The Teresian
St. Teresa’s is a college which cannot be portrayed as a monochrome image. The life and vibrancy of the Teresian spirit that is embodied by this empowering community are what THE TERESIAN sets forth. The theme, ‘Gradients of Life: The Hues in Between’ is a prompt for the reader to see the nuances in life; to recognize the iridescence of emotions and experiences. And ultimately, to enjoy life in its entirety. Chief Editor: Dr. Nisha Vikraman
Ms. Jovitta C.S. Student Editor
Editor in Charge: Smt. Sabeena Bhaskar Smt. Sonia Maria Lobo
Published by: St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous) Ernakulam
Department of French
Dr. Shaharban U.H. Department of Malayalam
Smt. Tessa Fani Jose Department of English Smt. Manju Velayudhan Department of Hindi
KOCHI
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Printed by: Don Bosco IGACT, Vennala Designed by: Gravity Actions
The Teresian
St. Teresa’s is a college which cannot be portrayed as a monochrome image. The life and vibrancy of the Teresian spirit that is embodied by this empowering community are what THE TERESIAN sets forth. The theme, ‘Gradients of Life: The Hues in Between’ is a prompt for the reader to see the nuances in life; to recognize the iridescence of emotions and experiences. And ultimately, to enjoy life in its entirety. Chief Editor: Dr. Nisha Vikraman
Ms. Jovitta C.S. Student Editor
Editor in Charge: Smt. Sabeena Bhaskar Smt. Sonia Maria Lobo
Published by: St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous) Ernakulam
Department of French
Dr. Shaharban U.H. Department of Malayalam
Smt. Tessa Fani Jose Department of English Smt. Manju Velayudhan Department of Hindi
KOCHI
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Printed by: Don Bosco IGACT, Vennala Designed by: Gravity Actions
Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee; All things pass; God never changes. Patience attains all that it strives for. He who has God finds he lacks nothing: God alone suffices.
Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima Foundress of CSST Congregation
‘Trust in the providence of God’ is the hallmark of Mother Teresa's spirituality. She was cradled in faith; her life experiences taught her to trust God implicitly, like a child. "I am enveloped in black clouds," she wrote,"but above all, I see the silver lining of God's Providence." (Letter, Sep.6,1897). This deep trust opened her to the magic of the unknown, that domain of power and possibilities. She proved to us that the paths of those who walk in faith are strewn with miracles, miracles of daily life.
Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee; All things pass; God never changes. Patience attains all that it strives for. He who has God finds he lacks nothing: God alone suffices.
Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima Foundress of CSST Congregation
‘Trust in the providence of God’ is the hallmark of Mother Teresa's spirituality. She was cradled in faith; her life experiences taught her to trust God implicitly, like a child. "I am enveloped in black clouds," she wrote,"but above all, I see the silver lining of God's Providence." (Letter, Sep.6,1897). This deep trust opened her to the magic of the unknown, that domain of power and possibilities. She proved to us that the paths of those who walk in faith are strewn with miracles, miracles of daily life.
One of the most fascinating experiences one can imagine of the gradients that nature offers is the breaking of the dawn at sunrise and fading of the day at sunset with an originality of each shade. It is like someone who has held all the shades of colours possible in one hand, opens it slowly to a multidimensional display of colours and captures them back, in the other hand. A recurrent and rhythmic act that produces a dance of innumerable hues that evoke the feeling of breathless adoration as Wordsworth puts it:
Message
It brings me joy to learn that St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam is publishing its annual magazine by the name of ‘The Teresian’ with the theme ‘Gradients of life’. Let us take a moment to thank the Almighty for his abundant blessings.
As the world changes colours with the season, our lives too are touched with colours. The past goes into black and white mode; the future is but a blur of shades - our present is in vibrant colours brought in by varied experiences. The more we add colours to others’ lives; we add colours to our own.
“When thou dost pour upon the world
In the journey through this road to recovery from the pandemic, it is important to remind ourselves of the gradient in which different sections of our society have been affected. It is only when such subtleties are recognized and mentored that a society unified by love and harmony emerges.
It has long been acknowledged that St. Teresa’s College instils in its pupils not just academic brilliance but also cultural frameworks and values that are fundamental to human flourishing. Utilize that foundation to find empathy towards yourself and others and take a proactive attitude toward identifying and assisting others. Bring colours to others’ life as well.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Best wishes to the management, staff and students for your efforts in releasing this magazine - ‘Gradients of life’.
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Invoking God’s abundant blessings upon you!
26th December 2022
XJoseph Kalathiparambil Archbishop of Verapoly
A flood of harmony, with instinct more divine Type of the wise who soar, but never roam;
True to the kindred points of Heaven and Home!” St. Teresa’s College, an iconic woman who would gracefully stride into her centenary year very soon, stands erect with much gusto at the heart of the city of Ernakulam being a quintessential source of the gradients of life that draws the attention of thousands of women across the globe. And the hues that colour their dreams into possibilities, display her characteristic configuration. It is with much delight that I convey my appreciation to the Teresians in their noble and adventurous effort to recapture their diverse experiences from the pandemic era with a beautiful theme Gradients of Life: Hues in Between, a promising approach firstly to integrate past into present and impart a change while walking towards the future; and secondly to uncover the effects of iterative phases of growth as a matter of pride to take the further steps with confidence. Gradient is a concept that evokes the transition between colours. Therefore, the key is to make this transition memorable. This can be made possible by recollecting with gratitude the lessons learnt from the pandemic. As the Teresian family tries to piece together their Covid-19 experiences as Gradients of Life, may you construct a worldview that would bring hope to our world.
God bless you.
Sr. Chris CSST Superior General 7
One of the most fascinating experiences one can imagine of the gradients that nature offers is the breaking of the dawn at sunrise and fading of the day at sunset with an originality of each shade. It is like someone who has held all the shades of colours possible in one hand, opens it slowly to a multidimensional display of colours and captures them back, in the other hand. A recurrent and rhythmic act that produces a dance of innumerable hues that evoke the feeling of breathless adoration as Wordsworth puts it:
Message
It brings me joy to learn that St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam is publishing its annual magazine by the name of ‘The Teresian’ with the theme ‘Gradients of life’. Let us take a moment to thank the Almighty for his abundant blessings.
As the world changes colours with the season, our lives too are touched with colours. The past goes into black and white mode; the future is but a blur of shades - our present is in vibrant colours brought in by varied experiences. The more we add colours to others’ lives; we add colours to our own.
“When thou dost pour upon the world
In the journey through this road to recovery from the pandemic, it is important to remind ourselves of the gradient in which different sections of our society have been affected. It is only when such subtleties are recognized and mentored that a society unified by love and harmony emerges.
It has long been acknowledged that St. Teresa’s College instils in its pupils not just academic brilliance but also cultural frameworks and values that are fundamental to human flourishing. Utilize that foundation to find empathy towards yourself and others and take a proactive attitude toward identifying and assisting others. Bring colours to others’ life as well.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Best wishes to the management, staff and students for your efforts in releasing this magazine - ‘Gradients of life’.
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Invoking God’s abundant blessings upon you!
26th December 2022
XJoseph Kalathiparambil Archbishop of Verapoly
A flood of harmony, with instinct more divine Type of the wise who soar, but never roam;
True to the kindred points of Heaven and Home!” St. Teresa’s College, an iconic woman who would gracefully stride into her centenary year very soon, stands erect with much gusto at the heart of the city of Ernakulam being a quintessential source of the gradients of life that draws the attention of thousands of women across the globe. And the hues that colour their dreams into possibilities, display her characteristic configuration. It is with much delight that I convey my appreciation to the Teresians in their noble and adventurous effort to recapture their diverse experiences from the pandemic era with a beautiful theme Gradients of Life: Hues in Between, a promising approach firstly to integrate past into present and impart a change while walking towards the future; and secondly to uncover the effects of iterative phases of growth as a matter of pride to take the further steps with confidence. Gradient is a concept that evokes the transition between colours. Therefore, the key is to make this transition memorable. This can be made possible by recollecting with gratitude the lessons learnt from the pandemic. As the Teresian family tries to piece together their Covid-19 experiences as Gradients of Life, may you construct a worldview that would bring hope to our world.
God bless you.
Sr. Chris CSST Superior General 7
Of all God’s gifts to the sighted man, colour is holiest, the most divine, the most solemn. – John Ruskin
Colours abound in our life. It evokes emotions and motivates us to live, love and enlighten others and our environment. Colours are subjective, constructing images in our brains and modifying our perceptions. Colours merge and mingle, producing gradients to give a heady sense of excitement and exhilaration.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Similarly, our life is a canvas of colours which we can relate to at different phases of our life. We face each and every unforeseen moment, take it to the final outcome and with the Grace of God come out in different gradients of colours, the best version of ourselves.
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We have weathered different stages of the pandemic. The hand of God has been steering the path forward creating beautiful hues in our lives and those of our students. The gradient also represents change. Our college is on the threshold of great change, the Centenary of the college. Dream of our foundress, a canvas still unfinished but being beautifully painted through the mission of Carmelite Sisters, touching and changing the lives of all those who come into its portals.
Wishing every staff and student an abundance of happiness, love, peace and the ability to lead a purpose-filled lifecolouring and enriching their lives and those of others. God bless the magazine team for their efforts in releasing this magazine. Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST
Provincial Superior and Manager
The greatest glory in living
lies not in never falling, but rising everytime we fall Nelson Mandela
Life is filled with highs and lows: there are varied permutations and fluctuations, yet, like love, it will always remain “ a many splendored thing “. Earlier, the world went through two World Wars and several other disasters. But the resilient spirit of humankind saw us rising like the Phoenix from the ashes. Similarly, the recent pandemic was unprecedented in human history. In the past, epidemics were restricted to smaller areas due to the lack of travel facilities. But in the present century, the virus spread in leaps and bounds, shutting down all human activity. Health, economy, tourism, education, relationships -- all suffered. Human life seemed to be fragile and we floundered, looking for a way out. But ultimately, the never - say - die attitude of humans won, and the world started limping back to normal. The pandemic has been a great lesson to all. We can never take our lives for granted. A tiny virus can turn our lives upside down. Amidst all the chaos, there were shining spots, especially, the indefatigable efforts of the medical fraternity. The pandemic taught us that what is important is compassion and companionship. Material wealth is temporary, but inter relationships are essential for happiness in life. Putting the catastrophe behind us, we are now looking ahead with hope and optimism towards a better, brighter tomorrow. Let us continue to march forward, shoulder to shoulder, with faith and trust in God our Father. Rev. Sr. Emeline CSST Director
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Of all God’s gifts to the sighted man, colour is holiest, the most divine, the most solemn. – John Ruskin
Colours abound in our life. It evokes emotions and motivates us to live, love and enlighten others and our environment. Colours are subjective, constructing images in our brains and modifying our perceptions. Colours merge and mingle, producing gradients to give a heady sense of excitement and exhilaration.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Similarly, our life is a canvas of colours which we can relate to at different phases of our life. We face each and every unforeseen moment, take it to the final outcome and with the Grace of God come out in different gradients of colours, the best version of ourselves.
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We have weathered different stages of the pandemic. The hand of God has been steering the path forward creating beautiful hues in our lives and those of our students. The gradient also represents change. Our college is on the threshold of great change, the Centenary of the college. Dream of our foundress, a canvas still unfinished but being beautifully painted through the mission of Carmelite Sisters, touching and changing the lives of all those who come into its portals.
Wishing every staff and student an abundance of happiness, love, peace and the ability to lead a purpose-filled lifecolouring and enriching their lives and those of others. God bless the magazine team for their efforts in releasing this magazine. Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST
Provincial Superior and Manager
The greatest glory in living
lies not in never falling, but rising everytime we fall Nelson Mandela
Life is filled with highs and lows: there are varied permutations and fluctuations, yet, like love, it will always remain “ a many splendored thing “. Earlier, the world went through two World Wars and several other disasters. But the resilient spirit of humankind saw us rising like the Phoenix from the ashes. Similarly, the recent pandemic was unprecedented in human history. In the past, epidemics were restricted to smaller areas due to the lack of travel facilities. But in the present century, the virus spread in leaps and bounds, shutting down all human activity. Health, economy, tourism, education, relationships -- all suffered. Human life seemed to be fragile and we floundered, looking for a way out. But ultimately, the never - say - die attitude of humans won, and the world started limping back to normal. The pandemic has been a great lesson to all. We can never take our lives for granted. A tiny virus can turn our lives upside down. Amidst all the chaos, there were shining spots, especially, the indefatigable efforts of the medical fraternity. The pandemic taught us that what is important is compassion and companionship. Material wealth is temporary, but inter relationships are essential for happiness in life. Putting the catastrophe behind us, we are now looking ahead with hope and optimism towards a better, brighter tomorrow. Let us continue to march forward, shoulder to shoulder, with faith and trust in God our Father. Rev. Sr. Emeline CSST Director
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The Campus LifeVibes and Hues
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Life is a rainbow of many colours, and this is what makes life meaningful. It is a known fact that reading and travel enlarge our horizon and teach us to accept and even welcome novelty. New ideas enter our minds making us think differently and critically. When we understand a different culture, when we study a new language, we evolve as a person. As young students you need to develop a holistic perspective of life and cultivate inclusive thinking.
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Life is not lived in monochrome rather, it is a diffusion of colours. If you think about the dominator systems that exist in the world like racism, casteism or patriarchy you will realise that the perpetrators of such structures see the world only in black and white and they try to exert control using this notion. This is a misconception, the world is heterogeneous in nature and thrives in differences. India is a perfect example of unity in diversity - a nation of different languages, religions and cultures.
I congratulate Dr. Nisha Vikraman, Staff Editor, Ms. Jovitta C. S, Student Editor and the entire editorial team for putting their best in bringing out this edition of our College Magazine with the theme ‘Gradients of Life: the Hues in Between’. It is a perfect blend of literary activities, art, photography and wonderful memories, which reflects the creativity and potential of our students and faculty. Wish you all the best and let us celebrate the variety that the world has to offer us. Dr. Sajimol Augustine M Senior Administrator
Life is undefinable in a categorical sense, and therein lies its mystery as well as beauty. As we move along the journey of life, we come across uneven and unexpected tracks, posing ever-new challenges. It appears to be a motley of uncertainties and relativities, rather than absolutes and certitudes. Life is circ*mscribed by more of unknowns and unknowables than knowns and knowables. Yet, humans are uniquely gifted with rationality and imagination, to break-out barriers, to discover new pathways, to innovate ‘new normals’ towards a stable, sustainable and meaningful framework of life. The Covid pandemic unravelled an unprecdented vista of life, with whole of humanity struggling for lives and livelihoods, and millions of population lost their lives and beloveds. It was the beginning of a new normal. Scientists, health professionals and social workers toiled round the clock to serve people afflicted with enormous misery. We all witnessed how humaneness emerged to face up to the challenges. Scientific and technical innovations and interventions helped in tiding over the crisis and bring back normalcy. It is all about adaptation to the new trajectory, with the adoption of evolving technology. The academic community of teachers, students and support staff learnt to cope with the new normal of online platform for teaching, learning, assessment and all aspects of education process. During the crisis, the Best in us blossomed, and we weathered the storm with equanimity and maturity, and all of us succeeded to become exemplars of crisis management. Academic life / student life is our unforgettable and unrecoverable span in our life-time, and when we leave the campus after studies, it is going to be a perennial nostalgia of loss of the precious saga of life. As the near-normal times are back again in the college, we shall celebrate as if it were all vibes and hues - learning, singing, dancing, acting, art-working, sporting and socializing, and always endeavoring to create the ambience of camaraderie, and fellowship to extend help to the colleagues and the needy. Yes, all the gradients of life are smoothened and streamlined by the vibes and hues of campus life. We shall be grateful to the Divine, to our parents, teachers, colleagues and all those who are responsible for what we are today. We shall prepare ourselves to be competent and committed towards service of humanity. I wish to compliment the members of the editorial board for their great efforts towards publication of this beautiful edition of the college magazine.
Dr. Lizzy Mathew Principal
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The Campus LifeVibes and Hues
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Life is a rainbow of many colours, and this is what makes life meaningful. It is a known fact that reading and travel enlarge our horizon and teach us to accept and even welcome novelty. New ideas enter our minds making us think differently and critically. When we understand a different culture, when we study a new language, we evolve as a person. As young students you need to develop a holistic perspective of life and cultivate inclusive thinking.
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Life is not lived in monochrome rather, it is a diffusion of colours. If you think about the dominator systems that exist in the world like racism, casteism or patriarchy you will realise that the perpetrators of such structures see the world only in black and white and they try to exert control using this notion. This is a misconception, the world is heterogeneous in nature and thrives in differences. India is a perfect example of unity in diversity - a nation of different languages, religions and cultures.
I congratulate Dr. Nisha Vikraman, Staff Editor, Ms. Jovitta C. S, Student Editor and the entire editorial team for putting their best in bringing out this edition of our College Magazine with the theme ‘Gradients of Life: the Hues in Between’. It is a perfect blend of literary activities, art, photography and wonderful memories, which reflects the creativity and potential of our students and faculty. Wish you all the best and let us celebrate the variety that the world has to offer us. Dr. Sajimol Augustine M Senior Administrator
Life is undefinable in a categorical sense, and therein lies its mystery as well as beauty. As we move along the journey of life, we come across uneven and unexpected tracks, posing ever-new challenges. It appears to be a motley of uncertainties and relativities, rather than absolutes and certitudes. Life is circ*mscribed by more of unknowns and unknowables than knowns and knowables. Yet, humans are uniquely gifted with rationality and imagination, to break-out barriers, to discover new pathways, to innovate ‘new normals’ towards a stable, sustainable and meaningful framework of life. The Covid pandemic unravelled an unprecdented vista of life, with whole of humanity struggling for lives and livelihoods, and millions of population lost their lives and beloveds. It was the beginning of a new normal. Scientists, health professionals and social workers toiled round the clock to serve people afflicted with enormous misery. We all witnessed how humaneness emerged to face up to the challenges. Scientific and technical innovations and interventions helped in tiding over the crisis and bring back normalcy. It is all about adaptation to the new trajectory, with the adoption of evolving technology. The academic community of teachers, students and support staff learnt to cope with the new normal of online platform for teaching, learning, assessment and all aspects of education process. During the crisis, the Best in us blossomed, and we weathered the storm with equanimity and maturity, and all of us succeeded to become exemplars of crisis management. Academic life / student life is our unforgettable and unrecoverable span in our life-time, and when we leave the campus after studies, it is going to be a perennial nostalgia of loss of the precious saga of life. As the near-normal times are back again in the college, we shall celebrate as if it were all vibes and hues - learning, singing, dancing, acting, art-working, sporting and socializing, and always endeavoring to create the ambience of camaraderie, and fellowship to extend help to the colleagues and the needy. Yes, all the gradients of life are smoothened and streamlined by the vibes and hues of campus life. We shall be grateful to the Divine, to our parents, teachers, colleagues and all those who are responsible for what we are today. We shall prepare ourselves to be competent and committed towards service of humanity. I wish to compliment the members of the editorial board for their great efforts towards publication of this beautiful edition of the college magazine.
Dr. Lizzy Mathew Principal
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and He will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
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Dr. Shaharban U.H. Department of Malayalam
Smt. Tessa Fani Jose Department of English Smt. Sabeena Bhaskar Department of French
Smt. Sonia Maria Lobo Department of French
Dr. Nisha Vikraman Department of Home Science
Smt. Gopika Gireesh Department of Fashion Designing
Smt. Manju Velayudhan Department of Hindi Ms. Jovitta C.S. Student Editor
ife is like a gradient, with each step an opportunity to learn, grow, and create something new. As we ascend the steps, our perspectives broaden and our knowledge deepens. We become aware of the nuances of our experiences and discover new ways to interact with the world around us. Embrace the journey, for it is a beautiful and ever-changing landscape. At each level, we are presented with opportunities to challenge ourselves and expand our horizons. We can make choices that shape our lives and the lives of those around us. As we traverse the gradients of life, we can reflect on our experiences, tap into our inner strength, and learn to appreciate the beauty of the journey. At times, the steps may be difficult to traverse. Yet, if we stay focused and stay true to our values and goals, we can make it through successfully.
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and He will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
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Dr. Shaharban U.H. Department of Malayalam
Smt. Tessa Fani Jose Department of English Smt. Sabeena Bhaskar Department of French
Smt. Sonia Maria Lobo Department of French
Dr. Nisha Vikraman Department of Home Science
Smt. Gopika Gireesh Department of Fashion Designing
Smt. Manju Velayudhan Department of Hindi Ms. Jovitta C.S. Student Editor
ife is like a gradient, with each step an opportunity to learn, grow, and create something new. As we ascend the steps, our perspectives broaden and our knowledge deepens. We become aware of the nuances of our experiences and discover new ways to interact with the world around us. Embrace the journey, for it is a beautiful and ever-changing landscape. At each level, we are presented with opportunities to challenge ourselves and expand our horizons. We can make choices that shape our lives and the lives of those around us. As we traverse the gradients of life, we can reflect on our experiences, tap into our inner strength, and learn to appreciate the beauty of the journey. At times, the steps may be difficult to traverse. Yet, if we stay focused and stay true to our values and goals, we can make it through successfully.
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As we progress, it is important to be mindful of our thoughts and feelings, to be compassionate with ourselves and others, and to practice patience and resilience. No matter what the gradient of life brings us, we need to be aware that it is our own journey and also one full of possibilities. Life is a beautiful journey, and it is up to us to make the most of it. The gradients of life are our chance to explore, create, and expand. With each step, we become more capable and confident in ourselves and our abilities We the editorial team hope that our readers will join us in this exploration of the gradients of life. Together let us discover new ways of embracing the journey and creating meaningful experiences. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my student editor Jovitta and all the editorial team members for their hard work and dedication in creating this magazine. It’s their creativity, enthusiasm and attention to detail that has gone a long way in ensuring that the magazine is one of its kind. Their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that all deadlines were met is highly appreciated. I am grateful for their collaboration and team spirit.
Our heartfelt thanks to our Provincial Superior Dr. Sr. Vinitha (CSST), Director Sr. Emeline (CSST), Principal Dr. Lizzy Mathew and the Deans Smt. Rose Mary Francis and Dr. Swathy Varma. Special thanks to Smt. Teresa Kuncheria for her support in proofreading the magazine and Mr. Jose Kishore, Gravity Actions for the excellent layout of the magazine. Finally, thanks to Don Bosco IGACT, Vennala for the printing of the magazine. Thank you for everything!
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Sincerely,
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Dr. Nisha Vikraman The Staff Editor
Thank God.
With utmost pride and joy, I present to you reader, THE TERESIAN.
‘Gradients of Life: The Hues in Between’ is more than just a magazine’s theme. As we approach the post-pandemic era, let’s embrace what we’ve lived through, be accepting and understanding of the varied experiences that we’ve all had. Through this theme, I am indebted to the Department of English and Centre for Research; my teachers, classmates and juniors for their support and kindness. The beauty of living lies in acknowledging and accepting that one’s sky may not always have the same blue hue as another’s. Nonetheless, we all are cohabitants under the same one. I hope this magazine succeeds as a manifestation of the Teresian spirit in supporting self growth as well as aiding that of others. And it was a journey as gratifying as it is relieving, to see this manifestation take physical form. And for that, I have many to thank.
I’m most grateful to my Staff Advisor, Dr. Nisha Vikraman for being my prime support throughout. Only you ma’am, could’ve worked with me and handled all my mistakes and flaws with so much patience. My deans, Ms. Rosemary Francis and Dr. Swathy Varma, thank you so much for encouraging me and holding me up in times of despair. I will always be grateful to our principal, Dr. Lizzy Mathew, for the warm smiles and words of encouragement. My dearest Union members, I’ve learnt much from you and I’ll cherish all of it forever. Thank you for helping me grow as a magazine editor and as a person. A huge thank you to the teachers of the Editorial Board for being so kind and cooperative. I also thank Mr. Kishore from Gravity Actions for lending his creative genius to our project. I am indebted to the Department of English Literature; my teachers, my classmates and all my juniors for your support and kindness. Thank you for always making me feel welcome and calm.
To every student around the college, dear Teresians, I am indebted to you for the faith you’ve shown in me. From sending me articles to reviewing and typing them with me, you’ve helped me bear this responsibility in your own different ways. Shout out to all the non-teaching staff for the help you provided me in numerous ways.
I’m so grateful to have such a supportive family. Amma, appa, cheta, thank you for respecting my duties and for being my safe space. Words cannot suffice the love and gratitude I have for my dearest Anna and Suzenna. Thank you for handling my breakdowns with composure and keeping me sane all this while.
I close this note with the most important thing that I learnt through this journey;
It often is not just about the lows and the highs, but all those little things in life.
Thank you. Jovitta C. S.
Magazine editor
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As we progress, it is important to be mindful of our thoughts and feelings, to be compassionate with ourselves and others, and to practice patience and resilience. No matter what the gradient of life brings us, we need to be aware that it is our own journey and also one full of possibilities. Life is a beautiful journey, and it is up to us to make the most of it. The gradients of life are our chance to explore, create, and expand. With each step, we become more capable and confident in ourselves and our abilities We the editorial team hope that our readers will join us in this exploration of the gradients of life. Together let us discover new ways of embracing the journey and creating meaningful experiences. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my student editor Jovitta and all the editorial team members for their hard work and dedication in creating this magazine. It’s their creativity, enthusiasm and attention to detail that has gone a long way in ensuring that the magazine is one of its kind. Their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that all deadlines were met is highly appreciated. I am grateful for their collaboration and team spirit.
Our heartfelt thanks to our Provincial Superior Dr. Sr. Vinitha (CSST), Director Sr. Emeline (CSST), Principal Dr. Lizzy Mathew and the Deans Smt. Rose Mary Francis and Dr. Swathy Varma. Special thanks to Smt. Teresa Kuncheria for her support in proofreading the magazine and Mr. Jose Kishore, Gravity Actions for the excellent layout of the magazine. Finally, thanks to Don Bosco IGACT, Vennala for the printing of the magazine. Thank you for everything!
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Sincerely,
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Dr. Nisha Vikraman The Staff Editor
Thank God.
With utmost pride and joy, I present to you reader, THE TERESIAN.
‘Gradients of Life: The Hues in Between’ is more than just a magazine’s theme. As we approach the post-pandemic era, let’s embrace what we’ve lived through, be accepting and understanding of the varied experiences that we’ve all had. Through this theme, I am indebted to the Department of English and Centre for Research; my teachers, classmates and juniors for their support and kindness. The beauty of living lies in acknowledging and accepting that one’s sky may not always have the same blue hue as another’s. Nonetheless, we all are cohabitants under the same one. I hope this magazine succeeds as a manifestation of the Teresian spirit in supporting self growth as well as aiding that of others. And it was a journey as gratifying as it is relieving, to see this manifestation take physical form. And for that, I have many to thank.
I’m most grateful to my Staff Advisor, Dr. Nisha Vikraman for being my prime support throughout. Only you ma’am, could’ve worked with me and handled all my mistakes and flaws with so much patience. My deans, Ms. Rosemary Francis and Dr. Swathy Varma, thank you so much for encouraging me and holding me up in times of despair. I will always be grateful to our principal, Dr. Lizzy Mathew, for the warm smiles and words of encouragement. My dearest Union members, I’ve learnt much from you and I’ll cherish all of it forever. Thank you for helping me grow as a magazine editor and as a person. A huge thank you to the teachers of the Editorial Board for being so kind and cooperative. I also thank Mr. Kishore from Gravity Actions for lending his creative genius to our project. I am indebted to the Department of English Literature; my teachers, my classmates and all my juniors for your support and kindness. Thank you for always making me feel welcome and calm.
To every student around the college, dear Teresians, I am indebted to you for the faith you’ve shown in me. From sending me articles to reviewing and typing them with me, you’ve helped me bear this responsibility in your own different ways. Shout out to all the non-teaching staff for the help you provided me in numerous ways.
I’m so grateful to have such a supportive family. Amma, appa, cheta, thank you for respecting my duties and for being my safe space. Words cannot suffice the love and gratitude I have for my dearest Anna and Suzenna. Thank you for handling my breakdowns with composure and keeping me sane all this while.
I close this note with the most important thing that I learnt through this journey;
It often is not just about the lows and the highs, but all those little things in life.
Thank you. Jovitta C. S.
Magazine editor
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20 Institutional Profile 23 Accolades 25 PhD Awardees 27 IQAC 28 Infrastructural Developments 29 Holistic Learning 32 Collaborations & MOUs 34 Faculty Achievements 38 Student Achievements 40 College Day Special Prizes 56 College Union 80 Eulogies 85 Special Days 86 Sports / NSS / NCC 91 Clubs and Cells / TRACC Note 97 Seminars/Conferences/Workshops 98 AstA /PTA 105 Creative Content 177 Messages from Graduating Students 187 Adieu Batch 2021-22’
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20 Institutional Profile 23 Accolades 25 PhD Awardees 27 IQAC 28 Infrastructural Developments 29 Holistic Learning 32 Collaborations & MOUs 34 Faculty Achievements 38 Student Achievements 40 College Day Special Prizes 56 College Union 80 Eulogies 85 Special Days 86 Sports / NSS / NCC 91 Clubs and Cells / TRACC Note 97 Seminars/Conferences/Workshops 98 AstA /PTA 105 Creative Content 177 Messages from Graduating Students 187 Adieu Batch 2021-22’
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Kerala, is a pioneering institution committed to the cause of higher learning of women and their empowerment through excellence in teaching, learning and research. The institution envisions a life-oriented education that empowers students through a humanizing and liberating process, to be agents of transformation and development at different levels of life. In this 97th academic year, the Teresian Community successfully recovered from the tempestuous times and moved onward to greater shores.
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Kerala, is a pioneering institution committed to the cause of higher learning of women and their empowerment through excellence in teaching, learning and research. The institution envisions a life-oriented education that empowers students through a humanizing and liberating process, to be agents of transformation and development at different levels of life. In this 97th academic year, the Teresian Community successfully recovered from the tempestuous times and moved onward to greater shores.
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INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
St. Teresa’s College has on its rolls 234 teaching staff and 74 non-teaching staff functioning in 25 departments with 4, 451 students. The college gains strength from our competent community of teachers with 79 PhD holders, 37 research guides, and 106 faculty who are UGC NET qualified. A total of 58 programmes have been designed to address the growing local, national and global developmental needs including 23 undergraduate, 6 UG Diploma, 1 Integrated M.A., 22 postgraduate, 3 PG Diploma, 1 MVoc and 3 MPhil programmes. The college also has 7 Research Centres under M. G. University, and 25 Add-On courses. The institution houses four study centres – Women’s Study Centre, Continuing Education Centre, IGNOU Study Centre, and Centre for Remediation of Learning Disabilities.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
ARTS
• M.A. English
• B.A. English Language and Literature
• M.A. Sociology
• B.A. Economics • B.A. History
• B.A. Sociology
• B.A. Bharathanatyam (SF)
• B.A. English Literature and Communication Studies (SF)
• B.A. French Language and Literature (SF) Integrated M.A. Programme in Social Sciences - Economics (5 years)
SCIENCE
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
• M.Sc. Botany
• M.Sc. Chemistry • M.Sc. Physics
• M.Sc. (Home Science) Branch A - Child Development
• M.Sc. (Home Science) Branch B
- Resource Management & Interior Designing • M.Sc. (Home Science) Branch C - Food Science & Nutrition
• Master of Commerce and Management
• B.Sc. Home Science
• M.A. History (SF)
• B.Sc. Chemistry
• M.A. Bharathanatyam (SF)
• B.Sc. Mathematics
• M.A. Malayalam (SF)
• B.Sc. Zoology
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• M.A. Economics
• B.Sc. Botany
• B.Sc. Physics
The college was ranked 45th under the National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2021.
P.G. PROGRAMMES (AIDED)
• B.Sc. Apparel & Fashion Design (SF)
• B.Sc. Computer Applications with Mathematics & Statistics (Triple Main) (SF) • BCA (Cloud Technology and Information Security Management) (SF) • B.Sc. Psychology (SF)
• B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics (SF)
• Bachelor of Management Studies (International Business) (SF)
COMMERCE
• M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication (SF) • M.Sc. Zoology (SF)
• MTTM- Master of Tourism and Travel Management (SF) • M.Sc. Mathematics (SF)
• M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Data Analytics (SF) • M.Sc. Psychology (SF)
• Masters Programme in Fashion Designing (SF)
• B. Com. - Finance and Taxation (Elective)
• Masters Programme in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (SF)
• B.Com. Capital market (Elective) (SF)
• M.Voc. Food Processing Technology (SF)
• B.Com. Finance and Taxation (Elective) (SF)
• M.Com. Finance (SF)
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INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
St. Teresa’s College has on its rolls 234 teaching staff and 74 non-teaching staff functioning in 25 departments with 4, 451 students. The college gains strength from our competent community of teachers with 79 PhD holders, 37 research guides, and 106 faculty who are UGC NET qualified. A total of 58 programmes have been designed to address the growing local, national and global developmental needs including 23 undergraduate, 6 UG Diploma, 1 Integrated M.A., 22 postgraduate, 3 PG Diploma, 1 MVoc and 3 MPhil programmes. The college also has 7 Research Centres under M. G. University, and 25 Add-On courses. The institution houses four study centres – Women’s Study Centre, Continuing Education Centre, IGNOU Study Centre, and Centre for Remediation of Learning Disabilities.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
ARTS
• M.A. English
• B.A. English Language and Literature
• M.A. Sociology
• B.A. Economics • B.A. History
• B.A. Sociology
• B.A. Bharathanatyam (SF)
• B.A. English Literature and Communication Studies (SF)
• B.A. French Language and Literature (SF) Integrated M.A. Programme in Social Sciences - Economics (5 years)
SCIENCE
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
• M.Sc. Botany
• M.Sc. Chemistry • M.Sc. Physics
• M.Sc. (Home Science) Branch A - Child Development
• M.Sc. (Home Science) Branch B
- Resource Management & Interior Designing • M.Sc. (Home Science) Branch C - Food Science & Nutrition
• Master of Commerce and Management
• B.Sc. Home Science
• M.A. History (SF)
• B.Sc. Chemistry
• M.A. Bharathanatyam (SF)
• B.Sc. Mathematics
• M.A. Malayalam (SF)
• B.Sc. Zoology
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• M.A. Economics
• B.Sc. Botany
• B.Sc. Physics
The college was ranked 45th under the National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2021.
P.G. PROGRAMMES (AIDED)
• B.Sc. Apparel & Fashion Design (SF)
• B.Sc. Computer Applications with Mathematics & Statistics (Triple Main) (SF) • BCA (Cloud Technology and Information Security Management) (SF) • B.Sc. Psychology (SF)
• B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics (SF)
• Bachelor of Management Studies (International Business) (SF)
COMMERCE
• M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication (SF) • M.Sc. Zoology (SF)
• MTTM- Master of Tourism and Travel Management (SF) • M.Sc. Mathematics (SF)
• M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Data Analytics (SF) • M.Sc. Psychology (SF)
• Masters Programme in Fashion Designing (SF)
• B. Com. - Finance and Taxation (Elective)
• Masters Programme in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (SF)
• B.Com. Capital market (Elective) (SF)
• M.Voc. Food Processing Technology (SF)
• B.Com. Finance and Taxation (Elective) (SF)
• M.Com. Finance (SF)
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U.G DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (SF)
(SKILL DEVELOPMENT COUSE UNDER UGC-NSQF) • Diploma in Health Care Assistance • Diploma in Wellness Craft Baker
• Diploma in Interior and Exterior Space Designing • Diploma in Garment Making
• Diploma in Digital Marketing
ADD ON PROGRAMMES • French
• Japanese
• Civil Service
• Certificate Course in Capital Markets • DELF -Diploma D’etudes en Langue Francaise • Jewellery Designing ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
• First Aid Mnagement
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• Beauty Care Management • Creative Writing
• Fundamentals of Bharathanatyam • Fundamentals of Carnatic Music
• Fundamentals of Carnatic Instrument Violin
• Diploma in Computer Application (DCA)
• Certificate Course in Desk-Top Publishing • Tally with GST • Python
• Digital Marketing
• Diploma in Certified Accounting
• Diploma in Hospital Management
• Diploma in DTP and Office Management • Communication Strategy
• Business Analytics & Data Visualization • Financial Management Skills • Business English Certificate
• Certificate Management Accountant (CMA- USA) • ACCA Program (UK)
PROFESSIONAL • B.Voc. Food Processing technology (SF) • B.Voc. Software Development (SF) - B.Voc. Applied Media Studies (SF)
P.G. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (SF) • P.G. Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics • P.G. Diploma in Fashion Designing
• P.G. Diploma in Management in Business Analytics
PH.D. PROGRAMMES • Botany
• Chemistry
• Economics • English
• Home Science • Physics
• Sociology
ACADEMICS
Despite the uncertainties and restrictions of the pandemic, each teaching faculty of this institution adapted to the current situation with the efficient use of evolving technology and methods. Course and Semester structures were made more efficient by developing unique methods of conducting classes and assessing student performances. Marking the eighth year of Autonomy, this year too we were able to conduct Examinations and publish results promptly and flawlessly despite the difficulties posed by the pandemic. Congratulations to Dr. Romily Margaret Mendez, Dean of Examination Affairs, Dr. Reema Kuriakose, Controller of Examinations, Ms. Shanty B.P., Deputy Controller and Dr. Sajitha Kurup, Valuation Camp Coordinator, for their dedicated teamwork and commendable service which in turn enabled the successful functioning of the Exam Cell. Our Academic Deans Dr. Susan Mathew Panakkal, Dr. Anupa Jacob and Smt. Ann Thomas Kiriyanthan have been instrumental in their meticulous execution of all academic affairs. 23
U.G DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (SF)
(SKILL DEVELOPMENT COUSE UNDER UGC-NSQF) • Diploma in Health Care Assistance • Diploma in Wellness Craft Baker
• Diploma in Interior and Exterior Space Designing • Diploma in Garment Making
• Diploma in Digital Marketing
ADD ON PROGRAMMES • French
• Japanese
• Civil Service
• Certificate Course in Capital Markets • DELF -Diploma D’etudes en Langue Francaise • Jewellery Designing ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
• First Aid Mnagement
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• Beauty Care Management • Creative Writing
• Fundamentals of Bharathanatyam • Fundamentals of Carnatic Music
• Fundamentals of Carnatic Instrument Violin
• Diploma in Computer Application (DCA)
• Certificate Course in Desk-Top Publishing • Tally with GST • Python
• Digital Marketing
• Diploma in Certified Accounting
• Diploma in Hospital Management
• Diploma in DTP and Office Management • Communication Strategy
• Business Analytics & Data Visualization • Financial Management Skills • Business English Certificate
• Certificate Management Accountant (CMA- USA) • ACCA Program (UK)
PROFESSIONAL • B.Voc. Food Processing technology (SF) • B.Voc. Software Development (SF) - B.Voc. Applied Media Studies (SF)
P.G. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (SF) • P.G. Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics • P.G. Diploma in Fashion Designing
• P.G. Diploma in Management in Business Analytics
PH.D. PROGRAMMES • Botany
• Chemistry
• Economics • English
• Home Science • Physics
• Sociology
ACADEMICS
Despite the uncertainties and restrictions of the pandemic, each teaching faculty of this institution adapted to the current situation with the efficient use of evolving technology and methods. Course and Semester structures were made more efficient by developing unique methods of conducting classes and assessing student performances. Marking the eighth year of Autonomy, this year too we were able to conduct Examinations and publish results promptly and flawlessly despite the difficulties posed by the pandemic. Congratulations to Dr. Romily Margaret Mendez, Dean of Examination Affairs, Dr. Reema Kuriakose, Controller of Examinations, Ms. Shanty B.P., Deputy Controller and Dr. Sajitha Kurup, Valuation Camp Coordinator, for their dedicated teamwork and commendable service which in turn enabled the successful functioning of the Exam Cell. Our Academic Deans Dr. Susan Mathew Panakkal, Dr. Anupa Jacob and Smt. Ann Thomas Kiriyanthan have been instrumental in their meticulous execution of all academic affairs. 23
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
NEW APPOINTMENTS
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Sr. Emeline as the Director of the college
Dr. Alphonsa Vijaya Joseph as the First Vice Principal
Dr. Romily Margaret Mendez as the Dean of Examination Affairs
Dr. Reema Kuriakose as the Controller of Examinations
Dr. Beena Job as the Dean of Self-Financing Departments
Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan as the Dean of Extension Activities
Dr. Mary Sruthy Melbin, Asst. Prof. Dept. of Commerce (Regular) was awarded PhD from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on the topic ‘ A study on Savings and Investment Behaviour of Rural Women in Kerala’.
Dr. Anu Raj, Department of Management Studies was awarded PhD from University of Madras on the topic ‘ A Study on the Stressors of the Female Employees in the Information Technology Enabled Services Sector in Kerala’.
Dr. Dora Dominic, Department of Sociology was awarded PhD from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on the topic ‘Menopausal adjustment of married women in Kerala: A sociological analysis’.
Dr. Nisha T. P., Department of Chemistry was awarded PhD from Cochin University of Science and Technology on the topic ‘Facet oriented crystal growth in titanium dioxide photocatalyst and its nanohybrids with graphene and silver: Mechanistic insights and environmental applications’.
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
NEW APPOINTMENTS
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Sr. Emeline as the Director of the college
Dr. Alphonsa Vijaya Joseph as the First Vice Principal
Dr. Romily Margaret Mendez as the Dean of Examination Affairs
Dr. Reema Kuriakose as the Controller of Examinations
Dr. Beena Job as the Dean of Self-Financing Departments
Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan as the Dean of Extension Activities
Dr. Mary Sruthy Melbin, Asst. Prof. Dept. of Commerce (Regular) was awarded PhD from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on the topic ‘ A study on Savings and Investment Behaviour of Rural Women in Kerala’.
Dr. Anu Raj, Department of Management Studies was awarded PhD from University of Madras on the topic ‘ A Study on the Stressors of the Female Employees in the Information Technology Enabled Services Sector in Kerala’.
Dr. Dora Dominic, Department of Sociology was awarded PhD from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on the topic ‘Menopausal adjustment of married women in Kerala: A sociological analysis’.
Dr. Nisha T. P., Department of Chemistry was awarded PhD from Cochin University of Science and Technology on the topic ‘Facet oriented crystal growth in titanium dioxide photocatalyst and its nanohybrids with graphene and silver: Mechanistic insights and environmental applications’.
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IQAC The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam has been functioning successfully for 18 years since its inception in June 2004.
The IQAC team of our College works towards sustainable quality enhancement goals with the Principal as the Chairperson, Dr. Kala M.S. as the Coordinator, Dr. Ushamani M. and Dr. Mary Liya C.A. as the Joint Coordinators. The IQAC has organized 15 Seminars, Workshops, and Orientation Sessions this year for staff and students as part of Curriculum and Administrative requirements.
The IQAC provided 18 laptops as continuation of their Project Sumanasu, an initiative begun in 2020. The team’s dedicated efforts have contributed immensely in securing the 45th position in NIRF Ranking. The Teresian Teaching Learning Center - an IQAC initiative promoted model and novel educational initiatives among the teaching and student community.
This year too we continue as a mentor institution under the UGC Paramarsh Scheme to 7 mentee colleges.
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Palal Tower, MG Road, Ravipuram, Ernakulam - 682015 Mob: +91 9895927770, +91 6282929769
IQAC The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam has been functioning successfully for 18 years since its inception in June 2004.
The IQAC team of our College works towards sustainable quality enhancement goals with the Principal as the Chairperson, Dr. Kala M.S. as the Coordinator, Dr. Ushamani M. and Dr. Mary Liya C.A. as the Joint Coordinators. The IQAC has organized 15 Seminars, Workshops, and Orientation Sessions this year for staff and students as part of Curriculum and Administrative requirements.
The IQAC provided 18 laptops as continuation of their Project Sumanasu, an initiative begun in 2020. The team’s dedicated efforts have contributed immensely in securing the 45th position in NIRF Ranking. The Teresian Teaching Learning Center - an IQAC initiative promoted model and novel educational initiatives among the teaching and student community.
This year too we continue as a mentor institution under the UGC Paramarsh Scheme to 7 mentee colleges.
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MENTORING AND VALUE EDUCATION Our perceptions and goals are governed by our values, which in turn profoundly shape how we grow. Every week, an hour
has been set out for value education to instill values and direct pupils on their journey through life. The class teachers act as Adept and efficient infrastructure is a requisite of
mentors for the pupils during this process.
meeting the growing demands for an educational institution.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
This year we have added to our infrastructure, a renovated Arts Auditorium, and a newly constructed Computer Lab, built under the RUSA Funding Scheme.
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It is a matter of immense fulfillment that 60% of our total student strength is awarded scholarships of more than one crore under various Central and State Government schemes.
The college also offers various other scholarships including the JNB Trust Scholarship, scholarships endowed by the STARS, ASTA, PTA and the Navathi Scholarship on the basis of merit cum means as well as to the deserving and needy students. • The Teresian Media Centre was also inaugurated, a well-developed and state-of-the-art media lab replete with the latest technology.
The SC/ST Monitoring Cell caters to the educational and financial needs of the SC/ ST students with remedial coaching classes, distribution of free study materials and allocation of funds for the purchase of study materials.
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MENTORING AND VALUE EDUCATION Our perceptions and goals are governed by our values, which in turn profoundly shape how we grow. Every week, an hour
has been set out for value education to instill values and direct pupils on their journey through life. The class teachers act as Adept and efficient infrastructure is a requisite of
mentors for the pupils during this process.
meeting the growing demands for an educational institution.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
This year we have added to our infrastructure, a renovated Arts Auditorium, and a newly constructed Computer Lab, built under the RUSA Funding Scheme.
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It is a matter of immense fulfillment that 60% of our total student strength is awarded scholarships of more than one crore under various Central and State Government schemes.
The college also offers various other scholarships including the JNB Trust Scholarship, scholarships endowed by the STARS, ASTA, PTA and the Navathi Scholarship on the basis of merit cum means as well as to the deserving and needy students. • The Teresian Media Centre was also inaugurated, a well-developed and state-of-the-art media lab replete with the latest technology.
The SC/ST Monitoring Cell caters to the educational and financial needs of the SC/ ST students with remedial coaching classes, distribution of free study materials and allocation of funds for the purchase of study materials.
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• UNARVU
Unarvu is a series of talks by eminent speakers which are conducted by the college management and IQAC. The speakers shared insights on lessening the emotional rootlessness that the pandemic and physical distancing had caused over the last two years.
• RADIO KOCHI 90 FM
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Radio Kochi 90 FM, the first Coastal Community FM Radio Station is a novel initiative by St. Teresa’s College and was launched on 16th July 2021. The Honourable Governor of Kerala, Shri. Arif Mohammed Khan inaugurated the radio station, and the Community Radio service has been licensed to St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous) by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The radio airs a range of programmes that are relevant to society by involving the general public and the Teresian community.
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• TEDX
St. Teresa’s College associated with the global non-profit, non-partisan platform, TED to form TedXStTeresas College. A unique student-driven initiative working under the mission of spreading ideas, it hosts and engages in global conversations and innovations locally. The events organised include OpenMic’21, Cochym, and the university event Cynosure. Our institution is the 1st Women’s college in India and the 2nd Arts and Science College in the State to procure a license to conduct these events.
• TSCS
Teresian Statistical Consultancy Services, an initiative of the Dept. of Mathematics and
Statistics for researchers and postgraduate students aims to provide consultancy in data collection, tool development, data analysis, interpretation, and report generation.
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• UNARVU
Unarvu is a series of talks by eminent speakers which are conducted by the college management and IQAC. The speakers shared insights on lessening the emotional rootlessness that the pandemic and physical distancing had caused over the last two years.
• RADIO KOCHI 90 FM
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Radio Kochi 90 FM, the first Coastal Community FM Radio Station is a novel initiative by St. Teresa’s College and was launched on 16th July 2021. The Honourable Governor of Kerala, Shri. Arif Mohammed Khan inaugurated the radio station, and the Community Radio service has been licensed to St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous) by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The radio airs a range of programmes that are relevant to society by involving the general public and the Teresian community.
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• TEDX
St. Teresa’s College associated with the global non-profit, non-partisan platform, TED to form TedXStTeresas College. A unique student-driven initiative working under the mission of spreading ideas, it hosts and engages in global conversations and innovations locally. The events organised include OpenMic’21, Cochym, and the university event Cynosure. Our institution is the 1st Women’s college in India and the 2nd Arts and Science College in the State to procure a license to conduct these events.
• TSCS
Teresian Statistical Consultancy Services, an initiative of the Dept. of Mathematics and
Statistics for researchers and postgraduate students aims to provide consultancy in data collection, tool development, data analysis, interpretation, and report generation.
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The AIACHE and Xavier Board conducted a two-day online workshop on ‘Resilience during the Pandemic’ also a two-day online National Conference on the new education policy – its socio-economic and political implications. The team members hosted a three-day online spiritual retreat for the faculty of Christian institutions in Kerala.
The newly signed Memorandums of Understanding include:
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
An MOU signed by the Department of Chemistry with Science Park, Trichur and Nyro Research India, Kakkanad. 4 MOUs signed between the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and Emotion Makers, Farm to Fork, Environmental Services and Aspire Consultancy Services. Department of Psychology signing with Aster Medcity and InMind: Brain and Mind Institute, Thrissur. 2 MOUs concluded by Teresian International with Ed-En Pro Education Enhanced and Miles Education. Apart from these, 25 Institutional MOUs are in the pipeline to be signed shortly under the guidance of the Xavier Board and AIACHE.
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Teresian International or the Teresian Centre for Research and Development is the international wing of St. Teresa’s College. It conducted programmes to introduce International academic possibilities to the students and faculty including seminars on Higher and Overseas Education. Academic exchange programs with Sophia College, Japan and Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester were also organised.
A total of 50 companies approached the college through the Placement Cell this year including Infosys, Deloitte, Wipro, TCS, Amazon, Sutherland, Dr. Reddy’s, ICICI, HCL, Syntel and others.
BSc Computer Applications Triple Main, batch of 2019-22, has received 100 percent placement.
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The AIACHE and Xavier Board conducted a two-day online workshop on ‘Resilience during the Pandemic’ also a two-day online National Conference on the new education policy – its socio-economic and political implications. The team members hosted a three-day online spiritual retreat for the faculty of Christian institutions in Kerala.
The newly signed Memorandums of Understanding include:
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
An MOU signed by the Department of Chemistry with Science Park, Trichur and Nyro Research India, Kakkanad. 4 MOUs signed between the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and Emotion Makers, Farm to Fork, Environmental Services and Aspire Consultancy Services. Department of Psychology signing with Aster Medcity and InMind: Brain and Mind Institute, Thrissur. 2 MOUs concluded by Teresian International with Ed-En Pro Education Enhanced and Miles Education. Apart from these, 25 Institutional MOUs are in the pipeline to be signed shortly under the guidance of the Xavier Board and AIACHE.
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Teresian International or the Teresian Centre for Research and Development is the international wing of St. Teresa’s College. It conducted programmes to introduce International academic possibilities to the students and faculty including seminars on Higher and Overseas Education. Academic exchange programs with Sophia College, Japan and Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester were also organised.
A total of 50 companies approached the college through the Placement Cell this year including Infosys, Deloitte, Wipro, TCS, Amazon, Sutherland, Dr. Reddy’s, ICICI, HCL, Syntel and others.
BSc Computer Applications Triple Main, batch of 2019-22, has received 100 percent placement.
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4 faculty members qualified the UGC NET and 7 qualified the SLET/SET Competitive Examinations.
Dr. Arya P. Mohan, Asst. Prof., Dept of Botany, was granted funding for two of her projects in Idea Fest 2021 conducted by Kerala Startup Mission.
• The total number of Chapters in edited volumes and Books published by the faculty were 20 from the various Depts. of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management streams.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Our Provincial Superior and Manager, Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha was awarded the GuruPooja Award by Kerala Catholic Bishops Council for all her endeavors towards women education and empowerment.
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Dr. Swathi Varma, Asst. Prof, Dept of Economics, was awarded Chief Minister’s Nava Kerala Post-Doctoral Fellowship with a Grant of 18 Lakhs.
Dr. Sajimol Augustine received the National Award for Best Principal at the National Conference of All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE).
Smt. Nisha Philip, Asst. Prof. Dept of Physical Education, secured second position in the M. G. University Teachers Badminton Championship organised by S. B. College, Changanassery. She also secured first in singles, mixed doubles, 50 metres freestyle, 4x50 metres freestyle relay, 100 metres Long Jump, Shot Put, 4x50 metres mixed relay and second in women’s doubles and discus throw in the Physical Education Teachers Meet organised by M.G. University.
Dr.Mary Liya, Asst. Prof., Department of Economics, received the best paper award in the International Conference on ‘Prospects and Challenges of Health Sector in India’ organised by Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli.
Dr. Thomas K. M., Asst. Prof, Dept of Physical Education was a member of the winning team in Football, Basketball, Volleyball in the Physical Education Teachers Meet organised by M. G. University. He also secured the first position for the 50 metres freestyle and 4x50 metres freestyle relay.
Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvila, Asst. Prof.,Dept. of Chemistry, was awarded the best NSS Programme Officer by Mahatma Gandhi University.
Dr. Shanty A. A., Asst Prof., Dept. of Chemistry, was awarded the young Scientist award by Scifax Company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India. She was also recognised as Young Woman Researcher in Chemistry by Venus International Foundation.
Dr. Susan Mathew Panackkal, Asst. Prof.,Department of Mathematics and Ms. Mamtha Mariam Joseph, Dept. of Commerce SF were conferred the Marie Cecil Prize for Best Research Publication by the College Staff Association.
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4 faculty members qualified the UGC NET and 7 qualified the SLET/SET Competitive Examinations.
Dr. Arya P. Mohan, Asst. Prof., Dept of Botany, was granted funding for two of her projects in Idea Fest 2021 conducted by Kerala Startup Mission.
• The total number of Chapters in edited volumes and Books published by the faculty were 20 from the various Depts. of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management streams.
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Our Provincial Superior and Manager, Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha was awarded the GuruPooja Award by Kerala Catholic Bishops Council for all her endeavors towards women education and empowerment.
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Dr. Swathi Varma, Asst. Prof, Dept of Economics, was awarded Chief Minister’s Nava Kerala Post-Doctoral Fellowship with a Grant of 18 Lakhs.
Dr. Sajimol Augustine received the National Award for Best Principal at the National Conference of All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE).
Smt. Nisha Philip, Asst. Prof. Dept of Physical Education, secured second position in the M. G. University Teachers Badminton Championship organised by S. B. College, Changanassery. She also secured first in singles, mixed doubles, 50 metres freestyle, 4x50 metres freestyle relay, 100 metres Long Jump, Shot Put, 4x50 metres mixed relay and second in women’s doubles and discus throw in the Physical Education Teachers Meet organised by M.G. University.
Dr.Mary Liya, Asst. Prof., Department of Economics, received the best paper award in the International Conference on ‘Prospects and Challenges of Health Sector in India’ organised by Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli.
Dr. Thomas K. M., Asst. Prof, Dept of Physical Education was a member of the winning team in Football, Basketball, Volleyball in the Physical Education Teachers Meet organised by M. G. University. He also secured the first position for the 50 metres freestyle and 4x50 metres freestyle relay.
Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvila, Asst. Prof.,Dept. of Chemistry, was awarded the best NSS Programme Officer by Mahatma Gandhi University.
Dr. Shanty A. A., Asst Prof., Dept. of Chemistry, was awarded the young Scientist award by Scifax Company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India. She was also recognised as Young Woman Researcher in Chemistry by Venus International Foundation.
Dr. Susan Mathew Panackkal, Asst. Prof.,Department of Mathematics and Ms. Mamtha Mariam Joseph, Dept. of Commerce SF were conferred the Marie Cecil Prize for Best Research Publication by the College Staff Association.
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Sanjana S
Charisma Ann Panakkal
Lekshmi Dinesh
Sapna Jaleel
Juliya Saji
Priya George
Anjali U
Alina Augustin B Sc Chemistry
B Sc Homescience
Arya Anil
Nineesha Mohan Sankar
Amy Maria Manoj B Sc Zoology
M Sc Mathematics
Teresa Balu
Shannon Simon Valappila
Soul Mariya James
B A Bharathanatyam
Prescia Gladwin
B A English Literature
B A French
Aathira S Bhat
B Sc Apparel and Fashion Designing
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B Sc Mathematics
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Benita P J
B Sc Physics
Archana S
Alvina Rose
B Voc Food Processing Technology
B A Sociology
Ifa Imran
B Sc Psychology
B Com (SF) Finance and Taxation
B Com (SF) Capital Market
M Ponnumani
B Voc Software Development
Devika R
B A Economics
B A History
B Sc Botany
P I Abna Mehdi
B Sc Computer Application
B A Communicative English
BCA
Pooja Radhakrishnan BMS
M A Bharathanatyam
Ann Ria Reji M A History
Faseela N F
Athira Venugopal
Liyanta Izabel
Shaeen Nassar
Malavika Nair
Emily Sanra Francis
M A Economics
M A Sociology
M A Journalism and Mass Communication
M Sc Chemistry
M Sc Child Development
Abirami A K
Ansu Tom
Mary Imelda
Aruna Mohandas
Shana Nazrin M N
M Sc Applied Statistics and Data Analytics
Anagha R Ratna
P G Diploma in Fashion Designing
M Sc Physics
Lisieux France
Master’s Programme in Fashion Designing
Sethulekshmi S
P G Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
M Sc RMID
M Sc Zoology
Lakshmi Sivaprasad MTTM
Aswathy Pushpangadan P G Diploma in Management in Business Analytics
M A English
M Sc Botany
Naomi Vincent
M Sc Food Science and Nutrition
Lakshmi K J
M Sc Psychology
Divya Tomy Kattikaran M Com Finance
Lakshmi Mehta A
Master’s Programme in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics 2019 Batch
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Sanjana S
Charisma Ann Panakkal
Lekshmi Dinesh
Sapna Jaleel
Juliya Saji
Priya George
Anjali U
Alina Augustin B Sc Chemistry
B Sc Homescience
Arya Anil
Nineesha Mohan Sankar
Amy Maria Manoj B Sc Zoology
M Sc Mathematics
Teresa Balu
Shannon Simon Valappila
Soul Mariya James
B A Bharathanatyam
Prescia Gladwin
B A English Literature
B A French
Aathira S Bhat
B Sc Apparel and Fashion Designing
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B Sc Mathematics
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Benita P J
B Sc Physics
Archana S
Alvina Rose
B Voc Food Processing Technology
B A Sociology
Ifa Imran
B Sc Psychology
B Com (SF) Finance and Taxation
B Com (SF) Capital Market
M Ponnumani
B Voc Software Development
Devika R
B A Economics
B A History
B Sc Botany
P I Abna Mehdi
B Sc Computer Application
B A Communicative English
BCA
Pooja Radhakrishnan BMS
M A Bharathanatyam
Ann Ria Reji M A History
Faseela N F
Athira Venugopal
Liyanta Izabel
Shaeen Nassar
Malavika Nair
Emily Sanra Francis
M A Economics
M A Sociology
M A Journalism and Mass Communication
M Sc Chemistry
M Sc Child Development
Abirami A K
Ansu Tom
Mary Imelda
Aruna Mohandas
Shana Nazrin M N
M Sc Applied Statistics and Data Analytics
Anagha R Ratna
P G Diploma in Fashion Designing
M Sc Physics
Lisieux France
Master’s Programme in Fashion Designing
Sethulekshmi S
P G Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
M Sc RMID
M Sc Zoology
Lakshmi Sivaprasad MTTM
Aswathy Pushpangadan P G Diploma in Management in Business Analytics
M A English
M Sc Botany
Naomi Vincent
M Sc Food Science and Nutrition
Lakshmi K J
M Sc Psychology
Divya Tomy Kattikaran M Com Finance
Lakshmi Mehta A
Master’s Programme in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics 2019 Batch
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Niveditha Ann Mathew, final year BSc Chemistry Won II prize in the National level Online Quiz competition, RASATHANTHRA 2021 organized by Indian Association for Hydrogen Energy and Advanced Materials (IAHEAM), Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, & Department of Chemistry, S N College, Chempazhanthy held on 6 November 2021.
Ms. Nicole Mary Pillard, Ms. Anagha G. Naik, and Ms. Alinta Roy secured the first prize in the short story competition organised by Govt. of Kerala as part of National Statistics Day.
Ms. Ridhi K.S. secured second prize in the National Level Budget Analysis competition organized by Economic Scholars Association and Young Indian Scientist Pvt. Ltd.
Ms. Pavithra Padmakumar from the Department of Communicative English emerged as the winner of the Star Singer GCC Talent Hunt organized by Star and Asianet, Middle East.
Ms. Anu Jose from the Department of Botany won the second prize for Paper Presentation in the International Conference on Current Trends in Advanced Materials and their Applications for Societal Development.
Ms. Sharmina Jamal, Aardhra Lakshmi T. B. Hiba and Devika Balachandran, Department of Commerce (Regular) secured the Chief Minister’s Student Excellence Award with a cash prize of Rs. 1 Lakh.
Ms. Anjana Suresh, Department of Economics, was selected as Ashoka Young Change Maker and is the second person to be selected from Kerala.
Ms. Lakshmi K. V., Department of Physics completed her IASc- INSA- NASI Summer Research Fellowship 2021.
Ms. Irene Maria Shaji, Department of Communicative English, authored and published her poetry collection titled ‘Umbra’.
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Niveditha Ann Mathew, final year BSc Chemistry Won II prize in the National level Online Quiz competition, RASATHANTHRA 2021 organized by Indian Association for Hydrogen Energy and Advanced Materials (IAHEAM), Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, & Department of Chemistry, S N College, Chempazhanthy held on 6 November 2021.
Ms. Nicole Mary Pillard, Ms. Anagha G. Naik, and Ms. Alinta Roy secured the first prize in the short story competition organised by Govt. of Kerala as part of National Statistics Day.
Ms. Ridhi K.S. secured second prize in the National Level Budget Analysis competition organized by Economic Scholars Association and Young Indian Scientist Pvt. Ltd.
Ms. Pavithra Padmakumar from the Department of Communicative English emerged as the winner of the Star Singer GCC Talent Hunt organized by Star and Asianet, Middle East.
Ms. Anu Jose from the Department of Botany won the second prize for Paper Presentation in the International Conference on Current Trends in Advanced Materials and their Applications for Societal Development.
Ms. Sharmina Jamal, Aardhra Lakshmi T. B. Hiba and Devika Balachandran, Department of Commerce (Regular) secured the Chief Minister’s Student Excellence Award with a cash prize of Rs. 1 Lakh.
Ms. Anjana Suresh, Department of Economics, was selected as Ashoka Young Change Maker and is the second person to be selected from Kerala.
Ms. Lakshmi K. V., Department of Physics completed her IASc- INSA- NASI Summer Research Fellowship 2021.
Ms. Irene Maria Shaji, Department of Communicative English, authored and published her poetry collection titled ‘Umbra’.
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MOTHER MARY PRIZE: Instituted by the Late Mrs. Rose George Payyapilly to be awarded to an outstanding student of I degree class: Fathima Nezrin K.N. I DC Representative: (I B.Sc Psychology)
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Mr. J.E. KURIAN MEMORIAL PRIZE: Awarded by his wife, Prof. Betty Kurian to the best class representative of the year: PG Representative : Bersheba Elsa Benny (II M.Sc Physics)
10. Prof. BETTY KURIAN PRIZE: Awarded to a student for her outstanding performance in theatrical events: Ms. Sneha P. (I M.A. English) 11. SINI JACOB KOZHIPAT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Instituted by her parents to be given to a student for her meritorious service in extension activities: Joscelia Maria Philip, III B. Sc. Mathematics
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GRAND CHEVALIER L M PYLEE PRIZE: Endowed by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kureethara to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the Post Graduate Examination: Ms. Elizabeth Nelson, Masters in Fashion Designing
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M. S. NARAYANAN MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by his wife, Gomathy Narayanan, awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Degree examinations: Ms. Sreelakshmi Jayan, BCom
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Sr. EMELINE PRIZE: Instituted by Mrs. Thankam Joseph, wife of Dr. C.M. Joseph to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for B.Sc degree examinations: Ms. D. Lakshmi, BCA
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SPECIAL PRIZE: Awarded by the college in memory of Late Miss Saroja G. to the student who secures the highest marks in the S.S.L.C. examination from among the children of the Non -Teaching Staff : Neha James (Daughter of Mr. K.C. James)
5. MOTHER RITA MEMORIAL PRIZE: awarded to the student who secured the highest number of points at the M.G. University Youth Festival: Ms. Teja Sunil, II B.Sc Zoology 6. CENTENARIAN N.C. KRISHNAN NAMBIAR MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by his daughter, Prof. Vilasini Devi V.P. awarded to the outstanding student of the College: Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy, Vice Chairperson, (III B.A. English Language and Literature) 7.
