioxidant activities of Maba buxifolia(Rottb.) Juss. Stem”. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 3:5, 48-151.

(ii) Srinivasa Reddy Ch, Ammani K and Rose Mary T. 2015. “GC-MSStudies of Maba buxifolia [Rottb] Juss. Stem”. Journal of GlobalBiosciences, 4: 1, 1193-1197.

(iii) Srinivasa Reddy Ch, Ammani K and Rose Mary T. 2015.“Phytochemical Analysis of Maba buxifolia (Rottb) Juss.Stem”. IndianJournal of Applied Research, 5: 3, 34-36.

Sandeepa M G and Ammani K. 2015. “Effect of probiotic bacterium ongrowth and biochemical parameters of shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei”.International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 6: 2, 2871-2875.

Srilakshmi J, Madhavi J , Lavanya S and Ammani K. 2015. “Commercialpotential of fungal protease: Past, Present and Future Prospects”. Journalof Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Biological Sciences, 2: 4, 218-234.

N. Pradeep Kumar and Amrutha .V. A. 2015. “Exploration of a novelplant growth promoting bacteria Stenotrophomonas maltophilia AVP27isolated from the chilli rhizosphere soil”. International Journal of EngineeringResearch and General Science.3:1, 2091-2730.

The following papers are published in the International Journal ofAdvanced Research in Chemical Science (IJARCS), 2:2A,

i) P.Hari Brahms Reddy , C.V.S.Bhaskar and Amrutha .V. A. 2015. “Anti-Arthritic and Immunostimulatory activities of leaves of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis”. 1-7.

ii) Sudhir Allu , C.V.S.Bhaskar and Amrutha .V. A. 2015. “Induction ofDefense related enzymes in Chilli plant by Endophytic Pseudomonasaeruginosa against chilli Anthracnose”. 70-74.

iii) G.Naga Rathna Supriya, Pallavi Rudrapati and Amrutha V. A. 2015.“Production of L-Asparaginase by Aspergillus melleus AVNR 1 under solidstate fermentation using agro industrial wastes”. 29-36.

iv) Pallavi R., G. Naga Rathna Supriya and Amrutha V. A. 2015. “MarineBacillus (AVP 11) –A promising organism for treatment of ActeLymphoblastic leukemia”. 19-28.

Pallavi R, and Amrutha .V. A. 2015. “Characterization and Bioprocessingof Oncolytic Enzyme - L-asparaginase isolated from Marine bacillus AVP14†”. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 30: 2, 195-201, January – February.Article No. 36. ISSN 0976 – 044X.

CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIESProf. Ch. Swaroopa Rani. 2015. Tribe- Peasant- Elite Dynamics inMedieval Andhra. Research India Publications, New Delhi. ISBN- 978-93-84144-96-8. (single author).

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENTProf. Abdul Noorbasha. (i) 2015. “Impact of procurement strategy insustaining competitive advantage in mobile communication industry inTanzania: Cases of Selected Companies”. The Chronicle of The NevilleWadia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Vol-IV. Ed. Dr. A.B. Dadas, Pune: Modern Education Society. ISSN NO-2230-9667, RNINO-MAHENG/2011/38995.(ii) 2015. “Enterprise Resource Planning & Procurement Process In Privateorganization: The case of Zanzibar Telecom (Zantel)”. Ed. Dr. SivajiD.Mundhe and Published by International Journal of Information Systems,5 :2, January –May-2015. ISSN: 2229-5429.(iii) 2015. “Raw material price change and company’s productivity alongsupply chain: A Literature Review”. Ed. Dr.Ramesh Kumar Miryala andDr.Ravi Aluvala, volume-II, Hyderabad: Zenon Academic Publishing.ISBN:978-81-926819-9-3.

Prof. G.V.Chalam. (i) 2014. “Telecom Services – Perceptions ofCustomers”. Amaravani, 12:12, 28-30, December.(ii) 2015. “A Study on Options Trading in Financial Derivatives (Comparativestudy between TCS and Infosys)”. Zenith: International Journal of Business

Economics & Management Research, 5:1, 203-218, January. ISSN 2249-8826.(iii) 2015. “Equity Share Price Determinants - An Empirical Analysis”. IndianJournal of Applied Research, 5:1, 79-82, January.(iv) 2015. “Measurement of Customers Satisfaction in Service Sector”.International Journal of Management and Social Science Research Review,1:8, 101-105, February.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYProf. C. Rambabu. 2014. (i) “Immobilization of ReconstitutedBacteriophagelambda DNA on the Solid Support”. Helix, 4, 579-581.(ii) 2014. “Synthesis and optical characterizations of vanadium ions dopedcadmium borate nanopowder”. Int.J.Sci.Res.(IJSR) ConferenceProceedings, 167-170.(iii) 2014. “Assay of epinastine in bulk and itspharmaceutical formulationsby extractive Spectrophotometry”. bnRasayan Journal of Chemistry, 7:4,359-364.(iv) 2015. “Simple and selective spectrophotometric determination ofatracurium besylate in pharmaceutical formulations using acid dyes”.Analytical Chemistry, (Indian Journal) 15: 1, 39-42.(v) 2015. “Exractive spectrophotometric determination of Trimethoprim inpharmaceutical formulations”. Analytical Chemistry, (Indian Journal), 14:11,422-425.(v) 2015. “Evaluation and comparative study of theoretical ultrasonicvelocities in binary liquid mixtures of o- chloro phenol with alkoxy ethanolsat different temperatures and atmospheric pressure”. Physical Chemistry,(Indian Journal), 9:8, 283-291.(vi) 2015. “Development of validated stability indicating RP-UPLC methodfor the determination of Amitriptyline Hydrochloride in bulk and itspharmaceutical formulations”. Analytical Chemistry, (Indian Journal), 15:3,83-92.(vii) 2015. “Validated Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method Developmentfor the Assay of Rosuvastatin in Pure and Formulations”. AnalyticalChemistry, (Indian Journal), 15:5, 160-168.(viii) 2015. “Theories of ultrasonic velocities and their application in binaryliquid mixtures of N- ethylaniline with some toluenes (toluene, o-nitrotolueneand m-nitrotoluene”. Chemical Science Transactions, 4:1, 17-26.(ix) 2015. “Development of liquid chromatographic and visibleSpectrophotometric methods for the Estimation of Clobazam in tabletdosage forms”. Int. J. Pharm., 5:1, 137-145.(x) 2015. “Studies on intermolecular interactions in binary mixtures of 2-chloroaniline with selected di- and tri- Chlorosubstituted benzene”. Journalof Molecular Liquids (Elsevier) ,201, 1-9, January.(xi) 2015. “Phase equilibrium and excess Gibbs energy functions ofacetophenone with 1,1,2-trichloroethene and cyclohexane binary mixturesby using NRTL, UNIQUAC, UNIFAC and VANLAAR models at a localatmospheric pressure of 95.3 kPa”. Journal of Molecular Liquids (Elsevier),202, 107-114, February.(xii) 2015. “Visible spectrophotometric determination of Losartan potassiumin pure and dosage forms by ion-ion association reactions using BCP andBPB Reagents”. Der Pharmacia Lettere, 7:1, 75-80.

V. Padmavathi, B. Kesava Rao, Noboru Motohashi, SridharaJanardhan and G.Narahari Sastry. 2014. “Comparative and computerAssisted Drug Designing of Fatty Acids Isolated from Flowers, Leaves,Stem Bark, Root Bark and Nuts of Semecarpus anacardium L.f.(Anacardiaceae)”. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2, 582-591.

The following papers were published in the Proceedings ofAkademi of Sciences (PAPAS) Special Issue, Bioactivities from NaturalProducts, Advances in Natural Product Chemistry, 16: 1, January-June,2015, During 13-15, November 2014.V. Padmavathi and Prof. B. Kesava Rao: “Naturally Occurring Biflavonoidsfrom Semecarpus anacardium L.f. and their Biological Activities-AReview”. 39-44.P. Asha Bhanu and Prof.B.Kesava Rao: “Anti-Inflammatory and Immuno-modulatory Activity of Syzygium samarangense-A Review”. 45-50,G.Usha Rani & Prof.B.Kesava Rao: “Anti-Ulcer Compounds ofBoraginaceae Family: A Review”. 51-58.

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G.Swapna, G.UshaRani, P.Asha Bhanu and Prof.B.Kesava Rao: “Cordiadichotoma (Family: Boraginaceae)-Current Trends and FuturePerspectives”. 59-68.

Dr. B. Hari Babu. 2015. “Synthesis and cytotoxic evaluation for some new2,5-disubstituted pyrimidine derivatives for anticancer activity”. MedicinalChemistry Research, 24: 5, 1777-1788.D. Nageswar and B.Hari babu. 2015. “Synthesis, characterization andantibacterial activity of some new Hydrazide-hydrazone derivatives linkedwith bezafibrate scaffold”. Int. J. Curr. res. chem. pharma. sci. 2: 2, 25–30.P.Suresh, B.HariBabu and I.E.Chakravathy. 2015. “UV-absorbancedifferent method for simultaneous estimation of atenolol and amlodipinebesylate in combined dosage forms”. Der Pharmecia lettre, 7: 1, 280-284.Nageshwar. D and B.Hari Babu. 2015. “A simple and convenient routefor the synthesis of(r)-3-aminobutanol, an intermediate for the synthesisof Dolutegravir”. Hetero letters, 5: 1, 241-244.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSDr. K. Madhubabu. (i) 2015. “Status of Women in the Agricultural Sector -A Select Study in Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh EPRA”.International Research Journal of Economic and Business Review,January-11. EPRA Trust publishers. Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu. ISSN: 2349-0187.(ii) 2015. “Role of Women Weavers in Handloom Industry”. ContemporaryResearch in India (A Peer-Reviewed Multi-Disciplinary InternationalJournal). Special Issue: February, 42-45. Solapur, Maharashtra. ISSN 2231-2137.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONDr. I. V. Susan & Tshering Samdrup. 2015. “A Study on the Opinion ofTeachers Towards Cooperative Learning”. International Journal ofMultidisciplinary Educational Research. 4: 2, 83-89.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHThe following papers are published in Indian Chronicle of English

Literature (Special Issue on New Directions in English Language andLiterature) 142-145. International Journal. ISSN: 2321-0818.i) Sk. Zehrabi, Sk. Shaheen and Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani. 2015. “TheDiasporas and Multiculturalism with Special Reference to Rohinton Mistry’sNovel A Fine Balance”. 284-289.ii) T. Sujani and Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani. 2015. “Pedagogy of EnglishVocabulary and Adoptable Strategies”, 284—289.(iii) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar. 2015. (a) “Translation as Recreation”. 191-195.(b) “Activating the Communication”. 254-260.(c) “A Sociological Study of Swami Vivekananda's lectures from Colomboto Almora”. 127-132.(iv) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy. 2015. “Web 2.0 Technologies: Tool for Teachingand Learning of English Language Skills”. 273-276.Dr. M. Suresh Kumar. 2015. “Dalit Consciousness and Search for Identityin Bama’s Vanmam: A Critical Study”. STC Scholars Vision (Annual Journalof Multidisciplinary/Interdisciplinary Studies and Research), 39-42, January.ISSN No: 2321-6425.Dr. G. Chenna Reddy. 2015. (a) “Impact of Socio-Economic Status onValue of Speaking Skill among the Teaching Community”. Education andHuman Values. New Delhi: A.P.H Publishing Corporation, 129-141. ISBN:978-93-313-2433-7.(b) 2015. “Symbolism in Toru Dutt’s Sindhu, Sita and Laxman”. Benna V.Rathi, Pooja Upadhyay and Jyoti Soni (Eds.). Female Fantasia in IndianEnglish Poetry. Jaipur, India: Vital Publications, 130-138. ISBN: 978-93-81169-48-3.

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGYProf. P. Sankara Pitchaiah: The following papers are published in Eenaduon editorial page.“Samudruni Atmaghosha”, on 09-01-2015.“Raallu Kavu, Repati Ratanalu”, on 28-01-2015.“Rajadhanikena, Singapore Namuna”, on 10-02-2015.“Modalu Vidichi Konaluaku Neellaa”, on 12-02-2015.“Pragathi Radha Chodaka Saktiga Rajadhani”, on 17-03-2015.T. Rambabu. P. Sankara Pitchaiah, P. Raghuram and P.A.R.K. Raju.2015. “Geoenvironmental Appraisal of Upper Budameru River CatchmentUsine Remote Sensing and GIs”, International Journal of Remote Sensingand Geoscience (IJRSG), 4:1, 7-9, January.

S. Md. Shahabudden, Nazia Sultana and P. Sankara Pitchaiah. 2015.“Quality of Gemstones from Krishna and Guntur Districts, Andhra Pradesh,India”. International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Research, 4:2,342-345, February.G. Arun Kumar and P. Sankara Pitchaiah. 2015. “Water ResourceDevelopment and Management of Tigaleru Watershed usine highResolution date, Dornala, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India”.International Journal of Remote Sensing and Geoscience (IJRSG) 4:2, 1-3, March.P.V. Nageswara Rao et al. (2015). “Chemistry of groundwater in Erravagusub-basin, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh”. Journal of AppliedGeochemistry, 17: 1, 56-65.

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL STUDIES AND RESEARCHProf. L. Jayasree. 2015. “Prisoners’ Right to Health Care and Law (Studywith Reference to Andhra Pradesh). Criminal Law Journal, 121: 1383,1-11, March, Nagpur.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSL.V.Reddy, B. Satyanarayana and D. Devanandam. 2014. “A reviewon Non-linear Programming and Generalized Invexity”. Global Journal ofComputer Science and Technology: A Hardware and Computation, 14:1,3-16.B. Jyothi, B. Satyanarayana and M.V. Subbareddy. 2015. “Slip effectson Peristaltic Transport of a Prandtl fluid in a Channel under the Effect ofMagnetic Field”. South Asian Journal of Mathematics, 5:1, 1-12.B. Jyothi and B. Satyanarayana. 2015. “Effects of magnetic field on theflow of a Jeferey fluid through a porous medium in an annulus withPeristalsis”. J. Math. Comput. Sci. 5:2, 207-221.K. Siva Prasad, R . Srininivasa Rao. 2015. “Right Jacobson Radicals forRight Near - Rings”. Lap Lambert, Academic Publishing (Germany); ISBN:978-3-659-64235-7.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSR. Vijay, P. Ramesh Babu, V. Ravi Kumar, M. Piasecki, D. Krishna Rao,N. Veeraiah. 2015. “Dielectric dispersion and ac conduction phenomenaof Li2O”Sb2O3"PbO”GeO2:Cr2O3 glass system”. Materials Science inSemiconductor Processing, 35, 96-108.. (An Elsevier publication, publishedfrom Amsterdam, The Netherlands).Sk. Md. Nayeem, M. Kondaiah, K. Sreekanth, D. Krishna Rao. 2015.“Comparative study of molecular interactions in aromatic, cyclic andaliphatic ketones with 1-octanol at 308.15 K: An insight from ultrasonicvelocity and density”. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 207-286.Sk. Md. Nayeem, M. Kondaiah, K. Sreekanth, D. Krishna Rao. 2014.“Volumetric and viscometric study of aqueous ethylene glycol in butan-2-ol and propan-2-ol”. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences,4: 4, 3070-3076.Sk. Md. Nayeem , M. Kondaiah, K. Sreekanth, D. Krishna Rao. 2014.“Thermoacoustic, Volumetric, and Viscometric Investigations in BinaryLiquid System of Cyclohexanone with Benzyl Benzoate at T = 308.15,313.15, and 318.15 K”. Journal of Thermodynamics, http//dx.doi.org /10.1155/2014/487403.Sk. Md. Nayeem, M. Kondaiah, K. Sreekanth, D. Krishna Rao. 2014.“Ultrasonic Investigations of Molecular Interaction in Binary Mixtures ofCyclohexanone with Isomers of Butanol”. Journal of Applied Chemistry,http//dx.doi.org /10.1155/2014/ 741795.Sk. Md. Nayeem , D. Krishna Rao. 2014. “Ultrasonic Investigations ofMolecular Interaction in Binary Mixtures of Benzyl Benzoate with Isomersof Butanol”. International Journal of Pharma Research and Review, 3: 2,65-78.T. Kalpana, M.G. Brik, V. Sudarsan, V. Ravi Kumar, I. V. Kityk and N.Veeraiah. 2015. “Influence of Al3+ ions on Luminescence Efficiency of Eu3+

Ions in Barium Boro-Phosphate Glasses”. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids,419, 75-81 (An Elsevier publication, published from Amsterdam, TheNetherlands).R. Vijay, P. Ramesh Babu, V. Ravi Kumar, M. Piasecki, D. Krishna Raoand N. Veeraiah. 2015. ”Dielectric Dispersion and A.C. Conduction Phenomena of Li2O”Sb2O3"PbO”GeO2:Cr2O3 Glass System”.Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 35, 96-108 (An Elsevierpublication, Published from Amsterdam, The Netherlands).R. EL-Mallawany, M.S. Gaafar and N. Veeraiah. 2015. “Evaluation ofBulk Modulus and Ring Diameter of Some Tellurite Glass Systems”.

