Vol. XIV : No. 3 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Chief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U. Patrons : Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, A.N.U. Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, A.N.U. Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, A.N.U. College Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U. Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept. of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva Rama Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B. Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c; President, Vikasa, ANU, E-mail : [email protected]A. P. SCIENCE CONGRESS- 2012 The Fifth A.P. Science Congress - 2012 was jointly organised by Acharya Nagarjuna University and Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences (APAS) at Dr. H.H. Deichmann Auditorium, in the campus, from 14 th - 16 th November 2012. The main theme was “Innovations in Sciences, Technology and Mathematics”. The Congress was constituted by a state organizing committee and a local organising committee. Prof K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU and Dr. Ch. Mohan Rao, Director, CCMB, President APAS were the chief patrons. The programme was inaugurated formally by the honourable Chancellor Shri E. S. L. Narasimhan, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. In his address he had emphasized the role of science in eradication of food scarcity and the revolutionary aspects of Biotechnology. Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Dept. of Defence Research and Development, Director General, DRDO, delivered a distinguished lecture on the role of biotechnology in defence research.
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Vol. XIV : No. 3 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2012
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEEChief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U.Patrons : Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, A.N.U.
Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, A.N.U.Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & LawProf. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, A.N.U. College
Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U.Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept.
of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva RamaPrasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B.Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. ofSociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c;President, Vikasa, ANU,
The Fifth A.P. Science Congress - 2012 was jointly organised by Acharya Nagarjuna University andAndhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences (APAS) at Dr. H.H. Deichmann Auditorium, in the campus, from 14th -16th November 2012. The main theme was “Innovations in Sciences, Technology and Mathematics”. TheCongress was constituted by a state organizing committee and a local organising committee. Prof K. ViyyannaRao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU and Dr. Ch. Mohan Rao, Director, CCMB, President APAS were the chief patrons.The programme was inaugurated formally by the honourable Chancellor Shri E. S. L. Narasimhan, theGovernor of Andhra Pradesh. In his address he had emphasized the role of science in eradication of foodscarcity and the revolutionary aspects of Biotechnology. Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Dept. of Defence Research andDevelopment, Director General, DRDO, delivered a distinguished lecture on the role of biotechnology indefence research.
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Date Particulars2-10-12 Gandhi Jayanti celebrations at ANU campus
Meeting with Sri R. Bhaskaran, CEO, National Instituteof Banking & Finance, Bombay
3-10-12 Sri Parvataneni Brahmayya Memorial EndowmentLecture delivered by Prof. N. Linga Murthy, Former Vice-Chancellor, Kakatiya UniversityReview meeting on Annual Report committee
5-10-12 Visited UGC, New Delhi6-10-12 Meeting of the Research Committee of Association of
Indian Universities, New Delhi8-10-12 Meeting on Cluster Level Social Science Exhibition,
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Nallapadu, GunturLecture programme by K. S. Chalam on “NativeSchools on Thought and Dominant Philosophies inIndia” by Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies.
11-10-12 Deans Committee Meeting at Vice-Chancellor ’schamber.