Prof. SAMUEL MATHAI PRIZE: Instituted by the staff of St. Teresa’s college to be given to a student of the Degree class for exemplary service and excellence in co-curricular activities : Ms. Arunima S. Raj, University Union Councillor, (III B.A. Sociology )
ODATHUPARAMBIL FRANCIS XAVIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded by his wife, Smt. Mary Agnes, to a student for outstanding performance in literary events: Ms. Gowri Murali, (I B.A. English Language and Literature)
13. UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF COCHIN PRIZE: Awarded to the best debater: Ms. Priya Soly, II B.A. Economics. 14.
MARIA PHILIP MEMORIAL MERIT CUM MEANS SCHOLARSHIP: Instituted by Maria Philip Educational Trust to be awarded to a student for all round performance: Ms. Shaeen Nasser (M.A. English Literature)
15. MOTHER VERONICA PRIZE: Awarded to a student who makes best use of the library: Ms. Sona Alby (M.A. Malayalam) 16. Sr. BENHILDA PRIZE: instituted by the non-teaching staff awarded to an outstanding member of the Jesus Youth: Ms. Shyne Mariya Coelho (III B.A. Economics) 17. ALAPPAT SISTERS PRIZE: awarded to a deserving differently able student: Ms. Anjali Binu, I M.A. English 18. REV. SR. DR. TERESA, FORMER PRINCIPAL, ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE ENDOWMENT PRIZE: instituted by P.T.A to be awarded to the Best Union Member for the year 2021-2022: Ms. Varsha Venugopal, Chairperson and Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy, Vice Chairperson 19. REV. SR. DR. VINITHA, FORMER PRINCIPAL, ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE PRIZE to be awarded to the union member for her selfless service: Rebecca Gigi, III DC Representative 20.
REV. SR. CHRISTABELLE, FORMER PRINCIPAL, ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE ENDOWMENT PRIZE: instituted by P.T.A to be awarded to the Best Red Cross Volunteer for the year 2021-2022: Ms. Maria Elsa, III B.A. English Literature.
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MOTHER MARY PRIZE: Instituted by the Late Mrs. Rose George Payyapilly to be awarded to an outstanding student of I degree class: Fathima Nezrin K.N. I DC Representative: (I B.Sc Psychology)
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Mr. J.E. KURIAN MEMORIAL PRIZE: Awarded by his wife, Prof. Betty Kurian to the best class representative of the year: PG Representative : Bersheba Elsa Benny (II M.Sc Physics)
10. Prof. BETTY KURIAN PRIZE: Awarded to a student for her outstanding performance in theatrical events: Ms. Sneha P. (I M.A. English) 11. SINI JACOB KOZHIPAT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Instituted by her parents to be given to a student for her meritorious service in extension activities: Joscelia Maria Philip, III B. Sc. Mathematics
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GRAND CHEVALIER L M PYLEE PRIZE: Endowed by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kureethara to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the Post Graduate Examination: Ms. Elizabeth Nelson, Masters in Fashion Designing
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M. S. NARAYANAN MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by his wife, Gomathy Narayanan, awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Degree examinations: Ms. Sreelakshmi Jayan, BCom
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Sr. EMELINE PRIZE: Instituted by Mrs. Thankam Joseph, wife of Dr. C.M. Joseph to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for B.Sc degree examinations: Ms. D. Lakshmi, BCA
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SPECIAL PRIZE: Awarded by the college in memory of Late Miss Saroja G. to the student who secures the highest marks in the S.S.L.C. examination from among the children of the Non -Teaching Staff : Neha James (Daughter of Mr. K.C. James)
5. MOTHER RITA MEMORIAL PRIZE: awarded to the student who secured the highest number of points at the M.G. University Youth Festival: Ms. Teja Sunil, II B.Sc Zoology 6. CENTENARIAN N.C. KRISHNAN NAMBIAR MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by his daughter, Prof. Vilasini Devi V.P. awarded to the outstanding student of the College: Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy, Vice Chairperson, (III B.A. English Language and Literature) 7.
Prof. SAMUEL MATHAI PRIZE: Instituted by the staff of St. Teresa’s college to be given to a student of the Degree class for exemplary service and excellence in co-curricular activities : Ms. Arunima S. Raj, University Union Councillor, (III B.A. Sociology )
ODATHUPARAMBIL FRANCIS XAVIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded by his wife, Smt. Mary Agnes, to a student for outstanding performance in literary events: Ms. Gowri Murali, (I B.A. English Language and Literature)
13. UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF COCHIN PRIZE: Awarded to the best debater: Ms. Priya Soly, II B.A. Economics. 14.
MARIA PHILIP MEMORIAL MERIT CUM MEANS SCHOLARSHIP: Instituted by Maria Philip Educational Trust to be awarded to a student for all round performance: Ms. Shaeen Nasser (M.A. English Literature)
15. MOTHER VERONICA PRIZE: Awarded to a student who makes best use of the library: Ms. Sona Alby (M.A. Malayalam) 16. Sr. BENHILDA PRIZE: instituted by the non-teaching staff awarded to an outstanding member of the Jesus Youth: Ms. Shyne Mariya Coelho (III B.A. Economics) 17. ALAPPAT SISTERS PRIZE: awarded to a deserving differently able student: Ms. Anjali Binu, I M.A. English 18. REV. SR. DR. TERESA, FORMER PRINCIPAL, ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE ENDOWMENT PRIZE: instituted by P.T.A to be awarded to the Best Union Member for the year 2021-2022: Ms. Varsha Venugopal, Chairperson and Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy, Vice Chairperson 19. REV. SR. DR. VINITHA, FORMER PRINCIPAL, ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE PRIZE to be awarded to the union member for her selfless service: Rebecca Gigi, III DC Representative 20.
REV. SR. CHRISTABELLE, FORMER PRINCIPAL, ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE ENDOWMENT PRIZE: instituted by P.T.A to be awarded to the Best Red Cross Volunteer for the year 2021-2022: Ms. Maria Elsa, III B.A. English Literature.
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REV. SR. EMELINE PRIZE: Instituted by the students of St. Teresa’s college 1997-98 to be awarded to a student who combines academic merit with extracurricular excellence: Ms. Niza Kaladharan, (I B.Sc Apparel and Fashion Designing)
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SPECIAL PRIZE FOR NATIONAL LEVEL REPRESENTATION NCC- Attended Republic Day Camp at New Delhi and won Gold Medal for All India Best Cadet Senior Wing Army 2022: Sergeant. Kirti Yadav (II B.A. Economics)
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SPECIAL PRIZE FOR NATIONAL LEVEL REPRESENTATION NCC- Attended Special National Integration Camp at New Delhi and was Selected to Perform a Dance as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Sergeant. Aparna Chandran (III B.Sc Maths)
24. SPECIAL PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING CADETS 2022:
1. CSM. Hrithika Haridas (III BA. History)
2. Sergeant. Archana B. (III B.A. Communicative English)
25. REV. SR. ASHRITHA (FORMER LIBRARIAN, ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE) ENDOWMENT PRIZE awarded to the best Library Club Member for the Year 2021-22- Ms. Malavika S, II B.Sc Physics. 26. REV. SR. MAGGIE PRIZE: Instituted by Pullayil Thomas for the Best Student in 10th standard from the children of Non-Teaching Staff Jismi Maria Jimmi ( Daughter of Smt. Seena Treesa) 27. SPECIAL PRIZE INSTITUTED BY COLLEGE UNION 2021-22 to be awarded to a student who rendered selfless service to the Union Ms. Anna Maria C.A., III B.A. Economics.
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1. Divya R. Balasubramanian of I B.A. Economics: Represented INDIA in the Syed Modi India International super 300 Badminton Championship held at Lucknow. She also represented INDIA in the Yonex sunrise India open super 500 Badminton championship held at New Delhi.She was selected as the best Sports student for the Year 2021-22. 2. Rebecca Martin of II B.Sc Physics- Represented MG University and Won the Third position in the KHELO INDIA National Basketball championship held at Bangalore and she also represented MG University in the All India Inter University basketball championship held at Haryana. She was selected as the best player award and won the championship in the all Kerala intercollegiate FURY basketball championship held at NIT,Calicut.
PRIZES INSTITUTED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-’22 DEPARTMENT OF BHARATANATYAM 29. SR. TESSA PRIZE:- Instituted by the college for the student who secures the highest marks for B.A. Bharathanatyam Degree Examination- Nithya Ashok. 30. SR. BEATA PRIZE:- Instituted by the college for the best outgoing student for all round performance- Sanjana S. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY 31. KRISHNA NURSING HOME SILVER JUBILEE PRIZE: - awarded by Dr. Sabhapati to the student who secures the highest marks for B.Sc. Botany Degree Examination- Aishwarya Nair 32. SULABHA MEMORIAL PRIZE: - awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for B.Sc Botany- Aishwarya Nair 33. SR. TESSA SILVER JUBILEE PRIZE: - awarded to a deserving student of III B.Sc Degree Botany for her fieldwork Vidhya Jithesh 34. BOTANY SILVER JUBILEE PRIZE: - awarded to B.Sc students for academic excellence - Aishwarya Nair 35. PROF. PARVATHY K.K. PRIZE: - awarded to the M. Sc. Botany student who secures the highest marks in Genetics Anjana Ajayan 36. PROF. PARVATHY K.K. PRIZE: - awarded to the B. Sc. Botany student who secures the highest marks in Genetics Ash*tha Rajesh 37. THE GOLDEN WEDDING JUBILEE PRIZE: - instituted by Mr.& Mrs. Joseph Mathew Kalayathanal to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.Sc. Botany Sruthi T.J. 38. MOTHER VALERIA MEMORIAL PRIZE:- awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.Sc Botany I Semester Jayasree V.J. 39. DR. SR. MARGARET MARY PRIZE for the Best Publication in Botany from the Research Centre of the Department of Botany Dr. Baby Usha Kiren 40. DR. SR. AVITA PRIZE: - awarded to the best Field worker in M.Sc Botany C.S. Keerthana. 41. Sr.AVITA GOLDEN JUBILEE ENDOWMENT AWARD : instituted by the Kalayathinal family- for the meritorious outgoing student of M.Sc.Botany - Mary Olivia Robert. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY 42. RANGACHALU PRIZE: for securing the highest marks in B.Sc Chemistry : Sophiya Ann
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REV. SR. EMELINE PRIZE: Instituted by the students of St. Teresa’s college 1997-98 to be awarded to a student who combines academic merit with extracurricular excellence: Ms. Niza Kaladharan, (I B.Sc Apparel and Fashion Designing)
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SPECIAL PRIZE FOR NATIONAL LEVEL REPRESENTATION NCC- Attended Republic Day Camp at New Delhi and won Gold Medal for All India Best Cadet Senior Wing Army 2022: Sergeant. Kirti Yadav (II B.A. Economics)
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SPECIAL PRIZE FOR NATIONAL LEVEL REPRESENTATION NCC- Attended Special National Integration Camp at New Delhi and was Selected to Perform a Dance as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Sergeant. Aparna Chandran (III B.Sc Maths)
24. SPECIAL PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING CADETS 2022:
1. CSM. Hrithika Haridas (III BA. History)
2. Sergeant. Archana B. (III B.A. Communicative English)
25. REV. SR. ASHRITHA (FORMER LIBRARIAN, ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE) ENDOWMENT PRIZE awarded to the best Library Club Member for the Year 2021-22- Ms. Malavika S, II B.Sc Physics. 26. REV. SR. MAGGIE PRIZE: Instituted by Pullayil Thomas for the Best Student in 10th standard from the children of Non-Teaching Staff Jismi Maria Jimmi ( Daughter of Smt. Seena Treesa) 27. SPECIAL PRIZE INSTITUTED BY COLLEGE UNION 2021-22 to be awarded to a student who rendered selfless service to the Union Ms. Anna Maria C.A., III B.A. Economics.
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1. Divya R. Balasubramanian of I B.A. Economics: Represented INDIA in the Syed Modi India International super 300 Badminton Championship held at Lucknow. She also represented INDIA in the Yonex sunrise India open super 500 Badminton championship held at New Delhi.She was selected as the best Sports student for the Year 2021-22. 2. Rebecca Martin of II B.Sc Physics- Represented MG University and Won the Third position in the KHELO INDIA National Basketball championship held at Bangalore and she also represented MG University in the All India Inter University basketball championship held at Haryana. She was selected as the best player award and won the championship in the all Kerala intercollegiate FURY basketball championship held at NIT,Calicut.
PRIZES INSTITUTED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-’22 DEPARTMENT OF BHARATANATYAM 29. SR. TESSA PRIZE:- Instituted by the college for the student who secures the highest marks for B.A. Bharathanatyam Degree Examination- Nithya Ashok. 30. SR. BEATA PRIZE:- Instituted by the college for the best outgoing student for all round performance- Sanjana S. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY 31. KRISHNA NURSING HOME SILVER JUBILEE PRIZE: - awarded by Dr. Sabhapati to the student who secures the highest marks for B.Sc. Botany Degree Examination- Aishwarya Nair 32. SULABHA MEMORIAL PRIZE: - awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for B.Sc Botany- Aishwarya Nair 33. SR. TESSA SILVER JUBILEE PRIZE: - awarded to a deserving student of III B.Sc Degree Botany for her fieldwork Vidhya Jithesh 34. BOTANY SILVER JUBILEE PRIZE: - awarded to B.Sc students for academic excellence - Aishwarya Nair 35. PROF. PARVATHY K.K. PRIZE: - awarded to the M. Sc. Botany student who secures the highest marks in Genetics Anjana Ajayan 36. PROF. PARVATHY K.K. PRIZE: - awarded to the B. Sc. Botany student who secures the highest marks in Genetics Ash*tha Rajesh 37. THE GOLDEN WEDDING JUBILEE PRIZE: - instituted by Mr.& Mrs. Joseph Mathew Kalayathanal to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.Sc. Botany Sruthi T.J. 38. MOTHER VALERIA MEMORIAL PRIZE:- awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.Sc Botany I Semester Jayasree V.J. 39. DR. SR. MARGARET MARY PRIZE for the Best Publication in Botany from the Research Centre of the Department of Botany Dr. Baby Usha Kiren 40. DR. SR. AVITA PRIZE: - awarded to the best Field worker in M.Sc Botany C.S. Keerthana. 41. Sr.AVITA GOLDEN JUBILEE ENDOWMENT AWARD : instituted by the Kalayathinal family- for the meritorious outgoing student of M.Sc.Botany - Mary Olivia Robert. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY 42. RANGACHALU PRIZE: for securing the highest marks in B.Sc Chemistry : Sophiya Ann
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43. MRS. SUMANGALA T. PAI PRIZE for securing the highest marks in I B.Sc Chemistry: Sandra K. 44. Prof. ANNAKUTTY PRIZE for being the best all rounder from B.Sc Degree class in Chemistry: Afrin M.I. 45. ANJU LUZY GEORGE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT : prize instituted by her parents, awarded to the student who secures the highest marks of 2nd year B.Sc Chemistry examination : Alina Augustine 46.
FRANCIS ARTHASERY MEMORIAL PRIZE : instituted by his daughter Dr. Phyllis Arthasery awarded to three outstanding students of Chemistry department: Mittu Thomas - III DC, Sandra K. - II DC, Princy K.B. - I DC
47. Dr. (Sr) BERTILLE MEMORIAL PRIZE : awarded to an outstanding student of II PG Chemistry Mishma Simon DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 48. THARIYAN MEMORIAL PRIZE : Instituted by Mrs. Mary Kutty Tharian to be awarded to the student who secured highest mark in the B.Com Degree Exam : Sreelakshmy Jayan (2018-2021 Batch) 49.
MOTHER DIGNA PRIZE : Instituted by Non-Teaching staff of St.Teresa’s College to be awarded to the student who secures the highest mark in II B.Com papers (main): Chanchal Correya (2019-2022 Batch)
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
50. PLACID LOPEZ MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by his wife Mrs. Mary Teresa Fernandez, retired HOD of English, to the most deserving student of Final B.Com : Diya Devassy (2019-2022 Batch)
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51. COMMERCE ASSOCIATION PRIZE : Special prize instituted by commerce association to be awarded to the most deserving student of final B.Com : Achsah Mathew (2019-2022 Batch) 52.
PROFICIENCY PRIZE: instituted by Prof. N.O Daisy to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Income Tax in B.Com Degree examination: Sreelakshmy Jayan (2018-2021 Batch) Bhavana Purohit (2018-2021 Batch) Swathy P.R. (2018-2021 Batch)
55.
ALLEYKUTTY GEORGE ANATHANAM MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by her daughter professor Annie George K., Department of Commerce to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Business Statistics of I Semester B.Com Degree Examination: Archana S. (2019-2022 Batch) Chanchal Correya (2019-2022 Batch)
56.
KANAYAMPLACKEL JOSEPH MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by Dr. Elsamma Joseph of Department of Commerce to the student who secures highest mark in Financial Accounting in III Semester B.Com Degree Examination: Annie Liya Joseph (2019-2022 Batch), Malavika K.S. (2019-2022 Batch), Archana S. (2019-2022 Batch)
57.
MARIAMMA JOSEPH KANAYAMPLACKEL JOSEPH MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by Dr. Elsamma Joseph of Department of Commerce to the student who secures the highest mark in Capital Market in IV Semester B.Com Degree Examination :
Aswathy Menon P.V. (2019-2022 Batch), Chanchal Correya (20192022 Batch), Sona Sebastian (2019-2022 Batch), Archana S. (20192022 Batch)
58. PROFICIENCY PRIZE instituted by Ms. Rekha T, Alumna of commerce department to be awarded to the student who secured highest mark in Financial Accounting, III semester B. Com Degree Examination:
Annie Liya Joseph (2019-2022 Batch), Malavika K.S. (2019-2022 Batch), Archana S. (2019-2022 Batch)
PG DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 59. Award For Academic Excellence Instituted By PG Department of Commerce (SF) : Minu Jolly 60. PROFICIENCY PRIZE instituted by PG department of Commerce (SF) for the student who scores highest marks in First Semester B.Com Degree Examination: Anna Nicholas 61. PROFICIENCY PRIZE instituted by PG department of Commerce(SF) for the student who secures highest marks in First Semester M.com Degree Examination : Divya Tomy Kattikaran
53. COMMERCE ALUMNI PRIZE: instituted by the alumni of Commerce Dept. to the most outstanding student of First B.Com Steffi De Almeida (2019-2022 Batch)
62. PROFICIENCY PRIZE instituted by PG department of Commerce (SF) the student who secures highest marks in Second Semester B.Com Degree Examination : Aparna Venugopal
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64. Award For Academic Excellence Instituted by the Department of Commerce (SF) for the student who secured highest marks in B.Com (Capital Market): Madhumitha Antony
KATTUKAREN MATHEW ANTHONY MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by his daughter professor Dr. Alice K.A, Head of Commerce Department, to be awarded to the student who secures highest marks in IV semester B.Com Degree Examination Archana S. (2019-2022 Batch) Akshara Edwin (2019-2022 Batch) Chanchal Correya (2019-2022 Batch)
63. Award For Academic Excellence Instituted by the Department of Commerce (SF) for the student who secures highest marks in M.Com Degree Examination: Neena George
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43. MRS. SUMANGALA T. PAI PRIZE for securing the highest marks in I B.Sc Chemistry: Sandra K. 44. Prof. ANNAKUTTY PRIZE for being the best all rounder from B.Sc Degree class in Chemistry: Afrin M.I. 45. ANJU LUZY GEORGE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT : prize instituted by her parents, awarded to the student who secures the highest marks of 2nd year B.Sc Chemistry examination : Alina Augustine 46.
FRANCIS ARTHASERY MEMORIAL PRIZE : instituted by his daughter Dr. Phyllis Arthasery awarded to three outstanding students of Chemistry department: Mittu Thomas - III DC, Sandra K. - II DC, Princy K.B. - I DC
47. Dr. (Sr) BERTILLE MEMORIAL PRIZE : awarded to an outstanding student of II PG Chemistry Mishma Simon DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 48. THARIYAN MEMORIAL PRIZE : Instituted by Mrs. Mary Kutty Tharian to be awarded to the student who secured highest mark in the B.Com Degree Exam : Sreelakshmy Jayan (2018-2021 Batch) 49.
MOTHER DIGNA PRIZE : Instituted by Non-Teaching staff of St.Teresa’s College to be awarded to the student who secures the highest mark in II B.Com papers (main): Chanchal Correya (2019-2022 Batch)
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
50. PLACID LOPEZ MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by his wife Mrs. Mary Teresa Fernandez, retired HOD of English, to the most deserving student of Final B.Com : Diya Devassy (2019-2022 Batch)
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51. COMMERCE ASSOCIATION PRIZE : Special prize instituted by commerce association to be awarded to the most deserving student of final B.Com : Achsah Mathew (2019-2022 Batch) 52.
PROFICIENCY PRIZE: instituted by Prof. N.O Daisy to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Income Tax in B.Com Degree examination: Sreelakshmy Jayan (2018-2021 Batch) Bhavana Purohit (2018-2021 Batch) Swathy P.R. (2018-2021 Batch)
55.
ALLEYKUTTY GEORGE ANATHANAM MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by her daughter professor Annie George K., Department of Commerce to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Business Statistics of I Semester B.Com Degree Examination: Archana S. (2019-2022 Batch) Chanchal Correya (2019-2022 Batch)
56.
KANAYAMPLACKEL JOSEPH MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by Dr. Elsamma Joseph of Department of Commerce to the student who secures highest mark in Financial Accounting in III Semester B.Com Degree Examination: Annie Liya Joseph (2019-2022 Batch), Malavika K.S. (2019-2022 Batch), Archana S. (2019-2022 Batch)
57.
MARIAMMA JOSEPH KANAYAMPLACKEL JOSEPH MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by Dr. Elsamma Joseph of Department of Commerce to the student who secures the highest mark in Capital Market in IV Semester B.Com Degree Examination :
Aswathy Menon P.V. (2019-2022 Batch), Chanchal Correya (20192022 Batch), Sona Sebastian (2019-2022 Batch), Archana S. (20192022 Batch)
58. PROFICIENCY PRIZE instituted by Ms. Rekha T, Alumna of commerce department to be awarded to the student who secured highest mark in Financial Accounting, III semester B. Com Degree Examination:
Annie Liya Joseph (2019-2022 Batch), Malavika K.S. (2019-2022 Batch), Archana S. (2019-2022 Batch)
PG DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 59. Award For Academic Excellence Instituted By PG Department of Commerce (SF) : Minu Jolly 60. PROFICIENCY PRIZE instituted by PG department of Commerce (SF) for the student who scores highest marks in First Semester B.Com Degree Examination: Anna Nicholas 61. PROFICIENCY PRIZE instituted by PG department of Commerce(SF) for the student who secures highest marks in First Semester M.com Degree Examination : Divya Tomy Kattikaran
53. COMMERCE ALUMNI PRIZE: instituted by the alumni of Commerce Dept. to the most outstanding student of First B.Com Steffi De Almeida (2019-2022 Batch)
62. PROFICIENCY PRIZE instituted by PG department of Commerce (SF) the student who secures highest marks in Second Semester B.Com Degree Examination : Aparna Venugopal
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64. Award For Academic Excellence Instituted by the Department of Commerce (SF) for the student who secured highest marks in B.Com (Capital Market): Madhumitha Antony
KATTUKAREN MATHEW ANTHONY MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by his daughter professor Dr. Alice K.A, Head of Commerce Department, to be awarded to the student who secures highest marks in IV semester B.Com Degree Examination Archana S. (2019-2022 Batch) Akshara Edwin (2019-2022 Batch) Chanchal Correya (2019-2022 Batch)
63. Award For Academic Excellence Instituted by the Department of Commerce (SF) for the student who secures highest marks in M.Com Degree Examination: Neena George
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65. Proficiency Prize Instituted by the Department of Commerce (SF) for the student who scores highest marks in Third semester B.Com Degree Examination: Marianne Joseph DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 66. Sr. EMELINE PRIZE : instituted by Non Teaching Staff of the College to be awarded to an outstanding student of the II year Communicative English - Ms. Fathima Jebin (2019-22 Batch) 67. Late ANITHA NAIR PRIZE : to be awarded to the student who scores the highest in the third year communicative English : Ms. Fiza Ziyad (2018-21 Batch) 68. Sr. CONCEPTA SILVER JUBILEE PRIZE: - instituted by the Staff of the St. Teresa’s College to be awarded to an outstanding student of the II Communicative English Ms. K.J.B. Lizbeth (2019-22 Batch)
81. ARAKKAL DEVASSY GEORGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a deserving student of II M.A. Economics Jinu John 82. C.M ANTONY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a deserving student of I.M.A. Economics Diya Jude 83. PATINJAREDATH RAMA VARMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a deserving student of II B.A. Economics : Megha A. Menon 84. OLATTUPURATH PAILY ANTONY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a deserving student of I B.A. Economics Aksa Abraham DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
69. SR. EMELINE PRIZE instituted by the teaching and non-teaching staff of Mathematics Department for the student who secures Highest Grade Point in CBCSS University Examination Veena Cyril
85. Sr. ANTOINETTE PRIZE: instituted by late Mrs. Rose George Payyapally to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the Final Year English Literature Degree Examination Salma Saheer
70. Special Prize instituted by the teaching staff of Department of Computer Applications for the student who secures the highest Grade Point in CBCSS Examination in BCA CT and ISM Vismaya K.B.
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71. NALINI MEMORIAL PRIZE : awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in II B .A. Economics : Sreelakshmi M.C. 72. SR.TERESITA PRIZE : awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for B .A Economics Main papers : Antonia Savio ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
80. SR. TERESITA MEMORIAL PRIZE : for research in Social Sciences Project: Liyanta Izabel
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
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79. SR. TERESITA MEMORIAL PRIZE : for PG studies in Economics : Sangeetha S.
73. SR. DIGNA PRIZE: awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for B. A Economics : Antonia Savio 74. MOTHER DIGNA SCHOLARSHIP: awarded to an outstanding student of B. A. Degree Economics: Gayathri B. Mambra 75. SR.TERESITA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP : for deserving graduate in Economics for PG studies in Economics : Liya Shajan 76. MOTHER DIGNA PRIZE : awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M A Economics I Semester: Liyanta Izabel
Dr. P.R. NAMBIAR MEMORIAL PRIZE: awarded annually by his wife Prof. Vilasini Devi V.P. to the student who secures the highest marks in Part III English Literature in the B.A. Degree ExaminationSalma Saheer
87. Sr. THERESE MARIE PRIZE: instituted by the Staff of the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Main Poetry : Sara Thampi 88.
SEBASTIAN FERNANDEZ & VICTORIA FERNANDEZ MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by their daughter Mary Teresa Lopez of the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Part III English, Paper IV (Drama) in the II Terminal Examination of Final Year B.A. English Literature: Swathi H.
89.
JACOB THOMAS ANATHANAM MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by his daughter Annie Jacob K. of the Department of English to be awarded to an outstanding student of the II year English literature Sanghamithra M.
90. Sr. SERAPHIA PRIZE: The student who secures the highest marks in the first semester MA English Degree Examination - Shaeen Nasar
77. MOTHER MARY MEMORIAL PRIZE : awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.A. Economics II Semester : Liyanta Izabel
91. Mrs. HESSEY ALBERT KOIKARAN SCHOLARSHIP: To an outstanding student of III Year English Literature Maxlin M. Maxy
78. SR. TERESITA MEMORIAL PRIZE awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.A. Economics IV Semester : Jiniya Xavier
92. SR. MARY ROSE PRIZE The student who secures the highest grade points in the fourth semester for B.A. English Literature : Prescia Gladwin , Hefziba Susan Jojo, Jenet Valarin Gonzalves.
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65. Proficiency Prize Instituted by the Department of Commerce (SF) for the student who scores highest marks in Third semester B.Com Degree Examination: Marianne Joseph DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 66. Sr. EMELINE PRIZE : instituted by Non Teaching Staff of the College to be awarded to an outstanding student of the II year Communicative English - Ms. Fathima Jebin (2019-22 Batch) 67. Late ANITHA NAIR PRIZE : to be awarded to the student who scores the highest in the third year communicative English : Ms. Fiza Ziyad (2018-21 Batch) 68. Sr. CONCEPTA SILVER JUBILEE PRIZE: - instituted by the Staff of the St. Teresa’s College to be awarded to an outstanding student of the II Communicative English Ms. K.J.B. Lizbeth (2019-22 Batch)
81. ARAKKAL DEVASSY GEORGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a deserving student of II M.A. Economics Jinu John 82. C.M ANTONY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a deserving student of I.M.A. Economics Diya Jude 83. PATINJAREDATH RAMA VARMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a deserving student of II B.A. Economics : Megha A. Menon 84. OLATTUPURATH PAILY ANTONY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a deserving student of I B.A. Economics Aksa Abraham DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
69. SR. EMELINE PRIZE instituted by the teaching and non-teaching staff of Mathematics Department for the student who secures Highest Grade Point in CBCSS University Examination Veena Cyril
85. Sr. ANTOINETTE PRIZE: instituted by late Mrs. Rose George Payyapally to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the Final Year English Literature Degree Examination Salma Saheer
70. Special Prize instituted by the teaching staff of Department of Computer Applications for the student who secures the highest Grade Point in CBCSS Examination in BCA CT and ISM Vismaya K.B.
86.
71. NALINI MEMORIAL PRIZE : awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in II B .A. Economics : Sreelakshmi M.C. 72. SR.TERESITA PRIZE : awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for B .A Economics Main papers : Antonia Savio ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
80. SR. TERESITA MEMORIAL PRIZE : for research in Social Sciences Project: Liyanta Izabel
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
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79. SR. TERESITA MEMORIAL PRIZE : for PG studies in Economics : Sangeetha S.
73. SR. DIGNA PRIZE: awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for B. A Economics : Antonia Savio 74. MOTHER DIGNA SCHOLARSHIP: awarded to an outstanding student of B. A. Degree Economics: Gayathri B. Mambra 75. SR.TERESITA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP : for deserving graduate in Economics for PG studies in Economics : Liya Shajan 76. MOTHER DIGNA PRIZE : awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M A Economics I Semester: Liyanta Izabel
Dr. P.R. NAMBIAR MEMORIAL PRIZE: awarded annually by his wife Prof. Vilasini Devi V.P. to the student who secures the highest marks in Part III English Literature in the B.A. Degree ExaminationSalma Saheer
87. Sr. THERESE MARIE PRIZE: instituted by the Staff of the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Main Poetry : Sara Thampi 88.
SEBASTIAN FERNANDEZ & VICTORIA FERNANDEZ MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by their daughter Mary Teresa Lopez of the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Part III English, Paper IV (Drama) in the II Terminal Examination of Final Year B.A. English Literature: Swathi H.
89.
JACOB THOMAS ANATHANAM MEMORIAL PRIZE: instituted by his daughter Annie Jacob K. of the Department of English to be awarded to an outstanding student of the II year English literature Sanghamithra M.
90. Sr. SERAPHIA PRIZE: The student who secures the highest marks in the first semester MA English Degree Examination - Shaeen Nasar
77. MOTHER MARY MEMORIAL PRIZE : awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.A. Economics II Semester : Liyanta Izabel
91. Mrs. HESSEY ALBERT KOIKARAN SCHOLARSHIP: To an outstanding student of III Year English Literature Maxlin M. Maxy
78. SR. TERESITA MEMORIAL PRIZE awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.A. Economics IV Semester : Jiniya Xavier
92. SR. MARY ROSE PRIZE The student who secures the highest grade points in the fourth semester for B.A. English Literature : Prescia Gladwin , Hefziba Susan Jojo, Jenet Valarin Gonzalves.
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93.
CECILIA FRANCIS ARTHASERY MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by her daughter Phyllis Arthasery, alumni, awarded for academic excellence to a deserving student in the Department of English: Fathima Wafa
DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH 94. SR BEATRICE PRIZE - Awarded by the college to the student who secures the highest marks in the I B. A. French Examination of the M.G. University : Kavya Dev S. 95.
MRS. ALICE PINTO PRIZE : Given by Pinto Brothers in memory of their sister to be awarded to the student who secured highest Grade Points in the III B.A. French Examination of the M.G. University : Mary J. Rose
96. SR. IMMACULATA PRIZE- Instituted by the Department of Languages to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the II B.A. French Examination : Shysna Shirin V. A. 97. SPECIAL PRIZE Instituted by the Department of French to the student who secured highest marks in the I semester B.A. French Programme : Diya V. 98. SPECIAL PRIZE Instituted by the department of French to the student who secured highest marks in the 2nd MTTM Examination Arusha G. Ashok 99. SPECIAL PRIZE - Instituted by the department of French to the student who secures highest marks in the 1st MTTM Examination Lakshmi Sivaprasad
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
DEPARTMENT OF FASHION DESIGNING
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100. PROFICIENCY AWARD instituted by the Department of Fashion Designing to the student for her overall performance in Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Designing: Meleeza Denny 101. PROFICIENCY AWARD instituted by the Department of Fashion Designing to the student who secures Highest marks in BSc Apparel and Fashion Design -Alinda Maria Correya 102. PROFICIENCY AWARD instituted by the Department of Fashion Designing to the student who secures highest marks in Master’s Programme in Fashion Designing: Elizabeth Nelson 103. PROFICIENCY AWARD for Overall performance in Diploma in Garment Making Programme: Christeena Jose P. DEPARTMENT OF B.VOC FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY 104. BEST OUTGOING STUDENT - Alvina Rose
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS 105. PROFICIENCY AWARD instituted by the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics to the student for her overall performance in Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics : Sethulekshmi S. 106. PROFICIENCY AWARD instituted by the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics to the student for her overall performance in Master’s Programme in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics: Lakshmi Mehta A. DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE 107. GEETHA MEMORIAL PRIZE-instituted by Mr. and Mrs. Murthy in memory of their daughter Geetha, former student of the college, to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Home Science in the BSc. degree examination: Swetha G. 108. Sr. IRMINIA PRIZE- instituted by the staff of the Department of Home Science to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Resource Management and Interior Designing M.Sc. first semester examination: Ansu Tom 109. Dr.Sr.LORETTA PRIZE- instituted by the staff, Dept. of Home Science to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the M.Sc. Child Development first year examination: Abhirami A.K. 110. SPECIAL PRIZE to the student who secures the highest marks in Food and Nutrition in the M.Sc. First semester examination: Rose Mathew 111.
SEENA MATHEW MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by her classmates of 1991-93 batch to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Resource Management and Interior Designing in the M.Sc. Final year examination: Sumitha Thampan
112. Dr. RAVIKALA KAMATH PRIZE - -instituted by Kamath and Co., to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Child Development in the M.Sc. Final examination: Tessa Dominic 113. Dr. C. M. JOSEPH PRIZE - instituted by Mrs.Alice Joseph to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Food and Nutrition in the M.Sc. Final examination: Elizabeth Varghese Anthikkatt 114. MOTHER BERNADINE MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by the staff, department of Home Science to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the main paper in the II Year B.Sc. degree examination: Ifa Imran 115. SUMA ANIL MATHEW MEMORIAL- instituted by her bereaved parents to be awarded to the best outgoing Home Science student: Saniya Nixon
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93.
CECILIA FRANCIS ARTHASERY MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by her daughter Phyllis Arthasery, alumni, awarded for academic excellence to a deserving student in the Department of English: Fathima Wafa
DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH 94. SR BEATRICE PRIZE - Awarded by the college to the student who secures the highest marks in the I B. A. French Examination of the M.G. University : Kavya Dev S. 95.
MRS. ALICE PINTO PRIZE : Given by Pinto Brothers in memory of their sister to be awarded to the student who secured highest Grade Points in the III B.A. French Examination of the M.G. University : Mary J. Rose
96. SR. IMMACULATA PRIZE- Instituted by the Department of Languages to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the II B.A. French Examination : Shysna Shirin V. A. 97. SPECIAL PRIZE Instituted by the Department of French to the student who secured highest marks in the I semester B.A. French Programme : Diya V. 98. SPECIAL PRIZE Instituted by the department of French to the student who secured highest marks in the 2nd MTTM Examination Arusha G. Ashok 99. SPECIAL PRIZE - Instituted by the department of French to the student who secures highest marks in the 1st MTTM Examination Lakshmi Sivaprasad
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
DEPARTMENT OF FASHION DESIGNING
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100. PROFICIENCY AWARD instituted by the Department of Fashion Designing to the student for her overall performance in Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Designing: Meleeza Denny 101. PROFICIENCY AWARD instituted by the Department of Fashion Designing to the student who secures Highest marks in BSc Apparel and Fashion Design -Alinda Maria Correya 102. PROFICIENCY AWARD instituted by the Department of Fashion Designing to the student who secures highest marks in Master’s Programme in Fashion Designing: Elizabeth Nelson 103. PROFICIENCY AWARD for Overall performance in Diploma in Garment Making Programme: Christeena Jose P. DEPARTMENT OF B.VOC FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY 104. BEST OUTGOING STUDENT - Alvina Rose
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS 105. PROFICIENCY AWARD instituted by the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics to the student for her overall performance in Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics : Sethulekshmi S. 106. PROFICIENCY AWARD instituted by the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics to the student for her overall performance in Master’s Programme in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics: Lakshmi Mehta A. DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE 107. GEETHA MEMORIAL PRIZE-instituted by Mr. and Mrs. Murthy in memory of their daughter Geetha, former student of the college, to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Home Science in the BSc. degree examination: Swetha G. 108. Sr. IRMINIA PRIZE- instituted by the staff of the Department of Home Science to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Resource Management and Interior Designing M.Sc. first semester examination: Ansu Tom 109. Dr.Sr.LORETTA PRIZE- instituted by the staff, Dept. of Home Science to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the M.Sc. Child Development first year examination: Abhirami A.K. 110. SPECIAL PRIZE to the student who secures the highest marks in Food and Nutrition in the M.Sc. First semester examination: Rose Mathew 111.
SEENA MATHEW MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by her classmates of 1991-93 batch to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Resource Management and Interior Designing in the M.Sc. Final year examination: Sumitha Thampan
112. Dr. RAVIKALA KAMATH PRIZE - -instituted by Kamath and Co., to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Child Development in the M.Sc. Final examination: Tessa Dominic 113. Dr. C. M. JOSEPH PRIZE - instituted by Mrs.Alice Joseph to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Food and Nutrition in the M.Sc. Final examination: Elizabeth Varghese Anthikkatt 114. MOTHER BERNADINE MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by the staff, department of Home Science to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the main paper in the II Year B.Sc. degree examination: Ifa Imran 115. SUMA ANIL MATHEW MEMORIAL- instituted by her bereaved parents to be awarded to the best outgoing Home Science student: Saniya Nixon
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116. DAIOPHICA PYNGROPE MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by M.Sc Food and Nutrition students of 2010-12 batch awarded to the best outgoing student in PG Food Science and Nutrition: Rose Mathew DEPARTMENT OF HINDI 117. WOMEN SOCIAL WORKERS PRIZE instituted for an outstanding student in B.A./B.Sc part II Hindi: Anagha G Naik (II B.Sc. Mathematics A.) 118. Sr. REGIS PRIZE instituted for an outstanding student in Part II Hindi in B.Com: Gopika Krishnan (B.Com Regular) 119. Mrs. PADMAVATHY PRIZE instituted for an outstanding student in Hindi in I B.A./B.Sc Part II Hindi : Akansha Menon (I B.A. Sociology) DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY 120. NILEEMA SAMSON MEMORIAL award instituted by the Department for the student who secured highest marks in the final UG examination: Arathy V.R. 121. Mrs. MARIA PERIERA MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by Department for the best student of second year history for excellence in curricular and co-curricular fields: Shifa Fathima K.S. and Juliya Saji 122. MOTHER ALPHONSUS PRIZE instituted by the College for an outstanding student of the final year B.A. History : Devi Pounguzali V. DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
123. Sr. SERAPHIA PRIZE - Who secures the highest marks in Part II Malayalam for the II year BA/B.Sc Degree Examination - Amritha Pushkaran ( III B.A. History) Navya Varikkattu (III B.Sc Mathematics)
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124. Sr. MODESTA PRIZE - Who secures the highest marks in I B.Com Part II Malayalam - Nova Christopher (II B.Com) 125. Sr. ANITA PRIZE- Who secures the highest marks in Part II Malayalam for the I year B.A/B.Sc Examination Sai Shruthi K.A. (II BA Bharatanatyam) DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES 126. STAR PERFORMER AWARD : Constituted and sponsored by the Department of Management Studies for a final year UG student for her overall remarkable contribution : Sheethal Sajan Cheru, III BMS
the highest mark in B.Sc. Mathematics degree examination: Fahima M.A.
128. Mrs. ANNIE JOHN PRIZE : Instituted by her daughter Susan John to be awarded to the student for excellence in curricular and co-curricular activities from III DC Mathematics (A Batch): Niranjana 129. Mrs. A. R. VIJAYALAKSHMI PRIZE : Instituted by the teachers of Department of Mathematics to be awarded to the student for excellence in curricular and co-curricular activities from III DC Mathematics (B Batch)- Joscelia Maria Philip 130. Mrs. MARY VARGHESE PRIZE : Instituted by the teachers of Department of Mathematics to be awarded to the student from II DC Mathematics (A Batch) for academic merit with extra-curricular excellence - Able Antonia George 131. Mrs. DHARMAMBAL PRIZE : Instituted by the teachers of Department of Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded to the student from II DC Mathematics (B Batch) for academic merit with extra curricular excellence - Drishya K. 132. Sr. CHRISTABELLE PRIZE: Instituted by the teachers of Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded to the best all rounder of I DC Mathematics (A Batch) Aarcha R. 133. Sr. CHRISTABELLE PRIZE : Instituted by the Teresian Alumni Association to be awarded to two students with exemplary character from the Department of Mathematics Soul Mariya James, Merin Tressa James 134. MRS ROSA KJ PRIZE - Instituted by the teachers of Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded to the best all rounder of I DC Mathematics (B Batch)- Theertha Prakash 135. Mrs. DHARMAMBAL MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by the teachers of Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded for the best all rounder from II PG Mathematics Mary Imelda 136. Mrs. TERESA FELITIA PRIZE: Instituted by the teachers of Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded for the best all-rounder from I PG Mathematics - Lakshmiprabha O.S. 137. Sr. CHRISTABELLE MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by the teachers of Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded to the student who secures the highest mark in M.Sc. Mathematics degree examination: Priya Krishnan DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
138. SR. MARITA PRIZE awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Physics in I, II & III B. Sc. Physics Arya Anil
127. Mrs. INDIRA VARMA PRIZE : Instituted by the teachers of Department of Mathematics to be awarded to the student who secures
139. MRS. AMMINI JOSEPH PRIZE awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Final M.Sc. Physics Examination Manju K. Mathew
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116. DAIOPHICA PYNGROPE MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by M.Sc Food and Nutrition students of 2010-12 batch awarded to the best outgoing student in PG Food Science and Nutrition: Rose Mathew DEPARTMENT OF HINDI 117. WOMEN SOCIAL WORKERS PRIZE instituted for an outstanding student in B.A./B.Sc part II Hindi: Anagha G Naik (II B.Sc. Mathematics A.) 118. Sr. REGIS PRIZE instituted for an outstanding student in Part II Hindi in B.Com: Gopika Krishnan (B.Com Regular) 119. Mrs. PADMAVATHY PRIZE instituted for an outstanding student in Hindi in I B.A./B.Sc Part II Hindi : Akansha Menon (I B.A. Sociology) DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY 120. NILEEMA SAMSON MEMORIAL award instituted by the Department for the student who secured highest marks in the final UG examination: Arathy V.R. 121. Mrs. MARIA PERIERA MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by Department for the best student of second year history for excellence in curricular and co-curricular fields: Shifa Fathima K.S. and Juliya Saji 122. MOTHER ALPHONSUS PRIZE instituted by the College for an outstanding student of the final year B.A. History : Devi Pounguzali V. DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM
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123. Sr. SERAPHIA PRIZE - Who secures the highest marks in Part II Malayalam for the II year BA/B.Sc Degree Examination - Amritha Pushkaran ( III B.A. History) Navya Varikkattu (III B.Sc Mathematics)
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124. Sr. MODESTA PRIZE - Who secures the highest marks in I B.Com Part II Malayalam - Nova Christopher (II B.Com) 125. Sr. ANITA PRIZE- Who secures the highest marks in Part II Malayalam for the I year B.A/B.Sc Examination Sai Shruthi K.A. (II BA Bharatanatyam) DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES 126. STAR PERFORMER AWARD : Constituted and sponsored by the Department of Management Studies for a final year UG student for her overall remarkable contribution : Sheethal Sajan Cheru, III BMS
the highest mark in B.Sc. Mathematics degree examination: Fahima M.A.
128. Mrs. ANNIE JOHN PRIZE : Instituted by her daughter Susan John to be awarded to the student for excellence in curricular and co-curricular activities from III DC Mathematics (A Batch): Niranjana 129. Mrs. A. R. VIJAYALAKSHMI PRIZE : Instituted by the teachers of Department of Mathematics to be awarded to the student for excellence in curricular and co-curricular activities from III DC Mathematics (B Batch)- Joscelia Maria Philip 130. Mrs. MARY VARGHESE PRIZE : Instituted by the teachers of Department of Mathematics to be awarded to the student from II DC Mathematics (A Batch) for academic merit with extra-curricular excellence - Able Antonia George 131. Mrs. DHARMAMBAL PRIZE : Instituted by the teachers of Department of Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded to the student from II DC Mathematics (B Batch) for academic merit with extra curricular excellence - Drishya K. 132. Sr. CHRISTABELLE PRIZE: Instituted by the teachers of Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded to the best all rounder of I DC Mathematics (A Batch) Aarcha R. 133. Sr. CHRISTABELLE PRIZE : Instituted by the Teresian Alumni Association to be awarded to two students with exemplary character from the Department of Mathematics Soul Mariya James, Merin Tressa James 134. MRS ROSA KJ PRIZE - Instituted by the teachers of Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded to the best all rounder of I DC Mathematics (B Batch)- Theertha Prakash 135. Mrs. DHARMAMBAL MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by the teachers of Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded for the best all rounder from II PG Mathematics Mary Imelda 136. Mrs. TERESA FELITIA PRIZE: Instituted by the teachers of Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded for the best all-rounder from I PG Mathematics - Lakshmiprabha O.S. 137. Sr. CHRISTABELLE MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by the teachers of Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics to be awarded to the student who secures the highest mark in M.Sc. Mathematics degree examination: Priya Krishnan DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
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138. SR. MARITA PRIZE awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Physics in I, II & III B. Sc. Physics Arya Anil
127. Mrs. INDIRA VARMA PRIZE : Instituted by the teachers of Department of Mathematics to be awarded to the student who secures
139. MRS. AMMINI JOSEPH PRIZE awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Final M.Sc. Physics Examination Manju K. Mathew
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140. MRS. DAISY A. PUNNOOSE PRIZE awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.Sc. Physics IV Semester Examination Manju K. Mathew 141. PREMI MANAVALAN PRIZE awarded by Mrs. Mariam Manavalan to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.Sc. Physics II Semester Examination Aruna Mohandas 142. CHRISTINA PINTO MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by the Pinto brothers in memory of their sister to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.Sc. Physics I Semester Examination Aruna Mohandas 143. Mrs. ANNIE JOSEPH VALLAMATTOM ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP instituted by her family members for the best outgoing student of M.Sc. Physics Aruna Mohandas
153. GEORGE JOSEPH MEMORIAL PRIZE to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.A. Sociology Degree Examination of M.G. University Mary Smitha C.R. 154. AGNEL JOSE PAUL MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by his mother Teresita Jose, former student, Department of Sociology to be awarded to a deserving student of the final M.A. Sociology : Athira Venugopal 155. DOMINIC MANNIPARAMBIL PRIZE endowed by his son Mr. M.D. Joseph in memory of his father to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in B.A. Sociology Examination : Roveen Samuel DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY 156. J. S. PINTO PRIZE: Instituted by his sons to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Zoology main for B.Sc. Degree examination: Archana T. Anil
145. Mr. & Mrs. JOSEPH VALLAMATTOM MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by their daughters Dr.Annie Joseph Vallamattom and Dr. Shally Joseph for the student who does the best M.Sc Physics Project Devika K.R.
157. Sr.CARMELITA PRIZE: Instituted by Smt.Bernadette Joseph to be awarded to III B.Sc. Zoology student who secures the highest marks for I, II, & III year examination: Archana T. Anil
146. Prof. Sr. MARIE CECILE PRIZE - instituted by the faculty, Department of Sociology to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in I B.A. Sociology Main Paper: Aparna Sudheesh 147. Dr. Sr. ANNE FELICE PRIZE - instituted by the faculty, Department of Sociology to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.A. Sociology Ist Semester Examination Athira Venugopal ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
makes the best use of the library: Aleena Francis, II M.A. Sociology
144. PROFICIENCY PRIZE instituted by Dr. Rose P. Ignatius to be awarded to the student who secures first rank / highest marks in B.Sc. Physics in the previous year examinations- Suchitra R. Bhat
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148. Dr. Fr. GEORGE KOILPARAMBIL PRIZE - instituted by the faculty, department of Sociology to be awarded to the best speaker from among the Sociology students - Chris Maria Anil (I B.A.) 149. MRS. ANNE JOACHIM PRIZE- instituted by her son T.J. Williams to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in II B.A. Sociology Main Paper: Mary Olivia Varghese 150. PAULOSE MEMORIAL PRIZE- to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in III B.A. Sociology Examination : Roveen Samuel 151. Sr. TERESITA MEMORIAL PRIZE- instituted by the Vettamvely family to be awarded to the best research project in Social Science : Athira Venugopal 152. JUSTICE GEORGE VADAKKEL PRIZE Instituted by her daughter Annie George Vadakkel to be awarded to the Sociology student who
158. JOSEPH VITHAYATHIL MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by his wife Prof. Maya Joseph to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in II B.Sc. Zoology Degree Examination : Glen Ruth Joseph 159. Sr. ROSALIND PRIZE: Instituted by the Teaching Staff of the Department of Zoology, to be awarded to the best student in IB.Sc. Zoology class Sreelakshmi Santhosh 160. ZOOLOGY GOLDEN JUBILEE SCHOLARSHIP instituted by the staff and alumnae of the department to be given to a deserving student of the final year degree class to sponsor her higher studies- Sona Thresia P.S. DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY 161. BEST OUTGOING STUDENT PRIZE - awarded to Ms. Adheena M.B. (B.Sc 2019-22 Batch) for proficiency in curricular and extracurricular activities. 162. BEST OUTGOING STUDENT PRIZE - awarded to Ms. Merrina Mathew (M.Sc 2020-22 Batch) for proficiency in curricular and extracurricular activities. N.S.S 163. Dr. JOSE ALAPPAT PRIZE Instituted by his family for the best N.S.S. camper of the year Seethalakshmi P.U.
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140. MRS. DAISY A. PUNNOOSE PRIZE awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.Sc. Physics IV Semester Examination Manju K. Mathew 141. PREMI MANAVALAN PRIZE awarded by Mrs. Mariam Manavalan to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.Sc. Physics II Semester Examination Aruna Mohandas 142. CHRISTINA PINTO MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by the Pinto brothers in memory of their sister to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.Sc. Physics I Semester Examination Aruna Mohandas 143. Mrs. ANNIE JOSEPH VALLAMATTOM ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP instituted by her family members for the best outgoing student of M.Sc. Physics Aruna Mohandas
153. GEORGE JOSEPH MEMORIAL PRIZE to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.A. Sociology Degree Examination of M.G. University Mary Smitha C.R. 154. AGNEL JOSE PAUL MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by his mother Teresita Jose, former student, Department of Sociology to be awarded to a deserving student of the final M.A. Sociology : Athira Venugopal 155. DOMINIC MANNIPARAMBIL PRIZE endowed by his son Mr. M.D. Joseph in memory of his father to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in B.A. Sociology Examination : Roveen Samuel DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY 156. J. S. PINTO PRIZE: Instituted by his sons to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Zoology main for B.Sc. Degree examination: Archana T. Anil
145. Mr. & Mrs. JOSEPH VALLAMATTOM MEMORIAL PRIZE instituted by their daughters Dr.Annie Joseph Vallamattom and Dr. Shally Joseph for the student who does the best M.Sc Physics Project Devika K.R.
157. Sr.CARMELITA PRIZE: Instituted by Smt.Bernadette Joseph to be awarded to III B.Sc. Zoology student who secures the highest marks for I, II, & III year examination: Archana T. Anil
146. Prof. Sr. MARIE CECILE PRIZE - instituted by the faculty, Department of Sociology to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in I B.A. Sociology Main Paper: Aparna Sudheesh 147. Dr. Sr. ANNE FELICE PRIZE - instituted by the faculty, Department of Sociology to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M.A. Sociology Ist Semester Examination Athira Venugopal ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
makes the best use of the library: Aleena Francis, II M.A. Sociology
144. PROFICIENCY PRIZE instituted by Dr. Rose P. Ignatius to be awarded to the student who secures first rank / highest marks in B.Sc. Physics in the previous year examinations- Suchitra R. Bhat
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148. Dr. Fr. GEORGE KOILPARAMBIL PRIZE - instituted by the faculty, department of Sociology to be awarded to the best speaker from among the Sociology students - Chris Maria Anil (I B.A.) 149. MRS. ANNE JOACHIM PRIZE- instituted by her son T.J. Williams to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in II B.A. Sociology Main Paper: Mary Olivia Varghese 150. PAULOSE MEMORIAL PRIZE- to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in III B.A. Sociology Examination : Roveen Samuel 151. Sr. TERESITA MEMORIAL PRIZE- instituted by the Vettamvely family to be awarded to the best research project in Social Science : Athira Venugopal 152. JUSTICE GEORGE VADAKKEL PRIZE Instituted by her daughter Annie George Vadakkel to be awarded to the Sociology student who
158. JOSEPH VITHAYATHIL MEMORIAL PRIZE: Instituted by his wife Prof. Maya Joseph to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in II B.Sc. Zoology Degree Examination : Glen Ruth Joseph 159. Sr. ROSALIND PRIZE: Instituted by the Teaching Staff of the Department of Zoology, to be awarded to the best student in IB.Sc. Zoology class Sreelakshmi Santhosh 160. ZOOLOGY GOLDEN JUBILEE SCHOLARSHIP instituted by the staff and alumnae of the department to be given to a deserving student of the final year degree class to sponsor her higher studies- Sona Thresia P.S. DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY 161. BEST OUTGOING STUDENT PRIZE - awarded to Ms. Adheena M.B. (B.Sc 2019-22 Batch) for proficiency in curricular and extracurricular activities. 162. BEST OUTGOING STUDENT PRIZE - awarded to Ms. Merrina Mathew (M.Sc 2020-22 Batch) for proficiency in curricular and extracurricular activities. N.S.S 163. Dr. JOSE ALAPPAT PRIZE Instituted by his family for the best N.S.S. camper of the year Seethalakshmi P.U.
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164. SPECIAL PRIZE for the best N.S.S. volunteer of the year - Anagha R.
4. Aiswarya Anilkumar of II B.A. Sociology
165. SPECIAL PRIZE for the best N.S.S. worker of the year Aparna C.S.
5. Adithya Venugopal of II B. Com
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6. Aleena Jenson of II B.A. Sociology.
166. ‘Sr. MARIE MARIA THERESE MEMORIAL PRIZE’ for Best NCC Cadets 2021: Kantipudi Gouri Sreepriya ( III B.Sc Zoology)
7. Sreya Vijayakumar of I B.Com
8. Sarangi Santhosh of I B.Com
SPORTS
9. Indulakshmi E.A of I B.A. Sociology
167. SPECIAL PRIZES AWARDED FOR THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORTS AT NATIONAL & STATE LEVEL FOR THE YEAR 2021-22: 1. Anjaly Pradip of III B.A. Communicative English Participated in the Infosys foundations Open India International challenge tournament held at Bangalore. 2. Mary Tanya Antony of III B.Sc. Chemistry Participated in the Senior National Wushu championship held at Madhya Pradesh. 3. Liya Antony of I M.Sc. Chemistry Participated in the All India Inter University Yoga championship held at Kurukshetra. 4. Varsha Venugopal of III B.A. English Participated in the All India Inter University Karate championship held at Kurukshetra. 5. Ann George of II DC B.M.S. represented MG University in the South zone Inter University Badminton Championship held at Andhra Pradesh. 6. Sreemuthulakshmi M. of II B.A. French Participated in the All India Inter University Karate championship held at Kurukshetra.
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7. Theertha C.G. of 1st B.A. Economics Participated in the All India Inter University Chess championship held at Chennai.
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10. Laya Manoj of I B.Com 168. MOTHER DIGNA PRIZE- Awarded by the College for service rendered by Union Members 1. CHAIRPERSON: Varsha Venugopal (III B.A. English Language and Literature) 2. VICE CHAIRPERSON: Maxlin M. Maxy (III B.A. English Language and Literature) 3. GENERAL SECRETARY: K.J.B. Lizbeth (III B.A. Communicative English)
4. ARTS CLUB SECRETARY: Teja Sunil (II B.Sc. Zoology)
5. UNIVERSITY UNION COUNCILLOR 1: Arunima S. Raj (III B.A. Sociology) 6. UNIVERSITY UNION COUNCILLOR 2 : Sreelakshmi Jayaprakash Pillai (II B.Com Capital Market SF) 7. STUDENT EDITOR OF COLLEGE MAGAZINE: Jovitta C.S. (II B.A. English Language and Literature)
8. Devi S. Kumar of 1st B.Com Participated in the All India Inter University Karate championship held at Kurukshetra.
8. SPORTS SECRETARY: Krithi Jignesh Shah (II B.Com Capital Market SF)
9. Amala Roy of II B.Com secured 3rd position in the Kerala State Olympic Taekwondo Championship held at Trivandrum.
9. NOMINATED MEMBER: Nikhitha Susan Nelson (II B.A. Economics)
Following students represented our college and won the first position in the All-Kerala Intercollegiate FURY Basketball Championship held at NIT Calicut.
10. I DC REPRESENTATIVE: Fathima Nezrin K.N. (I B.Sc Psychology) 11. II DC REPRESENTATIVE: Meenakshi Dileep (II B.Com Capital Market SF)
1. Anjana Rose of II B.Sc. Chemistry
2. Krithi Jignesh Shah of II B.Com
3. Jisa Moncy of II B.M.S.
12. III DC REPRESENTATIVE: Rebecca Gigi (III B.A. Economics) 13. PG REPRESENTATIVE: Bersheba Elsa Benny (II M.Sc Physics)
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164. SPECIAL PRIZE for the best N.S.S. volunteer of the year - Anagha R.
4. Aiswarya Anilkumar of II B.A. Sociology
165. SPECIAL PRIZE for the best N.S.S. worker of the year Aparna C.S.
5. Adithya Venugopal of II B. Com
N.C.C
6. Aleena Jenson of II B.A. Sociology.
166. ‘Sr. MARIE MARIA THERESE MEMORIAL PRIZE’ for Best NCC Cadets 2021: Kantipudi Gouri Sreepriya ( III B.Sc Zoology)
7. Sreya Vijayakumar of I B.Com
8. Sarangi Santhosh of I B.Com
SPORTS
9. Indulakshmi E.A of I B.A. Sociology
167. SPECIAL PRIZES AWARDED FOR THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORTS AT NATIONAL & STATE LEVEL FOR THE YEAR 2021-22: 1. Anjaly Pradip of III B.A. Communicative English Participated in the Infosys foundations Open India International challenge tournament held at Bangalore. 2. Mary Tanya Antony of III B.Sc. Chemistry Participated in the Senior National Wushu championship held at Madhya Pradesh. 3. Liya Antony of I M.Sc. Chemistry Participated in the All India Inter University Yoga championship held at Kurukshetra. 4. Varsha Venugopal of III B.A. English Participated in the All India Inter University Karate championship held at Kurukshetra. 5. Ann George of II DC B.M.S. represented MG University in the South zone Inter University Badminton Championship held at Andhra Pradesh. 6. Sreemuthulakshmi M. of II B.A. French Participated in the All India Inter University Karate championship held at Kurukshetra.
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7. Theertha C.G. of 1st B.A. Economics Participated in the All India Inter University Chess championship held at Chennai.
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10. Laya Manoj of I B.Com 168. MOTHER DIGNA PRIZE- Awarded by the College for service rendered by Union Members 1. CHAIRPERSON: Varsha Venugopal (III B.A. English Language and Literature) 2. VICE CHAIRPERSON: Maxlin M. Maxy (III B.A. English Language and Literature) 3. GENERAL SECRETARY: K.J.B. Lizbeth (III B.A. Communicative English)
4. ARTS CLUB SECRETARY: Teja Sunil (II B.Sc. Zoology)
5. UNIVERSITY UNION COUNCILLOR 1: Arunima S. Raj (III B.A. Sociology) 6. UNIVERSITY UNION COUNCILLOR 2 : Sreelakshmi Jayaprakash Pillai (II B.Com Capital Market SF) 7. STUDENT EDITOR OF COLLEGE MAGAZINE: Jovitta C.S. (II B.A. English Language and Literature)
8. Devi S. Kumar of 1st B.Com Participated in the All India Inter University Karate championship held at Kurukshetra.
8. SPORTS SECRETARY: Krithi Jignesh Shah (II B.Com Capital Market SF)
9. Amala Roy of II B.Com secured 3rd position in the Kerala State Olympic Taekwondo Championship held at Trivandrum.
9. NOMINATED MEMBER: Nikhitha Susan Nelson (II B.A. Economics)
Following students represented our college and won the first position in the All-Kerala Intercollegiate FURY Basketball Championship held at NIT Calicut.
10. I DC REPRESENTATIVE: Fathima Nezrin K.N. (I B.Sc Psychology) 11. II DC REPRESENTATIVE: Meenakshi Dileep (II B.Com Capital Market SF)
1. Anjana Rose of II B.Sc. Chemistry
2. Krithi Jignesh Shah of II B.Com
3. Jisa Moncy of II B.M.S.
12. III DC REPRESENTATIVE: Rebecca Gigi (III B.A. Economics) 13. PG REPRESENTATIVE: Bersheba Elsa Benny (II M.Sc Physics)
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Teachers In-charge: Ms. Rosemary Francis | Dr. Swathy Varma P. R.
KALANJALI 2021: Talents Display for UG Semester I students, 2021 The Annual Talents display programme was conducted on the 6th, 7th and 8th of December at the Platinum Jubilee Hall for the first year students to showcase their creativity, skills and talents. The event was conducted over 3 days with students of the Science, Arts and Central Block Departments performing on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd day respectively. The students actively participated in literary, music, dance, drama, public speaking and fine arts events.
VARSHA VENUGOPAL CHAIRPERSON
VICE CHAIRPERSON
GENERAL SECRETARY
ARTS CLUB SECRETARY
MAGAZINE EDITOR
JOVITTA C S
THE CAKE CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 21, 2021
ARUNIMA S RAJ
SREELAKSHMI JAYAPRAKASH PILLAI
KRITHI JIGNESH SHAH
NIKITHA SUSAN NELSON
THE CAKE CHALLENGE or the CAKE CART is an initiative by the Perumbadappu Fathima Hospital to help support their Free-Dialysis program. St. Teresa’s College provided ground for the flagging off of this novel project on the 21st of December. The KSRTC bus or ‘Aanavandi’ was flagged off by Kochi Mayor, Sri. M Anilkumar and K. J. Maxi MLA in the presence of Principal Dr. Lizzy Mathew, Fr. Anthony Thaiveetil, Sri. K. S. Sabu and Mr. Sherrin Varghese. Director of the Hospital and the project’s lead, Fr. Siju Joseph Paliyathara spoke on how one would be helping to provide free treatment to patients in need by purchasing the cakes being sold with the message of ‘My Christmas present for dialysis patients.’
