Golden Jubilee Souvenir - Dept of English, St Thomas College, Kozhencherry

Memoriae... MEMORIES . . . Adv. B. Harry Lal - Student of 2003 – ’06 B.A. Batch; currently Advocate, Kerala High Court. Arequest from my teacher to write an article for the souvenir initially got me confused as to what I could write. I was reminded of a similar call from my teachers on a fine evening a few months ago, inviting me to attend the Annual Day of the English Department. It was fortunate that the scheduled day was a Saturday and no other commitments were there for the day; I happily agreed to attend the function. That night my thoughts went back to my college days between, say June 2003 and 2006. . . about my classmates, teachers, seniors, juniors, all in a single prism. Through the WhatsApp group of my class, I learned that all my friends too had been invited, but, each of them were in their own places, with their own personal and professional commitments; I however, decided to go. The moment I entered the campus, I was caught by some kind of strong feeling, a nostalgia that took me 20 years back. Initially we were six boys and sixteen girls when we joined 1st DC in 2003. Four discontinued and left the Course and we were a strong sixteen in the final year. The three years of our campus life were vibrant. They were three enthusiastic years of life with a modicum of studies. Learning apparently did not come to us from books in the syllabus. It was a marvellous journey of learning which included friendship, a little politics, love, quarrels and emotional exercises. Of course, we didn’t then realize that these were precious days which we would sorely miss after the course. During college days we dreamt about a career; only after we left college did we realize that the golden period of our life was no other but our college days. We might have been the last generation that used film cameras, kept pictures in albums, to keep afresh our fond memories of our college days. Later came the digital cameras, mobile camera, social media and high speed internet. Our college days were in that passing phase. The films we used were costly but I have my album as a storehouse of warm memories with me. Now students are living in an era of high speed internet and social media. We might have friends in the virtual world, but no virtual relation can be compared to the physical presence and the camaraderie shared among friends on the campus. The seriousness of student politics is a farce which is intended only to serve the interest of the various political dispensations. Friends in campus require neither to shed blood of each other nor to be trained to be propaganda machines. Freedom of thought and expression can be manipulated but students should not lose their keen mind. Each individual has the right to have certain views. Serious deliberations of views and ideas only enrich the vision of all. I wish our educational institutions would facilitate provision for serious informed discussions and debates on campus inviting the best in each subject. The ability to have no qualms towards another for having a rival view is the quality of a great mind. A few years after leaving campus life, we shall not feel the same towards issues which we thought were the biggest of all during our college days. We will then feel them to be much lighter and mostly they would become a laughing stock on memory’s page. My reveries have urged in me the desire to be with my friends once more. Get-togethers should be held often and must never be missed. They strengthen the beautiful bond of friendship, and relive those pleasant, vibrant college days. - 51 -

GOLDEN JUBILEE SOUVENIR YOUTH DRAIN Alisha Sali - Student of 2016 –’19 B.A. & 2019 -’21 M.A. Batches, Ms Sali is currently pursuing research for PhD. The world youth population is estimated The youth are the major concern of this to be 1.2 billion, and the statistics article, so the focus transcends to this age reveal that the percentage of youth share demographic group. How can youngsters will fall from 16% to 14% in the coming be transformed into nation-builders? years. What could be the probable reasons Nelson Mandela once said that education for the decline of youth share towards all is the most influential weapon to change kinds of development? Can nations afford the face of the world. Education is the such a downfall as the youth have been fundamental tool that can be employed considered the future and building blocks by youth to initiate progress in every of development? What is the stumbling sector of society. This is a grave issue since block to youngsters that prevent them from Indians account for the largest population being responsible towards their respective of illiterate adults in the world amounting nations? Why do we find a tremendous to 37% of the global total. Another sad fact increase in brain drain in India? These is that women form the majority among are a few questions that highlight the that illiterate group. Besides all the cultural turmoil that our country is on the verge of and economic hindrances faced by youth, experiencing. Seeking and implementing double marginalization faced by women in remedies to eradicate the threats raised the education sector is an unquestionable by the above-stated queries assist the cause for the decline of youth share in the youngsters and enable them to tackle the national economy. unemployment that is rampant in our The New National Education Policy country. This measure will eventually implemented on 29 July 2020 by the lead to an investment in the national and Ministry of Human Resource Development international economies. Contemplating dismissed educational policies of the last everything in terms of economy and thirty-four years. Access, equity, quality, development is with the stipulation of the affordability, and accountability constitute present scenario of the world. the five pillars of The New Education Policy. The World Health Organization declared It endeavours to make the education system 1985 as the International Youth Year more inclusive, equitable, and accessible on considering the indispensable role by specially catering to the marginalized played by the youth towards national sections of society. The new 5+3+3+4 development. International Youth Day was education system replacing the old 10+2 observed for the first time on 12 August system is the notable change introduced 2000 as an awareness day designated by by the new policy. The transformation of the United Nations. To evaluate the issues India into a global knowledge superpower faced by youth worldwide, the United by promoting research and innovation, Nations has initiated this program of improving the quality of education and observing International Youth Day so that thereby increasing the GER in higher government could deal with youth issues education to 50% by 2035 forms some of more effectively. The 2022 International the significant goals and visions of the New Youth Day theme was “Intergenerational National Education Policy. The concern is Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages.” whether the improvements made to the The United Nation’s official website posits New National Policy will be implemented that the objective of International Youth and upheld with immediate effect. A part Day 2022 was to highlight that action of society constitutes the underprivileged is required to be taken addressing all therefore disabling them from accessing generations to achieve the Sustainable education due to the limitations imposed Development Goals (SDGs) and leave no by cultural, socio-political, and economic one behind. It promotes intergenerational factors whereas others fail to recognize solidarity and degrades ageism, a and understand the power of education. discriminatory practice based on age The New National Education Policy is equally affecting both young and old. trying to rectify the above-stated concern - 52 -