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Chalcogenide Letters, 12, 19-26. (Published under the aegis of theAcademy of Romanian Scientists, Romania).J. Anjaiah, C. Laxmikanth, Cephas John Lyobha and N. Veeraiah. 2015.“Influence of Nd3+ Ions on TL Characteristics of Li2O-MO-B2O3 (MO = ZnO,CaO, CdO) Glass System”. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Physics,DOI 10.1007/s40094-015-0169-5. (A Springer Publication).K. Satyavathi, M. Subba Rao, Y. Naga Bhaskararao, V. MadhuriSandhya Cole. 2014. “Synthesis and Characterization of Vanadium dopedZinc-Phosphate Zinc Oxide Nanocrystalline Powder”. Proceedings of theNational Seminar on Display Materials at NSDM. ISBN: 978-93-82570-42-4.Bhushan Kumar Lanka, Nirmal Rajeev Yerramalla, Sandhya Cole.2014. “Growth and Characterization of Pure and Rare Earth DopedNonlinear Optical Single Crystal: Allylthiourea Cadmium Chloride (ATCC)”.International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN (Online): 2319-7064.V. Madhuri, J. Santhan Kumar, M. Subba Rao, Sandhya Cole. 2014.“Investigations on Spectral features of tungsten ions in Sodium borateglass system”. Journal of Physics Chemistry of Solids, 78, 70-77.

V. Madhuri, K. Satyavathi, P. Sailaja, Sandhya Cole. 2015. “XRD andOptical Properties of Iron ions in Sodium Lead Alumino Borate Glasssystem”. International Journal of Advanced Research in Physical Science(IJARPS), 2,133-136. ISSN:2349-7874.Bhushan Kumar Lanka, Mary Theresa M., Nirmal Rajeev Y., SandhyaCole. 2015. “Spectral and Optical properties of Pure and Rare Earth DopedNonlinear Optical (NLO) Active Single Crystals Of Manganese MercuryThiocyanate Bis-Dimethyl Sulfoxide”. International Journal of EngineeringResearch, 3, S1, 15-17. ISSN: 2321-7758.Vijay Singh, R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar, and S.H. Kim. 2015. “Investigationsof the optical and EPR properties of LiGa5O8: Cr3+ phosphor”. MaterialsResearch Bulletin (UK), 61, 183-188.G. Thirumala Rao, B. Babu, R. Joyce Stella, V. Pushpa Manjari, Ch.Venkata Reddy, Jaesool Shim and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2015.“Synthesis and characterization of VO2+ doped ZnO-CdS compositenanopowder”. Journal of Molecular Structure (UK), 1081, 254-259.Ch. Venkata Reddy, Jaesool Shim, Chan Byon, G.V.S.S. Sarma, P.Narayana Murthy and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2015. “Synthesis andspectroscopic studies of Fe3+-doped zinc borate powder”. Journal ofMolecular Structure (UK), 1081, 311–315.K. Ravindranadh, B. Babu, V. Pushpa Manjari, G. Thirumala Rao, M.C.Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2015. “Optical and Structural Propertiesof Undoped and Mn2+ doped Ca-Li Hydroxyapatite Nanopowders usingMechanochemical Synthesis”. Journal of Luminescence (UK) 159, 119-127.G. Thirumala Rao, B. Babu, R. Joyce Stella, V. Pushpa Manjari andR.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2015. Synthesis, Structural and Optical Propertiesof undoped and Cu2+ doped ZnO-CdS composite nanopowder”.Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy(UK), 139, 86-93.R. Joyce Stella, G. Thirumala Rao, V. Pushpa Manjari, B. Babu andR.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. “Structural and Optical Properties of CdO/ZnS core/shell nanocomposites”. Journal of Alloys and Compounds (UK), 628, 39-45.K. Ravindranadh, B. Babu, Ch. Venkata Reddy, Jaesool Shim, M.C.Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2015. “EPR and Optical Studies of Fe3+

doped Ca-Li Hydroxyapatite Nanopowder: Mechanochemical Synthesis”.Applied Magnetic Resonance (The Netherlands), 46, 1-15.G. Srinivasa Rao, G. Thirumala Rao, B. Sailaja, P. Narayana Murthy, N.Madhu and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2015. “Physical and StructuralProperties of Fe3+ Doped Alkali Borate Glasses”. International Journal ofAdvanced Research in Physical Science, 2, 41-45.P.N.V.V.L. Prameela Rani, D. Ramachandran, C. Rambabu andR.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2015. “Determination of site symmetry of Fe3+

doped Cadmium Borate Nanopowder”. International Journal of AdvancedResearch in Physical Science, 2, 89-91.B. Sailaja, M. Avinash, M. Rajesh Yadav, R. Joyce Stella and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2015. “Absorption Spectrum of Dy3+ Doped Alkali Zinc BorateGlass”. International Journal of Advanced Research in Physical Science,2, 110-112.R. Joyce Stella, G. Thirumala Rao, B. Babu, V. Pushpa Manjari, Ch.Venkata Reddy, Jaesool Shim and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2015. “A Facile

Synthesis and Spectral Characterization of Cu2+ Doped CdO/ZnSNanocomposite”. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (UK), 384,6-12.Jaesool Shim, Ch. Venkata Reddy, G.V.S.S. Sarma, P. Narayana Murthyand R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2015. “Effect of Co2+ and Ni2+-doped zincborate nano crystalline powders by co-precipitation method”. Spectrochim.Acta A, 142, 279-285.G.S.C. Bose, V. Pushpa Manjari, B. Babu and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar.2015. “Structural and optical investigations of VO(II) ions dopedNaCaAlPO4F3 phosphor”. Journal of Materials Science: Materials inElectron, 26, 2025-2032.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKN.Santhi Priya, Saraswati Raju Iyer & V.Prakasini. 2014. “WomenEmpowerment Issues and Strategies in India”. Empowerment of Womenin India New Strategies. Ed. Dr. Nagaraju Battu. New Delhi: RegalPublications, 367- 373. (ISBN – 978-81-8484-339-2).

The following papers were published in Industrial Relations andHuman Relations in the Era of Globalization, Ed. Dr.Nagaraju Battu. NewDelhi: Paramount Publishing House, February. (ISBN 978-93-85100-05-5).

i) Sunil Babu Y. & Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2015. “ILO, NCL, WTO andIndustrial Relations”. 247-249.ii) Prakasini Vemuri & Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2015. “Role of CorporateSocial Responsibility in Child Malnutrition in India”. 334-337.iii) P. Sowjanya Samuel & Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2015. “The Growing Roleof Working Women in Industries”. 389-394.Koteswara Rao M, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer & Santhi Priya Namburu.2015. “Legal Provisions for Employment of Differently Abled in India”.Contemporary Research in India, International Journal, (ISSN: 2231-2137)2: Special Issue: February, 112-116.Sunil Babu Y. & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2015. “Human ResourceManagement: Challenges in India”. Trends, Challenges & Innovations inManagement. Ed. Dr.Ramesh Kumar Miryala, Hyderabad: Zenon AcademicPublishing, March, 37- 42. (ISBN 978-81-926819-9-3).P.Sowjanya Samuel & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2015. “Gender Inequalitiesamong Women in Management”. Trends, Challenges & Innovations inManagement. Ed. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Miryala & Dr.Ravi Aluvala.Hyderabad: Zenon Academic Publishing, March, 2, 201-206. (ISBN 978-81-926819-9-3).Sunil Babu Y, Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2015. “Impact of MGNREGS onChild Labour”. International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary AdvancedResearch Trends, 2:3, 105-114, March. ISSN: 2349-7408.Dr. K. Dhana Lakshmi. (i) 2015. “The Jangamas : A socio-historical Study”.Social Development. Gowtham Chandra Publications, 161-168. ISBN:978-81-929906-5-1.(ii) 2015. “Empowering Women through MGNREG Programme in GunturDistrict of Andhra Pradesh”. Women & Development. Gowtham ChandraPublications, 117-123. ISBN:978-81-929906-1-3.Dr. Allu Gowri Sankar Rao. 2015. Status of Dalit Women. New-Delhi:Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, January. ISBN-93-5056-711-3.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSProf. B. Re. Victor Babu and Ms. Ch. V. V. S. Surekha. 2015. “A NoteMeasure of Rotatability for Second order Response Surface Designs usingbalanced incomplete block Designs”. Thailand Statistician Journal, 13: 1,97-110.Prof. K. Chandan: Book written on Mathematical Methods, for M.A,International Student Cell, ANU.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGUProf. G. Y. Prabhavathi Devi. 2015. (i) “Jashuva Muntajamahalu”. TeluguYuvatha Prapancha Telugu Rachayitala Mudava Maha Sabhala PratyakeSanchika. Published by Krishna Zilla Rachayital Sangham, Vijayawada &Andhra Pradesh Cultural Affairs, Hyderabad, 179-182.

(ii) 2015. “Venkata Parvateeswara Kavula Kavitwamlo Prakruti”. Atma Jyoti.Chirala: Arulananda Trust, January, 100-105.(iii) 2015. “Bhavakavula Varnanalu”. Atma Jyoti. Chirala: Arulananda Trust,February, 105-111.(iv) 2015. “Palkuriki Somana Jeevita Viseshamulu. Atma Jyoti. Chirala:Arulananda Trust, Chirala, March, 101-106.

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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY & AQUACULTUREBujjamma, P. and P. Padmavathi. 2015. “Prevalence of Staphylococcusaureus in fish samples of local domestic fish market”. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol.& Appl. Sci., 4:5.Vivek Ch., K. Veeraiah, P. Padmavath, S.Tata Rao and P Srinivas Rao.2015. “Studies on acute toxicity of cartap hydrochloride (50% sp) acarbamate impact on freshwater fish, Labeo rohita (Hamilton)”. Int. J.Bioassays, 4: 03, 3704-3709. ISSN: 2278-778X IF.Padmavathi, P., K. Veeraiah, S. Tata Rao and Ch. Vivek. 2015. “MethylParathion 50% EC induced changes in enzymatic activities of the fishChanna punctatus (Bloch)”. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 5: 1, 18-23. ISSN: 2249-555X. IF 2.1652.Veeraiah, K., P. Padmavathi, S. Tata Rao and Ch. Vivek. 2015. “MethylParathion (50% EC) induced changes in protein and DNA banding patternsin the fish Channa punctatus (Bloch)”. International Journal of Bioassays,4:1, 3632-3637.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESDr. Pilli Rohini. 2015. “Formulation and Evalution of NaratriptanHydrochloride Oral Disintegrating Tablets by using Direct CompressionMethod”. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Review and Research(IJPSRR), 31:1, 14-22 March. ISSN: 0976-044X.Dr. Sk. Masthanamma. 2015. “Development and Validation of RP-HPLCassay method for the Estimation of Dronedarone in bulk andPharmaceutical Preparations”. Sch. Acad. J. Pharm, 4: 1, 24-29. ISSN2320-4206 (Online).(ii) 2015. “UV- Spectrophotometric Determination of Metronidazole in Bulkand Pharmaceutical Dosage form Using Hydrotropi SolubilizationTechnique”. Journal of Global Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences (JGTPS)/ 6(1)-(2015) 2365 – 2371. ISSN: 2230-7346(iii) 2015. “Simultaneous Equation Method and Absorption CorrectionMethod for the Estimation of Isosorbide Dinitrate and HydalazineHydrochloride in Bulk and Their Combined Tablet Dosage Form using UVSpectrophotometry”. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 8: 1, January. ISSN:0974-3618.(iv) 2015. “Analytical Reagents used in Chemical and SpectrophotometricAnalysis”. RJPT, 8: 2, 110-117, February. ISSN: 0974-3618.K. Phani Kumar. (i) 2015. “Evaluation of phytochemical content and Invitro Cytotoxic Activity of various ornamental plant flower extracts againstMCF-7 Cell lines”. International Journal of Current Research in LifeSciences, 4: 3, 172-176, March.(ii) 2015. “Anti-stress and nootropic activity of aqueous extract of Piperlongum fruit, estimated by noninvasive biomarkers and Y-maze test inrodents”. Environmental and Experimental Biology. 13, 25-31.Dr.K.Vijay. (i) 2015. Synthesis, characterization and anti inflammatoryactivity of novel Quinoxaline derived Chalcones”. International Journal ofPharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 7: 1, 243-246.(ii) 2014. “Synthesis of Novel 5-Carboxynaphthanilide DihydropyrimidinoneDerivatives and Evaluation of Their Biological Activity”. International Journalof Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences, 3: 4, 915-921.Ms.Ch.Srujani .2015. “Development and Validation of novel UV-Spectrophotometric method for the estimation of Bosentan in bulk andpharmaceutical dosage form”. Inventi Rapid: Pharm Analysis & QualityAssurance, 1, 1-6. ISSN: 0976-3813.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYDepartment of Electronics & Communication Engineering

S Nagakishore Bhavanam, Dr. P. Siddaiah and M. Vasujadevi 2015.“Rectangular Patch Antenna Array Design at 13GHz Frequency UsingHFSS 14.0”. Springer India: Advancements of Medical Electronics, Chapter:24, 263-270, January, ISSN : 2195-2728, ISBN : 978-81-322-2255-2, ISBN: 978-81-322-2256-9 (eBook), Springer Book Publication.

S Nagakishore B. and Quosay Jalil (Eds.) 2015. “OFDM Channel AnalysisBetween FFT and Wavelet Transform Techniques”. International Journalof Emerging Technologies in Computational and Applied Sciences(IJETCAS), 11:01, 75-79, February, ISSN: 2279-0055(online), ISSN: 2279-0047(Print), Impact Factor: 1.237.

S Nagakishore B. and Quosay Jalil (Eds.) 2015. “Performance Analysisfor OFDM System Using Fourier Transform and Wavelet Transform withDifferent Modulation Techniques”. International Journal of Scientific &

Engineering Research (IJSER), 6:2, 575-580, February, ISSN 2229-5518,Impact Factor : 3.2.

S Nagakishore B. and B. Lakshmi Narayana (Eds.) 2015. “Design &Simulation of Tripple Frequency Triangular Patch Antenna by Using HFSS14.0”. IEEE Publication, 1348-1351, March, ISBN : 978-1-4799-6816-9.