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FATHIMA NEZRIN K N
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MAXLIN M MAXY
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K.J.B. LIZBETH
TEJA SUNIL
SPORTS SECRETARY
NOMINATED MEMBER
UNIVERSITY UNION COUNCILLOR
BERSHEBA ELSA BENNY PG REPRESENTATIVE
REBECCA GIGI
III DC REPRESENTATIVE
II DC REPRESENTATIVE
I DC REPRESENTATIVE
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Teachers In-charge: Ms. Rosemary Francis | Dr. Swathy Varma P. R.
KALANJALI 2021: Talents Display for UG Semester I students, 2021 The Annual Talents display programme was conducted on the 6th, 7th and 8th of December at the Platinum Jubilee Hall for the first year students to showcase their creativity, skills and talents. The event was conducted over 3 days with students of the Science, Arts and Central Block Departments performing on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd day respectively. The students actively participated in literary, music, dance, drama, public speaking and fine arts events.
VARSHA VENUGOPAL CHAIRPERSON
VICE CHAIRPERSON
GENERAL SECRETARY
ARTS CLUB SECRETARY
MAGAZINE EDITOR
JOVITTA C S
THE CAKE CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 21, 2021
ARUNIMA S RAJ
SREELAKSHMI JAYAPRAKASH PILLAI
KRITHI JIGNESH SHAH
NIKITHA SUSAN NELSON
THE CAKE CHALLENGE or the CAKE CART is an initiative by the Perumbadappu Fathima Hospital to help support their Free-Dialysis program. St. Teresa’s College provided ground for the flagging off of this novel project on the 21st of December. The KSRTC bus or ‘Aanavandi’ was flagged off by Kochi Mayor, Sri. M Anilkumar and K. J. Maxi MLA in the presence of Principal Dr. Lizzy Mathew, Fr. Anthony Thaiveetil, Sri. K. S. Sabu and Mr. Sherrin Varghese. Director of the Hospital and the project’s lead, Fr. Siju Joseph Paliyathara spoke on how one would be helping to provide free treatment to patients in need by purchasing the cakes being sold with the message of ‘My Christmas present for dialysis patients.’
MEENKSHI DILEEP
FATHIMA NEZRIN K N
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
MAXLIN M MAXY
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UNIVERSITY UNION COUNCILLOR
K.J.B. LIZBETH
TEJA SUNIL
SPORTS SECRETARY
NOMINATED MEMBER
UNIVERSITY UNION COUNCILLOR
BERSHEBA ELSA BENNY PG REPRESENTATIVE
REBECCA GIGI
III DC REPRESENTATIVE
II DC REPRESENTATIVE
I DC REPRESENTATIVE
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LA NAVIDAD‘Tis the Season of Joy – DECEMBER 22, 2021
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The Christmas celebration: LA NAVIDAD- ‘Tis the Season of Joy was conducted on the 22nd of December 2021. Cine artist, Mr. Antony Varghese and the crew of the film ‘Ajagajandharam’ took on the roles of the Chief Guests for the function. Ms. Rebecca Gigi, 3rd Year Representative welcomed the gathering, following which Provincial Superior and Manager, Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST delivered the Christmas Message. Dr. Lizzy Mathew delivered the Principal’s Address and subsequently followed an interactive session with the guests hosted by Vice-Chairperson, Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy and General Secretary, Ms. K.J.B. Lizbeth. Students joined the guests on stage to drop a few moves before the official poster launch of the movie took place. The music, dance and fashion clubs performed the Christmas Carols, a power-packed dance performance and a Fashion Runway. The program concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by Magazine Editor, Ms. Jovitta C. S.
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LA NAVIDAD‘Tis the Season of Joy – DECEMBER 22, 2021
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
The Christmas celebration: LA NAVIDAD- ‘Tis the Season of Joy was conducted on the 22nd of December 2021. Cine artist, Mr. Antony Varghese and the crew of the film ‘Ajagajandharam’ took on the roles of the Chief Guests for the function. Ms. Rebecca Gigi, 3rd Year Representative welcomed the gathering, following which Provincial Superior and Manager, Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST delivered the Christmas Message. Dr. Lizzy Mathew delivered the Principal’s Address and subsequently followed an interactive session with the guests hosted by Vice-Chairperson, Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy and General Secretary, Ms. K.J.B. Lizbeth. Students joined the guests on stage to drop a few moves before the official poster launch of the movie took place. The music, dance and fashion clubs performed the Christmas Carols, a power-packed dance performance and a Fashion Runway. The program concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by Magazine Editor, Ms. Jovitta C. S.
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REPUBLIC DAY - JANUARY 26, 2022
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
UNION INSTALLATION AND INAUGURATION – JANUARY 3, 2022
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The College Union Election was successfully conducted through the online mode wherein 27 worthy candidates had come forward to take up the 13 office-bearer posts. With much delight, the results were announced on the 10th of December. The Installation and Inauguration of the College Union 2020-‘21 was held on 3rd January 2021 at the Silver Jubilee Auditorium with Hon. Deputy Director of the Enforcement Department, Smt. Radhika Venugopalan IRS as the chief guest. Dr. Lizzy Mathew, Principal, welcomed the gathering following which Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha, Provincial Superior and Manager installed the College Union and unveiled the motto: “Oneness in Difference”. The previous year Union Report was presented by General Secretary, Ms. KJB Lizbeth and Dr. Beena Job, Dean of Self-Financed programs, felicitated the outgoing office bearers. Arts’ Club Secretary of the year 2020-’21, Ms. Anna Susan Roy also spoke a few words in retrospect of having been a Union Member. Ms. Varsha Venugopal, Chairperson, delivered the acceptance speech and led the pledge. The ceremony concluded with a note of gratitude by Vice-Chairperson, Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy and a display of cultural programmes.
The college celebrated the 72nd Republic Day on 26th January 2022. The National flag was unfurled by the Provincial Superior and Manager, Rev. Dr .Sr. Vinitha CSST and Dr. Thomas K. M Head, Dept of Physical Education, in the presence of a representative section of teachers, non-teaching staff, students and NCC cadets. IIIrd year representative, Ms. Rebecca Gigi welcomed the gathering. Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha, through her Republic Day message, reminded students of the importance of remembering our roots and acknowledging the sacrifices of all those who contributed to the freedom that is experienced by us today. The student choir sang a medley of patriotic songs and the program concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by UUC, Ms. Sreelakshmi Jayaprakash following which sweets were distributed to all.
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REPUBLIC DAY - JANUARY 26, 2022
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
UNION INSTALLATION AND INAUGURATION – JANUARY 3, 2022
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The College Union Election was successfully conducted through the online mode wherein 27 worthy candidates had come forward to take up the 13 office-bearer posts. With much delight, the results were announced on the 10th of December. The Installation and Inauguration of the College Union 2020-‘21 was held on 3rd January 2021 at the Silver Jubilee Auditorium with Hon. Deputy Director of the Enforcement Department, Smt. Radhika Venugopalan IRS as the chief guest. Dr. Lizzy Mathew, Principal, welcomed the gathering following which Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha, Provincial Superior and Manager installed the College Union and unveiled the motto: “Oneness in Difference”. The previous year Union Report was presented by General Secretary, Ms. KJB Lizbeth and Dr. Beena Job, Dean of Self-Financed programs, felicitated the outgoing office bearers. Arts’ Club Secretary of the year 2020-’21, Ms. Anna Susan Roy also spoke a few words in retrospect of having been a Union Member. Ms. Varsha Venugopal, Chairperson, delivered the acceptance speech and led the pledge. The ceremony concluded with a note of gratitude by Vice-Chairperson, Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy and a display of cultural programmes.
The college celebrated the 72nd Republic Day on 26th January 2022. The National flag was unfurled by the Provincial Superior and Manager, Rev. Dr .Sr. Vinitha CSST and Dr. Thomas K. M Head, Dept of Physical Education, in the presence of a representative section of teachers, non-teaching staff, students and NCC cadets. IIIrd year representative, Ms. Rebecca Gigi welcomed the gathering. Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha, through her Republic Day message, reminded students of the importance of remembering our roots and acknowledging the sacrifices of all those who contributed to the freedom that is experienced by us today. The student choir sang a medley of patriotic songs and the program concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by UUC, Ms. Sreelakshmi Jayaprakash following which sweets were distributed to all.
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THE ‘6 LEAGUE – Play 6 to Win 6 - JANUARY 26 TO FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PoSH Workshop: Legal Awareness - FEBRUARY 25, 2022 The Students’ Union organized an online session on ‘Legal awareness regarding prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace’ led by final year students of The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi. The session commenced at 7 PM with Ms. Rosna Johnson welcoming the participants. The 6 speakers- Naveen Kumar, Anathesh R., Sreelakshmi K. M., Aiswarya Hormis, Animesh Pandey and Shaun S George, covered various topics which come under PoSH Act. They explained the diverse forms of sexual harrassment, provisions and procedures to be followed under the Act and used case study examples to help identify instances of the same. The session was educational in equipping oneself with legal knowledge to deal with such a prevailing issue. The workshop was concluded by Vice Chairperson, Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy who delivered the vote of thanks.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
THE ‘6 LEAGUE- An online competition consisting of 6 events was launched by the Students’ Union from 26th January till 14th February 2022. The competition consisted of music, dance, art, quiz and fashion events- My Tunes For You, Move Around Like Me, Valart, The Series Game, Let’s Talk K and Style it Right. A combined number of above 100 entries were received. Results were announced on the 14th of February and the winners were:
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THE ‘6 LEAGUE – Play 6 to Win 6 - JANUARY 26 TO FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PoSH Workshop: Legal Awareness - FEBRUARY 25, 2022 The Students’ Union organized an online session on ‘Legal awareness regarding prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace’ led by final year students of The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi. The session commenced at 7 PM with Ms. Rosna Johnson welcoming the participants. The 6 speakers- Naveen Kumar, Anathesh R., Sreelakshmi K. M., Aiswarya Hormis, Animesh Pandey and Shaun S George, covered various topics which come under PoSH Act. They explained the diverse forms of sexual harrassment, provisions and procedures to be followed under the Act and used case study examples to help identify instances of the same. The session was educational in equipping oneself with legal knowledge to deal with such a prevailing issue. The workshop was concluded by Vice Chairperson, Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy who delivered the vote of thanks.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
THE ‘6 LEAGUE- An online competition consisting of 6 events was launched by the Students’ Union from 26th January till 14th February 2022. The competition consisted of music, dance, art, quiz and fashion events- My Tunes For You, Move Around Like Me, Valart, The Series Game, Let’s Talk K and Style it Right. A combined number of above 100 entries were received. Results were announced on the 14th of February and the winners were:
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ARTS CLUB INAUGURATION - MARCH 2, 2022
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
The Arts Club Inauguration for the year 2021-22 was held on 2nd March 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium. Cine Artist Mr. Vineeth Radhakrishnan was the Chief Guest. Chairperson Ms. Varsha Venugopal welcomed the gathering, followed by the Presidential Address by Rev. Dr. Sr. Vineetha CSST, Provincial Superior and Manager. The Arts Club Report was presented by Arts CLub Secretary, Ms. Teja Sunil. Sri. Vineeth delivered the Inaugural Address and Dr. Lizzy Mathew rendered the Principal’s Address. The formal function concluded with the Vote of Thanks by Nominated Member, Ms. Nikitha Susan Nelson. The theme selected for the year’s function was ‘Navarasa’ and an array of cultural programs were performed accordingly. Each of the performances were attributed a different color theme following the bhava portrayed. Performances included dances of various styles, musical stages, a monoact and a runway.
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ARTS CLUB INAUGURATION - MARCH 2, 2022
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
The Arts Club Inauguration for the year 2021-22 was held on 2nd March 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium. Cine Artist Mr. Vineeth Radhakrishnan was the Chief Guest. Chairperson Ms. Varsha Venugopal welcomed the gathering, followed by the Presidential Address by Rev. Dr. Sr. Vineetha CSST, Provincial Superior and Manager. The Arts Club Report was presented by Arts CLub Secretary, Ms. Teja Sunil. Sri. Vineeth delivered the Inaugural Address and Dr. Lizzy Mathew rendered the Principal’s Address. The formal function concluded with the Vote of Thanks by Nominated Member, Ms. Nikitha Susan Nelson. The theme selected for the year’s function was ‘Navarasa’ and an array of cultural programs were performed accordingly. Each of the performances were attributed a different color theme following the bhava portrayed. Performances included dances of various styles, musical stages, a monoact and a runway.
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WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS - MARCH 8, 2022 Break The Bias Contest The Students’ Union joined hands with Jain University Online and Radio Mirchi to celebrate International Women’s Day by participating in the #BreakTheBias contests. The competitions were organized on 8th March 2022 from 8:45 to 9:30 AM at the campus grounds. Events included: Thank a woman/man where the participants will have to thank a man or woman in their life with a 1 minute long-speech, a flash mob and Picture with Slogan where participants had to take a photo with slogans celebrating women empowerment. Students actively participated in all 3 events.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
‘ANGANA’ INAUGURATION ‘Angana’ is an initiative by the Vaidyaratnam Group which brings in the goodness of Ayurveda for ensuring emotional and health care support to adolescent girls along with encouraging their empowerment. The Ernakulam District Level Inauguration was conducted at the Sr. D’Lima Seminar Hall of St. Teresa’s College on 8th of March 2022. Vice-chairperson, Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy hosted the function which commenced at 2:30 PM. Shri. Sreejith Unni, Senior Sales Manager, Vaidyaratnam Aushadhashala welcomed the gathering. Principal, Dr. Lizzy Mathew presided and Councilor Mr. Manu Jacob offered felicitations. A health awareness seminar led by Vaidyaratnam Senior Physician Dr. G. Vishnu followed. The function came to a close with the vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Rosemary Francis, Dean of Student Affairs.
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WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS - MARCH 8, 2022 Break The Bias Contest The Students’ Union joined hands with Jain University Online and Radio Mirchi to celebrate International Women’s Day by participating in the #BreakTheBias contests. The competitions were organized on 8th March 2022 from 8:45 to 9:30 AM at the campus grounds. Events included: Thank a woman/man where the participants will have to thank a man or woman in their life with a 1 minute long-speech, a flash mob and Picture with Slogan where participants had to take a photo with slogans celebrating women empowerment. Students actively participated in all 3 events.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
‘ANGANA’ INAUGURATION ‘Angana’ is an initiative by the Vaidyaratnam Group which brings in the goodness of Ayurveda for ensuring emotional and health care support to adolescent girls along with encouraging their empowerment. The Ernakulam District Level Inauguration was conducted at the Sr. D’Lima Seminar Hall of St. Teresa’s College on 8th of March 2022. Vice-chairperson, Ms. Maxlin M. Maxy hosted the function which commenced at 2:30 PM. Shri. Sreejith Unni, Senior Sales Manager, Vaidyaratnam Aushadhashala welcomed the gathering. Principal, Dr. Lizzy Mathew presided and Councilor Mr. Manu Jacob offered felicitations. A health awareness seminar led by Vaidyaratnam Senior Physician Dr. G. Vishnu followed. The function came to a close with the vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Rosemary Francis, Dean of Student Affairs.
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FELICITAS - Farewell To The Retiring Teachers - MARCH 22, 2022
TGIT - Thank God It’s Thursday! - MARCH 10, 2022
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
The Students’ Union organized a recreational event for the students on the 10th of March 2022 named TGIT- Thank God It’s Thursday. The event featured performances by DJ Savyo, Barrechord,. The highlight of the event was the stage by rappers MC Couper and Fejo along with the appearance of cine artist Tovino Thomas, as a part of the film crew of ‘Naradan’.
The Students’ Union bid adieu to the retiring faculty of the college by organizing ‘FELICITAS’ - the Farewell function for the retiring teachers, Principal Dr. Lizzy Mathew and Prof. Dr. Latha Nair R, Head of the Department of English Literature on the 22nd of March 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee Hall. Ms. Meenakshi Dileep, II DC Representative, delivered the welcome address. Provincial Superior and Manager, Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST presided over the function after which a felicity prayer was recited by the student members of the Teresian Jesus Youth. Dr. Sajimol Augustine, Senior Administrator, offered felicitations. Next, Dr. Liza Jacob, Dr. Priya k Nair, Ms. Jennath Shrin and Ms. Shaeen Nasser - student and faculty members of the departments of Botany and English Literature spoke on their memories of the dear retiring staff, conveying well wishes. The teachers were presented with pencil portraits and a Budhha statue as a token of love and gratitude for their dedicated service and as a symbol of wishing them peace and happiness for their retired life. Retrospectively speaking, Chief Guests of the day, Dr. Lizzy and Dr. Latha recollected the decades that they had spent at this institution. Ms. Krithi Jignesh Shah, Sports Secretary, delivered the vote of thanks followed by cultural programs incorporated with the retiring teachers’ favorites.
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FELICITAS - Farewell To The Retiring Teachers - MARCH 22, 2022
TGIT - Thank God It’s Thursday! - MARCH 10, 2022
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
The Students’ Union organized a recreational event for the students on the 10th of March 2022 named TGIT- Thank God It’s Thursday. The event featured performances by DJ Savyo, Barrechord,. The highlight of the event was the stage by rappers MC Couper and Fejo along with the appearance of cine artist Tovino Thomas, as a part of the film crew of ‘Naradan’.
The Students’ Union bid adieu to the retiring faculty of the college by organizing ‘FELICITAS’ - the Farewell function for the retiring teachers, Principal Dr. Lizzy Mathew and Prof. Dr. Latha Nair R, Head of the Department of English Literature on the 22nd of March 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee Hall. Ms. Meenakshi Dileep, II DC Representative, delivered the welcome address. Provincial Superior and Manager, Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST presided over the function after which a felicity prayer was recited by the student members of the Teresian Jesus Youth. Dr. Sajimol Augustine, Senior Administrator, offered felicitations. Next, Dr. Liza Jacob, Dr. Priya k Nair, Ms. Jennath Shrin and Ms. Shaeen Nasser - student and faculty members of the departments of Botany and English Literature spoke on their memories of the dear retiring staff, conveying well wishes. The teachers were presented with pencil portraits and a Budhha statue as a token of love and gratitude for their dedicated service and as a symbol of wishing them peace and happiness for their retired life. Retrospectively speaking, Chief Guests of the day, Dr. Lizzy and Dr. Latha recollected the decades that they had spent at this institution. Ms. Krithi Jignesh Shah, Sports Secretary, delivered the vote of thanks followed by cultural programs incorporated with the retiring teachers’ favorites.
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KAIROS - Hail the Horizon - MARCH 31, 2022
MGU YOUTH FESTIVAL - APRIL 1 to APRIL 5, 2022
The Students’ Union organized KAIROS - the farewell function for the graduating batch of UG and PG students on the 31st of March 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium. The program began with the welcome address delivered by III DC Representative, Ms. Rebecca Gigi. Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST and Principal Dr. Lizzy Mathew delivered the Presidential Address and Principal’s Address. Dr. Beena Job, Dean of Self-Financed Programs offered a prayer service for the students. The JNB scholarships as well as the amount collected as part of the 10 Rupee challenge to help a fellow student in need of financial aid was presented.
The Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival took place from the 1st to 5th of April 2022 at Pathanamthitta. The College participated in 36 individual events and won 6 prizes and A grades for over 10 events, securing the 9th position in the overall college-wise ranking. The results are as follows: 1st Place 1.Teja Sunil- Bharatanatyam 2.Teja Sunil- Keralanadanam 3. Niza Kaladharan- Collage 4. Amrutha Varsha K.- Kadhaprasangam 2nd Place 1.Niza Kaladharan- Poster Designing
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
3rd Place 1. Sneha P.- Mono Act A Grade 1. Amrutha Varsha K.- Kathakali 2. Anna Merin Easo- Kavithaparaayanam 3. Samanwitha Prashanth- Light Music Solo (Female) 4. Nelofar T.A.- Poetry Recitation( English) 5. Kirti Yadav- Poetry Recitation (Hindi) 6. Esha Ann Paul- Western Vocal 7. Gowri Murali- English Elocution 8. Meghna Murali- Malayalam Elocution 9. Merrine Mercy- Stringed Instrument (Western) 10. Pavithra Padmakumar Menon- Classical Music (Female)
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INAUGURATION OF THE RUSA FUNDED PROJECT - APRIL 29, 2022 The Inauguration of the Computer Lab of St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam constructed under the grant provided by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan took place on the 29th of May 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee Hall. Vice-Chairperson, Ms. Maxlin M Maxy performed as the host for the program. Dr. V. Venu IAS, Additional Chief Secretary of HED, Kerala welcomed the gathering and Dr. R. Bindu, Hon. Minister for Higher Education inaugurated the Project via Google Meet. Esteemed guests, Sri. T J Vinod MLA, Sri. Hibi Eden MP and Honourable Director of RUSA State Project, Smt. V. Vigneswari IAS and Dr. Joy Job Kulavelil, Sri. Shankar G. also spoke during the event.
Provincial Superior and Manager Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST and Principal Dr. Lizzy Mathew addressed the gathering. Dr. Thushara George, RUSA Co-ordinator of the college concluded the program by delivering the Vote of Thanks.
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KAIROS - Hail the Horizon - MARCH 31, 2022
MGU YOUTH FESTIVAL - APRIL 1 to APRIL 5, 2022
The Students’ Union organized KAIROS - the farewell function for the graduating batch of UG and PG students on the 31st of March 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium. The program began with the welcome address delivered by III DC Representative, Ms. Rebecca Gigi. Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST and Principal Dr. Lizzy Mathew delivered the Presidential Address and Principal’s Address. Dr. Beena Job, Dean of Self-Financed Programs offered a prayer service for the students. The JNB scholarships as well as the amount collected as part of the 10 Rupee challenge to help a fellow student in need of financial aid was presented.
The Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival took place from the 1st to 5th of April 2022 at Pathanamthitta. The College participated in 36 individual events and won 6 prizes and A grades for over 10 events, securing the 9th position in the overall college-wise ranking. The results are as follows: 1st Place 1.Teja Sunil- Bharatanatyam 2.Teja Sunil- Keralanadanam 3. Niza Kaladharan- Collage 4. Amrutha Varsha K.- Kadhaprasangam 2nd Place 1.Niza Kaladharan- Poster Designing
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
3rd Place 1. Sneha P.- Mono Act A Grade 1. Amrutha Varsha K.- Kathakali 2. Anna Merin Easo- Kavithaparaayanam 3. Samanwitha Prashanth- Light Music Solo (Female) 4. Nelofar T.A.- Poetry Recitation( English) 5. Kirti Yadav- Poetry Recitation (Hindi) 6. Esha Ann Paul- Western Vocal 7. Gowri Murali- English Elocution 8. Meghna Murali- Malayalam Elocution 9. Merrine Mercy- Stringed Instrument (Western) 10. Pavithra Padmakumar Menon- Classical Music (Female)
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INAUGURATION OF THE RUSA FUNDED PROJECT - APRIL 29, 2022 The Inauguration of the Computer Lab of St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam constructed under the grant provided by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan took place on the 29th of May 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee Hall. Vice-Chairperson, Ms. Maxlin M Maxy performed as the host for the program. Dr. V. Venu IAS, Additional Chief Secretary of HED, Kerala welcomed the gathering and Dr. R. Bindu, Hon. Minister for Higher Education inaugurated the Project via Google Meet. Esteemed guests, Sri. T J Vinod MLA, Sri. Hibi Eden MP and Honourable Director of RUSA State Project, Smt. V. Vigneswari IAS and Dr. Joy Job Kulavelil, Sri. Shankar G. also spoke during the event.
Provincial Superior and Manager Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST and Principal Dr. Lizzy Mathew addressed the gathering. Dr. Thushara George, RUSA Co-ordinator of the college concluded the program by delivering the Vote of Thanks.
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COLLEGE DAY - MAY 12, 2022 The college celebrated the 97th year of its establishment on the 12th of May, 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium. Rear Admiral Antony George, NM, VSM was the Chief Guest of the day. Vice- Principal, Dr. Alphonsa Vijaya Joseph welcomed the gathering followed by the Presidential Address by Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST, Provincial Superior and Manager of the College.
The annual report of the College was presented by Principal, Dr. Lizzy Mathew. The Chief Guest and Guest of Honour Mrs. Kavitha Anthony, Vice President of the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association, Southern Region, addressed the gathering.
Felicitations were offered by Secretary of AstA, Ms. Jemma Joseph and Vice-President of PTA, Shri. P.K Mohandas. Rev. Sr. Emeline, Director of the College also graced the occasion with her presence. Following this, prizes and certificates offered by the departments to students who displayed excellence in various aspects were distributed. The Union of 21-22 also instituted a special prize which is to be awarded to a student who renders selfless service for the Union each year. Anna Maria C A of III BA Economics was the recipient this year. The formal function came to a close with the vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Varsha Venugopal, Chairperson of the College Union.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
An array of cultural programs were performed by the students. They included a Kuchipudi performance by Ms. Teja Sunil, Arts Club Secretary and the year’s MGU Youth Festival Kalathilakam, a musical stage by Ms. Samanwitha Prashanth and a group dance by the Dance Club highlighting the need to preserve and protect the environment.
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COLLEGE DAY - MAY 12, 2022 The college celebrated the 97th year of its establishment on the 12th of May, 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium. Rear Admiral Antony George, NM, VSM was the Chief Guest of the day. Vice- Principal, Dr. Alphonsa Vijaya Joseph welcomed the gathering followed by the Presidential Address by Rev. Dr. Sr. Vinitha CSST, Provincial Superior and Manager of the College.
The annual report of the College was presented by Principal, Dr. Lizzy Mathew. The Chief Guest and Guest of Honour Mrs. Kavitha Anthony, Vice President of the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association, Southern Region, addressed the gathering.
Felicitations were offered by Secretary of AstA, Ms. Jemma Joseph and Vice-President of PTA, Shri. P.K Mohandas. Rev. Sr. Emeline, Director of the College also graced the occasion with her presence. Following this, prizes and certificates offered by the departments to students who displayed excellence in various aspects were distributed. The Union of 21-22 also instituted a special prize which is to be awarded to a student who renders selfless service for the Union each year. Anna Maria C A of III BA Economics was the recipient this year. The formal function came to a close with the vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Varsha Venugopal, Chairperson of the College Union.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
An array of cultural programs were performed by the students. They included a Kuchipudi performance by Ms. Teja Sunil, Arts Club Secretary and the year’s MGU Youth Festival Kalathilakam, a musical stage by Ms. Samanwitha Prashanth and a group dance by the Dance Club highlighting the need to preserve and protect the environment.
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Lizzy Miss as a researcher: Lizzy ma’am is the first research scholar who obtained Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr.Sr.Margaret Mary, one of the stalwarts of the Botany Department. The Ph.D. thesis of Dr. Lizzy Mathew on the family ‘Polygalaceae‘ is a work well appreciated by the scientific community. Dr. Lizzy Mathew is still an ardent researcher and builds a keen research aptitude in her students as well. Her soul always strives to go deep into the underlying mystery of seemingly simple things in nature, which is exemplified by her National and International research publications. As an Outstanding Leader: Dr. Lizzy Mathew was the Head of the Department of Botany from 2007 to 2009 and 2015 to 2018 and under her able headship the Department progressed substantially. She was instrumental in obtaining DBT/ STAR funding for the institution and for starting the M.Phil Programme. Among the innumerable qualities in her, the most important one is the systematic and quick execution of her official duties. It was a matter of great pride to the Department when she was appointed as the Principal of the college in 2020. She became the captain of a ship which was sailing in turbulent waters. Covid 19 was running rampant. It was a never before experience for all of us. But under the guidance of our Principal, we could tide over the situation successfully. Where many careened and crashed, she stood as the lighthouse, navigating the Teresian ship safely ashore. She put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own and constantly worked for the welfare of the institution holding fast to the Teresian values and legacy. As a good administrator she showed her dedication to see that the best interests of the stakeholders are fulfilled.
DR. LIZZY MATHEW
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REFLECTIONS- WITH LOVE..
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“The dream begins most of the time with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs, pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.” Dan Rather I am here to reflect upon with respect, such an eminent teacher who has fruitfully accomplished her vocation as a teacher and mentor, who believed in her students, led them to greater heights and inspired them to take a noble stand for truth. My heart fills with mixed feelings, as I pen down my precious memories about our dynamic Principal and one of my most cherished friends- Dr. Lizzy Mathew. Yes. I am indeed happy about the opportunity to reflect upon the qualities of a very sincere person but sad as well, since we bid her farewell. As I trod down the memory lane, the versatile personality of Dr. Lizzy Mathew becomes vivid…
Lizzy Miss as a teacher and mentor: She was a very passionate and extremely dedicated teacher. Teaching was a part of her being. It was not just a profession for her but her vocation. She imparted knowledge with passion and love. As her students fondly recall, she was more of a mother and mentor than a teacher. Like a mother she cared for the students and gave them life lessons and timely corrections. She was a loving companion to her students with a compassionate and empathetic heart, but never compromised on quality, ethics and values. Lizzy Miss as a friend and colleague: Twenty eight years is an easy number to say but once pondered upon, it’s a lifetime that we spent together as family. The years we spent with Lizzy ma’am in the Department of Botany were the ones which we enjoyed to the fullest. Her jovial nature made the department a place of love and laughter. Our sessions during break time were so soulful and relaxing. Personally she was more of a sister, who stood with me through thick and thin.
Dr. Lizzy Mathew did her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Naval Base, Kochi. She pursued her Pree degree at Bharath Matha College, Thrikkakkara, continued her education at Sacred Heart College, Thevara to obtain Degree and Master’s and completed her M.Phil degree from Thyagaraja Arts college, Madhurai. Dr. Lizzy joined St.Teresa’s college in 1994 as a junior lecturer in the Department of Botany while she was pursuing Ph.D. in the Research Centre of the Department. She took Doctoral degree from the Research Centre of the Botany Department of our College in 2003 under the guidance of Dr. Sr. Margaret Mary. Dr.Lizzy is a recognised Research guide of Mahatma Gandhi University and Bharathiar University. Under her guidance six scholars have been awarded their Doctoral Degree and 6 students are pursuing Ph.D. The area of her specialisation is Biodiversity and Taxonomy. She has completed one minor and one major project each sponsored by UGC. She has more than 50 research publications to her credit. Her contributions towards the Research and consultancy cell of the college- TRAAC- is to be specially mentioned. She has prepared a pictorial documentation of the flora
of our College campus in 2019, first of its kind by the Department of Botony. In addition to these she has authored a lab manual and contributed book chapters. Lizzy ma’am served the institution in various capacities - NSS coordinator, TRAAC Coordinator, Research Dean, staff advisor of ASTA, staff advisor of student grievance redressal cell, Arts club music club etc. She was the student dean during the academic year 2008-2009. Dr. Lizzy Mathew hails from Manjikarottu family at Edappally and is the elder daughter of Late Sri. M.L.Mathai, Retd.Office Superintendent, INS Venduruthy, Naval Base, Kochi and Smt. M.T.Mary, Retd. Superintendent, Naval Aeronautical Technical School, Naval base, Kochi. Her husband, Dr. T.P.Ouseph, Retd Chief Manager of South Indian Bank, is presently working as the Faculty of Economics at XIME, Kalamassey. Their daughter Asha Jose, who is also a gifted singer, is doing her Research in Management. Mrs. Maria Mathew, her younger sister, is the DGM at Rajagiri Hospital. Dr.Lizzy’s hobbies and interests are varied. She sings beautifully, in fact the entire family makes a music team. Her culinary expertise is extraordinary. She paints and draws exceptionally well. True to a real botanist, she loves gardening and horticulture was her favourite subject to teach. She also strives for the well being of the less privileged in society. She is an active member of many charitable organisations and is a spiritual person in its true sense and participates actively in all the activities of her parish. She is a zealous devotee of Mother Mary who finds strength in the Holy Rosary. She has an unfailing faith in the Almighty which has helped her to thrive in many difficult situations in life. Dear Lizzy Ma’am, we thank you for all your efforts and hard work. Of course, I know how painful it is, to say goodbye to someone who is dear to us. However, we all need to express our most sincere gratitude to you for all your contributions towards this great institution. Dear Lizzy Ma’am, As you leave the portals of St.Teresa’s College, These are our wishes for you: “May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may go. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life’s passing seasons bring the best to you and yours And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love”
Dr. Liza Jacob
Assistant Professor Department of Botany
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Lizzy Miss as a researcher: Lizzy ma’am is the first research scholar who obtained Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr.Sr.Margaret Mary, one of the stalwarts of the Botany Department. The Ph.D. thesis of Dr. Lizzy Mathew on the family ‘Polygalaceae‘ is a work well appreciated by the scientific community. Dr. Lizzy Mathew is still an ardent researcher and builds a keen research aptitude in her students as well. Her soul always strives to go deep into the underlying mystery of seemingly simple things in nature, which is exemplified by her National and International research publications. As an Outstanding Leader: Dr. Lizzy Mathew was the Head of the Department of Botany from 2007 to 2009 and 2015 to 2018 and under her able headship the Department progressed substantially. She was instrumental in obtaining DBT/ STAR funding for the institution and for starting the M.Phil Programme. Among the innumerable qualities in her, the most important one is the systematic and quick execution of her official duties. It was a matter of great pride to the Department when she was appointed as the Principal of the college in 2020. She became the captain of a ship which was sailing in turbulent waters. Covid 19 was running rampant. It was a never before experience for all of us. But under the guidance of our Principal, we could tide over the situation successfully. Where many careened and crashed, she stood as the lighthouse, navigating the Teresian ship safely ashore. She put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own and constantly worked for the welfare of the institution holding fast to the Teresian values and legacy. As a good administrator she showed her dedication to see that the best interests of the stakeholders are fulfilled.
DR. LIZZY MATHEW
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
REFLECTIONS- WITH LOVE..
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“The dream begins most of the time with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs, pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.” Dan Rather I am here to reflect upon with respect, such an eminent teacher who has fruitfully accomplished her vocation as a teacher and mentor, who believed in her students, led them to greater heights and inspired them to take a noble stand for truth. My heart fills with mixed feelings, as I pen down my precious memories about our dynamic Principal and one of my most cherished friends- Dr. Lizzy Mathew. Yes. I am indeed happy about the opportunity to reflect upon the qualities of a very sincere person but sad as well, since we bid her farewell. As I trod down the memory lane, the versatile personality of Dr. Lizzy Mathew becomes vivid…
Lizzy Miss as a teacher and mentor: She was a very passionate and extremely dedicated teacher. Teaching was a part of her being. It was not just a profession for her but her vocation. She imparted knowledge with passion and love. As her students fondly recall, she was more of a mother and mentor than a teacher. Like a mother she cared for the students and gave them life lessons and timely corrections. She was a loving companion to her students with a compassionate and empathetic heart, but never compromised on quality, ethics and values. Lizzy Miss as a friend and colleague: Twenty eight years is an easy number to say but once pondered upon, it’s a lifetime that we spent together as family. The years we spent with Lizzy ma’am in the Department of Botany were the ones which we enjoyed to the fullest. Her jovial nature made the department a place of love and laughter. Our sessions during break time were so soulful and relaxing. Personally she was more of a sister, who stood with me through thick and thin.
Dr. Lizzy Mathew did her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Naval Base, Kochi. She pursued her Pree degree at Bharath Matha College, Thrikkakkara, continued her education at Sacred Heart College, Thevara to obtain Degree and Master’s and completed her M.Phil degree from Thyagaraja Arts college, Madhurai. Dr. Lizzy joined St.Teresa’s college in 1994 as a junior lecturer in the Department of Botany while she was pursuing Ph.D. in the Research Centre of the Department. She took Doctoral degree from the Research Centre of the Botany Department of our College in 2003 under the guidance of Dr. Sr. Margaret Mary. Dr.Lizzy is a recognised Research guide of Mahatma Gandhi University and Bharathiar University. Under her guidance six scholars have been awarded their Doctoral Degree and 6 students are pursuing Ph.D. The area of her specialisation is Biodiversity and Taxonomy. She has completed one minor and one major project each sponsored by UGC. She has more than 50 research publications to her credit. Her contributions towards the Research and consultancy cell of the college- TRAAC- is to be specially mentioned. She has prepared a pictorial documentation of the flora
of our College campus in 2019, first of its kind by the Department of Botony. In addition to these she has authored a lab manual and contributed book chapters. Lizzy ma’am served the institution in various capacities - NSS coordinator, TRAAC Coordinator, Research Dean, staff advisor of ASTA, staff advisor of student grievance redressal cell, Arts club music club etc. She was the student dean during the academic year 2008-2009. Dr. Lizzy Mathew hails from Manjikarottu family at Edappally and is the elder daughter of Late Sri. M.L.Mathai, Retd.Office Superintendent, INS Venduruthy, Naval Base, Kochi and Smt. M.T.Mary, Retd. Superintendent, Naval Aeronautical Technical School, Naval base, Kochi. Her husband, Dr. T.P.Ouseph, Retd Chief Manager of South Indian Bank, is presently working as the Faculty of Economics at XIME, Kalamassey. Their daughter Asha Jose, who is also a gifted singer, is doing her Research in Management. Mrs. Maria Mathew, her younger sister, is the DGM at Rajagiri Hospital. Dr.Lizzy’s hobbies and interests are varied. She sings beautifully, in fact the entire family makes a music team. Her culinary expertise is extraordinary. She paints and draws exceptionally well. True to a real botanist, she loves gardening and horticulture was her favourite subject to teach. She also strives for the well being of the less privileged in society. She is an active member of many charitable organisations and is a spiritual person in its true sense and participates actively in all the activities of her parish. She is a zealous devotee of Mother Mary who finds strength in the Holy Rosary. She has an unfailing faith in the Almighty which has helped her to thrive in many difficult situations in life. Dear Lizzy Ma’am, we thank you for all your efforts and hard work. Of course, I know how painful it is, to say goodbye to someone who is dear to us. However, we all need to express our most sincere gratitude to you for all your contributions towards this great institution. Dear Lizzy Ma’am, As you leave the portals of St.Teresa’s College, These are our wishes for you: “May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may go. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life’s passing seasons bring the best to you and yours And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love”
Dr. Liza Jacob
Assistant Professor Department of Botany
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was proscribed or prescribed, and her eclectic reading habits continue to this day. Though it was difficult to tear her away from her world of books, she was no book worm. She was equally proficient in arts and sports, and was a gifted basketball player and runner, an interest which she abandoned when she grew older and turned her attention to academics. Her early schooling was in Alleppey – in Asan Pallikudam, then at St. Antony’s school, Central School, St. Joseph’s school until she finally headed to St. Teresa’s College for her pre-university and undergraduate studies. She did her post-graduation from the University of Kerala. Her doctoral research was on ‘The New Self-concept of Indian Women’ emerging from the novels of Anita Desai, an early interest in gender worthy of a woman who, many years later, would be conferred the Saahas Prerana Award by WISCOMP, an international organization that focuses on women’s agency in public and policy spaces.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
From her mother she inherited her love for and proficiency in the arts. She was instructed in dance from the age of three and continually represented her institution for the Youth Festival. She was awarded the Kalaprathibha title in 1975 from Calicut University. Kalaprathibha was the common title for both male and female artists during the time. As a result of her title, Allepey district was placed 3rd for the first time, and many were the interviews and press reports on young Latha. Inevitably, she performed across the length and breadth of the State, was awarded a scholarship for Bhaatanatyam and was invited by Padma Subramanyan to be a part of her entourage. However, like her sports, she gave up her dance as well since she wished to dedicate herself completely to academics, where she won equal recognition.
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DR. LATHA NAIR
It is a rare privilege to offer tribute to an illustrious colleague at the close of a long and distinguished career. It is rarer still when that colleague has also been your teacher. Dr. Latha, has straddled many roles during her tenure at college, and a few pages will scarcely sum up all her accomplishments. Dr. Lata was born into a hugely politicized and erudite family - the youngest daughter of P. Ramachandran Nair and K. Saudamini, descendants of families with a lineage going back probably two and a half centuries. Her love for the world of books and learning probably stemmed from the discussions and debates among the many stalwarts from the world of politics and literature who frequented her family home. Her father, a man of multifarious interests, was her initiator into literature. A gold medalist from Nagpur university, a trained lawyer with a degree in literature, he gave her complete freedom to read whatever and as much as she pleased. No book
Latha ma’am describes her childhood as ‘happy’, a beloved child in a large joint family of over 23 children, where she learnt the virtue of sharing and empathy. Many people speak of her geniality, her bounteousness, and all-inclusive affection and these were lessons learnt from living the ideals in a large family of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and grandparents, where the selfish boundaries of nuclear families were unknown. This is perhaps the source of her warmth towards people, a tenderness she exhibits that makes strangers feel at home. Her sister, Geeta married M.G. K. Menon when Latha ma’am was only ten years of age and her brother-inlaw who was more of a surrogate father instilled in her a sense of discipline and order. Her brother, Harikrishnan, who accompanied her for her dance practices was another indulgent figure – a brother for whom, as she says, little
Lappi was his world. Her most dominant influence on her during her childhood was her grandfather’s brother – Capt. K. N. Pillai. She remembers the women of her household as strong, articulate, and opinionated. This is a facet we see in the courage of her convictions and the passionate intensity of her viewpoints. I was struck by the revelation that hers was a family of lawyers that established one of the oldest legal firms in this country, since she was instrumental in conceiving and implementing the legal awareness program for young women and marginalized groups in the campus and city. A legal literacy course for young women was designed and initiated in 2020, jointly by Dr. Latha and ‘Disha’ for empowering young women to fight against all forms of abuse. Her maternal grandfather’s brother established the T. D. Medical College and started the only clinic for the poor in Alleppey. Latha ma’am’s munificence in helping the poor and sick stems from the inclusive family she grew up in – a family that treated everyone regardless of status with kindness, benevolence, and courtesy. In teaching, her role models were Prof. Madukar Rao and Ms. Annie Chacko. From Ms. Annie learned how to care and love for her students, a practice which Latha Ma’am adopted and excelled in. Her ‘Sahas Prerana’ award was also for consistently providing psycho-social support for the well-being of students and countering gender-based violence and substance abuse. Another major influence from the CSST congregation was Rev. Sr. Tessa to whom she says she ‘owes everything’. It was Sr. Tessa who helped her immensely during the different phases of her life and enabled her as she puts it to discover herself. From the department she fondly remembers as her mentors many of her seniors – Sr. Vinitha, Dr. Ayesha who gave her the love of theory from the many discussions she had, Dr. Renu and Dr. Anita. But most of all, her greatest influence and source of support has been her husband, C. Vinod Nedungadi. An egalitarian who gave up his caste name, he believes equally in the status, dignity and freedom of women – having given her the freedom to shape her life as she pleased. She speaks glowingly of having travelled the world, visiting 12 Universities from UK to Singapore to Australia to USA and it is his encouragement that enabled her to become much of what she is today. To illustrate - in 2004, Dr. Latha winged her way to London for two years where she acquired an additional PG degree in International Language Teaching and Applied Language Studies from the London Metropolitan University. She
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was proscribed or prescribed, and her eclectic reading habits continue to this day. Though it was difficult to tear her away from her world of books, she was no book worm. She was equally proficient in arts and sports, and was a gifted basketball player and runner, an interest which she abandoned when she grew older and turned her attention to academics. Her early schooling was in Alleppey – in Asan Pallikudam, then at St. Antony’s school, Central School, St. Joseph’s school until she finally headed to St. Teresa’s College for her pre-university and undergraduate studies. She did her post-graduation from the University of Kerala. Her doctoral research was on ‘The New Self-concept of Indian Women’ emerging from the novels of Anita Desai, an early interest in gender worthy of a woman who, many years later, would be conferred the Saahas Prerana Award by WISCOMP, an international organization that focuses on women’s agency in public and policy spaces.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
From her mother she inherited her love for and proficiency in the arts. She was instructed in dance from the age of three and continually represented her institution for the Youth Festival. She was awarded the Kalaprathibha title in 1975 from Calicut University. Kalaprathibha was the common title for both male and female artists during the time. As a result of her title, Allepey district was placed 3rd for the first time, and many were the interviews and press reports on young Latha. Inevitably, she performed across the length and breadth of the State, was awarded a scholarship for Bhaatanatyam and was invited by Padma Subramanyan to be a part of her entourage. However, like her sports, she gave up her dance as well since she wished to dedicate herself completely to academics, where she won equal recognition.
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DR. LATHA NAIR
It is a rare privilege to offer tribute to an illustrious colleague at the close of a long and distinguished career. It is rarer still when that colleague has also been your teacher. Dr. Latha, has straddled many roles during her tenure at college, and a few pages will scarcely sum up all her accomplishments. Dr. Lata was born into a hugely politicized and erudite family - the youngest daughter of P. Ramachandran Nair and K. Saudamini, descendants of families with a lineage going back probably two and a half centuries. Her love for the world of books and learning probably stemmed from the discussions and debates among the many stalwarts from the world of politics and literature who frequented her family home. Her father, a man of multifarious interests, was her initiator into literature. A gold medalist from Nagpur university, a trained lawyer with a degree in literature, he gave her complete freedom to read whatever and as much as she pleased. No book
Latha ma’am describes her childhood as ‘happy’, a beloved child in a large joint family of over 23 children, where she learnt the virtue of sharing and empathy. Many people speak of her geniality, her bounteousness, and all-inclusive affection and these were lessons learnt from living the ideals in a large family of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and grandparents, where the selfish boundaries of nuclear families were unknown. This is perhaps the source of her warmth towards people, a tenderness she exhibits that makes strangers feel at home. Her sister, Geeta married M.G. K. Menon when Latha ma’am was only ten years of age and her brother-inlaw who was more of a surrogate father instilled in her a sense of discipline and order. Her brother, Harikrishnan, who accompanied her for her dance practices was another indulgent figure – a brother for whom, as she says, little
Lappi was his world. Her most dominant influence on her during her childhood was her grandfather’s brother – Capt. K. N. Pillai. She remembers the women of her household as strong, articulate, and opinionated. This is a facet we see in the courage of her convictions and the passionate intensity of her viewpoints. I was struck by the revelation that hers was a family of lawyers that established one of the oldest legal firms in this country, since she was instrumental in conceiving and implementing the legal awareness program for young women and marginalized groups in the campus and city. A legal literacy course for young women was designed and initiated in 2020, jointly by Dr. Latha and ‘Disha’ for empowering young women to fight against all forms of abuse. Her maternal grandfather’s brother established the T. D. Medical College and started the only clinic for the poor in Alleppey. Latha ma’am’s munificence in helping the poor and sick stems from the inclusive family she grew up in – a family that treated everyone regardless of status with kindness, benevolence, and courtesy. In teaching, her role models were Prof. Madukar Rao and Ms. Annie Chacko. From Ms. Annie learned how to care and love for her students, a practice which Latha Ma’am adopted and excelled in. Her ‘Sahas Prerana’ award was also for consistently providing psycho-social support for the well-being of students and countering gender-based violence and substance abuse. Another major influence from the CSST congregation was Rev. Sr. Tessa to whom she says she ‘owes everything’. It was Sr. Tessa who helped her immensely during the different phases of her life and enabled her as she puts it to discover herself. From the department she fondly remembers as her mentors many of her seniors – Sr. Vinitha, Dr. Ayesha who gave her the love of theory from the many discussions she had, Dr. Renu and Dr. Anita. But most of all, her greatest influence and source of support has been her husband, C. Vinod Nedungadi. An egalitarian who gave up his caste name, he believes equally in the status, dignity and freedom of women – having given her the freedom to shape her life as she pleased. She speaks glowingly of having travelled the world, visiting 12 Universities from UK to Singapore to Australia to USA and it is his encouragement that enabled her to become much of what she is today. To illustrate - in 2004, Dr. Latha winged her way to London for two years where she acquired an additional PG degree in International Language Teaching and Applied Language Studies from the London Metropolitan University. She
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spent an additional six months at Cambridge and has a CELTA from Cambridge University. In 2014, she undertook an Intensive course in Science Fiction Studies and Creative Writing in the US. Behind this successful woman, stands a supportive man.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
She also describes her children as her greatest blessing – Appu or Aditya and Pappi or Amrita, both doctors of immense dedication, are rooted, focused and hardworking. However, she admits that it is her daughter-inlaw, Aarathi that holds the first place in her heart – over and above her own children. “I fell in love with her the moment I saw her” she says, a sentiment that is as rare as it is heartening to witness. With Babuettan’s beautiful, gentle, and genial mother who has been a part of her life since the age of 19, they make the quintessential closeknit family.
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At the professional level, as a member of the faculty at St. Teresa’s College, she has held manifold posts – Head of the Department of English, Dean of Research and TRACC coordinator, Governing Council Member, Editor and co-founder of Teresian Journal of English Studies, and a Research guide with 6 of her research fellows already awarded their doctoral degree. She has numerous publications to her credit – in National and International journals, edited books, textbooks, and is the author of the core textbook on ‘Writing for the Media’ prescribed by Calicut university. She was a pioneer in forging linkages with Universities at home and abroad and was instrumental in the many MoUs signed with Universities abroad – such as the Deakin University in Melbourne and the Gunn Centre for Science Fiction studies, Kansas, USA. With extensive academic experiences, she had the vision to envisage two job ready undergraduate programs in Applied Media Studies and in Apparel and Fashion Design. Under her stewardship as NAAC coordinator, the College was awarded the highest A++ from NAAC. She served as Staff Advisor to the Arts Club from 1992-2004, and many were the trophies the College garnered during the period, notably the Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival Trophy, multiple times. She was the NSS Program Officer from 2009-12 and advisor to manifold clubs and cells – even initiating novel ones such as the popular Media Cell. As Nodal Officer for Wiscomp – she was part of Project Hamsa which focused on Gender Equity and Inclusion. Some of the Non-Academic positions she holds include being the nominee of TATA trust and Executive Member of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Hospital at Chottanikkara. She is a Research Consultant and Executive Member for Project
Venda, of ‘Fourth Wave Foundation’, an NGO for Protecting children against substance abuses and ‘Disha’, an NGO for protecting the Rights of the Marginalised. She has been part of research collaborations with the Kerala Higher Education Council, the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, and London Metropolitan University. The recognition for her work has been at the International level – she was invited to present a paper at the House of Lords, in a program organised by the ISDC and the British High Commission in 2017. She was invited as a special delegate by the British High Commission as part of the Delegation to visit Skill based Universities and Colleges in UK, Scotland, and Wales in 2018. She was special invitee at the United Nations, New York for a conference on United Nations Academic Initiatives in 2015. She established the Gunn Centre for the Study of Science fiction, an affiliated branch of the State Kansas University in 2014. She was a special invitee of the British Council, South India for a seminar on Education in the UK. She received a Fellowship to Visit Deakin University Melbourne as the Guest of Honour in 2009. She was invited by the Deputy Chair of the Board of Multicultural Arts Victoria, to speak about India’s Culture and Heritage at MAV Victoria, Melbourne in 2009. She currently serves as an Executive Committee member of the Alumnae of British Scholars. She served as organiser for over 60 seminars, conferences and workshops and her CV which is over 30 pages lists her numerous publications, presentations, and community service which are too voluminous to be than mentioned here. Her career has taken wide and varied turns, but they have always had an upward trajectory, no doubt because of the passion and single-minded commitment with which she approaches everything. She is, in the ultimate reckoning, a formidable woman – independent, resilient, and enterprising. She is both a dreamer and a doer, a pathfinder and a patron, an achiever and a disciplined camp-follower. In all this, I believe, it is her immense faith in God, her regard for her relationships and friendships, her belief in herself and her unflagging positivity that brings her the best of all that the world has to offer. As she retires this year, I, on behalf of the Department of English, thank her for her advice, her many admonitions, and her affection. We wish her that all that dreams are made of.
Dr. Preeti Kumar
Assistant Professor Department of English Literature
Smt. MARY C.P.
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spent an additional six months at Cambridge and has a CELTA from Cambridge University. In 2014, she undertook an Intensive course in Science Fiction Studies and Creative Writing in the US. Behind this successful woman, stands a supportive man.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
She also describes her children as her greatest blessing – Appu or Aditya and Pappi or Amrita, both doctors of immense dedication, are rooted, focused and hardworking. However, she admits that it is her daughter-inlaw, Aarathi that holds the first place in her heart – over and above her own children. “I fell in love with her the moment I saw her” she says, a sentiment that is as rare as it is heartening to witness. With Babuettan’s beautiful, gentle, and genial mother who has been a part of her life since the age of 19, they make the quintessential closeknit family.
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At the professional level, as a member of the faculty at St. Teresa’s College, she has held manifold posts – Head of the Department of English, Dean of Research and TRACC coordinator, Governing Council Member, Editor and co-founder of Teresian Journal of English Studies, and a Research guide with 6 of her research fellows already awarded their doctoral degree. She has numerous publications to her credit – in National and International journals, edited books, textbooks, and is the author of the core textbook on ‘Writing for the Media’ prescribed by Calicut university. She was a pioneer in forging linkages with Universities at home and abroad and was instrumental in the many MoUs signed with Universities abroad – such as the Deakin University in Melbourne and the Gunn Centre for Science Fiction studies, Kansas, USA. With extensive academic experiences, she had the vision to envisage two job ready undergraduate programs in Applied Media Studies and in Apparel and Fashion Design. Under her stewardship as NAAC coordinator, the College was awarded the highest A++ from NAAC. She served as Staff Advisor to the Arts Club from 1992-2004, and many were the trophies the College garnered during the period, notably the Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival Trophy, multiple times. She was the NSS Program Officer from 2009-12 and advisor to manifold clubs and cells – even initiating novel ones such as the popular Media Cell. As Nodal Officer for Wiscomp – she was part of Project Hamsa which focused on Gender Equity and Inclusion. Some of the Non-Academic positions she holds include being the nominee of TATA trust and Executive Member of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Hospital at Chottanikkara. She is a Research Consultant and Executive Member for Project
Venda, of ‘Fourth Wave Foundation’, an NGO for Protecting children against substance abuses and ‘Disha’, an NGO for protecting the Rights of the Marginalised. She has been part of research collaborations with the Kerala Higher Education Council, the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, and London Metropolitan University. The recognition for her work has been at the International level – she was invited to present a paper at the House of Lords, in a program organised by the ISDC and the British High Commission in 2017. She was invited as a special delegate by the British High Commission as part of the Delegation to visit Skill based Universities and Colleges in UK, Scotland, and Wales in 2018. She was special invitee at the United Nations, New York for a conference on United Nations Academic Initiatives in 2015. She established the Gunn Centre for the Study of Science fiction, an affiliated branch of the State Kansas University in 2014. She was a special invitee of the British Council, South India for a seminar on Education in the UK. She received a Fellowship to Visit Deakin University Melbourne as the Guest of Honour in 2009. She was invited by the Deputy Chair of the Board of Multicultural Arts Victoria, to speak about India’s Culture and Heritage at MAV Victoria, Melbourne in 2009. She currently serves as an Executive Committee member of the Alumnae of British Scholars. She served as organiser for over 60 seminars, conferences and workshops and her CV which is over 30 pages lists her numerous publications, presentations, and community service which are too voluminous to be than mentioned here. Her career has taken wide and varied turns, but they have always had an upward trajectory, no doubt because of the passion and single-minded commitment with which she approaches everything. She is, in the ultimate reckoning, a formidable woman – independent, resilient, and enterprising. She is both a dreamer and a doer, a pathfinder and a patron, an achiever and a disciplined camp-follower. In all this, I believe, it is her immense faith in God, her regard for her relationships and friendships, her belief in herself and her unflagging positivity that brings her the best of all that the world has to offer. As she retires this year, I, on behalf of the Department of English, thank her for her advice, her many admonitions, and her affection. We wish her that all that dreams are made of.
Dr. Preeti Kumar
Assistant Professor Department of English Literature
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Dr. Edwin Xavier
Dr. Edwin Xavier joined the Exam Cell of our College in the academic year 2016-17. A pious and soft-spoken gentleman in every aspect, he executed the administrative duties entrusted to him in the best possible way. His expertise as a former principal of St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery was much beneficial in updating the procedural formalities in the regular activities of the Exam Cell. Dr. Edwin was a visiting faculty in the Kalamaserry Minor Seminary and Carmelgiri Pontifical Seminary where he taught theology to the seminarians. It was under his leadership as the Pastoral Council Secretary of St. Philomina’s Church, Koonammavu, that the Museum of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara was initiated and executed. He always shared his deep reverence and knowledge about religious scripts with us. Dr. Edwin used to share with us many humorous instances he witnessed during his tenure as the Principal, during which we found his laughter would go beyond limits. He had a loving family of a son, a daughter and his wife, Smt. Celia, who was a teacher, and a pious and humble person who was ‘totally very supportive in all his endeavors’, as quoted by him. Dr. Edwin Xavier left for the heavenly abode on 11th September 2021 at the age of 61. With his departure we lost a friend, guide, and philosopher. To us, his name will forever be the key that unlocks the memory of a dear one gone but cherished; a beloved face we will never forget.
Sri. Abdul Lateef A Faculty, Exam Cell
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Dr. Edwin Xavier
Dr. Edwin Xavier joined the Exam Cell of our College in the academic year 2016-17. A pious and soft-spoken gentleman in every aspect, he executed the administrative duties entrusted to him in the best possible way. His expertise as a former principal of St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery was much beneficial in updating the procedural formalities in the regular activities of the Exam Cell. Dr. Edwin was a visiting faculty in the Kalamaserry Minor Seminary and Carmelgiri Pontifical Seminary where he taught theology to the seminarians. It was under his leadership as the Pastoral Council Secretary of St. Philomina’s Church, Koonammavu, that the Museum of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara was initiated and executed. He always shared his deep reverence and knowledge about religious scripts with us. Dr. Edwin used to share with us many humorous instances he witnessed during his tenure as the Principal, during which we found his laughter would go beyond limits. He had a loving family of a son, a daughter and his wife, Smt. Celia, who was a teacher, and a pious and humble person who was ‘totally very supportive in all his endeavors’, as quoted by him. Dr. Edwin Xavier left for the heavenly abode on 11th September 2021 at the age of 61. With his departure we lost a friend, guide, and philosopher. To us, his name will forever be the key that unlocks the memory of a dear one gone but cherished; a beloved face we will never forget.
Sri. Abdul Lateef A Faculty, Exam Cell
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Mrs. Betty Kurien
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
We remember with infinite gratitude and affection two stalwarts of the English Department who departed for the heavenly shore during the past year.
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Mrs. Betty Kurien Mrs. Betty Kurien, a legend of the English Department, was a ‘phenomenal woman’. Her journey at St. Teresa’s College was strewn with achievements and laurels. For the Teresian family she was a symbol of grace and intelligence, a woman who spoke with dignity and panache. Her vision for St. Teresa’s was a collective vision where young and dynamic women would innovate, collaborate, and enrich our pedagogy of teaching and learning. What endeared her to the staff and students alike, was her compassion to reach out to people who suffered discrimination and inequities, women who were schooled and subjected to violence in and outside their homes. To quote Rumi “You are not a drop in the ocean, You are the entire Ocean in a drop.”
Ms. Aparna Menon
Aparna was a colleague, friend, and sister all rolled into one for me. Due to earlier affinities, she was at the back of my mind even before we met at St. Teresa’s. Our family houses were in the same neighbourhood in Thrissur and her mother and my mother were classmates at school. Though they moved on in their lives to different places, through the exchange of news among our relatives I came to know that Amma’s friend Sathi had a daughter named Aparna who was around my age, was also a postgraduate in English literature, and she too was teaching in a renowned ladies College in Delhi (Lady Shri Ram College for Women). Unconsciously, a picture of Aparna was being formed in my mind. Later when she joined here, it seemed as though she was emerging from my mind’s frame and accosting me face to face. There was an instantaneous bonding which was reciprocated and we never had to look back.
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Mrs. Betty Kurien
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
We remember with infinite gratitude and affection two stalwarts of the English Department who departed for the heavenly shore during the past year.
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Mrs. Betty Kurien Mrs. Betty Kurien, a legend of the English Department, was a ‘phenomenal woman’. Her journey at St. Teresa’s College was strewn with achievements and laurels. For the Teresian family she was a symbol of grace and intelligence, a woman who spoke with dignity and panache. Her vision for St. Teresa’s was a collective vision where young and dynamic women would innovate, collaborate, and enrich our pedagogy of teaching and learning. What endeared her to the staff and students alike, was her compassion to reach out to people who suffered discrimination and inequities, women who were schooled and subjected to violence in and outside their homes. To quote Rumi “You are not a drop in the ocean, You are the entire Ocean in a drop.”
Ms. Aparna Menon
Aparna was a colleague, friend, and sister all rolled into one for me. Due to earlier affinities, she was at the back of my mind even before we met at St. Teresa’s. Our family houses were in the same neighbourhood in Thrissur and her mother and my mother were classmates at school. Though they moved on in their lives to different places, through the exchange of news among our relatives I came to know that Amma’s friend Sathi had a daughter named Aparna who was around my age, was also a postgraduate in English literature, and she too was teaching in a renowned ladies College in Delhi (Lady Shri Ram College for Women). Unconsciously, a picture of Aparna was being formed in my mind. Later when she joined here, it seemed as though she was emerging from my mind’s frame and accosting me face to face. There was an instantaneous bonding which was reciprocated and we never had to look back.
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I feel all of us shared an unbroken bond of friendship with Aparna once we became acquainted with her. She was an all-sweet person, gifted with a honey tongue too, who accepted people and situations as they are and took particular care to understand and appreciate them . This consideration given to others naturally earned her the goodwill of all those who interacted with her. She was a person with a wide range of interests and she could speak about them authentically by virtue of her extensive reading and vast personal experience. She could connect with anybody in a way appropriate to the occasion and make the company lively with perfect ease. We know how she enlivened our WhatsApp group by her apt postings and prompt responses during the dull Covid days. Soft-hearted as she was, any distress evoked comforting compassion in Aparna and she extended a helping hand wherever needed without any hesitation.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Aparna had a full house with three elders under her care but a warm welcome awaited us from everyone in the family whenever we went to her house, giving us a fine taste of her hospitality. Her patience was, I should say, monumental. It was an enlightening experience to watch her patiently work her way to bring opposing elements to a cordial agreement by her sweet and gentle approach. A very jovial person, she enjoyed all the simple pleasures of life with everybody adding cheer to them but never lost her calm during stressful situations. Due to this balance anything could be discussed with her with a surety that her considered opinion would be valuable.
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Aparna’s sudden disappearance from the scene of life was shocking indeed. To think that she is not there at the end of a phone call or a short auto ride is very painful and sad. We console ourselves thinking of her family and finding compensation in the shimmering memory trails she has left behind for everyone of us. She was with us, so far, visibly mingling with us but she has now crossed the bar to meet The Pilot and having merged with the elements, she is present everywhere. So, we wish to affirm that our dear friend is still in our midst loved, missed, and remembered by all.
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pecial Days are also eventful occasions for the college. Students commemorated World Environment Day, World Tourism Day, World Reading Day, Independence Day, Thiruvonam, World Music Day, Sports day, Victims and Human Rights Day, Christmas, Republic Day, Women’s Day, World Ozone Day, World Energy Conservation Day, Space Week, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, National Science Day and many others.
Smt. Jayanthi P
Retired Professor, Department of English
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I feel all of us shared an unbroken bond of friendship with Aparna once we became acquainted with her. She was an all-sweet person, gifted with a honey tongue too, who accepted people and situations as they are and took particular care to understand and appreciate them . This consideration given to others naturally earned her the goodwill of all those who interacted with her. She was a person with a wide range of interests and she could speak about them authentically by virtue of her extensive reading and vast personal experience. She could connect with anybody in a way appropriate to the occasion and make the company lively with perfect ease. We know how she enlivened our WhatsApp group by her apt postings and prompt responses during the dull Covid days. Soft-hearted as she was, any distress evoked comforting compassion in Aparna and she extended a helping hand wherever needed without any hesitation.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Aparna had a full house with three elders under her care but a warm welcome awaited us from everyone in the family whenever we went to her house, giving us a fine taste of her hospitality. Her patience was, I should say, monumental. It was an enlightening experience to watch her patiently work her way to bring opposing elements to a cordial agreement by her sweet and gentle approach. A very jovial person, she enjoyed all the simple pleasures of life with everybody adding cheer to them but never lost her calm during stressful situations. Due to this balance anything could be discussed with her with a surety that her considered opinion would be valuable.
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Aparna’s sudden disappearance from the scene of life was shocking indeed. To think that she is not there at the end of a phone call or a short auto ride is very painful and sad. We console ourselves thinking of her family and finding compensation in the shimmering memory trails she has left behind for everyone of us. She was with us, so far, visibly mingling with us but she has now crossed the bar to meet The Pilot and having merged with the elements, she is present everywhere. So, we wish to affirm that our dear friend is still in our midst loved, missed, and remembered by all.