by providing more awareness and opportunities to the Memoriae... backward sections of society. What is the scenario after attaining quality education? a genuine setback in the progression of the country as Does education help youngsters to secure a job and settle the well-versed brains of Indian youngsters are never in life? Employment and job opportunities with assured to be utilized for the overall development of the home basic and satisfying salaries are nowhere to be found in country. Technically updated version of Indian youth are India and this grounds the phenomenon of brain drain in potentially exploited by foreign countries leading to their India. Despite the initiatives made by the education sector, upgradation in every aspect. How can India tackle the a majority of Indian students are migrating to foreign detrimental effect of this brain drain is the question of countries, especially to places where they are offered the hour. permanent residence. The gaps in India’s education What measures can be employed to tackle the brain infrastructure force students to fly abroad where they are drain in India? An all-encompassing educational system offered a better educational environment amalgamated devoid of any constraints to any section of society must be with high paid salaried jobs and an improved standard properly implemented. The dearth of opportunities and of living when compared to jobless life in their home employment must be eradicated and a proper payment country. The phenomenon of brain drain is not gender policy should be adopted to assure the Indian youth that biased as both men and women are willingly migrating their mother country can support and help them live to live an assured life. The statistics detailing the number a better life. Money is always a defining factor in every of Indian students applying to study abroad leave one aspect of life and Indian students cannot be blamed if spellbound and tongue-tied. It is estimated that around they chose to leave their country and settle in a foreign two million Indian students would be studying abroad land. The leaders of the nation who are in power running by 2024. the machinery of India ought to focus on developing Studying abroad and equipping oneself with the best employment opportunities rather than fattening their theoretical and practical knowledge is an appreciable pockets. It is necessary to call attention to the fact that achievement at the individual level. But this does not without the fresh minds and well-equipped brains of contribute to national growth as the youngsters who youngsters, India would never achieve a magnificent have migrated never intend to return to their homeland global standing. Therefore, it is the responsibility of to practically implement the knowledge system they every individual to become an illuminating agent that have built through their foreign studies. This causes would drive our nation from darkness to a new, bright, and refreshing morning every day. Let the youth be the deciding factor in the future of our country. ON DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE PLAIN Arjun R. Student of 2015 –’18 B.A. and 2018 -’20 M.A. Batches, Mr Arjun R. is currently Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, PRDS College of Arts and Science, Amara, Changanacherry. Perhaps Preferred me to be president. I was a But Heterosexual Homophobic I am a European Universalist Progressive Permissive Pansexual Muscular Macho MCP Monarch Indigenous Indian With White Skin and a White Wife Da Da Da Everything would have been easier. Dark Dravidian Dalit I would have been Atheist Author. Celebrating sexism Thus I Concurring colonialism Oppose oppression Perpetuating patriarchy Explore expressions Denouncing democracy Counter casteism Reiving racism. Write rights. People would have Hope that some day perhaps Whooped at my wedding A progressive population Adored my alliterations Would peruse this poem Accepted my aggression And wonder what sort of world it was. Fired rifles at my fancy funeral - 53 -

GOLDEN JUBILEE SOUVENIR DARK BITES! Elna Ann Thomas - II M.A. English Alarge amount of research has been conducted on body image and media. Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines body image as “a subjective picture of one’s own physical appearance established both by self-observation and by noting the reactions of others.” People in today’s world are preoccupied with an ideal body image which often distorts their actual body image. Reality shows have the controlling ability to change one’s perceptions on actual reality. A study conducted in 2019 found that people who watch television strongly prefer thin body. Under this influence, they tend to believe that perfect body standards are aspirational conveniently ignoring the fact that it can affect their mental health. A large percentage of the people watching these shows constitute children and youth. Childhood is the phase that has a direct impact on teenage. The things we see and hear definitely make an impact on our life. Teenage is a period in which an individual understands a lot about his/ her body and here he/she undergoes the most important changes in identity. Reality shows of these kinds instill the idea of perfect body in children’s minds and grow uncontrollably, resulting in a high range of insecurity in their teenage. Among the young audience, one in seven has the tendency to commit suicide. These narratives gradually become internalized and disrupt their mental stability and result in situations like body dysmorphia. A child who grows up watching these ideal images not only does self harm but also tends to harm others. In their immature mind, anyone who doesn’t fit into the beauty standards is an object of ridicule. The simple word “tease” gradually develops into more complicated words like “shame” and “bully”. This bullying may destroy a child’s entire life and remain as a scar. People around never realize the depth of the wound until they experience it. In the case of children one cannot blame them because they get this idea from their surroundings especially from the media. In India, skin colour is an important factor causing body dissatisfaction. Skin whitening products have a good market in India. Advertisements make this job easier. Indians have the strong obsession towards fairness and the media make use of this opportunity to make fun of people based on their skin colour. While focusing on body, people always concentrate on women but it does not mean that men don’t experience these. Features like muscular body, thick moustache and beard indicate manliness according to the society. Reality shows encourage one to disconnect from one’s own self. In Malayalam, we do witness a wide range of reality shows that make use of humour to propagate the idea of ideal body. The blending of humour with body image and body shaming paves the way to spread the false notion of ideal beauty deep inside the minds of people. These lethal jokes generate three types of people: those who do not get influenced by it, those who do not have an interest towards any way of thought and the last group who strictly believes in the toxic school of thought. People tend to live a false life when they fail to meet the ideal beauty standards. They experience severe bullying and body shaming because of the influence of media. In order to avoid this negative influence the media makers should include a diverse range of people in their shows. They should also portray people in their real form not to make fun of them but to make everyone realize that being different is not ugly. Change cannot be expected to happen soon but someday it will change. One such comic intervention is Adha FULL series, developed from the partnership of UNICEF, BBC Media Action and Dove Self Esteem Project. “The Effects of Appearance-Based Reality Shows on Body Image” by Amanda F. Suplee states that a form of media that has been given little research attention is reality television. Individually one should focus on his/her health and not body. One should observe and listen to his/her body and should give care based on their own observations and not on other’s opinion because each body differs. Rather than attempting severe changes, move your body that makes you feel good. It is predominant that one should gain the confidence to present one’s body in its uniqueness. - 54 -