Department of EnglishDr. Suneetha Y. 2015. (i) “Corporate Gains: Corporate Social Responsibilitycan be the strategic engine for Long- Term Corporate Profits andResponsible Social Development”. Contemporary Research in India,Special Issue-2015, 279 -283, ISSN: 2231 –2137.

(ii) 2015. “Efficacy of Infograghs to teach English Phrasal Verbs forStudents”. Indian Chronicle of English Literature Special Issue-2015, 45 -49, ISSN:: 2321 –0818.

(iii) 2015. “The Oppression of Black Race in American Community throughToni Morrison’s Beloved”. Indian Chronicle of English Literature SpecialIssue-2015, 290 -295, ISSN:: 2321 –0818.

Dr. Radhika. 2015. (i) “Teaching & Learning Integrated Skills (LSRW)Through Literature.” Antharmukha Research Journal . Ed: Prof.Viswanadham Bulusu. Hyderabad. 2:2, 63-67. ISSN: 2348-2591.

(ii) 2015. “Theme of Sexual Assault in Mahesh Dattani’s Thirty Days inSeptember”. Mahesh Dattani & Meta Theatre: A Study of New SocialIssues. Ed: Dr. Nagaraj Holeyannavar. New Delhi: Mangalam Publishers,171-179. ISBN: 978-93-82-983-52-1.

Department of Computer ScienceN. Anupama. 2015. “Fuzzy Soft Aggregation Operator to Identify beststudent among the students Among the Students with Different GradingSystem”. International Journal for Scientific Research and Development,3: 1, 1265-1268.

ANU CAMPUS ONGOLEDepartment of Education

Dr. D. Hassan. 2015. (i) “Emerging Trends in Teachers Education”.Kanthaga Pookkal Pathipagam, Siva Kasi, Tamilnadu. 1-7. ISBN: 978-93-80368-25-2.

(ii) 2015. Women Empowerment through Higher Education. New Delhi:APH Publishing Corporation, 204-206. ISBN: 978-93-313-2519-8.

(iii) 2015. Role of Higher Education in Women Empowerment: A Study.New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation, 207-211. ISBN:978-93-313-2519-8.

(iv) 2015. Developmental Social Work – A New Paradigm for A NewCentury. New Delhi: Mangalam Publications, 101-112. ISBN: 978-93-82983-51-4.

(v) 2015. Humanistic Approaches of Teaching and Learning. Chennai,Tamilnadu: Hikey Media Publications, 37-39. ISBN: 978-93-82570-49-3.(vi) 2015. Fostering Sustainable Development and EnvironmentalEducation Programmes: Role of Teacher Training Institutions and Collegesof Teacher Educations”. Tirunelveli Tamilnadu: A.V. Parvathi Publications,3-5. ISBN:978-81-909565-9-8.

Department of MathematicsM. Gnaneswara Reddy. 2015. “Unsteady Radiative Convective BoundaryLayer flow of a casson fluid with variable thermal Conductivity”. Journal ofEngineering Physics and Thermophysics, 88: 1, 240-251, January.

Department of Social WorkDr. R.Srinivasu. (Ed.) 2015. Field Work Practice in Social Work Education.New Delhi: Manglam Publications. ISBN 978-93-82983-51-A.

The following papers were published in an edited volume onField Work Practice in Social Work Education, edited by Dr. R. Srinivasu,New Delhi: Mangalam Publications. ISBN 978-93-82983-51-A.Dr. R. Srinivasu. 2015. “Role of Social Work Teacher in 21st Century”. 11-15.Dr.P. Venkata Rao. 2015. “Social Work Education in India: Realities andChallenges”. 1-6.Dr.M.Harsha Preetham Dev Kumar. 2015. “Field Work in IndustrialSetting”. 96-100.

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The following programmes were organised byDr.Saraswati Raju Iyer, Coordinator, CSR, ANU, and Dr. M.Venkata Ramana, Project Assistant, CSR, ANU.

Training Programme on Fashion Designing forAdolescent Girls

A three week-long Training Programme on FashionDesigning for Adolescent Girls was organized by CommunitySocial Responsibility cell in collaboration with Jan SikshanSansthan, Ongole, in J.S.S. Office, Ongole, Prakasam during7-01-2015 to 20-02-2015. The programme was presidedover by Shri Shyam Sunil, In-charge Director, Jan SikshanSansthan. Programme Officers of J.S.S. Mr.L.Harinath,Mr.M. Harikrishna; resource persons Ms.M.Nagamalleswariand Ms.T.Dhanalakshmi participated in the programme. 53participants were trained in 8 types of items related to fashiondesigning. The Chief Guest for the valedictory function wasMr. Anthony, Sub - Inspector of Police, Ongole.

Training Programme on Preparation of Home Needs forTransgender Community

A unique programme for the transgender communitywas organized by Community Social Responsibility cell incollaboration with Jan Sikshan Sansthan, Ongole, wherethey were given training on preparation of home needs atJ.S.S. Office, Ongole, Prakasam District on 23-01-2015.About 40 people belonging to the transgender communitywere given training on preparation of washing powder,cleaning powder, phenol and candles. The programme wasinaugurated by Mr.Fazulullah. Shri Shyam Sunil, In-chargeDirector, JSS, Prakasam District, M.Harikrishna, ProgrammeOfficer of JSS participated in the training programme.

Training Programme on Income Generating Activitiesfor Women from Low Income Groups

Training Programme on Screen Printing for ScheduledCaste & Schedule Tribe Women

home needs such as detergent powder, cleaning powder,phenol, pain balm, liquid blue and candles. Sixty membersparticipated in the training programme. Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, the Rector, was the Chief Guest for theValedictory function. Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Coordinator,CSR, Dr.M.Venkata Ramana, the Project Assistant, CSR,ANU, Ms. M. Ankamma, Ms. P. Vimala Devi, Ms. Mary andMs. M.C. Lakshmi were present.

of ANU, distributed the certificates to 50 trainees whosuccessfully completed the training. The teacher Ms. Durgawas also congratulated for her training.

Training Programme on Block Printing for VocationalTrainers

A one day TrainingProgramme on IncomeGenerating Activities forWomen from Low IncomeGroups was organized atR.Agraharam, Guntur, on30-01-2015. Ms. P.Bhulakshmi, the Instructor,gave training in preparationof 6 items pertaining to

A week-longTraining Programme onScreen Printing forScheduled Caste &Schedule Tribe Womenwas organized atSanthagudipadu Village,Rompicharla Mandalam,

Guntur District from 3-5 February 2015. The programmewas inaugurated by the M.P.D.O. Ms.T.V.Krishna Kumari.The Chief Guest of the valedictory function, Ms.Jani Moon,Z.P.Chairperson, distributed certificates for the trainees. Dr.M.P.P.Rama Rao, Bathula Ramakrishna, ManjulaAnjaneyulu, M.P.D.O. Ms.T.V.Krishna Kumari, M.E.O.Ongole Raju , Resource person Ms.Vijayalakshmi andMs.Venkayamma participated in the function.

Training Programme on Pot and Glass Painting forEconomically Backward Women

The ten-day TrainingProgramme on Pot and GlassPainting for EconomicallyBackward Women came toan end on 6-2-2015. TheChief Guest Prof.P.Rajasekhar, the Registrar

A three-Day TrainingProgramme on BlockPrinting for VocationalTrainers was organized inSharadha Niketan, Brodipet,Guntur, from 21-23February, 2015. The programme was inaugurated by theRector of the University Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao.M.E.O. Madhavi Lata, Headmistress Phani Sri and Resourceperson Ms.Vijaya Lakshmi participated in the inauguralfunction. Prof.K.V. Rao, the Vice-Chancellor of ANU, the ChiefGuest for the valedictory function on 23-2-15, distributed thecertificates to 120 trainees.

Training Programme on Screen Printing for Girls andWomen of Rehabilitation Home

A week-long Training Programme on Screen Printingfor Girls and Women of Rehabilitation Home commencedon 26-02-2015 at Ujwala Home for the Rehabilitation of

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Trafficked Women in J.M.J.Premises, opposite ANU.Ms.Vijayalakshmi was the Instructor for the programme. Thisis the second programme organized in this home as givingskill training in different crafts can help in the rehabilitationof trafficked women in future.

Prof. P. Rajasekhar, the Registrar of ANU was theChief Guest for the Valedictory on 16-03-2015. DirectorSr. Roselina of Ujwala Home, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer,Dr.M.Venkata Ramana, Coordinator Ms.Rupa, Instructor,Vijayalakshmi and Ms.Padma participated in the programme.Certificates were distributed to all the 50 trainees.

Awareness on Dental Health and Free Health Check upfor High School Children

The CSR Cell, ANU, in collaboration with Sibar

Institute of Dental Sciences,Takkellapadu, Gunturconducted an AwarenessProgramme on Dental Healthand Free Health Check up forHigh School Children at Z.P.High School, Gottipadu,

Patthipadu Mandal, Guntur District on 28-02-2015.Prof.P.Rajasekhar, the Registrar of ANU, was the Chief

Guest, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer, the Coordinator of CSR celland Dr. M. Venkata Ramana were present.

Training Programme on Preparation of Home Needs forRural Housewives

A one Day Training Programme on Preparation ofHome Needs for Rural Housewives was conducted atLalpuram village, Guntur Rural Mandal, Guntur District on02-03-2015. The programme was inaugurated byMr.K.Srinivasa Rao, the Sarpanch of the village. Ms.P.Bhulakshmi, the Instructor of the programme, trained 50participants in preparation of 6 items pertaining to HomeNeeds such as Preparation of detergent powder, cleaningpowder, phenol, pain balm, liquid blue and candles.

World Oral Health Day Celebration - Awareness onDental Health and Free Health Check up Programme

As part of World Oral Health Day Celebration, anawareness on Dental Health and Free Health check upProgramme was organized by CSR, ANU in collaborationwith Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Takkellapadu, Gunturfor students of College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ANUon 20-03-2015. Prof.P.Rajasekhar, the Registrar of ANU wasthe Chief Guest of the occasion. More than 100 studentsof Pharmaceutical sciences participated in the programme.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESWORKSHOP WORKSHOP ON IPR

ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences inassociation with Centre for HRD organized a one dayworkshop on Employment Opportunities and RequiredSkills for Pharmaceutical Students on 26-2-2014. Dr. BattuNagaraju, Director, Centre for HRD, presided over theprogramme and Prof.K.R.S Sambasiva Rao, Rector, ANUwas the Chief Guest. The resource person was SriKoteswara Rao, Director, Online Education, ANU, Prof. C.Rambabu, Principal, University College of Sciences, ANU,Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal, ANUCPS Faculty andstudents of the college attended the workshop.

ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, inassociation with UGC organized a two- day workshop onIntellectual Property Rights and Patent Filing during 25-26 March, 2015. More than 800 delegates, students andresearchers from all over the country attended the event.Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, presided overthe inaugural function, while Dr.H.Purushotham, Chairmanand Managing Director, NRDC (National ResearchDevelopment Corporation), Ministry of Science andTechnology, Govt. of India, was the Chief Guest.Prof.A.Prameela Rani, Principal, was the WorkshopConvener, of the function attended by teaching and Non -Teaching staff, scholars and students. Sri.T.V.Madhusudan,Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs; Sri D.Hanumantha Rao, Ex-Director, Drugs Control Administration;Dr. S.P.Subramaniyan, Asst. Controller of Patents andDesigns, Chennai, and others were the resource persons.

Interactive sessionANUCPS organized Life Skills Development

programme for B.Pharm. students during February – March2015. The resource person was Prof. P. Sankara Pitchaiah,Dept. of Geology, ANU. The programme was organized assix practical sessions on topics such as Know Yourself, Goalsetting, Time management, Daily schedule, Meditation, Love,Sexual harassment, Emotions, Emotional Intelligence etc.

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OBITUARYProf. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Dept. of English,

former Principal of College of Arts, Commerce & Law, andformer Dean of Humanities, passed away on 1-1-2015.The university mourned his death and conveyedcondolences to the bereaved family.

CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S STUDIES

The Centre for Women’s Studies conducted aLecture on ‘Contribution of Savithri Bai Phule for Women’sEducation’ on 6-1-2015 delivered by Dr G. SeethamahaLakshmi, Chairperson of Savithri Bai Phule Educationaland Charitable Trust, Visakhapatnam.

The following lectures have been organized by Sri N.Anjaiah, Director of Prof. K. Satchidananda Murthy Centrefor Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies in ANU. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao presided over the lectures.

Prof. Mrinal Kanti Gangopadhyay delivered a lectureon “Ancient Indian Philosophers on Right to Knowledge andFreedom” on 11-2-2015.

A Dialogue Programme on “Indian Secularism” wasorganized on 24-2-2015 with Prof. Arun K. Patnaik,University of Hyderabad, and Prof. Rajeev Bhargava,CSDS, New Delhi.

Dr. G. Rama Krishna, Bangalore, delivered a lectureon “Debiprasad Chattopadhyaya’s studies in IndianPhilosophy and Science: An Appraisal” on 3-3-2015.

The 4th Prof. K. Satchidananda Murthy MemorialLecture on the topic “Karma and the Philosophical Issues”.was delivered by Prof. P.R. Bhatt, IIT, Mumbai on 27-1-2015.

LECTURES

A lecture on the topic “The Idea of Mahatma”. by Prof.A. Raghurama Raju, University of Hyderabad, wasorganized on 13-3-2015. Prof. V. Chandasekhara Rao,Principal, presided over the lecture.

Center for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, ANU,organized a lecture programme on “Importance ofLiterature, Poetry and Culture of Buddhism” on 26-3-2015by Prof. C. Upendra Rao, Special Centre for Sanskrit &Buddhist Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

The Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies andCentre for Gandhian Studies organized a series oflectures on various topics in Buddhist and GandhianPhilosophy. These lectures were given by variousdistinguished scholars:

“Recent Trends and Explorations in Indian BuddhistArchitecture” by Prof. E. Siva Nagi Reddy, Director,National Institute of Travel & Tourism Management,Hyderabad, on 28th March 2015.

“Buddhist Meditation Techniques & StressManagement” by Prof. G. Sudhakar Rao, GautamaBuddha University, Bangalore , on 30th March 2015.

“Rock cut Buddhist Architecture of Western India” byProf. S. Nagaraju, Director, M.S. Krishna Institute of ArtsHistory, Bangalore, on 31st March 2015.

The Centre for Gandhian Studies, ANU, conducted thefollowing lectures.

A lecture on “Gandhi and Non-Violence” was deliveredby Prof. G. Koteswara Prasad, Madras University, Chennaion 9-2-2015. presided over by the Vice-Chancellor.

DR. AMBEDKAR CHAIR GUEST - LECTURE

was the Chief Guest. Prof. Noorbasha Abdul, Director ofthe Centre, presided. The speaker Sri Matcha Prabhakar,retired teacher and Member, Satya Sodhak Samaj, Mumbai,spoke on the contribution of Telugu people to the socialmovements of Mahatma Phule.

MAHATMA JOTHIRAO PHULE STUDY CENTRE

the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao. Prof. P. Rajasekhar,Registrar, Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Co-ordinator, Dr. AmbedkarChair, and others were present.

Dr. Ambedkar Chair organized aguest lecture on “Equality and BalancingTrends” on 6-2-2015. The guest lecture wasdelivered by Padma Shri Prof. KolakaluriEnoch, former Vice-Chancellor, S.V.University, Tirupati, and presided over by

Mahatma Jothirao PhuleStudy Centre organized a lectureprogramme on February 10th, 2015.Prof. K V R.ao, the Vice-Chancellor

K.R.R. Mohana Rao Centre forScientific Socialism organized a speciallecture programme on 10-3-2015. Dr. AlanJay Spector, Professor of Sociology, PurdueUniversity, Calumet, USA, delivered a lecture

on “Capitalism: Class, Caste, Racism and Communalism”.