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pecial Days are also eventful occasions for the college. Students commemorated World Environment Day, World Tourism Day, World Reading Day, Independence Day, Thiruvonam, World Music Day, Sports day, Victims and Human Rights Day, Christmas, Republic Day, Women’s Day, World Ozone Day, World Energy Conservation Day, Space Week, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, National Science Day and many others.
Smt. Jayanthi P
Retired Professor, Department of English
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he Dept. of Physical Education is a competent team of champions who excel in sports at the International, National, and Regional levels. These teams are led by Dr. Thomas K. M and Smt. Nisha Philip, faculty of the Department.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Following are some of the achievements:
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• Ms. Divya R. Balasubramanaian of I B. A. Economics represented INDIA in the Syed Modi India International Super 300 Badminton Championship held at Lucknow and she also represented Yonex Sunrise India Open Super 500 Badminton Championship held at New Delhi. • Ms. Ann George of II BMS represented M.G University in the All India Inter-University Badminton Championship held at Andhra Pradesh.
• Ms. Rebecca Martin of II DC Physics represented M.G University in the All-India Interuniversity Basketball Championship held at Bhubaneswar.
• Our College Basketball team secured First Position in the All-Kerala Intercollegiate Basketball championship held at NIT Calicut. Rebecca Martin was selected as the Best Player of the Championship.
• Ms. Mary Tania Antony, Department of Chemistry, represented Kerala State in the Senior National Wushu Championship held at Karnataka.
• Ms. Liya Antony of I MSc Chemistry represented M. G. University in the All India InterUniversity Yoga Championship held at Bhubaneswar.
• Varsha Venugopal of III BA English, Devi S. Kumar of I BCom, Sreemuthulakshmi M. of II BA French represented M G University in the All-India Inter-University Karate Championship held at Kurukshethra.
• Amala Roy of II BCom represented Ernakulam District and won the 3rd position in the 1st Kerala Olympic Games held at Trivandrum.
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he Dept. of Physical Education is a competent team of champions who excel in sports at the International, National, and Regional levels. These teams are led by Dr. Thomas K. M and Smt. Nisha Philip, faculty of the Department.
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• Ms. Divya R. Balasubramanaian of I B. A. Economics represented INDIA in the Syed Modi India International Super 300 Badminton Championship held at Lucknow and she also represented Yonex Sunrise India Open Super 500 Badminton Championship held at New Delhi. • Ms. Ann George of II BMS represented M.G University in the All India Inter-University Badminton Championship held at Andhra Pradesh.
• Ms. Rebecca Martin of II DC Physics represented M.G University in the All-India Interuniversity Basketball Championship held at Bhubaneswar.
• Our College Basketball team secured First Position in the All-Kerala Intercollegiate Basketball championship held at NIT Calicut. Rebecca Martin was selected as the Best Player of the Championship.
• Ms. Mary Tania Antony, Department of Chemistry, represented Kerala State in the Senior National Wushu Championship held at Karnataka.
• Ms. Liya Antony of I MSc Chemistry represented M. G. University in the All India InterUniversity Yoga Championship held at Bhubaneswar.
• Varsha Venugopal of III BA English, Devi S. Kumar of I BCom, Sreemuthulakshmi M. of II BA French represented M G University in the All-India Inter-University Karate Championship held at Kurukshethra.
• Amala Roy of II BCom represented Ernakulam District and won the 3rd position in the 1st Kerala Olympic Games held at Trivandrum.
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• Ashwitha Susan Elias of Home Science Department secured the second prize in wrestling at University level. • M. G. University Intercollegiate Championships • First in Karate • Second in wrestling • Second in Badminton • Second in Yoga • Third in Basketball • Third in Teakwondo • Fourth in Volleyball • Fourth in Cricket
Basketball Team
he Teresian NSS has been essential in creating a well-organized connection between the college and the community, and has won numerous awards for its exceptional performance. NSS volunteers under the guidance of Programme Officers Dr. Jency Treesa and Dr. Shilpa Jose organized various programmes in avenues such as Women and Child Development, environmental concerns and others that promoted social and community welfare. Their activities for the year included a Blood Donation Camp and Awareness Drive, a Freedom Marathon, Free vaccine drives, and the launch of ‘Koode’ - a project to promote the new schemes of the Women and Child Department of the Ernakulam District. ‘Vazhiyoram’ was a project that distributed food packets and daily necessities to the homeless. An Anemia Awareness and Biochemical Screening Camp was also organised by the unit. •NSS Unit of St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous) 2020-21, bagged accolades at Mahatma Gandhi University for the Best Unit
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• Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvila was awarded the Best Programme Officer Ms. Maria Elsa, Dept of English awarded as Best Volunteer and Ms. Saniya Nixen, Dept. of Home Science received a Certificate of Appreciation.
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Taekwondo Team
Badminton Team
Volleyball Team
Yoga Team
Cricket Team
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• Ashwitha Susan Elias of Home Science Department secured the second prize in wrestling at University level. • M. G. University Intercollegiate Championships • First in Karate • Second in wrestling • Second in Badminton • Second in Yoga • Third in Basketball • Third in Teakwondo • Fourth in Volleyball • Fourth in Cricket
Basketball Team
he Teresian NSS has been essential in creating a well-organized connection between the college and the community, and has won numerous awards for its exceptional performance. NSS volunteers under the guidance of Programme Officers Dr. Jency Treesa and Dr. Shilpa Jose organized various programmes in avenues such as Women and Child Development, environmental concerns and others that promoted social and community welfare. Their activities for the year included a Blood Donation Camp and Awareness Drive, a Freedom Marathon, Free vaccine drives, and the launch of ‘Koode’ - a project to promote the new schemes of the Women and Child Department of the Ernakulam District. ‘Vazhiyoram’ was a project that distributed food packets and daily necessities to the homeless. An Anemia Awareness and Biochemical Screening Camp was also organised by the unit. •NSS Unit of St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous) 2020-21, bagged accolades at Mahatma Gandhi University for the Best Unit
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
• Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvila was awarded the Best Programme Officer Ms. Maria Elsa, Dept of English awarded as Best Volunteer and Ms. Saniya Nixen, Dept. of Home Science received a Certificate of Appreciation.
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Taekwondo Team
Badminton Team
Volleyball Team
Yoga Team
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Our institution’s NCC Army, led by Capt. Dr. Seleena K. V., is a team of zealous individuals who have earned accolades at a National level. This year, the Army unit and the Naval Unit saw an enrollment of 48 and 41 cadets respectively.
Cells, Clubs, and Learning Centers are imperative to the growth of our institution. They help to mobilize our student community and channel their interests to effective outputs.
SGT. KIRTI YADAV attended the Republic Day parade at New Delhi and was selected as All India Best Cadet, 2022. She won the gold medal in the Senior Wing (Army) Category and received a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 as a token of appreciation from Dr. R. Bindu, Higher Education Minister of Kerala. SGT. Aparna Chandran was selected to attend Special National Integration camp at New Delhi in the month of December. This year, both the army and naval NCC units also organised various activities to mark Environment Day, Independence Day, and NCC Day celebrations within the campus – yoga workshops, planting saplings, various competitions, and cleaning drives. ‘VISMIT’- organised by the Teresian NCC Unit, was the felicitation of all cadets from the Ernakulam group who attended the Republic Day celebrations.
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he Teresian Research and Consultancy Cell sanctioned six proposals under the MARG Scheme amounting 4.3 lakhs to support research among the teaching community. Further, the Cell instituted the Legal Literacy Mission in association with Department of English and Centre for Research, NGO Dhisha, Kerala State legal Services Authority (KELSA) and Kerala State Youth Commission to empower young women in the area of legal literacy. Apart from organizing Faculty Development
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Programmes on latest trends in Research, the Cell also conducted the Annual Researchers Meet and a Research Audit in the campus.
Erudite Lecture Series funded by The Kerala State Higher Education Council was sanctioned to 3 Departments-Sociology, Chemistry and Home Science. The Department of Sociology conducted their Erudite Scholar-in-Residence Programme with a lecture on Poetic Language and Divine Love by Dr. Frederick Turner, Professor Emeritus, University of Texas. 91
Our institution’s NCC Army, led by Capt. Dr. Seleena K. V., is a team of zealous individuals who have earned accolades at a National level. This year, the Army unit and the Naval Unit saw an enrollment of 48 and 41 cadets respectively.
Cells, Clubs, and Learning Centers are imperative to the growth of our institution. They help to mobilize our student community and channel their interests to effective outputs.
SGT. KIRTI YADAV attended the Republic Day parade at New Delhi and was selected as All India Best Cadet, 2022. She won the gold medal in the Senior Wing (Army) Category and received a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 as a token of appreciation from Dr. R. Bindu, Higher Education Minister of Kerala. SGT. Aparna Chandran was selected to attend Special National Integration camp at New Delhi in the month of December. This year, both the army and naval NCC units also organised various activities to mark Environment Day, Independence Day, and NCC Day celebrations within the campus – yoga workshops, planting saplings, various competitions, and cleaning drives. ‘VISMIT’- organised by the Teresian NCC Unit, was the felicitation of all cadets from the Ernakulam group who attended the Republic Day celebrations.
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he Teresian Research and Consultancy Cell sanctioned six proposals under the MARG Scheme amounting 4.3 lakhs to support research among the teaching community. Further, the Cell instituted the Legal Literacy Mission in association with Department of English and Centre for Research, NGO Dhisha, Kerala State legal Services Authority (KELSA) and Kerala State Youth Commission to empower young women in the area of legal literacy. Apart from organizing Faculty Development
SGT. Kirti Yadav
SGT. Aparna Chandran
Programmes on latest trends in Research, the Cell also conducted the Annual Researchers Meet and a Research Audit in the campus.
Erudite Lecture Series funded by The Kerala State Higher Education Council was sanctioned to 3 Departments-Sociology, Chemistry and Home Science. The Department of Sociology conducted their Erudite Scholar-in-Residence Programme with a lecture on Poetic Language and Divine Love by Dr. Frederick Turner, Professor Emeritus, University of Texas. 91
Taking on the Teresian Green Protocol, the College Bhoomitra Sena Club has been active in instituting an environment friendly paradigm in the campus. The club’s activities orient towards solid waste management, water conservation, energy conservation, organic farming, and observance of prominent environment days.
The college was awarded the ‘Best Bhoomitra Sena Club’ amongst Colleges in Central Kerala Zone instituted by the Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses under Govt. of Kerala and the ‘Paristhithi Mithra Award 2021’ instituted by the Centre for Energy Environment Resources Development St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor. A documentary on plastic reduction in the campus was exhibited at the South Indian Conclave to spread awareness on Single Use plastics. The college was also recognized as a participant stakeholder of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) becoming one among the 26 universities and colleges to be selected from all over India.
Energy related extension activities of the Department of Physics are coordinated under the banner of I – CONNECT.
On 10th December, 2021 a team of students and staff of ICONNECT conducted a handson-training for LED assembly at Kumbalangi Kudumbasree unit. An energy audit of Kumbalanghi Grama Panchayat Building was also carried out as part of the initiative.
We also received the ‘Paristhithi Mithra Award 2021’ instituted by Center for Energy Environment Resources Development St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor.
A documentary on plastic reduction in our campus was exhibited at the South Indian Conclave to spread awareness on Single Use plastics.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Further our college was recognized as a participant stakeholder of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). We are among the 26 Universities and Colleges to be selected from all over India.
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The extension activities of the College are carried out under the banner of the Teresian Rural Outreach Programme (TROP). Every department of the college is actively involved in this initiative. Through various extension activities, the College aims at reaching out to the marginalized and underprivileged sections of the community. St. Teresa’s College has been a participating institute of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-(UBA) since 2018 and is actively involved in the development of the 5 adopted villages: Kunnukara, Njarackal, Cheranalloor, Mulavukad, and Kuzhupilly.Thi year, the college adopted one more village - the Kumbalangi panchayat.
The Society of Teresians for Environment Protection (STEP) promotes activities for the protection and conservation of the environment by encouraging the use of biodegradable products and boosting social entrepreneurship among students.
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Taking on the Teresian Green Protocol, the College Bhoomitra Sena Club has been active in instituting an environment friendly paradigm in the campus. The club’s activities orient towards solid waste management, water conservation, energy conservation, organic farming, and observance of prominent environment days.
The college was awarded the ‘Best Bhoomitra Sena Club’ amongst Colleges in Central Kerala Zone instituted by the Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses under Govt. of Kerala and the ‘Paristhithi Mithra Award 2021’ instituted by the Centre for Energy Environment Resources Development St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor. A documentary on plastic reduction in the campus was exhibited at the South Indian Conclave to spread awareness on Single Use plastics. The college was also recognized as a participant stakeholder of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) becoming one among the 26 universities and colleges to be selected from all over India.
Energy related extension activities of the Department of Physics are coordinated under the banner of I – CONNECT.
On 10th December, 2021 a team of students and staff of ICONNECT conducted a handson-training for LED assembly at Kumbalangi Kudumbasree unit. An energy audit of Kumbalanghi Grama Panchayat Building was also carried out as part of the initiative.
We also received the ‘Paristhithi Mithra Award 2021’ instituted by Center for Energy Environment Resources Development St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor.
A documentary on plastic reduction in our campus was exhibited at the South Indian Conclave to spread awareness on Single Use plastics.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Further our college was recognized as a participant stakeholder of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). We are among the 26 Universities and Colleges to be selected from all over India.
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The extension activities of the College are carried out under the banner of the Teresian Rural Outreach Programme (TROP). Every department of the college is actively involved in this initiative. Through various extension activities, the College aims at reaching out to the marginalized and underprivileged sections of the community. St. Teresa’s College has been a participating institute of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-(UBA) since 2018 and is actively involved in the development of the 5 adopted villages: Kunnukara, Njarackal, Cheranalloor, Mulavukad, and Kuzhupilly.Thi year, the college adopted one more village - the Kumbalangi panchayat.
The Society of Teresians for Environment Protection (STEP) promotes activities for the protection and conservation of the environment by encouraging the use of biodegradable products and boosting social entrepreneurship among students.
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he Rural Entrepreneurship Development Cell of St. Teresa’s College was initiated to promote entrepreneurial skill and rural commitment among students. This year, the Cell was instrumental in organising webinars and field visits. A survey was also conducted among Krishibhavan officers in Ernakulam district as part of the One District-One Product Program, an initiative of Prime Minister’s Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme. The program was designed to educate farmers about various Government schemes and improve agricultural marketing.
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he Institution’s Innovation Cell achieved a fourstar rating which is the highest grade awarded at the National Level during the assessment period. The Cell was also given the ‘Performer’ Award under the ARIIA ranking for its outstanding contribution to promoting innovative ventures. Over the year, the cell has conducted 35 activities related to Innovation, Entrepreneurship and IPR. Students participated in the Smart India Hackathon and were also selected as interns at Kerala Innovation Week by Kerala Start-up Mission.
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he Life Guidance Cell organised a series of informative sessions for the outgoing batch of undergraduate and postgraduate students titled ‘Life is Beautiful’. The sessions raised awareness on general well-being, domestic violence, and menstrual hygiene.
The Counseling Cell functions to improve the mental poise of students on campus and to ensure avenues to which students can reach out to in times of need or distress. During the pandemic, the counseling cell initiated a new project “ SasnehamTeresian Santhwana Pariraksha”.
The Mentoring Cell hosted a State level workshop on Constructive Mentoring Methodology. The twoday workshop provided an insight on the process of mentoring and equipping oneself as a mentor. Around 100 teachers from various districts of Kerala attended the workshop.
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he Rural Entrepreneurship Development Cell of St. Teresa’s College was initiated to promote entrepreneurial skill and rural commitment among students. This year, the Cell was instrumental in organising webinars and field visits. A survey was also conducted among Krishibhavan officers in Ernakulam district as part of the One District-One Product Program, an initiative of Prime Minister’s Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme. The program was designed to educate farmers about various Government schemes and improve agricultural marketing.
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he Institution’s Innovation Cell achieved a fourstar rating which is the highest grade awarded at the National Level during the assessment period. The Cell was also given the ‘Performer’ Award under the ARIIA ranking for its outstanding contribution to promoting innovative ventures. Over the year, the cell has conducted 35 activities related to Innovation, Entrepreneurship and IPR. Students participated in the Smart India Hackathon and were also selected as interns at Kerala Innovation Week by Kerala Start-up Mission.
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he Life Guidance Cell organised a series of informative sessions for the outgoing batch of undergraduate and postgraduate students titled ‘Life is Beautiful’. The sessions raised awareness on general well-being, domestic violence, and menstrual hygiene.
The Counseling Cell functions to improve the mental poise of students on campus and to ensure avenues to which students can reach out to in times of need or distress. During the pandemic, the counseling cell initiated a new project “ SasnehamTeresian Santhwana Pariraksha”.
The Mentoring Cell hosted a State level workshop on Constructive Mentoring Methodology. The twoday workshop provided an insight on the process of mentoring and equipping oneself as a mentor. Around 100 teachers from various districts of Kerala attended the workshop.
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In their efforts to establish value-oriented leadership among students, the Women’s Cell conducted webinars, awareness drives, and an online course on menstrual hygiene. This year, the cell received sponsorship from Kerala State Women’s Corporation. In collaboration with Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation Ltd (KSWDC), International Women’s day ‘Jwala’ was celebrated on March 8th and nine women achievers were honored for their outstanding contributions to the society in the field of education local governance health sector art and culture social activism and community service.
The Career Guidance Cell worked towards bringing renowned professionals from various domains. The webinars and sessions conducted by the cell focused on overseas education, skill development, scholarships, PSC and Civil service coaching and B Schools offering management courses.
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The Literary Club activities enabled students to express and explore their literary skills. This Club comprises the Speakers’ Forum, the Debate Club, the Poets’ Club and Writers’ Forum. The Teresian Literary Club and the English Association launched ‘Fabula’: an audio collection consisting of six English, one Hindi and three Malayalam stories in connection with the National Reading Day Celebrations. The Debate Club organised intercollegiate speech competitions and hosted the Mother Digna Debate Competition on the topic ‘Women Empowerment - A Myth?’ in coordination with the Speaker’s Forum and ASTA.
Promoting learning that goes beyond the scope of classrooms and daily timetables, numerous workshops, seminars, and webinars were conducted this year. Our campus was graced by the physical and virtual presence of numerous renowned
contributed along their areas of expertise. Sessions organised by the various departments included gender awareness, cyber awareness, wellness awareness, legal awareness, energy conservation, energy audit, visual merchandising, fashion conceptualisation, mental health, investment behaviour, neuromarketing, environmental psychology, menstrual hygiene, individuality in marriage, women in police force, overseas education, sustainable tourism, civil service orientation, gender and law, translation studies, film theory, archaeology and heritage management among others. Various intra and inter collegiate competitions were conducted by the departments on poetry writing, poster making, essay writing, review writing, virtual workouts, photography, cartoon, and others.
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In their efforts to establish value-oriented leadership among students, the Women’s Cell conducted webinars, awareness drives, and an online course on menstrual hygiene. This year, the cell received sponsorship from Kerala State Women’s Corporation. In collaboration with Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation Ltd (KSWDC), International Women’s day ‘Jwala’ was celebrated on March 8th and nine women achievers were honored for their outstanding contributions to the society in the field of education local governance health sector art and culture social activism and community service.
The Career Guidance Cell worked towards bringing renowned professionals from various domains. The webinars and sessions conducted by the cell focused on overseas education, skill development, scholarships, PSC and Civil service coaching and B Schools offering management courses.
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The Literary Club activities enabled students to express and explore their literary skills. This Club comprises the Speakers’ Forum, the Debate Club, the Poets’ Club and Writers’ Forum. The Teresian Literary Club and the English Association launched ‘Fabula’: an audio collection consisting of six English, one Hindi and three Malayalam stories in connection with the National Reading Day Celebrations. The Debate Club organised intercollegiate speech competitions and hosted the Mother Digna Debate Competition on the topic ‘Women Empowerment - A Myth?’ in coordination with the Speaker’s Forum and ASTA.
Promoting learning that goes beyond the scope of classrooms and daily timetables, numerous workshops, seminars, and webinars were conducted this year. Our campus was graced by the physical and virtual presence of numerous renowned
contributed along their areas of expertise. Sessions organised by the various departments included gender awareness, cyber awareness, wellness awareness, legal awareness, energy conservation, energy audit, visual merchandising, fashion conceptualisation, mental health, investment behaviour, neuromarketing, environmental psychology, menstrual hygiene, individuality in marriage, women in police force, overseas education, sustainable tourism, civil service orientation, gender and law, translation studies, film theory, archaeology and heritage management among others. Various intra and inter collegiate competitions were conducted by the departments on poetry writing, poster making, essay writing, review writing, virtual workouts, photography, cartoon, and others.
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The Association of St. Teresa’s Alumnae (ASTA) is a vibrant and dynamic team of Teresians who are actively present in the college and community through their various initiatives. Their activities this year included a contribution towards the purchase of television sets for the central prison, Trivandrum. The Annual Christmas sale was organized to encourage budding women entrepreneurs on the 8th and 9th of December 2021. A thrift sale stall - ‘Sweet Repeats’ was also set up for raising funds towards a social cause, collecting an amount of Rs.55,000/-. A Panel discussion on ‘Gender Equality’ was conducted on 7th March 2022 in connection with the International Women’s day.
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The PTA members and the entire parent community of the institution lend their wholehearted support in all the endeavours and initiatives of the College. This year, the PTA inducted new office bearers: Mr. P.K. Mohandas, Vice President, Mr. P.K. Venugopal, Joint Secretary and executive committee members - Mr. Manoj Kaiveli, Mr. Nishad A.K., Ms. Saritha Sanil, and Ms. Salilamoney K.S. To provide advice and support to the PTA Executive Committee, a ten-member supporting committee was also selected from the parents. Class-wise PTA groups were formulated for the academic year 2021-22 and from each class, office bearers were elected to the post of President, Secretary and Treasurer. PTA General Body batch-wise meetings were conducted followed by a session on effective parenting by motivational speaker Dr. Mary Matilda.
The Jesus Youth members have always kept the college in prayer. Under the guidance of the team members, theme based online fellowship gatherings, monthly adorations by intercession ministry, the Rosary month, release of christmas carols on official youtube channel and recording the same on Radio Kochi 90FM by music ministry, online prayer meetings, and various online competitions and challenges namely, ‘Mirabilia’ -a quiz on Mother Mary and ‘Living flame of Love’ in the month of the Sacred Heart were organised to strengthen faith and fellowship among the students. Paper rosaries with canticles of Mary written on them were made and gifted to various churches as initiated by JY creative ministry. A session on pro life by Dr. Nirmal Therese (Kerala pro life ministry member) and a Marian talk by Fr. Antony Maria Vellapillil, (Marian preacher and translator of world-famous Marian books) touched the hearts of many. A new YouTube channel took shape on the same day. Teresian JY intercession ministry is always praying for the intentions of the college.
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The Association of St. Teresa’s Alumnae (ASTA) is a vibrant and dynamic team of Teresians who are actively present in the college and community through their various initiatives. Their activities this year included a contribution towards the purchase of television sets for the central prison, Trivandrum. The Annual Christmas sale was organized to encourage budding women entrepreneurs on the 8th and 9th of December 2021. A thrift sale stall - ‘Sweet Repeats’ was also set up for raising funds towards a social cause, collecting an amount of Rs.55,000/-. A Panel discussion on ‘Gender Equality’ was conducted on 7th March 2022 in connection with the International Women’s day.
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The PTA members and the entire parent community of the institution lend their wholehearted support in all the endeavours and initiatives of the College. This year, the PTA inducted new office bearers: Mr. P.K. Mohandas, Vice President, Mr. P.K. Venugopal, Joint Secretary and executive committee members - Mr. Manoj Kaiveli, Mr. Nishad A.K., Ms. Saritha Sanil, and Ms. Salilamoney K.S. To provide advice and support to the PTA Executive Committee, a ten-member supporting committee was also selected from the parents. Class-wise PTA groups were formulated for the academic year 2021-22 and from each class, office bearers were elected to the post of President, Secretary and Treasurer. PTA General Body batch-wise meetings were conducted followed by a session on effective parenting by motivational speaker Dr. Mary Matilda.
The Jesus Youth members have always kept the college in prayer. Under the guidance of the team members, theme based online fellowship gatherings, monthly adorations by intercession ministry, the Rosary month, release of christmas carols on official youtube channel and recording the same on Radio Kochi 90FM by music ministry, online prayer meetings, and various online competitions and challenges namely, ‘Mirabilia’ -a quiz on Mother Mary and ‘Living flame of Love’ in the month of the Sacred Heart were organised to strengthen faith and fellowship among the students. Paper rosaries with canticles of Mary written on them were made and gifted to various churches as initiated by JY creative ministry. A session on pro life by Dr. Nirmal Therese (Kerala pro life ministry member) and a Marian talk by Fr. Antony Maria Vellapillil, (Marian preacher and translator of world-famous Marian books) touched the hearts of many. A new YouTube channel took shape on the same day. Teresian JY intercession ministry is always praying for the intentions of the college.
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kphntijmßIamb PohnX¯neqsS {InkvXphnsâ aWn\mZwt]mse ssZhkvt\lw F§pw {]Ncn¸n¨ncpó kn. {InÌs_ð ZnhwKXbmbXv 2019þemWv. kn. Fkv. Fkv. Sn. k`bpsS tIcf¯nse s{]mhn³jyepw k`bpsS Fñm Øm]\§fptSbpw amt\Pcpw FdWmIpfw skâv sXtckmkv tImtfPnsâ ap³ {]n³kn¸fpambncpóp knÌÀ.
28 hÀj¡mew sksâ v sXtckmkv tImtfPnse KWnX hn`mKw A[ym]nIbmbn {]hÀ¯n¨ knÌÀ 2005 þ emWv {]n³kn¸fmIpóXv (2005þ2011). hÀj §Ä¡v ap³t], knÌdns\ ]cnNbapsï¦nepw {]n³ kn¸fmbt¸mgmWv ASp¯v CS]gIm³ Ahkcw e`n¨Xv. {]ikvXamb Hcp Iemeb¯nsâ ta[m hnbnð ImWmdpÅ Xe¡\tam, ImÀ¡iytam CñmsX kvt\l¯nsâ `mjbnð Fñmhscbpw A\p\bn¸n¨p Imcy§Ä \nÀÆln¡pI FóXm bncpóp knÌdnsâ coXn. sksâ v sXtckmkv Fó Iemeb¯ns\ kmt¦XnI hnZybpsS s\dpIbnð F¯n¨p sImïv KpW\nehmcapÅ hnZym`ymkw hnZymÀ°nIÄ¡v e`yam¡pI FóXmbncpóp knÌ dnsâ e£yw. CXnsâ `mKambn Fñm Un¸mÀSvsa ânepw ASnØm\ kuIcy§Ä hÀ[n¸n¡pIbpw I¼yq«À hm§n \ðIpIbpw A[ym]IÀ¡pw A\[ym ]IÀ¡pw kmt¦XnI ]cnioe\w \ðIpIbpw sN¿p Ibpïmbn. aqeym[njvTnX hnZym`ymk¯nsâ {]m[m\yw a\Ênem¡n hnZymÀ°nIÄ¡pw A[ym ]IÀ¡pw ]cnioe\ ¢mkpIÄ kwLSn¸n¡p hm\pw knÌÀ ap³ssIsbSp¯p. ssZhkvt\l ¯nepw a\pjykvt\l¯nepw ASnbpd¨ hnZym `ymkw am{Xta \ne\nð¡pIbpÅp FópÅ kXyw Ac¡n«pd¸n¡pIbmbncpóp knÌÀ.
Ibpw sNbvXXv Cu e£yw ap³ \nÀ¯nbmWv. ASnØm\ kuIcy §Ä¡mbn A\phZn¡s¸«n«pÅ ^ïpIÄ {]tbmP\s¸Sp¯ns¡mïv bqWnthgvknän {Kmâ vkv I½oj\n te¡p Abt¡ï s{]mPIväv s{]mt¸m kepIÄ X¿mdm¡m³ knÌÀ Fsó bmWv NpaXes¸Sp¯nbXv.
tImtfPv sse{_dnbpw, Hm^okpw knÌÀ \ho Icn¡pIbpw UnPnäð kwhn[m\w GÀs¸Sp¯p
Iemeb¯nse _ncpZþ_ncpZm\´c {]thi\§Ä kpXmcyam¡phm\pw Hä ZnhkwsImïp ]qÀ¯nbmIpó coXn \S¸nem¡póXn\pw knÌdmWv ap³ ssIsbSp¯v. 2006 þ ð bp.Pn.kn. \mIv aqey\nÀWb¯nð tImtfPn\v ‘A+’ t{KUv e`n¨Xpw bp.Pn.kn. bpsS klm bt¯msS tImtfPnð "C³kv{Spsatâ j³ B³Uv sabnâ\³kv skâÀ' XpS§nbXpw knÌdnsâ ImeL« ¯nemWv. Kh¬saânsâ A\paXn tbmsS HgnhpÅ A[ym]I A\ [ym]I XkvXnIIfnte¡v Ønc\n ba\w \S¯m\mbXpw FSp¯p ]d tbï ImcyamWv. {Kma§fnse k-vIqfpIfpsSbpw Ip«nIfpsSbpw
AXymhiyambn Abt¡ï tcJIÄ X¿mdm¡m³ cm{Xnhsc Fñm t{]mÕm l\hpw \ðIn knÌÀ R§fpsS H¸ apïmbncpóp. AXpt]mse Xsó hnhn[ hnjb§fnð hnhn[ kÀhI emimeIfnepw aäpw \S¡pó skan \mdpIfnð A[ymIsc ]s¦Sp¸n¡p óXnepw knÌÀ {i²]peÀ¯n. CsXñw R§Ä A[ymIÀ¡v Gsd KpWw sNbvXp FópÅXv \µn tbmsS kvacn¡pIbmWv. tlmÌð ]p\À\nÀamWw, HmUntämdnbw ]qÀ ¯nbm¡ð FónhbpsS `mcn¨ km¼¯nI D¯chmZn¯§Ä hnP bIcambn ]qÀ¯nbm¡phm\pw knÌ dn\v km[n¨p.
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kphntijmßIamb PohnX¯neqsS {InkvXphnsâ aWn\mZwt]mse ssZhkvt\lw F§pw {]Ncn¸n¨ncpó kn. {InÌs_ð ZnhwKXbmbXv 2019þemWv. kn. Fkv. Fkv. Sn. k`bpsS tIcf¯nse s{]mhn³jyepw k`bpsS Fñm Øm]\§fptSbpw amt\Pcpw FdWmIpfw skâv sXtckmkv tImtfPnsâ ap³ {]n³kn¸fpambncpóp knÌÀ.
28 hÀj¡mew sksâ v sXtckmkv tImtfPnse KWnX hn`mKw A[ym]nIbmbn {]hÀ¯n¨ knÌÀ 2005 þ emWv {]n³kn¸fmIpóXv (2005þ2011). hÀj §Ä¡v ap³t], knÌdns\ ]cnNbapsï¦nepw {]n³ kn¸fmbt¸mgmWv ASp¯v CS]gIm³ Ahkcw e`n¨Xv. {]ikvXamb Hcp Iemeb¯nsâ ta[m hnbnð ImWmdpÅ Xe¡\tam, ImÀ¡iytam CñmsX kvt\l¯nsâ `mjbnð Fñmhscbpw A\p\bn¸n¨p Imcy§Ä \nÀÆln¡pI FóXm bncpóp knÌdnsâ coXn. sksâ v sXtckmkv Fó Iemeb¯ns\ kmt¦XnI hnZybpsS s\dpIbnð F¯n¨p sImïv KpW\nehmcapÅ hnZym`ymkw hnZymÀ°nIÄ¡v e`yam¡pI FóXmbncpóp knÌ dnsâ e£yw. CXnsâ `mKambn Fñm Un¸mÀSvsa ânepw ASnØm\ kuIcy§Ä hÀ[n¸n¡pIbpw I¼yq«À hm§n \ðIpIbpw A[ym]IÀ¡pw A\[ym ]IÀ¡pw kmt¦XnI ]cnioe\w \ðIpIbpw sN¿p Ibpïmbn. aqeym[njvTnX hnZym`ymk¯nsâ {]m[m\yw a\Ênem¡n hnZymÀ°nIÄ¡pw A[ym ]IÀ¡pw ]cnioe\ ¢mkpIÄ kwLSn¸n¡p hm\pw knÌÀ ap³ssIsbSp¯p. ssZhkvt\l ¯nepw a\pjykvt\l¯nepw ASnbpd¨ hnZym `ymkw am{Xta \ne\nð¡pIbpÅp FópÅ kXyw Ac¡n«pd¸n¡pIbmbncpóp knÌÀ.
Ibpw sNbvXXv Cu e£yw ap³ \nÀ¯nbmWv. ASnØm\ kuIcy §Ä¡mbn A\phZn¡s¸«n«pÅ ^ïpIÄ {]tbmP\s¸Sp¯ns¡mïv bqWnthgvknän {Kmâ vkv I½oj\n te¡p Abt¡ï s{]mPIväv s{]mt¸m kepIÄ X¿mdm¡m³ knÌÀ Fsó bmWv NpaXes¸Sp¯nbXv.
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Iemeb¯nse _ncpZþ_ncpZm\´c {]thi\§Ä kpXmcyam¡phm\pw Hä ZnhkwsImïp ]qÀ¯nbmIpó coXn \S¸nem¡póXn\pw knÌdmWv ap³ ssIsbSp¯v. 2006 þ ð bp.Pn.kn. \mIv aqey\nÀWb¯nð tImtfPn\v ‘A+’ t{KUv e`n¨Xpw bp.Pn.kn. bpsS klm bt¯msS tImtfPnð "C³kv{Spsatâ j³ B³Uv sabnâ\³kv skâÀ' XpS§nbXpw knÌdnsâ ImeL« ¯nemWv. Kh¬saânsâ A\paXn tbmsS HgnhpÅ A[ym]I A\ [ym]I XkvXnIIfnte¡v Ønc\n ba\w \S¯m\mbXpw FSp¯p ]d tbï ImcyamWv. {Kma§fnse k-vIqfpIfpsSbpw Ip«nIfpsSbpw
AXymhiyambn Abt¡ï tcJIÄ X¿mdm¡m³ cm{Xnhsc Fñm t{]mÕm l\hpw \ðIn knÌÀ R§fpsS H¸ apïmbncpóp. AXpt]mse Xsó hnhn[ hnjb§fnð hnhn[ kÀhI emimeIfnepw aäpw \S¡pó skan \mdpIfnð A[ymIsc ]s¦Sp¸n¡p óXnepw knÌÀ {i²]peÀ¯n. CsXñw R§Ä A[ymIÀ¡v Gsd KpWw sNbvXp FópÅXv \µn tbmsS kvacn¡pIbmWv. tlmÌð ]p\À\nÀamWw, HmUntämdnbw ]qÀ ¯nbm¡ð FónhbpsS `mcn¨ km¼¯nI D¯chmZn¯§Ä hnP bIcambn ]qÀ¯nbm¡phm\pw knÌ dn\v km[n¨p.
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Dóa\w e£yam¡n "t{Sm]v' (sXtcknb³ dqdð Hu«v doNv t{]m{Kmw) Bcw`n¨p. CXn\p thï Fñm klmbklIcW§fpw \ð InbXv hcm¸pg AXncq]XbpsS kmaqly tkh\ hn`mKamb FdWmIpfw tkmjyð kÀhokv skmsskän Bbncpóp. F{Xtbm Iuamc a\kpIsfbmWv knÌÀ km´z\ s¸Sp¯nbXv. IcpWbpsSbpw kvt\l¯n sâbpw \ne¡m¯ Btµmf\ambncpóp knÌÀ... "\nsâ CÑmiànbpsS BZyNphSp \o Nhn«pt¼mÄ, X¼pcm³ \nónte¡v Ggp NphSmWv Nhn«pI' Fó henb kXyw knÌÀ R§sf ]Tn¸n¨p. knÌdnsâ Xsó hm¡pIfnð, ‘What the heart is set on doing with intentions clear and peace, the mind will find a way to achieve. This is the moral that our rich Teresian heritage imparts. Our college and its achievements are a testimony to the heights we can scale when God works with us and our heart beats as one.’
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kw`mh\¡pw AIACHE (HmÄ C´y Atkm kntbj³ t^mÀ {InkvXy³ lbÀ FUyq t¡j³) \ðIpó ^m. Sn. F. a¯nbmkv AhmÀUv 2009 þð knÌÀ {InÌ_nñn\v e`n¡pIbpïmbn. tIcf¯nse Iemeb §fnð \nópÅ Gähpw \ñ {]n³kn¸fn \pÅ Fw. hn. ss]en AhmÀUpw 2010 þ ð knÌdn\v e`n¨p. 2009þð tImtfPn\p e`n¨ cmPohv KmÔn Iym¼kv AhmÀUpw, 2010þð bqWnthgvknän {Kmâ v I½oj³ tImtfPns\ "tImtfPv hn¯v s]m«³jyð t^mÀ FI-vke ³kv' Bbn AwKoIcn¨Xpw knÌdnsâ t\Xr]mSh¯n\pÅ AwKoImcambn. hcm¸pg AXncq]Xbnð Ccp]¯nbôp hÀ jt¯mfw aXm[ym]Ibmbpw ]¯p hÀjw s{]mtam«dmbpw aXt_m[\ cwK¯v kPoh ambncpóp. sI.BÀ.Fð.kn.kn. AwKambn cpó knÌÀ knhnð kÀhokv ]cnioe\ ]²XnbpsS kwLmSIcnð Hcmfmbncpóp. hnip² aZÀ sXtck ]dªXp t]mse "Fñmw ssZhalXz¯n\pw a\pjy\òbv ¡pambn sN¿pI' FóXmbncpóp knÌÀ Ahew_n¨ amÀKw. kv{XoimàoIcWw
AXnsâ Fñm A´k¯tbmSpw IqSn {]mhÀ¯nIam¡m³ ]pôncn¡pó apJ hpw Xnf§pó I®pIfpambn arZpkao]\ t¯msS FñmhtcmSpw CS]gInbncpó knÌÀ {InÌs_ñnsâ cq]w hnZymÀ°n IfpsSbpw A[ym]IcpsSbpw a\Ênð Fópw ambmsX \nð¡póp. kln¡pó hcpsS ]£w tNÀóp\nð¡m\pw AhÀ¡p Bßss[cyhpw {]Xo£bpw \ðIm\pw knÌÀ ]cn{ian¨p. tcmKmhØbnepw "ssZhlnXw \ndthds«' Fómbncpóp knÌdnsâ Xocpam\w. sKbvs^ ]dªXpt]mse ‘Boldness has genuis, power and magic’ þ ss[cy]qÀhw Pohn ¡pIbpw ss[cyt¯msS acWs¯ BtÇ jn¡pIbpw sNbvX ]pWyhXnbmb k\ym kn\nbmWv knÌÀ {InÌs_ð. kv{Xo kaql¯n\mIam\w amXrIbmb knÌÀ kz´w hr¡ hsc aäpÅhÀ¡mbn Zm\w sNbvXp. thZ\bnepw kl\¯nepw knÌÀ {]ISn¸n¨ Bßss[cyw ip{iqjn¨ tUmÎÀ amsct]mepw AÛpXs]Sp¯n¡fªp. Xsâ
Ahkm\ \mfpIfnð tcmKw aqÀÑn¨ Ah Øbnepw tIm¬shânð k\ymk ktlm ZcnamtcmsSm¸w Xmakn¡m\mWv knÌÀ Cãs]«Xv. {InkvXphnsâ Ipcnint\mSv tNÀóp \nópsImïv imcocnI, am\knI, B[ymßnI kl\§Ä kzbw GsäSp¡p Ibpw, "Fsâ Nn{Xw c£I\mb ssZh ¯nð B\µn¡póp' Fó alZvhN\w km£mXvIcn¨psImïp bYmÀ° {InkvXp km£nbmbn acWw hcn¡pIbpw sNbvX kv{XocXv\amWv knÌÀ. kp`mjnX§fnð \mw C§s\ hmbn¡póp "Rm³ Úm\¯nsâ hgn \nsó ]Tn¸n¨p, kXykÔXbpsS ]mXIfnð \nsó \ bn¨p. \S¡pt¼mÄ \nsâ ImenSdpIbnñ. HmSpt¼mÄ hogpIbpanñ.' (kp`mjnX§Ä: 4: 11-þ12) Cu kphntijhmIy§Ä kzmÀ°Iam¡n s¡mïv XfcmsX, hogmsX, [ocambn, Fómð im´bmbn {InkvXpcq]w apdpsI ¸nSn¨psImïp knÌÀ {InÌs_ð kzÀ¤I hmS¯n\pÅnte¡v \Sóp. knÌÀ AhnsS \nóv sImïv hnip²nbpsS kuc`yw \½n te¡v sNmcnbs« Fóv {]mÀ°n¡póp. Dr. Gladis Mary John
Associate Professor Former HOD, Department of Sociology
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Dóa\w e£yam¡n "t{Sm]v' (sXtcknb³ dqdð Hu«v doNv t{]m{Kmw) Bcw`n¨p. CXn\p thï Fñm klmbklIcW§fpw \ð InbXv hcm¸pg AXncq]XbpsS kmaqly tkh\ hn`mKamb FdWmIpfw tkmjyð kÀhokv skmsskän Bbncpóp. F{Xtbm Iuamc a\kpIsfbmWv knÌÀ km´z\ s¸Sp¯nbXv. IcpWbpsSbpw kvt\l¯n sâbpw \ne¡m¯ Btµmf\ambncpóp knÌÀ... "\nsâ CÑmiànbpsS BZyNphSp \o Nhn«pt¼mÄ, X¼pcm³ \nónte¡v Ggp NphSmWv Nhn«pI' Fó henb kXyw knÌÀ R§sf ]Tn¸n¨p. knÌdnsâ Xsó hm¡pIfnð, ‘What the heart is set on doing with intentions clear and peace, the mind will find a way to achieve. This is the moral that our rich Teresian heritage imparts. Our college and its achievements are a testimony to the heights we can scale when God works with us and our heart beats as one.’
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
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kw`mh\¡pw AIACHE (HmÄ C´y Atkm kntbj³ t^mÀ {InkvXy³ lbÀ FUyq t¡j³) \ðIpó ^m. Sn. F. a¯nbmkv AhmÀUv 2009 þð knÌÀ {InÌ_nñn\v e`n¡pIbpïmbn. tIcf¯nse Iemeb §fnð \nópÅ Gähpw \ñ {]n³kn¸fn \pÅ Fw. hn. ss]en AhmÀUpw 2010 þ ð knÌdn\v e`n¨p. 2009þð tImtfPn\p e`n¨ cmPohv KmÔn Iym¼kv AhmÀUpw, 2010þð bqWnthgvknän {Kmâ v I½oj³ tImtfPns\ "tImtfPv hn¯v s]m«³jyð t^mÀ FI-vke ³kv' Bbn AwKoIcn¨Xpw knÌdnsâ t\Xr]mSh¯n\pÅ AwKoImcambn. hcm¸pg AXncq]Xbnð Ccp]¯nbôp hÀ jt¯mfw aXm[ym]Ibmbpw ]¯p hÀjw s{]mtam«dmbpw aXt_m[\ cwK¯v kPoh ambncpóp. sI.BÀ.Fð.kn.kn. AwKambn cpó knÌÀ knhnð kÀhokv ]cnioe\ ]²XnbpsS kwLmSIcnð Hcmfmbncpóp. hnip² aZÀ sXtck ]dªXp t]mse "Fñmw ssZhalXz¯n\pw a\pjy\òbv ¡pambn sN¿pI' FóXmbncpóp knÌÀ Ahew_n¨ amÀKw. kv{XoimàoIcWw
AXnsâ Fñm A´k¯tbmSpw IqSn {]mhÀ¯nIam¡m³ ]pôncn¡pó apJ hpw Xnf§pó I®pIfpambn arZpkao]\ t¯msS FñmhtcmSpw CS]gInbncpó knÌÀ {InÌs_ñnsâ cq]w hnZymÀ°n IfpsSbpw A[ym]IcpsSbpw a\Ênð Fópw ambmsX \nð¡póp. kln¡pó hcpsS ]£w tNÀóp\nð¡m\pw AhÀ¡p Bßss[cyhpw {]Xo£bpw \ðIm\pw knÌÀ ]cn{ian¨p. tcmKmhØbnepw "ssZhlnXw \ndthds«' Fómbncpóp knÌdnsâ Xocpam\w. sKbvs^ ]dªXpt]mse ‘Boldness has genuis, power and magic’ þ ss[cy]qÀhw Pohn ¡pIbpw ss[cyt¯msS acWs¯ BtÇ jn¡pIbpw sNbvX ]pWyhXnbmb k\ym kn\nbmWv knÌÀ {InÌs_ð. kv{Xo kaql¯n\mIam\w amXrIbmb knÌÀ kz´w hr¡ hsc aäpÅhÀ¡mbn Zm\w sNbvXp. thZ\bnepw kl\¯nepw knÌÀ {]ISn¸n¨ Bßss[cyw ip{iqjn¨ tUmÎÀ amsct]mepw AÛpXs]Sp¯n¡fªp. Xsâ
Ahkm\ \mfpIfnð tcmKw aqÀÑn¨ Ah Øbnepw tIm¬shânð k\ymk ktlm ZcnamtcmsSm¸w Xmakn¡m\mWv knÌÀ Cãs]«Xv. {InkvXphnsâ Ipcnint\mSv tNÀóp \nópsImïv imcocnI, am\knI, B[ymßnI kl\§Ä kzbw GsäSp¡p Ibpw, "Fsâ Nn{Xw c£I\mb ssZh ¯nð B\µn¡póp' Fó alZvhN\w km£mXvIcn¨psImïp bYmÀ° {InkvXp km£nbmbn acWw hcn¡pIbpw sNbvX kv{XocXv\amWv knÌÀ. kp`mjnX§fnð \mw C§s\ hmbn¡póp "Rm³ Úm\¯nsâ hgn \nsó ]Tn¸n¨p, kXykÔXbpsS ]mXIfnð \nsó \ bn¨p. \S¡pt¼mÄ \nsâ ImenSdpIbnñ. HmSpt¼mÄ hogpIbpanñ.' (kp`mjnX§Ä: 4: 11-þ12) Cu kphntijhmIy§Ä kzmÀ°Iam¡n s¡mïv XfcmsX, hogmsX, [ocambn, Fómð im´bmbn {InkvXpcq]w apdpsI ¸nSn¨psImïp knÌÀ {InÌs_ð kzÀ¤I hmS¯n\pÅnte¡v \Sóp. knÌÀ AhnsS \nóv sImïv hnip²nbpsS kuc`yw \½n te¡v sNmcnbs« Fóv {]mÀ°n¡póp. Dr. Gladis Mary John
Associate Professor Former HOD, Department of Sociology
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
n March 24, 2020, when our Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a complete lockdown, we were shocked beyond words. The sudden fear of the contagious corona virus and our board exams postponed, the world for us, students, suddenly stopped. Though the lockdown initially brought a full-stop to our daily lives, it later became a time to use effectively. People involved themselves in baking, cooking, spending time with the family, watching movies, TV shows and reading. It became a time to spend on ourselves and increase our productivity and technological skills. However, when the time came to join college, the questions that kept us pondering were “How can I sit for class the whole day off line?” “How will I make friends with unknown people?” “How will I enjoy my college life?”
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I remember the day I joined class online as clear as crystal since everything felt so different and weird. We had timings to join a Google Meet and I knew everyone by their usernames. I made friends through chatting, something that I would have never done before. Emotionally, I was confused if our friendship would last because our basis of friendship was online. There were doubts but we maintained our friendship through chatting daily, video calling and sharing small details about our daily lives. When college reopened for our exams, it was a whole new experience meeting the people I was close to. I knew them but somehow didn’t. Some were more active online, but rather reserved while meeting them, whereas
some were the same. I could recognise people with their names and profile pictures. When I met everyone, it finally became a feel of college and a sense of unity among our class, something that couldn’t be felt online. When we had our Industrial Visit in our third year, it felt like every single moment that we lost came together. We all were just a big group of friends, who knew details of each other and could tease each other all day long. During the beginning of the lockdown, we were very cautious about masks. Though we were relaxed when the vaccine came out, the caution remained. Now, even though wearing masks is no more a compulsion, it feels like a crime to not wear the masks. It’s as if it’s a part of us, now in our everyday life and an important accessory. Previously, I would run back home to wear my watch, however, now, I run back home to get my mask! In fact, masks themselves have become a fashion statement. People wear masks that match and enhance their outfit. One of the downfalls of masks was that many people became insecure about their looks. Masks became a symbol of comfort for many. The small changes over time slowly developed into big changes. Time is unstoppable, irreversible and keeps moving forwards. As Shakespeare rightly said, “We are time’s subjects and time bids be gone.” Thus, as time flies and years pass by, we will adapt and learn to cope with the different challenges that fall ahead of us. It will lead to a new perspective in life and build a new “us”.
Anula Menon
III BCom Taxation (R)
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
n March 24, 2020, when our Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a complete lockdown, we were shocked beyond words. The sudden fear of the contagious corona virus and our board exams postponed, the world for us, students, suddenly stopped. Though the lockdown initially brought a full-stop to our daily lives, it later became a time to use effectively. People involved themselves in baking, cooking, spending time with the family, watching movies, TV shows and reading. It became a time to spend on ourselves and increase our productivity and technological skills. However, when the time came to join college, the questions that kept us pondering were “How can I sit for class the whole day off line?” “How will I make friends with unknown people?” “How will I enjoy my college life?”
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I remember the day I joined class online as clear as crystal since everything felt so different and weird. We had timings to join a Google Meet and I knew everyone by their usernames. I made friends through chatting, something that I would have never done before. Emotionally, I was confused if our friendship would last because our basis of friendship was online. There were doubts but we maintained our friendship through chatting daily, video calling and sharing small details about our daily lives. When college reopened for our exams, it was a whole new experience meeting the people I was close to. I knew them but somehow didn’t. Some were more active online, but rather reserved while meeting them, whereas
some were the same. I could recognise people with their names and profile pictures. When I met everyone, it finally became a feel of college and a sense of unity among our class, something that couldn’t be felt online. When we had our Industrial Visit in our third year, it felt like every single moment that we lost came together. We all were just a big group of friends, who knew details of each other and could tease each other all day long. During the beginning of the lockdown, we were very cautious about masks. Though we were relaxed when the vaccine came out, the caution remained. Now, even though wearing masks is no more a compulsion, it feels like a crime to not wear the masks. It’s as if it’s a part of us, now in our everyday life and an important accessory. Previously, I would run back home to wear my watch, however, now, I run back home to get my mask! In fact, masks themselves have become a fashion statement. People wear masks that match and enhance their outfit. One of the downfalls of masks was that many people became insecure about their looks. Masks became a symbol of comfort for many. The small changes over time slowly developed into big changes. Time is unstoppable, irreversible and keeps moving forwards. As Shakespeare rightly said, “We are time’s subjects and time bids be gone.” Thus, as time flies and years pass by, we will adapt and learn to cope with the different challenges that fall ahead of us. It will lead to a new perspective in life and build a new “us”.
Anula Menon
III BCom Taxation (R)
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mind, while also being able to look beyond their formal narratives and self image. 4) What are your main muses? No such muses :) I have a very pragmatic approach to writing and life generally. 5) I’m greatly curious about your Google search history. Would it be possible to catch a glimpse at it? I just looked at my web history and it is rather underwhelming, haha. There is a book from the 1870s I was trying to find, to study an 1817 rebellion in Orissa; there are some websites connected to tax matters that I was looking into; and there is a search for an out of print book connected to Cochin, which I must try and dig out from the archives in Kerala.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Manu S Pillai is a Kerala-born historian and author of critically acclaimed, award winning works. St. Teresa’s College had the honour of hosting the release of his latest book ‘False Allies’ in Kochi.
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1) How do you conduct your research so effectively considering that your field of expertise is Indian history? My principal focus is modern history--I do, in essays and in my second book, venture into the early modern period, but primarily my work covers the eighteenth to twentieth centuries. In terms of research, one has to be diligent as well as collect material from diverse sources: this could be archival records, official reports, material evidence in buildings and art, newspaper evidence, literary works from the period, and so on. In India, because we have so many languages, it is not always easy to access all the research material directly, so good translations by respected scholars are also an important source of information.
2) Out of all of your works, which is your favourite and why? Which one took the most effort or gave the most satisfying output? The first book is always special for most writers I know. In my case, I spent over half a decade of my life working on The Ivory Throne. And even now, whenever I get an opportunity I continue to collect more material and information on its protagonists, the period, and Travancore generally. I suspect at some point I will return to the subject, though I don’t know when or how. 3) Which other fields/genres are you interested in? I find biographies a very interesting challenge--the idea that one must not only tell the story of a historical figure, but in a sense try and penetrate another human being’s
6) How is it possible that you have more hours a day than the average human? I don’t :) But I’ll confess that I have a strict time table and make an effort to stick to that daily. Much of what people define as “success” really just comes from hard work, good time management, and the capacity to stick to routine. I know it sounds rather unromantic, but it is true.
7) Could you recall any memorable experiences from working with the BBC? I was a researcher on a history series called Incarnations. For most part it entailed spending a lot of time in libraries, gathering material. That was interesting in its own way. But I also remember my initial meeting with the producers and how they got me to explain how I might want to present the 50 characters covered in the series. I also remember that their offices were in a very interesting building, but as I said, I worked mostly out of libraries and other places which house the information we needed. 8) Any future endeavours? I have some academic commitments to attend to for the next year, after which, I’ll return to book projects. 9) Could you give us a hint on the subject matter of your research at London University and the reason you chose it? It isn’t too far away from what I have done in the past--it is history and it is related to Kerala. Jovitta C. S. (Magazine Editor) II BA English Language and Literature
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mind, while also being able to look beyond their formal narratives and self image. 4) What are your main muses? No such muses :) I have a very pragmatic approach to writing and life generally. 5) I’m greatly curious about your Google search history. Would it be possible to catch a glimpse at it? I just looked at my web history and it is rather underwhelming, haha. There is a book from the 1870s I was trying to find, to study an 1817 rebellion in Orissa; there are some websites connected to tax matters that I was looking into; and there is a search for an out of print book connected to Cochin, which I must try and dig out from the archives in Kerala.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Manu S Pillai is a Kerala-born historian and author of critically acclaimed, award winning works. St. Teresa’s College had the honour of hosting the release of his latest book ‘False Allies’ in Kochi.
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1) How do you conduct your research so effectively considering that your field of expertise is Indian history? My principal focus is modern history--I do, in essays and in my second book, venture into the early modern period, but primarily my work covers the eighteenth to twentieth centuries. In terms of research, one has to be diligent as well as collect material from diverse sources: this could be archival records, official reports, material evidence in buildings and art, newspaper evidence, literary works from the period, and so on. In India, because we have so many languages, it is not always easy to access all the research material directly, so good translations by respected scholars are also an important source of information.
2) Out of all of your works, which is your favourite and why? Which one took the most effort or gave the most satisfying output? The first book is always special for most writers I know. In my case, I spent over half a decade of my life working on The Ivory Throne. And even now, whenever I get an opportunity I continue to collect more material and information on its protagonists, the period, and Travancore generally. I suspect at some point I will return to the subject, though I don’t know when or how. 3) Which other fields/genres are you interested in? I find biographies a very interesting challenge--the idea that one must not only tell the story of a historical figure, but in a sense try and penetrate another human being’s
6) How is it possible that you have more hours a day than the average human? I don’t :) But I’ll confess that I have a strict time table and make an effort to stick to that daily. Much of what people define as “success” really just comes from hard work, good time management, and the capacity to stick to routine. I know it sounds rather unromantic, but it is true.
7) Could you recall any memorable experiences from working with the BBC? I was a researcher on a history series called Incarnations. For most part it entailed spending a lot of time in libraries, gathering material. That was interesting in its own way. But I also remember my initial meeting with the producers and how they got me to explain how I might want to present the 50 characters covered in the series. I also remember that their offices were in a very interesting building, but as I said, I worked mostly out of libraries and other places which house the information we needed. 8) Any future endeavours? I have some academic commitments to attend to for the next year, after which, I’ll return to book projects. 9) Could you give us a hint on the subject matter of your research at London University and the reason you chose it? It isn’t too far away from what I have done in the past--it is history and it is related to Kerala. Jovitta C. S. (Magazine Editor) II BA English Language and Literature
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kzmX{´y¯nsâ \oebpw kvt\l¯nsâ Nph¸pw kt´mj¯nsâ Hmdôpw {]Xo£bpsS aªbpw BtcmKy¯nsâ ]¨bpw BßobXbpsS hbeäpw
BtcmKy¯n\p {]IrXnbpsS ]¨¸p tXSn ]I¨p t]mbn {]IrXn Xsó ]¨¸pt]mbn izkn¡m\mhmsX, IpSn¡m\pw, Ign¡m\pamhmsX arX{]mbbmbn
PohnX cYN{Iw Xncnbpó \nd§fneqsS bm{X Xncn¨p Rm³
Ahkm\w BßobXbpsS hbeänð Xncªp Rm³ BÄssZh§fpsS A«lmk§Ä
BImiw t]mse hnimew kzmX{´ysaómlzm\w sNbvXp \oe, ]d¡m³ sImXn¨p IpXn¨sb³ NndIcnª \oe \ncmibmbn
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
N¦nse tNmc t]mð Nph¸msW³ kvt\lsaómtcm sNmñn N¦nse NXnbmWv Nphs¸óv Xncn¨dnªt¸mÄ shdp¸mbn Nph¸v
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kqcyIncWw t]mð anónb kt´mj¯nsâ, {]Xo£bpsS aª shfn¨§Ä ab¡¯nsâ acpópIsfódnhnð aªtbmSpw aXnbm¡nbnãw krãnbpsS km£nbmIm³ Hmdônsâ H¸w IqSn Rm³, krãnbñ kwlmcamWv k½m\saódnªt¸mÄ Hmdôpw \ômbn
Aca\Ifnse Acnsh¸pIÄ AÔhnizmk¯nsâ Xo{hhmZ§Ä PohnX¯nsâ \nd§Ä shdp¯p Rm³ tXSn\Sóp ]pXp\nd§Ä \o´m³ ]Tn¨tXm? \ne sXän hoWtXm? Fsâ ap«nð In\nª tNmc Nph¸mbn, aªbmbv Hmdôpw, \oebpw ]¨bpw hbeäpambv ]nsó ]nsó \nd¯nsâ ]«nIbnð s]Sm¯ shdp¸nsâ Idp¸mbn
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ne vie de toutes les couleurs !
Quelle que soit la saison, quelle que soit notre humeur, quel que soit notre emploi du temps, la vie nous offre une multitude de couleurs. Le gris des nuages gorgés de pluie, Le rouge l’orange, le jaune des fleurs de l’été, Le blanc des cimes enneigées en hiver,
Le vert des rizières à la saison des récoltes, Le rouge de nos colères, Le bleu de nos peurs,
Le rose de nos amours,
Le noir de nos deuils, Et le blanc de nos silences. Chaque jour, la vie remplit nos cœurs d’une palette extraordinaire. N’ayons plus peur, devenons des artistes, faisons du canevas vide de nos vies une œuvre multicolore !
Fadette Badie d’Arcis
Assistant Professor, Department of French
Joshy G.
Visiting Faculty Co-Ordinator (Community Development)
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kzmX{´y¯nsâ \oebpw kvt\l¯nsâ Nph¸pw kt´mj¯nsâ Hmdôpw {]Xo£bpsS aªbpw BtcmKy¯nsâ ]¨bpw BßobXbpsS hbeäpw
BtcmKy¯n\p {]IrXnbpsS ]¨¸p tXSn ]I¨p t]mbn {]IrXn Xsó ]¨¸pt]mbn izkn¡m\mhmsX, IpSn¡m\pw, Ign¡m\pamhmsX arX{]mbbmbn
PohnX cYN{Iw Xncnbpó \nd§fneqsS bm{X Xncn¨p Rm³
Ahkm\w BßobXbpsS hbeänð Xncªp Rm³ BÄssZh§fpsS A«lmk§Ä
BImiw t]mse hnimew kzmX{´ysaómlzm\w sNbvXp \oe, ]d¡m³ sImXn¨p IpXn¨sb³ NndIcnª \oe \ncmibmbn
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
N¦nse tNmc t]mð Nph¸msW³ kvt\lsaómtcm sNmñn N¦nse NXnbmWv Nphs¸óv Xncn¨dnªt¸mÄ shdp¸mbn Nph¸v
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kqcyIncWw t]mð anónb kt´mj¯nsâ, {]Xo£bpsS aª shfn¨§Ä ab¡¯nsâ acpópIsfódnhnð aªtbmSpw aXnbm¡nbnãw krãnbpsS km£nbmIm³ Hmdônsâ H¸w IqSn Rm³, krãnbñ kwlmcamWv k½m\saódnªt¸mÄ Hmdôpw \ômbn
Aca\Ifnse Acnsh¸pIÄ AÔhnizmk¯nsâ Xo{hhmZ§Ä PohnX¯nsâ \nd§Ä shdp¯p Rm³ tXSn\Sóp ]pXp\nd§Ä \o´m³ ]Tn¨tXm? \ne sXän hoWtXm? Fsâ ap«nð In\nª tNmc Nph¸mbn, aªbmbv Hmdôpw, \oebpw ]¨bpw hbeäpambv ]nsó ]nsó \nd¯nsâ ]«nIbnð s]Sm¯ shdp¸nsâ Idp¸mbn
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ne vie de toutes les couleurs !
Quelle que soit la saison, quelle que soit notre humeur, quel que soit notre emploi du temps, la vie nous offre une multitude de couleurs. Le gris des nuages gorgés de pluie, Le rouge l’orange, le jaune des fleurs de l’été, Le blanc des cimes enneigées en hiver,
Le vert des rizières à la saison des récoltes, Le rouge de nos colères, Le bleu de nos peurs,
Le rose de nos amours,
Le noir de nos deuils, Et le blanc de nos silences. Chaque jour, la vie remplit nos cœurs d’une palette extraordinaire. N’ayons plus peur, devenons des artistes, faisons du canevas vide de nos vies une œuvre multicolore !
Fadette Badie d’Arcis
Assistant Professor, Department of French
Joshy G.
Visiting Faculty Co-Ordinator (Community Development)
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t was Almaty this time, A protest over fuel price hike. And Kazakhstan fella riot for Survival. Crowds unrest, teeth bared, Violence innate. Tear gas canistersbullets and bodies.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
A cycle that will repeat. HumanityPrimal instincts overtaken. Claws and teeth, hands and pickaxes Survival over democracy.
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And a government to be toppled Will retaliate back, Violencethe ultimate answer, a tale the same since the dawn of humanity .
15 अगस््त 1947 से अब तक 75 साल पूरे हुए है। 75 साल हमारी स््वतंत्रता के , 75 साल हमारी प्रगति और 75 साल हमारी एकजुटता के आज पूरे हुए है। आज जहाँ हम पहुुंचे हैैं, यहाँ तक का सफर बहुत कठिन और मुश््ककिलोों से भरा था मगर हमारा लक्षष्य और साहस अटू ट था । आजादी के इस अमृत महोत््सव की शोभा कु छ अलग ही है। हर घर हमारा तिरं गा लहरा रहा है और हवाओं मेें कु छ अलग ही जोश है। सवेरे- सवेरे कालेज भी तिरं गे के रं ग मेें ढल गया । के सरी, सफे द और हरे रं ग के गुब््बबारे , लड़़िया और फू ल से कालेज सज्जित था । सभी अध््ययापक भी तिरं गे के रं गो की लहर मेें लिपटे हुए थे । एनसीसी के छात्र अपनी खाखी और सफे द पोशाक मेें तिरं गे को सलामी देने के लिए तैयार खड़़े थे। हर तरफ देश भक्ति की लहर छाई हुई थी। फिर आया समय झंडा-रोहन का, सब सावधान मुद्रा मेें, मन मेें गर््व और प््ययार लिए तिरं गे को निहार रहे थे। जब राष्ट्र गान
शुरू हुआ तब हमारे अंदर जो भावना आई वह शब््द मेें बया नहीीं की जा सक्ति । आंखे नम थी, आवाज मेें जोश था और हृदय मेें उल््ललास। इसके उपरान््त आगे का कार््यक्रम शुरू हुआ । एनसीसी के छात्ररों ने अपना गीत गाया जिसमेें वो हमारे देश की रक्षा और एकजुटता को सदैव ऐसे ही बनाए रखने की शपथ खाते है। इसके बाद सिसटर विनीता और हमारी प्रधानाचार््य जी ने स््वतंत्रता दिवस पर अपने विचार प्रस््ततुत किए। फिर रं गारं ग कार््यक्रम शुरू हुआ। बाल गंगाधर तिलक और जवाहर लाल नेहरू जी के प्रसिद्ध भाषण दिए गए। रं गो और उत््सव से भरा नृत््य किया गया जिसमेें भारत के सभी कोने शामिल थे । एनसीसी के छात्ररों ने एक गीत, नाटक और नृत््य प्रस््ततुत किया जिसने सब का मन जीत लिया । इस शुभ अवसर पर सबको मिठाई बाटी गई । स््वतंत्रता दिवस सबने पूरे उत््ससाह से मनाया । यह दिन एक यादगार दिन बन गया सबके लिए ।
- जय हिन््द Kirti Yadav
II BA Economics
Maybe it will be Kerala next Or Georgia or Lagos. Be it a protest for food, rights, airBlood shall flow, if anything goes. Just how much more to shed? To survive? Be free? A question left for the violence that takes over.
