Vol. XIV : No. 4 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION JANUARY - MARCH 2013

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEEChief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U.Patrons : Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, A.N.U.

Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, A.N.U.Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & LawProf. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, 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; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva RamaPrasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B.Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. ofSociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c;President, Vikasa, ANU,

E-mail : shiela.newsletter@gmail.com

Acharya Nagarjuna University held the 32nd Convocation on the campus on January 10, 2013 in Dr.H.H. Deichmann & Dr. S. John David Auditorium -Cum-Seminar Hall. The Chief Guest of the Convocationwas Padmasri Dr. Kota Harinarayana, an eminent aeronautical engineer who delivered the Convocationaddress. He was conferred Honorary Doctorate by the University. In the Convocation, 61,011 Graduates,Postgraduates and Graduates in Professional Courses, 170 Ph.D. and 53 M.Phil. candidates were conferredDegrees and Diplomas in various faculties. In addition 107 Gold Medals, 8 Prizes were also conferred on themeritorious candidates.

The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao presented a brief report of the activities and achievementsof the university, which is well into the fourth decade of its existence.

XXXII CONVOCATION OF ANU

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Date Particulars3-1-13 Building Committee meeting

4-1-13 Opening ceremony of South Zone Inter-University Kho-kho (Men) TournamentVIKASA Felicitation function to : P.Sankara Rao & G.Kesavulu

5-1-13 E.C. meeting at APSCHE, Hyderabad7-1-13 Felicitation function to Paleti Sankara Rao at Kaza

8-1-13 Convocation Trial runPrize distribution function of South-Zone Inter-UniversityKho-Kho (Men) Tournament

10-1-13 32nd Convocation of ANU

11-1-13 Seminar on “Social Security and responsibilities ofinformal sector workers in India” of INTUCConversion as Technical Assistants in Library-meeting

12-1-13 Advisory Committee meeting of CDECore BOS meeting of CDE

17-1-13 Classes on “Research Methodology” in Economics Dept.Meeting of Principals, Heads

19-1-13 Meeting of Chief Editors of University Faculty Journals

CPC meeting in committee room

21-1-13 Stone laid for Second floor over the Pariksha Bhavan

Stone laid for Second floor over the USIC Building

Inauguration of Aadhar Cards

22-1-13 MOU signing by the ANU & Indian Institute of Banking& Finance, Bombay

23-1-13 SAP & Non-SAP Departmental meeting

“Republic Day Review meeting”

24-1-13 Bus shelter opening‘Telugu lo natikala poti’— Inauguration by Mr.MandaliBuddha PrasadProf. K.Satchidananda Murthy Memorial lectureInaugural of Common Dining hall at Ladies Hostel

27-1-13 Inauguration of World Class Club House at Rain TreePark Dwaraka Krishna, opp. University

28-1-13 SC to AS meeting

21st Annual day celebrations at GVR&S College ofMahila Education, Guntur

30-1-13 Attended Inauguration of International Conference onCorporate Governance: Emerging Issues and Globalchallenges, SV University, Tirupathi

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS31-1-13 Retirement function of 3 members

1) Razak 2) Chitra Bahadur 3) Dammar Bahadur

Meeting of NUCET admissions

1-2-13 Attended LUMINOVS 2K13 at Bapatla Women’sEngineering College, Bapatla

Expert Committee meeting; Principals Meeting

2-2-13 45th College Day celebrations at PAS College,Pedanandipadu

7-2-13 Resource Mobilization committee meeting

8-2-13 National Seminar on ‘Drug Regulation Affairs QualityAssurance’National Seminar on “Impact of Buddhism on otherIdeologies” by the Centre for Buddhist Studies, ANUDeans committee on Foreign Travel Assistance

9-2-13 ANUSODHANA-2013 by University College ofTechnology

11-2-13 USA team visit to ANU

12-2-13 University Film - MeetingMeeting to Enhance the intake of UG section Extra seatsResource Mobilisation committee in committee room

13-2-13 Boddupalli Somayajulu Memorial Endowment lectureUGC national seminar on “Classroom Interventions toEnhance total development” at St.Joseph’s College ofEducation for Women

15-2-13 Lecture by Prof. Anand Teltumbde on Karl Marx &B.R.Ambedkar: Perspectives of Emancipation”Budget committee meeting

16-2-13 Freshers day of MBA previous studentsGet together with Prof. Haragopal Reddy at VIKASAbhavanMeeting of Committee to review of objections, seniorityof the staff

19-2-13 Sri Viswanadha Satyanarayana Dharmopanyasamu atDeichmann hall

21-2-13 Meeting at International Matru Basha Dinotsavam atRavindra Bharathi, Hyderabad

23-2-13 28th Anniversary Day at St. Joseph’s Public School,GunturSri Chaityanya International Physical School,Vijayawada

25-2-13 Meeting of Chief Superintendents of Examinationcentres in Deichmann hall

26-2-13 CPC meeting in committee room

27-2-13 Women’s Studies Advisory committee meeting inDeichmann hall

5th Johny Memorial International School PedagogyGames Meet-2013

28-2-13 Meeting of ‘Janavignana Vedika’ at TummalapalliKalakshetram

Meeting of BOS Education in Committee room

1-3-13 ‘CONCLAVE-2013’, Department of MBA atNarasaraopet Engg. College, NarasaraopetResearch Advisory Committee meeting

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4-3-13 National workshop on “Examination Reforms withspecial reference to Credit Based Evaluation System”

6-3-13 Finance Committee meeting at Hyderabad

7-3-13 Executive Council meeting at Hyderabad

8-3-13 International Women’s Day at Women’s Studies CentreWomen’s Day celebrations at Hindu College ofPharmacy, Guntur

9-3-13 Accounts Computerization committeeCollege Day function of Arts College

11-3-13 Brochure release function at 5 years MBA Dept.12-3-13 Meeting of Spot valuation chiefs

NAAC committee meeting at committee room13-3-13 “Helping hands for old Age people” at Sarvepalli

Radhakrishnan open air autidotirum14-3-13 ‘Swaranetra’ at Deichmann organised by Physical

challenged persons15-3-13 Engineering BOS meeting in committee room16-3-13 SC to AS meeting at Vice-Chancellor’s chambers

Science College Day celebrations

18-3-13 College Day celebrations at PG centre, OngoleStatistics Advisory CommitteeResearch Mobilisation Committee meeting at Ongole

19-3-13 ‘World Social Work Day’ at Dept. of Sociology

20-3-13 CPC meeting in committee room21-3-13 Farewell party by M.Com.(Final) students at Vanijya

bhavanMeeting at Committee room

22-3-13 68th Academic Senate meeting at Deichmann hallMeeting on Perspective Plan

23-3-13 Meeting at APSCHE, Hyderabad24-3-13 In Hyderabad25-3-13 National seminar on “Dimensions of Violence Against

women”26-3-13 Seminar by Hindi Dept. on Communal Harmony and

National Unity in Hindi Telugu Modern Literature”28-3-13 Endowment lecture on “From State Capitalism To Neo-

Liberalism - A Challenge To Labour Rights”Budget meeting in Vice-Chancellor’s chamber

30-3-13 NT staff retirement functionL. Chandramohan, Attender; T.Nageswara Rao,Watchman; K.Satyanarayana, Junior Asst.

Inauguration of ATM, Andhra Bank at CDE Building

For India, to overcome its poverty, to enhance itsinfrastructure and to convert its population growth todemographic dividend, the route to prosperity is research,innovation and entrepreneurship.

The economy in this century is mostly driven byknowledge and knowledge driven institutions and industries.The emphasis is on sustainable development. Innovation isthe essence.

If the 20th century was an industrial economy, the 21st

century is a “knowledge economy”. In the previous century,natural resources defined power, today knowledge is thepower. Universities will be the centres of this knowledgepower.

Earlier hierarchy was the model; today synergy is theneed. Universities must enable interactions between themultiple disciplines, different departments and synergize theactions. Earlier managers commanded and controlled; todayleaders empower and coach.

Earlier, shareholders came first; today customerscame first.

Earlier employers took order; today teams makedecisions. Universities need to enable the team work andteam spirit.

Earlier seniority signified status; today creativity drivesstatus. University is the breeding ground for creativity.

Earlier everyone was a competitor; today every one isa customer or a partner. University needs to train its studentsto be true innovators and entrepreneurs.

For success in our mission of integrated developmentof the nation, we need a large number of creative leaders.Creative leadership means exercising the vision to changethe traditional role from commander to coach, manager tomentor, from director to delegator and from one whodemands respect to one who facilitates self respect.

Universities will have to keep learning about creationof knowledge, its dissemination, its application and providingaccess to knowledge. Production of knowledge andexcellence is directly related to research. Being recognizedas centre of excellence and producer of knowledge, researchhas to be one of the primary agendas of the university. Thereis a need to strike a balance between research and teachingas one strengthens the other.

The Chief Guest of theConvocation Dr. Kota Harinarayanaduring his remarkable career, workedin premier institutions like HindustanAeronautics Ltd., the DRDO, CSIRetc.

The following are the excerptsfrom his Convocation address.

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DEPARTMENT OF BIO-CHEMISTRYWORKSHOP ON “EXAMINATION REFORMSWITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CREDIT BASED

EVALUATION SYSTEMS”

CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S STUDIESNATIONAL SEMINAR

Centre for Women’s Studies, ANU organised a UGCNational Seminar on Dimensions of Violence AgainstWomen on 25-26 March 2013. The inaugural session ofthe seminar was presided over by Prof. M.MadhusudanaRao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce and Law.Prof Y.P Ramasubbaiah, Rector, graced the occasion asthe Chief Guest and Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan was Guest ofHonour. Dr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani, the Director of the Centreand Director of the seminar, introduced the theme of theseminar. Dr. V.Geetha, writer and activist from Chennai,delivered the keynote address.

There were three technical sessions and thirty paperpresentations in this seminar. The valedictory session ofthe seminar was presided over by Prof. R.R.L. Kantam,Registrar of the University. Prof. T. Bharathi delivered thevaledictory address.

