LITTLE FLOWER COLLEGE,GURUVAYOOR

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

REPORT OF RESEARCH CLUB

2020-2021

The Research club was formally started in our department in the year 2014.The aim of research club

was to inculcate research aptitude among students. The main activities of the research club included

Workshops,Debates,Exhibitions,Group discussions, Symposium,Seminars, Expert lectures,Field study

etc.

1. WEBINAR ON “TRANSFORMATIONAL MINDSET: INNOVATING MINDS FOR

SUCCESS IN THE DIGITAL WORLD” ON 4TH

JULY 2020

The research club of the department of History has organized state level webinar on

“Transformational mindset: innovating minds for success in the digital world” on 4th July 2020.

Dr.Ajmal Mueen MA, Assistant Professor, MAMO college,Mukkam was the resource person of the

webinar and has talked about the very insightful ideas on this subject. It was very informative and a

great experience to all the participants. There were students and teachers were participated in the

webinar.

2. NATIONAL LEVEL ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION

In connection with world population day, the research club of the department of History has

organized national level essay writing competition on “Pandemic and Women: Measures to

safeguard the Health and Rights of Women” on 11th July 2020. The students from various

colleges have participated in this competition. Anna Mary Varghese, II M.A,History,

University College, Trivandrum has secured First position in this competition.

3. WEBINAR ON “WRITING LOCAL HISTORY: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES” ON 18TH

JULY 2020.

The research club of department of History has conducted webinar on “Writing Local History: Tools

and Techniques” on 18th July 2020. Dr,Vysakh A.S, Assistant Professor, Post Graduate Department of

History & Research centre, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram was the

resource person of the webinar and has talked about the very insightful ideas on this subject. He

argued that the writing of local history enriches the life and times of the community of a particular

place by providing information related to historical sites and societies. It was very informative and a

great experience to all the participants. There were students and teachers from various colleges in

Kerala participated in the webinar.

4. PPT COMPETITION ON 28TH

AUGUST 2020

As part of the157th birth Anniversary of Mahatma Ayyankali, Research club of the Department of

History had conducted PPT Competition on 28th August 2020. The theme of the PPT competition was

on values and philosophy of Mahatma Ayyankali. The day reminds one that Mahatma Ayyankali,

one of the first of the great Dalit reformers, who transformed the lives of millions in

Travancore by standing up for their rights against the iniquitous social practices in the

society.

5. POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

In connection with Hiroshima-Nagasaki day, Research club of the department of History has

organized poster Making Competition “NO WAR” from 6th August to 9th August 2020. This

competition was mainly conducted to promote peace and create awareness about the threat of

nuclear weapons through their creative posters. Students did remarkable work and enjoyed

their creativity & imagination.

6. AN ORIENTATION PROGRAMME ON CIVIL SERVICES

The Research club of department of History has organized an online orientation programme on Civil

Services titled ‘Let us know about Civil Services ‘on 26th September 2020. This programme aims to

educate students about various aspects of cracking the civil service examination. Ms.Anju K.S IAS,

sub collector of Perinthalmanna was the resource person of orientation programme

7. ONLINE SPEECH COMPETITION ON OCCASION OF GANDHI JAYANTHI”

The Research club of the department of History has conducted an ‘Online Speech

Competition on Occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi’ on 2nd October 2020. Gandhi Jayanti is

celebrated on October 2 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. We

suggested one of the important Topics for the speech can be ‘Gandhi and Non Violence’.

Considering the scenario in India as well as around the world, this topic will be more relevant

to talk about. Niranjana Ramesh ,III BA Hisory, has secured FIRST PRIZE in this

competition

8. POSTER MAKING COMPETITION

In connection with Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Research club of the Department of History has organized

Poster making competition on 31st October 2020. The birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is

being observed as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity Day) on 31st October 2020. We decided to

conduct this competition on the theme ‘ Ek Bharath:Shreshth Bharath’. Ameera N F has secured first

prize while Aiswarya K.C and Rizana Nazrin placed second and third position respectively.

9. MALAYALAM POETRY WRITING CONTEST-2K20”

In connection with Kerala Piravi, Research club of the Department of History has conducted

Malayalam Poetry writing contest-2k20 on 1st November 2020. The theme of the contest is Jivitha

Mantra After Covid-19.Kerala Day or Kerala Piravi is celebrated to commemorate the birth of

Kerala as an independent State in the Republic of India on November 1, 1956. Sneha C P,III BA

Hisory, has secured FIRST PRIZE in this competition

10. A TALK ON CONSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT OF INDIA

In connection with Constitution day, Research club of the Department of History has organized a talk

on “Constitutional Perspective of the Position of President of India” on 26th November 2020. It is

celebrated on 26 November every year. In 2020, it marks the 71st anniversary of the adoption of the

Constitution and raises awareness about the Indian Constitution. Arjun M, Assistant Professor (On

Contract), Department of political Science, Little flower college,Guruvayoor was resource person of

the day and talked elaborately on the constitutional powers of President.180 students and 3 teachers

were attended in this talk.

11. DEBATE ON “MYTH AND REALITY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF RIGHT TO

EDUCATION”

In connection with Human Rights Day, The research club of the Department of History and political

science jointly organized a debate on the topic “Myth and Reality in Implementation of Right to

Education” on 10th December 2020. This day is an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of human

right. Students were showing much interest in this topic. Two students from each year of the

department of history were attended in this debate.