Parvathi Ajith
III BA Communicative English
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t was Almaty this time, A protest over fuel price hike. And Kazakhstan fella riot for Survival. Crowds unrest, teeth bared, Violence innate. Tear gas canistersbullets and bodies.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
A cycle that will repeat. HumanityPrimal instincts overtaken. Claws and teeth, hands and pickaxes Survival over democracy.
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And a government to be toppled Will retaliate back, Violencethe ultimate answer, a tale the same since the dawn of humanity .
15 अगस््त 1947 से अब तक 75 साल पूरे हुए है। 75 साल हमारी स््वतंत्रता के , 75 साल हमारी प्रगति और 75 साल हमारी एकजुटता के आज पूरे हुए है। आज जहाँ हम पहुुंचे हैैं, यहाँ तक का सफर बहुत कठिन और मुश््ककिलोों से भरा था मगर हमारा लक्षष्य और साहस अटू ट था । आजादी के इस अमृत महोत््सव की शोभा कु छ अलग ही है। हर घर हमारा तिरं गा लहरा रहा है और हवाओं मेें कु छ अलग ही जोश है। सवेरे- सवेरे कालेज भी तिरं गे के रं ग मेें ढल गया । के सरी, सफे द और हरे रं ग के गुब््बबारे , लड़़िया और फू ल से कालेज सज्जित था । सभी अध््ययापक भी तिरं गे के रं गो की लहर मेें लिपटे हुए थे । एनसीसी के छात्र अपनी खाखी और सफे द पोशाक मेें तिरं गे को सलामी देने के लिए तैयार खड़़े थे। हर तरफ देश भक्ति की लहर छाई हुई थी। फिर आया समय झंडा-रोहन का, सब सावधान मुद्रा मेें, मन मेें गर््व और प््ययार लिए तिरं गे को निहार रहे थे। जब राष्ट्र गान
शुरू हुआ तब हमारे अंदर जो भावना आई वह शब््द मेें बया नहीीं की जा सक्ति । आंखे नम थी, आवाज मेें जोश था और हृदय मेें उल््ललास। इसके उपरान््त आगे का कार््यक्रम शुरू हुआ । एनसीसी के छात्ररों ने अपना गीत गाया जिसमेें वो हमारे देश की रक्षा और एकजुटता को सदैव ऐसे ही बनाए रखने की शपथ खाते है। इसके बाद सिसटर विनीता और हमारी प्रधानाचार््य जी ने स््वतंत्रता दिवस पर अपने विचार प्रस््ततुत किए। फिर रं गारं ग कार््यक्रम शुरू हुआ। बाल गंगाधर तिलक और जवाहर लाल नेहरू जी के प्रसिद्ध भाषण दिए गए। रं गो और उत््सव से भरा नृत््य किया गया जिसमेें भारत के सभी कोने शामिल थे । एनसीसी के छात्ररों ने एक गीत, नाटक और नृत््य प्रस््ततुत किया जिसने सब का मन जीत लिया । इस शुभ अवसर पर सबको मिठाई बाटी गई । स््वतंत्रता दिवस सबने पूरे उत््ससाह से मनाया । यह दिन एक यादगार दिन बन गया सबके लिए ।
- जय हिन््द Kirti Yadav
II BA Economics
Maybe it will be Kerala next Or Georgia or Lagos. Be it a protest for food, rights, airBlood shall flow, if anything goes. Just how much more to shed? To survive? Be free? A question left for the violence that takes over.
Parvathi Ajith
III BA Communicative English
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Mon amour pour l’apprentissage des langues est né de la fracture culturelle à laquelle j’ai dû faire face quand j’étais enfant. Née en Californie, j’ai été élevée pour parler anglais à la maison et je n’ai jamais connu ma langue maternelle. Quand ma famille a déménagée au Kerala, j’ai eu du mal à parler à mes camarades de classe qui parlaient déjà couramment le malayalam. Je pouvais à peine articuler une phrase dans la langue. J’étais déterminée à pouvoir parler ma langue maternelle en toute confiance et au cours du collège, je me suis forcée à avoir des conversations avec qui je pouvais, avec mon fort accent – les voisins, les commerçants, les conducteurs de bus, les autres passagers. Le plus souvent, les gens se moquaient de mon accent ou, en sentant ma lutte, revenaient à l’anglais (ce qui, attention, est la chose la plus embarrassante qui puisse arriver à n’importe quel apprenant de langue !)
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n souffle tremblant. J’ai rangé la feuille et j’ai commencé à parler – « L’article en question parle du covoiturage et de ses avantages dans notre ville… »
Peu à peu, je suis tombée dans un rythme confortable et j’ai commencé à parler avec plus de confiance ; avec des idées qui me venaient rapidement à l’esprit et des phrases flottant dans ma tête que j’ai traduites instantanément. Dans ma quête pour apprendre autant de langues que possible, j’avais choisi de passer le DELF B2, pour tester mon niveau de français. Il n’y avait pas de tuteurs dans ma ville qui étaient disponibles pour me préparer à cet examen crucial donc je devais me préparer toute seule les weekends avant de reprendre l’école chaque lundi.
Mais enfin ça valait le coup. En l’espace de quelques années, les conversations gênantes ont fait place à des conversations plus agréables. J’étais impatiente de parler aux gens en malayalam, ce qui m’a beaucoup surprise. J’avais appris non seulement de nouveaux mots pour les choses, mais aussi de nouvelles façons de penser aux choses. Et en tant que jeune ado, j’ai commencé à penser plus grand, chaque nouvelle langue que j’apprenais ouvrait un nouveau monde de personnes avec qui je pouvais m’identifier, ce qui est le sentiment le plus magique qui soit ! L’hindi était le prochain sur ma liste après quoi j’ai continué à m’essayer au français et je suis immédiatement tombée amoureuse de la langue. Et c’est comme ça que je me suis retrouvée assise dans la salle d’examen, expliquant les
avantages du covoiturage à deux locuteurs natifs. En essayant de ne pas laisser ma nervosité ou ma gêne me déranger. J’ai appris à la fin de la journée que j’avais non seulement réussi l’examen, mais aussi tellement impressionné les examinateurs qu’ils m’ont demandé de les rejoindre en tant que professeur à l’Alliance. J’avais 16 ans à l’époque et j’ai dû attendre 2 ans avant de pouvoir légalement travailler. J’ai accepté l’offre dès mon inscription à St. Teresa’s. Le premier jour, m’adresser à une classe de jeunes étudiants débutants dans la langue m’a remplie d’une émotion que je n’arrivais pas à mettre en mots. C’était comme si j’avais bouclé la boucle – d’apprendre le français à être celle qui l’a présenté à une nouvelle génération d’étudiants. Maintenant, je passe mon temps à barboter en espagnol (inspiré par mes jours d’enfance en regardant Dora l’exploratrice en boucle) ou regarder avec admiration ma petite sœur ramasser le japonais des émissions animés qu’elle adore. Nos parents plaisantent souvent qu’ils pourraient faire un tour du monde avec nous deux et qu’ils n’auraient jamais besoin d’une guide touristique pour traduire. J’ai réalisé à quel point le potentiel du langage à toucher profondément et à avoir un impact sur d’autres vies était absolument satisfaisant. J’ai vu de mes propres yeux les possibilités infinies qui accompagnent l’apprentissage d’une nouvelle langue et l’immersion dans une culture différente. Et surtout, j’ai appris la valeur cruciale de la persévérance, peu importe la taille des obstacles sur mon chemin.
Marianne Joseph
III BCom Capital Marketing
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Mon amour pour l’apprentissage des langues est né de la fracture culturelle à laquelle j’ai dû faire face quand j’étais enfant. Née en Californie, j’ai été élevée pour parler anglais à la maison et je n’ai jamais connu ma langue maternelle. Quand ma famille a déménagée au Kerala, j’ai eu du mal à parler à mes camarades de classe qui parlaient déjà couramment le malayalam. Je pouvais à peine articuler une phrase dans la langue. J’étais déterminée à pouvoir parler ma langue maternelle en toute confiance et au cours du collège, je me suis forcée à avoir des conversations avec qui je pouvais, avec mon fort accent – les voisins, les commerçants, les conducteurs de bus, les autres passagers. Le plus souvent, les gens se moquaient de mon accent ou, en sentant ma lutte, revenaient à l’anglais (ce qui, attention, est la chose la plus embarrassante qui puisse arriver à n’importe quel apprenant de langue !)
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n souffle tremblant. J’ai rangé la feuille et j’ai commencé à parler – « L’article en question parle du covoiturage et de ses avantages dans notre ville… »
Peu à peu, je suis tombée dans un rythme confortable et j’ai commencé à parler avec plus de confiance ; avec des idées qui me venaient rapidement à l’esprit et des phrases flottant dans ma tête que j’ai traduites instantanément. Dans ma quête pour apprendre autant de langues que possible, j’avais choisi de passer le DELF B2, pour tester mon niveau de français. Il n’y avait pas de tuteurs dans ma ville qui étaient disponibles pour me préparer à cet examen crucial donc je devais me préparer toute seule les weekends avant de reprendre l’école chaque lundi.
Mais enfin ça valait le coup. En l’espace de quelques années, les conversations gênantes ont fait place à des conversations plus agréables. J’étais impatiente de parler aux gens en malayalam, ce qui m’a beaucoup surprise. J’avais appris non seulement de nouveaux mots pour les choses, mais aussi de nouvelles façons de penser aux choses. Et en tant que jeune ado, j’ai commencé à penser plus grand, chaque nouvelle langue que j’apprenais ouvrait un nouveau monde de personnes avec qui je pouvais m’identifier, ce qui est le sentiment le plus magique qui soit ! L’hindi était le prochain sur ma liste après quoi j’ai continué à m’essayer au français et je suis immédiatement tombée amoureuse de la langue. Et c’est comme ça que je me suis retrouvée assise dans la salle d’examen, expliquant les
avantages du covoiturage à deux locuteurs natifs. En essayant de ne pas laisser ma nervosité ou ma gêne me déranger. J’ai appris à la fin de la journée que j’avais non seulement réussi l’examen, mais aussi tellement impressionné les examinateurs qu’ils m’ont demandé de les rejoindre en tant que professeur à l’Alliance. J’avais 16 ans à l’époque et j’ai dû attendre 2 ans avant de pouvoir légalement travailler. J’ai accepté l’offre dès mon inscription à St. Teresa’s. Le premier jour, m’adresser à une classe de jeunes étudiants débutants dans la langue m’a remplie d’une émotion que je n’arrivais pas à mettre en mots. C’était comme si j’avais bouclé la boucle – d’apprendre le français à être celle qui l’a présenté à une nouvelle génération d’étudiants. Maintenant, je passe mon temps à barboter en espagnol (inspiré par mes jours d’enfance en regardant Dora l’exploratrice en boucle) ou regarder avec admiration ma petite sœur ramasser le japonais des émissions animés qu’elle adore. Nos parents plaisantent souvent qu’ils pourraient faire un tour du monde avec nous deux et qu’ils n’auraient jamais besoin d’une guide touristique pour traduire. J’ai réalisé à quel point le potentiel du langage à toucher profondément et à avoir un impact sur d’autres vies était absolument satisfaisant. J’ai vu de mes propres yeux les possibilités infinies qui accompagnent l’apprentissage d’une nouvelle langue et l’immersion dans une culture différente. Et surtout, j’ai appris la valeur cruciale de la persévérance, peu importe la taille des obstacles sur mon chemin.
Marianne Joseph
III BCom Capital Marketing
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n the transcending beautifulness of the bountiful lands, she stood there watching, as days passed into weeks, and weeks into months and thereafter, years. She was merely a passer-by of this alluring land. Yet, found herself enthralled by its mysteries. The land itself was a riddle filled with dangerous dark secrets, filled with blood that flowed into rivers; tears that were shed when war loomed all over the place. Moonrise was the time when the haunting silence of melody filled the shrine called the land, where generations of people gathered themselves and built civilization. She, as grace was called and elegance bestowed, stood over to watch the land as it transformedinto a field of flowers and peaceful dreams. She was their vigil of night and watcher of land, over the times where places became mountains and rivers became seas. For she was their guardian, though they might know it not, she had stood and wept with them when they perished, even as she stood now to watch them live their lives fully.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Tranquillity of the moon, a beacon of melancholic beauty. As the day passes, with all its jubilant and festive atmosphere, the rising of the moon heralds the arrival of the night, usually laced with the fear of the unknown, with darkness concealing dangers usually seen with light. Night strikes fear in every living soul, so much that every step, every tread is carefully calculated, for the unknown can devour a move even slightly done with rashness.
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As much as the night intimidates, the moon, the ghostly guardian in the skies, guides every soul with her silver glow, lighting even the darkest crevice with a pale shine. While fear is still present, it is being dispelled by the moon’s radiance in the hearts of every living soul. The people found their burden in the night easier to bear, for the moon is the angel that guards their waning hope. She holds this task until the glint that heralds the arrival of dawn. For all they understand, the moon teaches them to hope in the midst of fear. She is beautiful, yet she is lonely, as she saw the despair laced in people’s hearts and minds as they traversed the night. Jasmine Felicity
II BA English Literature
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n the transcending beautifulness of the bountiful lands, she stood there watching, as days passed into weeks, and weeks into months and thereafter, years. She was merely a passer-by of this alluring land. Yet, found herself enthralled by its mysteries. The land itself was a riddle filled with dangerous dark secrets, filled with blood that flowed into rivers; tears that were shed when war loomed all over the place. Moonrise was the time when the haunting silence of melody filled the shrine called the land, where generations of people gathered themselves and built civilization. She, as grace was called and elegance bestowed, stood over to watch the land as it transformedinto a field of flowers and peaceful dreams. She was their vigil of night and watcher of land, over the times where places became mountains and rivers became seas. For she was their guardian, though they might know it not, she had stood and wept with them when they perished, even as she stood now to watch them live their lives fully.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Tranquillity of the moon, a beacon of melancholic beauty. As the day passes, with all its jubilant and festive atmosphere, the rising of the moon heralds the arrival of the night, usually laced with the fear of the unknown, with darkness concealing dangers usually seen with light. Night strikes fear in every living soul, so much that every step, every tread is carefully calculated, for the unknown can devour a move even slightly done with rashness.
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As much as the night intimidates, the moon, the ghostly guardian in the skies, guides every soul with her silver glow, lighting even the darkest crevice with a pale shine. While fear is still present, it is being dispelled by the moon’s radiance in the hearts of every living soul. The people found their burden in the night easier to bear, for the moon is the angel that guards their waning hope. She holds this task until the glint that heralds the arrival of dawn. For all they understand, the moon teaches them to hope in the midst of fear. She is beautiful, yet she is lonely, as she saw the despair laced in people’s hearts and minds as they traversed the night. Jasmine Felicity
II BA English Literature
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tImtfPnse XcpWoaWnIfpw k-vIqfnse Nnó s]¬InSm§fpw ]pcpj\Kv\X F§ s\bncn¡psaóv Iïpa\Ênem¡póXv Ahn sS \nómWv. HmUntämdnb¯nsâ apIÄ \n ebnse ¢mkv apdnIfnð ]co£¡me¯v kq¸Àhnj\v \nð¡pó bphA²ym]nI amÀ¡pw Nnet¸mÄ Nne ZÀi\ku`mKy§Ä Gäp hmt§ïnhón«pïv. kq¸Àhnjsaóv R§Ä Ifnbm¡n]dbpó ]co£¸Wn A§s\ \oehnjambn amdpw. HmUntämdnb¯nsâ apIfnð sXt¡bä¯v I\men\p A`napJambpÅ apdnbnð {]oUn {Kn¡mÀ¡v ¢msÊSp¡pt¼mÄ Hcp hÀjw (AXv {]oUn{KnbpsS A´na_m¨pIfmhm \mWv km²yX. ImcWw ]nóoSv B ¢mkv apdnIÄ XsóbnñmXmbn. HmUntämdnbw s]m fn¨p hepXm¡pIbpw sNbvXp) Hcp ]pÅn¡p bnð aXnen\cnInse ]mgvac¯nð hóncpóp ]mSm³ XpS§n.
AhnSs¯ ihIpSoc§Ä s]mfn¨v Ahin ã§Ä _Ôp¡Ä kz´w cmPyt¯¡v sImïpt]mbn FómWdnbm³ IgnªXv. Ct¸mgpw sIm¨p s]¬Ip«nIsf \oehnjw IpSn¸n¡m³ {]ZÀi\IpXpInIÄ AhnsS ¯póptïm Bthm. Aós¯ ]pÅn¸q¦pbnensâ F{Xmas¯ Xeapdbmbncn¡pw Ct¸mÄ Fsâ a\ Êns\ cmK`cnXam¡m³ FsâbcnInse¯n bncn¡póXv? Sudha Balachandran Retd. Professor Department of Malayalam
BZysams¡ Ip«nIfpw Rm\pw AXv Bkz Zn¨p. ¢mkv \nÀ¯nsh¨v R§Ä Ipbnð¸m«v ckn¡pw. ]nsó¸nsó Hcp \nhr¯nbpw Cñm Xmbn. Rm³ ¢mkv FSp¡ð \nÀ¯nbmð Ipbnepw ]m«v \nÀ¯pw. Rm³ ]Tn¸n¨pXpS §pt¼mÄ Ipbnepw It¨cn XpS§pw. Ip«nIÄ Nncn¨hicmbn.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
\KcIm´mca²y¯nð \nóv ]q¦pbnð¸m«v Dbcm³ XpS§n bn«v Nne \mfpIfmbn.
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"Ccpï Xame h\¯n³ lr¯nð \nóp ]Xps¡¸mhsamscmä¡pbnð IqIpóq' FópÅnð \nóv kpKXIpamcn aqfpóp. a\Ênsemcp Xame h\w apf¸n¡m³ XpS§th Hcp ]gb IY HmÀ½ hóp. FdWmIpfw skâ v sXtckmkv tImtfPv HmUntämdnb¯nsâ ]nónð Hcp PqXivaim\apïv. Asô«v ihIqSoc§Ä Ipd sªmóv CSnªpw s]mfnªpw ]d¼nsâ \Sp¡mbn«pïv. _m¡nsbms¡ AXmXv kokWnð hfcpó Im«psNSnIfpw s]m´Ifpw \ndªv ImSp aqSn¡nS¡pw. B ivaim\`qan tIm¬shân\v In«nsb¦nð R§fpsS Øe]cnanXn¡v hensbmcp ]cnlmcamtbs\. Øew hm§m³ tIm¬shâ v X¿mdmWv. F{Xtbm Ime§fmbn AhnsS Bscbpw kwk-vIcn¨n«nñ. AXhnsS ]mgSªp InS¡póXp sImïv R§Ä¡v At\Iw {]iv\§fpïv. cm{Xnbpw ]Iepw AhnSw IÅòmcpsSbpw kmaqlyhncp²òmcpsSbpw
HSphnsemcp\mÄ Rm³ kÀÆiànbpsaSp¯v Ipbnent\mSv D¨¯nð ]dªp, tl Ipbnte, A¸pd¯v tImÀ¸tdj³Imcv NhdnSpó ]d ¼pïv. AhnsS§m\pw t]mbncpóp ]mSv! F\n¡v thsd ]Wnbpïv. Hcp aebmfw A²ym]nI¡v H«pw tNcm¯ sNbv¯v Bbnt¸mbn FódnbmbvIbñ. GsXms¡tbm ]qÀhhnZymÀ°n\nIÄ Is¯gpXnt¨mZn¨p, anÊnsâ ¢mknð Hcp IŸq¦pbnð hóp ieyw sN¿pópshóv hmÀ¯ Iïtñm, F´mbn ]cnWmaw Fóv. Ipbnens\ hnc«ntbmSn¨ AcknIbmbn Ah cpsS apónð {]Xy£s¸Sm³ Xosc Cãap ïmbnñ. AXpsImïv B tNmZyw `wKnbmbn Hgnhm¡n adp]SnsbgpXn. Cóv B ¢mkvapdnbnñ. ivaim\`qan F§s\ bncn¡pópshóv aXnen\n¸pdw IqSn k-vIq«À ]mbn¨p hcpt¼mÄ ImWm\mhnñ. 119
No«p Ifn¡mcpsSbpw amdnbncpóp.
hnlmc`qanbmbn
tImtfPnse XcpWoaWnIfpw k-vIqfnse Nnó s]¬InSm§fpw ]pcpj\Kv\X F§ s\bncn¡psaóv Iïpa\Ênem¡póXv Ahn sS \nómWv. HmUntämdnb¯nsâ apIÄ \n ebnse ¢mkv apdnIfnð ]co£¡me¯v kq¸Àhnj\v \nð¡pó bphA²ym]nI amÀ¡pw Nnet¸mÄ Nne ZÀi\ku`mKy§Ä Gäp hmt§ïnhón«pïv. kq¸Àhnjsaóv R§Ä Ifnbm¡n]dbpó ]co£¸Wn A§s\ \oehnjambn amdpw. HmUntämdnb¯nsâ apIfnð sXt¡bä¯v I\men\p A`napJambpÅ apdnbnð {]oUn {Kn¡mÀ¡v ¢msÊSp¡pt¼mÄ Hcp hÀjw (AXv {]oUn{KnbpsS A´na_m¨pIfmhm \mWv km²yX. ImcWw ]nóoSv B ¢mkv apdnIÄ XsóbnñmXmbn. HmUntämdnbw s]m fn¨p hepXm¡pIbpw sNbvXp) Hcp ]pÅn¡p bnð aXnen\cnInse ]mgvac¯nð hóncpóp ]mSm³ XpS§n.
AhnSs¯ ihIpSoc§Ä s]mfn¨v Ahin ã§Ä _Ôp¡Ä kz´w cmPyt¯¡v sImïpt]mbn FómWdnbm³ IgnªXv. Ct¸mgpw sIm¨p s]¬Ip«nIsf \oehnjw IpSn¸n¡m³ {]ZÀi\IpXpInIÄ AhnsS ¯póptïm Bthm. Aós¯ ]pÅn¸q¦pbnensâ F{Xmas¯ Xeapdbmbncn¡pw Ct¸mÄ Fsâ a\ Êns\ cmK`cnXam¡m³ FsâbcnInse¯n bncn¡póXv? Sudha Balachandran Retd. Professor Department of Malayalam
BZysams¡ Ip«nIfpw Rm\pw AXv Bkz Zn¨p. ¢mkv \nÀ¯nsh¨v R§Ä Ipbnð¸m«v ckn¡pw. ]nsó¸nsó Hcp \nhr¯nbpw Cñm Xmbn. Rm³ ¢mkv FSp¡ð \nÀ¯nbmð Ipbnepw ]m«v \nÀ¯pw. Rm³ ]Tn¸n¨pXpS §pt¼mÄ Ipbnepw It¨cn XpS§pw. Ip«nIÄ Nncn¨hicmbn.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
\KcIm´mca²y¯nð \nóv ]q¦pbnð¸m«v Dbcm³ XpS§n bn«v Nne \mfpIfmbn.
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"Ccpï Xame h\¯n³ lr¯nð \nóp ]Xps¡¸mhsamscmä¡pbnð IqIpóq' FópÅnð \nóv kpKXIpamcn aqfpóp. a\Ênsemcp Xame h\w apf¸n¡m³ XpS§th Hcp ]gb IY HmÀ½ hóp. FdWmIpfw skâ v sXtckmkv tImtfPv HmUntämdnb¯nsâ ]nónð Hcp PqXivaim\apïv. Asô«v ihIqSoc§Ä Ipd sªmóv CSnªpw s]mfnªpw ]d¼nsâ \Sp¡mbn«pïv. _m¡nsbms¡ AXmXv kokWnð hfcpó Im«psNSnIfpw s]m´Ifpw \ndªv ImSp aqSn¡nS¡pw. B ivaim\`qan tIm¬shân\v In«nsb¦nð R§fpsS Øe]cnanXn¡v hensbmcp ]cnlmcamtbs\. Øew hm§m³ tIm¬shâ v X¿mdmWv. F{Xtbm Ime§fmbn AhnsS Bscbpw kwk-vIcn¨n«nñ. AXhnsS ]mgSªp InS¡póXp sImïv R§Ä¡v At\Iw {]iv\§fpïv. cm{Xnbpw ]Iepw AhnSw IÅòmcpsSbpw kmaqlyhncp²òmcpsSbpw
HSphnsemcp\mÄ Rm³ kÀÆiànbpsaSp¯v Ipbnent\mSv D¨¯nð ]dªp, tl Ipbnte, A¸pd¯v tImÀ¸tdj³Imcv NhdnSpó ]d ¼pïv. AhnsS§m\pw t]mbncpóp ]mSv! F\n¡v thsd ]Wnbpïv. Hcp aebmfw A²ym]nI¡v H«pw tNcm¯ sNbv¯v Bbnt¸mbn FódnbmbvIbñ. GsXms¡tbm ]qÀhhnZymÀ°n\nIÄ Is¯gpXnt¨mZn¨p, anÊnsâ ¢mknð Hcp IŸq¦pbnð hóp ieyw sN¿pópshóv hmÀ¯ Iïtñm, F´mbn ]cnWmaw Fóv. Ipbnens\ hnc«ntbmSn¨ AcknIbmbn Ah cpsS apónð {]Xy£s¸Sm³ Xosc Cãap ïmbnñ. AXpsImïv B tNmZyw `wKnbmbn Hgnhm¡n adp]SnsbgpXn. Cóv B ¢mkvapdnbnñ. ivaim\`qan F§s\ bncn¡pópshóv aXnen\n¸pdw IqSn k-vIq«À ]mbn¨p hcpt¼mÄ ImWm\mhnñ. 119
A WHITE CANVAS PAINT AND BRUSH HAD A DISCUSSION THEY SPOKE ABOUT LIFE Kavya Jinu, BA
Communicative English
Nishta N Sharma
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
II BA Communicative English
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Evening light Lingering eyes A cat passes by.
Nishta N Sharma
II BA Communicative English
Nishta N Sharma
II BA Communicative English
Nishta N Sharma
II BA Communicative English
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A WHITE CANVAS PAINT AND BRUSH HAD A DISCUSSION THEY SPOKE ABOUT LIFE Kavya Jinu, BA
Communicative English
Nishta N Sharma
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
II BA Communicative English
120
Evening light Lingering eyes A cat passes by.
Nishta N Sharma
II BA Communicative English
Nishta N Sharma
II BA Communicative English
Nishta N Sharma
II BA Communicative English
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Et bien, pour tout ceci, nous devons avoir gravé notre présence plus profondément dans leurs cœurs. Et sérieusem*nt, ce n’est pas du gâteau. Toute notre vie compte ! Nos paroles, nos pensées, nos actes et même nos gestes comptent ! Et si vous avez au moins une de ces personnes qui correspond à tous les critères ci-dessus, vous avez fait du bon travail, mon ami ! Vous l’avez là et maintenant ! Votre vie valait d’être vécue.
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ous êtes-vous déjà demandé qui sont les personnes qui seraient sincèrement près de votre cercueil en train de pleurer sur chacun des souvenirs que vous avez partagés ? Vos rires et vos conversations bruyantes se répercuteront-ils dans leurs cœurs ? Serait-il acceptable pour eux de reconnaître le fait que vous ne faites plus partie de leur voyage ? Sera-t-il terrible pour eux de dire au revoir ? Est-ce que quelqu’un vous manquera une fois que vous serez parti ? Beaucoup de personnes vous connaissent par votre nom. Mais combien d’entre eux vous connaissent par cœur et peuvent se connecter à vous ?
Je me suis toujours demandé si le mot « irremplaçable » n’était pas un peu surfait. Nous appelons certaines personnes « irremplaçables » une fois que nous sommes dans une phase où tout est incomplet sans elles. Mais nous le disons sans penser que rien ni personne n’est permanent. Les gens vont et viennent. Certains d’entre eux laissent leur empreinte audacieuse et claire tandis que d’autres disparaissent comme ça, sans se retourner. J’ai lu quelque part que “C’est notre amour et notre préoccupation qui rendent une personne si spéciale et une fois que nous avons surmonté cela, elle n’est plus qu’une personne ordinaire, comme les autres”. Vérifier que les personnes que nous aimons et dont nous nous soucions vont bien est tout ce que nous pouvons faire dans ce monde en
pleine croissance. Combien de temps faut-il pour envoyer un texto « Comment ça va ?”. La gentillesse et l’amour gagnent les cœurs plus rapidement. Ces petites choses sont de la plus grande importance dans nos vies. Se nourrir de notre ego de ne pas faire le premier pas aura l’effet d’un poison lent. Cela finira par tuer la relation si spéciale que vous entreteniez autrefois. Ces appels téléphoniques, visites ou même SMS reportés ne feront que vous faire regretter d’apprendre la perte de cette personne. Alors vivez votre vie en faisant que chaque seconde vaille la peine d’être vécue ! Riez quand c’est drôle ! Souriez quand vous êtes heureux ! Pleurez si ça fait mal ! Grondez si ce n’est pas bien ! Parlez ouvertement quand tout est terne et amer ! Dites aux gens que vous les aimez si vous les aimez vraiment ! Contactez ceux qui vous tiennent vraiment à cœur ! Soyons là les uns pour les autres ; soutenons-nous les uns les autres. Soyons gentils avec les autres et aussi avec nous-mêmes ; prêtez l’oreille sans jugement et encouragez chaque petite chose. Ainsi, le paradis est juste là !
Ms. Alanna Nicholas,
Assistant Professor, Dept. of French
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Et bien, pour tout ceci, nous devons avoir gravé notre présence plus profondément dans leurs cœurs. Et sérieusem*nt, ce n’est pas du gâteau. Toute notre vie compte ! Nos paroles, nos pensées, nos actes et même nos gestes comptent ! Et si vous avez au moins une de ces personnes qui correspond à tous les critères ci-dessus, vous avez fait du bon travail, mon ami ! Vous l’avez là et maintenant ! Votre vie valait d’être vécue.
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ous êtes-vous déjà demandé qui sont les personnes qui seraient sincèrement près de votre cercueil en train de pleurer sur chacun des souvenirs que vous avez partagés ? Vos rires et vos conversations bruyantes se répercuteront-ils dans leurs cœurs ? Serait-il acceptable pour eux de reconnaître le fait que vous ne faites plus partie de leur voyage ? Sera-t-il terrible pour eux de dire au revoir ? Est-ce que quelqu’un vous manquera une fois que vous serez parti ? Beaucoup de personnes vous connaissent par votre nom. Mais combien d’entre eux vous connaissent par cœur et peuvent se connecter à vous ?
Je me suis toujours demandé si le mot « irremplaçable » n’était pas un peu surfait. Nous appelons certaines personnes « irremplaçables » une fois que nous sommes dans une phase où tout est incomplet sans elles. Mais nous le disons sans penser que rien ni personne n’est permanent. Les gens vont et viennent. Certains d’entre eux laissent leur empreinte audacieuse et claire tandis que d’autres disparaissent comme ça, sans se retourner. J’ai lu quelque part que “C’est notre amour et notre préoccupation qui rendent une personne si spéciale et une fois que nous avons surmonté cela, elle n’est plus qu’une personne ordinaire, comme les autres”. Vérifier que les personnes que nous aimons et dont nous nous soucions vont bien est tout ce que nous pouvons faire dans ce monde en
pleine croissance. Combien de temps faut-il pour envoyer un texto « Comment ça va ?”. La gentillesse et l’amour gagnent les cœurs plus rapidement. Ces petites choses sont de la plus grande importance dans nos vies. Se nourrir de notre ego de ne pas faire le premier pas aura l’effet d’un poison lent. Cela finira par tuer la relation si spéciale que vous entreteniez autrefois. Ces appels téléphoniques, visites ou même SMS reportés ne feront que vous faire regretter d’apprendre la perte de cette personne. Alors vivez votre vie en faisant que chaque seconde vaille la peine d’être vécue ! Riez quand c’est drôle ! Souriez quand vous êtes heureux ! Pleurez si ça fait mal ! Grondez si ce n’est pas bien ! Parlez ouvertement quand tout est terne et amer ! Dites aux gens que vous les aimez si vous les aimez vraiment ! Contactez ceux qui vous tiennent vraiment à cœur ! Soyons là les uns pour les autres ; soutenons-nous les uns les autres. Soyons gentils avec les autres et aussi avec nous-mêmes ; prêtez l’oreille sans jugement et encouragez chaque petite chose. Ainsi, le paradis est juste là !
Ms. Alanna Nicholas,
Assistant Professor, Dept. of French
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woman stood near a flowing stream, Turmoil filling her head with steam, Will I be able to achieve my dream, All I want to do right now is scream, Wouldn’t it be nice if life was fair, Still, I will stand up and dare, Fighting my way right from the womb, Sure it will end only at my tomb.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Helping hands along the way, Has kept my troubles at bay, Love and nurturing care from my mother, Has made me wholesome and stronger, Though you are far away, I know you love me anyway, My sister is my gift, My rock, behind the veil of mist. Besties, I treasure today, Strengthen my will to foray, Social issues to care and bare, Atrocities against us so hard to bear, Educators pave the way, NGO’s strive to do wrong away, If we don’t take apt measures today, Survival will deplete day by day.
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Oh! Help us fight, Wanna prolong our time of flight, As the cycle of life whirls round and round, Women in my life have held their ground, The base for anything is your home, It either nurtures or pushes you to doom, Thank you Lord, for all the women in my life today, Now and in future all the way. Paul Susan
(1989-91 Zoology Main Batch)
अंधेरी गलियोों से गुजरता हूं मै अच््छछाई की रोशनी से मुह मोड़ता हूं मै लेकिन जब बुराई की दलदल मेें फंसने लगू एक अनोखी शक्ति से घेर जाता हूं मै कभी कभी सोचने लगता हूं, क््यया भगवान को सबसे प््ययारा हूं मै? फिर नजर पड़़ी ईश्वर की उस सृष्टि पर जिसका लाडला हूं मै मेरी हर कमी को तूने स््ववीकारा मेरी हर ज़़िद को तूने किया पूरा अब यह यकीन होगया है मुझे कि तू हर पल है मेरा सहारा कितनी अलग है तू कितनी अविश्वसनीय है तू तूने अपने हिस््ससे की खुशी भी की मेरे नाम ऐसे कौन कर सकता है सिवाय तेरे, तुझे प्रणाम आज मै एलान करता हूं मैैं बना हूं तुझी से मैैं मिल जाऊंगा तुझी मेें क््योोंकि तू और मै एक है मेरी माँ तू सबसे नेक है । Priya Soly
II BA Economics
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woman stood near a flowing stream, Turmoil filling her head with steam, Will I be able to achieve my dream, All I want to do right now is scream, Wouldn’t it be nice if life was fair, Still, I will stand up and dare, Fighting my way right from the womb, Sure it will end only at my tomb.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Helping hands along the way, Has kept my troubles at bay, Love and nurturing care from my mother, Has made me wholesome and stronger, Though you are far away, I know you love me anyway, My sister is my gift, My rock, behind the veil of mist. Besties, I treasure today, Strengthen my will to foray, Social issues to care and bare, Atrocities against us so hard to bear, Educators pave the way, NGO’s strive to do wrong away, If we don’t take apt measures today, Survival will deplete day by day.
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Oh! Help us fight, Wanna prolong our time of flight, As the cycle of life whirls round and round, Women in my life have held their ground, The base for anything is your home, It either nurtures or pushes you to doom, Thank you Lord, for all the women in my life today, Now and in future all the way. Paul Susan
(1989-91 Zoology Main Batch)
अंधेरी गलियोों से गुजरता हूं मै अच््छछाई की रोशनी से मुह मोड़ता हूं मै लेकिन जब बुराई की दलदल मेें फंसने लगू एक अनोखी शक्ति से घेर जाता हूं मै कभी कभी सोचने लगता हूं, क््यया भगवान को सबसे प््ययारा हूं मै? फिर नजर पड़़ी ईश्वर की उस सृष्टि पर जिसका लाडला हूं मै मेरी हर कमी को तूने स््ववीकारा मेरी हर ज़़िद को तूने किया पूरा अब यह यकीन होगया है मुझे कि तू हर पल है मेरा सहारा कितनी अलग है तू कितनी अविश्वसनीय है तू तूने अपने हिस््ससे की खुशी भी की मेरे नाम ऐसे कौन कर सकता है सिवाय तेरे, तुझे प्रणाम आज मै एलान करता हूं मैैं बना हूं तुझी से मैैं मिल जाऊंगा तुझी मेें क््योोंकि तू और मै एक है मेरी माँ तू सबसे नेक है । Priya Soly
II BA Economics
125
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
bmÀóp. FñmtcmSpw _ey kvt\lm HmÄ¡v. JZoP ho«ptPmen¡v t]mbnIn«pó ]Ww sImïmWv IpSpw_w IgnbWXv. Bkva ImcWw an¡ Znhk§fnepw R½¡v ]Wn¡v t]mhm³ km[n¡mdnñ. hfsc _p²nap«nbmsW¦nepw ]Tn¡m\pÅ XmXv]cyw ImcWw ]m¯p ]ÅnIqS¯n t¸m¡v apS¡mdnñ. hensbmcp Um¡n« dmIWsaóm HmfvsS ]qXn. ]t£¦nev ]¯mw ¢mÊv ]mkmb Hmsf XpSÀóv ]Tn¸n¡m³ Imbnïmbnñ. ]nsó Hmfv D½msâ IqsS ho«pthe¡v t]mIm³ XpS§n. A§s\ bncn¡pt¼mgm R½sS Abðho«nð ]p Xnb Xmak¡mcs\¯nbXv.ssSensâ ]Wn bm Hm\v. kz´w hoSv FdWmIpf¯v. \ñ kz`mhw. Aôp t\tcmw \nk-vIcn¡pw. CSbvs¡ms¡ ss^kð ho«nð hcpw. R§fv kwkmcn¨ncn¡pw. \ñ am\y\mb sNdp¸¡mc³.
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ae¸pdw Pnñbnse th§cbv¡Sp¯pÅ Hcp {Kmaw. lcnXm`bnepw ]¨ ¸nepw tIcf¯nse thtdXp Øes¯bpw shñpó at\mlcamb {Kmaw. Ccphi§fnepw ]¨¸pX¸Wnªp \nð¡pó ]mS¯n\p \SphnepÅ ]mX bneqsS \o§pIbmWv \koÀ kmln_nsâ ImÀ. ]Xnt\gp hbkpÅ Xsâ aIÄ kmlnXbv¡v ]pXnbm¹sb At\zjn¨nd§nbXmWv kmln_v. sNdp¡\v hnZym`ymkansñ¦nepw \ñ Xdhm«p ]mc¼cyw \nÀ_ÔamWv kmln_n\v. Nodn¸mbpó ImÀ s]«óv t{_¡n«p. ]I¨p t]mb kmln_n sâ ASpt¯¡v Hcp hr²³ ISóphóp. Nncn¨ apJhpambn Hcp en^väv Xcptam Fóv hr²³ tNmZn¨p. Aev]w aSntbmsS BsW¦nepw kmln_v k½Xn¨p. Imdnð Ibdnb hr²³ koänð Nmcn ]pdt¯¡v t\m¡nbncn¸mbn. t]cv Xnc¡nb kmln_nt\mSv tImb Fóp am{Xw AbmÄ ]dªp.
Ft§m«mWv bm{X Fóp tNmZn¨ hr²t\mSv Xsâ aIÄ¡v Hcp sNdp¡s\ At\zjn¨v Cd§nbXmsWóv adp]Sn ]dªp. AXp tI«t¸mÄ hr²sâ I®nð \nóv I®p\oÀ s]mSnbm³ XpS§n. Imcyw Xnc¡nb kmln _n\v apónð hr²³ a\Êp Xpdóp.... R½sS t]cv apl½Zv tImb. R½sS _ohn JZoP. R½¡v Ggp a¡fm. Aôp s]®pw cïv BWpw. aq¯bmfv ]Xn\mdp hbkpÅ ^m¯nabmWv. Hmsf ]m¯qóm Fñmcpw hnfnIym. Hmfv ]Tn¡m³ anSp¡n
Hcp Znhkw ]Wn¡v t]mb JZoP Xe Id§n hoWp. Bip]{Xnbnð hniZamb ]cntim[\bnð HmÄ¡v Xebnð apgbm sWópw F{Xbpw thKw Hm¸tdj³ thW saópw Um¡n«À ]dªp. ]s£ AXn\v Hcp e£w cq]tbmfw thWw. A{Xbpw Imiv Fsâ I¿nð Cñmbncpóp. ]cnN b¡mcmb ]etcmSpw Imip ISw tNmZn s¨¦nepw Bcpw Xcm³ X¿mdñmbncpóp. Xncn¨v Bip]{Xnbnð F¯nb Rm³ IïXv Hm¸tdj\pÅ ]WaSbv¡pó ss^kens\bmWv. A§s\ JZoPbpsS Hm¸tdj³ \Sóp. Imiv XncnsI Xcm³ kmhImiw tNmZn¨t¸mÄ AXn\n th sïóv Hm³ ]dªp. B \nanjw F´p ]d bWsaódnbmsX Fsâ I®pIÄ \nd sªmgpIn. {ItaW ss^kð Fsâ ho«nse Hcp AwKs¯t¸msebmbn. Hms\ FñmÀ¡pw ho«nð s]cp¯v Imcymbncpóp. ]m¯qs\ XpSÀóv ]Tn¸n¡Wsaóv ss^kð ]dªp. AXn\pÅ sNehpw Hm³ t\m¡msaópw. Fsâ FXnÀ¸v Hm³ Imcym¡oem. A§s\ ]m¯p hoïpw ]Ån ¡qS¯nð t]mIm³ XpS§n. ]m¯q\v Ieym W{]mbambn. \ñ BtemN\IÄ hsó ¦nepw kv{Xo[\¯nsâ t]cnð Hópw icn bmbnñ. BbnSbv¡v ss^kð \m«nð t]mbncn ¡pIbmbncpóp. Xncns¨¯nb ss^kð IeymW¡mcyadnªt¸mÄ ]m¯qs\ \n ¡mlv Ign¡m³ XmXv]cyapsïóv Adn
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bmÀóp. FñmtcmSpw _ey kvt\lm HmÄ¡v. JZoP ho«ptPmen¡v t]mbnIn«pó ]Ww sImïmWv IpSpw_w IgnbWXv. Bkva ImcWw an¡ Znhk§fnepw R½¡v ]Wn¡v t]mhm³ km[n¡mdnñ. hfsc _p²nap«nbmsW¦nepw ]Tn¡m\pÅ XmXv]cyw ImcWw ]m¯p ]ÅnIqS¯n t¸m¡v apS¡mdnñ. hensbmcp Um¡n« dmIWsaóm HmfvsS ]qXn. ]t£¦nev ]¯mw ¢mÊv ]mkmb Hmsf XpSÀóv ]Tn¸n¡m³ Imbnïmbnñ. ]nsó Hmfv D½msâ IqsS ho«pthe¡v t]mIm³ XpS§n. A§s\ bncn¡pt¼mgm R½sS Abðho«nð ]p Xnb Xmak¡mcs\¯nbXv.ssSensâ ]Wn bm Hm\v. kz´w hoSv FdWmIpf¯v. \ñ kz`mhw. Aôp t\tcmw \nk-vIcn¡pw. CSbvs¡ms¡ ss^kð ho«nð hcpw. R§fv kwkmcn¨ncn¡pw. \ñ am\y\mb sNdp¸¡mc³.
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ae¸pdw Pnñbnse th§cbv¡Sp¯pÅ Hcp {Kmaw. lcnXm`bnepw ]¨ ¸nepw tIcf¯nse thtdXp Øes¯bpw shñpó at\mlcamb {Kmaw. Ccphi§fnepw ]¨¸pX¸Wnªp \nð¡pó ]mS¯n\p \SphnepÅ ]mX bneqsS \o§pIbmWv \koÀ kmln_nsâ ImÀ. ]Xnt\gp hbkpÅ Xsâ aIÄ kmlnXbv¡v ]pXnbm¹sb At\zjn¨nd§nbXmWv kmln_v. sNdp¡\v hnZym`ymkansñ¦nepw \ñ Xdhm«p ]mc¼cyw \nÀ_ÔamWv kmln_n\v. Nodn¸mbpó ImÀ s]«óv t{_¡n«p. ]I¨p t]mb kmln_n sâ ASpt¯¡v Hcp hr²³ ISóphóp. Nncn¨ apJhpambn Hcp en^väv Xcptam Fóv hr²³ tNmZn¨p. Aev]w aSntbmsS BsW¦nepw kmln_v k½Xn¨p. Imdnð Ibdnb hr²³ koänð Nmcn ]pdt¯¡v t\m¡nbncn¸mbn. t]cv Xnc¡nb kmln_nt\mSv tImb Fóp am{Xw AbmÄ ]dªp.
Ft§m«mWv bm{X Fóp tNmZn¨ hr²t\mSv Xsâ aIÄ¡v Hcp sNdp¡s\ At\zjn¨v Cd§nbXmsWóv adp]Sn ]dªp. AXp tI«t¸mÄ hr²sâ I®nð \nóv I®p\oÀ s]mSnbm³ XpS§n. Imcyw Xnc¡nb kmln _n\v apónð hr²³ a\Êp Xpdóp.... R½sS t]cv apl½Zv tImb. R½sS _ohn JZoP. R½¡v Ggp a¡fm. Aôp s]®pw cïv BWpw. aq¯bmfv ]Xn\mdp hbkpÅ ^m¯nabmWv. Hmsf ]m¯qóm Fñmcpw hnfnIym. Hmfv ]Tn¡m³ anSp¡n
Hcp Znhkw ]Wn¡v t]mb JZoP Xe Id§n hoWp. Bip]{Xnbnð hniZamb ]cntim[\bnð HmÄ¡v Xebnð apgbm sWópw F{Xbpw thKw Hm¸tdj³ thW saópw Um¡n«À ]dªp. ]s£ AXn\v Hcp e£w cq]tbmfw thWw. A{Xbpw Imiv Fsâ I¿nð Cñmbncpóp. ]cnN b¡mcmb ]etcmSpw Imip ISw tNmZn s¨¦nepw Bcpw Xcm³ X¿mdñmbncpóp. Xncn¨v Bip]{Xnbnð F¯nb Rm³ IïXv Hm¸tdj\pÅ ]WaSbv¡pó ss^kens\bmWv. A§s\ JZoPbpsS Hm¸tdj³ \Sóp. Imiv XncnsI Xcm³ kmhImiw tNmZn¨t¸mÄ AXn\n th sïóv Hm³ ]dªp. B \nanjw F´p ]d bWsaódnbmsX Fsâ I®pIÄ \nd sªmgpIn. {ItaW ss^kð Fsâ ho«nse Hcp AwKs¯t¸msebmbn. Hms\ FñmÀ¡pw ho«nð s]cp¯v Imcymbncpóp. ]m¯qs\ XpSÀóv ]Tn¸n¡Wsaóv ss^kð ]dªp. AXn\pÅ sNehpw Hm³ t\m¡msaópw. Fsâ FXnÀ¸v Hm³ Imcym¡oem. A§s\ ]m¯p hoïpw ]Ån ¡qS¯nð t]mIm³ XpS§n. ]m¯q\v Ieym W{]mbambn. \ñ BtemN\IÄ hsó ¦nepw kv{Xo[\¯nsâ t]cnð Hópw icn bmbnñ. BbnSbv¡v ss^kð \m«nð t]mbncn ¡pIbmbncpóp. Xncns¨¯nb ss^kð IeymW¡mcyadnªt¸mÄ ]m¯qs\ \n ¡mlv Ign¡m³ XmXv]cyapsïóv Adn
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bn¨p. R§Ä¡v \qdph«wk½Xambncpóp. ss^kensâ ho«pImÀ¡v Cu hnhml ¯n\v XmXv]cyansñópw AXpsImïv Ieym Ww Npcp§nb sNehnð ChnsS h¨p \S ¯msaópw Hm³ ]dªp. ]nsó IqSpX semópw BtemNn¨nñ. IeymWw `wKn bmbn \Sóp. ]m¯p ss^kensâ `mcy bmbn. IeymW¯n\v tijhpw ]Tn¸p XpScmw Fóp hnNmcns¨¦nepw KÀ`nWnbmbtXmsS Hmfv ]Tn¸v \nÀ¯n. ]m¯p Hcp s]¬Ipªn\v Pòw \ðIn. ]m¯qt\w Ipªnt\w Poh\m bncpóp Hm\v. Ipªnsâ Hómw ]ndómfnsâ Aóv ss^ken\v Hcp t^m¬ hóp. D½bv¡v kpJansñópw DSs\ \m«nse¯Wsaópw ]dªv ss^kð \m«nte¡v t]mbn. \m«nse¯nb ss^kensâ Hcp hnhchp anñmbncpóp. t^mWnð hnfns¨¦nepw AXv kzn¨vHm^v Bbncpóp. ss^kð Xncn ¨phcpsaó {]Xo£bnð ]m¯p Ignªp. A§s\ cïpamkw Ignªp.
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ss^kens\ tXSn Rm³ FdWmIpf s¯¯n. ss^kð Xó hnemk¯nð At\zjn¨t¸mÄ A§s\sbmcp Btf Csñóm Adntª. Rm³ BsI XfÀóp t]mbn tamt\.... Cópw R½sS hoSn\p apónð Xncn¨phcpó `À¯mhns\bpw
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Im¯v cïpI®pIÄ Ccn¸pïv. C{Xbpw ]dªt¸mtg¡pw apl½Znsâ I®pIÄ Ie§nbncpóp, kmln_nsâbpw. ss^k ensâbpw ]m¯phnsâbpw IeymWt^mt«m hr²³ kmln_n\p t\sc \o«n. t^mt«m bnse kpapJ\mb sNdp¸¡mcs\ Iï kmln_v sR«n. Xsâ aIÄ¡pthïn Xm³ ImWm³ t]mIpó ]¿³. F¦nepw Hópw anïnbnñ. ]St¨m\mWv Cbmsf Xsâ apónse¯n¨sXóv kmln_v HmÀ¯p. Añmbncpsó¦nð Xsâ aIfpw... hïn Ih ebnð F¯nbt¸mÄ Cd§m³ Hcp§nb tImbsb ho«nð sImïpt]mbn B¡msaóv kmln_v \nÀ_Ôw ]nSn¨p. hoSn\p apónð B Imdphóp \nót¸mÄ aIsf s\tômSptNÀ¯v ]nSn¨p `À¯mhns\ bpw Im¯ncn¡pó am\knI\ne sXänb cïpI®pIfmWv kmln_v IïXv. apl½Zns\ ho«nem¡n aS§nb kmln_v Hóv Xocpam\n¨p. Xsâ aIÄ¡v {]mb ]qÀ¯n BbXn\p tijw am{Xta hnhmlw \S¯q. AhÄ ]Tn¡s«. Xsâ aIÄ¡v ]m¯qsâ AhØ hccpXv..... Helna Rajan
II BA English Literature
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s I turn the pages of my memory, I can see vivid pictures of the ‘tails’ that touched my life. ‘Cleopatra’ and ‘Rover’ were the first characters who were sincere, playful and faithful followers of a girl of nine. ‘Cleo’ as I called her, was yellow, cream and white with a touch of black here and there. She walked around with her fluffy tail, holding it straight like a banner. If you had seen her you would certainly have called her a ‘proud cat’. Oh! Her majesty was very dear to me!
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bn¨p. R§Ä¡v \qdph«wk½Xambncpóp. ss^kensâ ho«pImÀ¡v Cu hnhml ¯n\v XmXv]cyansñópw AXpsImïv Ieym Ww Npcp§nb sNehnð ChnsS h¨p \S ¯msaópw Hm³ ]dªp. ]nsó IqSpX semópw BtemNn¨nñ. IeymWw `wKn bmbn \Sóp. ]m¯p ss^kensâ `mcy bmbn. IeymW¯n\v tijhpw ]Tn¸p XpScmw Fóp hnNmcns¨¦nepw KÀ`nWnbmbtXmsS Hmfv ]Tn¸v \nÀ¯n. ]m¯p Hcp s]¬Ipªn\v Pòw \ðIn. ]m¯qt\w Ipªnt\w Poh\m bncpóp Hm\v. Ipªnsâ Hómw ]ndómfnsâ Aóv ss^ken\v Hcp t^m¬ hóp. D½bv¡v kpJansñópw DSs\ \m«nse¯Wsaópw ]dªv ss^kð \m«nte¡v t]mbn. \m«nse¯nb ss^kensâ Hcp hnhchp anñmbncpóp. t^mWnð hnfns¨¦nepw AXv kzn¨vHm^v Bbncpóp. ss^kð Xncn ¨phcpsaó {]Xo£bnð ]m¯p Ignªp. A§s\ cïpamkw Ignªp.
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ss^kens\ tXSn Rm³ FdWmIpf s¯¯n. ss^kð Xó hnemk¯nð At\zjn¨t¸mÄ A§s\sbmcp Btf Csñóm Adntª. Rm³ BsI XfÀóp t]mbn tamt\.... Cópw R½sS hoSn\p apónð Xncn¨phcpó `À¯mhns\bpw
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Im¯v cïpI®pIÄ Ccn¸pïv. C{Xbpw ]dªt¸mtg¡pw apl½Znsâ I®pIÄ Ie§nbncpóp, kmln_nsâbpw. ss^k ensâbpw ]m¯phnsâbpw IeymWt^mt«m hr²³ kmln_n\p t\sc \o«n. t^mt«m bnse kpapJ\mb sNdp¸¡mcs\ Iï kmln_v sR«n. Xsâ aIÄ¡pthïn Xm³ ImWm³ t]mIpó ]¿³. F¦nepw Hópw anïnbnñ. ]St¨m\mWv Cbmsf Xsâ apónse¯n¨sXóv kmln_v HmÀ¯p. Añmbncpsó¦nð Xsâ aIfpw... hïn Ih ebnð F¯nbt¸mÄ Cd§m³ Hcp§nb tImbsb ho«nð sImïpt]mbn B¡msaóv kmln_v \nÀ_Ôw ]nSn¨p. hoSn\p apónð B Imdphóp \nót¸mÄ aIsf s\tômSptNÀ¯v ]nSn¨p `À¯mhns\ bpw Im¯ncn¡pó am\knI\ne sXänb cïpI®pIfmWv kmln_v IïXv. apl½Zns\ ho«nem¡n aS§nb kmln_v Hóv Xocpam\n¨p. Xsâ aIÄ¡v {]mb ]qÀ¯n BbXn\p tijw am{Xta hnhmlw \S¯q. AhÄ ]Tn¡s«. Xsâ aIÄ¡v ]m¯qsâ AhØ hccpXv..... Helna Rajan
II BA English Literature
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s I turn the pages of my memory, I can see vivid pictures of the ‘tails’ that touched my life. ‘Cleopatra’ and ‘Rover’ were the first characters who were sincere, playful and faithful followers of a girl of nine. ‘Cleo’ as I called her, was yellow, cream and white with a touch of black here and there. She walked around with her fluffy tail, holding it straight like a banner. If you had seen her you would certainly have called her a ‘proud cat’. Oh! Her majesty was very dear to me!
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Rover was a spaniel clothed in black and white with rather short legs and a bushy tail. He would be at your side always, except when it was time for a bath. Then he would go into hiding and finally, Cleo would find him, shivering in the storeroom, as if someone had already splashed cold water all over him.
When I was about 13 years old, there was heavy rain and floods in my hometown. The roads were like lakes and water flowed continuously from dawn to dusk. One morning as Appa, Amma, my sister and I stepped outside the gate to go to church, we saw a white bundle on the slope leading to the road. On close scrutiny, we realised it was a puppy; shivering and helplessly limp. I insisted that we take him inside and give him some warm milk. My Appa had to oblige, and I carried him inside, wiped his fluffy body and gave him some warm milk in a bowl which he lapped up immediately. He remained with us and we called him ‘Fluffy’.
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My Appa would look daily in the newspapers to find out whether anyone had mentioned that their dog was missing because Fluffy had a collar around his neck and we were sure that the floods had brought him to us. Luckily no one came looking for him and he remained with us.
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Years later, we lost Fluffy in an accident right in front of our house when he ran onto the road and was hit by a car. I cried bitterly because we had become good friends and strangely enough we lost him close to where we found him!
As if to compensate for our great loss, we got a kitten who was all hair, white and blue eyed. She was named ‘Fluffy’ after ‘the dear departed’. Her bushy white tail and blue eyes attracted everyone and while she reigned like a princess, Appa brought a small puppy who was called ‘Tiny’ because she was forever tiny. She had only an apology of a tail and when she felt very happy, her whole tiny body would shake! What a pet she was! One
day when Appa was breaking a coconut, she jumped forward and………. To our misfortune and her ill luck was hit and she collapsed! Very bad days followed to compensate for the joy she gave us.
Tippu was a tall and strong character - a police-trained pup who faithfully kept watch for many years. He was feared by most of the children who came to our house because of his size and bark. He was the last of the ‘tails’ I knew as my pet in the house where I grew up because I completed my studies and left for Ernakulam to take up the job of a junior lecturer at St. Teresa’s College. I enjoyed my hostel life for the next six months but I missed my pets. Life became busy after marriage when I had to manage my career, family, children and had to adjust to the hectic days in the Bank quarters, my husband’s transfers and finally succeeding in building a house of our own, which we called ‘Sharon’. Since my husband also loved pets, we had many of them and they grew up with the children - ‘Pussma’ who came all the way from Ooty and who enjoyed the world around her for 19 years until she was finally found guilty of snatching chicken from their perch or a tree nearby. The angry owner planned to use an airgun on her but to her luck, she was taken away to safety by my mom-in-law and she spent the rest of her days with her.
I cannot forget ‘Kitty’, a loving mother who had many kittens and I must mention Catty who used to accompany us to the movies and watch the screen without any distractions. Most of the viewers would comment on her perch on one of our shoulders with eyes glued to the screen! Kitty will always be remembered as the mother of Tom or Thomas, a handsome guy who was the heartthrob of everyone. He and his son Tim would climb the coconut tree to quite a height and scramble down carefully while everyone gasped at the manner in which they went up!
Snowy and Tubby were pomeranian twins who did the role of security for some time until Tubby was taken away by a relative who was longing to have a pet. Tippu, Spotty and Topsy kept a tight watch over the house while Joji and Undu the Persians led a life of luxury inside the house.
Bunny, a brown Pom, was so cute and loving that one Christmas eve when the carol singers left, one of them kidnapped him. Though we realised that he was taken, we couldn’t find him anywhere in spite of organising a search party every evening after class and work. A month later, the man who had carried away Bunny came with him to our house with tearful apologies, confessed his crime and Bunny jumped out of the bag, all skin and bones because he had refused to take anything except water! Much water had flowed under the bridge since the days when ‘tails’ played a big role in my life. I sit back and remember each of them with love and regard as I see ‘Ginger’ the Persian being petted and pampered by my grandchildren along with Browny and Marshmallow.
Let me conclude my tale by emphasising what my parents, husband and children (and now my grandchildren) always believed: that love and concern for pets will only deepen one’s love for our fellow human beings! Ms. MARY TERESA
Former HOD, English Language and Literature
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Rover was a spaniel clothed in black and white with rather short legs and a bushy tail. He would be at your side always, except when it was time for a bath. Then he would go into hiding and finally, Cleo would find him, shivering in the storeroom, as if someone had already splashed cold water all over him.
When I was about 13 years old, there was heavy rain and floods in my hometown. The roads were like lakes and water flowed continuously from dawn to dusk. One morning as Appa, Amma, my sister and I stepped outside the gate to go to church, we saw a white bundle on the slope leading to the road. On close scrutiny, we realised it was a puppy; shivering and helplessly limp. I insisted that we take him inside and give him some warm milk. My Appa had to oblige, and I carried him inside, wiped his fluffy body and gave him some warm milk in a bowl which he lapped up immediately. He remained with us and we called him ‘Fluffy’.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
My Appa would look daily in the newspapers to find out whether anyone had mentioned that their dog was missing because Fluffy had a collar around his neck and we were sure that the floods had brought him to us. Luckily no one came looking for him and he remained with us.
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Years later, we lost Fluffy in an accident right in front of our house when he ran onto the road and was hit by a car. I cried bitterly because we had become good friends and strangely enough we lost him close to where we found him!
As if to compensate for our great loss, we got a kitten who was all hair, white and blue eyed. She was named ‘Fluffy’ after ‘the dear departed’. Her bushy white tail and blue eyes attracted everyone and while she reigned like a princess, Appa brought a small puppy who was called ‘Tiny’ because she was forever tiny. She had only an apology of a tail and when she felt very happy, her whole tiny body would shake! What a pet she was! One
day when Appa was breaking a coconut, she jumped forward and………. To our misfortune and her ill luck was hit and she collapsed! Very bad days followed to compensate for the joy she gave us.
Tippu was a tall and strong character - a police-trained pup who faithfully kept watch for many years. He was feared by most of the children who came to our house because of his size and bark. He was the last of the ‘tails’ I knew as my pet in the house where I grew up because I completed my studies and left for Ernakulam to take up the job of a junior lecturer at St. Teresa’s College. I enjoyed my hostel life for the next six months but I missed my pets. Life became busy after marriage when I had to manage my career, family, children and had to adjust to the hectic days in the Bank quarters, my husband’s transfers and finally succeeding in building a house of our own, which we called ‘Sharon’. Since my husband also loved pets, we had many of them and they grew up with the children - ‘Pussma’ who came all the way from Ooty and who enjoyed the world around her for 19 years until she was finally found guilty of snatching chicken from their perch or a tree nearby. The angry owner planned to use an airgun on her but to her luck, she was taken away to safety by my mom-in-law and she spent the rest of her days with her.
I cannot forget ‘Kitty’, a loving mother who had many kittens and I must mention Catty who used to accompany us to the movies and watch the screen without any distractions. Most of the viewers would comment on her perch on one of our shoulders with eyes glued to the screen! Kitty will always be remembered as the mother of Tom or Thomas, a handsome guy who was the heartthrob of everyone. He and his son Tim would climb the coconut tree to quite a height and scramble down carefully while everyone gasped at the manner in which they went up!
Snowy and Tubby were pomeranian twins who did the role of security for some time until Tubby was taken away by a relative who was longing to have a pet. Tippu, Spotty and Topsy kept a tight watch over the house while Joji and Undu the Persians led a life of luxury inside the house.
Bunny, a brown Pom, was so cute and loving that one Christmas eve when the carol singers left, one of them kidnapped him. Though we realised that he was taken, we couldn’t find him anywhere in spite of organising a search party every evening after class and work. A month later, the man who had carried away Bunny came with him to our house with tearful apologies, confessed his crime and Bunny jumped out of the bag, all skin and bones because he had refused to take anything except water! Much water had flowed under the bridge since the days when ‘tails’ played a big role in my life. I sit back and remember each of them with love and regard as I see ‘Ginger’ the Persian being petted and pampered by my grandchildren along with Browny and Marshmallow.