Memoriae... TRANSLATING REGIONAL TO GLOBAL: THE SPACE OF MALAYALAM LITERATURE IN INDIAN LITERATURE Jins Jose - Research Scholar, Department of English, St Thomas College “Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life”: Fernando Pessova “Through the act of translation, we break out of linguistic confinement and reach many other communities”: Ngugi wa Thiong’o Literature can be defined as the sublime expressive art form that enlivens and rejuvenates human life. In the realms of literature, translation is a bridging point where the perfect pitching of the exchange happens between diverse cultures. The word translation means ‘carried from one place to another’. It can be defined as the perpetual correspondence between two cultures or two milieus intricately interconnected and unveils numerous possibilities to the world. In the wake of new trends in literature, the scope and width of fiction and related literary genres have become vigorously demanding. In this scenario, a close analysis of Indian literature shows how it represents the various problems and prospects of the current world order. Indian literature is arguably a by-product of the Colonial cultural domination deliberately created by the imperial ideologies and philosophies of European thinkers. The Eurocentric British ideologies on education were the prime foundations and pillars of Indian English Literature. The arrival of English swept and replaced the superiority of all the other Indian languages, including Urdu, Hindi, Tamil and Bengali. After the British Colonial rule, Indian literature had to find its own Indianness in literature. The resurgence of regional literature after the Postcolonial wave was a radical paradigm shift to the Indian literary fore. The Postcolonial perspectives framed and carved out from the Postcolonial, Orientalist ideologies brought out a neo sensibility to Indian literature. This can be traced from the works of writers, including Vikram Seth, Jhumpa Lahiri, Amitav Ghosh, Anita Nair, and Kiran Desai. But this Indian writing incessantly revolved around the middle-class tensions of the Post British India where they drew themes out of the socio, political, economic ruptures of the middle-class society of the aforementioned times. However, few iconoclasts rebelled against the hegemony of upper-class writers. They were tremendously illuminated and inspired by the Marxist ramifications and Subaltern propositions of Antonio Gramsci. In fact, literature produced after the post-globalized era precariously reflects the vicissitudes and anxieties of the marginalized sections. Malayalam literature has been opined as productive and radical in the Indian scenario, and is distinguished by its firebrand writers, who wrote in the framework of political and regional representations. It is argued that Malayalam literature has produced a number of English translations to the wide canvas of Indian literature. This south Indian language is rich with abundant fiction writers, poets and critics. Some chief writers from Kerala, including Basheer, O. V Vijayan, Anand, Zachariah, are still dominant even after years of their works’ translations. The Legends of Khasak was translated by the author himself, where he admits that while translating to English, he lost the heart and soul of the novel. The dense philosophical meditations deliberated upon in the novel written in Malayalam, could not be properly translated by the bilingual genius himself. Hence the originality of the fiction was lost. V. Abdullah, the translator of Basheer shares his experiences while translating Basheer’s colloquial style in fiction. Basheer remains as a master craftsman of storytelling. His exceptional wit, and sharp and dark ironies, wrapped in the colloquial composition of Malayalam astonished readers all over the globe. Anand is a Pan Indian Malayalam novelist whose works are noteworthy for problematizing power structures and social hierarchical binaries. His novels and short stories have been translated into English and received critical attention from the readers. In the gamut of contemporary Malayalam literature, a gang of new-wave writers have emerged and rejuvenated the literature, especially fiction and short story. K R Meera, V. J James, Benyamin, T. D Ramakrishnan and S Hareesh are some among them. Evoked with political, social histories and cultural discourses, their works are immensely replete with the global literary sensibilities. Many Malayalam works have been translated to English and have become international bestsellers, receiving critical acclaim from people all over the world. Recognized as a creative, organic literary representation, Malayalam literature arguably deals with the divergent discourses in society, from social inequalities and - 55 -

GOLDEN JUBILEE SOUVENIR environmental issues to the problems of the people in the with different titles - Aadujeevitham translated into margins. In deploying treatment, styles, and narrative English as Goatdays and Mullappoo Niramulla Pakalukal patterns, these new writers keep their signatures by as Jasmine Days. S Hareesh, a renowned short story writer invigorating and initiating multidisciplinary discourses and screenplay writer is an iconoclast in Malayalam from society. Regional representation in their works fiction. Hareesh’s Moustache, originally written as Meesha addresses the oppressed classes of the society. This feature in Malayalam was involved in controversies. Hareesh’s is a distinguishing aspect of the postmodern Malayalam short story collection, Appan translated into English as writers of the present literature. Adam has been acclaimed as a significant Indian short story and was adapted into screen as ‘Eden’ by Malayalam K R Meera’s Hangwoman, originally written as Aarachar filmmaker Sanju Surendran. This also won film awards in in Malayalam is a translated novel which focusses on the lives of a hangman family through the female protagonist the International Film Festival of Kerala. M Mukundan’s aDlseolhci,riaticSaollliylorqeucyeiviseda. translated work from Malayalam view. The translated version can be considered as a N.S. Madhavan’s Litanies of Dutch remarkable attempt set against the conventional word by word translation. It is a triumph in Malayalam literature Battery, Vinoy Thomas’s Anthill, Sara Joseph’s Gift in Green are some bestseller works translated into English that the majority of ManederGa’osspweol rakcsc,oirndcinlugdtionJgudYaesll,ohwavies from Malayalam. the Colour of Longing been translated into English. Readability and the grave It is a fact that these writers have found space in the global feminist visions are the two peculiar features of K R literary scenario with their own divergent ingenious Meera’s novels. T D Ramakrishnan and Benyamin are two fictional representations. Indian literature, specifically established writers of Malayalam fiction. Most of their focused its shift from grand narratives to the mini- novels map unrecognized divergent histories accurately narratives after the political devolutions and uprisings in from the marginalized spaces of society. Sugandhi Alias the Asian, European countries, including Russia, UK, Gulf Andal Devanayaki written by T D Ramakrishnan, set in countries. A close glimpse into contemporary Malayalam the political and cultural history of Sri Lankan Island literature will show that the aforementioned literature has been widely read and translated into English. The has meticulously contributed to the crux of Indian novel was also shortlisted for the South Asian DSC prize. literature. The genuine regionality in the Malayalam Ramakrishnan used Sinhala, Tamil and Malayalam literature addresses themes from neglected regions, words in the novel which remain untranslated. Like deprived gender spaces, exploited environments, void Ramakrishnan, Benyamin has penned a few novels in human relations, extinct performances to marginalized Malayalam. His works have been translated into English micro histories. THE TALE OF TOE NAILS Rev. Dan Thomas George - Student of 2012 –’15 B.A. Batch; Currently Assistant Director of Dr Alexander Mar Thoma Fellowship and Guidance Home, Vellore. It grew and grew And yet the longing remains Old and grey For the very same children In the neglect of years Blood of their blood Uncared, unkempt. Although they have forsaken. Once they were pink . Now they are dark . . . It mourns with pain For they have sad stories Like cancer does, maybe To tell, and they cry. More deadlier than cancer, No care, no attention The feeling of rejection. None to notice their presence there Will someone cut down these nails? Loneliness is all - its sole mate So it can dream pink On the feet they stay gnarled, contorted. Like it was once, before it knew the It has tales to tell about, grey and dark. Years of sacrifice, self-denial, Will someone cut down these nails? Anxiety and stress, To help feel that the life lived Tears and toil – all for the children. was meaningful, To embrace death with dignity, Conquering all regrets. - 56 -