12-10-12 National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in CommercialBanking in India” by Commerce Dept.Meeting of TA & DA Rules formation committee
13-10-12 Inauguration of “On Skill Development and CareerOrientation for Engineering Graduates” at SriVenkateswara Vignan Mandir, GunturMeeting of Ravi Krishna, Superintendent of Police withthe studentsMeeting with NUTA members
15-10-12 Meeting with the Department of Hindi staff16-10-12 CPC meeting in committee room18-10-12 Meeting on MAGNAZEAL at Hotel Geetha Regency,
Guntur by CA Ravi Kumar, RepalleNational seminar on “Changing Scenario of HumanResources in India”
20-10-12 Meeting of Academic Senate23-10-12 Visit to S.V.R.M. College, Nagaram25-10-12 Meeting with Sri P.V. Rao28-10-12 Inauguration of South-Zone Volleyball tournament29-10-12 Met Mr.Mandali Buddha Prasad, Hon’ble Chairman for
Telugu Adhikara Bhasha Sangham at VijayawadaMeeting with Heads/staff of Departments of Sciencecolleges
31-10-12 Retirement function of Mrs. Savitri, DRValedictory function of South-Zone Volleyball tournament
Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor
VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTSRetirement function of Mrs. Savitri & Mr. Rajagopalamat VIKASA Bhavan
1-11-12 Presided over Review Meeting of Workshop on“Restructuring UG courses/Combinations”Advisory Committee Meeting of International Students Cell
2-11-12 National seminar of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair, ANUNational Education Day – Arts Block. II
3-11-12 Visited CSR Sarma College, Ongole4-11-12 In Hyderabad - Finance Committee meetingto 6-11-12 Executive Council meeting7-11-12 Meeting with Accounts Section personnel9-11-12 Seminar in Pharmacy Dept. “Innovative Research and
Development in Pharmaceutical SciencesMeeting on Science Congress16th Sahiti Puraskaram to Prof. S. Gangappa at Guntur
10-11-12 C.O.P. course meeting by Dean, CDCMeeting of Principals of Degree colleges offering CareerOriented Programme at Degree level, URDU UGC scheme
12-11-12 A.P. Science Congress – Review of ArrangementsValuation of PG Answer Scripts–Review of Arrangements
14-11-12 A.P. Science Congress - first day.15-11-12 Inauguration of A.P. Science Congress by the Hon’ble
Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri E.S.L. Narasimhan16-11-12 Valedictory function of A.P. Science Congress17-11-12 Meeting at Vivekananda Central School, Tenali – Adarsa
Dampatula Puraskaram received
Thanksgiving for the conduct of A.P. Science Congress
NSS Review Meeting20-11-12 Golden Jubilee function at Srisailam by “Sri Akhila
Bharata Srisailam & Kanipakam Kshetramula AaryaVysya Nitya Annapurna satrams” & Inauguration ofMahatma Gandhi Statue.Inauguration of Administrative Office at SS&N College,Narasaraopet
21-11-12 Inauguration of MAGNAZEAL for CA/ICWA, Guntur22-11-12 Advisory Committee meeting on coaching schemes
Meeting with Annual Report Committee23-11-12 AICTE Workshop of the ANU College of Engineering &
Technology24-11-12 64th NCC Day; Prof. V. Balaiah Endowment Lecture
Inauguration of NSS camp26-11-12 Krishna University Youth Festivals at PB Siddhartha
College, VijayawadaMeeting with Principals & Programme Officer of NSS Unit
27-11-12 Inauguration of Skill Development Programme conductedby Career Guidance & Placement Cell and Centre forHRDNational Integration Week celebrations, Women’s Daycelebrations
Role of women in Nation Building - lecture28-11-12 Mahatma Phule's 123rd Death Anniversary at ANU.
123rd death anniversary of Phule by BC WelfareAssociation at VijayawadaInauguration of ATM, Andhra Bank at CDE Building
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29-11-12 Inauguration of Seminar on “Agricultural Innovationsand Mass Approaches” by the Dept. of JournalismStudents function at MCA Department
30-11-12 Starting of the classes to NT Staff about Telugucorrespondence by Sri Mandali Buddha Prasad
CPC Meeting3-12-12 Workshop on “Restructuring of Undergraduate courses/
Combinations” by the Dept. of CommerceWorld Disabled Persons Day
Meeting on the Teaching staff position
NSS Cell – Guinness Book committee meeting4-12-12 NSS Cell – Guinness Book World record meeting
5-12-12 In Hyderabad
6-12-12 Meeting on Ambedkar’s Vardhanti by studentsAmbedkar’s Vardhanti at Bapatla by Sri Kathi PadmaRao
7-12-12 Inauguration of Youth FestivalWorkshop on “Restructuring of undergraduate courses/combinations”, Chief Guest: P. Jaya Prakash RaoANU Inter-collegiate Youth Festivals-2012.
CPC meeting in committee room8-12-12 ANU Inter-collegiate Youth Festivals 2012
9-12-12 ANU Youth Festivals valedictory function
10-12-12 Seminar on “Voluntary Action in India; Problems andProspects” by the Dept. of Rural Development
Press meet at Guntur on 1 KM Barefoot walk12-12-12 1 KM Barefoot walk by NSS from JKC College, Don
Bosco to Police Grounds“Ma Telugu Talliki Mallepudanda” by Telugu JanapadaKalasamithi, Vijayawada
14-12-12 Seminar on “Exploring the Cultural & LiteraryNationalism of Fourth World” by the Dept. of English.