Let me conclude my tale by emphasising what my parents, husband and children (and now my grandchildren) always believed: that love and concern for pets will only deepen one’s love for our fellow human beings! Ms. MARY TERESA
Former HOD, English Language and Literature
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Csósâ "IhnX" hcbv¡pt¼mÄ F\n¡v \mWw hóp. AXnsâ \r¯w ]Xnsb Fónð Nncnbpw. CSbv¡h I®ns\ \\bn¨p. I®oÀ CcpXS§fneqsS CSXpheXmbv, HgpIpIbpw sNbvXp. AXv \mW¯nsâtbm ZpxJ¯nsâtbm, Hgp¡mbncpónñ. IhnXbnse KoÀhmWw sXsñmóp sNmSn¸n¨p F¦nepw AXnsâ KÀ`w at\mlcamb Ddhbnse sXfn\ocmbncpóp. _oPw \ñXmWv. IeÀ¸nñ.
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IhnXbnð IYbpw Iem]hpapïv. sNmdn¨nepw H¨¸mSpw
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hr¯w Xncn¡m³ ]äm¯ IhnX. ]s£ NXpc¯nð \nc¯m³ hSnhpÅXv. s]mSn¸pw sXm§epapïv. A§s\ Xmfw cmKw CuWw aqhÀ IqSnbt¸mÄ tafambv. IhnX A§s\ tafambv P\n¨p. C\nsbmcp t]cnSð am{Xw. hfÀ¯n hepXmt¡ïXv \n§fmWv.... Alosious Peediakkal Administrative Staff
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t’s funny how i always thought that we were endgame i remember the fresh mist of first love like the prettiest rose in a garden, the purest stream of water or, the clean window pane in our bedroom
when you hold her in your arms and look into her eyes, do you remember, the hurt you caused me, the pain you put me through the breakdowns i never overcame?
you told me you hated being lied to, ironic cause nobody lied to me like you did
oh, does she cause you pain? does her existence power my absence? does the guilt and regret kill you? i hope she’s nothing like me or she’ll end up abandoned; unwanted.
it’s funny how i always thought that we were in love i remember the anxiety building up, frequently in the gradual movement of the clock hand, the voices and echoes in my head or, the deafening silence in our empty, desolate bedroom you made me vow never to leave you hanging, ironic cause nobody disowned me like you did when you wake up next to her is it everything you’ve ever wanted? do you say, God! that’s the face i want to wake up to? or does she remind you of me?
it’s funny how i always thought i made a mistake guilt trips and sleepless nights spiralling in this unending misery but then i saw you again on that dreary sunday evening you placed your hands inside her pockets and she smiled sweetly but i saw your eyes had already locked someone else’s. Ridha Fathima
II BA English Language and Literature
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Csósâ "IhnX" hcbv¡pt¼mÄ F\n¡v \mWw hóp. AXnsâ \r¯w ]Xnsb Fónð Nncnbpw. CSbv¡h I®ns\ \\bn¨p. I®oÀ CcpXS§fneqsS CSXpheXmbv, HgpIpIbpw sNbvXp. AXv \mW¯nsâtbm ZpxJ¯nsâtbm, Hgp¡mbncpónñ. IhnXbnse KoÀhmWw sXsñmóp sNmSn¸n¨p F¦nepw AXnsâ KÀ`w at\mlcamb Ddhbnse sXfn\ocmbncpóp. _oPw \ñXmWv. IeÀ¸nñ.
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hr¯w Xncn¡m³ ]äm¯ IhnX. ]s£ NXpc¯nð \nc¯m³ hSnhpÅXv. s]mSn¸pw sXm§epapïv. A§s\ Xmfw cmKw CuWw aqhÀ IqSnbt¸mÄ tafambv. IhnX A§s\ tafambv P\n¨p. C\nsbmcp t]cnSð am{Xw. hfÀ¯n hepXmt¡ïXv \n§fmWv.... Alosious Peediakkal Administrative Staff
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t’s funny how i always thought that we were endgame i remember the fresh mist of first love like the prettiest rose in a garden, the purest stream of water or, the clean window pane in our bedroom
when you hold her in your arms and look into her eyes, do you remember, the hurt you caused me, the pain you put me through the breakdowns i never overcame?
you told me you hated being lied to, ironic cause nobody lied to me like you did
oh, does she cause you pain? does her existence power my absence? does the guilt and regret kill you? i hope she’s nothing like me or she’ll end up abandoned; unwanted.
it’s funny how i always thought that we were in love i remember the anxiety building up, frequently in the gradual movement of the clock hand, the voices and echoes in my head or, the deafening silence in our empty, desolate bedroom you made me vow never to leave you hanging, ironic cause nobody disowned me like you did when you wake up next to her is it everything you’ve ever wanted? do you say, God! that’s the face i want to wake up to? or does she remind you of me?
it’s funny how i always thought i made a mistake guilt trips and sleepless nights spiralling in this unending misery but then i saw you again on that dreary sunday evening you placed your hands inside her pockets and she smiled sweetly but i saw your eyes had already locked someone else’s. Ridha Fathima
II BA English Language and Literature
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st-ce que c’est moi ou est-ce le monde entier ou cela a-t-il à voir avec le monde en moi? Que m’arrive-t-il ? Je ne sais pas. Suis-je perdue ? Je ne sais pas. Je tourne et je tourne encore ? Je ne sais pas. Suis-je morte ? Je ne sais pas. Je respire ? Je crois que oui. Je survis plus que je ne vis ? Je crois que oui. Suis-je vivante ? Je ne sais pas. Les jours sont menés par des oui et des non, alors que les nuits tourbillonnent entre les ok et les je ne sais pas. C’est dans ma tête ou c’est dans mon cœur ? Que m’arrive-t-il ? Est-ce que je vais bien ? Les rires du cœur deviennent des émotions confuses Les yeux qui scintillent, du charbon vide, rien d’autre Des jours longs et courts Des liens longs et courts Qu’est-ce que cela veut dire ? Tout ce que je sais, c’est que je ne sais pas. Oh, ce qui m’arrive dans les ombres de la nuit Oh, ce qui m’arrive et que mon soleil ne saura jamais Je voudrais que ce ne soit pas moi mais c’est tout ce que je suis Je voudrais être meilleure mais je ne suis que du vide Je ne suis rien d’autre que de la confusion, Une créature sans mission Une conclusion de confusions. Punya Raj Panicker III BA French
Je te manque ?
Oui, tu me manques
Comme la lune manque au soleil
Comme la chaleur manque au froid Comme le soleil manque à la pluie Comme le calme manque au vent
Comme le calme manque à ma tempête
Comme mon autre moi-même me manque Comme tes doigts manquent à mes doigts Comme sa raison manque à mon sourire
Comme ses battements manquent à mon cœur Comme sa jumelle manque à mon âme Tous ces manques et tous ces rêves Tu dois être mien, pour toujours. Punya Raj Panicker III BA French
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st-ce que c’est moi ou est-ce le monde entier ou cela a-t-il à voir avec le monde en moi? Que m’arrive-t-il ? Je ne sais pas. Suis-je perdue ? Je ne sais pas. Je tourne et je tourne encore ? Je ne sais pas. Suis-je morte ? Je ne sais pas. Je respire ? Je crois que oui. Je survis plus que je ne vis ? Je crois que oui. Suis-je vivante ? Je ne sais pas. Les jours sont menés par des oui et des non, alors que les nuits tourbillonnent entre les ok et les je ne sais pas. C’est dans ma tête ou c’est dans mon cœur ? Que m’arrive-t-il ? Est-ce que je vais bien ? Les rires du cœur deviennent des émotions confuses Les yeux qui scintillent, du charbon vide, rien d’autre Des jours longs et courts Des liens longs et courts Qu’est-ce que cela veut dire ? Tout ce que je sais, c’est que je ne sais pas. Oh, ce qui m’arrive dans les ombres de la nuit Oh, ce qui m’arrive et que mon soleil ne saura jamais Je voudrais que ce ne soit pas moi mais c’est tout ce que je suis Je voudrais être meilleure mais je ne suis que du vide Je ne suis rien d’autre que de la confusion, Une créature sans mission Une conclusion de confusions. Punya Raj Panicker III BA French
Je te manque ?
Oui, tu me manques
Comme la lune manque au soleil
Comme la chaleur manque au froid Comme le soleil manque à la pluie Comme le calme manque au vent
Comme le calme manque à ma tempête
Comme mon autre moi-même me manque Comme tes doigts manquent à mes doigts Comme sa raison manque à mon sourire
Comme ses battements manquent à mon cœur Comme sa jumelle manque à mon âme Tous ces manques et tous ces rêves Tu dois être mien, pour toujours. Punya Raj Panicker III BA French
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have often wondered about my place in the world. What will I be after a few years? What is that I am supposed to be? When I was young, I fancied being a teacher. But as years passed by, I realized I had neither the patience nor the forgiveness of a teacher.
My interests varied from time to time without focusing on anything specifically. More importantly, I recognized that I had no plans or dreams for my future. Yes, I wanted to have a job, security, and money, but I still don’t know what I truly desire. What will I love doing? Periodically, this dreadful question has deprived me of my sleep. Most of my friends have a clear-cut image of their future. They all seem to be determined and confident about what they will be.
This constant torture about what I wanted to become led me to ask my parents a question. “What was your dream when you were young?” I expected my mother’s answer to be a teacher, nurse, etc.
The answer was unexpected. My mother replied that she had no dream. She studied a course that was the least expensive and got a job as quickly as possible to take care of her family. Later on, I asked my father the very same question. His reply was also alike. Their answers left me perplexed.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
I had thought that everyone had a dream. The very first speech that I wrote was about my aim. “What do you wish to become ?” accompanied many self-introductions throughout my school years. These experiences made me believe that everyone was supposed to have an aim in life.
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My parents had no dreams for themselves when they were young. It was because they couldn’t afford to dream. But, after getting married, they dreamed of building a home, raising their kids, and providing them with all the luxuries they could not afford. In a way, they have given my brother and me a choice to choose anything we wish to pursue, the opportunity to follow our hearts, and the luxury to dream.
I am forever grateful to my parents. We often hear parents saying that they are proud of their kids. I want to say that I am proud of my parents. My mother is a government employee, and my father is a freelance carpenter. For two people who had no dreams when they were young, they sure have achieved a lot. But for me, I am still figuring it out.
Anet Maria
II BSc Computer Applications (Triple Main)
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have often wondered about my place in the world. What will I be after a few years? What is that I am supposed to be? When I was young, I fancied being a teacher. But as years passed by, I realized I had neither the patience nor the forgiveness of a teacher.
My interests varied from time to time without focusing on anything specifically. More importantly, I recognized that I had no plans or dreams for my future. Yes, I wanted to have a job, security, and money, but I still don’t know what I truly desire. What will I love doing? Periodically, this dreadful question has deprived me of my sleep. Most of my friends have a clear-cut image of their future. They all seem to be determined and confident about what they will be.
This constant torture about what I wanted to become led me to ask my parents a question. “What was your dream when you were young?” I expected my mother’s answer to be a teacher, nurse, etc.
The answer was unexpected. My mother replied that she had no dream. She studied a course that was the least expensive and got a job as quickly as possible to take care of her family. Later on, I asked my father the very same question. His reply was also alike. Their answers left me perplexed.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
I had thought that everyone had a dream. The very first speech that I wrote was about my aim. “What do you wish to become ?” accompanied many self-introductions throughout my school years. These experiences made me believe that everyone was supposed to have an aim in life.
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My parents had no dreams for themselves when they were young. It was because they couldn’t afford to dream. But, after getting married, they dreamed of building a home, raising their kids, and providing them with all the luxuries they could not afford. In a way, they have given my brother and me a choice to choose anything we wish to pursue, the opportunity to follow our hearts, and the luxury to dream.
I am forever grateful to my parents. We often hear parents saying that they are proud of their kids. I want to say that I am proud of my parents. My mother is a government employee, and my father is a freelance carpenter. For two people who had no dreams when they were young, they sure have achieved a lot. But for me, I am still figuring it out.
Anet Maria
II BSc Computer Applications (Triple Main)
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sâ ap¸¯nbôp hÀjs¯ PohnX¯nð Hcp]mSv Øe §fnð AbmÄ Xmakn¨n«pïv. kômcw At±l¯n\v Gsd {]nbs¸« Hcp Ie IqSnbmWv. Hmtcm Øe§fnepw t]mhpI, AhnSps¯ PohnX coXnIsf¡pdn¨v ]Tn¡pI A§s\ Xsâ PohnXt¯msSm¸w kt´mjw am{Xw Xcpó Ipd¨v PohnX NcyIfpw. `mcybpw cïv a¡fpw AS§pó sIm¨ptemI¯v tXmakv k´pã\mWv. ]et¸mgpw bm{Xbnð IpSpw_s¯ Iq«mdpïv. F´mbmepw Cu {]mhiyw Ahsc Iq«nbnñ. Xsâ bm{Xsb¸än At±l¯n\v henb IW¡pIq«epIÄ Hópanñm¯Xn\membncn¡pw A§s\. Hcp IpSnenemWv Xmakw, AXpw ImSnsâ \Sphnð. AXpsImïv Xsó sNdnb coXnbnepÅ `bhpw At±ls¯ Ae«nbncpóp. thWsa¦nð dntkmÀ«nð Xmakn¡mambncpóp. F´mbmepw Hcp Znhkw ChnsS Xsó InS¡msaó a«nð At±lw AhnsS InSóp. cm{XnbnepS\ofw ]ehI P´p¡Ä CgbpóXnsâbpw aäv
]ehI iЧfpw ImcWw Xosc Dd§m³ km[n¨nñ. NohoSpIfpsS Ic¨nð XoÀ¯pw AtcmNIambn tXmón. Hcp apdnsbSp¡m¯ Xnð At±l¯n\v AXnbmb tJZw tXmón. Aóv t\cw ]peÀót¸mÄXsó At±lw Hcp apdnsbSp¯p Ipd¨pt\cw InSópd§n. ]Xns\móctbmsS FWoäp. ]ñptXbv]pw Ipfnbpw Ign¨v h\¯nsâ ImgvNIÄ ImWm \mbn Cd§m³ XpS§nbt¸mÄ am{XamWv apdnbpsS \mev NpacpIfnepambn Xq¡nbn«n cn¡pó Nn{X§Ä {i²bnðs¸«Xv. AXnð Hóv Gsd {]kn²amb Hcp Nn{Xambn cpóp. UmhnônbpsS samWmenk. thsdbpw Dïmbncpóp Nn{X§Ä. AXnð Hóv At± ls¯ Gsd BIÀjn¨p. B Nn{X¯nse Hmtcm kw`h§fpw At±l¯nsâ Nn´ Isf ]nSn¨pe¨p. B Nn{Xw At±ls¯ hcnªp apdp¡n. Fómð A{Xam{Xw BIÀjn¡m³ AXnð F´ncn¡póp Fóp hsc At±l¯n\v tXmón. Hcp tXmWn. AXnð \nópw Hcp bphXnsb Hcp bphmhv ]nSn¨nd¡póXmbncpóp Nn{Xw. Npäpw hen sbmcp \Zn. AXnð¡qSpXð Hópanñ B Nn{X¯nð. Ft´m PohnX¯nsâ A\p` h§sf Nmen¨c¨ Hcp Nn{Xambncn ¡ptam AXv... Bcmbncn¡pw AXv hc¨Xv? F´mbncpóncn¡mw At±l¯nsâ a\Ênð? A§s\ Hcmbncw tNmZy§Ä At±l¯nsâ a\Êns\ ]nSn¨pe¨p. Nn{Xw Xncn¨pw adn¨pw t\m¡póXn\nSbnð tXmakv B t]cv {i²n¨p. tPmÀPv. Hcp Nn{X¯n\Snbnð Nn{X Imcsâ t]cv IïXnð At±l¯n\v henb AÛpXsamópw tXmónbnñ. At¸mÄ At± l¯nsâ Hcp tNmZy¯n\v D¯chpw e`n¨p. Nn{Xw hc¨Xv tPmÀPv. ap¼v ]{Xw hmbn¡p óXn\nSbnð At±ls¯ ]än hmbn¨Xmbn HmÀs¯Sp¯p. Hcp]mSv {]ikvXnbmÀPn¨ HcmÄ Hópansñ¦nepw AXymhiyw tI«p] cnNbapÅbmÄ XsóbmWv. Fómð Ct¸mÄ AbmÄ FhnsSbmbncn¡pw.. Hóv ImWWw Fó B{Klw Abmsf th«bmSns¡mïn cpóp. Hcp Xc¯nð ]etcmSv tNmZn¨pw ]dªpw AbmfpsS hoSv FhnsSsbóv Isï¯n. hensbmcp \Zn ISóp thWw At§ms«¯m³. Hcp]mSv t_m«pIÄ DÅXn\mð bm{X kpK aambn \S¡pw. tXmakv Hcp t_m«nð Ibdn
Øm\apd¸n¨p. bm{XbnepS\ofw B \ZnbpsS `wKn BkzZn¡m³ At±lw adónñ. bm{X s¡mSphnð At±lw Hcp \nKa\¯nse¯n. Cu \Zn B Nn{X¯nð {]Xn]mZn¨ncn¡pó \ Znbmbncn¡mw. t_m«nd§nb tijw ]etcmSv tNmZn¨dnªv tPmÀPv Fó Nn{XImcsâ hoSv Isï¯n. hoSn\v ASp¯v F¯póXn\\p kcn¨v lrZbanSn¸pw hÀ[n¨p hcpóXmbn At±l¯n\v a\Ênembn. Hcp ]gInb hoSv. sNdnb apäw. Ipdt¨sd \oïpInS¡pó ]d¼v. hoSnsâ apä¯mbn \oï XmSnbpw \c¨ apSn bpambn HcmÄ Ccn¡póp. shfp¯ apSnbn gIÄ¡nSbnð AhnShnSmbn cïv aqóv Idp¯ apSnIÄ ImWm³ km[n¡pw. XmSnbmsW¦nð hbdns\m¸w \oïp InS¡póp. AbmÄ At±lt¯mSv ]Xp§nb kzc¯nð tNmZn¨p. tPmÀPv..... Dw, Rm³ Xsó At±lw adp]Sn \ðIn. "Rm³ tXmakv Ipd¨v AIse \nóv hcpó XmWv. Hcp kômcnbmWv. Rm³ A§sb ImWm³ thïn hóXmWv. Ipd¨p tNmZy§Ä tNmZn¨dnbm\pw. _p²nap«nsñ¦nð......." hcq Ibdnbncn¡q. _p²naps«mópanñ. Asñ ¦nð Xsó ChnsS hsc Fsó ImWm³ hón«v Xm¦sf \ncmi\m¡m³ Rm³ B{K ln¡pónñ. AXv Hcp Nn{XImc\v tbmPn¨ acymZbñ. AbmÄ AIt¯¡v Ibdnbn cpóp. AXv AXymhiyw Xct¡Snñm¯ Hcp hoSmbn At±l¯n\v tXmón. cïv apdn Ifpw Xn®bpw ASp¡fbpw Dïv. thsd bmcpw B ho«nepïmbncpónñ. hoSnsâ D½ d¯ncn¡m³ XpS§nb Abmsf Nn{XImc³ asämcp apdnbnte¡v sImïpt]mbn. B apdnbpsS NpacmsI Nmb¯mð \ndªncn ¡póp. Hcp s]bnânwKv t_mÀUv Ccn¡póXv {i²n¨p. apdnbpsS hmXnð Imä¯dnbmsX Nmªt¸mÄ am{XamWv AXn\nSbnð Hfn¨ncpó B Nn{Xw AbmfpsS {i²bnð s]«Xv. Xm³ Iï AtX Nn{Xw ]cnkcw adóv AbmÄ ]dªp. CXv Cu Nn{Xs¯ ¸änbmWv F\n¡dntbïXv. CXns\¸än bmWv F\n¡v \n§fnð \nópw AdntbïXv. "tlbv Xm¦Ä F´n\mWv C§s\ ]cn{`m ´\mIpóXv? ChnsSbncn¡q. Xm¦Ä¡v F´mWv AdntbïXv?. "£an¡Ww Rm³ ]cnkcw adóp. Imcy§Ä
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sâ ap¸¯nbôp hÀjs¯ PohnX¯nð Hcp]mSv Øe §fnð AbmÄ Xmakn¨n«pïv. kômcw At±l¯n\v Gsd {]nbs¸« Hcp Ie IqSnbmWv. Hmtcm Øe§fnepw t]mhpI, AhnSps¯ PohnX coXnIsf¡pdn¨v ]Tn¡pI A§s\ Xsâ PohnXt¯msSm¸w kt´mjw am{Xw Xcpó Ipd¨v PohnX NcyIfpw. `mcybpw cïv a¡fpw AS§pó sIm¨ptemI¯v tXmakv k´pã\mWv. ]et¸mgpw bm{Xbnð IpSpw_s¯ Iq«mdpïv. F´mbmepw Cu {]mhiyw Ahsc Iq«nbnñ. Xsâ bm{Xsb¸än At±l¯n\v henb IW¡pIq«epIÄ Hópanñm¯Xn\membncn¡pw A§s\. Hcp IpSnenemWv Xmakw, AXpw ImSnsâ \Sphnð. AXpsImïv Xsó sNdnb coXnbnepÅ `bhpw At±ls¯ Ae«nbncpóp. thWsa¦nð dntkmÀ«nð Xmakn¡mambncpóp. F´mbmepw Hcp Znhkw ChnsS Xsó InS¡msaó a«nð At±lw AhnsS InSóp. cm{XnbnepS\ofw ]ehI P´p¡Ä CgbpóXnsâbpw aäv
]ehI iЧfpw ImcWw Xosc Dd§m³ km[n¨nñ. NohoSpIfpsS Ic¨nð XoÀ¯pw AtcmNIambn tXmón. Hcp apdnsbSp¡m¯ Xnð At±l¯n\v AXnbmb tJZw tXmón. Aóv t\cw ]peÀót¸mÄXsó At±lw Hcp apdnsbSp¯p Ipd¨pt\cw InSópd§n. ]Xns\móctbmsS FWoäp. ]ñptXbv]pw Ipfnbpw Ign¨v h\¯nsâ ImgvNIÄ ImWm \mbn Cd§m³ XpS§nbt¸mÄ am{XamWv apdnbpsS \mev NpacpIfnepambn Xq¡nbn«n cn¡pó Nn{X§Ä {i²bnðs¸«Xv. AXnð Hóv Gsd {]kn²amb Hcp Nn{Xambn cpóp. UmhnônbpsS samWmenk. thsdbpw Dïmbncpóp Nn{X§Ä. AXnð Hóv At± ls¯ Gsd BIÀjn¨p. B Nn{X¯nse Hmtcm kw`h§fpw At±l¯nsâ Nn´ Isf ]nSn¨pe¨p. B Nn{Xw At±ls¯ hcnªp apdp¡n. Fómð A{Xam{Xw BIÀjn¡m³ AXnð F´ncn¡póp Fóp hsc At±l¯n\v tXmón. Hcp tXmWn. AXnð \nópw Hcp bphXnsb Hcp bphmhv ]nSn¨nd¡póXmbncpóp Nn{Xw. Npäpw hen sbmcp \Zn. AXnð¡qSpXð Hópanñ B Nn{X¯nð. Ft´m PohnX¯nsâ A\p` h§sf Nmen¨c¨ Hcp Nn{Xambncn ¡ptam AXv... Bcmbncn¡pw AXv hc¨Xv? F´mbncpóncn¡mw At±l¯nsâ a\Ênð? A§s\ Hcmbncw tNmZy§Ä At±l¯nsâ a\Êns\ ]nSn¨pe¨p. Nn{Xw Xncn¨pw adn¨pw t\m¡póXn\nSbnð tXmakv B t]cv {i²n¨p. tPmÀPv. Hcp Nn{X¯n\Snbnð Nn{X Imcsâ t]cv IïXnð At±l¯n\v henb AÛpXsamópw tXmónbnñ. At¸mÄ At± l¯nsâ Hcp tNmZy¯n\v D¯chpw e`n¨p. Nn{Xw hc¨Xv tPmÀPv. ap¼v ]{Xw hmbn¡p óXn\nSbnð At±ls¯ ]än hmbn¨Xmbn HmÀs¯Sp¯p. Hcp]mSv {]ikvXnbmÀPn¨ HcmÄ Hópansñ¦nepw AXymhiyw tI«p] cnNbapÅbmÄ XsóbmWv. Fómð Ct¸mÄ AbmÄ FhnsSbmbncn¡pw.. Hóv ImWWw Fó B{Klw Abmsf th«bmSns¡mïn cpóp. Hcp Xc¯nð ]etcmSv tNmZn¨pw ]dªpw AbmfpsS hoSv FhnsSsbóv Isï¯n. hensbmcp \Zn ISóp thWw At§ms«¯m³. Hcp]mSv t_m«pIÄ DÅXn\mð bm{X kpK aambn \S¡pw. tXmakv Hcp t_m«nð Ibdn
Øm\apd¸n¨p. bm{XbnepS\ofw B \ZnbpsS `wKn BkzZn¡m³ At±lw adónñ. bm{X s¡mSphnð At±lw Hcp \nKa\¯nse¯n. Cu \Zn B Nn{X¯nð {]Xn]mZn¨ncn¡pó \ Znbmbncn¡mw. t_m«nd§nb tijw ]etcmSv tNmZn¨dnªv tPmÀPv Fó Nn{XImcsâ hoSv Isï¯n. hoSn\v ASp¯v F¯póXn\\p kcn¨v lrZbanSn¸pw hÀ[n¨p hcpóXmbn At±l¯n\v a\Ênembn. Hcp ]gInb hoSv. sNdnb apäw. Ipdt¨sd \oïpInS¡pó ]d¼v. hoSnsâ apä¯mbn \oï XmSnbpw \c¨ apSn bpambn HcmÄ Ccn¡póp. shfp¯ apSnbn gIÄ¡nSbnð AhnShnSmbn cïv aqóv Idp¯ apSnIÄ ImWm³ km[n¡pw. XmSnbmsW¦nð hbdns\m¸w \oïp InS¡póp. AbmÄ At±lt¯mSv ]Xp§nb kzc¯nð tNmZn¨p. tPmÀPv..... Dw, Rm³ Xsó At±lw adp]Sn \ðIn. "Rm³ tXmakv Ipd¨v AIse \nóv hcpó XmWv. Hcp kômcnbmWv. Rm³ A§sb ImWm³ thïn hóXmWv. Ipd¨p tNmZy§Ä tNmZn¨dnbm\pw. _p²nap«nsñ¦nð......." hcq Ibdnbncn¡q. _p²naps«mópanñ. Asñ ¦nð Xsó ChnsS hsc Fsó ImWm³ hón«v Xm¦sf \ncmi\m¡m³ Rm³ B{K ln¡pónñ. AXv Hcp Nn{XImc\v tbmPn¨ acymZbñ. AbmÄ AIt¯¡v Ibdnbn cpóp. AXv AXymhiyw Xct¡Snñm¯ Hcp hoSmbn At±l¯n\v tXmón. cïv apdn Ifpw Xn®bpw ASp¡fbpw Dïv. thsd bmcpw B ho«nepïmbncpónñ. hoSnsâ D½ d¯ncn¡m³ XpS§nb Abmsf Nn{XImc³ asämcp apdnbnte¡v sImïpt]mbn. B apdnbpsS NpacmsI Nmb¯mð \ndªncn ¡póp. Hcp s]bnânwKv t_mÀUv Ccn¡póXv {i²n¨p. apdnbpsS hmXnð Imä¯dnbmsX Nmªt¸mÄ am{XamWv AXn\nSbnð Hfn¨ncpó B Nn{Xw AbmfpsS {i²bnð s]«Xv. Xm³ Iï AtX Nn{Xw ]cnkcw adóv AbmÄ ]dªp. CXv Cu Nn{Xs¯ ¸änbmWv F\n¡dntbïXv. CXns\¸än bmWv F\n¡v \n§fnð \nópw AdntbïXv. "tlbv Xm¦Ä F´n\mWv C§s\ ]cn{`m ´\mIpóXv? ChnsSbncn¡q. Xm¦Ä¡v F´mWv AdntbïXv?. "£an¡Ww Rm³ ]cnkcw adóp. Imcy§Ä
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Adnbm\pÅ Xo{hamb B{Kl¯mð Rm³... kmcanñ, tNmZn¡q.. F´psImïv \n§Ä Cu Nn{Xw am{Xw Cu apdnbnð kq£n¨ncn¡póp? Cu Nn{X¯n\v Fs´¦nepw {]tXyIXbptïm? Cu Nn{Xw hcbv¡m\pïmb kmlNcyw? tNmZy§Ä tNmZn¡póXnsâ hy{KXbnð AbmÄ InXbv¡pópïmbncpóp. kwkmc ¯nð thKX IqSpIbpapïmbn. Ipd¨p kab§Ä¡p tijw am{XamWv AbmÄ B Nn{XImcsâ apJw {i²n¨Xv.apJw BsI ¾m\ ambncn¡póp.I®pIÄ atätXm Zn¡nte¡v Xncn¨v AbmÄ BtemNn¡pópïv. tPmÀ Pnsâ {i² Xónte¡v B¡m³ thïn Abmsfsbmóp hnfn¨p. Fómð At±lw B hnfn Adnªnñ.]nóoSv hoïpw Hcn¡ð ¡qSn hnfn¨t¸mÄ am{XamWv At±lw B hnfn AdnªXv. Rm³ hoïpw £a tNmZn¡póp. Fsâ tNmZyw A§sb Atemkcs¸Sp¯ntbm?.
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At±lw AXn\v adp]Snsbmópw ]dªnñ. B Nn{X¯n\v Ft´m {]tXyIX DÅXmbn tXmón.Ft´m AXn\v ]nónð Hcp Imcy apÅXmbn tXmón.
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Hcp IYbpÅXmbn tXmón. ChnSw hsc bm{X sNbvXt¸mÄ Rm³ {i²n¨p. Cu Nn{X ¯nse ]e `mK§fpw Rm³ Iïp. Adn bm³ DÅ B{Klw sImïv tNmZn¨p. ]d bm³ _p²nap«v Dsï¦nð thï. Rm³ _p ²nap«n¡nñ." C{Xbpw Hs¡ ]dªn«pw B Nn{XImc³ Hópw ]dªnñ. Gsd t\cw Im¯ncpón«pw Hcp adp]Snbpw In«m¯Xn\mð tXmakv \ncm itbmsS Fgptóäp t]mIm³ XpS§n. bm{X tNmZn¡póXn\p ap³t] Nn{XImc³ ]nsó bpw Ccn¡m³ BwKyw ImWn¨p. "]dbmw, \n§Ä ]dªXv sicnbmWv. Cu Nn{X¯n\v ]nónsemcp IYbpïv. IYbñ, PohnXw. hÀj§Ä¡v ap³]v ChnsS CXp t]mse t_m«pIÄ Hópapïmbncpónñ. A¡cbv¡p t]mIphm³ hônbnembncpóp bm{X. F\n¡v \ómbn hôn Xpgbm³ Adnbmambncpóp. Fsâ Iuamc¯nð hôn XpgbpóXv F\n¡v lchpambncpóp. A§
s\ Fópw Rm³ A¡cbv¡p t]mbncpóp. FtómsSm¸w Hcp Znhkw Hcp kpµcnbpw hônbnð Ibdn. Rm³ AhtfmSv tNmZn¨p:" "Ft§m«m" "A¡cbv¡v" Rm³ Ahsc A¡sc sImïpsNóm¡n. Iuamc¯nsâ Xnf¸v \ndªp \nð¡pó Xn\mð Ahsf ]nsóbpw ImWm³ Hcp B{Klw. Rm³ C¡cbv¡p hónñ. Ipsd t\cw Ignªt¸mÄ AhÄ hóp. Hcp sNdp ]pôncntbmsS AhÄ hônbnð Ibdn. amk§tfmfw A§s\ R§Ä bm{X sNbvXp. apS§msX Rm³ Fópw Hcp tNmZyw tNmZn¨p:
'A¡c¡v ' B bm{Xbnð DS\ofw AhfpsS apJw Ccpïncn¡póXmbn {i²n¨p. ImemhØbpw AXpt]mse Xsó, ImÀtaLw Ccpïp aqSn bncpóp. \ZnbpsS ]IpXnbnse¯nbt¸mÄ hensbmcp ag. cïmfpw BsI \\ªp IpXn Àóp. AhfpsS Ip¸mbw BsI \\ªp. AhÄ Hfn¸n¨p sh¨ sIm´bpsS ap¯p IÄ Ct¸mÄ hyàambv ImWmw. apJs¯ `hamä¯n\v ImcWw tNmZn¨dnbWsaóp ïmbncpóp. F¦nepw tNmZn¨nñ. hÅw A¡ c¡v F¯nbt¸mÄ AhÄ tNmZn¨p. 'Fsó Hóv ]nSn¨nd¡mtam?'
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kz]v\amtWm bmYmÀYyamtWm Fódn bmsX Rm³ Hcp \nanjw \niÐ\mbn \nóp.
AhÄ Fópw Htc coXnbnð adp]Sn \ðIn:
'_p²nap«ptïm'
"A¡cbv¡v." Hcn¡ð Rm³ AhtfmSv t]cv tNmZn¨p. AXn\pw AhÄ D¯cw \ðIn: "A¡m½." thsdsbmópw Rm³ tNmZn¨n«nñ. Ct§m«pw Hópw tNmZn¨pw Cñ. ]dªpanñ. Fsâ PohnX¯nse Hcp Zn\Ncybmbn amdnbn cpóp A¡sc bm{X. Cu \Znbnse Hmf §Ä CfIpó t]mse Fsâ a\Êpw CfIn bncpóp. CfwImäv R§sf cïns\bpw XgpIn t]mbncpóp. B A\p`hw Rm³ Gsd BkzZn¨ncpóp. B Imäv AhÄ Bbncp ópsh¦nð Fóv B{Kln¨p. AhÄ \Znsb t\m¡nbncn¡pt¼mÄ Rm³ Ahsfbpw t\m¡nbncpóp. AhfpsS apJw Fñmbvt]mgpw hnfdn shfp¯ncpóp. apSn sI«n sh¨ncpóp. Hcn¡ðt]mepw B apSn Agn¨n«p Rm³ Iïn«nñ. ImWWw Fó B{Klw Dsï ¦nð¡qSn au\ambncpóp R§fpsS CS bnse hnñ³. I®nð I®nð t\m¡n Rm³ F{Xtbm t\cw Xpgªncn¡póp. ]et¸mgpw AhtfmSv anïWsaóv tXmónsb¦nð¡qSn a\Ên\v ss[cyw A{X t]mcmbncpóp. A§s\ Hcp Znhks¯ bm{Xbnð AhÄ ]Xnhnepw kpµcnbmbn tXmón¨p. AhÄ hóv hônbnð Ibdn. Rm³ tNmZn¨p. 'Ft§m«m '
'Cñ ' Rm³ Ahsf ]nSn¨nd¡n. AhÄ \Zn¡¸p dapÅ CSp§nb hgnbneqsS \Sóp \o§n. Hcn¡ð IqSn Xncnªp t\m¡n ]dªp. 'Rm³ t]mIpóp' AhÄ FtómSv kwkmcn¨Xnsâ kt´mj ¯nembncpóp Rm³. Aópw Rm³ Im¯n cpóp, AhÄ Xncn¨p hcpóXn\mbn. FtómSv kwkmcn¨htfmSv Hcp]mSv kwkmcn¡póXn \mbn. aWn¡qdpIÄ ISópt]mbn. AhÄ
aS§nhónñ. As¸mÄ am{XamWv AhfpsS apJw FtómSv kwkmcn¨ncpóp Fóv Rm³ HmÀ¡póXv. ]nsó Ct§m«pÅ bm{Xbnð Rm³ Hä¡mbn. ]nóoSv At§m«pÅ bm{X bnepw Rm³ Hä¡mbn......... ^enXw Añm sX´m? ' AbmÄ Hcp ]Xp§nb kzc¯nð Nncn¨p. '^enXtam CtXm? CXv A§bpsS Pohn Xatñ?' B Nn{XImc³ HópIqSn Nncn¨p. Fón«mWv AXn\p adp]Sn ]dªXv. 'PohnXhpw ^enXamWv. kpJhpw ZpJhpw I®ocpw Nncnbpw tNÀó Hcp ^enXw.... Rm³ \n§sf apjn¸n¨pthm? IY tIÄ¡m³ hón«v XXzw tIÄt¡ï AhØtbm?' 'Cñ, Hcn¡epanñ. Rm³ Cd§póp. Hcp]mSv t\cambncn¡póp.' AbmÄ t]mIm\mbn apä¯nd§n sNcp¸n«p. Fón«v Hcn¡ð IqSn B Nn{XImcs\ t\m¡n. t\mhnsâ \ndapÅ ]pôncnbpambn \nð¡pó AbmtfmSv Ahkm\ tNmZyw Fó a«nð tNmZn¨p. "Fón«v B s]¬Ip«n Cs¸mÄ FhnsSbpïv?' "A¡sc..'
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Adnbm\pÅ Xo{hamb B{Kl¯mð Rm³... kmcanñ, tNmZn¡q.. F´psImïv \n§Ä Cu Nn{Xw am{Xw Cu apdnbnð kq£n¨ncn¡póp? Cu Nn{X¯n\v Fs´¦nepw {]tXyIXbptïm? Cu Nn{Xw hcbv¡m\pïmb kmlNcyw? tNmZy§Ä tNmZn¡póXnsâ hy{KXbnð AbmÄ InXbv¡pópïmbncpóp. kwkmc ¯nð thKX IqSpIbpapïmbn. Ipd¨p kab§Ä¡p tijw am{XamWv AbmÄ B Nn{XImcsâ apJw {i²n¨Xv.apJw BsI ¾m\ ambncn¡póp.I®pIÄ atätXm Zn¡nte¡v Xncn¨v AbmÄ BtemNn¡pópïv. tPmÀ Pnsâ {i² Xónte¡v B¡m³ thïn Abmsfsbmóp hnfn¨p. Fómð At±lw B hnfn Adnªnñ.]nóoSv hoïpw Hcn¡ð ¡qSn hnfn¨t¸mÄ am{XamWv At±lw B hnfn AdnªXv. Rm³ hoïpw £a tNmZn¡póp. Fsâ tNmZyw A§sb Atemkcs¸Sp¯ntbm?.
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At±lw AXn\v adp]Snsbmópw ]dªnñ. B Nn{X¯n\v Ft´m {]tXyIX DÅXmbn tXmón.Ft´m AXn\v ]nónð Hcp Imcy apÅXmbn tXmón.
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Hcp IYbpÅXmbn tXmón. ChnSw hsc bm{X sNbvXt¸mÄ Rm³ {i²n¨p. Cu Nn{X ¯nse ]e `mK§fpw Rm³ Iïp. Adn bm³ DÅ B{Klw sImïv tNmZn¨p. ]d bm³ _p²nap«v Dsï¦nð thï. Rm³ _p ²nap«n¡nñ." C{Xbpw Hs¡ ]dªn«pw B Nn{XImc³ Hópw ]dªnñ. Gsd t\cw Im¯ncpón«pw Hcp adp]Snbpw In«m¯Xn\mð tXmakv \ncm itbmsS Fgptóäp t]mIm³ XpS§n. bm{X tNmZn¡póXn\p ap³t] Nn{XImc³ ]nsó bpw Ccn¡m³ BwKyw ImWn¨p. "]dbmw, \n§Ä ]dªXv sicnbmWv. Cu Nn{X¯n\v ]nónsemcp IYbpïv. IYbñ, PohnXw. hÀj§Ä¡v ap³]v ChnsS CXp t]mse t_m«pIÄ Hópapïmbncpónñ. A¡cbv¡p t]mIphm³ hônbnembncpóp bm{X. F\n¡v \ómbn hôn Xpgbm³ Adnbmambncpóp. Fsâ Iuamc¯nð hôn XpgbpóXv F\n¡v lchpambncpóp. A§
s\ Fópw Rm³ A¡cbv¡p t]mbncpóp. FtómsSm¸w Hcp Znhkw Hcp kpµcnbpw hônbnð Ibdn. Rm³ AhtfmSv tNmZn¨p:" "Ft§m«m" "A¡cbv¡v" Rm³ Ahsc A¡sc sImïpsNóm¡n. Iuamc¯nsâ Xnf¸v \ndªp \nð¡pó Xn\mð Ahsf ]nsóbpw ImWm³ Hcp B{Klw. Rm³ C¡cbv¡p hónñ. Ipsd t\cw Ignªt¸mÄ AhÄ hóp. Hcp sNdp ]pôncntbmsS AhÄ hônbnð Ibdn. amk§tfmfw A§s\ R§Ä bm{X sNbvXp. apS§msX Rm³ Fópw Hcp tNmZyw tNmZn¨p:
'A¡c¡v ' B bm{Xbnð DS\ofw AhfpsS apJw Ccpïncn¡póXmbn {i²n¨p. ImemhØbpw AXpt]mse Xsó, ImÀtaLw Ccpïp aqSn bncpóp. \ZnbpsS ]IpXnbnse¯nbt¸mÄ hensbmcp ag. cïmfpw BsI \\ªp IpXn Àóp. AhfpsS Ip¸mbw BsI \\ªp. AhÄ Hfn¸n¨p sh¨ sIm´bpsS ap¯p IÄ Ct¸mÄ hyàambv ImWmw. apJs¯ `hamä¯n\v ImcWw tNmZn¨dnbWsaóp ïmbncpóp. F¦nepw tNmZn¨nñ. hÅw A¡ c¡v F¯nbt¸mÄ AhÄ tNmZn¨p. 'Fsó Hóv ]nSn¨nd¡mtam?'
"Ft§m«m"
kz]v\amtWm bmYmÀYyamtWm Fódn bmsX Rm³ Hcp \nanjw \niÐ\mbn \nóp.
AhÄ Fópw Htc coXnbnð adp]Sn \ðIn:
'_p²nap«ptïm'
"A¡cbv¡v." Hcn¡ð Rm³ AhtfmSv t]cv tNmZn¨p. AXn\pw AhÄ D¯cw \ðIn: "A¡m½." thsdsbmópw Rm³ tNmZn¨n«nñ. Ct§m«pw Hópw tNmZn¨pw Cñ. ]dªpanñ. Fsâ PohnX¯nse Hcp Zn\Ncybmbn amdnbn cpóp A¡sc bm{X. Cu \Znbnse Hmf §Ä CfIpó t]mse Fsâ a\Êpw CfIn bncpóp. CfwImäv R§sf cïns\bpw XgpIn t]mbncpóp. B A\p`hw Rm³ Gsd BkzZn¨ncpóp. B Imäv AhÄ Bbncp ópsh¦nð Fóv B{Kln¨p. AhÄ \Znsb t\m¡nbncn¡pt¼mÄ Rm³ Ahsfbpw t\m¡nbncpóp. AhfpsS apJw Fñmbvt]mgpw hnfdn shfp¯ncpóp. apSn sI«n sh¨ncpóp. Hcn¡ðt]mepw B apSn Agn¨n«p Rm³ Iïn«nñ. ImWWw Fó B{Klw Dsï ¦nð¡qSn au\ambncpóp R§fpsS CS bnse hnñ³. I®nð I®nð t\m¡n Rm³ F{Xtbm t\cw Xpgªncn¡póp. ]et¸mgpw AhtfmSv anïWsaóv tXmónsb¦nð¡qSn a\Ên\v ss[cyw A{X t]mcmbncpóp. A§s\ Hcp Znhks¯ bm{Xbnð AhÄ ]Xnhnepw kpµcnbmbn tXmón¨p. AhÄ hóv hônbnð Ibdn. Rm³ tNmZn¨p. 'Ft§m«m '
'Cñ ' Rm³ Ahsf ]nSn¨nd¡n. AhÄ \Zn¡¸p dapÅ CSp§nb hgnbneqsS \Sóp \o§n. Hcn¡ð IqSn Xncnªp t\m¡n ]dªp. 'Rm³ t]mIpóp' AhÄ FtómSv kwkmcn¨Xnsâ kt´mj ¯nembncpóp Rm³. Aópw Rm³ Im¯n cpóp, AhÄ Xncn¨p hcpóXn\mbn. FtómSv kwkmcn¨htfmSv Hcp]mSv kwkmcn¡póXn \mbn. aWn¡qdpIÄ ISópt]mbn. AhÄ
aS§nhónñ. As¸mÄ am{XamWv AhfpsS apJw FtómSv kwkmcn¨ncpóp Fóv Rm³ HmÀ¡póXv. ]nsó Ct§m«pÅ bm{Xbnð Rm³ Hä¡mbn. ]nóoSv At§m«pÅ bm{X bnepw Rm³ Hä¡mbn......... ^enXw Añm sX´m? ' AbmÄ Hcp ]Xp§nb kzc¯nð Nncn¨p. '^enXtam CtXm? CXv A§bpsS Pohn Xatñ?' B Nn{XImc³ HópIqSn Nncn¨p. Fón«mWv AXn\p adp]Sn ]dªXv. 'PohnXhpw ^enXamWv. kpJhpw ZpJhpw I®ocpw Nncnbpw tNÀó Hcp ^enXw.... Rm³ \n§sf apjn¸n¨pthm? IY tIÄ¡m³ hón«v XXzw tIÄt¡ï AhØtbm?' 'Cñ, Hcn¡epanñ. Rm³ Cd§póp. Hcp]mSv t\cambncn¡póp.' AbmÄ t]mIm\mbn apä¯nd§n sNcp¸n«p. Fón«v Hcn¡ð IqSn B Nn{XImcs\ t\m¡n. t\mhnsâ \ndapÅ ]pôncnbpambn \nð¡pó AbmtfmSv Ahkm\ tNmZyw Fó a«nð tNmZn¨p. "Fón«v B s]¬Ip«n Cs¸mÄ FhnsSbpïv?' "A¡sc..'
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You came uninvited, A surprise you were, Came with mass destruction, Killing thousands of mankind. We fear you, You took away our loved ones, You took away our freedom, You took away what we cherish the most, You came and took so much from us.
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It’s not you to blame, Its us who called you upon us, Our kind took everything for granted, Took advantage of mother nature. We imprisoned the creatures of the forest, We created nuclear weapons, We birthed destruction which killed our kind, We were selfish, taking advantage of mother nature. Our selfish and greedy needs, Had an after effect, And so you came uninvited, To take away our beloved ones. We took everything for granted. “Oh mother nature, forgive my kind for taking advantage of you”. Aida Sony Percy II B.Sc Psychology
The candle in my room went out! Oh dear, Did you see the soul, Wandering in the dark? Beautiful from afar So wretched from beside She mourned and wailed by night, Vanished by dawn Fled at warmth Cold was the soul Eerie is its air Cold blood drips down From scars once fresh Her screams unheard and her songs never sung Shackled and chained She crippled and crawled In the darkness of my room Never did she leave For darkness is her home Her faint lullabies and feeble mourns Comforted my nights ,so cold and lone As days went by, In painful healings and shattering hopes
She came beside And cupped my face In terror was I stolen and I shut my eyes The warmth in her like a flickering flame Ebbing my fear, I saw her eyes So close to me So known to me Of someone dear, Dead long ago! I saw me, That I buried alive Now with decaying scars And maggots dripping I sought you When I hid from you Still alive and vivid in thoughts I saw you sink into me I know that You are Me. Merin Sara Shyjan I BA English Literature
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You came uninvited, A surprise you were, Came with mass destruction, Killing thousands of mankind. We fear you, You took away our loved ones, You took away our freedom, You took away what we cherish the most, You came and took so much from us.
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It’s not you to blame, Its us who called you upon us, Our kind took everything for granted, Took advantage of mother nature. We imprisoned the creatures of the forest, We created nuclear weapons, We birthed destruction which killed our kind, We were selfish, taking advantage of mother nature. Our selfish and greedy needs, Had an after effect, And so you came uninvited, To take away our beloved ones. We took everything for granted. “Oh mother nature, forgive my kind for taking advantage of you”. Aida Sony Percy II B.Sc Psychology
The candle in my room went out! Oh dear, Did you see the soul, Wandering in the dark? Beautiful from afar So wretched from beside She mourned and wailed by night, Vanished by dawn Fled at warmth Cold was the soul Eerie is its air Cold blood drips down From scars once fresh Her screams unheard and her songs never sung Shackled and chained She crippled and crawled In the darkness of my room Never did she leave For darkness is her home Her faint lullabies and feeble mourns Comforted my nights ,so cold and lone As days went by, In painful healings and shattering hopes
She came beside And cupped my face In terror was I stolen and I shut my eyes The warmth in her like a flickering flame Ebbing my fear, I saw her eyes So close to me So known to me Of someone dear, Dead long ago! I saw me, That I buried alive Now with decaying scars And maggots dripping I sought you When I hid from you Still alive and vivid in thoughts I saw you sink into me I know that You are Me. Merin Sara Shyjan I BA English Literature
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Started small, then ebbed and flowed coursing through, waiting for none time passed, and so did grief-
carved a scar along fragile hearts. Pain ugly, never forgiving sickle scab- fresh as new
time passed, the scabs mending life flourished.
Grief stayed, the scar a constantreminder, but life grew
carving a beautiful self. Parvathi Ajith
III BA Communicative English
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
God sent angels on earth, from day one of your birth who protect and love you till the end and more.
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Your every cry and smile, makes them work harder and try. For your joy and care they sacrifice all of theirs. Time goes by and so do we, carefree and happy we grow not realising their worth to show. Wants a ‘cool life’ making theirs hard. All their efforts and prayers is what actually made us smile.
Still we hide and lie, all for our pride. They fill our cup until it overflows. And still we hurt them with our words and deeds. Little did we know that one day we would regret, for all that we could but didn’t. To give back the love we got. But sadly they’re gone, somewhere watching you from heaven. Hoping you would realise and love them truly in your hearts. Chris Maria Anil
I BA Sociology
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Started small, then ebbed and flowed coursing through, waiting for none time passed, and so did grief-
carved a scar along fragile hearts. Pain ugly, never forgiving sickle scab- fresh as new
time passed, the scabs mending life flourished.
Grief stayed, the scar a constantreminder, but life grew
carving a beautiful self. Parvathi Ajith
III BA Communicative English
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
God sent angels on earth, from day one of your birth who protect and love you till the end and more.
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Your every cry and smile, makes them work harder and try. For your joy and care they sacrifice all of theirs. Time goes by and so do we, carefree and happy we grow not realising their worth to show. Wants a ‘cool life’ making theirs hard. All their efforts and prayers is what actually made us smile.
Still we hide and lie, all for our pride. They fill our cup until it overflows. And still we hurt them with our words and deeds. Little did we know that one day we would regret, for all that we could but didn’t. To give back the love we got. But sadly they’re gone, somewhere watching you from heaven. Hoping you would realise and love them truly in your hearts. Chris Maria Anil
I BA Sociology
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e jour où j’ai germé du pédicelle d’un érable lavé en automne, c’était beau et exquis... La vallée, revêtue d’une verte couette de verdure, prenait la teinte d’un or flamboyant, faisant briller les rayons du soleil naissant. Imprégnée de la rêverie d’une vie séduisante, j’ai respiré le charme éthéré qui m’enveloppait. Le ruisseau coulait en glissem*nts sinueux, luisant comme une solution aqueuse de diamant. Le ciel brillait comme une topaze bleue, tacheté de nuages comme des boules de coton flottantes. Le temps passait, le soleil s’est évanoui et les vrilles de la nuit ont glissé dans la vallée, teintant tout de gris. Le ciel, maintenant enrobé d’un rob d’encre, était parsemé d’étoiles et illuminé de lune. Jamais un être n’aura jamais souhaité quiétude, autant que je l’ai fait ce jour-là. Je voulais qu’une fée séraphique jette un coup d’œil depuis les nuages, agitant sa baguette, jette un sort sur la terre... laissant tout immuable.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Puis vint l’aube. Et les masses aussi. Leur visage était si placide que je n’avais jamais prévu leur ferveur de sauvagerie. Voilà, elles ont sillonné la vallée... bouleversé le terrain. Le ruisseau est baratté dans une concoction boueuse.
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Mes veines sont teintées de brun... en conjonction avec l’ensemble de l’environnement qui m’entoure. Les édifices de béton ont supplanté la verdure luxuriante... un ersatz méprisable. L’ambiance, parfumée d’une puanteur âcre. Le ruisseau est réduit à une fine goutte... J’entends son gémissem*nt pâlir... s’amenuisant à chaque seconde. Ils approchent du Maple... armés de leurs armes. Je dépéris, lentement, saisi du pressentiment de ce que l’avenir me réserve, mais contente, car je n’en serai pas témoin... Kavya Dev S II BA French
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e jour où j’ai germé du pédicelle d’un érable lavé en automne, c’était beau et exquis... La vallée, revêtue d’une verte couette de verdure, prenait la teinte d’un or flamboyant, faisant briller les rayons du soleil naissant. Imprégnée de la rêverie d’une vie séduisante, j’ai respiré le charme éthéré qui m’enveloppait. Le ruisseau coulait en glissem*nts sinueux, luisant comme une solution aqueuse de diamant. Le ciel brillait comme une topaze bleue, tacheté de nuages comme des boules de coton flottantes. Le temps passait, le soleil s’est évanoui et les vrilles de la nuit ont glissé dans la vallée, teintant tout de gris. Le ciel, maintenant enrobé d’un rob d’encre, était parsemé d’étoiles et illuminé de lune. Jamais un être n’aura jamais souhaité quiétude, autant que je l’ai fait ce jour-là. Je voulais qu’une fée séraphique jette un coup d’œil depuis les nuages, agitant sa baguette, jette un sort sur la terre... laissant tout immuable.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Puis vint l’aube. Et les masses aussi. Leur visage était si placide que je n’avais jamais prévu leur ferveur de sauvagerie. Voilà, elles ont sillonné la vallée... bouleversé le terrain. Le ruisseau est baratté dans une concoction boueuse.
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Mes veines sont teintées de brun... en conjonction avec l’ensemble de l’environnement qui m’entoure. Les édifices de béton ont supplanté la verdure luxuriante... un ersatz méprisable. L’ambiance, parfumée d’une puanteur âcre. Le ruisseau est réduit à une fine goutte... J’entends son gémissem*nt pâlir... s’amenuisant à chaque seconde. Ils approchent du Maple... armés de leurs armes. Je dépéris, lentement, saisi du pressentiment de ce que l’avenir me réserve, mais contente, car je n’en serai pas témoin... Kavya Dev S II BA French
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
bphPt\mÕhw
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Rm\pds¡ Iq¡n tXmWn Ic¡Sp¯nñ Ccpfnð, Ahyàambn Aacs¯mcmsf F\n¡v ImWm\mhpópïv apJw hyàañ, ZrVamb ssIIÄ Xpgbpópïv, Zni hyàañ Hcp ]pchôn, F\ns¡¯n¸nSn¡mhpótXbpÅp IeymWhônbmWv, s]s{SmamI-vkpIÄ Xq¡nbn«ncn¡póp bm{XnIÀ km[mthj¯neñ, X«an«v, ]ï§fWnªp aWhm«nIÄ, ]nsó ]pXpamcÀ.
AhcpsS ]cnNb¡mÀ ]pgbnend§msX tXmWnbntes¡¯nt\m¡póhÀ \Sp¡b¯ntes¡mópw ]pchôn t]mInñ Icbv¡Sp¯p Xsó Hcp cm{Xn Xpgªp Xncn¨p hcpw Bgadnbm¯ \Sp¡b¯nð tXmWnh«w Id§póXv ASp¯v t]mbmetñ Adnbq. C{Xbmbn«pw tXmWn¡mc³ Xfcm¯sX´mWv? Nnet¸mÄ ]pchônbnse Bsc¦nepw ]pg \o´n¡mWWw. adpIq¡v tIÄ¡pópanñ. Archana R
I MSc Physics
A
s a teenager, I’ve always felt lonely while looking at people holding hands and in each other’s embrace, and so I believed that I didn’t know what love was. But maybe love wasn’t so hard. Love is just simple, as simple as when your grandmom makes you biriyani cause she knows you’re coming over or when your grandad hides a 100 rupee note in your palm; it can simply just be your mom’s scent as she holds you or your dad mending your wounds as he scolds you for falling down or the extra packet of kurkure in your brother’s hand or your cat purring into your lap or the squeaky sounds of shoes on the dance floor. Maybe, I knew what love was all along when my uncles took me to the park or when they gave me what seemed like boring advices or when kids made me birthday cards or it was that smile of relief seeing my friends when I walk into the class or making myself maggi while putting on Netflix as I relax. So maybe, just maybe, love can be anything and everything and maybe, I don’t have to look for it everywhere. Maybe I just have to look a bit closer. Shaziya Nihar Sait I BSc Psychology
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
bphPt\mÕhw
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Rm\pds¡ Iq¡n tXmWn Ic¡Sp¯nñ Ccpfnð, Ahyàambn Aacs¯mcmsf F\n¡v ImWm\mhpópïv apJw hyàañ, ZrVamb ssIIÄ Xpgbpópïv, Zni hyàañ Hcp ]pchôn, F\ns¡¯n¸nSn¡mhpótXbpÅp IeymWhônbmWv, s]s{SmamI-vkpIÄ Xq¡nbn«ncn¡póp bm{XnIÀ km[mthj¯neñ, X«an«v, ]ï§fWnªp aWhm«nIÄ, ]nsó ]pXpamcÀ.
AhcpsS ]cnNb¡mÀ ]pgbnend§msX tXmWnbntes¡¯nt\m¡póhÀ \Sp¡b¯ntes¡mópw ]pchôn t]mInñ Icbv¡Sp¯p Xsó Hcp cm{Xn Xpgªp Xncn¨p hcpw Bgadnbm¯ \Sp¡b¯nð tXmWnh«w Id§póXv ASp¯v t]mbmetñ Adnbq. C{Xbmbn«pw tXmWn¡mc³ Xfcm¯sX´mWv? Nnet¸mÄ ]pchônbnse Bsc¦nepw ]pg \o´n¡mWWw. adpIq¡v tIÄ¡pópanñ. Archana R
I MSc Physics
A
s a teenager, I’ve always felt lonely while looking at people holding hands and in each other’s embrace, and so I believed that I didn’t know what love was. But maybe love wasn’t so hard. Love is just simple, as simple as when your grandmom makes you biriyani cause she knows you’re coming over or when your grandad hides a 100 rupee note in your palm; it can simply just be your mom’s scent as she holds you or your dad mending your wounds as he scolds you for falling down or the extra packet of kurkure in your brother’s hand or your cat purring into your lap or the squeaky sounds of shoes on the dance floor. Maybe, I knew what love was all along when my uncles took me to the park or when they gave me what seemed like boring advices or when kids made me birthday cards or it was that smile of relief seeing my friends when I walk into the class or making myself maggi while putting on Netflix as I relax. So maybe, just maybe, love can be anything and everything and maybe, I don’t have to look for it everywhere. Maybe I just have to look a bit closer. Shaziya Nihar Sait I BSc Psychology
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The worn out shoes had stories to tell
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I gazed at myself Through the broken mirror Lips red as blood Tears dripped down my face Down to my skin Like river washing barren land Fresh wounds stung Sound of pain ringing through my body Fading scars leaving stories to read Still, I limped towards the door of future Because I am bruised not broken Because I rose from ashes Because I am stronger than they think. Anagha T
Communicative English
Of how they were cradled by the cobbler Of how they spent days and nights, boxed Of how the old man bought them Of how they enjoyed daylight Of how they moved non stop in the factory Of how they did never-ending chores Of how they were patched up and tailored countless times Now as the old man rests They embraced emptiness Now they rest at a corner Now they feel serene. Anagha T.
II Communicative English
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
The worn out shoes had stories to tell
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I gazed at myself Through the broken mirror Lips red as blood Tears dripped down my face Down to my skin Like river washing barren land Fresh wounds stung Sound of pain ringing through my body Fading scars leaving stories to read Still, I limped towards the door of future Because I am bruised not broken Because I rose from ashes Because I am stronger than they think. Anagha T
Communicative English
Of how they were cradled by the cobbler Of how they spent days and nights, boxed Of how the old man bought them Of how they enjoyed daylight Of how they moved non stop in the factory Of how they did never-ending chores Of how they were patched up and tailored countless times Now as the old man rests They embraced emptiness Now they rest at a corner Now they feel serene. Anagha T.
II Communicative English
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Si proche et pourtant si loin, Comme l’aube du crépuscule, Les deux moitiés d’un tout, Qui s’accrochent à moi. Si près et pourtant si loin, Si cher et pourtant si distant, Oh ce que je ferais, Juste pour t’étreindre, Oh ce que je ferais, Juste pour que tu sois avec moi.
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Punya Raj Panicker
III BA French
nce omme c s p m te le prin eurir NS” Quand ncé à fl “FÊTO e t i m d a m o ure s ont c La nat s fleur e ter, l s e t ou à chan s i m t Ainsi t hme, on un ryt ux se s t a i e a s s i i o a f Les ière relle, el, té natu nser, de la riv ns le ci a u t a i a d d b e à é b e s d r i a t Le ont m pparaî ter de l res se s r profi ncé à a b u e r o a m p s r e m L nt co enne, arrive leurs o magici encé à e m n m u o e c Les cou ont comm ageurs nature a l t n Les voy e i ature, ts voya s à la n n u a f n e n e v e Les onde, sont r ureux ut le m o o t m e a d s Le ent ris soin omme ure a p érir l’h sitivem t o u a p g n e e a r d L ssayé cé à viv ure a e mmen o c a La nat e ond ut le m rire Puis to nature a l ture !!! u v i e la na d t i Oui, j’a u r le b tendu a J’ai en Savith
III BA
French
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Si proche et pourtant si loin, Comme l’aube du crépuscule, Les deux moitiés d’un tout, Qui s’accrochent à moi. Si près et pourtant si loin, Si cher et pourtant si distant, Oh ce que je ferais, Juste pour t’étreindre, Oh ce que je ferais, Juste pour que tu sois avec moi.
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Punya Raj Panicker
III BA French
nce omme c s p m te le prin eurir NS” Quand ncé à fl “FÊTO e t i m d a m o ure s ont c La nat s fleur e ter, l s e t ou à chan s i m t Ainsi t hme, on un ryt ux se s t a i e a s s i i o a f Les ière relle, el, té natu nser, de la riv ns le ci a u t a i a d d b e à é b e s d r i a t Le ont m pparaî ter de l res se s r profi ncé à a b u e r o a m p s r e m L nt co enne, arrive leurs o magici encé à e m n m u o e c Les cou ont comm ageurs nature a l t n Les voy e i ature, ts voya s à la n n u a f n e n e v e Les onde, sont r ureux ut le m o o t m e a d s Le ent ris soin omme ure a p érir l’h sitivem t o u a p g n e e a r d L ssayé cé à viv ure a e mmen o c a La nat e ond ut le m rire Puis to nature a l ture !!! u v i e la na d t i Oui, j’a u r le b tendu a J’ai en Savith
III BA
French
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Cu ASp¯mbn tIcfs¯ \Sp¡nb kw`h§Ä CXn\pZmlcWamWv. Fómð Gähpw thZ\mP\Iamb Imcyw Fs´ómð, "B s]¬Ip«n tX¨n«tñ, C«pt]mbn«tñ B aI³ Xsâ t{] a¯nsâ kqNIambn B s]®ns\ sImtñïnhóXv" Fó Nne alZv hyànIfpsS IsaâpIfmWv. Cós¯ Ime¯p tX¸v FóXv aebmfn¡v kp] cnNnXañm¯ hms¡mópañ. Xami cqt]W hó Cu hm¡v Cónt¸mÄ AtcmNIamb Hómbn amdnbncn¡pIbmWv. Hcp {]Wbw XIcpt¼mÄ Asñ¦nð B Hcp _Ôw Dt]£nt¡ïn hcpt¼mÄ Xm³ A{Xbpw \mÄ kvt\ln¡póp Fó t]cnð sImïp\Só Hcp hyànsb am\ knIhpw imcocnIambpw D]{Znhn¡póXnð F´v alXzamWpÅXv? GXp coXnbnemWv BfpIÄ¡v CXns\ Akm[mcWambn«pÅ Imcyambn ImWm³ km[n¡m¯Xv?
IcmÀ FgpXn sImSp¡mdnñ. ]e ImcW§fmepw B Hcp _Ôw XIcmw. At¸mÄ Xsâ am{Xw kz´amb kz¯p \ãs¸Spóp, AXv thsd Bcpw ssI¡em¡cpXv Fó Nn´bnð\nómWv Hcmsf sImñpI t]msebpÅ lo\amb sXäv sN¿m³ GsXmcp hyànsbbpw t{]cn¸n¡póXv. A§s\sbmcmÄ¡v aptóm«pÅ PohnXw Nn´n¡m³ t]mepw km[n¡nñ. ImcWw B hyànbpsS apgph³ temIhpw IïXv {]Wbn¨ BfnemWv. Ft¸mtgm B hyànbnð am{Xambn B{ibn¡s¸SpIbmWv.