WORKSHOP ON GENDER STUDIES

The Association of Indian Universities organized anational level workshop on “Examination Reforms withSpecial Reference to Credit Based Evaluation Systems” incollaboration with Acharya Nagarjuna University during 4th

to 6th March, 2013. The primary objective of the workshopwas to design both the core and choice based courses inthe new CBCS model, keeping in mind the developmentstaking place in the various fields. It was also aimed atformulating suitable evaluation methods, consistent withthe new models proposed to be put in operation.

Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, in hispresidential address, highlighted the importance of theworkshop and the series of the developments that had takenplace in the higher education during the last two decades.

Prof. H.A. Ranganath was the Chief Guest of theworkshop. In his keynote address, he said that Universitieswhich were earlier considered as cradles of innovation andentrepreneurship are now considered by the educationistsand the public as centres for producing unemployablegraduates. The various reports from the industriesmentioned that nearly 95 – 98 per cent of the graduatesare unemployable. He further stated that in spite of theglobalization; Indian universities have become soconservative that they tend not to change.

The CBCS is a powerful system which will enable thestudents to have the knowledge of the interdisciplinarysubjects and will produce students, who will think differently,understand subjects and make progress.

Some of the resource persons are Prof. P. Nagabhushan,University of Mysore; Prof. V. Manickavasagam, Registrar,Alagappa University, Karaikudi; Prof. K. ChandrasekharaRao, Pondicherry University, Puducherry; Prof. K.C.Narayana Swami, University of Agricultural Sciences,Bangalore; Prof. A. Ramakrishna, Osmania University,Hyderabad; Prof. B. Sampath Kumar, P.S.G. College,Coimbatore; Sri A Vithal Rao, Vijayawada; Dr. S. RamaDevi Pani, AIU, New Delhi; Prof. G.V.Chalam, Dean, CollegeDevelopment Council, ANU, organized the workshop.

The Centre for Women’s Studies, ANU organised aworkshop on Contemporary Debates on Gender Studieson 27-28 February 2013. Vice- Chancellor Prof. K.V.Raograced the Inaugural function as Chief Guest and Prof. Y.P.Rama subbaiah, Rector, Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar,Prof. M. Madhusudana Rao, Principal of Arts College andProf. Z.Vishnuvardhan, Officer on Special Duty, participatedas Guests of Honour.

Prof. K.Suneetha Rani, Director of Centre for Women’sStudies, University of Hyderabad, Prof. E.Sudha Rani, Deanof Social Sciences, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University,Hyderabad, Prof G.Sandhya Rani, Sri Padmavathi MahilaViswavidyalayam, Tirupathi and Prof. B.Ratna Kumari, Dr.Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women’s Studies, AndhraUniversity, Visakhapatnam were resource persons. Dr.Ch. Swaroopa Rani, Director of the Centre, conducted theworkshop.

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DEPARTMENT OF HINDI

The Department of Hindi in association with the State HindiAcademy organized a National Seminar on A Message ofCommunal Harmony and National Unity in Hindi &Telugu Modern Literature during 26-27 March, 2013. TheChief Guest was Padmasri Dr. Yarlagadda LakshmiPrasad, Chairman of UGC Official Language Commissionand former Member of the Rajya Sabha. He spoke of theneed to encourage more research on the use and spreadof Hindi which would help the Government in arriving atpolicy decisions. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Raopresided over the Inaugural function. Dr. K. Srikrishna wasthe Seminar Director.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIES

ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences organizeda one day National Seminar on Drug Regulatory Affairsand Quality Assurance on 8th February 2013, sponsoredby Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education.

The conference was inaugurated by Prof. K. ViyyannaRao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU and the Chief Guest of thefunction was Dr. J. Balasubramaniam, General Manager,R&D, RA CHEM PHARMA LTD., Hyderabad while theGuests of Honour were Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar,ANU; Dr. Sreedhara Chaganty, Senior Manager, LailaNutraceuticals, Vijayawada. Prof. A. Prameela Rani,Principal of the college was the Director of the seminar.

Two technical sessions were organized by Dr.Sreedhara Chaganty and by Dr. J .BalasubramaniamGeneral Manager, R&D, RA CHEM PHARMA LTD.,Hyderabad. Around 600 members of students and facultymembers belonging to 15 different colleges participatedin technical Sessions. Around 350 poster presentationswere made by the students in the areas of PharmaceuticalTechnology, Drug Regulatory Affairs, PharmaceuticalAnalysis and Quality Assurance, Industrial Pharmacy,Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology.

The Valedictory function was presided over by Prof.Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, with Mr. G. Rama Raju,Director, Laila Group of Industries, Vijayawada as ChiefGuest. The dignitaries rewarded the Best Posterpresentees in each category

Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, AcharyaNagarjuna University organized a two day UGC NationalSeminar on Impact of Buddhism on Other Ideologieson 8-9 February 2013. Dr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani, and Prof.M.V.Ramkumar Ratnam, were the Director and Treasurerof the seminar. Prof. M.Madhusudana Rao, Principal of ANUCollege of Arts, Commerce and Law, presided over theInaugural session. Prof K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellorwas the Chief Guest and Prof. George Victor was the Guestof Honour. Prof. Y.C.Simhadri, former Vice-Chancellor ofAcharya Nagarjuna University, delivered the keynoteaddress on the theme of the seminar.

There were four technical sessions and thirtypresentations in this seminar.Prof. C.Ramaiah, member ofIndian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi, Prof.G. Alloysius, English and Foreign Languages University,Hyderabad, Sri Borra Govardhan, eminent Buddhist writerand Prof. Ramkumar presided over the technical sessions.

Prof. R.R.L.Kantham, Registrar of the Universitypresided over the Valedictory function while Prof. Alloysiusdelivered the valedictory address.

DEPT. OF ECONOMICSProf. B. Sambasiva Rao, Department of

Economics, ANU, organized a National Seminar on TheHindu Business Line Club Interface on A.N.U. campusin Guntur on 05-02-2013.

Prof. H.M. Desarda, former member of theMaharashtra State Planning Board and Mr. Mark Lindley,a Gandhian Scholar, spoke on the challenges insustainable development and the impact of developmenton climate change.

COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS

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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS’ DAY

The Department of Environmental Sciencescelebrated the World Forest Day on 21st March, 2013. APhoto Exhibition on Nature and Environment was alsoconducted in collaboration with Sri T. N. Varaprasad, NatureLover and Amateur Photographer who won many distinctionsat national and international levels. Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan,Officer on Special Duty (OSD), ANU was the President ofthe function, Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, UniversityCollege of Sciences, was the Chief Guest. The KeynoteAddress on the occasion was delivered by Smt. A. MadhaviSrilatha, Project Director, ATMA. The Photo-exhibition wasvisited by 400 students of different departments. Dr. P.Brahmaji Rao acted as the Programme Coordinator.

WORLD FOREST DAY

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY

Dept. of Sociology and Social Work celebrated theWorld Social Work Day on 19/03/2013 in the department.The Chief Guest, Prof. K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor, explainedthe importance of the Social Work profession Sri YerramSambireddy Founder President, Balabharati, Guntur, SriKanna Master, Director, Kanna Educational Institutions,Guntur were invited as Guests of Honor. Dr. M.TrimurthiRao, Co-ordinator of the department, presided over theprogramme. Yerram Sambi Reddy declared two awardsof Rs: 1000/- for meritorious students who secured highestmarks in Sociology and Social Work in the department.

Centre for Women’s Studies, ANU organised acelebration of International Women’s Day on 8th March2013 on the campus. Prof K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, presided over the function. Rector Prof.Y.P.Ramasubbaiah, Registrar Prof. R.R.L Kantam andProf.Z.Vishnuvardhan, OSD, graced the occasion as guestsof honour. Mrs.Vimala, eminent feminist writer fromHyderabad, delivered a lecture on the importance ofInternational Women’s Day. Mrs. Nagamma Phule, writerand Deputy Collector of Kurnool, spoke about Savitri BaiPhule’s contribution to women’s education and women’smovement. Dr. V. Jyothi, woman activist delivered a lectureon women’s issues and solutions. Dr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani,Director of Centre for Women’s Studies presented a briefnote on the activities of the Centre.

Dr. Urvasi Sarada was felicitated by the officialsof the University conferring on her the Visista MahilaPuraskar for her contribution to Indian film industry andcapabilities in various fields such as politics.

MARTYRS’ DAY

NATIONAL VOTERS DAYOn the instructions of the District Collector, Guntur,

Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal of ANU College ofPharmaceutical Sciences, conducted Voters Pledge onthe premises of the Pharmacy college. The students,teaching and non-teaching staff of Pharmacy College whopossess right to vote took the Voters Pledge on 24th January,2013.

Martyrs’ Day was celebrated on 30th

January 2013, on the occasion of the DeathAnniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of ANU, led theUniversity Community in paying homage tothe Martyrs. The meeting was organized

by the Centre for Gandhian Studies. Prof.R.R.L.KanthamRegistrar, Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao Principal, ANUCollege of Arts, Commerce & Law, Prof.M.V.RamkumarRatnam, Co-ordinator, Gandhian Studies Centre andfaculty and Students of ANU Colleges attended theMeeting.

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FAFAFAFAFACULCULCULCULCULTY NEWSTY NEWSTY NEWSTY NEWSTY NEWS

Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu,Department of Statistics,received the “State BestCitizen 2012 - Award” by theA.P. State Cultural AwarenessSociety (Regd. No. 162, Act 35of 2001) at Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh.

Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Dept.

of English, and Prof. V. ChandrasekharaRao, Dept. of Commerce & BusinessAdministration, were appointed as Principaland Vice-Principal respectively of ANUCollege of Arts, Commerce & Law on1.1.2013.

AWARD FOR THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

ANU Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao was conferred the MotherTongue Award in recognition of hispioneering efforts in introducing andimplementing the official language Telugu

in the administration at the university level. He receivedthe award from the Chief Minister Sri Kiran Kumar Reddyon the eve of the International Mother Tongue Day onFebruary 21, 2013.

M. Kamal Sucharan, Dept. of Journalism & MassCommunication, received the first prize under SpecialJury category for his short film on "Live the Marriage" inthe competition of short films at Hyderabad.

64TH REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

ANU conducted the 64th Republic Day celebrations on 26.1.2013 on the University playgrounds. Nearly 30teams from the campus participated in the Republic Day Parade with enthusiasm. Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor,presided over the function. Other university officilas, staff and students were present for the celebrations.