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GOLDEN JUBILEE SOUVENIR DbÀ¯n hen¨p sI«n-bn-cn-¡p¶ Nc-Sn-eqsS kzbw A£-c-¡q-«p-IÄ ]pXp Xe-ap-dsb B´-co-Ihpw _me³kv sNbvXp \\S-¡p¶ Ip«n-Isf Iïn-«n-tÃ, BßmÀ°-hp-amb Cg-b-Sp-¸-§-fn \\n¶v A\\y-am- ¡ptam F¶v Rm³ `b-s¸-Sp¶p. kwL-t\\-Xmhv ]W-ti-J-c-W-¯nsâ Xnc-¡n-em-bn- tImhnUv Ime-s¯- hn-ZymÀ°n Bß-l-Xy-IÄ cn-¡pw. Ip«n shÃp-hn-fn-ItfmsS Nc-Sn \\S-¡pw. A³]-Xn-t\\m-S-Sp-¡p-¶p. Ft´ Pohn-¡m³ kÖ- am-¡m³ DÅ ]cn-io-e-\\-amb hnZym-`ym-k-¯nsâ {i²n-¨n-«ptïm B Ip-«n-bpsS A½sb? B kv{Xo D]-t`m-àm-¡Ä PohnXw Dt]-£n-¡p¶p? ImcWw efn-X-amWv an¡-t¸m-gpw. \"\"F\\n¡v Bcp-anÃ'' F¶ Nph-«n-ep-ïmhpw; IqsS-bp-ïmIpw; Xsâ km¶n²yw A_-²-hn-Nm-cw. A§-s\\-sb-¦n Acn-In-embn BÄ Dïm-hpI F¶-Xà {][m\\w \"\"Rm³ IqsS Dïv'' Ip«nbv¡v Dd-¸m-¡m³ Hcp {U½n Xmf-an-«p-sIm- F¶v A]-cs\\ t_m[y-s¸-Sp-¯p-Ibpw AXn Dd- ¸n-¡p-I-bp-amWv \\ap¡v ap³]n-epÅ shÃp-hn-fn. ïv. CXmWv hkvXpX :\"\"Ip«n \\o \\S¡q; Rm³ hgn-b-cn-Inse ]cn-Nn-X-amb Hcp kÀ¡kv C\\w IqsS-bpïv'' A½-bpsS Dd-¸v. Pohn-X-bm-{X-bnse HmÀ½n-¸n¡mw RmWn-t·Â Ifn. cïp I¼n-I-fn RmWn-t·Â Ifn-IÄ¡v IqsS \\n¡m³ Bfp-ïm- Ip-¶-Xn-s\\, hoWm Ipä-s¸-Sp-¯m-\\-Ã, Icp-Xm\\pw Fgp-t¶Â¸n-¡m\\pw Bfp-ïm-hp-¶n-S-¯mWv sshIm-cnI ]n´p-W-bpsS ip`-kq-N-\\-IÄ AÀ°- ]qÀ®-am-Ip-¶-Xv. PENDENT Prof. Febu George Mathai Kurichiyath - Assistant Professor (2007- ), Department of English, St Thomas College, Kozhencherry; Former Member of the MG University Senate and of the PG Board of Studies.. Yes the rise to high change And up from a State Archive Has been added to the cart A Pterodactyl scooped me And amazoned And was about to savour me Across the seas When a kid switched on cartoon A high tide predicted And the quiver gulped the dinosaur Along with the mount it perched During the storm, first wave The rocks disappeared in seconds I hid under a pillow And I was in midair And did not sleep, Flying, unhitched. That night I dreamt nothing; During the torrent, second wave Sometime I saved a duck In media res And held him close to me From above During thunderbolts I met my Alma Mater Never knowing well Campus of singing birds That I was his cage, And blossoming trees His loud quacks echo louder; My English Department During the snow, third wave And Manglish classrooms I dislocated a hen from pecking With new rail roads Old migrant leaves, And skyscrapers Brooding over her eggs, With no piece Her warmth sheltering me; Of the vernacular left. And when the hundredth wave hit It was a quake, sleep tremored I have no selfies to post, I woke up screaming No no to say no to yes. - 58 -

Memoriae... WOMEN, IT’S TIME YOU STOPPED WAILING! Dr Vineetha S - Assistant Professor (1997 - ), Department of English St Thomas College, Kozhencherry. The internet has a penchant for taking machinery for the construction of modern you on unpremeditated digital journeys walls of segregation to create pockets of along unfamiliar terrains, during your idle hatred and intolerance. hours. The result: you either serendipitously Alongside all the rationality and political chance upon something that excites you or correctness that characterise the painfully get entangled in thorny pieces of contemporary world, there is an equal or information that sets your mind bleeding. even greater amount of regressive material Last day, for me, it was the turn of the latter. that is being resurrected through these The thorny bush was this: Sexist scriptural cultural excavations. The revival of these quotes! ancient practices results in an indirect Not surprisingly, scriptures of all major reestablishment of an ancient ethos we had religions had profusely contributed to once abandoned in the course of our social the chunk I happened to go through. I and cultural evolution. Imagine the level of must admit that I was shocked to the harm our women can be subject to and how core to find women being denigrated as a disastrous it can be for the achievement of separate species to be controlled, protected, our goal of gender equality, if the sentiments pacified and subdued; as dependent, in the scriptural quotes I began with creep submissive, attached to the sensory objects, back into our society! untrustworthy, undisciplined, unintelligent That brings us to an important question— and so on. Are the religious scriptures to be blamed? Time has passed and, though women’s My answer would be NO! The scriptures status has improved beyond question, the were written in the ancient past, in a wailing over persisting gender inequality, totally different milieu with a different set presided over by the deeply ingrained of knowledge, understanding and socio- patriarchal mind-set of the society at large, political development. What might have is getting louder and louder by the day. The been appropriate in those primitive days primitive instincts of domination based on cannot be so now. The anachronism involved physical prowess that refuse to die deep in literally adopting them now is the issue. inside the male psyche, in spite of centuries We cannot blame the manufacturer for of civilization and socialization, may be the complications after using a medicine one reason that keeps gender equality still post expiry date. Do we behave, eat, dress elusive. The male, physically stronger but or move about or conduct life the way our psychologically weaker than the female, forefathers did? Then why this insistence on tries to maintain his precarious position by reviving ancient beliefs and practices as such attempts at domination and subjugation. that inherently carry with them sentiments The second reason is more subtle and, antagonistic to our womenfolk? perhaps, controversial. Its source is the And, the most horrifying aspect of the politically motivated atavistic throwback scenario is that our women themselves are by different communities and religions to openly willing to embrace these misogynistic find, reconstruct and preserve their own revivals in an overenthusiastic spirit of influential spaces in a highly globalized freemasonry and combative competition world. As technology and travel keep with the other groups that are in no way physical barriers crumbling, vested groups different on this count. are busy constructing mental walls out of The third reason behind the lament over the religious, cultural and ethnic bricks. Self- continuing status of women as the second sex styled leaders of specific groups and wily is the attitude of women themselves. Even the politicians with an eye on these groups as most pessimistic assessment of the gender vote-banks, competitively dig into their scenario will show that the modern woman ancient past and come up with outdated has come a very long way from the woman relics that are conveniently misinterpreted of yore who was dumped down the cellars of and modified to serve as material and - 59 -