{]Wb§Ä hÀWn¡póXnsâbnSbnð Hcp {]Wb _Ôs¯ IeymWw hsc Hcp ]m«v ko\nð HXp¡n AsXt´m {]tXyIXbpw Znhyhpambn«pÅ kw`hamsWóv ImWn¡pó Xnc¡nð, BtcmKyIcamb Hcp \ñ {]Wb_Ôw F§s\bmWp ap³t]m«p t]mtIïXv Fóv ImWn¡m³ ]ecpw adóp. AsX, {]Wbw hfsc at\m lchpw Gähpw iàhpamb Hcp hnImcw XsóbmWv. ]s£ AXv PohnX¯nsâ Hcp `mKw am{XamWv. Xm³ {]Wbn¡póbmÄ am{XamWv Xsâ temIsaópw, Xsâ Ft´m kzImcy kz¯msWópw IcpXpóXnemWv {]iv\w Bcw`n¡póXv.
BtcmKyIcamb coXnbnð AXns\ t\cnSm³ kaqlw ]Tnt¡ïnbncn¡póp.
Hcp _Ô¯nð\nópw ]ncnªpt]mIpóXv (t{_¡]v) thZ\mP\Iw XsóbmWv. GsXmcphs\bpw am\knIambn XfÀ¯pó Hcp AhØ XsóbmWXv. ]s£ AXpsImïp PohnXw Ahkm\n¡pónñ Fóv a\knem¡m³ IgnbWw. Ipd¨pIqSn
Maria Treesa Aji
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
II Communicative English
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{]Wbs¯ Ipdn¨p hÀWn¡m¯ IhnIÄ Npcp¡w. {]Wb_Ô§fpsS IY ]dbm¯ kn\naIÄ Npcp¡w. Fón«pw {]Wbn¡póXv Hcp sXämbn Ct¸mgpw ImWpó IpSpw_§fpsS CSbnemWv \mw Pohn¡póXv. icnbmb NÀ¨IÄ icnbmb CS§fnð sicnbmb kab§fnð \S¡pónñ. CXnsâ ]cnWnX ^eamWv Hcp]mSv Ip«nIÄ¡v icnbmb Adnhv In«m¯Xpw AhÀ hfÀóp Ignbpt¼mÄ ]e tSmI-vknIv _Ô§fnte¡v t]mIpóXpw.
Hcmfpw {]Wb_Ô¯nemIpt¼mÄ 'Rm³ \ntâXp am{Xambncn¡pw' Fóv
Hcp]mSp _Ô§fnð Hcp _ÔamWv apdnªp t]mIpóXv. AñmsX PohnXw sam¯¯nð Añ. Hcp _Ôw XIcpt¼mÄ AXnse Hcmsf tX¸pImcntbm tX¸pImct\m B¡msX, Ahsc Ipäs¸Sp¯msX {]Wb¯IÀ¨sb ImWm³ km[n¡Ww. CXnsâ hn]coXamb Hcp k{¼ZmbamWv ChnsS ImWpóXv. t]Sns¡mïp _Ôw Dt]£n¡m³ ]äm¯hcpapïv. CXnð \nóp Hcp tamN\w BhiyamWv. AXphsc kvt\ln¨bmsf _lpam\n¨vsImïp a\Ênem¡n PohnX¯nð aptódm\mWv {iant¡ïXv. CXmWv aptóm«p Nn´n¡pó bph Xeapd ]Tnt¡ïXv.
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Cu ASp¯mbn tIcfs¯ \Sp¡nb kw`h§Ä CXn\pZmlcWamWv. Fómð Gähpw thZ\mP\Iamb Imcyw Fs´ómð, "B s]¬Ip«n tX¨n«tñ, C«pt]mbn«tñ B aI³ Xsâ t{] a¯nsâ kqNIambn B s]®ns\ sImtñïnhóXv" Fó Nne alZv hyànIfpsS IsaâpIfmWv. Cós¯ Ime¯p tX¸v FóXv aebmfn¡v kp] cnNnXañm¯ hms¡mópañ. Xami cqt]W hó Cu hm¡v Cónt¸mÄ AtcmNIamb Hómbn amdnbncn¡pIbmWv. Hcp {]Wbw XIcpt¼mÄ Asñ¦nð B Hcp _Ôw Dt]£nt¡ïn hcpt¼mÄ Xm³ A{Xbpw \mÄ kvt\ln¡póp Fó t]cnð sImïp\Só Hcp hyànsb am\ knIhpw imcocnIambpw D]{Znhn¡póXnð F´v alXzamWpÅXv? GXp coXnbnemWv BfpIÄ¡v CXns\ Akm[mcWambn«pÅ Imcyambn ImWm³ km[n¡m¯Xv?
IcmÀ FgpXn sImSp¡mdnñ. ]e ImcW§fmepw B Hcp _Ôw XIcmw. At¸mÄ Xsâ am{Xw kz´amb kz¯p \ãs¸Spóp, AXv thsd Bcpw ssI¡em¡cpXv Fó Nn´bnð\nómWv Hcmsf sImñpI t]msebpÅ lo\amb sXäv sN¿m³ GsXmcp hyànsbbpw t{]cn¸n¡póXv. A§s\sbmcmÄ¡v aptóm«pÅ PohnXw Nn´n¡m³ t]mepw km[n¡nñ. ImcWw B hyànbpsS apgph³ temIhpw IïXv {]Wbn¨ BfnemWv. Ft¸mtgm B hyànbnð am{Xambn B{ibn¡s¸SpIbmWv.
{]Wb§Ä hÀWn¡póXnsâbnSbnð Hcp {]Wb _Ôs¯ IeymWw hsc Hcp ]m«v ko\nð HXp¡n AsXt´m {]tXyIXbpw Znhyhpambn«pÅ kw`hamsWóv ImWn¡pó Xnc¡nð, BtcmKyIcamb Hcp \ñ {]Wb_Ôw F§s\bmWp ap³t]m«p t]mtIïXv Fóv ImWn¡m³ ]ecpw adóp. AsX, {]Wbw hfsc at\m lchpw Gähpw iàhpamb Hcp hnImcw XsóbmWv. ]s£ AXv PohnX¯nsâ Hcp `mKw am{XamWv. Xm³ {]Wbn¡póbmÄ am{XamWv Xsâ temIsaópw, Xsâ Ft´m kzImcy kz¯msWópw IcpXpóXnemWv {]iv\w Bcw`n¡póXv.
BtcmKyIcamb coXnbnð AXns\ t\cnSm³ kaqlw ]Tnt¡ïnbncn¡póp.
Hcp _Ô¯nð\nópw ]ncnªpt]mIpóXv (t{_¡]v) thZ\mP\Iw XsóbmWv. GsXmcphs\bpw am\knIambn XfÀ¯pó Hcp AhØ XsóbmWXv. ]s£ AXpsImïp PohnXw Ahkm\n¡pónñ Fóv a\knem¡m³ IgnbWw. Ipd¨pIqSn
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{]Wbs¯ Ipdn¨p hÀWn¡m¯ IhnIÄ Npcp¡w. {]Wb_Ô§fpsS IY ]dbm¯ kn\naIÄ Npcp¡w. Fón«pw {]Wbn¡póXv Hcp sXämbn Ct¸mgpw ImWpó IpSpw_§fpsS CSbnemWv \mw Pohn¡póXv. icnbmb NÀ¨IÄ icnbmb CS§fnð sicnbmb kab§fnð \S¡pónñ. CXnsâ ]cnWnX ^eamWv Hcp]mSv Ip«nIÄ¡v icnbmb Adnhv In«m¯Xpw AhÀ hfÀóp Ignbpt¼mÄ ]e tSmI-vknIv _Ô§fnte¡v t]mIpóXpw.
Hcmfpw {]Wb_Ô¯nemIpt¼mÄ 'Rm³ \ntâXp am{Xambncn¡pw' Fóv
Hcp]mSp _Ô§fnð Hcp _ÔamWv apdnªp t]mIpóXv. AñmsX PohnXw sam¯¯nð Añ. Hcp _Ôw XIcpt¼mÄ AXnse Hcmsf tX¸pImcntbm tX¸pImct\m B¡msX, Ahsc Ipäs¸Sp¯msX {]Wb¯IÀ¨sb ImWm³ km[n¡Ww. CXnsâ hn]coXamb Hcp k{¼ZmbamWv ChnsS ImWpóXv. t]Sns¡mïp _Ôw Dt]£n¡m³ ]äm¯hcpapïv. CXnð \nóp Hcp tamN\w BhiyamWv. AXphsc kvt\ln¨bmsf _lpam\n¨vsImïp a\Ênem¡n PohnX¯nð aptódm\mWv {iant¡ïXv. CXmWv aptóm«p Nn´n¡pó bph Xeapd ]Tnt¡ïXv.
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कोई विकल््प नहीं था और उन््हेें अन््य स््थथानोों पर जाना पड़़ा उन चीज़ों एवं संस््ककृति और परं परा जिसे वे कहते थे " उनका" एवं "अपना"... फिर कुछ लोग पूर््व की ओर बंगाल की ओर गए जिसे तब "गौड़ दे श" कहा जाता था और इसलिए गौड़ सारस््वत ब्राह्मण नाम इन््हेें मिला और वहाँ से कई शताब््ददियोों के बाद आज की गोवा और महाराष्ट्र की ओर बस जाने के कारण इन््हेें कोोंकणी ब्राह्मण कहा जाने लगा। क््योोंकि प्रथम रूप से गोमांतक की ओर प्रवास स््ककं द पुराण के सह्याद्री खंड मेें दर््ज है कि-गोवा को मुख््य रूप से अपनी उपजाऊ मिट््टटी और समृद्ध विदे शी व््ययापार के साथ समुद्री बंदरगाहोों के लिए चुना गया था।
इसीलिए गोवा मेें ये सारस््वत खेती, मछली पकड़ने और व््ययापार मेें डू ब गए। वे और कच््छ, सिंध और कश््ममीरी सारस््वतोों के साथ संबंध बनाए रखते थे। सारस््वत ब्राह्मण जो अब गोवा मेें थे, स््थथानीय स््वदे शी लोगोों, कुडु म््बबी या कुम््बबी आदिवासियोों के साथ साझेदारी मेें काम करते थे जो आज भी मौजूद हैैं । अप्रवासियोों की दस ू री लहर कौौंडिन््य, वात््स््य और कौशिका गोत्ररों के प्रतिनिधि थे। उन््होोंने मुख््य रूप से शिक्षण, लेखन और लेखा के क्षेत्र मेें पेशेवर करियर की तलाश की।
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सारस््वतोों की कहानी उस बड़़े सांस््ककृतिक वृक्ष से संबंधित है जहाँ भारत की प्रत््ययेक राज््य संस््ककृति शामिल है ।हम सभी ने यहूदी प्रलय और कश््ममीरी पंडितोों के उत््पपीड़न या उनके वध के बारे मेें सुना होगा... लेकिन इतिहास के पन््नोों मेें कहीं न कहीं सारस््वत ब्राह्मण की कहानी है जो पूर््ण रूप से न खोयी हुई है बल््ककि छिपी रही है । इसलिए इनके बारे मेें अधिक जानने के लिए यदि खोज कोोंकणी भाषा के लिए की जाय जो अधिक अभी भी बोल रहेें हैैं और उस भाषा जो हमेें ले जाती है उससे जुड़़े अनेक कहानियोों मेें।
उनकी मातृ भाषा कोोंकणी का पता लगाया गया जिसके शब््द ले जाते हैैं कश््ममीर तक, जो अब विलुप्त हो चुकी सरस््वती नदी की ओर है , इसी कारण से उन््हेें "सारस््वत" या "सरस््वती पुत्र" कहे जाते हैैं । क््योोंकि उनकी संस््ककृति सरस््वती नदी के तट पर ही हुई। कश््ममीरी पंडितोों का वह समूह इसी सारस््वत ब्राह्मणोों का एक भाग है । फिर निश्चित रूप से एक सवाल उठता है कि प्रवास किस लिए था? प्रवास के पदचिन््ह हमेें उस समय की ओर ले जाते हैैं जब सरस््वती नदी सूखने लगी थी जिसके कारण सूखे और अकाल पड़ गए थे और इस दिव््य नदी के तट पर रहने वाले लोगोों के पास
उन््होोंने कुशथाली मेें मगरिश मंदिर और केलोशी मेें संथा दर््गगा मंदिर की स््थथापना की। यहां से वे ु दस ू रे गांवोों मेें फैल गए। उनके साथ आने वाले मुख््य दे वता भी मंगरीश, महादे व, महालक्ष्मी, महलसा, शांतादर््गगा ु , नागेश, सप्तकोटे श्वर के अलावा कई अन््य थे। गोमांतक क्षेत्र इतने सारे कुलदे वता मंदिरोों से युक्त है जो इन तथ््योों की गवाही दे ते हैैं ।कोोंकण, कनारा तट और केरल मेें ब्राह्मणोों की बस््ततियोों के बारे मेें भी ऐसी कहानियाँ सुनाई जाती हैैं ।गोवा के सारस््वत ब्राह्मणोों के इतिहास के कई वर्षषों बाद बहुत ही हृदय विदारक है जब पुर््तगालियोों ने गोवा मेें संसाधनोों पर आक्रमण करना और लूटना शुरू कर दिया। कोोंकणी ब्राह्मणोों ने जिस धार््ममिक असहिष््णणुता का सामना किया, वह कहता है कि यह उस समय से शुरू हुआ जब पुर््तगालियोों ने स््थथानीय लोगोों के जीवन मेें हस््तक्षेप किया और जबर््दस््तती धर््माांतरण हुआ... कुछ ने स््ववेच््छछा से धर््माांतरण को स््ववीकार किया ताकि वे खुशी-खुशी अपनी जमीन... स््ववामित््व और अन््य अधिकारोों को बनाए रख सकेें, जबकि कुछ ने सिर््फ आंखेें मूंद लीं और फिर भी उन््होोंने अपने घरोों की चार दीवारोों के भीतर अपनी संस््ककृति का पालन किया।... लेकिन आघात के खून और इस तरह की कठिनाइयोों
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जब सारस््वत ब्राह्मण अपनी संस््ककृति, रीति-रिवाजोों और परं पराओं के डर और बचाव के लिए गोवा से चले गए, तो इन अप्रवासियोों के समूह मेें अन््य स््थथानीय लोग भी थे, जो पुराने गोवा के कुडु म््बबी और वैश््योों सहित कोोंकणी बोलते थे। गोवा से अपने प्रवास के दौरान उनमेें से कुछ कर््ननाटक और केरल के क्षेत्ररों मेें बस गए और कोच््चचि की ओर आ गए और अलाप््पपुझा के माध््यम से त्रिवेेंद्रम तक उनके परिवार जो बसने के दौरान विभाजित हो गए के साथ विस््ततार किया। सबसे दिलचस््प विशेषता मातृभाषा के बारे मेें यह है कि कुछ बंगाली शब््द, कुछ बिहारी शब््द, कुछ उत््ससुक कन््नड़ और शायद सबसे अधिक मराठी के बरकरार रं ग... एक राज््य से एक परं परा और दस ू रे राज््य की आदत, हम कोोंकणी हैैं क््योोंकि इनके पास हर एक भारत के रं ग का थोड़़ा सा हिस््ससा है ।
प्रवासोों के बीच कोोंकणी ब्राह्मणोों का सबसे गर््मजोशी से स््ववागत केरल राज््य द्वारा एर््ननाकुलम के वर््तमान जिले मेें और कोच््चचि की ओर किया गया था, जो उस समय कोचीन के राजा के शासन के अधीन था। कोचीन के राजा ने कोोंकणी लोगोों की रक्षा की और विस््थथापित लोगोों के लिए मंदिर बनाने के लिए भूमि प्रदान की और बाद मेें उन््होोंने "कोोंकणस््थ महाजनम" नामक एक समुदाय का गठन किया। जब वास््कको डी गामा केरल के कोझीकोड पहुंचे, उस समय कोझीकोड मेें कोोंकणी मौजूद थे। कोचीन के राजा ने समुदाय को करोों से मुक्त कर दिया था और इसके कारण अधिक संख््यया मेें लोगोों का इस
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कोई विकल््प नहीं था और उन््हेें अन््य स््थथानोों पर जाना पड़़ा उन चीज़ों एवं संस््ककृति और परं परा जिसे वे कहते थे " उनका" एवं "अपना"... फिर कुछ लोग पूर््व की ओर बंगाल की ओर गए जिसे तब "गौड़ दे श" कहा जाता था और इसलिए गौड़ सारस््वत ब्राह्मण नाम इन््हेें मिला और वहाँ से कई शताब््ददियोों के बाद आज की गोवा और महाराष्ट्र की ओर बस जाने के कारण इन््हेें कोोंकणी ब्राह्मण कहा जाने लगा। क््योोंकि प्रथम रूप से गोमांतक की ओर प्रवास स््ककं द पुराण के सह्याद्री खंड मेें दर््ज है कि-गोवा को मुख््य रूप से अपनी उपजाऊ मिट््टटी और समृद्ध विदे शी व््ययापार के साथ समुद्री बंदरगाहोों के लिए चुना गया था।
इसीलिए गोवा मेें ये सारस््वत खेती, मछली पकड़ने और व््ययापार मेें डू ब गए। वे और कच््छ, सिंध और कश््ममीरी सारस््वतोों के साथ संबंध बनाए रखते थे। सारस््वत ब्राह्मण जो अब गोवा मेें थे, स््थथानीय स््वदे शी लोगोों, कुडु म््बबी या कुम््बबी आदिवासियोों के साथ साझेदारी मेें काम करते थे जो आज भी मौजूद हैैं । अप्रवासियोों की दस ू री लहर कौौंडिन््य, वात््स््य और कौशिका गोत्ररों के प्रतिनिधि थे। उन््होोंने मुख््य रूप से शिक्षण, लेखन और लेखा के क्षेत्र मेें पेशेवर करियर की तलाश की।
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अमेरिकन मोटिवेशनल स््पपीकरोों मेें प्रसिद्ध और "सीड््स ऑफ ग्रेटनेस" जैसी पुस््तकोों के लेखक, जो डे निस वेटली हैैं , उनके शब््दोों पर एक त््वरित नज़र... "सबसे बड़़ी जड़ें जो आप अपने बच््चोों को दे सकते हैैं , वे जिम््ममेदारी की जड़ें और स््वतंत्रता के पंख हैैं "~डे निस वेटली…
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सारस््वतोों की कहानी उस बड़़े सांस््ककृतिक वृक्ष से संबंधित है जहाँ भारत की प्रत््ययेक राज््य संस््ककृति शामिल है ।हम सभी ने यहूदी प्रलय और कश््ममीरी पंडितोों के उत््पपीड़न या उनके वध के बारे मेें सुना होगा... लेकिन इतिहास के पन््नोों मेें कहीं न कहीं सारस््वत ब्राह्मण की कहानी है जो पूर््ण रूप से न खोयी हुई है बल््ककि छिपी रही है । इसलिए इनके बारे मेें अधिक जानने के लिए यदि खोज कोोंकणी भाषा के लिए की जाय जो अधिक अभी भी बोल रहेें हैैं और उस भाषा जो हमेें ले जाती है उससे जुड़़े अनेक कहानियोों मेें।
उनकी मातृ भाषा कोोंकणी का पता लगाया गया जिसके शब््द ले जाते हैैं कश््ममीर तक, जो अब विलुप्त हो चुकी सरस््वती नदी की ओर है , इसी कारण से उन््हेें "सारस््वत" या "सरस््वती पुत्र" कहे जाते हैैं । क््योोंकि उनकी संस््ककृति सरस््वती नदी के तट पर ही हुई। कश््ममीरी पंडितोों का वह समूह इसी सारस््वत ब्राह्मणोों का एक भाग है । फिर निश्चित रूप से एक सवाल उठता है कि प्रवास किस लिए था? प्रवास के पदचिन््ह हमेें उस समय की ओर ले जाते हैैं जब सरस््वती नदी सूखने लगी थी जिसके कारण सूखे और अकाल पड़ गए थे और इस दिव््य नदी के तट पर रहने वाले लोगोों के पास
उन््होोंने कुशथाली मेें मगरिश मंदिर और केलोशी मेें संथा दर््गगा मंदिर की स््थथापना की। यहां से वे ु दस ू रे गांवोों मेें फैल गए। उनके साथ आने वाले मुख््य दे वता भी मंगरीश, महादे व, महालक्ष्मी, महलसा, शांतादर््गगा ु , नागेश, सप्तकोटे श्वर के अलावा कई अन््य थे। गोमांतक क्षेत्र इतने सारे कुलदे वता मंदिरोों से युक्त है जो इन तथ््योों की गवाही दे ते हैैं ।कोोंकण, कनारा तट और केरल मेें ब्राह्मणोों की बस््ततियोों के बारे मेें भी ऐसी कहानियाँ सुनाई जाती हैैं ।गोवा के सारस््वत ब्राह्मणोों के इतिहास के कई वर्षषों बाद बहुत ही हृदय विदारक है जब पुर््तगालियोों ने गोवा मेें संसाधनोों पर आक्रमण करना और लूटना शुरू कर दिया। कोोंकणी ब्राह्मणोों ने जिस धार््ममिक असहिष््णणुता का सामना किया, वह कहता है कि यह उस समय से शुरू हुआ जब पुर््तगालियोों ने स््थथानीय लोगोों के जीवन मेें हस््तक्षेप किया और जबर््दस््तती धर््माांतरण हुआ... कुछ ने स््ववेच््छछा से धर््माांतरण को स््ववीकार किया ताकि वे खुशी-खुशी अपनी जमीन... स््ववामित््व और अन््य अधिकारोों को बनाए रख सकेें, जबकि कुछ ने सिर््फ आंखेें मूंद लीं और फिर भी उन््होोंने अपने घरोों की चार दीवारोों के भीतर अपनी संस््ककृति का पालन किया।... लेकिन आघात के खून और इस तरह की कठिनाइयोों
को बनाए रखने के परिश्रम ने उस संस््ककृति मेें रखरखाव को समाप्त कर दिया जो चार स््ततंभोों के भीतर थी क््योोंकि इन लोगोों को पुरुष या महिला होने के बावजूद बेरहमी से मार डाला गया था… स््थथानीय दर््शन के अलावा जो कहानी मौखिक रूप से उनकी मातृ भाषा कोोंकणी मेें प्रसारित की जा रही है , जो एक लिपिविहीन भाषा है , उन मंदिरोों के इर््द-गिर््द भी सामने आती है जो नष्ट हो गए थे और धार््ममिक स््वतंत्रता व््ययावहारिक महत््व के बिना शब््दोों का एक समूह बन गई थी उनकी। प्रत््ययेक परिवार जिसके पास अपने आवासीय दे वता थे, कुलदे वता कहलाते थे,जिसे उन््हेें गोवा से भागने से पहले नदियोों और तालाबोों और कुओं मेें फेेंकना पड़ता था...जो परिवार बच गए थे वे फिर से गोवा नहीं दे ख सके... और गोवा सिर््फ एक सपना बन गया था। प्रवास मेें अनेक दिन और महीने लगीं और इस समूह के भंडार मेें वर््णणित कहानियाँ उल््ललेखनीय हैैं । सारस््वत ब्राह्मण एक ऐसा समुदाय है जिसने भारत मेें किसी भी समुदाय के बीच सबसे लंबे समय तक और साथ ही व््ययापक प्रवासन दे खा है ।
जब सारस््वत ब्राह्मण अपनी संस््ककृति, रीति-रिवाजोों और परं पराओं के डर और बचाव के लिए गोवा से चले गए, तो इन अप्रवासियोों के समूह मेें अन््य स््थथानीय लोग भी थे, जो पुराने गोवा के कुडु म््बबी और वैश््योों सहित कोोंकणी बोलते थे। गोवा से अपने प्रवास के दौरान उनमेें से कुछ कर््ननाटक और केरल के क्षेत्ररों मेें बस गए और कोच््चचि की ओर आ गए और अलाप््पपुझा के माध््यम से त्रिवेेंद्रम तक उनके परिवार जो बसने के दौरान विभाजित हो गए के साथ विस््ततार किया। सबसे दिलचस््प विशेषता मातृभाषा के बारे मेें यह है कि कुछ बंगाली शब््द, कुछ बिहारी शब््द, कुछ उत््ससुक कन््नड़ और शायद सबसे अधिक मराठी के बरकरार रं ग... एक राज््य से एक परं परा और दस ू रे राज््य की आदत, हम कोोंकणी हैैं क््योोंकि इनके पास हर एक भारत के रं ग का थोड़़ा सा हिस््ससा है ।
प्रवासोों के बीच कोोंकणी ब्राह्मणोों का सबसे गर््मजोशी से स््ववागत केरल राज््य द्वारा एर््ननाकुलम के वर््तमान जिले मेें और कोच््चचि की ओर किया गया था, जो उस समय कोचीन के राजा के शासन के अधीन था। कोचीन के राजा ने कोोंकणी लोगोों की रक्षा की और विस््थथापित लोगोों के लिए मंदिर बनाने के लिए भूमि प्रदान की और बाद मेें उन््होोंने "कोोंकणस््थ महाजनम" नामक एक समुदाय का गठन किया। जब वास््कको डी गामा केरल के कोझीकोड पहुंचे, उस समय कोझीकोड मेें कोोंकणी मौजूद थे। कोचीन के राजा ने समुदाय को करोों से मुक्त कर दिया था और इसके कारण अधिक संख््यया मेें लोगोों का इस
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स््थथान पर आगमन हुआ था। हालाँकि, केरल मेें ब्राह्मणोों ने कोोंकणी को ब्राह्मण के रूप मेें मान््यता नहीं दी क््योोंकि वे मछली खाने वाले थे और समुद्र के रास््तते आते थे। ब्राह्मण समुदाय मेें मछली खाना प्रतिबंधित या वर््जजित माना जाता है , इसलिए समुद्र के माध््यम से यात्रा करना वर््जजित था। ऐसा कहा जाता है कि कोोंकणी लोगोों ने इन संघर्षषों के कारण मछली खाना छोड़ दिया।
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जब उन््होोंने घर बसाना शुरू किया और एक सुरक्षित स््थथान मिलने के बाद भी कठिनाइयोों के बावजूद उनकी मातृभाषा कोोंकणी की मजबूत संस््ककृति और मौखिक वर््णन, जिसकी कोई लिपि नहीं है , को बनाए रखा गया था... और इसे पीढ़़ियोों तक मौखिक रूप से पारित किया जा रहा है । दे श के विभिन््न भागोों मेें पहुंचने के बाद भी इन््होोंने दिल से कई सालोों बाद लिया कि-जब पुर््तगालियोों ने गोवा छोड़़ा कुछ मूर््ततियोों जो इन््होोंने पीछे छोड़ दिए थे,बाद मेें बरामद किया गया और बहाल किया गया और मंदिर को वापस बनाया गया जैसे श्री रामनाथ शांतेरी कामाक्षी मंदिर,महालसा नारायणी मंदिर,मंगेश मंदिर आदि। ऐसे उनके पूर््वजोों का प्रयत्न साकार हुआ हालाँकि कोोंकणी लोग केरल पहुँचे, जिनकी स््थथानीय भाषा मलयालम थी, उन््होोंने मलयालम भाषा सीखना और बात करना शुरू कर दिया और साथ ही उन््होोंने अपनी संस््ककृति और अपने समुदाय की परं पराओं को विकसित करना शुरू कर दिया, जिससे वे स््थथानीय लोगोों के जीवन को प्रभावित किए बिना रह गए। जगह मेें सद्भाव की भावना रखने का प्रयत्न किया।
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मलयाली व््ययंजनोों का सबसे अनिवार््य हिस््ससा पप््पड़म है जो कोोंकणी द्वारा केरल लाया गया था और कोचीन के राजा ने इसे पसंद किया था और यह भी कहा जाता है कि प्राचीन काल मेें, इस पप््पड़म को केवल शाही व््ययंजनोों मेें शामिल किया जाता था जो केवल राजा के महलोों मेें था। गौड़ सारस््वत ब्राह्मण वे थे जिन््होोंने मंदिर मेें पूजा की और अन््य कोचीन के राजा के नियमोों द्वारा दिए गए पदानुक्रम के अनुसार अन््य कृ षि और समाज के सुनार आदि क्षेत्ररों के कामोों मेें लगे… पूर््व भारत के निरं कुश शासन के कई वर्षषों बाद और भारत के विभिन््न स््थथानोों पर रहने वाले ये लोग अपने स््ववाद और परं पराओं को बनाए रखते हैैं । वे हमारे खाने मेें नारियल और नारियल के तेल का इस््ततेमाल करते हैैं । वे लगभग हर व््ययंजन मेें राई (सरसो) का उपयोग करते हैैं । उनके पास पथरोडो (मराठी मेें आलू वाडी का एक और संस््करण, या गुजराती मेें पात्रा), जो कोलोकेशिया
के पत्ते से बनता है वह एक विशिष्ट खाना है उसके उपरांत अनेक व््ययंजन जैसे- दाली तो, अलच््चचिक््करि,वलवल,गश््शशी दक्षिण की तरह चावल और अप््पपोस जैसी लंबी किस््म की गेहूं की चीजेें हैैं और शेवाय नाम का विभिन््न खाना भी आदि। उनके आभूषणोों मेें तमिलोों की तरह नाक और कानोों मेें हीरे शामिल हैैं , जबकि उनका मंगलसूत्र महाराष्ट्रियोों के काले मोतियोों की तरह है । वास््तव मेें उनके पास दो मंगलसूत्र हैैं , एक माता-पिता द्वारा दिए गए काले मोतियोों का और एक ससुराल वालोों द्वारा लाया गया मूंगा। उनके अनोखे त््ययौहार हैैं । शादी के रीति-रिवाज अद्वितीय हैैं , संभवतः उन विभिन््न स््थथानोों से लिए गए हैैं जहां से उनके पूर््वज गुजरे थे। वक््कल जो कोोंकणी दल््ह ु न है , महाराष्ट्र की मछुआरे की तरह, ब््ललाउज को कवर करने वाले वी के आकार मेें एक सफेद कपड़़े के साथ नौ गज फैशन मेें रे शम की साड़़ी पहनती है । दल््हनो ों के पास ु नथ नहीं बल््ककि नथ नहीं होती है और वे पैर की अंगूठियां भी पहनती हैैं लेकिन वे अन््य समुदायोों के लोगोों से अलग होती हैैं । वे हल््ददी या सिंदरू नहीं, कुमकुम का इस््ततेमाल करते हैैं ।
समुदाय मेें पारं परिक कन््ययादान, मालाओं का आदान-प्रदान, सप्तपदी लेकिन गंगा पूजा भी होती है , और एक अनूठा समारोह होता है जिसे उद्धदा मुहूर््त कहा जाता है जो इनके शादी का एक महत््वपूर््ण हिस््ससा है । यहाँ लड़का और लड़की अपने करीबी रिश््ततेदारोों की मदद से उदीद की दाल और मूंग की दाल को पीसते हैैं । पुराने दिनोों मेें (और अब कुछ लोगोों द्वारा दोहराया गया) हमारी शादियाँ पाँच दिनोों तक चलती थीं। लेकिन सभी रस््मेें एक दिन मेें सिमट कर रह गईं और इसलिए लड़की समारोह के दौरान कम से कम चार साड़़ियोों को बदल दे ती है ।इन समुदाय के लोगोों के पास हिं दी विवाह की तरह घोड़़ी, बारात या डोली नहीं होती है , लेकिन एक समारोह होता है जहां दोनोों पक्षषों की महिलाएं एक-दस ू रे के सामने खड़़ी होती हैैं , फिर लड़की पक्ष की पांच महिलाएं आगे बढ़ती हैैं और कुमकुम, पान, चावल, और दल््हहे ू के पक्ष मेें फूल जो उन््हेें स््ववीकार करता है और पारस््परिकता करता है । फिर दोनोों पक्ष आपस मेें मिलते हैैं और एक साथ विवाह स््थल मेें जाते हैैं । कितना प््ययारा रिवाज है !!
इसके अलावा ओर भी त््ययोहार हैैं ... जैसे… जब बच््चचा 2 वर््ष का हो, तो तीसरा वर््ष पूरा करने से पहले "जवला" (बच््चचे का पहला बाल कटवाने) समारोह आयोजित किया जाता है । बरसो, मुंजी, विवाह और अंतिम संस््ककार की तरह ज््ववाला भी संस््ककार के बच््चोों मेें से एक होगा एक जीएसबी
होने के नाते। मुंजी (उपनयनम का समारोह) जब लड़का 8 साल का हो जाता है , तो मुंजी (कोोंकणी मेें उपनयनम के लिए शब््द) किया जाता है । इस समारोह मेें जन््ननुवे या पवित्र धागा पर रखा जाता है बच््चचे के बाएं कंधे से। उस दिन से, वह अपनी जाति का आधिकारिक सदस््य बन जाता है , और द्विज कहा जाता है (यानि"दो बार पैदा हुए" के रूप मेें अनुवादित)। प्राचीन काल मेें बालक को गुरुकुल भेजा जाता था वेदोों और शास्त््रों को सीखने के लिए। इस अवधि के दौरान लड़के से अत््यधिक अनुशासन का अभ््ययास करने की अपेक्षा की गई थी ब्रह्मचर््य के नाम से जाना जाता है । उनसे एक ब्रह्मचारी जीवन जीने, भिक्षा पर जीने और जीवित रहने की उम््ममीद की गई थी शाकाहारी सात््वविक भोजन का चयन किया और व््यवहार और कर्ममों मेें काफी तपस््यया का पालन किया। पर धागा समारोह के पूरा होने पर लड़का गुरुकुल जाने के लिए पात्र होगा जो उपलब््ध है भारत भर मेें स््थथान यानी काशी मठ गुरुकुला / पाताशाला मंगलौर और मुल््ककी, गोकर््ण मठ मेें परतागली मेें गुरुकुल और गोवा मेें कवले मठ गुरुकुल। पुजारी किसी मेें भी पढ़ रहे होोंगे ये गुरुकुल। इस समुदाय के सामान््य सदस््य यहां अध््ययन करते हैैं । हर साल धागा बदल जाता है श्रावण के हिं द ू महीने मेें और विभिन््न परिस््थथितियोों मेें सुट््टटा पुनव के रूप मेें जाने जाने वाले त््ययोहार मेें जैसे सुथिगे आदि। जीएसबी मुंजी मेें कुछ मुख््य अनुष्ठान हैैं दे वथ प्रार््थना, गणपति पूजा, उदादा मुर््थथु, मातृभोजन, यज्ञोपवीत धारणा, ब्रह्मचारी अग््ननिकार््यम, गायत्री उपदे श, दं ड धारणा, मातृभिक्षा आदि। इसी प्रकार इस समाज मेें विवाहित महिलाओं का त््ययोहार है चूडी पूजा चुड़़ी पूजा का मतलब चूड़़ियोों की पूजा नहीं है । यह एक तुलसी पूजा है जिसे रं गीन फूलोों के गुलदस््तते के साथ बांधा जाता है और श्रावण महीने के प्रत््ययेक शुक्रवार और रविवार को सभी विवाहित महिलाओं को दिया जाता है । इस समय ग्रामीण इलाकोों मेें जंगली फूलोों से भरा हुआ है और ये साधारण दरबा (घास के ब््ललेड) के साथ प्रयोग किए जाते हैैं । ऐसा कहा जाता है कि ये फूल भगवान के पास गए और शिकायत की कि जहाँ उनकी पूजा मेें गुलाब, गेेंदे, चमेली और अन््य फूलोों का इस््ततेमाल किया जाता था, वहीं उनकी उपेक्षा की जाती थी। और कहा जाता है कि भगवान ने कहा है कि जी एस बी महिलाएँ चूड़़ी पूजा के लिए केवल इन जंगली फूलोों का उपयोग करेें गी। ये चुड़़ियाँ अब डाक से, तस््ववीरेें ईमेल से या व््हहाट््सअप से भेजी जाती हैैं , पहले के दिनोों के विपरीत जब उन््हेें व््यक्तिगत रूप से बड़ों के घरोों मेें जाकर दिया जाता था। और अब इसे करने वाली प्रत््ययेक
विवाहित महिला के बजाय, सामुहिक (संयुक्त) पूजा की जाती है , जिसका अर््थ है कि सभी गुलदस््तते का आदान-प्रदान कर सकते हैैं , मिल सकते हैैं और अच््छछा समय बिता सकते हैैं । दे खेें कि कैसे वे अभी भी अपने स््वयं के शांतिपूर््ण सद्भाव और अपनेपन की भावना को बनाए रखते हैैं और उस स््थथान के लिए भी प््ययार और सम््ममान करते हैैं जहां वे अब हैैं । गौड़ सारस््वत ब्राह्मणोों के प्रवास ने केरल की भूमि को वित्त, शिक्षण, व््यवसाय, उद्यमिता और अन््य क्षेत्ररों मेें कई उपलब््धधियां दिलाई हैैं । इस तरह की उपलब््धधि के स््थलोों मेें से एक मट््टनचेरी के गोश्रीपुरम का कोचीन थिरुमाला दे वस््ववोम है जो केरल के गौड़ सारस््वत ब्राह्मणोों की एक सामाजिकधार््ममिक संस््थथा है । यह केरल के महाक्षेत्ररों मेें से एक है जहाँ की मूल प्रतिष्ठा श्री वेकंटाचलपति हैैं जिनके मूर््तति की कथा हमेें तिरुपति बालाजी मंदिर तक ले जाती है । गोश्रीपुरम के इस मंदिर मेें हमेशा एक उत््सव का मूड होता है जिसमेें दै निक, साप्ताहिक, मासिक कार््य होते हैैं जैसा कि बताया गया है कि "गोश्रीपुरम" शब््द वास््तव मेें तीन शब््दोों से बना है । "गोमंथक" जो गोवा है और जिसका अर््थ है ‘गोवा के बसने वाले’ और "श्रीमन" जिसका अर््थ है ज्ञान के धनी लोग और "पुरम" जिसका अर््थ है "स््थथान"। इस प्रकार गोवा से इन प्रवासी पक्षियोों के जीवन के बारे मेें संक्षिप्त विवरण यह है कि जब वे केरल के तट मेें जब उनका प्रवेश हुआ तब कोई न कोई रूप से जाद ू और व््ययापार मेें बदलाव... अध््ययन... वेद... ज््ययोतिष जो कोोंकणी ब्राह्मण समुदाय ने अस््ततित््व तक लाया गया... ये लोग हिं द ू धर््म मेें लगभग सभी त््ययोहार मनाते हैैं , और हिं द ू चंद्र कैलेेंडर का पालन करते हैैं जो कोोंकणी मेें पंचाग कहा जाता है जो उन दिनोों को बताता है जिन पर उपवास और त््ययोहार मनाए जाने चाहिए। वे जहां भी गए, वहां की परिस््थथितियोों और संस््ककृतियोों से रूबरू हुए बिना अपनी जान गंवाए और अपने पूर््वजोों द्वारा दिए गए अपने विश्वासोों और जीवन को अपने दिल और आत््ममा के करीब रखते हुए और प्रगति के पथ पर उभरे रहे । इस प्रकार सारस््वतोों की गुमशुदगी की कहानी जो भारतीय इतिहास के पन््नोों से छिपी या खो गई है , वही है कि वे विदे शी शक्तियोों के शिकार होने के साथ-साथ भारत के संसाधनोों को लूटने के लिए भी शिकार हुए थे। Anagha G Naik
II BSc Mathematics
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स््थथान पर आगमन हुआ था। हालाँकि, केरल मेें ब्राह्मणोों ने कोोंकणी को ब्राह्मण के रूप मेें मान््यता नहीं दी क््योोंकि वे मछली खाने वाले थे और समुद्र के रास््तते आते थे। ब्राह्मण समुदाय मेें मछली खाना प्रतिबंधित या वर््जजित माना जाता है , इसलिए समुद्र के माध््यम से यात्रा करना वर््जजित था। ऐसा कहा जाता है कि कोोंकणी लोगोों ने इन संघर्षषों के कारण मछली खाना छोड़ दिया।
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
जब उन््होोंने घर बसाना शुरू किया और एक सुरक्षित स््थथान मिलने के बाद भी कठिनाइयोों के बावजूद उनकी मातृभाषा कोोंकणी की मजबूत संस््ककृति और मौखिक वर््णन, जिसकी कोई लिपि नहीं है , को बनाए रखा गया था... और इसे पीढ़़ियोों तक मौखिक रूप से पारित किया जा रहा है । दे श के विभिन््न भागोों मेें पहुंचने के बाद भी इन््होोंने दिल से कई सालोों बाद लिया कि-जब पुर््तगालियोों ने गोवा छोड़़ा कुछ मूर््ततियोों जो इन््होोंने पीछे छोड़ दिए थे,बाद मेें बरामद किया गया और बहाल किया गया और मंदिर को वापस बनाया गया जैसे श्री रामनाथ शांतेरी कामाक्षी मंदिर,महालसा नारायणी मंदिर,मंगेश मंदिर आदि। ऐसे उनके पूर््वजोों का प्रयत्न साकार हुआ हालाँकि कोोंकणी लोग केरल पहुँचे, जिनकी स््थथानीय भाषा मलयालम थी, उन््होोंने मलयालम भाषा सीखना और बात करना शुरू कर दिया और साथ ही उन््होोंने अपनी संस््ककृति और अपने समुदाय की परं पराओं को विकसित करना शुरू कर दिया, जिससे वे स््थथानीय लोगोों के जीवन को प्रभावित किए बिना रह गए। जगह मेें सद्भाव की भावना रखने का प्रयत्न किया।
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मलयाली व््ययंजनोों का सबसे अनिवार््य हिस््ससा पप््पड़म है जो कोोंकणी द्वारा केरल लाया गया था और कोचीन के राजा ने इसे पसंद किया था और यह भी कहा जाता है कि प्राचीन काल मेें, इस पप््पड़म को केवल शाही व््ययंजनोों मेें शामिल किया जाता था जो केवल राजा के महलोों मेें था। गौड़ सारस््वत ब्राह्मण वे थे जिन््होोंने मंदिर मेें पूजा की और अन््य कोचीन के राजा के नियमोों द्वारा दिए गए पदानुक्रम के अनुसार अन््य कृ षि और समाज के सुनार आदि क्षेत्ररों के कामोों मेें लगे… पूर््व भारत के निरं कुश शासन के कई वर्षषों बाद और भारत के विभिन््न स््थथानोों पर रहने वाले ये लोग अपने स््ववाद और परं पराओं को बनाए रखते हैैं । वे हमारे खाने मेें नारियल और नारियल के तेल का इस््ततेमाल करते हैैं । वे लगभग हर व््ययंजन मेें राई (सरसो) का उपयोग करते हैैं । उनके पास पथरोडो (मराठी मेें आलू वाडी का एक और संस््करण, या गुजराती मेें पात्रा), जो कोलोकेशिया
के पत्ते से बनता है वह एक विशिष्ट खाना है उसके उपरांत अनेक व््ययंजन जैसे- दाली तो, अलच््चचिक््करि,वलवल,गश््शशी दक्षिण की तरह चावल और अप््पपोस जैसी लंबी किस््म की गेहूं की चीजेें हैैं और शेवाय नाम का विभिन््न खाना भी आदि। उनके आभूषणोों मेें तमिलोों की तरह नाक और कानोों मेें हीरे शामिल हैैं , जबकि उनका मंगलसूत्र महाराष्ट्रियोों के काले मोतियोों की तरह है । वास््तव मेें उनके पास दो मंगलसूत्र हैैं , एक माता-पिता द्वारा दिए गए काले मोतियोों का और एक ससुराल वालोों द्वारा लाया गया मूंगा। उनके अनोखे त््ययौहार हैैं । शादी के रीति-रिवाज अद्वितीय हैैं , संभवतः उन विभिन््न स््थथानोों से लिए गए हैैं जहां से उनके पूर््वज गुजरे थे। वक््कल जो कोोंकणी दल््ह ु न है , महाराष्ट्र की मछुआरे की तरह, ब््ललाउज को कवर करने वाले वी के आकार मेें एक सफेद कपड़़े के साथ नौ गज फैशन मेें रे शम की साड़़ी पहनती है । दल््हनो ों के पास ु नथ नहीं बल््ककि नथ नहीं होती है और वे पैर की अंगूठियां भी पहनती हैैं लेकिन वे अन््य समुदायोों के लोगोों से अलग होती हैैं । वे हल््ददी या सिंदरू नहीं, कुमकुम का इस््ततेमाल करते हैैं ।
समुदाय मेें पारं परिक कन््ययादान, मालाओं का आदान-प्रदान, सप्तपदी लेकिन गंगा पूजा भी होती है , और एक अनूठा समारोह होता है जिसे उद्धदा मुहूर््त कहा जाता है जो इनके शादी का एक महत््वपूर््ण हिस््ससा है । यहाँ लड़का और लड़की अपने करीबी रिश््ततेदारोों की मदद से उदीद की दाल और मूंग की दाल को पीसते हैैं । पुराने दिनोों मेें (और अब कुछ लोगोों द्वारा दोहराया गया) हमारी शादियाँ पाँच दिनोों तक चलती थीं। लेकिन सभी रस््मेें एक दिन मेें सिमट कर रह गईं और इसलिए लड़की समारोह के दौरान कम से कम चार साड़़ियोों को बदल दे ती है ।इन समुदाय के लोगोों के पास हिं दी विवाह की तरह घोड़़ी, बारात या डोली नहीं होती है , लेकिन एक समारोह होता है जहां दोनोों पक्षषों की महिलाएं एक-दस ू रे के सामने खड़़ी होती हैैं , फिर लड़की पक्ष की पांच महिलाएं आगे बढ़ती हैैं और कुमकुम, पान, चावल, और दल््हहे ू के पक्ष मेें फूल जो उन््हेें स््ववीकार करता है और पारस््परिकता करता है । फिर दोनोों पक्ष आपस मेें मिलते हैैं और एक साथ विवाह स््थल मेें जाते हैैं । कितना प््ययारा रिवाज है !!
इसके अलावा ओर भी त््ययोहार हैैं ... जैसे… जब बच््चचा 2 वर््ष का हो, तो तीसरा वर््ष पूरा करने से पहले "जवला" (बच््चचे का पहला बाल कटवाने) समारोह आयोजित किया जाता है । बरसो, मुंजी, विवाह और अंतिम संस््ककार की तरह ज््ववाला भी संस््ककार के बच््चोों मेें से एक होगा एक जीएसबी
होने के नाते। मुंजी (उपनयनम का समारोह) जब लड़का 8 साल का हो जाता है , तो मुंजी (कोोंकणी मेें उपनयनम के लिए शब््द) किया जाता है । इस समारोह मेें जन््ननुवे या पवित्र धागा पर रखा जाता है बच््चचे के बाएं कंधे से। उस दिन से, वह अपनी जाति का आधिकारिक सदस््य बन जाता है , और द्विज कहा जाता है (यानि"दो बार पैदा हुए" के रूप मेें अनुवादित)। प्राचीन काल मेें बालक को गुरुकुल भेजा जाता था वेदोों और शास्त््रों को सीखने के लिए। इस अवधि के दौरान लड़के से अत््यधिक अनुशासन का अभ््ययास करने की अपेक्षा की गई थी ब्रह्मचर््य के नाम से जाना जाता है । उनसे एक ब्रह्मचारी जीवन जीने, भिक्षा पर जीने और जीवित रहने की उम््ममीद की गई थी शाकाहारी सात््वविक भोजन का चयन किया और व््यवहार और कर्ममों मेें काफी तपस््यया का पालन किया। पर धागा समारोह के पूरा होने पर लड़का गुरुकुल जाने के लिए पात्र होगा जो उपलब््ध है भारत भर मेें स््थथान यानी काशी मठ गुरुकुला / पाताशाला मंगलौर और मुल््ककी, गोकर््ण मठ मेें परतागली मेें गुरुकुल और गोवा मेें कवले मठ गुरुकुल। पुजारी किसी मेें भी पढ़ रहे होोंगे ये गुरुकुल। इस समुदाय के सामान््य सदस््य यहां अध््ययन करते हैैं । हर साल धागा बदल जाता है श्रावण के हिं द ू महीने मेें और विभिन््न परिस््थथितियोों मेें सुट््टटा पुनव के रूप मेें जाने जाने वाले त््ययोहार मेें जैसे सुथिगे आदि। जीएसबी मुंजी मेें कुछ मुख््य अनुष्ठान हैैं दे वथ प्रार््थना, गणपति पूजा, उदादा मुर््थथु, मातृभोजन, यज्ञोपवीत धारणा, ब्रह्मचारी अग््ननिकार््यम, गायत्री उपदे श, दं ड धारणा, मातृभिक्षा आदि। इसी प्रकार इस समाज मेें विवाहित महिलाओं का त््ययोहार है चूडी पूजा चुड़़ी पूजा का मतलब चूड़़ियोों की पूजा नहीं है । यह एक तुलसी पूजा है जिसे रं गीन फूलोों के गुलदस््तते के साथ बांधा जाता है और श्रावण महीने के प्रत््ययेक शुक्रवार और रविवार को सभी विवाहित महिलाओं को दिया जाता है । इस समय ग्रामीण इलाकोों मेें जंगली फूलोों से भरा हुआ है और ये साधारण दरबा (घास के ब््ललेड) के साथ प्रयोग किए जाते हैैं । ऐसा कहा जाता है कि ये फूल भगवान के पास गए और शिकायत की कि जहाँ उनकी पूजा मेें गुलाब, गेेंदे, चमेली और अन््य फूलोों का इस््ततेमाल किया जाता था, वहीं उनकी उपेक्षा की जाती थी। और कहा जाता है कि भगवान ने कहा है कि जी एस बी महिलाएँ चूड़़ी पूजा के लिए केवल इन जंगली फूलोों का उपयोग करेें गी। ये चुड़़ियाँ अब डाक से, तस््ववीरेें ईमेल से या व््हहाट््सअप से भेजी जाती हैैं , पहले के दिनोों के विपरीत जब उन््हेें व््यक्तिगत रूप से बड़ों के घरोों मेें जाकर दिया जाता था। और अब इसे करने वाली प्रत््ययेक
विवाहित महिला के बजाय, सामुहिक (संयुक्त) पूजा की जाती है , जिसका अर््थ है कि सभी गुलदस््तते का आदान-प्रदान कर सकते हैैं , मिल सकते हैैं और अच््छछा समय बिता सकते हैैं । दे खेें कि कैसे वे अभी भी अपने स््वयं के शांतिपूर््ण सद्भाव और अपनेपन की भावना को बनाए रखते हैैं और उस स््थथान के लिए भी प््ययार और सम््ममान करते हैैं जहां वे अब हैैं । गौड़ सारस््वत ब्राह्मणोों के प्रवास ने केरल की भूमि को वित्त, शिक्षण, व््यवसाय, उद्यमिता और अन््य क्षेत्ररों मेें कई उपलब््धधियां दिलाई हैैं । इस तरह की उपलब््धधि के स््थलोों मेें से एक मट््टनचेरी के गोश्रीपुरम का कोचीन थिरुमाला दे वस््ववोम है जो केरल के गौड़ सारस््वत ब्राह्मणोों की एक सामाजिकधार््ममिक संस््थथा है । यह केरल के महाक्षेत्ररों मेें से एक है जहाँ की मूल प्रतिष्ठा श्री वेकंटाचलपति हैैं जिनके मूर््तति की कथा हमेें तिरुपति बालाजी मंदिर तक ले जाती है । गोश्रीपुरम के इस मंदिर मेें हमेशा एक उत््सव का मूड होता है जिसमेें दै निक, साप्ताहिक, मासिक कार््य होते हैैं जैसा कि बताया गया है कि "गोश्रीपुरम" शब््द वास््तव मेें तीन शब््दोों से बना है । "गोमंथक" जो गोवा है और जिसका अर््थ है ‘गोवा के बसने वाले’ और "श्रीमन" जिसका अर््थ है ज्ञान के धनी लोग और "पुरम" जिसका अर््थ है "स््थथान"। इस प्रकार गोवा से इन प्रवासी पक्षियोों के जीवन के बारे मेें संक्षिप्त विवरण यह है कि जब वे केरल के तट मेें जब उनका प्रवेश हुआ तब कोई न कोई रूप से जाद ू और व््ययापार मेें बदलाव... अध््ययन... वेद... ज््ययोतिष जो कोोंकणी ब्राह्मण समुदाय ने अस््ततित््व तक लाया गया... ये लोग हिं द ू धर््म मेें लगभग सभी त््ययोहार मनाते हैैं , और हिं द ू चंद्र कैलेेंडर का पालन करते हैैं जो कोोंकणी मेें पंचाग कहा जाता है जो उन दिनोों को बताता है जिन पर उपवास और त््ययोहार मनाए जाने चाहिए। वे जहां भी गए, वहां की परिस््थथितियोों और संस््ककृतियोों से रूबरू हुए बिना अपनी जान गंवाए और अपने पूर््वजोों द्वारा दिए गए अपने विश्वासोों और जीवन को अपने दिल और आत््ममा के करीब रखते हुए और प्रगति के पथ पर उभरे रहे । इस प्रकार सारस््वतोों की गुमशुदगी की कहानी जो भारतीय इतिहास के पन््नोों से छिपी या खो गई है , वही है कि वे विदे शी शक्तियोों के शिकार होने के साथ-साथ भारत के संसाधनोों को लूटने के लिए भी शिकार हुए थे। Anagha G Naik
II BSc Mathematics
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
PRÉPARATION:
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Pour 8 portions 1. 4 tasses de farine (500 g) 2. ½ tasse d’eau (120 ml) 3. ½ tasse de lait (120 ml) 4. ¼ tasse de sucre (50 g) 5. 2 cuillères à café de sel 6. 1 oeuf, battu 7. 1 sachet de levure sèche instantanée 8. 3 cuillères à soupe de beurre non salé, ramolli 9. 1 ¼ tasse de beurre froid non salé (285 g), coupé en tranches de ½ po (1 cm) d’épaisseur 10. 2 tablettes de chocolat sucré
• Dans un grand bol, mélanger la farine, l’eau, le lait, le sucre, le sel, la levure et le beurre. • Une fois que la pâte commence à s’agglomérer, retournez-la sur un plan de travail propre. • Pétrissez légèrement la pâte et formez-la en boule en veillant à ne pas trop la pétrir. • Couvrir la pâte d’une pellicule plastique et réfrigérer pendant une heure. • Coupez le beurre froid en trois et placez-le sur une feuille de papier sulfurisé. • Placez un autre morceau de papier sulfurisé sur le beurre et battez-le avec un rouleau à pâtisserie. • En gardant le papier sulfurisé sur le beurre, utiliser un rouleau à pâtisserie pour rouler le beurre en un carré de 7 pouces (18 cm) et ½ pouce (1 cm) d’épaisseur. Si nécessaire, utilisez un couteau pour couper les bords et replacez les parures sur le dessus du beurre et continuez à rouler en carré. • Transférer la couche de beurre au réfrigérateur. • Pour étaler la pâte, fariner légèrement le comptoir. Placez la pâte sur le comptoir et poussez le rouleau à pâtisserie une fois verticalement dans la pâte et une fois horizontalement pour former quatre quadrants. • Abaisser chaque coin et former un carré de 10 pouces (25 cm). • Placez la couche de beurre sur le dessus de la pâte et repliez les côtés de la pâte sur le beurre, en l’enfermant complètement. • Rouler la pâte avec un rouleau à pâtisserie pour sceller les coutures, en veillant à allonger la pâte, plutôt qu’à l’élargir. • Transférer la pâte sur une plaque à pâtisserie et couvrir d’une pellicule plastique. Réfrigérer pendant 1 heure.
• Abaisser la pâte sur une surface farinée jusqu’à ce qu’elle mesure 20x61 cm (8x24 pouces). • Pliez la moitié supérieure vers le milieu et brossez l’excédent de farine. • Pliez la moitié inférieure sur le dessus et tournez la pâte dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre vers la gauche. Ceci termine le premier tour. • Couvrir et réfrigérer pendant une heure. • Étalez à nouveau la pâte deux fois de plus, en effectuant trois tours au total et en réfrigérant pendant 1 heure entre chaque tour. Si à tout moment la pâte ou le beurre commence à ramollir, arrêtez et remettez au réfrigérateur. • Après le dernier tour, couvrir la pâte d’une pellicule plastique et réfrigérer toute la nuit. • Pour former les croissants, couper la pâte en deux. Placer une moitié au réfrigérateur. • Fariner la surface et étaler la pâte en une longue bande étroite d’environ 8x40 pouces (20x101 cm). • A l’aide d’un couteau, tailler les bords de la pâte. • Couper la pâte en 4 rectangles. • Placer le chocolat sur le bord de la pâte et rouler en l’enfermant fermement dans la pâte • Répéter avec l’autre moitié de la pâte. • Badigeonner les croissants avec l’œuf battu. Conservez le reste de la dorure au réfrigérateur pour plus tard. • Placez les croissants dans un endroit chaud pour qu’ils lèvent pendant 1 à 2 heures. • Préchauffer le four à 400°F (200°C). • Une fois les croissants levés, badigeonnez les d’une autre couche de dorure à l’œuf. • Cuire au four pendant 15 minutes ou jusqu’à ce qu’ils soient dorés et bien cuits. Servir chaud. • Prendre plaisir!
Fathima Harsha E K
II BA French
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
PRÉPARATION:
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INGRÉDIENTS :
Pour 8 portions 1. 4 tasses de farine (500 g) 2. ½ tasse d’eau (120 ml) 3. ½ tasse de lait (120 ml) 4. ¼ tasse de sucre (50 g) 5. 2 cuillères à café de sel 6. 1 oeuf, battu 7. 1 sachet de levure sèche instantanée 8. 3 cuillères à soupe de beurre non salé, ramolli 9. 1 ¼ tasse de beurre froid non salé (285 g), coupé en tranches de ½ po (1 cm) d’épaisseur 10. 2 tablettes de chocolat sucré
• Dans un grand bol, mélanger la farine, l’eau, le lait, le sucre, le sel, la levure et le beurre. • Une fois que la pâte commence à s’agglomérer, retournez-la sur un plan de travail propre. • Pétrissez légèrement la pâte et formez-la en boule en veillant à ne pas trop la pétrir. • Couvrir la pâte d’une pellicule plastique et réfrigérer pendant une heure. • Coupez le beurre froid en trois et placez-le sur une feuille de papier sulfurisé. • Placez un autre morceau de papier sulfurisé sur le beurre et battez-le avec un rouleau à pâtisserie. • En gardant le papier sulfurisé sur le beurre, utiliser un rouleau à pâtisserie pour rouler le beurre en un carré de 7 pouces (18 cm) et ½ pouce (1 cm) d’épaisseur. Si nécessaire, utilisez un couteau pour couper les bords et replacez les parures sur le dessus du beurre et continuez à rouler en carré. • Transférer la couche de beurre au réfrigérateur. • Pour étaler la pâte, fariner légèrement le comptoir. Placez la pâte sur le comptoir et poussez le rouleau à pâtisserie une fois verticalement dans la pâte et une fois horizontalement pour former quatre quadrants. • Abaisser chaque coin et former un carré de 10 pouces (25 cm). • Placez la couche de beurre sur le dessus de la pâte et repliez les côtés de la pâte sur le beurre, en l’enfermant complètement. • Rouler la pâte avec un rouleau à pâtisserie pour sceller les coutures, en veillant à allonger la pâte, plutôt qu’à l’élargir. • Transférer la pâte sur une plaque à pâtisserie et couvrir d’une pellicule plastique. Réfrigérer pendant 1 heure.
• Abaisser la pâte sur une surface farinée jusqu’à ce qu’elle mesure 20x61 cm (8x24 pouces). • Pliez la moitié supérieure vers le milieu et brossez l’excédent de farine. • Pliez la moitié inférieure sur le dessus et tournez la pâte dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre vers la gauche. Ceci termine le premier tour. • Couvrir et réfrigérer pendant une heure. • Étalez à nouveau la pâte deux fois de plus, en effectuant trois tours au total et en réfrigérant pendant 1 heure entre chaque tour. Si à tout moment la pâte ou le beurre commence à ramollir, arrêtez et remettez au réfrigérateur. • Après le dernier tour, couvrir la pâte d’une pellicule plastique et réfrigérer toute la nuit. • Pour former les croissants, couper la pâte en deux. Placer une moitié au réfrigérateur. • Fariner la surface et étaler la pâte en une longue bande étroite d’environ 8x40 pouces (20x101 cm). • A l’aide d’un couteau, tailler les bords de la pâte. • Couper la pâte en 4 rectangles. • Placer le chocolat sur le bord de la pâte et rouler en l’enfermant fermement dans la pâte • Répéter avec l’autre moitié de la pâte. • Badigeonner les croissants avec l’œuf battu. Conservez le reste de la dorure au réfrigérateur pour plus tard. • Placez les croissants dans un endroit chaud pour qu’ils lèvent pendant 1 à 2 heures. • Préchauffer le four à 400°F (200°C). • Une fois les croissants levés, badigeonnez les d’une autre couche de dorure à l’œuf. • Cuire au four pendant 15 minutes ou jusqu’à ce qu’ils soient dorés et bien cuits. Servir chaud. • Prendre plaisir!
Fathima Harsha E K
II BA French
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Interview by Jovitta C S II BA English Literature
Q. ‘Ittichiri’, ‘Dodopakshi’, ‘Dodopeedika’. The names you’ve associated with yourself and your vocation are pretty unique ma;am, to say the least. Could you elaborate on this interesting selection of words through a self-introduction?
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Ans. In my initial Instagram days, my friend Anand suggested the name Dodo Pakshi to me. He calls me Dodo sometimes and a Pakshi who observes everything, and reflecting on some good initiatives and ideas from around the world didn’t seem like such a bad idea.
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And then when I eventually started a business, I came up with Peedika.’ Peedikas’ to me are those humble neighbourhood shops that I have seen growing up, with everything a person could ask for. They are also package free if you have noticed. They give you pulses and spices in cute ‘potlams’ made from newspaper, skilfully tied using coir. We are a package-free store too. So in many ways, the name sounded apt. Ittichiri is who I am now. She is a character from a ballad my Ammama used to sing to me; an unstoppable woman. In the song, she has a broken leg and still, she somehow makes it to a ‘pooram’ because she set her mind to it. I felt so connected to her. I express in her name, these days. Me in a hand-me-down saree. Responsible fashion is a topic close to my heart. I make sure everyone in the room knows that my outfit is borrowed or thrifted.
Q. What was your educational journey? Has the education you received contributed to the growth you’ve made as a person? Ans. At college, I did a Masters in Zoology. I specialised in Agricultural Entomology, you know, about the role of insects in agriculture and in
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a farmer’s life. I was also teaching the same in a college until COVID. When you look at it, what I do now and what I received expertise from in college has no connection, but I view it differently. I read somewhere that we learn differentiation and integration in school not because we will directly use that knowledge in life sometime. Math problems are in the syllabus to give students a sense that most problems in life are solvable. I love that! So yes, definitely everything I have learnt so far makes me who I am and makes me better equipped to make decisions.
tasks to be finished, I will take a walk in between, listen to a podcast, have a cup of tea, a little nap and all along the way, I would be completing my work, one task at a time. That’s my style now. Live life one day at a time.
Q. The lifestyle you follow I’m sure would be different from the one followed by a majority of the population. So could you walk us through a day in your life and how you came about adopting it? Ans. I feel that I have always been following a lot of these habits in life. The difference is that now I am consciously building a routine, carefully picking habits. Mostly I have tried to slow down the pace of my life, especially since COVID. Every morning I take a walk with my child, pet, Neelu. When I walk with her I observe the squirrels, insects, stones and sticks. I try to read every day. My work allows me to be flexible. Packing my work day tight and stressing out is really not my style. I list out the
If you ask me how I came to adopt this, it’s a gradual process. I did not wake up one day and decide to slow down. Simply put, now I have the liberty to live and set my life according to my own terms. Q. Your content is amazing and inspirational, especially because of the sheer number of topics you cover! From eco-friendliness to “taboo” conversations and we cannot leave out adorable Neelu and the message of love to animals that you spread through her. Has your content ever changed direction or how has your approach to social media evolved? Ans. When I started out on Instagram, I was a more naive person; quite judgy and insensitive too. I would put out posts and stories about plastic alternatives with a mean tone to people who don’t follow these diligently. I had no problem preaching to moms about using cloth diapers when I didn’t know the first thing about being a mom. I am grateful to my friend who opened up to me about how guilty it made her feel. Conversations like
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Interview by Jovitta C S II BA English Literature
Q. ‘Ittichiri’, ‘Dodopakshi’, ‘Dodopeedika’. The names you’ve associated with yourself and your vocation are pretty unique ma;am, to say the least. Could you elaborate on this interesting selection of words through a self-introduction?