Dr. PPS Paul Kumar and Dr. P. Johnson, Dept. ofPhysical Education, were appointed as Principal and Vice-Principal respectively of ANU College of PhysicalEducation and Sports Sciences on 11.2.2013.

Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao, Dept. of Economics, wasappointed as Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, ANU on1.1.2013.

Prof. K.B. Mahalakshmi, Dept. of Geology, was appointedas Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences, ANU on on 1.1.2013.

Prof. V. Chandrasekhara Rao, Dept. of Commerce andManagement, was appointed as Dean, Faculty ofCommerce & Management Studies on 1.1.2013.

Dr. D. Bhaskara Rao, was appointed as Dean, Faculty ofEducation, on 1.1.2013.

Prof. D. Krishna Rao, Dept. of Physics, was nominatedas Co-ordinator for the UGC-NET Examination & JointCSIR-UGC Junior Fellowship and Lectureship Examinationto be held in ANU in the year 2013.

Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar was appointed as a State Convenerto PECET-2013 by the Andhra Pradesh State Council ofHigher Education, Hyderabad.

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PUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICATIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSTIONS

DEPT. OF BIO-TECHNOLOGYi. K.Narendra, K.M.Sowjanya, J.Swathi, A. Krishna

Satya. 2013. “Phytochemical evaluation andantimicrobial efficiency of threatened medicinal plantsof Andhra Pradesh”.(Pterospermum xylocarpum- Thadatree), International Research Journal of Pharmacy.,4:2.

ii. K.M.Sowjanya, K.Narendra, J.Swathi, A. KrishnaSatya. 2013. “Phytochemical extraction andantimicrobial efficiency of crude leaf extract of medicinalplant Cascabela thevetia”. International Journal ofResearch in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences.4:2.

DEPT. OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGSatheesh K., GangadharaRao K., Basaveswara Rao B.2013. “Technological Comparision Between Cloud and Grid”.Website: www.ijetae.com (ISSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008Certified Journal, 3:4

DEPT. OF MATHEMATICSi. Nguyen Van Luong, Nguyen Xuan Thuan, K. P. R.

Rao. 2013. “ Remarks on coupled fixed point theoremsin cone metric spaces”. Math.Vesnik, 65:1, 122–136.

ii. Sumit Chandok, Mohammad Saeed Khan andK.P.R.Rao. 2013. “Some coupled common fixed pointtheorems for a pair of mappings satisfying a contractivecondition of rational type without monotonicity”.International Journal of Math.Analysis. 7:9,433-440.

iii. K.P.R.Rao and P.Ranga Swamy. 2013. “A Coincidencepoint theorem for two hybrid pairs with quasi contractionin b-metric spaces”. Research Journal of Pure Algebra,3:1,56-61.

iv. K.P.R.Rao and K.R.K.Rao. 2013. “A triple fixed pointtheorem for multi map in a Hausdorff fuzzy metricspace”. Journal of Mathematics. I, Article ID 812153,6pages,http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1155/2013/812153.

v. Sumit Chandok, Mohammad Saeed Khan andK.P.R.Rao . 2013. “Some coupled common fixed pointtheorems for a pair of mappings satisfying a contractivecondition of rational type”. Journal of Nonlinear Analysisand Application. 1-6 . Article ID jnaa-00174 ,doi:10.5899/2013/jnaa-00174

vi. K.P.R.Rao, Sk.Sadik and M.Imdad. 2013. “Commonfixed point theorems for two hybrid pairs of mappingsunder a new condition”. Journal of Advanced Researchin Applied Mathematics. 5: 2, 94-106.

vii. K.P.R.Rao, G.N.V.Kishore and V.C.C.Raju. 2013. “AUnique Common fixed point theorem for four mapsunder y -f contractive condition in ordered partial metricspaces”. Journal of Advanced Research in PureMathematics. 5:2, 25-37.

viii.K.P.R.Rao and K.R.K.Rao. 2013. “ A Common fixedpoint theorem for two hybrid pairs of mappings in b-metric spaces”. International Journal of Analysis. Volume

2013, Article ID 404838, 4 pages, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/404838.

ix. G.Suresh Kumar, T. Srinivasa rao and M.S.N.Murty.2013. “A Note On Psi-bounded solutions for non-homogeneous Matrix Difference Equations”. Bulletin ofMathematical Analysis and Applications. (Kosova), 5:1,1-9.

x. G.Suresh Kumar, B.V.Appa Rao and M.S.N.Murty.2013. “On Psi-Conditional Asymptotic stability of FirstOrder Non-Linear Matrix Lyapunov systems”.International Journal of Non-Linear Analysis andApplictions , (Iran), 4:1, 7-20.

DEPT. OF PHYSICSi. N.Ch. Ramesh Babu, M.G. Brik, G. Naga Raju, I.V.

Kityk, N. Veeraiah. 2013. “Up-conversion phenomenonin Yb3+/Tm3+ doped Li

2O–Y

2O

3–SiO

2 glass system”.

Applied Physics B – Lasers and Optics. 110, 335–344(A Springer Verlag Publication, published from Germany).

ii. M. Sundara Rao, V. Sudarsan M.G. Brik, K. Bhargavi,Y. Gandhi, N. Veeraiah. 2013. “The de-clusteringinfluence of aluminum ions on the emission features ofNd3+ ions in PbO–SiO2 glasses”. OpticsCommunications, 298, 135–140 (An Elsevierpublication, published from North-Holland).

iii. P. Ramesh Babu, R. Vijay, P. Srinivasa Rao, P. Suresh,N. Veeraiah, D. Krishna Rao. 2013. “Dielectric andSpectroscopic properties of CuO doped multi-componentLi

2O-PbO-B

2O

3-SiO

2-Bi

2O

3-Al

2O

3 glass system”. Journal

of Non-Crystalline Solids, 370, 21–30 (An Elsevierpublication, published from Amsterdam, TheNetherlands).

iv. T.G.V.M. Rao, A. Rupesh Kumar, K. Neeraja, N.Veeraiah & M. Rami Reddy. 2013. “Optical and structuralinvestigation of Eu3+ ions in Nd3+ ions co-dopedmagnesium lead borosilicate glasses”. J. Alloys &Compounds 557, 209–217.

v. T.G.V.M. Rao, A. Rupesh Kumar , N. Veeraiah & M.Rami Reddy. 2013. “Optical and structural investigationof Sm3+- Nd3+ co-doped magnesium lead borosilicateglasses”. J. Physics Chemistry of Solids 74, 410-417.

vi. D.V. Sathish, Ch. Rama Krishna, Ch. Venkata Reddy,T. Raghavendra Rao, P.S. Rao & R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar.2013. “Synthesis and Structural Investigations on Cu2+

ions doped ZnCdO nanopowder”. Journal of MolecularStructure. 1034, 57–61. (An Elsevier Publication,Published from Amsterdam, The Netherlands).

vii. G. Krishna Kumari, Ch. Rama Krishna, Sk. MuntazBegum, V. Pushpa Manjari, P.N. Murthy &R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2013. “Mixed Alkali Effect in Mn2+

doped 20ZnO + xLi2O + (30-x) K

2O + 50 B

2O

3 (5 d” x d”

25) glasses”. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and

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Biomolecular Spectroscopy 101, 140-147. (An ElsevierPublication, Published UK).

viii. N. Sree Ram, R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar & J. Siva RamaKrishna. 2013. “Preparation and characterization ofCo(II) ion doped PVA assisted ZnSe nanoparticles”.Journal of Experimental Nanoscience. 8, 254-260. (AnTaylor and Francis Published UK).

ix. G.Rama Sundari, D.V.Sathish, T.Raghavendra Rao,Ch. Rama Krishna, Ch. Venkata Reddy &R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. “Characterization of Fe3+ dopedmixed Alkali Zinc Borate Glasses – Physical andSpectroscopic Investigations”. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. 365, 6-12. (An Elsevier PublicationPublished UK).

x. T. Raghavendra Rao, Ch. Venkata Reddy, U.S.Udaychandran Thampy, Ch. Rama Krishna, Y.P.Reddy, P. Sambasiva Rao & R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar.2013. “Optical Band gap and FT-IR studies on Cu2+

doped 20ZnO + xLi2O + (30-x) Na

2O + 50 B

2O

3 glasses”.

Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials–RapidCommunications (Romania) 7, 43-48. (Publication fromNational Institute of Material Physics (NIMP) Romanian).

xi. Sk. Muntaz Begum, M.C. Rao & R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2013. “Cu2+ doped PVA passivated ZnSenanoparticles- Preparation, Characterization andProperties”. Journal of Inorganic and OrganometallicPolymers and Material. 23, 350-356. (An SpringerPublication, UK).

xii. Sk. Muntaz Begum, V. Pushpa Manjari , U.S.Udaychandran Thampy M.C. Rao & R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2013. “Electrical Properties of TransitionMetal Ions (Mn2+, Fe3+, Cu2+) Doped PVA Capped ZnSeNanoparticles”. International Journal of Luminescenceand Applications. 32, 15-17 (Special issue - III) ISSN:2277- 6362 (India).

xiii. Ch.Rama Krishna & R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2013.“Synthesis and Characterization of Transition Metal IonsDoped Chlorocadmium phosphate Crystals”.International Journal of Luminescence and Applications32,33-37(Special issue-III) ISSN: 2277- 6362 (India).

xiv. B. Babu, Ch. Rama Krishna, Ch. Venkata Reddy, V.Pushpa Manjari, & R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2013.“Synthesis and structural characterization of Co2+ dopedZnO nanopowders by solid state reaction throughsonication”. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular andBiomolecular Spectroscopy. 109, 90-96. (An ElsevierPublication Published UK).

xv. J. Lakshmi Kumari, V. Naga Padmini, J. SanthanKumar, Sandhya Cole. 2012. “Spectro-scopic studiesof Cu 2+ion doped in CaO-SrO-Na

2O-B

2O

3 glasses”.

Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials – RapidCommunications. 6, 807-813.

xvi. B. Thirumala Rao, Sandhya Cole, P. Syam Prasad.2012. “ Effects of MoO3 Addition on Spectroscopic

Properties of Lithium Zinc Borate Glass”. PhysicalChemistry. 2:6, 94-99.

xvii.J. Santhan Kumar, V. Madhuri, J. Lakshmi Kumari,Sandhya Cole. 2013. “ Spectral Studies of Vanadyl-Doped Cadmium-Strontium Borosilicate Glass System”.44, 479-494

xviii.J. Santhan Kumar, J. Lakshmi Kumari, M. Subba Rao,Sandhya Cole. 2013. “EPR, optical and physicalproperties of chromium ions in CdO-SrO-B

2O

3-SiO

2

glasses”. Optical Materials, 35, 1320-1326.

DEPT. OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKi. K.Jayalakshmi & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2013.

“Women and Poverty”. P.Venkat Rao, (Ed.), Social WorkEmerging Concerns and Challenges, Delhi : MangalamPublications (ISBN 978-93-81142-73-8).

ii. N.Santhi Priya & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer.2013.“Poverty and its Impact on the Health Problems of theElderly”. P.Venkat Rao (Ed.). Social Work EmergingConcerns and Challenges. Delhi : MangalamPublications (ISBN 978-93-81142-73-8).

iii. Vemuri Prakasini & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer.2013.“Poverty and Malnutrition”. P.Venkat Rao (Ed.), SocialWork Intervention in Policy Making. Delhi : MangalamPublications (ISBN 978-93-81142-76-9).

iv. Radha Valluri & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer.2013.“Alcoholism – A Serious Health Concern”, P.Venkat Rao,(Ed.), Social Work Intervention in Policy Making. Delhi: Mangalam Publications (ISBN 978-93-81142-76-9).

DEPT. OF STATISTICSi. Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, S.V.S. Girija & V.J.

Devaraaj. 2013. “ On Characteristics of WrappedGamma Distribution”. IRACST – Engineering Scienceand Technology : An International Journal (ESTIJ), ISSN:2250-3498, 3:2, 228, April.

ii. A.J.V. Radhika, S.V.S. Girija & A.V. Dattatreya Rao.2013. “On Univariate offset person type II model –Application to live data”. International Journal ofMathematics and Statics Studies, 1,1-9, March.Published by European Centre for Research, Trainingand Development, UK. (www.ea-journals.org)

iii. R.Subba Rao, G.Prasad, and R.R.L. Kantam. 2013.“Acceptance Sampling based on Life Tests :Exponentiated Pareto Model”. Engineering SciencesInternational Research Journal.1:1,152-158.

iv. R.R.L.Kantam and M.S.Ravikumar. 2013. “VariableControl Charts in Inverse Gaussian Distribution”.Proceedings of the NCMSA-2013, (14 -15, March 2013),161-164.

v. B.Srinivasa Rao, R.R.L.Kantam, and J.PratapaReddy. 2013. “Variable Control Charts Based on InverseRayleigh Distribution”. Journal of Probability andStatistics, 8:1, 46-57.

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vi. B. Re. Victor Babu and Miss Ch. V.V.S. Surekha.2012. “Construction of measure of second order sloperotatable designs using balanced incomplete blockdesigns”. Journal of Statistics. 19, 1-10.

DEPT. OF TELUGU Prof.G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi .i. 2013. “BhavakavuluVarnalalo Sankranti”. Granthalaya Sarvaswamu. A.P. LibraryAssosciaion, Vijayawada, 21-23, January.ii. 2013. “Bharateeya Sanskruthilo Matrubhavana”. SaluteThe Great. G.A.Rahim,IAS, Abdul Khadar SamrakaSamajika Seva Samiti, Hyderabad, 61-67, March.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESi. D. Ravi Sankar Reddy. 2013. “Synthesis and biological

evaluation of 6-fluoro benzothiazole substituted pyrazoloazetidinones”. Der Pharma Chemica, 5:1, 235-240(Impact factor: 1.2)

ii. P. Rohini. 2013. “Dissolution Enhacement Studies OnSolid Dispersions Of Lornoxicam”. Pharmanest. 3:6,February,17-24.

iii. P. Rohini, 2013. “ Dissolution Enhancement andPhysico Chemical Characterization of Lornoxicam InSolid Dispersions With Combined Carriers”. InternationalJournal of Inventions in PharmaceuticalSciences,1:1,37-44, January,ISSN 2320-1428.

iv. Phani Kumar K. 2013. “Method Development andValidation of Valacyclovir Related Compounds G & E inValacyclovir by RP-HPLC”. International Journal ofPharmaceutical Analysis, 38:1,1102-1110.

v. Kola Phani Kumar. 2013. “Synthesis, Screening Andin vitro Anticancer Activity Of Piperazine NucleusContaining Novel Chalcones On Different Cell Lines”.Int.J.PharmTech Res. 5:1.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT. OF CSE

Dr. E.Sreenivasa Reddy: (i) 2012. “An Efficient SecurityApproach Using Pge And Parity Coding”. InternationalJournal of Distributed and Parallel Systems(AIRCC). 3:6,November.(ii) 2013. “A New Method for Gray Level Image ThresholdingUsing Spatial Correlation Features and Ultrafuzzy Measure”.Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology, (USA),12:15 Version 1.0

DEPT. OF ENGLISHDr. Suneetha Y. : i. 2012. “MAP Approach to developSpecific Vocabulary for Engineering Students”. Virtuoso: AReferred Transnational Bi-Annual Journal of Language andLiterature in English, 2:1, 85-91, ISSN: 2249-6076.ii. 2012. “Harry Potter: A Practical Guide to Teach EnglishLanguage to Young Learners”. Counter- View: A Peer-Reviewed Multi-Disciplinary International Research Journal,1:4, 23-25, ISSN: 2277-775X.

iii. 2012. “Violet Traces in the Black Veil: Toni Morrison’sJazz”. Literary Miscellany: International Peer ReviewedJournal, 1:4, ISSN: 2230-7451.

iv. 2013. “’Smart Paper in Neal Stephenson’s ‘The DiamondAge: Or, A Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer”. IOSR Journalof Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 7:3, Jan-Feb, 51-53. P-ISSN: 2279-0845, e-ISBN: 2278-0837. http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol7-Issue3/10735153.pdf and Indexed in Crossref with DOIno.: 10.9790/0837-0735153 www.c rossref.org & www.doi.org

v. 2013. “Aborigines Response to White Dominance in JackDavis ‘No Sugar’. Thematics Research Journal of EnglishStudies: A Peer- Reviewed International Journal, 4:1, 85-89, Jan .ISSN: 0975-8313.

D. Sumalatha : i. 2013. “Skills and Technologies to teachTechnical English”. Research Journal of English Languageand Literature. 1:1, 1-3. (ISSN: 2321-3108).

ii. 2013. “A New Media to Explore English LanguageLearning Skills-A Perspective Approach”. Research Journalof English Language and Literature. 1:1, 131-136. (ISSN:2321-3108).

A N U ONGOLE CAMPUSDEPT. OF HISTORY

Dr. D. Venakteswara Reddy : i. “Gundlakamma NadiParivahaka Prantham – Bouddha Mata Vikasam“Proceedings of 36th Annual Conference of Andhra PradeshHistory Congress.ii. “ Deshabhaktha – The Colossus “ in the Proceedings of32nd Annual Conference of South Indian History Congress.iii. “Prakasam Zilla Sourabham “ Prakasam Zilla Neti KavuluPrakasam Zilla Rachayithala Sangham.

DEPT. OF MATHEMATICSDr. M. Gnaneswara Reddy: i. 2012.“M.Thermal radiationand viscous dissipation effects on MHD marangoniconvection flow over a permeable flat surface with heatgeneration/absorption”. British Journal of Engineering &Technology. 1(2), 17-33.

ii. 2012. “Effects of Thermophoresis, Viscous Dissipationand Joule Heating on Steady MHD heat and mass transferFlow over an Inclined Radiative Isothermal PermeableSurface with Variable Thermal Conductivity”. Int. J. Heatand Technology, 30:1, 99-110.

iii. 2012. “Heat generation and radiation effects on steadyMHD free convection flow of micropolar fluid past a movingsurface”. Journal of Computational and Applied Researchin Mechanical Engineering. 2:2,1-10, March.

iv. 2012. “Mass transfer effects on unsteady MHDradiative convection flow of micropolar fluid past a verticalporous plate with variable heat and mass flux”. Journal ofEngineering Physics and Thermophysics. 86:2, March-April.

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Awareness Programme on Nutritional Food to the Adolescents

DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNINGunder what circumstances a victim can use this domesticviolence Act, who can use it and on whom, how to proceedand whom to approach, how to get protection and financialassistance. More than 65 staff and students including 20International students got benefited by this knowledgesharing session.

Creative Art in Emboss Painting

The Department of Lifelong Learning organized anAwareness programme on “Nutritional Food to theAdolescents” in Z.P. High School, Pedakakani of GunturDistrict on 15th March 2013.

The Chief Guest Sri Joseph Kumar, MDO,inaugurating the programme, said that nutritional food helpsto maintain good health. Dr. B. Babitha, Head, Departmentof Food and Nuitrition of ANU, was the resource person forthe programme which was co-ordinated by Prof. P. SyamaThrimurthy, Head, Dept. of Lifelong Learning with the supportof the department staff Mrs. P. Pushpa Rani and Mr. M.V.Ramana.

Dr. Babitha explained to the students the importanceof right kind of food for adolescent students. More than 70students got benefited by this programme.

Knowledge Sharing Session on Domestic Violence &Sexual Harassment

The Dept. of Lifelong Learning organized a Knowledgesharing session on “Domestic Violence and SexualHarassment” in the Department of Education in ANU on21st March 2013

The programme was coordinated by Prof. P. SyamaThrimurthy with the cooperation of Dr. Yasoda, Head,Department of Education , ANU. Prof. L. Jayasree, Co-ordinator of ANU Grievance Cell and Head, Department ofLegal Studies in ANU was the invited speaker for theprogramme.

Prof. L. Jayasree explained to the audience theDomestic Violence Act in India. She gave a very clear picture

A Training programme in “Creative Art in EmbossPainting” was initiated in Sivalayam of Lalpuram village inGuntur district during March 21-23, 2013. The programmewas inaugurated by Sri Rama Krishna, while the Resourcepersons for this programme were G. Anuradha, Sumanand Vijayalakshmi. The programme was coordinated byProf. P. Syama Thrimurthy with the support of Mrs. P. PushpaRani and Mr. M.V. Ramana. Thirty-four housewivesparticipated in this programme.