Dr. Uppala Radhakrishna, a Professor at Beaumont William Medical School, OaklandUniversity and Director of the Epigenomics division at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA,visited the Department of Zoology & Aquaculture, ANU on 16.02.2015. University officials. He gave aLecture on “Genetic and Epigenetic causes of congenital heart defects”.

SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED

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AMBEDKAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY (A.M. LIBRARY)Prof. K Venkatarao: Presented a paper on “Infrastructure and facility ofInternet in Autonomous College Libraries” at the National Conferenceon Management of E-Resources in Degree College Libraries, organizedby SDS Autonomous College, Sriramnagar, Vijayanagaram, on 29 March,2015.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY & MICROBIOLOGYThe following papers were presented at the National Seminar

on Nutritional Challenges for Psychosomatic Stressed Women, organizedby Dept. of Foods & Nutritional Sciences, ANU during 4-5, February 2015.Dr.Ammani. K: Presented a paper on “Botanical Medicine for Managingall types of Stress”.Srinivasa Reddy and Ammani. K: Presented a paper on “Role ofPhytonutrients & Dietary Supplements in Preventing Cancer”.Chandrakala, Rajani and Ammani.K: Presented a paper on “Botanicalsfor Psychosomatic Disorders”.G.N.R.Supriya and Amrutha V. A.: Presented a paper on “Hidden storehours of Pharmaceutical important compounds”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminaron Recent Trends in Plant Sciences, organized by Centre of AdvancedStudy, Dept. of Botany, AU College of Science & Technology, AndhraUniversity, Visakhapatnam, during 26-27, February 2015.Rajani and Ammani. K. Presented a paper on “Ethanomedicinal plantsused by Tribals of Bollapalli mandal of Guntur district.”Mostafa Mohammed Atiyah, Pushpa Kumar and Ammani. K. Presenteda paper on “ Study of Phosphate Solubilizing Microbes in the Agriculturalfields Surrounding Acharya Nagarjuna University”.N. Pradeep Kumar and Amrutha V A.: Presented a paper on “Isolationand Screening of Multiple Potential Plant Growth Promoting Activities ofPseudomonas Plecoglossicida AVP 2”.P. Hari Brahma Reddy and Amrutha V A.: Presented a paper on “PhytoChemical Screening of Important Secondary Metabolites”.

Pallavi R. and Amrutha V A.: Presented a paper on “Exploring the NovelBioactive Products of Marine Bacteria-Childhood Cancer Treatment”.

G.N.R.Supriya and Amrutha V A.: Presented a paper on “Exploitation ofAgricultural Wastes for an Antileukemic Agent Production Using PencilliumCapsulatum AVNR 5”.

Sairam M and Amrutha V A.: Presented a paper on “Novel BacterialBluorescent Pigment and its Antibiotic Efficacy”.

Amrutha V A. and Chandini S Syed: Presented a paper on “Isolationand Screening of Protease Producers from Marine Sediments of Bapatla,Guntur Dt.”.G.N.R. Supriya and Amrutha V A.: Presented a paper on “Utilization ofagro Industrial Wastes in Solid State Fermentation Process for theProduction of an anti Neoplastic Enzyme by Aspergillus Flavus AVNR 3an Endophytic Fungi” at the National Seminar on Emerging ResearchTrends in Plant Sciences in 21st Century, organized by Department ofBotany, Kakatiya University, Warangal, during 12-13, February 2015.Dr. Amrutha V.A.: (i) Delivered a talk on “Endophytic Microorganism- AnApproach towards Agricultural and Biomedical Application” at the NationalSeminar on Emerging Research Trends in Plant Sciences in 21st Century, organized by Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal,Telangana State, during 12-13, February 2015. (ii) Delivered a talk on “Bio-prospecting for Plants and Their NaturalProducts” at the National Seminar on Recent Trends in Synthetic Organic& Natural Product Chemistry (RTSONPC-2015), organized by Dept ofChemistry, Noble College, Machilipatnam, Krishna University, during 20-21, February 2015.(iii) Delivered a talk on “Biotechnological intervention of Microorganismsfor Sustainable Agriculture” at the National Seminar on Recent Trends inPlant Sciences, organized by Department of Botany, AU College of Scienceand Technology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, during 26-27, February2015.Dr. SM. Khasim, Presented a paper on “Exploring Fourth World Botany,its Documentation and Preservation is need of the Hour: A Case study in

the Eastern Ghats of India” at the International Conference on Herbal andTraditional Medicine (HTM), organized by Khonkaen University, Thailand,during 28-30, January 2015.

CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIESProf. J. Sitaramamma: (i) Presented a paper on “The Buddhist conceptof integration and its relevance to Develop Human Relations and PersonnelManagement” at the International Seminar on Industrial Relations andHuman Relations in the Era of Globalization, organized by Dept. of HRM,ANU, during 5-8, February 2015.(ii) Presented a paper on “Some Observations on the Cultivation ofMindfulness to overcome from Stress” at the U.G.C National Seminar onNutritional Challenges for Psychosomatic Stressed Women, organized byDept. of Food & Nutritional Sciences, ANU, during 4-5, February 2015.(iii) Presented a paper on “The Buddhist Attitude towards Ecology: someObservations” at the U.G.C National Seminar on Globalization – Its Impacton Environment (GIIOE- 2015), organized by S.S.N College, Narasaraopet,during 8-9, January 2015.

Prof. Ch. Swaroopa Rani: (i) Delivered a lecture on “The Growing Role ofWomen in Industries” at the UGC International Seminar on IndustrialRelations and Human Relations in the Era of Globalization, organized byDept. of HRM, ANU, during 5-8, February 2015.

(ii) Gave a Plenary Lecture on “Socio- Economic Profile of MarginalizedWomen” at the UGC National Seminar on Socio- Economic Profile ofMarginalised Sections, organized by Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada,during 12-13, February 2015.

(iii) Presented paper on “Hindu Philosophy and Buddhist Philosophy” atthe Annual Conference on Buddhism at Nagarjuna Sagar, during 22-23,February 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENTProf. Abdul Noorbasha: (i) Resource person and Chief Guest at the UGCNational Workshop on Research and Data Analysis (SPSS), organized byA.C. College, Guntur, during 22-23, January 2015.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Impact of procurement strategy in sustainingcompetitive advantage in mobile communication industry in Tanzania:Cases of Selected Companies”, at the International Conference onKnowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations, held on 24 – 25 ofFebruary 2015.(iii) Presented a paper on “Enterprise Resource Planning & ProcurementProcess In Private organization: The case of Zanzibar Telecom (Zantel)”at the 2nd National Conference on Innovations in IT and Management, heldon 27-28, February 2015.(iv) Presented a paper on “Raw material price change and company’sproductivity along supply chain: A Literature Review” at the NationalSeminar on Trends, Challenges and Innovations in Management, organizedby department of Management Studies Mahatma Gandhi University ,Nalgonda, Telangana state on 20th March 2015.(v) Resource person and Chief Guest at the Seminar on Good CorporateGovernance in India and Challenges at SDMSM Kalasala, Department ofCommerce, on 2015, February.Presented the following papers :Prof. G.V.Chalam: (i) Presented a paper on “Third Side of the Coin” at theUGC International Seminar on Industrial Relations and Human Relationsin the Era of Globalization , organized by Bommidala Dept. of HumanResource Management, ANU, during 5-8, February 2015.(ii) Presented a paper on “Impact of Health and Safety Environment onJob Satisfaction of Public Sector Employees - An Analysis”.

(iii) Presented a paper on “Role of Organizational Climate in Building betterInterpersonal Relations at Workplace” at the UGC National Seminar onInterpersonal Relations at Work Place - Key for Success”, organized byDept. of Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University held on 7February, 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYProf. C. Rambabu: (i) Delivered keynote address in a one Day seminaron Solar Energy for Green Environment conducted by PVP SidhardhaEngineering College, Vijayawada on 31 March, 2015.

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(ii) Acted as Resource person in a “DST” Five day INSPIRE programmeconducted at SVRM College, Nagaram, Guntur, during 7-11, January 2015.

Prof.B.Kesava Rao, P.Usha Rani and G.Usha Rani: Presented a paperon “Global Trends in Isolation, Purification of Tannins from Myrtaceae &Multi-Metal Analysis of Boraginaceae Families” at the 2nd InternationalConference on Global Trends in Pure and Applied Chemical Sciences(2ndICGTCS-2014) held at Harbour Plaza Resort City, Hong Kong, organizedby Asian Journal of Chemistry, during 2-6, October 2014.

V. Padmavathi and Prof. B. Kesava Rao: Presented a paper on “In VitroCytotoxic Effect of Semecarpus anacardium L.f. Nut Oil and Root Bark OilonMCF-7, Hela Cell Line,Antimicrobial Activity and Their Docking Studies”at the Indian Council of Chemists-ICC, ICC Annual Conference held atDhanbad, during 15-17, December 2014.

The following papers were presented at the 6th Indian Youth ScienceCongress, during 19-21, January 2015, ANU, Guntur, A.P.P.Asha Bhanu and Prof.B.Kesava Rao: (i) “Chemical and MetallicConstituents and Their Pharmacological Aspects from Syzygiumsamarangense”.(ii) V. Padmavathi and Prof. B. Kesava Rao: “Chemical Constituentsfrom Methanolic Extract of Semecarpus anacardium L.f., Flowering Buds,Antimicrobial Activity, Anticancer Activity and Their Docking Studies”.(iii) G.Swapna and Prof.B.Kesava Rao: “Chemical Investigation of CaffeicAcid and its Derivatives from Boraginaceae Family”.(iv) G.Usha Rani and Prof.B.Kesava Rao: “Chemical and PharmaceuticalProperties of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Isolated from Boraginaceae Family”.

(v) V. Padmavathi and Prof. B. Kesava Rao: “New Aspects of NaturallyOccurring Heterocyclic Compounds from Semecarpus anacardium L.f.,Methanolic Extract of Flowers, Leaves & Fruiting Nuts” at the UGC NationalSeminar on New Aspects of Heterocyclic Chemistry in MedChem andChemical Biology, organised by Dept. of Chemistry, RBVRR Women’sCollege, Hyderabad, Telangana State, during19-20, February 2015.Received the Best Poster Presentation and Cash Award.

Anitha C Kumar, Harikrishna Erothu, Giuseppe Battaglia and Paul DTopham: “Synthesis of RGD based peptide hydrogel. Nanopeptide 2015:Peptide & Protein Based Materials & Technologies, March 2 – 4, 2015,University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK.

Anitha C. Kumar and Paul D. Topham: Presented a paper on “Hybdridpolymer-peptide hydrogels for cell therapy” at ECR meeting, at AstonUniversity, Birmingham, UK, during 25-26, September 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSDr. K. Madhu Babu and A. Salem Raju: Presented a paper on “Impact ofMGNREGA on Migration and Rural Employment in Guntur District of AndhraPradesh (A Micro Level Study)” at the UGC National Seminar on LinkingAgriculture with MGNREGA, at J.K.C College, Department of Economics,Guntur, A.P. 7 – 8, January 2015.

Dr. K. Madhu Babu and K. Bhaskar Rao: Presented a paper on “WomenParticipation in MGNREGA in Andhra Pradesh” at the UGC NationalSeminar on Linking Agriculture with MGNREGA, at J.K.C College, Guntur,A.P. during 7-8, January 2015.Dr. K.Madhu Babu: (i) Delivered Keynote address on “AgricultureInsurance in Andhra Pradesh – Issues and Challenges”, at the UGCsponsored National Seminar on Impact of Crop Insurance Scheme on RuralEconomy in Andhra Pradesh, at the Department of Economics, VisvodayaGovernment Degree College, Venkatagiri, Nellore District, A.P. during 11-12, February 2015.(ii) A Panel Discussant in the Technical Session on “Socio-economicconditions of marginal groups in India” at the UGC sponsored NationalSeminar on Socio-economic Conditions of Marginalized Groups: A Searchfor Inclusive Policy, organized by Andhra Layola College, Vijayawada, A.P.,during 12-13, February 2015.(iii) Delivered lecture on “Sampling Techniques for Research in SocialSciences” at the ICSSR, New Delhi, sponsored Training Programme onResearch Methodology for SC, ST Ph.D. Scholars in Social Sciences,organized by Department of Political Science and Public Administration,Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, on 19 March, 2015.

(iv) Presented a paper on “Food Security and Organic Farming in India”at the 6th Indian Youth Science Congress Annual Conference (IYSC) heldat ANU, Guntur, during 19-21, January 2015.

(v) Presented a paper on “Acharya Nagarjuna’s and Buddhist Perspectiveson Economic Concepts - A Contemporary Relevance” at the InternationalSeminar on Understanding the Contemporaneity of Acharya Nagarjuna’sPhilosophy in the Global Context, organized by the Centre for MahayanaBuddhist Studies, ANU, Guntur, during 28-30, January 2015. Also chaireda session.

(vi) Presented a paper on “Role of Women Weavers in Handloom Industry”at the International Seminar on Industrial Relations and Human Relationsin the Era of Globalization, organized by the Department of HumanResource Management, ANU, Guntur, during 5-8, February 2015.

(vii) Presented a paper on “Caste Discrimination in Contemporary IndianLabour Markets” at the UGC National Seminar on Socio-EconomicConditions of Marginalized Groups: A Search for Inclusive Policy, organizedby Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, during 12-13, February 2015.

(viii) Presented a paper on “Major Foodgrain Production in New State ofAndhra Pradesh” at the XXXII Annual Conference of Andhra PradeshEconomic Association, organized by Department of Economics, ANUCampus, Ongole on 21 February 2015. Also chaired a session.

The following papers were presented at the at the 33rd AnnualConference of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association, Sponsored byICSSR & U.G.C. held at Department of Economics, Dr. K. R. R. M. DegreeCollege, Duggirala, Guntur, during 14-15, March 2015. Also chaired asession.

(ix) “The Economic Status of Construction Workers in Guntur District ofAndhra Pradesh”.

(x) “Food Security in Andhra Pradesh With Special Reference to PublicDistribution System”. (xi) Presented a paper on “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Ideason Land Reforms and Agricultural Development” at the National Seminaron Social Philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, organized by Dr. AmbedkarChair, ANU, during 30-31, March 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONThe following papers were presented at UGC Sponsored National

Seminar on Empowering Teacher Educators for Quality Teacher Educationat A. L. College of Education, Guntur, during 8-10, January 2015.

Dr. I. V. Susan & Mr. Y. Raju: Presented a paper on “The Role ofCompetencies in Quality Teaching A study”.

Dr. I. V. Susan & Mr. Ruby Kishore: Presented a paper on “Activitiesbeyond Classroom Quality Teaching”.

Dr. I. V. Susan & Mr. A. Wesley: Presented a paper on “Role of Characterof Teacher in Quality Teaching”.