GOLDEN JUBILEE SOUVENIR neglect of positive achievements, will only ruin women’s the social structure, only to be exploited and abused by confidence. I have heard some women, fortunate to have men for their advancements and entertainment. In spite been free from the ill effects of patriarchal misogyny, of the continuing existence of a large number of women claiming, out of some queer consciousness of vicarious from the economically and socially lower classes who victimhood (or deliberately to strike a chord with their are openly and violently ill-treated by their addicted and audience by echoing popular clichés), that ALL women perverted menfolk; and, in spite of the existence of a large are invariably victims of male tyranny. This practice of number of women from the middle and upper classes insincere drumbeating will not only keep reinforcing who secretly undergo and silently put up with similar the myth of women’s second grade status but also instil circumstances in order to safeguard their public image in the minds of even liberated men a false sense of and family status, we cannot but say that womenfolk as a entitlement to the unjust privileges men in general have group have managed to move forward much and join, or been enjoying solely on the basis of their gender. It can even replace, men in almost all fields of human activity. even corrupt the minds of our young boys who would Crimes included. Any misogynistic comment publicly otherwise cumulatively imbibe the positive lessons of aired is instantly slammed by the entire society. Our emerging gender neutrality and contribute to the creation education sector and social schemes offer various women- of a gender-fairer world. The misuse of women friendly friendly programmes that have been successfully utilized provisions by a miniscule section of over smart women by smart girls and women to emerge victorious in various is creating a negative image of women as potential fields. Our criminal laws, though well-intentioned, are snares. They forget that they are harming the prospects unfairly balanced in favour of women. A large section of of innumerable other hapless women for whom these men have by now abandoned their patriarchal moorings ‘biased’ provisions were incorporated into our law books. and have helped in the establishment of fairer man- So, my advice to the women community is this: Stop woman equations within the family. Clearly, women are wailing and start celebrating what you have achieved so enjoying the relatively best time in history, though there far so that achievements become a habit. Let the world is still a long way to go. know that your days have arrived and there is no looking However, sadly, the more visible and vocal champions of back now; that the modern woman is going to be guided women’s cause, who act as self-proclaimed representatives not by the past anecdotes of discrimination but by the of the female community, choose to ignore the future visions of absolute equality and neutrality; and positive developments achieved in the area of women that what she needs is not sympathy, charity, protection empowerment and gender equality and keep harping on or reservation but equality of opportunity, sharing space what is yet to be achieved or on exaggerated versions of with men and, of course, not fighting with them. May our earlier practices of discrimination which have generally womenfolk be able to write new scriptures of success that been overcome though not fully rooted out. This is not will ultimately render even our laws gender neutral! to argue that the dark sides are not to be discussed. But, this regular broadcasting of negativism, in total CLASSROOMS Prof. Siby John - Assistant Professor (2014 - ), Department of English, St Thomas College, Kozhencherry. Classrooms are not physical structures- the walls, benches and desks. They are the spaces where restless souls come together, To share their experience, joy, love, thoughts and ideas. Some of the seekers are always in the pursuit of getting companionship. Some are merely whiling away their time doing nothing worthwhile. Some come for intermittent napping in the classroom. But some come as caterpillars, seeking knowledge and wisdom, To fly away joyfully as colourful butterflies on their swift wings. Filling cheer and delight in the heart of the onlookers. From the classroom, everyone will move away to grander heights. But they always carry with them the sweet memories of it. - 60 -

Reflections . . . Memoriae... Adv. Abhilash M.R. (Lawyer, Supreme Court of India): St. Thomas College was the most fundamentally transformational experience in my life and academics. Its soil was fertile, teachers eminent and culture liberal. And the Department of English led the way. Those years were enormously empowering, a journey of personal development and knowledge that lingers on my thought buds even today. I always look back at my college with a sense of deep gratitude. Ms Juhi Elizabeth Sajan (Research Scholar): I spent 5 years (2012-2017) of my college life at St Thomas and it opened vistas of literature and life to me, making me join for PhD in the same department where I still get to experience the love and guidance of my teachers. Rekindling those moments makes me happy always. While I’m living and enjoying my 7th year at STC, I feel extremely blessed and privileged to be a part of this wonderful campus. Ms Anju Ann John (English Teacher, Bangalore): The journey from D1 English to D3 (2009 – 2012) was indeed an emotional rollercoaster ride full of memorable and joyful moments, inspiring mentors, friendship, life lessons and experiences. Our beloved teachers nurtured us, cared for us, mended us and moulded us into the beings we are today. They opened the vistas not only to the world of literature, but to the real life and the plethora of opportunities waiting to be explored. We admired our teachers a lot and aspired to be like them one day, no wonder more than half of our batchmates are teachers now! Grateful to all my teachers, for inspiring, for rendering the support and confidence, for all the good memories and for being for us always! St. Thomas College and our English department will always be cherished! Ms Miby Miriam Jacob (Research Scholar): It was in the M.A. English (2015- 2017) class at STC that I found answers to a lot of questions in life. It was the place where I got to discover and experience the vast realm of literature and the wonders it had in store for me. The English Department and its faculty had always made me feel welcome and comfortable. I’m sure it was the same for many others too. Looking at the 22-year-old faces in the photographs, I do realise now that we were so carefree then, away from the responsibilities adulthood later handed over. During our student days little did we realise that those little moments of happiness would become cherishing memories that keep us going in the otherwise-busy-world. Forever grateful that I got to be a part of this campus. Ms Vishnumaya Liju (Student, Madras Christian College, Chennai): The three years (2018-’21) in St Thomas College have been imbued with delightful memories of my time on the campus, where laughter and occasional conflicts blended together to create an unforgettable experience. In particular, the Department of English provided ample opportunities for me to evolve and develop, shaping me into the person I am today. I relished the numerous occasions that allowed me to expand my horizons, which, in turn, helped me blossom into a more well-rounded individual. It is noteworthy to mention the faculty of the English department who, with their amiable disposition, have constantly supported and guided me even up to this day. Ms Roshin T. Roy (Assistant Professor, Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor): St Thomas College was the place where I got initiated into the life of a college lecturer, having worked as Guest Faculty in a FDP vacancy for two years, and I gratefully acknowledge how the experience received from this institution still guides me in managing the diverse affairs at my present workplace. The dedication shown by the teachers towards their vocation and the warmth felt in teacher-student relations in this campus have always been a matter of great admiration for me. Always proud to be a part of this family. Dr Sandhya Srinivasan (HSST English, GHSS Kadammanitta): The Department of English, St Thomas College, Kozhencherry has always served to be a unique resource of knowledge that is disseminated through unparalleled faculty. Having spent a quindecennial for my UG, PG and PhD, I feel truly rewarded as a student of this college. - 61 -