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
Ans. In my initial Instagram days, my friend Anand suggested the name Dodo Pakshi to me. He calls me Dodo sometimes and a Pakshi who observes everything, and reflecting on some good initiatives and ideas from around the world didn’t seem like such a bad idea.
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And then when I eventually started a business, I came up with Peedika.’ Peedikas’ to me are those humble neighbourhood shops that I have seen growing up, with everything a person could ask for. They are also package free if you have noticed. They give you pulses and spices in cute ‘potlams’ made from newspaper, skilfully tied using coir. We are a package-free store too. So in many ways, the name sounded apt. Ittichiri is who I am now. She is a character from a ballad my Ammama used to sing to me; an unstoppable woman. In the song, she has a broken leg and still, she somehow makes it to a ‘pooram’ because she set her mind to it. I felt so connected to her. I express in her name, these days. Me in a hand-me-down saree. Responsible fashion is a topic close to my heart. I make sure everyone in the room knows that my outfit is borrowed or thrifted.
Q. What was your educational journey? Has the education you received contributed to the growth you’ve made as a person? Ans. At college, I did a Masters in Zoology. I specialised in Agricultural Entomology, you know, about the role of insects in agriculture and in
Neelu, my guru in slow living
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a farmer’s life. I was also teaching the same in a college until COVID. When you look at it, what I do now and what I received expertise from in college has no connection, but I view it differently. I read somewhere that we learn differentiation and integration in school not because we will directly use that knowledge in life sometime. Math problems are in the syllabus to give students a sense that most problems in life are solvable. I love that! So yes, definitely everything I have learnt so far makes me who I am and makes me better equipped to make decisions.
tasks to be finished, I will take a walk in between, listen to a podcast, have a cup of tea, a little nap and all along the way, I would be completing my work, one task at a time. That’s my style now. Live life one day at a time.
Q. The lifestyle you follow I’m sure would be different from the one followed by a majority of the population. So could you walk us through a day in your life and how you came about adopting it? Ans. I feel that I have always been following a lot of these habits in life. The difference is that now I am consciously building a routine, carefully picking habits. Mostly I have tried to slow down the pace of my life, especially since COVID. Every morning I take a walk with my child, pet, Neelu. When I walk with her I observe the squirrels, insects, stones and sticks. I try to read every day. My work allows me to be flexible. Packing my work day tight and stressing out is really not my style. I list out the
If you ask me how I came to adopt this, it’s a gradual process. I did not wake up one day and decide to slow down. Simply put, now I have the liberty to live and set my life according to my own terms. Q. Your content is amazing and inspirational, especially because of the sheer number of topics you cover! From eco-friendliness to “taboo” conversations and we cannot leave out adorable Neelu and the message of love to animals that you spread through her. Has your content ever changed direction or how has your approach to social media evolved? Ans. When I started out on Instagram, I was a more naive person; quite judgy and insensitive too. I would put out posts and stories about plastic alternatives with a mean tone to people who don’t follow these diligently. I had no problem preaching to moms about using cloth diapers when I didn’t know the first thing about being a mom. I am grateful to my friend who opened up to me about how guilty it made her feel. Conversations like
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phones, messages and emails, Netflix, and Prime. I was enjoying the quiet. I unsubscribe from unwanted emails, unwanted energy and people who are spreading these vibes. My skincare and hair care routines have become simpler and less overwhelming. I am body hair positive and I don’t fight my natural hair texture now. I embrace my tiger stripes and my strawberry bums. I have now begun to process my grief more responsibly. I don’t try to hide my sensitivity. It’s wonderful how all of these are connected, yet we were too busy to notice.
Our Up-Cycled Scrunchies and Neem Wood Comb
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
these, reading, and experiences of my own led me to not throw away the word “sustainability” and “mindfulness” casually. I started to take more responsibility. My contents started to change as I started to grow
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I once made a reel about taking it slow, being mindful and embracing our menstrual cycles. I had mentioned that having org*sms can help with period pain and that specific part got more attention. I started to get lots of questions about menstruation, period sex and just sex in general, despite the fact that I am not qualified to answer any of these. I am assuming that friends on Instagram started to see me as a virtual sister with whom they can confide without fear of judgement. It is also my job to start more conversations around
My opinion is that there is a lot of untapped potential in the market in terms of small businesses. I would love to see more people starting up-cycling businesses.
When I am not rushing to a place, I actually observe beautiful things around like feathers and weeds.
periods and menstrual health as I am also serving as a Menstrual Health and Management (MHM) Goodwill Ambassador for the year 2022-23.
I would also like to see people showing the same enthusiasm for their friend’s business as much as for Amazon or Myntra. I have had some customers message me with screenshots of certain products, comparing the prices with Amazon. People also have lots of questions regarding up-cycled products being priced in a certain way. We have been trying to explain through reels and stories the efforts we take to reduce the carbon footprint of the product you buy. It’s also a difficult job to source good quality used fabrics and work with cut pieces to make something meaningful out of them. Up- cycling is no less than an art. I would like only to say one thing, Think Big Shop Small.
Q. What products are available in your Dodopeedika collection right now and what more can we look forward to?
Over time, I have moved on to more content around slow living. I believe that plastic is not the problem. Plastic is in fact a great invention. Why are we so comfortable throwing away waste on roads? Why do we feel okay to waste resources or use singleuse items? I am on a self-retrospective journey to find an answer to that. I have observed that when we slow down, we are less wasteful. We are mindful of the many tiny things. When I don’t rush out, I remember to take my water bottle, a bag and other items that will help me say no to single-use items outside and reduce my waste generation. I feel no shame in carrying that leftover pasta home from restaurants in my own dabba. May I make you envious for a second? I have some very skilled cobbler friends in town. I make it a point to repair before replacing, be it footwear, or my clothes. Sometimes I like to disconnect to connect. I have been doing digital fasting at regular intervals, staying completely away from
now. I feel that it’s difficult to define the term, especially since there is a lot of greenwashing done by corporations and businesses that are some of the biggest polluters and even the government.
Ans. Right now we have products in five categories. Low Waste Travel, Oral Care, Personal Care, Green Periods and Upcycled Products ranging from bamboo toothbrushes to Up-cycled pouches to menstrual cups to Kumkumadi oil now. We are planning to launch more up-cycled products in Peedika. We have been collecting unwanted or stained clothes from some of our Instagram friends and we are working on some new designs. We are also testing some handmade soaps from a new collaborator. Some yummy-smelling soaps will be launched soon. I try to collaborate with more and more women entrepreneurs for Peedika; I am trying to create a network of womenrun businesses.
I try to read at-least 10 pages everyday. I like to pick up autumn leaves during my walks and keep them inside books.
Q. What is your opinion about the current recycled/eco-friendly product market? Ans. I have a problem with the term eco-friendly
I believe in wardrobe sharing. That helps me reduce my carbon footprint a lot and also helps my pocket. Wearing my friend’s clothes.
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phones, messages and emails, Netflix, and Prime. I was enjoying the quiet. I unsubscribe from unwanted emails, unwanted energy and people who are spreading these vibes. My skincare and hair care routines have become simpler and less overwhelming. I am body hair positive and I don’t fight my natural hair texture now. I embrace my tiger stripes and my strawberry bums. I have now begun to process my grief more responsibly. I don’t try to hide my sensitivity. It’s wonderful how all of these are connected, yet we were too busy to notice.
Our Up-Cycled Scrunchies and Neem Wood Comb
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
these, reading, and experiences of my own led me to not throw away the word “sustainability” and “mindfulness” casually. I started to take more responsibility. My contents started to change as I started to grow
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I once made a reel about taking it slow, being mindful and embracing our menstrual cycles. I had mentioned that having org*sms can help with period pain and that specific part got more attention. I started to get lots of questions about menstruation, period sex and just sex in general, despite the fact that I am not qualified to answer any of these. I am assuming that friends on Instagram started to see me as a virtual sister with whom they can confide without fear of judgement. It is also my job to start more conversations around
My opinion is that there is a lot of untapped potential in the market in terms of small businesses. I would love to see more people starting up-cycling businesses.
When I am not rushing to a place, I actually observe beautiful things around like feathers and weeds.
periods and menstrual health as I am also serving as a Menstrual Health and Management (MHM) Goodwill Ambassador for the year 2022-23.
I would also like to see people showing the same enthusiasm for their friend’s business as much as for Amazon or Myntra. I have had some customers message me with screenshots of certain products, comparing the prices with Amazon. People also have lots of questions regarding up-cycled products being priced in a certain way. We have been trying to explain through reels and stories the efforts we take to reduce the carbon footprint of the product you buy. It’s also a difficult job to source good quality used fabrics and work with cut pieces to make something meaningful out of them. Up- cycling is no less than an art. I would like only to say one thing, Think Big Shop Small.
Q. What products are available in your Dodopeedika collection right now and what more can we look forward to?
Over time, I have moved on to more content around slow living. I believe that plastic is not the problem. Plastic is in fact a great invention. Why are we so comfortable throwing away waste on roads? Why do we feel okay to waste resources or use singleuse items? I am on a self-retrospective journey to find an answer to that. I have observed that when we slow down, we are less wasteful. We are mindful of the many tiny things. When I don’t rush out, I remember to take my water bottle, a bag and other items that will help me say no to single-use items outside and reduce my waste generation. I feel no shame in carrying that leftover pasta home from restaurants in my own dabba. May I make you envious for a second? I have some very skilled cobbler friends in town. I make it a point to repair before replacing, be it footwear, or my clothes. Sometimes I like to disconnect to connect. I have been doing digital fasting at regular intervals, staying completely away from
now. I feel that it’s difficult to define the term, especially since there is a lot of greenwashing done by corporations and businesses that are some of the biggest polluters and even the government.
Ans. Right now we have products in five categories. Low Waste Travel, Oral Care, Personal Care, Green Periods and Upcycled Products ranging from bamboo toothbrushes to Up-cycled pouches to menstrual cups to Kumkumadi oil now. We are planning to launch more up-cycled products in Peedika. We have been collecting unwanted or stained clothes from some of our Instagram friends and we are working on some new designs. We are also testing some handmade soaps from a new collaborator. Some yummy-smelling soaps will be launched soon. I try to collaborate with more and more women entrepreneurs for Peedika; I am trying to create a network of womenrun businesses.
I try to read at-least 10 pages everyday. I like to pick up autumn leaves during my walks and keep them inside books.
Q. What is your opinion about the current recycled/eco-friendly product market? Ans. I have a problem with the term eco-friendly
I believe in wardrobe sharing. That helps me reduce my carbon footprint a lot and also helps my pocket. Wearing my friend’s clothes.
165
The rhythm of Nature, O! Solemn it is! The rhythm of man, destined within: Disruption he tries - very oft,
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
And in vain he cries! how apt?
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I am also collaborating with Sustainable Tourism India, Ministry of Tourism to encourage more responsible and mindful travel habits.
We watched a beautiful sunset in Varkala one evening. The kinds that stays with you for a long time.
Q. A message you’d like to give to all the environment enthusiasts and entrepreneurs?
times. We don’t feel sad when nature is violated because somehow along the way, our life became separated and incubated.
Ans. I just hold on to the one quote I read somewhere when I am doubting myself or doubting my efforts. “The biggest threat to the planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” All of us love our planet with its beautiful rivers, mountains, forests and beaches. And we all know that we are facing a climate crisis now. I think terms like ‘environment enthusiast’ sound big and less inclusive of all. In some way, it spreads the thought that there are some people out there or a board of the government assigned with the job of “protecting our environment” and that it’s not our responsibility. The reality is that we need the planet more than the planet needs us. In Palakkad, I was part of a beautiful project where we identify trees in public spaces and record their stories and people’s memories about them. One time, our Project Head said something that made a lot of sense to me: people don’t feel the urge to protest against a big tree being chopped off in their neighbourhood because they have no connection with it. They possibly didn’t play under the tree, sit around and talk or wait for a bus even, like in old
So, I feel like if we took some time off of our busy day, watched the sunrise, went to a beach somewhere, watched the sunset, sign up for a hike sometime, we would feel more connected to the life around us and feel more compassionate.
And we couldn’t bear to see all the plastic waste lying around the next morning. We cleaned up a little bit.
Breaking rhythm! ruthless he is! Felling trees, and drilling greens: Befalls there, landslides, hailstorms,
Suma Thomas Committee Member, ASTA
Fall easy to the cold death hands. O! let the rhythm go unhampered, O! let man live as destined, O! what wonderful the planet be! With man and nature, hand in hand.
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The rhythm of Nature, O! Solemn it is! The rhythm of man, destined within: Disruption he tries - very oft,
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
And in vain he cries! how apt?
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I am also collaborating with Sustainable Tourism India, Ministry of Tourism to encourage more responsible and mindful travel habits.
We watched a beautiful sunset in Varkala one evening. The kinds that stays with you for a long time.
Q. A message you’d like to give to all the environment enthusiasts and entrepreneurs?
times. We don’t feel sad when nature is violated because somehow along the way, our life became separated and incubated.
Ans. I just hold on to the one quote I read somewhere when I am doubting myself or doubting my efforts. “The biggest threat to the planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” All of us love our planet with its beautiful rivers, mountains, forests and beaches. And we all know that we are facing a climate crisis now. I think terms like ‘environment enthusiast’ sound big and less inclusive of all. In some way, it spreads the thought that there are some people out there or a board of the government assigned with the job of “protecting our environment” and that it’s not our responsibility. The reality is that we need the planet more than the planet needs us. In Palakkad, I was part of a beautiful project where we identify trees in public spaces and record their stories and people’s memories about them. One time, our Project Head said something that made a lot of sense to me: people don’t feel the urge to protest against a big tree being chopped off in their neighbourhood because they have no connection with it. They possibly didn’t play under the tree, sit around and talk or wait for a bus even, like in old
So, I feel like if we took some time off of our busy day, watched the sunrise, went to a beach somewhere, watched the sunset, sign up for a hike sometime, we would feel more connected to the life around us and feel more compassionate.
And we couldn’t bear to see all the plastic waste lying around the next morning. We cleaned up a little bit.
Breaking rhythm! ruthless he is! Felling trees, and drilling greens: Befalls there, landslides, hailstorms,
Suma Thomas Committee Member, ASTA
Fall easy to the cold death hands. O! let the rhythm go unhampered, O! let man live as destined, O! what wonderful the planet be! With man and nature, hand in hand.
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Cue more timelines, meetings and offline work, Team TEDxStTeresasCollege soon got busy with barely two weeks left until D-Day.
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
ED is an acronym for Technology, Entertainment and Design. But for a bunch of students here at St. Teresa’s, it was a space where Teamwork met Enthusiasm to pull off a Dynamic event. What began as an idea in the mind of a few, soon burgeoned into a bigger and then an even bigger family of over a hundred volunteers. The venture began with TED Circles where students from the college and various other institutions came together for open discussions on diverse topics. From resilience to redefining focus, Circles hosted by TEDxStTeresasCollege epitomised the TED slogan: Ideas Worth Spreading.
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The organisation proved its calibre right from the initial stages with the obtaining of the TED licence on its first try. This achievement as the first ever Women’s College and only the 2nd Arts College in Kerala to be granted the licence owes itself to the meticulous work put in by the core team.
The strive for greater heights by bringing this international organisation to this campus at the heart of Kochi was eventually taken up by every new volunteer. They came in as a raw bunch of students not knowing what to expect and were thrown into a flurry of countless timelines, and never ending meetings for planning and discussion. Avenues were divided, teams and sub teams were formed. Slowly but steadily, each team progressed in their respective areas making TEDxStTeresasCollege stronger en bloc. Every obstacle which presented itself was taken up as a challenge to push oneself to
Jovitta C S & Suzenna S Poothuran
(II & III BA English Language and Literature)
the best of their abilities and this learning curve led to the smooth conduction of Open Mic ‘21. Conducted on 27th October, it was the first offline event which invited talents from in and around the city to help spread the essence of the local community through the expression of art. What might appear as the culmination of diligent planning was only the beginning of a long but fulfilling preparation towards the main event. Though the members were caught unaware during this period riddled with losses leaving a lacuna in their hearts, they tried their best to fill it with the memories shared with their dear friend. December 17th 2021: “Cochym: Nummavazhi x Kochu aazhi” served as a prelude etching itself in the minds of the audience and performers alike. The TEDxStTeresasCollege Team tuned each performance to weave through the fabric of Kochi with a vibrant pair of MCs who elevated the vibe. From power packed dance crews to emotionally capturing melodies, the range of performances manifested the near flawless coordination behind the scenes. Amidst the charging excitement, Artist Sanjay along with Rima Kalingal unveiled the one word which embodied the ethos of TEDxStTeresasCollege: CYNOSURE.
As the day drew to a close; when the stage arrangements were taken apart and the curtains were closed, came a time of reflection of how the team had managed through the differences, conquered the difficulties and executed the event diligently.
Under the operation headed by the Organiser, Co-Organizer and the teacher-in-charges, the Marketing team worked swiftly to spread the word, as signatures were placed upon Sponsorship agreements and the budgeting team took hold of the reigns on expenditure. Sketches came to life and the campus was abuzz with the design team working on the aesthetic elements of Cynosure. Executive team worked hand in hand with the Media team to keep the public eye updated with engaging outputs. One by one, the speaker lineup curated by the Content Curation team was revealed to the public via the official website developed by the Technical Team. From the planning to the execution, the Event Management team was responsible for curating the entire experience for the audience while the Operations crew ensured the flawless conduct of each and every area. With each passing hour, the students stood in awe at how every avenue had come together, just like how the carved letters of the logo were arranged to complete the final frame of the stage which would serve as the platform for the world to view what this bunch of driven students had accomplished. “Worth attending! :)”
The day of the event was a dream come true, with an amazing lineup of performers, speakers, an exciting array of lounges
and a spread of delicious food. The feeling of gratification resonated through every member of TEDxStTeresasCollege as they caught sight of the feedback board which had transformed from a blank canvas to one overflowing with positive comments from the attendees. January 8th 2022 stays inscribed as a day which witnessed the fruition of a year long commitment to establish this coveted organisation in this prestigious institution. The TEDx Experience was definitely a unique one in that it gave rise to friendships worth cherishing, coupled with a selfdiscovery journey wherein hidden skills and talents were unearthed. Through it all, the volunteers were equipped to overcome the innumerable challenges posed before them. This roller coaster ride was worth the 13 hour meetings, looming deadlines, and recurring setbacks when we look back upon the many Subhash Park visits, spikes in Caravan’s icecream sales, and nights spent enjoying the aura of the campus. Ultimately, there is still to experience, more to learn and much more to be grateful for.
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Cue more timelines, meetings and offline work, Team TEDxStTeresasCollege soon got busy with barely two weeks left until D-Day.
T
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
ED is an acronym for Technology, Entertainment and Design. But for a bunch of students here at St. Teresa’s, it was a space where Teamwork met Enthusiasm to pull off a Dynamic event. What began as an idea in the mind of a few, soon burgeoned into a bigger and then an even bigger family of over a hundred volunteers. The venture began with TED Circles where students from the college and various other institutions came together for open discussions on diverse topics. From resilience to redefining focus, Circles hosted by TEDxStTeresasCollege epitomised the TED slogan: Ideas Worth Spreading.
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The organisation proved its calibre right from the initial stages with the obtaining of the TED licence on its first try. This achievement as the first ever Women’s College and only the 2nd Arts College in Kerala to be granted the licence owes itself to the meticulous work put in by the core team.
The strive for greater heights by bringing this international organisation to this campus at the heart of Kochi was eventually taken up by every new volunteer. They came in as a raw bunch of students not knowing what to expect and were thrown into a flurry of countless timelines, and never ending meetings for planning and discussion. Avenues were divided, teams and sub teams were formed. Slowly but steadily, each team progressed in their respective areas making TEDxStTeresasCollege stronger en bloc. Every obstacle which presented itself was taken up as a challenge to push oneself to
Jovitta C S & Suzenna S Poothuran
(II & III BA English Language and Literature)
the best of their abilities and this learning curve led to the smooth conduction of Open Mic ‘21. Conducted on 27th October, it was the first offline event which invited talents from in and around the city to help spread the essence of the local community through the expression of art. What might appear as the culmination of diligent planning was only the beginning of a long but fulfilling preparation towards the main event. Though the members were caught unaware during this period riddled with losses leaving a lacuna in their hearts, they tried their best to fill it with the memories shared with their dear friend. December 17th 2021: “Cochym: Nummavazhi x Kochu aazhi” served as a prelude etching itself in the minds of the audience and performers alike. The TEDxStTeresasCollege Team tuned each performance to weave through the fabric of Kochi with a vibrant pair of MCs who elevated the vibe. From power packed dance crews to emotionally capturing melodies, the range of performances manifested the near flawless coordination behind the scenes. Amidst the charging excitement, Artist Sanjay along with Rima Kalingal unveiled the one word which embodied the ethos of TEDxStTeresasCollege: CYNOSURE.
As the day drew to a close; when the stage arrangements were taken apart and the curtains were closed, came a time of reflection of how the team had managed through the differences, conquered the difficulties and executed the event diligently.
Under the operation headed by the Organiser, Co-Organizer and the teacher-in-charges, the Marketing team worked swiftly to spread the word, as signatures were placed upon Sponsorship agreements and the budgeting team took hold of the reigns on expenditure. Sketches came to life and the campus was abuzz with the design team working on the aesthetic elements of Cynosure. Executive team worked hand in hand with the Media team to keep the public eye updated with engaging outputs. One by one, the speaker lineup curated by the Content Curation team was revealed to the public via the official website developed by the Technical Team. From the planning to the execution, the Event Management team was responsible for curating the entire experience for the audience while the Operations crew ensured the flawless conduct of each and every area. With each passing hour, the students stood in awe at how every avenue had come together, just like how the carved letters of the logo were arranged to complete the final frame of the stage which would serve as the platform for the world to view what this bunch of driven students had accomplished. “Worth attending! :)”
The day of the event was a dream come true, with an amazing lineup of performers, speakers, an exciting array of lounges
and a spread of delicious food. The feeling of gratification resonated through every member of TEDxStTeresasCollege as they caught sight of the feedback board which had transformed from a blank canvas to one overflowing with positive comments from the attendees. January 8th 2022 stays inscribed as a day which witnessed the fruition of a year long commitment to establish this coveted organisation in this prestigious institution. The TEDx Experience was definitely a unique one in that it gave rise to friendships worth cherishing, coupled with a selfdiscovery journey wherein hidden skills and talents were unearthed. Through it all, the volunteers were equipped to overcome the innumerable challenges posed before them. This roller coaster ride was worth the 13 hour meetings, looming deadlines, and recurring setbacks when we look back upon the many Subhash Park visits, spikes in Caravan’s icecream sales, and nights spent enjoying the aura of the campus. Ultimately, there is still to experience, more to learn and much more to be grateful for.
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children and students got these explanations rather than the old sayings and they obeyed better than I did. Now I often hear them tell their children the same. Santa Claus and Christmas, Mahabali and Onam, Vishu and the new year continue to be believed as they always have been. We all need some romance in our lives. Now for my explanations for what I disbelieved earlier.
When I was young, initially, there was no electricity in my ancestral home. When we did get on the grid, the power was so feeble, that we still depended on our small oil lamps. In that light, it was quite probable that we could be sweeping out small things like pieces of jewellery, important papers and other nicknacks. So you collected the waste behind the door and swept it out only in the morning light. Suma Raveendran President, ASTA
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
“Comb and tie your hair before the lamp is lit in the pooja room in the evening!”, my great-grandmother shouted agitatedly. The five or six-year-old me asked, “Why?”.
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“Shiva has all the demons, bhoothams and ghosts beneath his feet all day. At sunset, he raises his feet setting them free, and they love to settle in untied hair” - this was the explanation. Even from a very young age, I couldn’t accept the illogical answer. So my untied hair was a topic of discussion till I entered my teens. What happened afterwards, I will explain by and by. If you sweep the floor in the evening, never throw out the waste. Collect it in a corner. Why? Because after the lamp is lit in the evening, it is something the gods frown upon. Again, I rebel. “No! Taking your footwear into the kitchen, it’s inauspicious.” Really??
The day before karkidakam 1, it’s intense cleaning, belief, chasing out all evil and inviting Bhagavathy to occupy the spaces. I loved this custom because trailing along behind the elders, I discovered treasures. “Close the doors to the outside after lighting the lamps, evil spirits will enter.”
The list, the sayings, and the warnings were endless. I was always a free spirit and would accept only those I believed to be sensible. But then I grew up. And as I grew up, logic presented itself before me. And as each one was revealed, I learnt to listen to all of them and find the reasoning behind each. My
Similarly, leaving your hair loose could mean hair on the plates, furniture and food. So tie it up before the sunlight fades. No footwear in the dining and kitchen area because cooking was on open flames, often at foot level and we ate sitting on small boards on the floor. If we use footwear, we could be sending the dirt from it onto the food.
Bathing in the pond was compulsory only during daylight. The light was so feeble afterwards that you wouldn’t distinguish between the harmless eel, a weed or a snake. The sound of anything sliding into the pool could also be just anything from a frog to a human being. Pouring water into every corner of the toilet was compulsory at every visit to bring out animal life like a possible snake, frog, or something else. The explanation was the best of all. Sudden fears can cause lifelong phobias and issues.
Restrictions during the menstrual cycle abounded. We didn’t have another building or room to restrict ourselves to. Instead, I was told not to go into the kitchen because the heat
of the open flame could increase the blood flow. Besides, vessels were then very big and heavy since they were made of brass, iron or steel. My grandmother told me that during the menstrual cycle, I shouldn’t be lifting weights or doing anything strenuous. Someone would fetch water from the well to the bathroom, not because I would contaminate the water, but because it was a heavy-duty task, which I shouldn’t be doing. I was allowed to sleep wherever I wanted, but I preferred my own company during my cycle. There were no separate plates, places or beds. But this was not the case in every household. I have seen girls and ladies from relative families being excluded, asked to stay separate, treated as if they were impure and having to soak everything they used in running water at the end of each cycle.
As I grew up to understand the logic and explanation behind grandmother tales, I found it easier to observe them. I remember being scolded for showing a three-month-old cousin a red hibiscus flower. I later learnt that at birth children are hypersensitive to light, sound and colours. They adjust only by the time they are 6 months old. The room where new mothers slept with their children seldom had direct ventilation to the outside. It opened out into verandas, which brought in sunlight and breeze. There are a lot of myths and tales about practically every aspect of life that have ridiculous taboos attached to them. Some of them make sense, some defy logic and common sense. I have always believed in seeking answers to the questions in my mind; accepting that which made sense to me and ignoring the rest. I try never to impose my thoughts and beliefs on others, including my children, perhaps because I never accepted being imposed upon.
When you come across traditions, customs and practices that raise questions in your mind, try to seek logical possible explanations, and accept those that you are comfortable with.
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children and students got these explanations rather than the old sayings and they obeyed better than I did. Now I often hear them tell their children the same. Santa Claus and Christmas, Mahabali and Onam, Vishu and the new year continue to be believed as they always have been. We all need some romance in our lives. Now for my explanations for what I disbelieved earlier.
When I was young, initially, there was no electricity in my ancestral home. When we did get on the grid, the power was so feeble, that we still depended on our small oil lamps. In that light, it was quite probable that we could be sweeping out small things like pieces of jewellery, important papers and other nicknacks. So you collected the waste behind the door and swept it out only in the morning light. Suma Raveendran President, ASTA
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“Comb and tie your hair before the lamp is lit in the pooja room in the evening!”, my great-grandmother shouted agitatedly. The five or six-year-old me asked, “Why?”.
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“Shiva has all the demons, bhoothams and ghosts beneath his feet all day. At sunset, he raises his feet setting them free, and they love to settle in untied hair” - this was the explanation. Even from a very young age, I couldn’t accept the illogical answer. So my untied hair was a topic of discussion till I entered my teens. What happened afterwards, I will explain by and by. If you sweep the floor in the evening, never throw out the waste. Collect it in a corner. Why? Because after the lamp is lit in the evening, it is something the gods frown upon. Again, I rebel. “No! Taking your footwear into the kitchen, it’s inauspicious.” Really??
The day before karkidakam 1, it’s intense cleaning, belief, chasing out all evil and inviting Bhagavathy to occupy the spaces. I loved this custom because trailing along behind the elders, I discovered treasures. “Close the doors to the outside after lighting the lamps, evil spirits will enter.”
The list, the sayings, and the warnings were endless. I was always a free spirit and would accept only those I believed to be sensible. But then I grew up. And as I grew up, logic presented itself before me. And as each one was revealed, I learnt to listen to all of them and find the reasoning behind each. My
Similarly, leaving your hair loose could mean hair on the plates, furniture and food. So tie it up before the sunlight fades. No footwear in the dining and kitchen area because cooking was on open flames, often at foot level and we ate sitting on small boards on the floor. If we use footwear, we could be sending the dirt from it onto the food.
Bathing in the pond was compulsory only during daylight. The light was so feeble afterwards that you wouldn’t distinguish between the harmless eel, a weed or a snake. The sound of anything sliding into the pool could also be just anything from a frog to a human being. Pouring water into every corner of the toilet was compulsory at every visit to bring out animal life like a possible snake, frog, or something else. The explanation was the best of all. Sudden fears can cause lifelong phobias and issues.
Restrictions during the menstrual cycle abounded. We didn’t have another building or room to restrict ourselves to. Instead, I was told not to go into the kitchen because the heat
of the open flame could increase the blood flow. Besides, vessels were then very big and heavy since they were made of brass, iron or steel. My grandmother told me that during the menstrual cycle, I shouldn’t be lifting weights or doing anything strenuous. Someone would fetch water from the well to the bathroom, not because I would contaminate the water, but because it was a heavy-duty task, which I shouldn’t be doing. I was allowed to sleep wherever I wanted, but I preferred my own company during my cycle. There were no separate plates, places or beds. But this was not the case in every household. I have seen girls and ladies from relative families being excluded, asked to stay separate, treated as if they were impure and having to soak everything they used in running water at the end of each cycle.
As I grew up to understand the logic and explanation behind grandmother tales, I found it easier to observe them. I remember being scolded for showing a three-month-old cousin a red hibiscus flower. I later learnt that at birth children are hypersensitive to light, sound and colours. They adjust only by the time they are 6 months old. The room where new mothers slept with their children seldom had direct ventilation to the outside. It opened out into verandas, which brought in sunlight and breeze. There are a lot of myths and tales about practically every aspect of life that have ridiculous taboos attached to them. Some of them make sense, some defy logic and common sense. I have always believed in seeking answers to the questions in my mind; accepting that which made sense to me and ignoring the rest. I try never to impose my thoughts and beliefs on others, including my children, perhaps because I never accepted being imposed upon.
When you come across traditions, customs and practices that raise questions in your mind, try to seek logical possible explanations, and accept those that you are comfortable with.
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Helna Rajan
Felina Sara Simon III BA French
Rachel Edwin
BVoc Software Development
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Shivani Sagar III BA French
Nourin
Arundhadhi Regi
I BA Communicative English
Ayana Sunny
III BSc Chemistry
Krithi Jignesh Shah
II BCom Captial Market (SF)
Nishta N Sharma
II BA Communicative English
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Helna Rajan
Felina Sara Simon III BA French
Rachel Edwin
BVoc Software Development
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
II BA English Literature
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Shivani Sagar III BA French
Nourin
Arundhadhi Regi
I BA Communicative English
Ayana Sunny
III BSc Chemistry
Krithi Jignesh Shah
II BCom Captial Market (SF)
Nishta N Sharma
II BA Communicative English
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Amritha Noble
Roshna Roy
Nandana R Nair
Anagha K D
Anagha K D
Jeevana Johnson
Jeevana Johnson
II BSc Fashion Design
II BSc Fashion Design
II Bsc Fashion Design
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II PG DFD
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Amritha Noble
Roshna Roy
Nandana R Nair
Anagha K D
Anagha K D
Jeevana Johnson
Jeevana Johnson
II BSc Fashion Design
II BSc Fashion Design
II Bsc Fashion Design
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Maxlin. M. Maxy
III B. A English Literature
I feel honoured and delighted as I am given an opportunity to do a retrospective of my three-year life at St. Teresa’s. I still don’t know whether I have lived here for three years. If I were to count the number of days and hours I spent here, the “hours” that I hoped to spend here, did not turn out to be those “hours”. After my higher secondary education, I was in a dilemma. I wanted to choose Zoology but ended up in English literature. It’s not that I did not get admission for Zoology. It’s that the world surrounding me wanted me to pursue a course that would make me “shine”!! I remember the day I stepped into this College, for admission, there was an error in the admission procedure that I did, and I was so regretful about the fact that I wouldn’t get an admission here. And, it was God’s grace in the form of Lizzy ma’am and Beena ma’am that has made me stand here in the Elysium. I am forever grateful to them, they might not know or remember. But, they are the reason for my existence in this college. St. Teresa’s, from what I have heard during my school days, ‘Center of Excellence’, her students - the embodiment of courage, confidence and independence. 177
Maxlin. M. Maxy
III B. A English Literature
I feel honoured and delighted as I am given an opportunity to do a retrospective of my three-year life at St. Teresa’s. I still don’t know whether I have lived here for three years. If I were to count the number of days and hours I spent here, the “hours” that I hoped to spend here, did not turn out to be those “hours”. After my higher secondary education, I was in a dilemma. I wanted to choose Zoology but ended up in English literature. It’s not that I did not get admission for Zoology. It’s that the world surrounding me wanted me to pursue a course that would make me “shine”!! I remember the day I stepped into this College, for admission, there was an error in the admission procedure that I did, and I was so regretful about the fact that I wouldn’t get an admission here. And, it was God’s grace in the form of Lizzy ma’am and Beena ma’am that has made me stand here in the Elysium. I am forever grateful to them, they might not know or remember. But, they are the reason for my existence in this college. St. Teresa’s, from what I have heard during my school days, ‘Center of Excellence’, her students - the embodiment of courage, confidence and independence. 177
M. G University youth festival cup rests solely with her, an abode of arts -a true ‘Kalalayam’ in all sense. The NAAC visit that we had, made me understand why this college was applauded for its performing arts and I was fortunate to have been chosen one among the dancers of Margamkali for the NAAC cultural evening. One among the jury commented that she now understood why we have grabbed youth festival trophies for such a long period. The efforts that each student, teacher, and Management rendered for the purpose made me bow and instilled in me a confidence that a Teresian must possess. I was really surprised at the innumerous seminars and workshops that we would host. And at times, we friends used to comment that even Sr. Vinitha and Sajimol ma’am might not know what is happening here.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
First year gave me a multitude of vibrant experiences, including the MG University Youth Festival and I am grateful to the Union 2019-2020 for having given us all the beautiful and extravagant occasions. Youth festival was singularly the most amazing experience I ever had.
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It’s the only time when the whole college comes together for a much definite purpose. My second year, if I had to denote it with a name I would rather call it,’ The Corona Year’. I was utterly broken and never could imagine myself in a room, without any rhythm or beats of Teresa’s. However, the period passed by. We survived, as any mortal would do. And, at this point I proudly can say, I never sat at a place meekly, thinking ouch the covid pandemic has made us immobile, so let me sit placidly and watch the chaos unfurl. Teresa’s gave me fortitude and endurance. She imbibed the new ‘Normal’. I was elected
to the College Union. The deans of the year 2020-2021, the Arts club advisors made us and moulded us into perfect beings that would unabashedly stand erect in face of a crisis and would utter, that a pandemic would not be mighty enough to keep you away from things you ought to enjoy and experience. The College also has supported the students when they were in distress. When the online pattern crept in, there were a lot of students who could not afford to have a good electronic device to be used for educational purposes. The ‘Sumansu’ project was envisaged with the vision to equip all our students with the devices essential for the online mode of education. And, I wholeheartedly thank the Sumansu project visionaries for having provided the students with the devices, and I was blessed and fortunate to be one among them. Thank you! I am also bound to speak volumes about my Dept.of English which has given me the strength and support to actively engage in all the college activities. All my three Heads of the Department were kind enough to let me go for any program and also into the Union, without any second thought. Thank you dear teachers. Our third year was also shrouded with the pandemic but as I mentioned earlier, we never sat idly being upset and regretful. I should say, that is a quality that I have found in most of the teachers here - Activity. They are never static. Our Director, Provincial, the two Principals I
witnessed kept on moving and that keeps the college revolving. I would also like to share all the good moments I had here in the Elysium. The array of events Union 2020-2022 organized - The Arts club Inauguration, Shashi Tharoor session, Rahul Gandhi program, Retirement event, Onam celebration ‘Aravam’, Christmas celebration ‘La Navidad’, my ever memorable Arts club with Sri. Vineeth,’ TGIT ‘- the Tovino event, Retirement and now the valedictory session. Thankful to everything the college provided me with. I should also mention my wonderful Deans, Swathy ma’am and Rosemary ma’am, I have been working with them since June 2021. A major part of my Union life or rather college life was under their guidance. I have evolved and their cordiality and proclivity for hard work has made me a flexible person who can adapt to any strenuous situations. Thank you! I will miss you my batch mates, to be honest, I will miss my juniors more than you.. Love and affection they shower is so innocent that, thinking about not having to see them, has made me weep at times. Dear Batch of 2022, “May God grant you always A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering Angel
So nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you
Faithful friends near you. And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.”
I have made my retrospective a bit longer. But, I couldn’t make it short. The “STC vibe” as we would call it, will definitely be missed, the Elysium, meals at college canteen, the girl festivity, my dept...list will be endless and everything in it shall be missed. A big thankyou to each one of you. Teresa’s is an everlasting mark. An eternal identity. I pledge, I shall hold her in the most exquisite chamber of my heart and never let the memories fade away. Remember the light, that you saw during every event in the Elysium that proclaimed, ‘Fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom’. Good wishes. Congratulations. Thank you!!
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M. G University youth festival cup rests solely with her, an abode of arts -a true ‘Kalalayam’ in all sense. The NAAC visit that we had, made me understand why this college was applauded for its performing arts and I was fortunate to have been chosen one among the dancers of Margamkali for the NAAC cultural evening. One among the jury commented that she now understood why we have grabbed youth festival trophies for such a long period. The efforts that each student, teacher, and Management rendered for the purpose made me bow and instilled in me a confidence that a Teresian must possess. I was really surprised at the innumerous seminars and workshops that we would host. And at times, we friends used to comment that even Sr. Vinitha and Sajimol ma’am might not know what is happening here.
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
First year gave me a multitude of vibrant experiences, including the MG University Youth Festival and I am grateful to the Union 2019-2020 for having given us all the beautiful and extravagant occasions. Youth festival was singularly the most amazing experience I ever had.
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It’s the only time when the whole college comes together for a much definite purpose. My second year, if I had to denote it with a name I would rather call it,’ The Corona Year’. I was utterly broken and never could imagine myself in a room, without any rhythm or beats of Teresa’s. However, the period passed by. We survived, as any mortal would do. And, at this point I proudly can say, I never sat at a place meekly, thinking ouch the covid pandemic has made us immobile, so let me sit placidly and watch the chaos unfurl. Teresa’s gave me fortitude and endurance. She imbibed the new ‘Normal’. I was elected
to the College Union. The deans of the year 2020-2021, the Arts club advisors made us and moulded us into perfect beings that would unabashedly stand erect in face of a crisis and would utter, that a pandemic would not be mighty enough to keep you away from things you ought to enjoy and experience. The College also has supported the students when they were in distress. When the online pattern crept in, there were a lot of students who could not afford to have a good electronic device to be used for educational purposes. The ‘Sumansu’ project was envisaged with the vision to equip all our students with the devices essential for the online mode of education. And, I wholeheartedly thank the Sumansu project visionaries for having provided the students with the devices, and I was blessed and fortunate to be one among them. Thank you! I am also bound to speak volumes about my Dept.of English which has given me the strength and support to actively engage in all the college activities. All my three Heads of the Department were kind enough to let me go for any program and also into the Union, without any second thought. Thank you dear teachers. Our third year was also shrouded with the pandemic but as I mentioned earlier, we never sat idly being upset and regretful. I should say, that is a quality that I have found in most of the teachers here - Activity. They are never static. Our Director, Provincial, the two Principals I
witnessed kept on moving and that keeps the college revolving. I would also like to share all the good moments I had here in the Elysium. The array of events Union 2020-2022 organized - The Arts club Inauguration, Shashi Tharoor session, Rahul Gandhi program, Retirement event, Onam celebration ‘Aravam’, Christmas celebration ‘La Navidad’, my ever memorable Arts club with Sri. Vineeth,’ TGIT ‘- the Tovino event, Retirement and now the valedictory session. Thankful to everything the college provided me with. I should also mention my wonderful Deans, Swathy ma’am and Rosemary ma’am, I have been working with them since June 2021. A major part of my Union life or rather college life was under their guidance. I have evolved and their cordiality and proclivity for hard work has made me a flexible person who can adapt to any strenuous situations. Thank you! I will miss you my batch mates, to be honest, I will miss my juniors more than you.. Love and affection they shower is so innocent that, thinking about not having to see them, has made me weep at times. Dear Batch of 2022, “May God grant you always A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering Angel
So nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you
Faithful friends near you. And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.”
I have made my retrospective a bit longer. But, I couldn’t make it short. The “STC vibe” as we would call it, will definitely be missed, the Elysium, meals at college canteen, the girl festivity, my dept...list will be endless and everything in it shall be missed. A big thankyou to each one of you. Teresa’s is an everlasting mark. An eternal identity. I pledge, I shall hold her in the most exquisite chamber of my heart and never let the memories fade away. Remember the light, that you saw during every event in the Elysium that proclaimed, ‘Fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom’. Good wishes. Congratulations. Thank you!!
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Week – our juniors are yet to see the magic. That one week was the most memorable for us – even if occasionally we’d be bunking and hanging out at nearby cafes. Even all those stolen moments have been etched into our hearts, haven’t it?
MADHURI RAJKUMAR
III BSc Psychology
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
How do I condense all our collective memories and experiences into these sentences? How do I do justice to an institution that has given me the courage to embrace who I am today?
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First year was all about exploration, standing out, and finding cliques. It was terrifying and exciting all at the same time. I remember having to prepare a dance with my classmates for Talent’s Day – which by the way was the first time I realized why everyone says that STC has the most talented girls – initially, we were all a little shy and careful with each other. But by the 3rd or 4th day, like everyone, we wanted to make the biggest impact during Talent’s Day, and somewhere along the way, we started feeling a sense of belonging. We all had the same thought, ‘so this is how it’s going to be like’ - since then, with programs and competitions organized by the Union members, we’ve grown into such confident women ready to take on the world anytime and anywhere. I stood for elections this year in the Union – that is one experience I shall always remember fondly; people I didn’t even know or who were with other candidates would come up to me and say, ‘I’ll support you. All the best.’ There was such a healthy competitive spirit and a sense of solidarity as women - which I’m sure was the legacy of the members and Deans of all the past Unions. Although I didn’t get the position I wanted, I met some amazing women – kind, funny, dedicated - who created a Union this year, along with the best Deans, that gave us so much more than we ever asked. I want to thank the Union 2021-2022 for their dedication in organizing all the wonderful events and activities we had this year. We were the lucky ones who got to see the beauty and energy of Teresian
Classes were challenging, but we were blessed with the most dedicated and friendliest teachers who were always there to offer us guidance and help. From my experience, I was able to approach my faculty with anything, or just even talk about personal philosophies and wildest ideas for the future. They welcomed us with empathy, fairness and a closeness that we are all so grateful for. As we leave this phase of our lives, I want to thank all the teachers who graced us with their wisdom and insights. Through your spirit, we will carry an air of grace and confidence wherever we go – in all things academic and otherwise. And as I thank the teachers, I would also like to acknowledge how the college has provided us with so many opportunities to show our talents, not just with the objective of winning – but simply to try and experience a world of possibilities. The career guidance sessions this year have been immensely helpful to many, helping us finding direction and clarity when we felt a little lost while making big decisions. To the unsung heroes at STC,
1. Central Perk and Orange Café – there is one question that has perplexed me since the beginning, ‘How do those chettans and chechis remember all our orders?’ If I had an ounce of that memory power, I would’ve aced my exams. I thank them wholeheartedly for filling our tummies and hearts with warm food, warm smiles and free mayo. Also a quick shout out to the ladies who work the hostel mess and canteen. 2. The chechis and security guards who rule the three blocks like the guardians of the galaxy – some of our security guards act like they’re part of the Special Protection Group – but that’s them doing their duty diligently and passionately every day, ensuring we are not in harm’s way. And I will always respect
that. The chechis who help keep our buildings spick and span, they are always so jovial and kind – helping us out after programs. They teach us how to be responsible for ourselves and our surroundings.
3. The copier and stationary uncles for being ever-so resourceful and life-saving, especially when we have to get last-minute copies and forget pens and calculators for exams. 4. Finally, as a central block student, I want to thank the uncle who runs the little chai shop outside. If I missed out anyone, I apologize and I tell you that I’m wholeheartedly grateful for all you do.
Finally, to the third year students: it might feel like you’re standing at a crossroad with multiple routes to choose from and that everything will change depending on what you choose now. Change will happen to you and me. It’s inevitable. We will grow and evolve as we should. It may not be what we expect. Or it may go just how we planned. But no matter what route you choose and the level of success you will achieve, do not lose the sense of child-like wonder and energy you have right now. This energy that keeps you going from day to day, looking forward to only good things happening to you. Do not replace your kind soul with cynicism and distrust. That helps no one. Protect your mind and body as they are your life-long companions in this journey. Things are only going to get better. Even if it may not feel like that now, there will be points in your life where you will say to yourself, ‘All the struggles and pain I went through is nothing compared to the happiness I feel right now.’ Friends, I wish to conclude with one mantra that I always say to myself and has helped me through the good, the bad times: Look at the world with love, and not fear. All the best to us,
Signing out, Madhuri.
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Week – our juniors are yet to see the magic. That one week was the most memorable for us – even if occasionally we’d be bunking and hanging out at nearby cafes. Even all those stolen moments have been etched into our hearts, haven’t it?
MADHURI RAJKUMAR
III BSc Psychology
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
How do I condense all our collective memories and experiences into these sentences? How do I do justice to an institution that has given me the courage to embrace who I am today?
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First year was all about exploration, standing out, and finding cliques. It was terrifying and exciting all at the same time. I remember having to prepare a dance with my classmates for Talent’s Day – which by the way was the first time I realized why everyone says that STC has the most talented girls – initially, we were all a little shy and careful with each other. But by the 3rd or 4th day, like everyone, we wanted to make the biggest impact during Talent’s Day, and somewhere along the way, we started feeling a sense of belonging. We all had the same thought, ‘so this is how it’s going to be like’ - since then, with programs and competitions organized by the Union members, we’ve grown into such confident women ready to take on the world anytime and anywhere. I stood for elections this year in the Union – that is one experience I shall always remember fondly; people I didn’t even know or who were with other candidates would come up to me and say, ‘I’ll support you. All the best.’ There was such a healthy competitive spirit and a sense of solidarity as women - which I’m sure was the legacy of the members and Deans of all the past Unions. Although I didn’t get the position I wanted, I met some amazing women – kind, funny, dedicated - who created a Union this year, along with the best Deans, that gave us so much more than we ever asked. I want to thank the Union 2021-2022 for their dedication in organizing all the wonderful events and activities we had this year. We were the lucky ones who got to see the beauty and energy of Teresian
Classes were challenging, but we were blessed with the most dedicated and friendliest teachers who were always there to offer us guidance and help. From my experience, I was able to approach my faculty with anything, or just even talk about personal philosophies and wildest ideas for the future. They welcomed us with empathy, fairness and a closeness that we are all so grateful for. As we leave this phase of our lives, I want to thank all the teachers who graced us with their wisdom and insights. Through your spirit, we will carry an air of grace and confidence wherever we go – in all things academic and otherwise. And as I thank the teachers, I would also like to acknowledge how the college has provided us with so many opportunities to show our talents, not just with the objective of winning – but simply to try and experience a world of possibilities. The career guidance sessions this year have been immensely helpful to many, helping us finding direction and clarity when we felt a little lost while making big decisions. To the unsung heroes at STC,
1. Central Perk and Orange Café – there is one question that has perplexed me since the beginning, ‘How do those chettans and chechis remember all our orders?’ If I had an ounce of that memory power, I would’ve aced my exams. I thank them wholeheartedly for filling our tummies and hearts with warm food, warm smiles and free mayo. Also a quick shout out to the ladies who work the hostel mess and canteen. 2. The chechis and security guards who rule the three blocks like the guardians of the galaxy – some of our security guards act like they’re part of the Special Protection Group – but that’s them doing their duty diligently and passionately every day, ensuring we are not in harm’s way. And I will always respect
that. The chechis who help keep our buildings spick and span, they are always so jovial and kind – helping us out after programs. They teach us how to be responsible for ourselves and our surroundings.
3. The copier and stationary uncles for being ever-so resourceful and life-saving, especially when we have to get last-minute copies and forget pens and calculators for exams. 4. Finally, as a central block student, I want to thank the uncle who runs the little chai shop outside. If I missed out anyone, I apologize and I tell you that I’m wholeheartedly grateful for all you do.
Finally, to the third year students: it might feel like you’re standing at a crossroad with multiple routes to choose from and that everything will change depending on what you choose now. Change will happen to you and me. It’s inevitable. We will grow and evolve as we should. It may not be what we expect. Or it may go just how we planned. But no matter what route you choose and the level of success you will achieve, do not lose the sense of child-like wonder and energy you have right now. This energy that keeps you going from day to day, looking forward to only good things happening to you. Do not replace your kind soul with cynicism and distrust. That helps no one. Protect your mind and body as they are your life-long companions in this journey. Things are only going to get better. Even if it may not feel like that now, there will be points in your life where you will say to yourself, ‘All the struggles and pain I went through is nothing compared to the happiness I feel right now.’ Friends, I wish to conclude with one mantra that I always say to myself and has helped me through the good, the bad times: Look at the world with love, and not fear. All the best to us,
Signing out, Madhuri.
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think this is going to land you a job? What’s the point of studying so much about plants anyway?”
VIDHYA JITHESH III BSc Botany
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
It was on June 4th, 2019 that I stood waiting, to take admission. Within a week, I was attending the Orientation programme and now, I an writing this message to bid farewell.
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It’s been three years! Three years of learning, enjoying, understanding, being together, and many more. Three years that will be etched in our minds forever. For an outsider this institution might be like any other college campus but not for us. Every nook and corner of this campus holds innumerable memories and experiences. We all had combined classes for the first two years. It helped a lot to expand our friend circle within a short period, and I’m grateful for that system. I feel that the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is the most welcoming of all in the Science Block. They have large classrooms where we all gathered for the Second Language class. It was amazing to see the crowd growing within seconds even though it’s on the 5th floor. While I joined here, many had asked me why I’d chosen Botany posing questions like: “Ugh, so you didn’t score well in your boards?” Or, “you really
Though we were a part of the so-called ‘Covid Batch’, we were lucky enough to experience
the Teresian vibe throughout the first year
To all those who’d asked these and are still asking, with pride, I can say that the Principal, Vice Principal, and Examination Cell Controller of my College all hail from our own Botany department. How could we possibly fail with such inspiring role models guiding us? I take this opportunity to assure all our dear teachers that we’ll never fail the game.
at College. From Fresher’s day conducted
I’m sure that most of us were doubtful about life in a Women’s college. But now we’re all ambassadors of the concept of WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN.
The level of excitement had no limit even
The College policies have helped immensely to build strength in us by upholding the vision and mission of our Foundress, Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima. The numerous scholarships offered by the College for various categories of students have paved the way to reach successful spheres, which may have been hindered otherwise due to financial issues. Our teachers stood as pillars of strength and support when we tumbled head over heels during the pandemic. All the facilities that the College provided us for the smooth running of the online classes were appreciable, and I thank everyone who made their own contribution to this. Our department always provided a safe space for open conversation, and the caring support during tough times was like a warm embrace. Those kind reassuring faces which reminded us that every problem has a solution will forever hold a special place in our hearts as we reflect on our journey.
by each department to Talents Day, Arts
Day, Teresian week, Onam, Christmas, and everything. The fact is that we had
something that calls for a celebration on each day. Chamak was solely ours. The
mesmerizing performances by the TSS, Fashion team, the Under25 Summit, and, of course, the University Youth Festival.
when we conducted competitions and other programmes
through
online
platforms.
Within the three years, we’d witnessed
celebrities and influencers ranging from the
youth stars of cinema like Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben to public intellectuals like Shashi Tharoor and Rahul Gandhi. All these days remain fresh and bright in my mind
even now. I hope you feel the same. The
Teresian week was the one that had received
the most publicity through our seniors. And it was all worth the hype.
Although these days may seem difficult to
bear, we acknowledge that new beginnings are inevitable. As our time in college has been invaluable, it is important for us to seek
out new paths and opportunities to continue growing. We are deeply grateful to our dear
teachers, whose guidance has enriched our minds and touched our hearts, as we depart with a profound sense of appreciation.
I would also like to wish a happy and victorious future to all my batchmates.
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think this is going to land you a job? What’s the point of studying so much about plants anyway?”
VIDHYA JITHESH III BSc Botany
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
It was on June 4th, 2019 that I stood waiting, to take admission. Within a week, I was attending the Orientation programme and now, I an writing this message to bid farewell.
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It’s been three years! Three years of learning, enjoying, understanding, being together, and many more. Three years that will be etched in our minds forever. For an outsider this institution might be like any other college campus but not for us. Every nook and corner of this campus holds innumerable memories and experiences. We all had combined classes for the first two years. It helped a lot to expand our friend circle within a short period, and I’m grateful for that system. I feel that the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is the most welcoming of all in the Science Block. They have large classrooms where we all gathered for the Second Language class. It was amazing to see the crowd growing within seconds even though it’s on the 5th floor. While I joined here, many had asked me why I’d chosen Botany posing questions like: “Ugh, so you didn’t score well in your boards?” Or, “you really
Though we were a part of the so-called ‘Covid Batch’, we were lucky enough to experience
the Teresian vibe throughout the first year
To all those who’d asked these and are still asking, with pride, I can say that the Principal, Vice Principal, and Examination Cell Controller of my College all hail from our own Botany department. How could we possibly fail with such inspiring role models guiding us? I take this opportunity to assure all our dear teachers that we’ll never fail the game.
at College. From Fresher’s day conducted
I’m sure that most of us were doubtful about life in a Women’s college. But now we’re all ambassadors of the concept of WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN.
The level of excitement had no limit even
The College policies have helped immensely to build strength in us by upholding the vision and mission of our Foundress, Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima. The numerous scholarships offered by the College for various categories of students have paved the way to reach successful spheres, which may have been hindered otherwise due to financial issues. Our teachers stood as pillars of strength and support when we tumbled head over heels during the pandemic. All the facilities that the College provided us for the smooth running of the online classes were appreciable, and I thank everyone who made their own contribution to this. Our department always provided a safe space for open conversation, and the caring support during tough times was like a warm embrace. Those kind reassuring faces which reminded us that every problem has a solution will forever hold a special place in our hearts as we reflect on our journey.
by each department to Talents Day, Arts
Day, Teresian week, Onam, Christmas, and everything. The fact is that we had
something that calls for a celebration on each day. Chamak was solely ours. The
mesmerizing performances by the TSS, Fashion team, the Under25 Summit, and, of course, the University Youth Festival.
when we conducted competitions and other programmes
through
online
platforms.
Within the three years, we’d witnessed
celebrities and influencers ranging from the
youth stars of cinema like Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben to public intellectuals like Shashi Tharoor and Rahul Gandhi. All these days remain fresh and bright in my mind
even now. I hope you feel the same. The
Teresian week was the one that had received
the most publicity through our seniors. And it was all worth the hype.
Although these days may seem difficult to
bear, we acknowledge that new beginnings are inevitable. As our time in college has been invaluable, it is important for us to seek
out new paths and opportunities to continue growing. We are deeply grateful to our dear
teachers, whose guidance has enriched our minds and touched our hearts, as we depart with a profound sense of appreciation.
I would also like to wish a happy and victorious future to all my batchmates.
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raise arguments, critically evaluate and reflect on everything. It is being a
Teresian that taught me to always remain humble and grateful, no matter what you’ve achieved, to treat everyone with equal kindness and love, and to bloom with grace, wherever you’re planted. I would be lying if I told you that
my journey was always smooth. Certainly not. I have had several experiences
where the College has thrown me off the deep end, leaving me overwhelmed. But once you’re past feeling terrified, you realise that St Teresa’s will only do that to you after it has equipped you with everything you could possibly
need to survive and thrive in any situation. It is here, within this campus, that I discovered my passions and my voice, articulated my thoughts, honed
SHAEEN NASSER
II MA English Language and Literature
my skills, and transformed myself into a version I’m proud of today. None of this was learned overnight. It has been through years of witnessing how
efficiently and diligently the Management and our teachers function to
consistently better themselves, inspiring us students to aim scaling greater
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
heights.
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To be given the opportunity to reflect on my last 5 years here and to share my Teresian journey is nothing short of a privilege. When I stepped into this campus at the age of 18, I was resolved to not enjoy a single moment of my time here as an undergraduate student. I imagined that attending an all-girls College would mean that I’d end up having no fun. I could not have been more wrong. The magical world reserved for just us here at St Teresa’s is truly unparalleled. Over my time here, I’ve grown to embrace and thoroughly enjoy living life the Teresian way, and I am filled with so much pride at being part of the impeccable legacy of a pioneering educational institution solely committed to the upliftment of the female community. Within this amazing haven, women encourage, support and empower other women, seek opportunities of growth together, rejoice in the triumphs of their peers, stand in solidarity during hardships, never let anyone in their fraternity accept defeat, and pledge to prove to the world that girls truly can do it all and have it all. This College has taught me that to be a Teresian means to constantly push yourself to seek new opportunities, to never remain complacent, and to never say no to even the most bizarre of ideas, because if we put our mind to it, it can undoubtedly be achieved. It has shown me to question,
The end of my time as a student here really feels like the end of an era that
I’ll never recapture. But that’s okay, because I will always carry a part of St. Teresa’s whenever I go. STC for me is in the amazing people I’ve been fortunate
enough to meet here, the beautiful friendships I have grown to cherish, the
invigorating conversations I’ve held, the innumerable programmes I’ve witnessed, participated and organised, the times I’ve put myself out there,
the mistakes I’ve made and the growth that has come out of it. It is rushing down to Shiney chechi’s coffee counter, it is Aji chettan, Gibi chettan and
all the other smiling faces, always ready to help. It is the roaring crowds at Teresian week, it is the endless love I’ve received from the Dept. of English,
it is my time in the Union when I worked together with my favourite team, it is all the speeches I’ve made on the Elysium stage, it is revelling in the
College’s commitment to the celebration of the Arts, it is our hearts welling
up on hearing the Teresian Anthem and it is acknowledging that the Fear
of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom. As I graduate, I leave with the hope that St Teresa’s will continue to nurture and mould generations of students, doing what it did for me.
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raise arguments, critically evaluate and reflect on everything. It is being a
Teresian that taught me to always remain humble and grateful, no matter what you’ve achieved, to treat everyone with equal kindness and love, and to bloom with grace, wherever you’re planted. I would be lying if I told you that
my journey was always smooth. Certainly not. I have had several experiences
where the College has thrown me off the deep end, leaving me overwhelmed. But once you’re past feeling terrified, you realise that St Teresa’s will only do that to you after it has equipped you with everything you could possibly
need to survive and thrive in any situation. It is here, within this campus, that I discovered my passions and my voice, articulated my thoughts, honed
SHAEEN NASSER
II MA English Language and Literature
my skills, and transformed myself into a version I’m proud of today. None of this was learned overnight. It has been through years of witnessing how
efficiently and diligently the Management and our teachers function to
consistently better themselves, inspiring us students to aim scaling greater
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
heights.
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To be given the opportunity to reflect on my last 5 years here and to share my Teresian journey is nothing short of a privilege. When I stepped into this campus at the age of 18, I was resolved to not enjoy a single moment of my time here as an undergraduate student. I imagined that attending an all-girls College would mean that I’d end up having no fun. I could not have been more wrong. The magical world reserved for just us here at St Teresa’s is truly unparalleled. Over my time here, I’ve grown to embrace and thoroughly enjoy living life the Teresian way, and I am filled with so much pride at being part of the impeccable legacy of a pioneering educational institution solely committed to the upliftment of the female community. Within this amazing haven, women encourage, support and empower other women, seek opportunities of growth together, rejoice in the triumphs of their peers, stand in solidarity during hardships, never let anyone in their fraternity accept defeat, and pledge to prove to the world that girls truly can do it all and have it all. This College has taught me that to be a Teresian means to constantly push yourself to seek new opportunities, to never remain complacent, and to never say no to even the most bizarre of ideas, because if we put our mind to it, it can undoubtedly be achieved. It has shown me to question,
The end of my time as a student here really feels like the end of an era that
I’ll never recapture. But that’s okay, because I will always carry a part of St. Teresa’s whenever I go. STC for me is in the amazing people I’ve been fortunate
enough to meet here, the beautiful friendships I have grown to cherish, the
invigorating conversations I’ve held, the innumerable programmes I’ve witnessed, participated and organised, the times I’ve put myself out there,
the mistakes I’ve made and the growth that has come out of it. It is rushing down to Shiney chechi’s coffee counter, it is Aji chettan, Gibi chettan and
all the other smiling faces, always ready to help. It is the roaring crowds at Teresian week, it is the endless love I’ve received from the Dept. of English,
it is my time in the Union when I worked together with my favourite team, it is all the speeches I’ve made on the Elysium stage, it is revelling in the
College’s commitment to the celebration of the Arts, it is our hearts welling
up on hearing the Teresian Anthem and it is acknowledging that the Fear
of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom. As I graduate, I leave with the hope that St Teresa’s will continue to nurture and mould generations of students, doing what it did for me.
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SHANTHI KRISHNA
II MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
I was also one among those who dreamt of getting an admission in this College and living my College life to its fullest. I personally was not so confident to move to a different city after my school days and I joined a College in my hometown so that I can be with my parents and in my own comfort zone. But then after my undergrad I really had this wish to move to a different place and do my higher studies. STC has always been a College in my bucket list because I wanted to live that fancy life that I’ve seen the alumni of this College flaunt. The whole plan was disrupted however, by the great villain, Corona.
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We had almost three quarters of our Teresian life online and even post covid, we were left pretty clueless about what happened in and around the College. Despite the short span of time we got offline, I’ve been able to meet so many new people, make numerous memories as I had wished. I will miss us. So much!
BA COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 2022 BATCH
The teachers here are yet another blessing. The support, the knowledge, the willingness to clear our doubts and to be there for us when we need you…. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! The encouragement this institution provides, in the form of programs, scholarships and much more is truly commendable. I conclude this message by reminding you of the growth you’ve had in the 2 years spent here. As you step out from here, take with you the stronger, confident and better version of yourself. Thank you St. Teresa’s for the wonderful years!!
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SHANTHI KRISHNA
II MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
I was also one among those who dreamt of getting an admission in this College and living my College life to its fullest. I personally was not so confident to move to a different city after my school days and I joined a College in my hometown so that I can be with my parents and in my own comfort zone. But then after my undergrad I really had this wish to move to a different place and do my higher studies. STC has always been a College in my bucket list because I wanted to live that fancy life that I’ve seen the alumni of this College flaunt. The whole plan was disrupted however, by the great villain, Corona.
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We had almost three quarters of our Teresian life online and even post covid, we were left pretty clueless about what happened in and around the College. Despite the short span of time we got offline, I’ve been able to meet so many new people, make numerous memories as I had wished. I will miss us. So much!
BA COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 2022 BATCH
The teachers here are yet another blessing. The support, the knowledge, the willingness to clear our doubts and to be there for us when we need you…. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! The encouragement this institution provides, in the form of programs, scholarships and much more is truly commendable. I conclude this message by reminding you of the growth you’ve had in the 2 years spent here. As you step out from here, take with you the stronger, confident and better version of yourself. Thank you St. Teresa’s for the wonderful years!!
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