Dr. I. V. Susan & Mr. Christu Ratnam: Presented a paper on “RationalEvaluation of Human Values, Morals and Emotions for PedagogicalPractice to promote Ethical Values” at the National Seminar on Core HumanValues and Professional Ethics, during 19-20, February 2015. Dr. I. V.Susan also chaired a session.Dr. I. V. Susan. Presented a paper on “Role of Ethics and Values in HumanRelations: Corporate Social Responsibility” at the International Seminaron Industrial Relations and Human Relations in the era of Globalization,organized by Department of HRM, ANU, during 5-8, February 2015.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onBest Practices for Quality Education at Elementary Level, organized byDIET, Boyapalem during 4-5, February 2015.Dr. I. V. Susan & Mr. Y. Raju : Presented a paper on “ Enrolment – Qualityof Education”.Dr. I. V. Susan & Mr. Prem Kumar: Presented a paper on “Characteristicsof a Teacher in Quality Education at Elementary Level”. Dr. I. V. Susanalso chaired a sessionDr. I. V. Susan delivered a plenary address on “Holistic Development ofChildren through Sports” at National Seminar on Importance of Sports toImprove the Quality of Education, organized by K.B.N. Degree College,Vijayawada, during 12-13, March 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProf. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: Gave a talk on “Problems in the Teaching ofLiterature in EFL Contexts” as Guest of Honour in the Inaugural ofInternational Conference on Language, Literature, Cultural Studies andKnowledge Resources held at Vignan University, Guntur, during February5-6, 2015. The following papers were presented in the Conference:

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(i) T. Sujani and Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: “Language – A Vehicle ofThought and Action”.(ii) KVB Ravindra Babu and Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: “CollaborativeLanguage Teaching in ESL Classroom”.(iii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: Presented a paper on “The Role of Facebookas a Teacher in English Language Teaching and Learning in and outsideof the Classroom in the 21st Century”(iv) Dr. B. Karuna: Presented a paper on “Story Telling as an act of CulturalTranslation in Yasmine Gooneratne’s A Change of Skies”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onNew Directions in English Language and Literature held by Dept. of English,ANU during 13-14, February 2015. (i) T. Sujani and Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: “Pedagogy of EnglishVocabulary and Adoptable Strategies”. Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani alsochaired a session.(ii) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: Presented a paper on “Translation as Recreation:Translated Telugu Short Stories: A View”.Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: Presented a paper on “Web 2.0 Technologies: Toolfor Teaching and Learning of English Language Skills”. Also chaired asession.Dr. B. Karuna: Chaired a session at the seminar.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onSocial Philosophy on Dr. B.R. Aambedkar, organized by Dr. B.R. AmbedkarChair, ANU, during 30-31, March 2015. Also chaired a session.

(i) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: Presented a paper on “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’sSocial Inclusive Policy: A Study”.(ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: Presented a paper on “Ambedkar’s Bhuda andDhamma”. Also chaired a session.

The following papers were presented at the UGC sponsored NationalSeminar on Human Rights and Values in Education, organized by the P.GDepartment of Legal Studies and Research, ANU, during 30-31, March2015.(i) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: Presented a paper on “Human Values in SwamyVivekananda’s Lectures from Colombo to Almora”.

(ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: Presented a paper on “The Need for HumanisticApproaches in Indian Class Rooms”.

The following papers were presented at the 2nd National Conferenceon Translation, Language and Literature-(NCTLL) 2015, organized by theDepartment of English, K. L. University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, during 28-29, March 2015.

(i) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: Presented a paper on “Translated Texts inTeaching English Language: Alpa Jeevi as Little Man”. Also invited as aResource Person.

(ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: Presented a paper on “The Potential of ComputerTechnology for English Language Teaching (ELT). Also chaired a session.

Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: (i) Presented a paper on “The Problems of PublicRelations between a Teacher and students in Indian Class Rooms” at theUGC International Seminar on Industrial Relations and Human Relationsin the Area of Globalization, organized by the Department of HumanResource Management, ANU, during 5-8, February 2015.

(iii) Presented a paper on “Computer as a Tool in ELT Class Rooms”at the Sixth Indian Youth Science Congress, organized by ANU, during19-21, January 2015.

Dr. B. Karuna: Presented a paper on “A Journey to Selfhood-Image ofthe new women in Manju Kapur’s Difficult Daughters and BharatiMukherjee’s Desirable Daughters” at the National Seminar on WomenWritings in India, organized by the Dept. of English P.B. Siddhartha Collegeof Arts & Science, during 22-23, February 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGYProf. Sankara Pitchaiah: Presented a paper on “”A shadow method fordiamond colour grading” at the at 6th Indian Youth Science CongressAssessment of Aquaculture Impact in coastal Areas, A.P. India, during

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSDr. B. Satyanarayana: Gave a talk on “Ideals in BCK-algebras” at theUGC Sponsored National Workshop on Recent Trends in Algebra and itsApplications – 2015, organized by K.B.N. College, Vijayawada, incollaboration with Krishna University, during 19-20, February 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF NANOTECHNOLOGYG. Giridhar, V. Ravikumar and Ch. Mohan Kumar: Presented a paper on“Luminescence studies on Dy3+ doped Mg-Pb-Zn Phosphate Glasses” atthe 6th Indian Youth Science Congress at Acharya Nagarjuna University,organized by Swaminathan Foundation during 19-21, January 2015.

The following papers were presented at the International Conferenceon Luminescence and Applications [ICLA-2015], organized byLuminescence Society of India, PES University, Bangalore during 9-12,February 2015.

(i) G. Giridhar, Ch. Mohan Kumar, A. Srinivasa Rao and V. Ravikumar:Presented a paper on “Spectroscopic studies on Novel Bi1.3Sr2.3Al2O9

phosphor doped with Pr3+ and Dy3+ ions”.

(ii) G. Giridhar, D. Visweswara Rao, G. Srinias, P.V.L. Narayana, V.Ravikumar and Ch. Mohan Kumar: Presented a paper on “Spectroscopicproperties of Pr3+ doped Alkaline earth Cadmium Phosphate Glasses”.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSProf. N. Veeraiah: (i) Delivered a talk on “Boro phosphate glass-A possiblematerial for TL dosimetry” at the National Conference on EnvironmentalRadiation and Functional Materials, organized by Osmania University,Hyderabad, during 27-28, February 2015.

(ii) Delivered the Key-Note Address at the National Seminar on MultiFunctional Materials Synthesis and Applications, organized by HinduCollege, Machilipatnam, during 23-24, January, 2015.(iii) Delivered a talk on ‘The Role of Luminescent Materials in theDevelopment of Modern Science and Technology” at the National Seminaron Emerging Frontiers of Materials Science organized by Maris StellaCollege, Vijayawada on 12 February, 2015.

(iv) Delivered talk on “Role of Materials in Engineering” at the PVP SiddarthaInstitute of Science and Technology, Vijayawada on 19 March, 2015.

The following papers were presented at the 6th Indian Youth ScienceCongress, ANU, during 19-21, January 2015.

B. Babu and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Effect of transition metal ions dopedZnO nanopowders by novel sonochemical synthesis: Spintronicapplications”.

K. Ravindranadh, B. Babu, R. Joyce Stella, Ch. Venkata Reddy, JaesoolShim, M.C. Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar : “SpectroscopicCharacterizations of Cu2+ doped Ca-Li Hydroxyapatite Nanopowders usingMechanochemical Synthesis”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onMulti Functional Materials Synthesis and Applications, organized byDepartment of Physics, The Hindu College, Machilipatnam, during 23-24,January 2015.

K. Ravindranadh, M.C. Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “LuminescentProperties of Undoped and Transition Metal Ions Doped Ca-LiHydroxyapatite Nanopowder.

G. Srinivasa Rao, G. Thirumala Rao, B. Sailaja, P. Narayana Murthy, N.Madhu and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Physical and Structural Properties ofFe3+ Doped Alkali Borate Glasses”.

P.N.V.V.L. Prameela Rani, D. Ramachandran, C. Rambabu andR.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Determination of site symmetry of Fe3+ dopedCadmium Borate Nanopowder”.

B. Sailaja, M. Avinash, M. Rajesh Yadav, R. Joyce Stella and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: “Absorption Spectrum of Dy3+ Doped Alkali Zinc Borate Glass”.

The following papers were presented at the National Conferenceon Recent Trends in Materials Science, organized by Department ofPhysics, S.V. Degree College, Kadapa, during 1-2, March 2015.

M. Rajesh Yadav, B. Jaya Raja, Sk. Johny Basha, M. Avinash, A.V.Chandrasekhar and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Structural and Spectroscopicstudies of Mn2+ doped Calcium Borophosphate Phosphor (CaBP)Nanopowders”.B. Sailaja, M. Avinash, V. Khidhirbrahmendra, Sk. Johny Basha andR.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Photoluminescence studies of Pr3+ doped zincmixed alkali borate glass”.R. Joyce Stella, G. Thirumala Rao, V. Pushpa Manjari, V.Khidhirbrahmendra and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Cu2+ doped CdO/ZnScore/shell nanocomposite: Synthesis and Characterizations”.

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P.N.V.V.L. Prameela Rani, D. Ramachandran, R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumarand C. Rambabu: “Synthesis and Spectral investigations of Co2+ dopedCd3(BO3)2 Nano powder”.

K. Ravindranadh, B. Babu, M.C. Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar:Delivered an invited talk on “Novel Synthesis of Transition Metal Ions DopedNanophosphors”.

Dr. R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: Delivered an invited talk on “Bio-nanoparticles”,at the Refresher course on Nanomaterials, ANU, on 7-1-2015.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKThe following papers were presented at the UGC National Seminar

on Linking Agriculture with MGNREGA, organized by Department ofEconomics and Statistics, J.K.C. College, Guntur, during 7-8, January 2015.

(i) Dr. Y. Ashok Kumar: Presented a paper on “Role of MGNREGA inPromotion of Rural Agricultural Labour”.

(ii) Sunil Babu Y. and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paper on“Impact of MGNREGS on Child Labour”.

The following papers were presented at the International Seminaron Industrial Relations and Human Relations in the Era of Globalizationorganized by Department of Human Resource Management, ANU, during5-8, February 2015.

(i) P.Sowjanya Samuel and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paperon “Growing Role of Working Women in Industries”.

(ii) Koteswara Rao Mallavarapu, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer and SanthiPriya Namburu: Presented a paper on “Legal Provisions for Employmentof Differently Abled in India”.

(iii) Prakasini and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paper on “Role ofCorporate Social Responsibility in Child Malnutrition in India”.

(iv) Dr. K. Dhana Lakshmi: Presented a paper on “ A study of Corporatesocial Responsibility (CSR) in Indian Organizations”.

(v) Dr. Allu Gowri Sankar Rao: Presented a paper on “Corporate SocialResponsibility – The Social Work Approach for An Effective Implementationin India”.

(vi) Dr. Allu Gowri Sankar Rao: Presented a paper on “Corporate SocialResponsibility and the Sociological implications of New Companies Act2013”.

Y.Sunil Babu and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paper on “WomenEmpowerment through Higher Education.” at the UGC Sponsored NationalSeminar on Women Education in India: Challenges & Solutions, organizedby Department of Political Science, Women Empowerment Cell, NobleCollege, Machilipatnam, during 13-14, February 2015.

M.E.Phani Kumar and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paper on“Community Development and Social Work Practices” at the UGC NationalSeminar on New Trends in Social Work Profession and Practice:Opportunities and Challenges conducted by the Department of Social Work,Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, on 24th February, 2015.

P.Sowjanya Samuel and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paper on“Gender Inequalities in Natural Resource Management” at the UGCNational Seminar on Sustainable Environment through Green Energy,organized by National Green Corps, Department of Environmental Science& Renewable Energy in collaboration with Krishna University,Machilipatnam, held at Andhra Loyola college, Vijayawada, 27-28, February2015.

The following papers were presented at the UGC NationalSeminar on Trends, Challenges & Innovations in Management conductedby the Department of Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University,Nalgonda, on 20th March 2015.

Sunil Babu Yazal and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paper on“Human Resource Management: Challenges in India”.

P. Sowjanya Samuel and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paper on“Gender Inequalities among Women in Management”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onSocial Philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, organized by Dr. AmbedkarChair, ANU, during 30-31, March 2015.

Dr. K. Dhana Lakshmi: (i) Presented a paper on “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’sNotion of Social Justice – A Different Perspective”.

(ii) Dr. Allu Gowri Sankar Rao: Presented a paper on “Inclusive Approachof Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for Social Development of Weaker Sections in India”.

The following papers were presented at the at the UGC National Seminar on Human Rights and Values in Education, organized by Department of Legal Studies & Research, ANU, during 30-31, March 2015.

(ii) Dr. K. Dhana Lakshmi: Presented a paper on “Abuse of the Dalits inIndia”.

(ii) Dr. Allu Gowri Sankar Rao: Presented a paper on “Women Rightsand Domestic Violence Act, 2005”.

Dr. Allu Gowri Sankar Rao: (i) Presented a paper on “EconomicEmpowerment of Weaker Sections – An Analysis” at the 33rd AnnualConference of Andhra Pradesh Economic Association, organized by Dept.of Economics, Dr. Kotha Raghuramaiah Memorial Degree College,Duggirala, Guntur Dist, during 14-15, March 2015.

Dr. Allu Gowri Sankar Rao presented the following papers at the IndianSocial Science Congress (ISSC), organized by Dept. of Commerce andBusiness Management, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AndhraPradesh, from 29th March, 2015 to 2nd April, 2015.

(i) Presented a paper on “Educational Status of Tribal Women”.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Urbanism and Problems of Urbanization in India– A Social Work Approach”.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSThe following papers were presented at the International

Conference on Statistics and Information Technology for a Growing Nationin conjunction with 34th Annual Convention of Indian Society for Probabilityand Statistics (ISPS-2014) at the Department of Statistics, Sri VenkateswaraUniversity, Tirupati during 30 November - 2 December, 2014.

Prof.A.Vasudeva Rao and K. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy: “Unbiased LinearApproximate ML Estimators for Reversed Generalized Logistic Distributionbased on Complete and Type II Right Censored Samples”.

Prof.A.Vasudeva Rao and K. Renuka: “Approximate ML Estimation in3-Parameter Type I Generalized Logistic Distribution based on Type-IIcensored samples”.

Prof. A. Vasudeva Rao: (i) Attended One day Workshop on “Big DataAnalytics” organized by Department of Statistics, ANU on 20 October,2014.

(ii) Attended the National Workshop on “Big Data Analytics” organized byDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, University College ofEngineering & Technology, ANU, during 9-10, December, 2014.

Prof. K. Chandan: Presented paper on “The Need and Potential ofInformation and Communication Teaching in English Language TechnologyLearning” at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on New Directions inEnglish Language and Literature, organized by Department of English,ANU, during 13-14, February 2015. Also chaired a session.

Prof. K. Rosaiah: Delivered talk on “Some Aspects of Variable ControlCharts” at the National Conference on Recent Trends in Statistical Theoryand Practice (NCRTSTP-2015), organized by Department of Statistics,University of Madras, during 16-17, March 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGUProf. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi: (i) Presented Paper on “TelugunataMahilodyamalu” at the UGC National Seminar on Telugu Rachayitrulu-Samakaleena Rajakeeya, Sahitya Dhoranalu, organized by Maris StellaCollege, Vijayawada, during 8-9, January 2015.

(ii) Presented paper on “Jashuva Kavita-Garhasthya Praboodham” at theNational Seminar on Kavikokila Gurram Jashuva Rachanalu-Vastuvaividhyam, organized by A.C. College, Guntur, during 20-21, January2015.

(iii) Presented paper on “Telugulo Bahurupa Avadhanalu” at the NationalSeminar on Telugulo Avadhanalu-Vidwamsula Krushi, jointly organizedby Pracheena Telugu Adhyayana Kendram, University of Hyderabad & P.S. Telugu University, Bommuru, during 23-24, February 2015.

(iv) Presented paper on ‘Telugulo Itihasa Kavyalu-Vyaktitwa Vikasam” atthe UGC National Seminar on Pracheena Sahityam-Vyaktitwa Vikasam,organized by Government Degree & P.G. College (Men), Srikakulam, during26-27, February 2015.

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(v) Presented paper on “Veeragathalu Swarupa Swabhavalu” at theNational Seminar on Janapada Sahityam-Parirakshna, Parisodhna, jointlyorganized by Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry and FOSSILS,Trivandrum, during 6-7, March 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGYThe following papers were presented at the 6th Indian Youth Science

Congress, jointly organized by MSSRF, SRM University, RGNIYD and ANU,during 19-21, January 2015.