GOLDEN JUBILEE SOUVENIR PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED BY THE PG & RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Date Event / Title Resource Persons and other Dignitaries 01 - 08 November 2002 “Mirabilia”- Stall of exhibits pertaining to 30 - 31 English Literature in “Santhom Golden Expo”, January 2003 the 8-day All India Exhibition organized in 18 August 2004 18 January 2006 connection with the Golden Jubilee celebrations 22 August 2006 of the College 28 August 2006 State level Seminar on “Literary Theory” Padmashri Dr. K. Ayyappa Panicker, celebrated September 2006 - February 2007 poet and critic of international fame 26 October 2006 Dr P.P. Raveendran, Professor of English, M.G. 03 October 2008 University, Kottayam November 2008 11 August 2009 Prof. A.M. Geevarghese, Department of English, 28 – 30 January 2010 U.C. College, Aluva June 2010 27 July 2010 Inauguration – English Association 2004 –’05 Dr Ruble Raj, Department of English, S.B. College, 04 November 2010 08 July 2011 & talk on “Personality Development” Changanacherry Seminar on “Creative Writing” Ms Meena Alexander, distinguished poet, novelist and Professor of Creative Writing & Women Studies at the City University, New York. Inauguration – English Association 2006 – ’07 Prof. Abraham P. Samuel, former faculty of the Department of English, CMS College, Kottayam Invited talk – “Russian Literature with special Mr. Gigy Joseph, Dept. of English, emphasis on Dr Zhivago” St Berchman’s College, Changanacherry Invited talk – “Albert Camus” Mr. Jeevan Kumar, Henry Baker College, Melukavu Tribute to the eminent scholar-poet Dr K. Ayyappa Panicker on his demise Certificate Course in Communicative English. Interactive session on “Personality ICFAI National College, Pathanamthitta Development and Interview Skills” Release of manuscript magazine Antharagni Sri. Mathew T. George, Editor, The Week Inauguration – English Association 2008-’09 Sri. Mathew T. George and Ms Jan Mary Varghese, Seminar - “Media: Insiders View” Editors of The Week Literary quiz - QUEST Dr. P.J. George, Department of English, St Dominic’s Orientation Programme College, Kanjirappally Dr Meena T. Pillai, Film critic and Reader, Institute of Film fest “FRAMES”- An appreciation of films English, University of Kerala based on European literary classics Dr Siby James, St Thomas College, Pala Prof. Indira Ashok, Malayalam poet and Lecturer in Inauguration – English Association 2010 – ’11 English, TKM College, Nangiarkulangara. Inauguration – Research Forum His Grace, Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Opening of the Language Lab Episcopa, Manager of the College Inauguration - UGC aided Add-on Course Rev. Issac B. Prakash, Counsellor at Parumala Retreat Inauguration – English Association 2011 – ’12 Centre - 62 -

Memoriae... 27 - 28 September Two-day UGC sponsored National Seminar Prof. G. N. Devy, Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of 2011 on “Indian Literary Historiography and Information and Communication Technology, Gujarat 06 February 2012 Counter Currents in Postcoloniality” Dr. Susie Tharu, Eminent Professor, EFLU 07 February 2012 Hyderabad. 24 February 2012 20 March, 2012 Ms. Mini Krishnan, Editor, OUP, Chennai 08 August 2012 09 August 2012 Invited Talk - “Restructuring Gender Concept Dr. Sr. Jesme, Principal, St Mary’s College, Thrissur 10 August 2012 for Power Womanism” 16 August 2012 16 August 2012 Invited Talk - “Waiting for the Mahatma by Dr. Harikrishnan , Dept. of English, 09 March 2013 Raja Rao” NSS Hindu College, Pandalam 2012 – ’13 24 June 2013 Release of Manuscript Magazines Carpe Diem Marshal V. Sebastian, Bureau Chief, India Vision. 30 August 2013 and Analecta 05 - 06 September 2013 Farewell to the outgoing B.A & M.A. students 05 - 06 September Workshop on “Literature and Theory” Mr. Gigy Joseph, Head of the Department of English, 2013 Lecture 1: “Modern Drama” SB College, Changanacherry. 2013 – ’14 August 2014 Lecture 2: “Modernism in Context” Prof. B. Indulal, Department of English, 03 December 2014 SD College, Alappuzha. 23 - 24 February Lecture 3: “Post-war Literature” Dr. B. Hariharan, Institute of English, 2015 Thiruvananthapuram. 03 March 2015. 30 July 2015 Lecture 4: “Literary Theory” Dr. Varghese C. Abraham, Department of English, 12 August 2015 Maharajas College, Ernakulam. 28 November 2015 Inauguration - English Association 2012–’13 Prof. Alexander K. Samuel, Principal, St Thomas College, Kozhencherry Alumni Association Sri. Yohannan V., HSST, St. Gregorious Higher Secondary School, Pulamon, Kottarakara Add-on Certificate Course and Diploma Course in Communicative English “Reading Week” - launched Sri. N. Gopakumar, HSST, GGHSS, Mavelikara Inauguration – English Association 2013 – ’14 Dr. Remany Titus, former Head of the Department of English, St Thomas College, Kozhencherry Two-day UGC sponsored National Seminar Dr. Pramod K. Nayar, University of Hyderabad on “Event, Memory and Literature: Trauma Dr. Meena T. Pillai, Associate Professor, Institute of Narratives of the Indian Subcontinent” English, University of Kerala Dr. Rita Kothari, Associate Professor, Bhupen and Smriti Shah Chair, IIT, Ahmedabad, Gujarat ‘Vedere . . . Ecrits . . .Kasityo . . . Kino’ -- exhibition cum sale of books Extension Programme: Adoption of CMS UP School, Punnackadu Inauguration – English Association 2014 – ’15 Prof. T. Nessie Joseph, former Head of the Department of English, St Thomas College, Kozhencherry National Seminar on “Discourse of Human Dr Sharankumar Limbale, noted Marathi Dalit writer Rights in Dalit Life Narratives” and critic Smt. P. Sivakami, IAS retired, noted Tamil Dalit writer and activist Dr Ajay S. Sekher, noted critic, and Assistant Professor, Department of English, Sree Sankaracharya University, Kalady. Film fest - ‘Light and Shades’ - held in collabo- ration with the Brains Trust of the college Valedictory function of the English Association Seminar on the topic “Fiction as Dr. Susan Viswanathan, renowned writer and Documentation” Professor of Sociology at JNU, Delhi. Inauguration – English Association 2015 – ’16 Sri. Benyamin- eminent novelist NET Coaching - Internal sessions - 63 -