Training Programme on Typing Tutor to the SchoolDrop-outs

The Department of Lifelong Learning and Nehru YuvakKendra of Maddiralapdu village jointly organized a Week-long Training Programme to the School Dropsouts in “TypingTutor” on 28th March, 2013. The Training was organized inSriji Institutions of the same village.

Dr. M. Subba Rao, inaugurating the Training, saidthat developing technical skills in the school drop-outs willcertainly motivate them to continue their studies.

Mr. Balachander, and Mastan Vali were the resourcepersons for the training programme which was coordinatedby Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy with the support of Mr. P.Sunil Babu and Sriji Institutions. Twenty- five school drop-outs in the age range of 17-22 got trained and benefitedby this programme. Chairman of Sriji Institutions, Prof. P.Thrimurthy gave away the certificates to the learners.

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ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

ANUSODHANA 2K13Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering

and Technology organized a National Level TechnicalSymposium ‘ANUSODHANA – 2K13’ on February 9th, 2013.

Dr. D. Seetharama Raju, an outstanding Scientist,ADA, Bangalore, was the Chief Guest of the function. Dr.Raju in his live presentation gave details of different kindsof Aircraft, their design, mechanism, functioning and rolein the security of our country.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Registrar Prof.R.R.L.Kantam, Prof. P.Siddaiah, Dean, Faculty ofEngineering, Principal Prof. E.Srinivasa Reddy and othersspoke on this occasion. More than 750 students fromvarious Universities and affiliated colleges of AndhraPradesh, Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Maharashtrapresented papers and poster presentations on varioustechnical topics in their respective disciplines. Studentsexecuted the spot events with great accomplishment andmade the event successful.

ANU College of Engineering and TechnologyProf. E.Sreenivasa Reddy, Principal, ANU College ofEngineering & Technology was appointed as RegionalCoordinator for EAMCET – 2013 and for PGECET - 2013.Dr. Suneetha Yedla, Department of English, was appointedas an Associate Editor of “Thematics English LanguageTeaching Journal: A Peer – Reviewed InternationalResearch Journal with ISSN: 2231-4873; website:www.thematicsjournals.org.Mr. S Naga Kishore Bhavanam, Department of ECE, wasdeputed as a Technical Committee member for“International Conference of Innovations in Electronics andCommunications” (ICIECE 2013).

VISIT OF USA TEAMRepresentatives of the Rotary Club of America

visited Acharya Nagarjuna University on 11-2-2013. Theyvisited several departments in the campus and interactedwith the university officials.

VISIT OF ITALY TEAMA team of delegates from Italy visited the

Department of Bio-Chemistry in ANU campus on14-3-2013. Mr. Ezio Giardino, Mrs. Giovanna Campiafrom VRO ITALIA interacted with the faculty mem-bers and students.

NSSNSS Unit, University College of Engineering &

Technology participated in Republic Day Celebrations andtook an active role in servicing the students on campus.

University College of Engineering & Technology NSSstudents rendered their services at the Acharya NagarjunaUniversity Convocation for smooth conduct of the function.

SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSCh.Venu Babu, D.V.K.Reddy & Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Presented a paper on “Management of Drought Mitigation:Measures and Challenges” at the 3rd Pre- Annual Conference ofthe Andhra Pradesh Economic Association (APEA) held atRayalaseema University, Kurnool, on 19 January, 2013.

Ch.Venu Babu, D.V.K.Reddy, T.Maria Das & Prof.B.SambasivaRao: Presented a paper on “MGNREGS For Reduction of DistressMigration: Possibilities and Challenges” at the National Seminarheld at National Institute of Rural Development, Ministry of RuralDevelopment, Government of India, Hyderabad, during 18 -20,February, 2013.

Ch.Venu Babu, Dr.N.Babu & Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Presenteda paper on “Inclusive Growth in Andhra Pradesh: Challenges inAgriculture” at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar held atDepartment of Economics, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada,during 11 - 12 March, 2013.

Ch.Venu Babu, K.Pradeep Kumar, G.Venkateswarlu &Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Presented a paper on “NREGA: MakingWay for Women’s Empowerment-An Overview” at the NationalSeminar held at Department of Rural Development and SocialWork, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapuram, during 15th -16th March 2013.

Ch.Venu Babu, M.N. Swarna, D.S.Sankara Rao &Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Presented a paper on “RegionalDisparities in Andhra Pradesh: Challenges and Remedies” at theXXXI Annual Conference of the Andhra Pradesh EconomicAssociation (APEA), held at Department of Economics, NizamCollege, Osmania University, Hyderabad, during 23-24 March,2013.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProf. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: Chaired a session and presented apaper on “ Loss and Betrayal in Such a Long Journey” at the 20th

Annual International Conference on Canadian Studies organisedby the Departmant of English and CLS, Saurashtra University,Rajkot (Gujarat) during January 20-22, 2013.

Dr.M.Suresh Kumar: i.Presented a paper on “Impact of Buddhismon Gandhism” in the national seminar on “Impact of Buddhismon other Ideologies”conducted by Centre for Buddhism, ANU,during 8th & 9th February, 2013.ii. Presented a paper on “”Bama’s Vanmam : A Study” in thenational seminar on Dalit Discourse conducted by Department ofEnglish , Vijayanagara Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Ballaryduring 15th & 17th February, 2013.iii. Presented a paper on “Seva as Vedantism of SwamiVivekananda : A Study” in the national seminar on BhakthiLiterature and Social Reform conducted by Department of EnglishKakatiya University, Warangal, during 20-21 March, 2013.iv. Presented a paper on “Activating Communication and TheRole of Computers : A Study” in the national seminar on English inthe Class Room : The Science of Communication conducted byDepartment of English, Vikrama Simhapuri University, 23-24March, 2013.v. Presented a paper on “Margaret Atwood’s Surfacing : A CriticalAnalysis”” in the national seminar on Dimensions of Violenceagainst Women conducted by Centre for Women Studies, AcharyaNagarjuna University, during March 25th and 26th , 2013.

Dr. B. Karuna : Presented a paper on "The Cultural Dialectics ofImmigrat Experience in Chitea Divakaruni's. The Mistress ofSpices" at the National Seminar on Indian writing in English after1975 organised by the Dept. of English, P.B. Siddartha College ofArts & Sciences during 13-14 February, 2012.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSProf. Bh. Satyanarayana: i. Delivered a talk at the workshop onMathematical Applications of Engineering Disciplines, at Tekkali,during February, 2013.ii. Delivered a talk at the National Seminar on Galois and SrinivasaRamanujan, at P.V.K.N. Govt.College, Chittoor, during 14-15March, 2013.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSProf. N. Veeraiah: Delivered a talk on “Photoinduced non-linearoptical studies on some heavy metal oxide based glass-ceramics”at National Seminar on Advanced Materials and their Applications,organized by Department of Physics, Osmania University,Hyderabad, during Feb. 27-28, 2013.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminaron Multifunctional Materials at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada,during 6-7 March, 2013.

Sk. Muntaz Begum, V. Pushpa Manjari , U.S. UdaychandranThampy M.C. Rao & R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Electrical Propertiesof Transition Metal Ions (Mn2+, Fe3+, Cu2+) Doped PVA CappedZnSe Nanoparticles”.

Ch.Rama Krishna & R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: “Synthesis andCharacterization of Transition Metal Ions Doped Chlorocadmiumphosphate Crystals”.

The following papers were presented at the National Conferenceon Physics and Chemistry of Solids, during 12-13 April, 2013 atSR & BGNR Govt.Arts & Science College, Khammam, A.P.

V. Pushpa Manjari, Ch. Ramakrishna, Sk. Muntaz Begum, T.Aswani & R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar : “Photoluminescenceproperties of VO(II) ions doped NaCaAlF3PO4 Phosphor”.

B.Babu & R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: “Synthesis and Characterizationof Ni2+ ions doped ZnO nanopowder”.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKV. Prakasini & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paper on“Significance of Social Development in the Context of Class RoomLearning” at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Class RoomInterventions to Enhance Total Development, organized bySt.Joseph’s College of Education for Women, Guntur, during 11-13 February,2013.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSProf. R.R.L. Kantam: Delivered a lecture on “Stochastic Process:Applicability to Software Reliability” at the National Seminar onRecent Advances in Stochastic Modeling and Its Applicationsduring 10-11 February 2013. held at the Department of Statistics,Andhra University.

The following papers were presented at the National Conferenceon Applied Statistics and Its Applications 2013, organized by theDept. of Applied Statistics, Babasaheb Bhimrao AmbedkarUniversity, Lucknow, 16-17 March, 2013.

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Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu and Ch. V.V.S. Surekha: “Constructionof measure of second order slope rotatable designs usingsymmetrical unequal block arrangements with two unequal blocksizes”.Ms. K. Rajyalakshmi, and Prof. B. Re. Victorbabu: “An empiricalstudy on robustness of second order rotatable designs usingsymmetrical unequal block arrangements with two unequal blocksizes”.Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu: Delivered the Keynote address at theNational Conference on Applications of Mathematics inEngineering and Industry & Training Programme on Latex andSimulations held at Kakatiya University, Warangal, during 26-28March, 2013.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGUProf.G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi: i. Presented a paper on ‘KalidasaKavita-Ravindra Darsanam’, at the National Seminar on TeluguSahityam- Ravindranatha Tagore Prabhavamu, organized byS.V.C.K.Raju PG. College, Penokonda, during10-11January, 2013.

ii. Presented a paper on ‘Nataka Rachana-Mahilabhyudayam’, atthe U.G.C. National Seminar on Telugu Sanghika Natakalu-Samajika Chaitanyam at J.M.J.College, Tenali, during 4 - 5February, 2013.

iii. Presented a paper on “Tikkana Bharatam-Pratyamnaya Padalu”at the National Seminar on Sampradaya, Janapada SahityalaloniBhasha Viseshalu- Pratyamnaya Padala Avasyakata, organizedby Government Degree College, Narseepatnam & CIIL, Mysore,during 21-22 February, 2013.

iv. Delivered a Guest Lecture on “Bharateeya KutumbaVyavasthalo Stree Patra”, on Antarjateeya Mahila Dinotsavam,organized by M.M.Kalasala,Vijayawada, on 8th March, 2013.

Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy: i. Resource person at the Nationalworkshop on Sanskrit Alankara Sastra.ii. Delivered a lecture on “ Natya Sastra and “ Rasa Sutra Vicherah”conducted by the Department of Sanskrit, Pondicherry during14-20 Feb, 2013.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESD. Ravi Sankar Reddy : Presented the following papers at theAPSCHE sponsored National Seminar on Drug Regulatory Affairsand Quality Assurance organized by the ANU College ofPharmaceutical Sciences on 8th February,2013.i.“Green blood therapy to cure many diseases in our body.”ii. “Fornesyl transferase inhibitors in the treatment of Progesia.”

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY

Dr. Suneetha Y. : i. Presented a paper on “’Smart Paper in NealStephenson’s ‘The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady’s IllustratedPrimer “ at the World Conference on Scientific Fiction Studies,organized by Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune during1-2 Feb, 2013.

ii. Presented a paper on “Impact of Globalization on English forEngineers: A War for Talent “ at the National Seminar onGlobalization in English Studies, organized by Krishna University,during 6 -7 Feb, 2013.

iii. Presented a paper on “Class Room to Smart Room: Need ofthe Hour for Professional Students” at the National Seminar onClass Room Interventions to Enhance Total Development,organized by St.Joseph’s College of Education for Women during11-13 Feb, 2013.

iv. Presented a paper on “Ideology of Nationalism in AmitavGhosh’s Shadow Lines” at the National Seminar on Indian Writingin English After 1975, organized by Department of English,P.B.Siddartha College of Arts & Science during 13-14 Feb, 2012.

D. Sumalatha, : i. Presented a paper on “ Adverse Effects ofSocial Networking Sites on English Communication and WritingSkills” at the National Seminar on Globalization in English Studiesorganized by Krishna University,during 6 -7 Feb, 2013.

ii. Presented a paper on “Class Room to Smart Room: Need ofthe Hour for Professional Students” at the National Seminar onClass Room Interventions to Enhance Total Development,organized by St.Joseph’s College of Education for Women during11-13 Feb, 2013.iii. Presented a paper on “The Indian Prince In KamalaMarkandaya’s Novel The Golden Honeycomb” at the NationalSeminar on Indian Writing in English After 1975, organized byDepartment of English, P.B.Siddartha College of Arts & Scienceduring 13-14 Feb, 2012.Ch. Radhika: i. Presented a paper on “Soft Skills – A Buzz Wordin the New Millennium” at the National Conference on A Paradigmatic Shift in ELT: Empowerment of the English Class room,organized under TEQUIP PHASE-II by Vasavi College ofEngineering, Hyderabad, during 1-2 February, 2013.ii. Presented a paper on “Impact of Globalization on EnglishLanguage” at the National Seminar on Globalization In EnglishStudies, organized by Krishna University, Machilipatnam, during6-7 February, 2013. iii. Presented a paper on “Victims of Violence with reference toVijay Tendulkar’s Silence! The Court is in Session at the UGCNational Seminar on Dimensions of Violence Against Women,organized by ANU, Center for Women’s Studies during 25-26March, 2013.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSProf. E. Sreenivasa Reddy: Delivered a lecture on “CloudComputing” at a workshop in the National Conference on AdvanceComputing, organized by S.V University, Tirupathi.A.J.V.Radhika: Presented a paper “ On Offset Pearson typeIImodel – Goodness of fit” at the International Conference onStatistics, Science and Society: New Challenges and Opportunitiesorganized by IISA, Department of Statistics, University of Madras,Indian Statistical Institute, during 2 - 5 Jan., 2013.

A N U ONGOLE CAMPUSDEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

Dr. D. Venakteswara Reddy : i. Presented a paper on“Marapurani Swathantra Samara Yodhudu Chimakurthi SeshagiriRao” at the Andhra Pradesh History Congress 37th session heldat MVR College of Education, Avanigadda during 5-6 January,2013.

ii. Presented a paper on “Dependents on Weavers” at the ICHRNational Seminar on Children of jati , organized by the Departmentof History, KMC PG Studies, Puducherry during 4-5 February, 2013.

iii. Presented a paper on “Padiga Rajulu and Sadhana SuruluDependents of Padmasali Community “ at the 33rd AnnualConference of South Indian History Congress,organized by theDepartment of History, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

iv. Presented a paper on “ The Cult of Matangi in SurabesvaraKona” at the ICHR National Seminar on The Leather WorkingCommunities of South India: Cultural Heritage and SocialTransformation, organized by Department of History, KakatiyaUniversity, Warangal during 17 - 18 March, 2013.

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CONDOLENCE MEETING

On March 16th 2013, a Condolence meeting wasconducted on the sudden demise of Dr. A. Anjireddy,Founder and Chairman of Reddy’s Laboratories,Hyderabad. The Principal, Prof. A. Prameela Rani andstudents, members of the faculty of ANUCPS condoledthe sudden demise of Dr. A. Anjireddy and recollected hisservices and achievements in the field of pharmacy.

Dr. Mahesh, CCMB Scientist, who was appointedas an inspector by the Committee for the Purpose of Controland Supervision on Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA),New Delhi, examined the facilities of Animal Houseestablished in ANU College of Pharmacy on March 25th,2013. The Committee’s approval is necessary to conductthe animal experiments for the selected dosage forms totest their efficacy and toxicity and the animal house is usefulto test the medicines formulated by the students of PharmacyCollege of this university. Dr. A. Prameela Rani, Principalof ANUCPS explained the facilities to conduct experimentsavailable in the animal house. Sri Y.P. Rama Subbaiah,Rector, Prof R.R.L. Kantham, Registrar of the university werepresent.

COLLEGE DAY

ANU College of Architecture and Planning heldAnnual Day celebrations on March 28, 2013. The Guestswere the Vice Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Officeron Special Duty Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, Principal Prof.G. Babu Rao, President Ar. K.S. Kumar and Secretary Ar.Radha Krishna, Coastal Architects Association.

Republic Day: College won first place for theme“Sankranti” in the University Republic Day Parade.

Women’s Day was celebrated on 8th March 2013 aspart of NSS Program in presence of Prof. Babu RaoGudavalli, Principal, ANU College of Architecture & Planning;Dr. Sumanth Kumar Kunda, Programme Co-ordinator,National Service Scheme (NSS); Mrs. Sikata Guru, BranchManager, SBI, NU Campus; K.V.Nirupama, Co-ordinator,ANU College of Architecture & Planning; and M.N.Srividhya,NSS Co-ordinator, ANU College of Architecture & Planning.

On the occasion, students of Architecture interactedwith orphan children from Amodhini, Kaza village, as partof college student’s participation in social awarenessprogram.

ANU COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

International Seminar at SingaporeStudents Navita Rao, Saranya, Bharathi Sria and

Siddarth Pavan Sai under the guidance of Principal, Prof.Babu Rao Gudavalli presented a paper on “Modeling SolarHyper Tree Architecture for Urban Lands” in ACE(Architecture and Civil Engineering) at the InternationalConference at Singapore for which the paper got first prizein student category. These Students have beenawarded certificates on the occasion of College DayCelebrations.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICALSCIENCES

ANIMAL HOUSE INSPECTION

PATENTA student of the Pharmacy College had the

distinction of being awarded a patent, the details of whichare: Phanikumar Kola. Application No.2076/CHE/2011 A.SYNTHESIS OF PIPERAZINE NUCLEUS CONTAININGNOVEL CHALCONE DERIVATIVES AND THEIRANTIHISTAMINIC ACTIVITY. Publication Date: 28/12/2012.

DEPT. OF TELUGU

The Andhra Pradesh Government declared the year2013 as Telugu Language Development Year in the FourthWorld Telugu Conference held at Tirupati from 27th to29th December, 2012. On this occasion, the Departmentof Telugu & Oriental Languages conducted playletcompetition to the candidates of affiliated colleges andUniversity colleges on 24-01-2013 with the main themefocusing on contemporary problems.

A Programme on Social problems and solutionsfor the promotion of Telugu Theatre Arts and Languagewas inaugurated by Sri Mandali Buddha Prasad,Chairman, A.P. Official Language Commission andpresided over by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V.Rao.

The Vice-Chancellor gave away the cash prizes tothe winners on 26th January, 2013 in the function arrangedon the eve of 64th Republic Day celebrations.

Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy, Head, Dept. of Telugu& Oriental Languages was the Co- ordinator of this event.

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NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL

The Career Guidance & Placement Cell and Centrefor HRD of Acharya Nagarjuna University organized aCoaching programme on Banks Coaching for SC/ST/OBC and Minority Students of all ANU Colleges under theUGC Scheme of Entry into Services, from 01.02.2013 to31.03.2013. Around 600 students registered for theprogramme (SC students – 244, OBC students -293, STstudents -42 students and minority students -35). The Studymaterial was distributed to the students.

CAREER GUIDANCE & PLACEMENT CELL ANDCENTRE FOR HRD

WORKSHOP ON CLOUD COMPUTINGThe Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering,

ANU conducted a one day workshop on CloudComputing at Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawadaon 28-02-2013. The organizers were Dr. K. GangadharaRao and Dr. B. Basaveswara Rao.

The 28th Inter-University National Youth Festival2012-13 was organized by University of Kalyani, Kalyani,West Bengal, in collaboration with Association of IndianUniversities from 05-09 February 2013. Students fromSeventy Universities spread all over India participated inthe National Youth Festival. P. Ravi Teja, Dept. ofJournalism and Mass Communication, ANU, participatedin the Collage and Cartooning competitions.

AMBEDKAR MEMORIAL LIBRARYProf. R. Saraswathi, retired professor of English,

presented several back volumes of Journals and looseissues of periodicals to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar MemorialLibrary, ANU Campus, as a gift.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Acharya Nagarjuna University entered into aMemorandum of Understanding with Indian Institute ofBanking & Finance (IIBF) which is a professional body ofbanks, financial institutions and their employees in India.The MoU is entered between ANU and IIBF to providecounseling, coaching and conducting tutorial classes for thecandidates/students enrolled for taking Diploma in Banking& Finance examination being conducted by IIBF.