(i) K. Somaiah, P.V.V. Satish, P. Brahmam and Dr. K. Sunita: Presenteda paper on “Studies on the Biochemical Changes in the Tissues ofFreshwater fish Labeo Rohita exposed to the Insecticide Phenthoate”.ii) Dr. P. Padmavathi: Presented a paper on “DNA Meta Barcoding: Anenquiry into Biodiversity of Subterranean Fauna”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onNutritional Challenges for Psychosomatic Stressed Women, organized byDepartment of Foods and Nutritional Sciences, ANU, during 4-5 February,2015.

(i) K. Somaiah. P.V.V. Satish, P. Brahmam, N. Srirekha, N.B. Jyothi andDr. K. Sunita: Presented a paper on “Toxic impact of organophasphatepesticide Phenthoate Nutritional Index of Freshwater fish, Labeo rohita”.

(ii) Dr. P. Padmavathi: (a) Presented a paper on “DNA Barcoding: ATorchbearer for Sea Food Authentification”.

(iii) Dr. P. Padmavathi: (b) Presented a paper on “Studies on acute toxicityof a Thiocarbamate Cartap Hydrochloride (50% SP) impact on fish Labeorohita (Hamilton)”.

The following papers were presented at the 102nd Indian ScienceCongress, organized by University of Mumbai, Mumbai, during 3-7 January,2015.K. Somaiah and Dr. K. Sunita: “Studies on the Biochemical Responses inthe Tissues of Freshwater Fish Labeo rohita exposed to theorganophasphate pesticide Phenthoate”.

Dr. K. Sunita, K. Suresh Babu, N. Baratha Jyothi and Ch. Ram Babu:“A Retrospective study on status of CD4 counts and effect of ART inattendees of VCTC of MGM Hospital, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India”.

P.V.V. Satish and Dr. K. Sunita: “In vitro antimalarial efficacy of Pongamiapinnata leaf extract against Plasmodium falciparam (3D7strain)”.A. Kanaka Raju, P. Brahmam, Dr. K. Sunita and Prof. G. Sudhakar: “AStudy on Risk Ractors for Asthma in General Population from Rural Areasof Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India”.

Dr. P. Padmavathi: Presented a paper on “Modified RP-HPLC methodsdeveloped for residue analysis of Cartap Hydrochloride 50% SP andImidacloprid 17.8% SL (Commercial grade) pesticides in the freshwaterfish, Labeo rohita” at the National Seminar on Recent trends and Practicesin Ornamental Fishery with Special Emphasis on Promotion of WomenEntrepreneurship in Aquariculture, organized by the Department of Zoology,Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, during 22-24, January 2015.

Dr. P. Padmavathi presented the following papers were at the InternationalConference on Genomics & Stem Cells, organized by KBN College,Vijayawada, (in collaboration with SARC Hyderabad, India), during 6-7,January 2015.

(i) Presented a paper on “DNA Barcoding: A Powerful Tool for StygobioticInvertebrate Taxonomy”.

(ii) Presented a paper on “RP-HPLC method developed for the analysis ofCartap Hydrochloride 50% SP (Commercial grade)”.

Dr. P. Padmavathi: Attended UGC – Interdisciplinary Refresher Course in“Pharmaceutical Sciences” from 22-12-2014 to 11-01-2015 in AcharyaNagarjuna University (off-campus), organized by UGC-Academic StaffCollege, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESThe following faculty attended a UGC Sponsored National Workshop

on Intellectual Property Rights and Patent Filing conducted by ANU Collegeof Pharmaceutical Sciences, ANU during 25-26, March 2015.

i.Prof. A.Prameela Rani, ii. Dr.D.Ravishankar Reddy, iii. Dr.K.Vijay, iv. Smt.U.Annapurna, v. Dr.P.Rohini, vi. Sri. K. Phanikumar vii. Sri.P.Raghuveer,viii. Smt. SK. Masthanamma, ix. Dr.P.Ravi, x. Smt. D. Madhuri,xi. Sri. K.Vijayakishore, xii. Smt. K.E.Pravallika, xiii Ms.Ch.Srujani, xiv. Smt. M.GayatriRamya, xv. Sri. D. Ravi Chandrasekhar Reddy xvi. Sri. G. Srikar.

The following papers were presented at UGC Sponsored NationalSeminar on Nutritional Challenges for Psychosomatic Stressed Women,during 4-5, February 2015 at ANU.

K.E.Pravallika: “Neutraceuticals”

M.GayatriRamya: “Stress in men and women with respect to diet.”

D.Madhuri: “Brain Food.”

U.Annapurna: “Women diet in Psychosomatic stress.”

Dr. SK. Masthanamma: “Nutritional challenges for PsychosomaticStressed Women”

The following papers were presented at the 66th IndianPharmaceutical Congress on India-Pharmacy of the World(Role of theIndian Regulators and Pharma Industry) organised by All India DrugsControl Officers Confederation during 23-25, January 2015 at Hitex,Hyderabad.

Ch. Srujani: “Novel RP-HPLC method development and validation for thesimultaneous estimation of Allopurinol and Alpha-lipoic acid in bulk andpharmaceutical dosage form.”

G. Srikar: “Aqueous Core Nanoparticles of Tenofovir DisoproxilFumerate:Optimization of Formulation Parameters by Design of Experiments”.

Dr. D. Ravishankar Reddy: “Synthesis, Characterization And Biologicalevaluation Of Some New Halogenated Benzothiazole Clubbed 1,3,4-Thiadiazole Derivatives”

The following faculty attended a one day workshop on EmploymentOppurtunities and Required skills for Pharma Professionals, jointlyorganized by the centre for HRD and University College of PharmaceuticalSciences, Acharya Nagarjuna University on 27th February, 2015.

i.Smt.A.PrameelaRani, ii. Dr.D.Ravishankar Reddy, iii. Dr.K.Vijay, iv. Smt.U.Annapurna, v. Dr.P.Rohini, vi. Sri. K. Phanikumar vii. Sri.P.Raghuveer,viii. Smt. SK. Masthanamma, ix. Dr.P.Ravi, x. Smt. D. Madhuri,xi. Sri. K.Vijayakishore, xii. Smt. K.E.Pravallika, xiii Ms.Ch.Srujani, xiv. Smt. M.GayatriRamya, xv. Sri. D. Ravi Chandrasekhar Reddy xvi. Sri. G. Srikar,xvii. Smt.K.Sujana.

Prof. A. Prameela Rani: (i) Participated in National Training Programmeon Entrepreneurship Development &Management for Women Scientist &Technologists with Government Sector held during 2-6, February 2015sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi held atEDI Campus, Ahmadabad.

(ii) Attended one day workshop on Employment Opportunities and RequiredSkills for Pharma Professionals, organized by Centre for HRD & UniversityCollege of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ANU, on 27 February, 2015.

Dr. SK. Masthanamma: (i) Presented a paper entitled “The role ofcorporate social responsibility in developing India” in UGC sponsoredInternational Seminar on UGC International Seminar on Industrial Relationsand Human Relations in the Era of Globalization, organized by Dept. ofHuman Resources Management, ANU, during 5-8, February 2015.

The following papers were presented at the 6th Indian Youth ScienceCongress, organized by Acharya Nagarjuna University, during 19-21,January 2015.

Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Presented a paper on “Design & characterizationof controlled release formulations of anti retiro viral (hiv) drugs incombination”.

Dr. P. Rohini: Presented a Poster on “Naproxen dissolution improvementby preparation of solid dispersions with á- cyclodextrin complex’s”.

Dr. SK. Masthanamma: Presented a paper on “Analysis of drugs usingeco-friendly Solvents”.

K.Vijaya Kishore: Presented a paper on “Protective Effect ofCissampelospareira Linn. Extract on Gentamicin Induced Nephrotoxicityand Oxidative Damage in Rats”.

K.Vijaya Kishore: Presented a paper on “Synthesis, characterization andbiological evaluation of some novel pyridopyrimidines”.

K. Phanikumar: Presented a paper on “Protective Effect ofCissampelospareira Linn. Extract on Gentamicin Induced Nephrotoxicityand Oxidative Damage in Rats”.

R Ch SekharaReddy. D: Presented a paper on “Protective Effect ofCissampelospareira Linn. Extract on Gentamicin Induced Nephrotoxicityand Oxidative Damage in Rats”.

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The following papers were presented at the 102nd Indian ScienceCongress, held at University of Mumbai, Mumbai, during 3-7, January 2015.

Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Participated.

K.Vijaya Kishore: (i) Presented a paper on “Protective Effect ofCissampelospareira Linn. Extract on Gentamicin Induced Nephrotoxicityand Oxidative Damage in Rats”.

R Ch SekharaReddy. D: (i) Presented a paper on “Protective Effect ofCissampelospareira Linn. Extract on Gentamicin Induced Nephrotoxicityand Oxidative Damage in Rats”.

The following papers were presented at the 66th IndianPharmaceutical Congress, held at Hitex, Hyderabad, during 23-25, January2015.

Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Presented a paper on “Formulation developmentand evaluation of controlled release formulations of Lamivudine”.

K. Phanikumar: Presented a paper on “In vitro cytotoxic activity of aqueousextract of Delonixelata (L.) gamble (fabaceae) leaves on MCF-7 & Hep G-2 cell lines”.

Grandhi Srikar: Presented a paper on “Aqueous Core Nanoparticles ofTenofovirDisoproxilFumerate: Optimization of Formulation Parameters byDesign of Experiments”.

The following papers were presented at the 19th Annual Conventionand 2nd International Conference of Society of Pharmacognosy-2015,organized by Andhra University during 20-22, March 2015.Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Presented a paper on “Formulation developmentand evaluation of novel oral jellies of cefixime”.Dr. Ravi Parimi: (i) Participated in Pre-Conference Workshop titled “Roleof Spectroscopic Techniques in Phytomedicines”.(ii) Also presented a paper on “Phytochemical screening and anti-oxidantactivity of Euphorbia thymifolia Linn roots”. Also chaired a session.K.E.Pravallika: (i) Participated in Pre-Conference Workshop on: “Role ofSpectroscopic Techniques in Phytomedicines”.

(ii) Presented a poster on “Phytochemical Screening and Anti-oxidantActivity of Ipomea Roots”.

K.Vijaya Kishore: Presented a paper on “3 dimensional QSAR”.

K. Phanikumar: Presented a paper on “Anti-Stress and Nootropic Activityof Aqueous Extract of Piper longum fruit, Estimated by NoninvasiveBiomarkers and Y-maze Test in Rodents”.

R Ch SekharaReddy. D: Presented a paper on “Anti-fertility Effect ofhydro Alcoholic extract of Cissampelospareira on Male Albino Rats”.

Dr.K.Vijay: Presented a poster titled “Synthesis, characterisation andbiological evaluation of some new schiff ’s bases derived fromdihydropyrimidinones”.

Prof. A. Prameela Rani and Grandhi Srikar: Presented an e-posteron”Design & characterization of controlled release formulations ofemtricitabine alone and in combination with tenofovir-disoproxilfumarate”.at the 5th International Conference & Exhibition on Pharmaceutics & NovelDrug Delivery Systems organized by OMICS at Crowne Plaza, Dubai, UAE,during16-18, March 2015.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYDepartment of Electronics & Communication Engineering

S Nagakishore B. : (i) Presented a paper on “Design & Simulation ofTripple Frequency Triangular Patch Antenna by Using HFSS 14.0” at theDRDO Sponsored 2nd IEEE International Conference on Innovation inInformation, Embedded and Communication Systems’ 15, organized byKarpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, during 19-20,March 2015.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Awareness on Social Networking Site: Facebook& Whatsapp Messenger” in a National Workshop on Awareness Programon Advances in IT, organized by Dept. of CSE, ANUCET, ANU, on 18th

February, 2015. Also a Resource Person.

(iii) Attended the 6th Indian Youth Science Congress, organized by ANU,Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, during 19-21, January 2015.

(iv) Acted as a Technical Member & Judge for National Level Techno-Cultural Meet Luminous 2k15, conducted by Bapatla Women’s EngineeringCollege, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, on 22nd February, 2015.

Department of EnglishDr. Suneetha Y. : (i) Presented a paper on “Corporate Gains: CorporateSocial Responsibility can be the strategic engine for Long- Term CorporateProfits and Responsible Social Development”, at the UGC SponsoredInternational Seminar on Industrial Relations and Human Relations in theEra of Globalization (IRHRG – 2015), organized by Dept. of HRM, ANU,during 5-8, February 2015.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Efficacy of Infograghs to teach English PhrasalVerbs for Students” at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on NewDirections in English Language and Literature organized by Departmentof English, ANU, during 13-14, February 2015.

(iii) Presented a paper on “The Oppression of Black Race in AmericanCommunity through Toni Morrison’s Beloved” at the UGC SponsoredNational Seminar on New Directions in English Language and Literature,organized by Department of English, ANU, during 13-14, February 2015.

(iv) Attended Workshop on “Virtual learning” organized by ELT@I, TirupatiChapter (An Associate of IATEFL, UK.), during 22-23, January 2015.

(v) Attended one Week Workshop on “Professional Development Programon ICT Techniques in Higher Education” organized by UGC Academic StaffCollege, University of Hyderabad, 16-21, March 2015.

Dr. Ch. Radhika: Presented a paper on “Women under Oppression inArundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things” at the National Seminar onWomen’s Writing in India, organized by PG Dept. of English, P.B. SiddharthaCollege of Arts & Science, Vijayawada, during 22-23, February 2015.

Department of Computer ScienceN. Anupama: Attended a two day MATLAB Workshop on “Applications ofMathematics in Computer Science “, organized by Govt.women’s College,Guntur, during 20-21, February 2015.

ANU ONGOLE CAMPUSDepartment of Commerce and Business Administration

Ms. B. Padmaja: (i) Presented a paper on “Impact of Mahatma GandhiNational Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme” at the UGC NationalSeminar on Linking Agriculture with MGNREGA by the Departments ofEconomics and Statistics, J.K.C. College, Guntur during 7-8, January 2014.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Globalization and its impact on Indian Society”,at the UGC National Seminar on Globalization –its Impact on Environment,organized by department of Political Science and Public Administration,S.S.N. College, Narasaraopet, during 8-9, January 2015.

(iii) Presented a paper on “Corporate Social Responsibility Issues andChallenges in India”, at the UGC National Seminar on Good CorporateGovernance in India and Challenges, organized by SDMSM Kalasala,Vijayawada, during 3-4, February 2015.

(iv) Presented a paper on “Educational Status of Tribal women”, at theUGC National Seminar on Socio Economic Conditions of Tribals in India,organized by the Dept. of Economics, Kakatiya University, Warangal on6th February, 2015.

(v) Presented a paper on “ A study on employee welfare measures ofCoromandal Agro Products and Oils Limited, Chirala”, at the InternationalSeminar on Industrial Relations and Human Relations in the Era ofGlobalization, Dept of Human Resource Management, ANU, during 5-8,February 2015.

The following papers were presented at the UGC National Seminaron Faster more Inclusive and Sustainable Growth, organized by Dept. ofEconomics, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry, during 6-7, February2015.(i) Presented a paper on “Impact on pesticides on the socio-economicstatus of the farming community”.(ii) Presented a paper on “Improving health in India through Education”.

The following papers were presented at the UGC National Seminaron Women Entrepreneurship in India: The Status and Imperatives,organized by Dept. of Commerce, S.K.S.D. Mahila Kalasala, Tanuku, during15-16, February 2015.