GOLDEN JUBILEE SOUVENIR 2015 – ’16 Extension activity - CMS UP School, Mr. Tom Thomas, Department of English, 19 - 24 June 2016 Punnackadu St Thomas College, Kozhencherry 09 August 2016 Reading Week - Inauguration & Rev. Thomas Varghese, Director, Baselius Mathews II Book review competition College of Engineering, Sasthamcottah Inauguration – English Association 2016 – ’17 & Welcome to freshers 30 September 2016 Onam celebrations Mr. Febu George Mathai Kurichiyath, Department of English, St Thomas College, Kozhencherry 16 February 2017 CHASE, one-day Intercollegiate competitions Dr. Sarin P., Former AAG, Trivandrum 30 March 2017 Interactive Session on Transgender Issues Transgender Celine Lekshmi Nayak, Sujani Group, New Delhi 03 April 2017 Invited Talk – “Postmodernism,” & “Foucault” Prof. Indulal S., Associate Professor, S.D. College, Alappuzha. 19 June 2017 Invited Talk & Inauguration of Reading Week Mr Libus Jacob Abraham, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Malayalam, St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry 22 June 2017 Invited Talk: “The Importance of Life Skills” Mr Bansan Thomas George, motivational trainer and counsellor 26 September 2017 Invited Talk: “Language, Literature and Mr Abraham Mathew, noted writer and media person 20 February, 2018 Communication.” 21 February 2018 “Meet the Poet” – Poetic Musings on Crossing Mr Tenzin Tsundue, Tibetan poet and activist. the Border His Lordship the Most Rev. Dr Joseph Mar Thoma Inauguration – Golden Jubilee Celebrations Metropolitan, Manager of the College 1 - 2 March 2018 Film festival, “Spectra 2K18” Mr. Varghese C. Thomas, Editor, Malayala Manorama 19 June 2018. Invited Talk “Media and Communication.” – Inaugurating Reading Week: Mr. N Gopakumar, HSST English, Department of 17 December 2018 Invited Talk – “Creative Expression.” Higher Secondary Education Dr J. Devika, Associate Professor at CDS Thiruvanan- 12 February 2019 Invited Talk - “Understanding thapuram and noted writer and translator. 12 February 2019 the Notion of Renaissance in Kerala” Dr Siby James, Associate Professor, St Thomas Invited Talk - “Theorising Theory” College, Palai. Ms. K. R. Meera, Malayalam novelist and Kendra 22 February 2019 “ Meet the Author- K R Meera” Sahithya Academy Award Winner of 2015. Dr Jiju V. Jacob, Assistant Professor, Govt. Arts and 22 February 2019 Invited Talk - “Deconstruction: Theory and its Science College, Elanthoor. 27 March 2019 Contemporary Social Texts” Dr. Lata Marina Varghese, Principal, St Thomas Invited Talk at the Valedictory Function of College, Ranny 27 March 2019 the Golden Jubilee Celebrations – “Secrets to Student Success” Dr. Nibulal M.N., Assistant Professor, Dept. of 19 June 2019 Exhibition of photos, based on the 2018 floods Malayalam, St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry 17 July 2019 in Kerala conducted in collaboration with the Shri. S. Kalesh, Malayalam poet of renown 01 August 2019 Press Club, Pathanamthitta Invited Talk– Inaugurating Reading Week; Dr. K. M. Krishnan, Dean and Director, School of “Read More: Live Better.” Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University Inauguration – English Association 2019 – ’20; Prof Cheri Jacob K., Head of the Department of Talk on “Self-expression through Poetry.” English, UC College, Aluva and Member, PG Board Workshop on “Revised PG Syllabus, Research of Studies and Method” Dr. Rajesh V. Nair, Assistant Professor, TMJM Govt. College, Manimalakunnu - 62 -