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The Boddupalli Somayajulu Memorial EndowmentLecture on the Topic The Brights and Blues ofJournalism was delivererd by Sri P. Vijay Babu, AndhraPradesh State Information Commissioner, Hyderabad on13th February, 2013 at Acharya Nagarjuna University.

Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, presided overthe meeting. Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah Rector, Prof. R.R.L.Kantham Registrar, Prof.M.Madhusudhana Rao, Principal,ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law and members offaculty and students of Journalism attended the Lecture.

The Kalaprapurna Kavi Samrat Sri ViswanadhaSatyanarayana Endowment Lecture on the topicVivekananda – Yuvataku Spoorthi was delivered bySamanvaya Saraswathi, Vaagdhevi varaputhra BrahmasriSamavedam Shanmukha Sarma, Hyderabad on 19thFebruary, 2013 at Dr. H.H.Deichmann & Dr.S. John DavidAuditorium – cum – Seminar Hall, ANU Campus.

ENDOWMENT LECTURES

members of faculty and Students of ANU Colleges ofScience, Pharmacy, Engineering, Architecture and Planningand Physical Education attended the Lecture.

The Popular Shoe Mart (Karl Marx) EndowmentLecture on the topic From State Capitalism to Neo –Liberalism: A Challenge to Labour Rights was deliveredby Dr.D.Narasimha Reddy, Retired Professor ofEconomics, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad on 28thMarch, 2013 at ANU Campus.

Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor presided overthe meeting, Prof.Y.P.Ramasubbaiah Rector,Prof.R.R.L.Kantham Registrar, Prof.M.Madhusudhana Rao,Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law and

Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice Chancellor, presided overthe meeting, Prof.R.R.L.Kantham Registrar, Prof. M.Madhusudhana Rao Principal, ANU College of Arts,Commerce & Law and members of faculty and Studentsof ANU Colleges of Science, Pharmacy, Engineering,Architecture and Planning and Physical Education attendedthe Lecture.

The above Endowment Lectures wereconducted by Prof. M. V. Ramkumar Ratnam.

YOGA TEACHERS’ MEET

The Department of Yoga for Human Excellence in ANUCampus organized a meeting of the Yoga Teachers ofGuntur, Prakasam and Krishna districts on 26.03.2013. TheVice-Chancellor, Prof. K.V. Rao was the chief guest for themeeting while Sri G. Suryanarayana was the course Co-ordinator. Also present were the Principals of the Univer-sity Colleges.

SEMINAR IN IMBA DEPARTMENTThe Department of Integrated MBA organized a

one day seminar on Management of Legal Issues inCorporate Business on 25.03.2013. Legal Advisor Sri G.Ramakrishna Prasad delivered a lecture presided over bythe Rector Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah. Dr. Sivarama Prasadwas the Co-ordinator.

NSS ACTIVITIES (JANUARY - MARCH 2013)

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The NSS Programme Co-ordinator, Dr. SumanthKumar, visited NSS Units of ABM Degree College, andA.K.V.K.Degree College, Ongole. He reviewed and gaveorientation about NSS activities and emphasized theimportance of Special Camping Programme. The Principaland other staff members were present during the meetingon 2.1.2013.

Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator inauguratedthe special camping programme of NSS unit of St.Ann'sCollege, Gorantla on 13.2.2013, which was organized for7 days and NSS volunteers rendered their services as perthe NSS manual.

Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator, inauguratedthe special camping programme of NSS unit AMG DegreeCollege, Chilakaluri Peta, on 14.2.2013 which wasorganized for 7 days and NSS volunteers rendered theirservices as per the NSS manual.

The NSS Units of V.T.J.M&I.V.T.R DegreeCollege,Mangalagiri and Edga Mastanamma MemorialVocational Junior College,Perecherla rendered their servicesfor the Clean & Green programme for two days.

NSS Special Camping Programmes

Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator hadparticipated in the valedictory programme organized by theNSS Unit of M.S.R.Junior College, Santhanuthalapadu,Prakasham district. The 7 days special camping programmewas organized on 26.2.2013 at adopted village viz. SriKamepalli vari palem, Ongole.

Visit of MP & MLA for Clean & Green Programme

Hon’ble Memebr of Parliament of Guntur Sri RayapatiSambasiva Rao; Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assemblyof Managalagiri Smt.Kandru Kamala, and the Vice-Chancellor Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, inaugurated the Clean andGreen programme organized at ANU campus on 4.1.2013.The university officials, Prof.G.V.Chalam, CDC DeanDr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator, ProgrammeOfficers, and NSS Volunteers participated in theprogramme.

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Visit of NSS Joint Inspection teamA Joint Inspection Team comprising Sri. K.C. Reddy,

Youth Assistant, NSS Regional Centre and Sri.Rajasekhar,Dy.Statistical Officer, State NSS Cell, conducted jointinspection ANU-NSS Cell and verified the NSS records andallied documents for two days during 8th -10th .01.2013

He also participated as one of the Chief Guests in theInternational Women’s Day programme organized byChalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gorantla,Guntur Dt.

Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator, hadparticipated as one of the Chief Guests and inauguratedBlood donation programme organized by ChalapathiEngineering College,Gorantla,Guntur Dt, on 23.3.2013.

Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator participatedas one of the guest speakers and delivered a talk on "GenderSensitization," organized by NDRF,10th Batallion,Managalagiri, presently at ANU campus, on 25.3.2013.

The programme was organized as a part ofsensitization on different aspects of gender sensitizationamongst the staff members.

World Record Certificates & Mementos:

The NSS Programme Coordinator dispatched all thedocuments to the office of Guinness World Record,Londonfor claiming the record

The Guinness World Record attempt on LargestBarefoot Walk conducted with 7,050 on 12.12.12 with thetheme Walk for Health and Human values was recognizedby several world record certifying agencies.

They are as follows : World Amazing Records, RecordHolders Republic, Miracle World Records, and Telugu Bookof World Records. They have also displayed the same intheir respective websites.

The outcome of the Guinness World Record is awaitedand they informed that the review was under process andthe result would be expected within 6-8 weeks.

A meeting was held at Hyderabad with Dr.V.SrinathChary, Programme Coordinator, Palamuru University, on28.1.2013 and finalized the documents to be despactchedto the office of Guinness World Record, London.

Adventure Camp at Pulichintala, Guntur DtDr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator, participated

in the inaugural and flag waving programme for theadventure camp programme at Pulichintala, Guntur Dt. on9.2.2013 organized by NSS Cell of R.V.R.J.C.College ofEngineering, Chowdavaram.The Adeventure camp wasorganized for 3 days under the leadership ofSri.M.Sudhakar,Programme Officer.

The Co-ordinator submitted NSS reports/details oftasks and targets achieved as on date to the state NSSoffices of NSS Regional Centre and State NSS Cell,Hyderabad

Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator participatedas one of the Chief Guests in the International Women’sDay celebrations organized by ANU College of Architecture& Planning at College Seminar Hall. The women childrenfrom an NGO orphanage also participated in the programmeon 8.3.2013.

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU,released a sum of Rs. 51,07,500 to 227 NSS Units as2nd installment for conducting special campingprogramme at adopted villages/slum areas on25.02.2013.

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RESEARCH DEGREES DURING JANUARY - MARCH 2013Ph.D. DEGREES AWARDED

Name of the Research Scholar Name of the Research Guide Subject

1 Kumara Swamy M Dr Anuradha M Bio-technology2 Srinivasulu Kamma Prof M Vijaya Lakshmi Bio-technology3 Panneerselvam T Dr P Vijayaraj Kumar Bio-technology4 A Darbar Vijaya Raju Prof B Ganga Rao Bio-technology5 Chennupati V Suresh Prof G Vidya Sagar Bio-technology6 Jithendra Chimakurthy Dr T E Gopala Krishna Murthy Bio-technology7 Kolisetti Mahendra Dr N Madhavi Chemistry8 Kanaparthy Suneel Dr Biswanth Das Chemistry9 Kankati Asha Latha Dr Y Venkateswarlu Chemistry10 Bhagya Lakshmi Kodali Prof P V V Satyanarayana Chemistry11 Nagamalleswara Rao Ketana Prof P V V Satyanarayana Chemistry12 Marivina Kishore Babu Prof G Prasad Commerce13 Harileela Vemula Prof D A R Subrahmanyam Commerce14 Kondru Sudheer Kumar Prof G Prasad Commerce15 Jagadish Tanniru Prof N Vijaya Ratnam Commerce16 Devaki Kishori Prof T Umamaheswara Rao Commerce17 Pavan Kumar Thanneeru Prof G Satyanarayana Commerce18 Venkata Krishna Reddy Chinnapareddy Prof Noor Basha Abdulcommerce19 Suresh Babu Yalavarthi Dr G S Prasad Computer Science& Engg.20 Syed Muneer Prof I Ramesh Babu Computer Science& Engg.21 V Kiran Kumar Dr K Rajasekhara Rao Computer Science& Engg.22 Swarupa Rani Kanakapodi Prof V Kamakshi Prasad Computer Science& Engg.23 Kalavathi A Dr R Siva Rama Prasad Computer Science& Engg.24 Sasidhar Buddiga Prof A Vinaya Babu Computer Science& Engg.25 Barige Thirumala Rao Prof L S S Reddy Computer Science& Engg.26 Sk Altaf Hussain Basha Prof A Govardhan Computer Science& Engg.27 Yesapogu Venkateswarlu Prof P Rajasekhar English28 Fathima Rani Domathoti Prof P Rajasekhar English29 Syam Sundar Matam Prof Raja Sekhar Patteti English30 Pankaj Kumar Kurella Prof Raja Sekhar Patteti English31 Abdul Nabi Dr P Brahmaji Rao Env. Science32 V Santhi Sri Kotamamba Dr P Brahmaji Rao Env. Science33 Subba Rao Chandaluri Dr B Sreenivasa Rao Env. Science34 Aarati Tyagi Prof Y R Haragopal Reddy Law35 Venkata Ramana Manduru Prof A Subrahmanyam Law36 Bandlamudi Sangeetha Prof A Subrahmanyam Law37 Sri Rama Ravi Kumar Emani Dr J Venkateswara Rao Mathematics38 Tumati Venkata Naga Prasanna Prof I Ramabhadra Sarma Mathematics39 Madhusudhana Rao Dasari Dr A Anjaneyulu Mathematics40 Gangadhara Rao Ankata Dr A Anjaneyulu Mathematics41 Ravutla Durga Prasad Dr B Satyanarayana Mathematics42 Krishna Kumari Ganesuni Prof P Narayana Murthy Physics43 Madhavi Latha Divi Dr Ch Srinivas Physics44 Ramesh Babu Amruthaluri Prof D Krishna Rao Physics45 Petti Michael Vinaya Teja Prof D Krishna Rao Physics46 Kanumuri Mani Prof T Satyavathi Telugu47 Sagi Surya Prakasa Sastry Prof G Krupachary Telugu48 Jangam Vijaya Raju Prof G Krupachary Telugu49 R Shalini Prabhata Prof N Samuyelu Ambedkar Chair50 Leelavathi Tugiti Prof C Narasimha Rao Rural Development51 Nagavardhanam Neti Prof Z. Vishnuvardhanam Botany

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NON-TEACHING STAFF RETIREMENT

The following Non-Teaching Staff retired from service on attaining superannuation during the periodJanuary – March 2013. The Non-Teaching Staff Association (VIKASA) felicitated them.