(i) Presented a paper on “Women Entrepreneurship: Issues and challengeswith reference to Prakasam District”.(ii) Presented a paper on “Women Entrepreneurship in India”.

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(iii) Presented a paper on “A study on Labour Welfare Amenities with SpecialReference to Amaravathi Textiles Limited, Prakasam District”, at theNational Conference on Recent Trends in Commerce and Management :Opportunities and Challenges”, organized by Government Degree College,Khairatabad, Hyderabad on 25th February, 2015.(iv) Presented a paper on “Women Exploitation in Indian Modern Society”,at the UGC National Seminar on Women in the Globalised Economy Amidstthe Menace of Violence, organized by Dept. of Commerce, S.K.S.D. MahilaKalasala, Tanuku, during 7-8, March 2015.(v) Presented a paper on “Impact of Social Networking Sites on IndianYouth”, at the UGC National Seminar on Empowerment of Youth –Preparing for future, organized by Dept. of Commerce and BusinessAdministration, P.B. Siddhartha College of Arts and Science, Vijayawada,during 19-20, March 2015,(vi) Presented a paper on “Women Rights as Human Rights”, at the UGCNational Seminar on Human Rights and values in Education, organizedby P.G. Dept. of Legal Studies and Research, ANU, Guntur, during 30-31,March 2015.

Department of EconomicsDr. Ch. Thandava Krishna: Presented a paper on “Role of RuralDevelopment under MGNREGA Programme in India” at the NationalSeminar on Linking Agriculture with MGNREGA, organized by Dept. ofEconomics & Statistics, J.K.C. College, Guntur, during 7-8 January, 2015.(ii) Presented a paper on “Women entrepreneurship through Self -HelpGroups in Backward Areas” at the Dept. of Human Resource ManagementANU, during 5-8, February 2015(iii) Presented a paper on “Women empowerment in Rural Areas anEmpirical Study” at the UGC National Seminar on Women entrepreneurshipin India the status and Imperatives, organized by Dept. of Commerce,S.K.S.D. Mahila Kalasala, Tanuku, during 15-16, February 2015.(iv) Presented a paper on “Agricultural Scenario of Crop Intensive GunturDist in Andhra Pradesh” at the UGC National Seminar on UnorganizedSector Workers, organized by Dept. of Economics, BharathidasanUniversity, Khajamalai Campus, Tirucirappalli, Tamilnadu on 17th February2015.(v) Presented a paper on “Strategies for the Development of IrrigationFacilities in Prakasam Dist of Andhra Pradesh” at the 2nd Pre-AnnualConference Seminar Strategies for the development of New state of AndhraPradesh, organized by Dept. of Economics ANU Ongole campus, Ongole,on 21st February 2015.

Department of EducationDr. D. Hassan: (i) Paper presented on “Emerging Trends and Innovationsin Teacher Education”, at the National Seminar on Empowering TeacherEducators for Quality Teacher Educations, organized by Andhra LutheranCollege of Education, Guntur, during 8-10, January 2015.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Epistemological and Pedagogical concerns ofconstructionism: Relating to the Educational Practices” at the GlobalSeminar on Understanding the Contemporaneity of Acharya Nagarjuna’sPhilosophy in the Global Context, organized by ANU, Centre for MahayanaBuddhist Studies, during 28-30, January 2015.

(iii) Presented a paper on “Humanistic Approaches of Teaching andLearning” at the National Seminar on New Strategies for EducationalResearch, Teaching and Learning, organized by Ramya Sathianathan

College of Education, Pudupatti, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, on 14 February 2015.

(iv) Presented a paper on “Professional Ethics in Teaching CommunityStrategies to Promote Ethical Standards” at the Conference of APEA(Andhra Pradesh Economic Association) on Strategies for the Developmentof New State of Andhra Pradesh, organized by ANU Ongole Campus,Ongole, Dept. of Economics, on 21 February, 2015.(v) Presented a paper on “Fostering Sustainable Development andenvironmental education programmes: Role of Teacher training institutionsand colleges of teacher education” at the National Conference on Educationfor Clean and Green India, organized by Dept. of Education, ManonmaniamSundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, during 13-14, March 2015.

(vi) Attended a Workshop on “Challenges in Human ResourcesManagement” at Dept. of Commerce and Business Administration, ANUOngole Campus, Ongole, on 7 March, 2015.

Department of Social WorkThe following papers were presented at the 2nd Pre-Annual

Conference Seminar on Strategies for the Development of Andhra Pradeshon 21 February, 2015, organized by the Andhra Pradesh EconomicAssociation at Department of Economics, ANU, Ongole Campus, Ongole.Dr. P. Venkata Rao. “Issues and Strategies for Change and improvementof Village Communities in Andhra Pradesh”.Dr. R. Srinivasu. “Approaches to rural Development for Andhra Pradesh(Navyandhra Pradesh)’.Dr.M.Harsha Preetham Dev Kumar. “Gandhian Approaches toDevelopment of New Andhra Pradesh’.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onWomen – Issues and Challenges, during 16-17, March 2015 at Departmentof Social Work, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Tirupati, AndhraPradesh.Dr. P. Venkata Rao. “Violence against Women: A Study in Ongole UrbanArea of Prakasam District”.Dr. R. Srinivasu. “Socio-Economic Conditions of women Agriculturallabourers (A study in Panguluru Village of Prakasam District - A. P.”Dr. M. Harsha Preetham Dev Kumar. “The Role of Women in SocialReform Movement in India”.

GUEST LECTURESDEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY

Prof. Sankara Pitchaiah: (i) Delivered talk on “Drought, Land Degradationand Desertification”, at Nehru Yuvakendra, Guntur, on 26-01-2015.

(ii) Delivered talk on “Climate Change”, at RAUP School, Guntur on 02-03-2015

(iii) Delivered talk on “Combating Drought”, at Sri Laxmisri Mahila Mandali,Narayana Coaching Center, Guntur, on 05-03-2015.

(iv) Delivered 7 lectures on “Life Skills”, organized by ANU College ofPharmaceutical Sciences in February 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKDr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: Spoke on “Psychological Counselling” at the181st NSS Training and Orientation Programme for NSS ProgrammeOfficers organized by UTOC, Andhra University NSS Empanelled TrainingInstitution (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Government of India) on07-01-2015 held during 06-01-2015 to 12-01-2015 at N.S.S. Bhavan, ANU,Guntur.

RELEASE OF INTERNATIONAL JOURNALAn international peer reviewed journal, The Cultural

and Literary Nationalism of Fourth World, brought out bythe Department of English, ANU, was launched on 25th

March, 2015. Editor-in-Chief of the journal and Registrar ofANU, Prof. Raja Sekhar Patteti, said that this was the firstsuch journal in the world on the Fourth World. The ChiefGuest, Inspector-General, CID, Sri P.V. Sunil Kumarlaunched the journal. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. ViyyannaRao the Rector, Educationist Sri Gadde Mangaiah, faculty,research scholars and students were present.

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NSS ACTIVITIESCelebrations of National Youth DaySpecial Camps Visit:

The NSS Programme Coordinator, Dr. K. Madhu Babu,visited the Special Camp at A.P. Residential Degree College,Nagarjuna Sagar, Vijayapuri South on 02.01.2015. N.S.SProgramme Officer Sk. Mohammad Basha presented a briefreport of the Special Camp.

The Coordinator visited the Special CampingProgramme of Vijaya Jyothi Degree College, Mangalagiriat ANU Campus on 07.01.2015.

He also visited the Special Camping Programme ofR.V.R & J.C College of Engineering, Chowdavarm at ANUCampus on 09.01.2015. All the NSS volunteers worked hardto clean the entire campus.

V.J Degree College, Mangalagiri, conducted plantationprogramme at the adopted village, Errabalem on13.01.2015. A step further to this is the concept of ‘OneStudent One Tree’. The NSS Volunteers were involved innurturing trees for preservation of Environment.

181th Orientation Training Programme wasorganized for 24 Programme Officers of NSS units ofdifferent Colleges, for a period of 07 days i.e. from06.01.2015 to 12.01.2015, by University Training andOrientation Centre, Andhra University, an EmpanelledTraining Institute, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Theprogramme was coordinated by Dr. K. Madhu Babu;Dr.N.A.D. Pal, Coordinator-TOC, AU; and Dr. Haranath,Asst.Coordinator, TOC, AU.

NSS Volunteers from R.V.R & J.C College ofEngineering, Chowdavaram celebrated National Youth Dayat NSS Bhavan, ANU, on 12.01.2015. Prof. K.R.S. SambasivaRao, Rector, ANU was the chief guest of this function. Afterthe inaugural, a rally was taken out in the ANU campus.

Swaccha Bharat Programme

University College of Sciences, ANU conductedSwaccha Bharat Programme with 100 NSS Volunteers on17.01.2014. The NSS volunteers cleaned the surroundingsof the departments and Offices in ANU. The ProgrammeOfficer was Dr. Ch. Linga Raju.

Celebrations of International Women’s DayAs per the directions of NSS Regional Centre and

State Liaison officer, State NSS Cell, Hyderabad, the NSSCell, ANU, organized a two day programme for celebratingthe International Women’s Day in the University Campus.Make It Happen was the theme for the InternationalWomen’s Day, 5015. Various events like Elocution, Debate,Quiz and Light Vocal Solo (Indian) were conducted for thestudents of the university ANU Campus on 7-3-2015 and 8-3-2015.

The function was presided over by the Vice-Chancellorof ANU and graced by the Registrar, the Director, Centre forWomen’s Studies, ANU and Programme Coordinator, NSSCell, ANU.The function saw the participation of more than200 NSS volunteers and Programme Officers of ANUjurisdiction, apart from the participation of NSS volunteersof different colleges of respective NSS Units. The winnerswere given away prizes by the Vice-Chancellor, ANU.

Training Programme for Programme Officers, NSS:

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RESEARCH DEGREES AWARDED DURING JANUARY - MARCH 2015Ph.D. Degrees Awarded

S.No. Name of the Scholar Name of the Guide Subject Date

1. Samyktha Rani Alladi Dr. K. Veeraiah Biochemistry 10-01-152. Valluru Rajani Kumar Dr. K. Naveen Babu Biotechnology 10-01-153. S T V Raghavamma Prof. G. Devala Rao Biotechnology 24-01-154. K. Rama Rao Prof. K. Prakash Biotechnology 19-03-155. D. Venkata Ramana Prof. K.P.R. Chowdary Biotechnology 25-03-156. P. Lavudu Prof. A. Prameela Rani Biotechnology 30-03-157. Velagapudi Phani Kumar Dr. Y. Sunandamma Chemistry 10-01-158. Pushpa Latha Kavuluri Dr. D. Ramachandran Chemistry 10-02-159. Kiran Kumar Khatare Dr. R. Venkata Nadh Chemistry 14-02-1510. Usha Rani Nannapaneni Prof. K. Saraswathi Chemistry 28-02-1511. Sai Chandra Jillepally Dr. Y. Sunandamma Chemistry 12-03-1512. T. Prashanth Dr. G.V.M. Sharma Chemistry 27-03-1513. D. Srinivasa Rao Prof. Rajesh C. Jampala Commerce 21-02-1514. S. Poorna Prabhat Dr. T. Rama Devi Commerce 16-03-1515. P.V.R.D. Prasada Rao Dr. A. Govardhan CSE 10-01-1516. Mohammad Sanaullah Qaseem Dr. A. Govardhan CSE 10-01-1517. Indira Priyadarsini Pullagura Prof. I. Ramesh Babu CSE 16-02-1518. G. Sridevi Dr. R. Satya Prasad CSE 21-02-1519. A.D.N. Sarma Dr. R. Sivaram Prasad CSE 02-03-1520. S. Janardhana Rao Dr. R. Satya Prasad CSE 25-03-1521. G. Charles Babu Dr. A. Govardhan CSE 26-03-1522. M. Vasantha Rao Dr. Mes Elizabeth Education 30-01-1523. Subhashini Vudata Dr. A.V.V.S. Swamy Env. Sciences 14-02-1524. Nakka Victoria Grace Prof. B. David Raju History 24-02-1525. S. Satyanandha Prasad Prof. A. Subrahmanyam Law 10-01-1526. Nimmagadda Venkata Nagendram Dr. T. Venkata Pradeep Kumar Mathematics 12-02-1527. Ch. Manikya Rao Prof. P. Koteswara Rao Mathematics 19-02-1528. Raja Abhilash P Dr. J. Venkateswara Rao Pharmacy 28-02-1529. N. Nagi Reddy Dr. J. Venkateswara Rao Pharmacy 28-02-1530. Golla Keerti Marita Dr. C. Sandhya Physics 12-01-1531. Mannem Venkatarami Reddy Prof. K. Krishna Reddy Physics 12-01-1532. Kasulanati Parvateesam Prof. S. Sreehari Sastry Physics 17-01-1533. Sistla Venkata Kumara Sastry Prof. S. Sreehari Sastry Physics 24-01-1534. S B Surendra Prasad Prof. K. Krishna Reddy Physics 28-01-1535. P. Indira Prof. K.V.R. Murthy Physics 29-01-1536. L. Tanuj Kumar Prof. S. Sreehari Sastry Physics 02-02-1537. Naresh. P. Dr. Nagaraju & Prof. N. Veeriah Physics 13-02-1538. Vijay Ranga Prof. D. Krishna Rao Physics 13-02-1539. B. Lakshmana Rao Dr. S.V.G.V.A. Prasad Physics 19-03-1540. D. Rajeswara Rao Dr. G. Sahaya Bhaskaran Physics 19-03-1541. K. Bhargavi Prof. N. Veeraiah Physics 26-03-1542. G.L. Sudharani Prof. K.V.R. Murthy Physics 30-03-1543. B. Rajendra Prasad Prof. K. Chandra Kumar Pol. Science 26-02-1544. C. Vinod Kumar Dr. M.D. Mastan Vali Pol. Science 02-03-1545. V. Naga Rama Devi Prof. K. Chandan Statistics 21-02-1546. Gottimukkala Swarnalatha Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi Telugu 13-03-1547. O. Srihari Dr. G. Sambasiva Rao Telugu 19-03-1548. B. Veeranna Prof. G. Krupachary Telugu 25-03-1549. Thiha Nyarna Prof. J. Sitaramamma Bud. Studies 12-02-1550. Tshering Dhendup Prof. M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam Bud. Studies 12-02-1551. V. Sailaja Dr. V. Venkateswarlu Social Work 11-02-15

M.Phil. Degrees Awarded1 Naga Jyothi Eda Dr. R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar Physics 11-02-20152 Shaik Saleem Basha Dr. P.V. Krishna Zoology and Aquaculture 11-02-20153 Sushma Chitra Prof. R. Srinivasa Rao Mathematics 14-02-20154 Rajendra Prasad Manepalli Dr. T.V. Reddy Chemistry 18-02-20155 I.L. Srinivas Dr. K. Rosaiah Statistics 18-03-2015

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CENTRE FOR HRD

Centre for HRDThe following placement drives were organized by

the Centre for HRD, ANU.

Sri Chaitanya Techno School, January 2015: 250students of Final year Postgraduation attended the writtentest, while 40 were selected for interview and demonstration.

Sri Prakash Educational Institutions, February 2015: 200students of Final year Postgraduation attended the writtentest while 31 were selected for interview and demonstration.

Sasi Educational Institutions, February 2015: 300students of Final year Postgraduation attended the writtentest and 39 were selected for interview and demonstration.

Viswabharathi E.M School, Gudivada, March 2015: 200students of Final year Postgraduation attended the writtentest and demo out of which 31 were selected for placement.