Memoriae... 19 September 2019 Screened the film “The Old Man and the Sea.” Dr. Abraham Karickam, formerly of the Dept. of 30 September 2019 Invited Talk –“Indian Aesthetics.” English, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla 12 October 2019 Extension Programme: Visited the Mar Thoma Dr. Sam Scaria, Former Principal, Wilson College, 20 - 21 January Centre for Rehabilitation and Development Mumbai led an interactive session with the students 2020 (MCRD) Navajyothi School, Thelliyoor who visited the Centre. Invited Talks for the Two-day Seminar Dr Lakshmi Sukumar, Director, Centre for Women’s 20 - 21 January “Theory: Paradigms and Interfaces” Studies, Institute of English, University of Kerala 2020 Dr Divya S., Assistant Professor, Bishop Moore Panel Discussion during the Two-day Seminar College, Mavelikkara 28 January 2020 “Theory: Paradigms and Interfaces” Prof. Josy Joseph, Associate Professor, SB College, 26 August 2020 Changancherry 27 August 2020 CHASE- Intercollegiate Competitions Dr Jyothimol P., Associate Professor, Baselius College, 12 October 2020 Kottayam 6 November 2020 Dr Anju Sosan George, Department of English, 22 February 2021 CMS College, Kottayam February 2020 – Dr Neenumol Sebastian, Assistant Professor, May 2021 St. George’s College, Aruvithura 26 June 2021 Dr Teena Rachel Thomas, Department of English, 2 July 2021 St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry 29 September 2021 Dr Nithya Mariam John, Assistant Professor, BCM College, Kottayam 21 December 2021 Dr Aleena Manoharan, Assistant Professor, CMS College, Kottayam Dr Tom Thomas, Assistant Professor, St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry. Inauguration – English Association 2020 – ’21; Mr Lipin Raj IAS Invited Talk: “Goal Setting for Life.” (Online) “Karuthalonam” – online Onam celebrations. Mr. Febu George Mathai Kurichiyath, MG University Senate Member & Department faculty. Webinar – “Defining the Role of Youth in Civil Mr Prashant Nair IAS Services.” National Webinar: “Performing Masculinity: Prof. Dr Niladri Ranjan Chatterjee, Dept of English, University of Kalyani, West Bengal Body, Self and Identity” Invited Talk – “Effective Communication Skills” Mr Mathews Ninan, Controller of Examinations, at the Inauguration of the Certificate Course in University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Creative Communication Shinas, Sultanate of Oman 30-hour short-term Certificate Course in Ms. Rini Eliza Anien, ASAP Trainer Creative Communication in English Farewell to B.A and M.A. outgoing students Dr Mathew P. John, Principal, St Thomas College, (Online) Kozhencherry Invited Talk –“Reading/ Pandemic/ Literature” Mr Rajesh Chithira, renowned writer and poet (Online) – Inauguration of English Association 2021-’22 Invited Talk (Online) –Inauguration of the Dr Arya Aiyappan, Assistant Professor, Dept of activities of the Research Forum. “Decoding English & Cultural Studies, Research: Perspectives, Problems and Possibil- School of Arts & Humanities, Christ Deemed to be ities” University, Bangalore Invited Talk –“IELTS: Pathway to Your Dreams” Jijo Varghese and Preethi Mridula Mathew, master trainers of “edlit”, Thiruvalla. - 65 -

GOLDEN JUBILEE SOUVENIR Dr Prasad Pannian, Editor, Are You Human? 17 February 2022 National Webinar on “The Posthuman Turn” (DC Books, 2021) Dr Shiju Sam Varghese, Assistant Professor, Centre 23 June 2022 “Bella Ciao” – Farewell to outgoing students for Studies in Science, Technology and Innovation 22 August 2022 Workshop on MLA Editions: Formatting, Style Policy, Central University of Gujarat Guide and Research Methodology (Research Mr Sambhu R, Assistant Professor, Department of 02 September 2022 Forum) English, NSS College, Pandalam 19 September 2022 Onam@Utopia – English Association Mr Arunlal Mokeri, Assistant Professor, Remembering Godard, the Pioneer of New Department of English, Govt. College, 11 October 2022 Wave Cinema (English Association) Mokeri International Seminar (Hybrid Mode)- “The Posthuman Turn 2.0” Bibin Thomas, Assnt. Prof., Dept. of English, Christ College, Irinjalakuda 20 October 2022 NTA-UGC NET-JRF Strategy Workshop 24 February 2023 NET Orientation (Research Forum) Discussants: Dr Sudheesh K.V., Assnt Prof. Dept. of 3 March 2023 INVICTUS 2K23- Inter-house competitions – Chemistry & Jins Jose, Research Scholar in English conducted in collaboration with the Dept. of Dr T.T. Sreekumar, Professor, Department of Com- 10 March 2023 Physical Education. munication, School of Interdisciplinary Studies & “An Introduction to German” Director, Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC), EFLU, Hyderabad “Career Vistas for the English Learner” Dr Francesca Ferrando, Adjunct Assistant Professor, NYU – Liberal Studies, New York University. Dr Kalyani Vallath, TES, Thiruvananthapuram Jins Jose, Research Scholar in English Eugene Eapen Abraham, Student, FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Germany Aroma Mary Abraham, Content Editor, Mordor Intelligence, Hyderabad 18 March 2023 Alumni Meet 22 March 2023 Hasta la Vista – Farewell to outgoing UG & PG students and retiring teachers EDITORIAL BOARD Dr Elizabeth John (Chief Editor) Dr Tom Thomas (HoD) Mr Febu George Mathai Kurichiyath Dr Teena Rachel Thomas Ms Siby John - 66 -

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GOLDEN JUBILEE SOUVENIR Wisdom’s lofty peaks Blazing o’er the hills Morning songbirds sing Starry words of peace In frozen moments of desolation When we think of you Blazing we … (blazing we…) Gush back to life Chorus: We fly… (high) Higher than high Oh…Oh… It’s our Jubilee (…Jubilee…) Jubilant Jubilee (…Jubilee…) Golden Jubilee…. Of the English family Tomorrow when we fly To all other skies We shall speak your tongue And they shall seek your tongue So home anywhere Chorus: We fly… (high) Higher than high Oh…Oh… Lyrics : Febu George Mathai Kurichiyath Music : Tom Thomas - 68 -

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Memoriae... Sl. No Name of Competition Organized by Participants Position 1 Dr. K. M. Abubakar Memorial Kerala Career Quiz One India Febin Thomas First 2 How much you know Forrest Gump (Online) Paramount Pictures Febin Thomas Third 3 All Kerala Intercollege literary Quiz Competition B C M College Jins Jose & Febin Second Kottayam Thomas 4 Kargil Vijaya Divas Quiz Competition Catholicate College, Febin Thomas & First Pathanamthitta Aderv R S 5 Corona Quiz (Online) Kerala Literary Council Febin Thomas First 6 General Quiz Competition (Online) Quizzerdo Febin Thomas First 7 Football Quiz Competition (online) Quizzerdo Febin Thomas Second 8 Pathiparambil Prof. P. V. Joseph Memorial All St Alosysius College, Jins Jose & Febin First Edathua Thomas Kerala Intercollegiate Literary Quiz Competition Deva Matha College Jins Jose & Febin First 9 All Kerala Intercollegiate Quiz Competition Kuruvilangadu Thomas St Stephen’s College, Jins Jose & Febin First 10 Intercollegiate Literary Quiz Competition Uzhavoor Thomas Kerala Quizzing League Febin Thomas Third 11 General Quiz Quiz Hunders Febin Thomas Qualified 12 All India Quizzing Wizard - 79 -

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