Md. RazackSuperintendent

31.01.2013

Durga BahadurWatchman31.10.2013

Chitra BahadurSergeant

31.01.2013

The University places on record the valuable services rendered by them and wishes them a peaceful retired life.

L. Chandra MohanAttender

28.02.2013

M.Phil. DEGREES AWARDED

Sl.No. Name of the Research Scholar Name of the Research Guide Subject

1. B B R G Vijaya Lakshmi Dr. P. Brahmaji Rao Env. Scienc2. D. Aruna Prof. M. V. Narasimha Sarma Economics3. V. Madhuri Dr. C. Sandhya Physics4. T. Naganjaneyulu Prof. C. Rambabu Chemistry5. P. Vijaya Vardhan Dr. K. Madhu Babu Economics6. D. Subrahmanyeswara Rao Prof. G. Krupachari Telugu7. A. Nagamalleswara Rao Dr. L. N. Varma Mathematics8. H. Sandhya Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao Commerce9. B. Nagamani Dr. C. Sandhya Physics10. M. Yedukondalu Dr. Ch. Srinivasu Physics11. D. Vijaya Dr. P. Padmavathi Zoology12. S. Naga Padma Prof. P. Raja Sekhar English13. N. Baratha Jyothi Dr. K. Sunitha Zoology14. G. Girish Kumar Dr. V. Vasanta Kumar Statistics15. Rangamani T P Dr. G. Simhachalam Zoology16. Rajendra Prasad Jangam Dr. Allu Gowri Sankar Rao Sociology17. Sarah Veeravalli Prof. P. Raja Sekhar English18. M. Kamala Karuna Dr. M. Manoranjani Chemistry19. P. Venkateswara Rao Prof. C.V. Nageswara Rao Chemistry20. S. Ramprasad Prof. C. V. Nageswara Rao Chemistry21. V. Srinivasa Rao Prof. P. V. V. Satyanarayana

NON – TEACHING STAFF PROMOTIONSThe following Non-teaching Staff members were promoted as follows during January - March 2013.

1. Sri K. Anil Kumar, Record Assistant as Junior Assistant on 09.03.2013.2. Sri Bh. Sivanageswara Rao, Attender as Record Assistant on 09.03.2013.

T. Nageswara RaoWatchman31.03.2013

K. SatyanarayanaSenior Assistant

31.03.2013

OBITUARYSri M. Nageswara Rao, Watchman, died on

04.01.20132The University conveyed deep condolences to the

bereaved family.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD

Sri G. Sunil Kumar, received an awardfor Photography by Photographic Society ofIndia in December, 2012.

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MEMORIAL LECTURESProf. K. Satchidananda Murty’s Second Memorial

Lecture on “Prof. K.S. Murty’s Contribution to Buddhism”was delivered by Prof. M. Rajagopala Rao, BauddhaSahiti, Guntur, on January 24, 2013. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the university presided over the programme.The lecture programme was organized by Sri N. Anjaiah,Director of Prof. K. Satchidananda Murthy Centre forStudies in Afro-Asian Philosophies, ANU.

Prof. K. Satchidananda Murty Centre for Studies inAfro-Asian Philosophies organized a lecture by Prof. A.Raghurama Raju, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad,on March 23,2013. Prof. Raju delivered a lecture on“Philosophical Contributions of Vaddera Chandidas”. Rectorof the University Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, presided overthe programme.

ANU College of Sciences celebrated its College Dayfunction on the evening of 17th March, 2013, in whichstudents participated with enthusiasim.

The Chief Guest was Pravachana SamratMallapragada Srimannarayana and the Guest of Honourwas Sri K. Surendra Babu, Deputy Director of DistrictTreasury.

The Principal Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao presided overthe function while the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao gracedthe occasion.

ANU COLLEGE OF SCIENCESCollege Day CelebrationsProf. Anand Teltumde IIT, Kharagpur delivered a

lecture on “Marx and Ambedkar, Their Perspectives ofHuman Emancipation” on February 15th 2013. He explainedhow Karl Marx with a universal mission of working classliberation and B.R. Ambedkar with a particular mission ofoppressed castes emancipation had construed theirphilosophies and world views and fought for their missions.This lecture programme is the fourth in the series organizedby Dr. K.R.R. Mohan Rao Centre for Scientific Socialismduring the academic year 2012-2013. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the University presided over the lecture.

ANU COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE & LAWCollege Day Celebrations

ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law celebratedits College Day function amidst the gaiety of youngstudents on the evening of 9th March, 2013. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K.V. Rao was the Chief Guest. Heenthused the students to strive hard to reach higher andnobler goals in life. Presided over by Prof. M.Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, University College of Arts,Commerce & Law, winners of various events in sports andgames and cultural events were given prizes in the function.The scintillating dance performance of Miss LalithaSindhuri, a Classical dancer, was the highlight of theprogramme.

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PROGRAMME ON HELPING HANDS FOR OLDAGE PEOPLE

Students of Sociology and Social Work organizeda programme on Helping Hands for Old Age People, forwhich a Benefit Show “Slum Dog Millionnaire” was held inthe Deichmann Auditorium. With nominal charges anamount of Rs: 30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand only) wascollected for the social work programme on Helping Handsfor Old Age People on 13/3/2013, conducted at Dr.Sarvepalli RadhaKrishnan Open Air Auditorium, ANU. TheUniversity Vice-Chancellor inaugurated the programme anddistributed clothes, Bed Sheets and Fruits to the old agepeople in the surrounding villages of ANU, Namburu, Kaza,Venkata Reddy Palem, China Kakani and Kanteru. Dr. M.Trimurthi Rao, Co-ordinator of the Department presidedover the programme attended by Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah,Rector, Prof. R.R.L Kantam, Registrar, Principals of theScience and Arts Colleges Prof. Dattatreya Rao, Prof.Madhusudhana Rao, Kaza Village Sarpanch Srinvasa Rao,and Faculty, Students and Research Scholars.

ART AND CRAFT EXHIBITION

Faculty, Students and Research Scholars of theDepartment of Sociology and Social Work organized a twoday Art and Craft Exhibition at Deichmann Auditorium from8 - 9 February 2013. In this event about 25 NGOs andVoluntary organizations in and around Vijayawada andGuntur put up stalls and exhibited the Arts and Crafts madeby differently challenged children and women. Thisprogramme was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.K.V.Rao. The Registrar, Prof. R.R.L.Kantam, the Founderof the Dept. of Sociology and Social Work & eminentSociologist Prof. Y.C.Simhadri, Prof. George Victor, Vice-Chancellor of Adikavi Nannayya University, Rajahmundry,Dr. Bommidala Sri Krishna Murthy, and Principals of thecolleges visited the stalls. Later Prof Y.C.Simhadri visitedthe Dept of Sociology and Social Work and addressed thestudents of Sociology and Social Work.

VISIT OF EXPERT

Dr. Barbara, Director, Social Sciences, Austria,visited the department of Sociology and Social Work andaddressed the faculty and students of Sociology and SocialWork on 21/01/2013, Dr. M.Trimurthi Rao, Co-ordinator ofthe Department presided over the programme.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK

Dr. A.K. Mohanthy, Director, A.M.G. IndiaInternational, Chilakaluripet, visited the department andaddressed the students of M.A. Sociology and Master ofSocial Work on the topic “Role of Social Work Professionalsin the Social Development” on 23 January 2013. Dr.M.Trimurthi Rao, Co-ordinator of the Department, presidedover the programme.

Published by The Registrar, Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, A.P. 522 510 Printed at Don Bosco Technical School Press, Ring Road, Guntur- 522 007

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South Zone Inter-University Kho-Kho (Men) Tournament2012-13

Acharya Nagarjuna University organised South ZoneInter-University Kho-Kho(Men) Tournament from 4th to 8th

January, 2013. Forty-Seven teams from Southern part ofthe country participated in this prestigious tournament.

The Prize Distribution Function was conducted on 8th

January, 2013 at 4.30pm. Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU presided over the function. Sri KannaLakshmi Narayana, Hon.Minister for Agriculture, Govt. ofAndhra Pradesh was the Chief Guest of the function.

This tournament was inaugurated on 4th January, 2013by Sri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao, Member of Parliament,Guntur Constituency & Chief Guest of the Function. Smt.Kandru Kamala, M.L.A., Mangalagiri Constituency was theSpecial Guest and Prof.Y.P.Rama Subbaiah, Rector,Prof.A.V.Dattatreya Rao, Principal, College of Sciences,Prof.M.Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, College of Arts,Commerce & Law, Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar,Prof.Z.Vishnuvardhan, OSD, Prof. G.V. Chalam, Dean, CDCand Dr.Y.Kishore, Director of Physical Education I/c, AcharyaNagarjuna University graced the occasion andProf.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Acharya NagarjunaUniversity presided over the function. This tournament wasconducted on Knock-out cum league basis. The following isthe result:WINNERS Acharya Nagarjuna University,

Nagarjuna Nagar (AP)RUNNERS-UP Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri (KA)III - PLACE Annamalai University, Chidambaram (TN)IV - PLACE University of Calicut, Calicut (KL)

ANU COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place