CAREER AND COUNSELING CELLSeminars / Workshops

· The Career and Counseling Cell organized aWorkshop on Employable Skills for Physical Educationstudents during 22-24, January 2015.Mr. I.V.R. Poutra & I.Bade Saheb were the resource persons. 300 studentsparticipated in this programme.· A Workshop on Human Excellence & AcademicExcellence was conducted for all university college studentson 23-02-2015. Prof. M.C. Das was the resource person.800 students participated in this programme.

Koteswara Rao, Project Head, ANU Online Education,International Students Cell, ANU, and Mr. BadesahebInaganti, Trainer, Communication Skills were the resourcepersons. 300 students participated in this workshop.

A Special Talk on Dynamics ofAchievement was organized forengineering students on 10-03-2015.Prof. M.C. Das, Adjunct Professor,was the resource person. 450students participated in thisprogramme.

Orientation Class for IAS, IPS, IFS, GROUP-I,GROUP-II was organized on 9-1-2015 for all the UniversityColleges. Y. V. Gopala Krishna Murthy, Chairman ACE-IAS Academy Vijayawada, and E. Veera Babu, Co-ordinator, ACE-IAS Academy Vijayawada were the resourcepersons. 500 students participated in this Programme.

· A Workshop on EmploymentOpportunities and Required Skills forPharmaceutical students wasconducted on 27-02-2015. Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao was the Chief Guestwhile Prof. C. Ram Babu, Principal,ANU College of Sciences, Mr. S.

ENTRY INTO SERVICESDSC COACHING CLASSES

The Career and Counseling Cell of ANU conductedDSC coaching classes for SC, ST, B.C, and Minority studentsfrom 01-01-2015 to 31-03-2015. The programme wasinaugurated by Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor ofANU. Sri K. Lakshmana Rao, MLC was the Chief Guestand keynote speaker of the programme.

ONGOLE CAMPUSAwareness Programme

ANU Ongole Campus conducted an awarenessprogramme for the students of Statistics on 3-1-15. Prof.M.B. Rao, Visiting Professor, University of Pittsburg, USA,spoke to the students.

Inauguration of the Computer LabProf. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor of ANU,

inaugurated the Computer Lab in the Dept. of Economics,ANU on 26-3-2015. The Coordinator Dr. K. Madhu Babu,Dean, CDC, ANU, Prof. M. Koteswara Rao, ResearchScholars, and students participated in the inaugural function.

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The International Students Cell, ANU, started theEnglish Language Skill Development Training Program forInternational Students in ISC, ANU on 19th January, 2015.

A Generator was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor,ANU, Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, in the International StudentsCell on 23rd January, 2015. The Rector, Registrar, ANU,OSD, Engineer, ANU and other university authorities gracedthe inauguration.

The International Students Cell organized a meetingon 28th January, 2015 with Sri Rajesh Kumar,Superintendent of Police, Guntur Urban, to interact with theinternational students and explain the rules and regulationsto be followed. Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Rector, Prof.V.Chandrasekhara Rao, Director, ISC, Prof. G.V.S.R.Anjaneyulu, Additional Director, ISC, Staff of UniversityCollege of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Staff of ISCparticipated in the meeting.

MoUs Prof.K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Rector and Prof.V.

Chandrasekhar Rao, Director, ISC, visited Tanzania andEthiopia during 1st to 10th February, 2015, for academic andresearch collaboration between ANU and the followingUniversities/National Institutes.

The team visited Mzumbe University Dar-es-Salamcampus, Tanzania on 3-2- 2015. Later, the team visitedMorogoro campus (main campus). Proposals are in theoffing for exchange of faculty and students between boththe Universities.

The team visited another pioneer institute in Tanzania,the Institute of Finance Management, at Dar-Es-Salaam,Tanzania, East Africa. There is already a good academicand research collaboration between these two institutionswith four members of the faculty from IFM working at ANU.

The team visited another premier institute, the EastAfrican Statistical Training Centre, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzaniaof the University. An MoU has been signed between boththe organizations for academic collaboration for Ph.D. andMS programs.

The team later visited the prestigious University of Dar-es-Salam.

The team visited Aksum University at Aksum, Ethiopiaon 5-2-2015. and met the President and Vice-President andDean of Natural Science and Computer Applications andsigned an MoU with that University for academic andresearch collaboration.

The team participated in the meeting of all EthiopianUniversities Presidents and Vice-Presidents held at AxumUniversity, which has yielded fruitful academic and scientificcollaboration.

The team visited Ambo University, Ethiopia, on 9-2-2015 at Ambo and met the Vice-President of the University.Already two students from this University are working in ANU.

The team visited University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,which is a premier University in the African continent.

The team has also visited ICRISAT, Ethiopia, andvisited all the laboratories and interacted with scientists ofICRISAT, Ethiopia.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELL (ISC)

Hyderabad, to discuss the introduction of the Japaneselanguage to our students at various stages. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao presided over the meeting.ANU has been requested to act as Nodal Centre for givingpublicity about the Japanese language and encouragingstudents to come forward to learn it.

The 5th Advisory Meeting of International StudentsCell was conducted on 23-2- 2015, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao. The Rector,Registrar, Director, ISC, OSD, Additional Director, ISC,Principals of all the University Colleges, the Dean, CDC,and others attended the meeting.

The International Students Cell organized a meetingwith the African students in the Chamber of the Director,ISC on 2-3- 2015. The Rector, the Director, ISC, theAdditional Director, ISC, interacted with the P.G students,Research Scholars and their Research Guides.

The World Organization of Students & Youth(WOSY) conferred “Ugadi Puraskarams” on 40 InternationalStudents on the eve of UGADI Festival on 21-3- 2015.

The Rector and theDirector presented theprofile of ANU and thestrengths of the universityto these Universities andinteracted with thePresidents, Vice-Presidents and Deans ofthese universities andexplored avenues for academic collaborations. Theyevinced keen interest in ANU faculties and expressedinterest in collaborations with the faculties of ANU in areaslike Biotechnology, Actuarial Sciences, Microbiology,Pharmacy, Management, Financial Management, Statistics,English and Tourism.

Visit of Japanese Team

A Japaneseteam of four members,Mr. Rajesh Pandya,Ms. Hoshino Tomoms,Mr. Ide and Mr. Yanagivisited ANU on 8-2-2015. They wereaccompanied by Prof.Vijaya Prakash, Vice-Chairman, APSCHE,

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COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES

All India Inter-University Baseball (Men &Women)Tournament 2014-15

Acharya Nagarjuna University organized the All IndiaInter-University Baseball Tournament (Men & Women) from3–7 January, 2015. 28 Men Teams and 29 Women Teamsfrom all over the country participated in this prestigioustournament.

The Tournament was inaugurated on 03-1-2015 byProf.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U. Thetournament was conducted on Knock-out cum league basis.The following is the result:

Position Men Result Women Result

Winner Acharya Nagarjuna University of Delhi,University Delhi

Runners-Up University of Delhi, Punjabi University,Delhi Patiala

Third Place Punjab University, Guru Nanak DevChandigarh University, Amritsar

Fourth Place University of Calicut, Punjab University,Calicut Chandigarh

The Prize Distribution function was conducted on 7-1-2015. Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, was theChief Guest of the function. Sri Rajendra, Secretary,Telangana State Baseball Association, Sri Naga Raju,Chairman, Referees’ Board, Karnataka and Sri Siva Sankar,Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Guntur gracedthe occasion.

Workshop on Preparation of Sports Policy forAndhra Pradesh

Acharya Nagarjuna University conducted a one dayworkshop on the Preparation of Sports Policy for AndhraPradesh on 20th February, 2015. This workshop wasinaugurated by Sri P.R. Mohan, Chairman, Sports Authorityof Andhra Pradesh, Sri Shashank Goel, IAS, Secretary toGovernment (YS&S), Government of Andhra Pradesh, SriK.R.B.H.N. Chakravarthi, IAS, Vice-Chairman & ManagingDirector, Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh. Arjuna &Dronacharya Awardees in Volleyball Sri A.Ramana Rao andSri M. Syam Sundara Rao, Sri E.Prasada Rao, Dronacharya

Awardee in Kabaddi, also participated in the Inauguralfunction. The Vice-Chancellor, the Rector and the Registrar,graced the occasion.

APPECET-2015 Committee MeetingA.P. State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad,

has entrusted the responsibility of conducting AndhraPradesh Physical Education Common Entrance Test(APPECET-2015) to Acharya Nagarjuna University.Prof.Y.Kishore, Dean, Faculty of Physical Education, Yogaand Sports Sciences, was nominated as Convener. Thecommittee meeting of APPECET -2015 was held at A.P. StateCouncil of Higher Education, Hyderabad on 13th March, 2015under the Chairmanship of Prof.L.Venugopal Reddy,Chairman, A.P.S.C.H.E, Hyderabad.

The Chairman, released the schedule of APPECET-2015 and the same was placed in the APPECET-2015Website i.e., www.appecet.org.in.

26th AGM of Inter-University Sports Board andSports Committee (AIU) for the year 2014-15

ANU hosted the 26th AGM of Inter-University SportsBoard and Sports Committee (AIU) for the year 2014-15 on20th March, 2015. This is the third time that ANU hasconducted this meeting. Earlier, it was conducted during theyears 2006 & 2013. In this meeting, the annual calendar ofNational University Games 2014-15 was finalized. Therevision of eligibility rules and fielding of Indian Universitiesteams in the World Universiade 2015 at Gwangju were themajor decisions.

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Vice-Chancellor, Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, chaired themeeting. Dr. Gurdeep Singh, Joint Secretary (Sports) ofAIU, Prof. Dalel Singh Chauhan, Arjuna Awardee inVolleyball, Prof.P.Rajasekhar, Registrar, and Dr.P.Johnson,Principal, College of Physical Education & Sports Sciencesand Prof. Y.Kishore were present in the inauguaral sessionof the meeting. About 50 Directors of Physical Educationand experts in the field of Physical Education and sportsfrom all over India attended this meeting.

National Seminar on Promoting Excellence in Sportsthrough University System

14 May to 24 June, 2014. Considering the Sportsbackground of the University and the available SportsInfrastructure, the NSNIS, Patiala has chosen ANU as acentre for the conduct of the course. This is the fourth yearthat the NIS is conducting the courses on the universitycampus.

Construction of Synthetic Athletic TrackThe Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of

India, has approved the proposal of ANU for laying of aSynthetic Athletic Track on the university campus under theUrban Sports Infrastructure Scheme (USIS) and sanctionedan amount of Rs.5.5 crores for laying an 8 lane SyntheticAthletic Track. This will be the first Synthetic Athletic Trackin Andhra Pradesh.

Construction of Fitness Center with Sports Sciencesbackup

The University Grants Commission has sanctioned anamount of Rs.2.50 Crores for the development of a FitnessCenter with sports sciences backup under the scheme ofDevelopment of Sports Infrastructure & Equipment inuniversities during the 12th plan period to Acharya NagarjunaUniversity.

The Association of Indian Universities has entrustedthe responsibility of conducting a National Seminar on thetheme “Promoting Excellence in Sports through UniversitySystem” to Acharya Nagarjuna University. The seminar wasconducted on 21.03.2015. Directors of Physical Educationfrom universities, other experts in the field of PhysicalEducation and sports persons from all over India attendedthe seminar.

NSNIS Six Weeks Certificate Course – 2015Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports, Patiala,

has allotted an extension center to Acharya NagarjunaUniversity for the conduct of a six weeks certificate coursein three events i.e. Athletics, Kho-Kho & Weightlifting. Thiscourse would be conducted on the university campus from

Sri P. Manikyala Rao, Minister for EndowmentDevelopment of Andhra Pradesh, visited ANU on 10-01-2015.

Sri Palle Raghunath Reddy, Minister for InformationTechnology and Sri Ravela Kishore Babu, Minister forSocial Welfare, visited ANU on 28-01-2015.

Sri A. Ramakrishna Reddy, M.L.A, Mangalagiri, met theVice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao on 24-2-2015.

VISIT OF DIGNITARIES

The Associate Director of ISRO Sri Seshagiri Raovisited the Data Analysis Centre of ISRO set up in AcharyaNagarjuna University on 2-1-2015. He interacted with theVice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao, and other universityofficials.

VISIT OF EXPERT

OTHER EVENTS CONDUCTED AT ANU CAMPUSState Inter District Boys U-19 Hockey Championship:The Guntur District Indoor Hockey Association conductedState Inter-District Boys U-19 Hockey Championship onthe University campus during 10-11, January 2015.

27th Junior Nationals & 20th Sub Junior Nationals NetballChampionships : Andhra Pradesh Netball Association,Vijayawada conducted the 27th Junior Nationals & 20th SubJunior Nationals Netball Championships on the Universitycampus from 19 - 22 February, 2015.40th AIESCB Hockey Tournament :APTRANSCO SportsCouncil, Hyderabad conducted the 40th AIESCB HockeyTournament on the University Campus from 26 -30 March2015.

Inauguration of GERMI Research Centre Freshers’ Day CelebrationsUniversity College of Engineering and Technology

conducted the Freshers’ Day celebrations for 1st B.Tech.students. Prof. P.Siddiah, Principal and the Vice-ChancellorProf. K.V.Rao stated that all the 300 seats were filled in thefirst phrase itself while is a good sign.

M. Tech. (Mechanical) Foreign Students: FAREWELLUniversity College of Engineering and Technology

organized a grand farewell to M. Tech. (Mechanical) Foreignstudents. Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, theRector, the Registrar and others participated while Prof. P.Siddaiah, Principal, presided over the programme.

ANUSODHANA

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

University College of Engineering and Technologyestablished GERMI (Gujarat Energy Research ManagementCentre) Research Centre which was inaugurated on 9th

February by Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor ANU.On this occasion T. Harinarayana, Director, GERMIResearch Centre started Communication and ModelingResearch Centre, Experimental Research Centre andCorporate Office in Civil and Mechanical Block. CertificateCourses on solar power would be started in the centre.Further, he said that University –GERMI Research Centreplays a major role in making Guntur as a rooftop solar citylike Gandhi Nagar in Gujarat.

Human Life depends on Satellite TechnologyUniversity College of Engineering and Technology

conducted a programme to sign a deal between theUniversity Engineering College and ISRO Centre,Bangalore. Dr. D.V.A. Raghava Murthy, the Chief Guest,said that human life depends on satellites; Engineeringstudents now have a chance to make prototypes of smallsatellites. Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, the Rector,the Registrar; the OSD; and others participated while Prof.P.Siddiah presided over the program.

ANUCET Students’ MeritApproximately fifteen students of ANU College of

Engineering and Technology got good ranks in GATE Examto get seats in IIT, NIT and PG Courses.

University Campus SelectionsUniversity College of Engineering and Technology

provided a platform for Campus selections to a prestigiouscompany Konsierge Techno Private Ltd, Lucknow on 10th

January 2014. 160 students participated in groupdiscussions, personal and technical interview. TenEngineering Students were selected in the campusselections. Students from Masters in Computer Applicationof ANU were selected for WIPRO, Hyderabad on 10-01-2015.

University College of Engineering and Technologyorganized a national level student SymposiumANUSODHANA 2K15. The chief guest Prof. NarasimhaReddy said that development of any place is possible onlywith new inventions and that every student should study tobe in a position to offer jobs rather than to be in the positionof asking for a job. The Vice-Chancellor, the Rector, theRegistrar; the OSD and others attended the programme.Prof. P.Siddiah presided over the program.

WORKSHOP (GARUDA)

A workshop on Global Access of Resources underDistributed Architecture Centre (GARUDA) was organizedby C-Dac, Bangalore, in ANU College of Engineering &Technology, ANU as part of the MoU on 23-01-2015. Ms.Divya from C-DAC, Bangalore Chief Technical Officer,participated in the GARUDA Workshop. The Vice-Chancellorand other officials were present.

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