16-12-12 Valedictory function of “Exploring the Cultural & LiteraryNationalism of Fourth World” - English Dept.
18-12-12 Workshop on “Credit Based Evaluation system for PGcourses”; Press MeetSemi-Christmas celebrations at Pastoral Centre,Nagarjuna Nagar
19-12-12 Inauguration of ING Vysya BankPlacement Cell Book preparation by Murthy at the Vice-Chancellor’s chambers‘Telugu Tejam’ Programme by NSS dept.‘Prakriti Mitra’ A.P. Pollution Control Board Programme
20-12-12 College day function at SVRM College, Nagaram.21-12-12 Meeting on 5 years MBA dept.
Meeting with NRMs ExecutiveMeeting with Blind persons
22-12-12 Convocation Review meeting; NUTA meeting23-12-12 Inauguration of Zonal Office, Guntur, Sadhana Medical
group, Guntur.26-12-12 Attended 4th World Telugu Mahasabhalu at Tirupathi to27-12-1229-12-12 Meeting at Delhi Public School, Vijayawada30-12-12 NET Examination, Visited JKC College, Guntur31-12-12 2nd pre-Annual conference of Andhra Pradesh Economic
Association by the Dept. of EconomicsFelicitation function to Prof. MVN Sarma by the Dept.Felicitation functions to: Prof. T.Uma Maheswara Rao,Prof. M.V.N. Sarma, Prof. R.Saraswathi by the Vice-Chancellor & NUTA.
The Science Congress was started with the session ofChildren’s Science Congress. Children from various schoolsand colleges participated with excellent scientific exhibits inthe Dept. of Botany; Dr. Ch. Mohan Rao was the coordinatorfor the session. The Science Congress provided a goodplatform for high quality scientific paper and posterpresentations in the various Theme sessions viz., 1. Physical,Mathematical and Engineering Sciences; 2. ChemicalSciences including Pharmacy and Health Sciences; 3. LifeSciences including Agriculture Sciences; 4. Earth, Ocean
and Atmospheric Sciences. There were Special sessionson 1. Health, Nutrition and Behavioural Sciences2. Applications of Mathematics in Science and Technology.
All the sessions were headed by Sectional presidents,secretaries and coordinators who were eminentpersonalities comprising Scientists from variousorganisations, members of APAS and senior faculty of ANUat various seminar halls in the university. There were leadlectures given by Scientists of International and Nationalrepute. On 16th November, an exclusive session of Farmer-Scientist Meet was organized, headed by Dr. Ch. MohanRao, Director, CCMB, in which farmers from various districtsof the state participated and put forward their views,problems in farming. The scientists involved in the sessionsuggested remedial measures to overcome difficulties infarming. The Valedictory session was presided over by ProfK. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, while Prof Y. P.Ramasubbaiah, Rector, ANU, Prof R. R. L. Kantam,Registrar, ANU, were the Guests of Honour, Principals ofcolleges of ANU campus participated in the session. Prizeswere distributed to children for the best exhibits and to thosewho won in debate and quiz competitions.
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ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
An Interdisciplinary Global Seminar on Exploring theCultural & Literary Nationalism of Fourth World (Natives/Aboriginals/ Dalits) sponsored by UGC & APSCHE wasconducted by the Dept. of English, ANU, during December14-16, 2012. The Chief Guest for the Inaugural functionwas Prof. Sunaina Singh, the Vice- Chancellor, English &Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad. The foreigndelegates who attended the seminar were Prof. Lee Maracle(Canada), Prof. Jo-Ann Episkenew (Canada), Prof. RobertMasterson (US), Prof. Jay Hansford C. Vest (US), Prof.
ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences organizeda UGC sponsored National Seminar on 9th & 10th November2012 on the theme Innovative Research andDevelopment in Pharmaceutical Sciences- CurrentScenario and New Horizons. The inaugural function waspresided over by Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor.Sri G. Palleswara Rao, (Vice-President, Hetero Labs Ltd.)was the Chief Guest, while Prof. R.R.L. Kantam was theGuest of Honour, and Prof. A. Prameela Rani, the Principalof the college was the Seminar Director. The resourcepersons were Sri Y. Ramalingeswara Rao, ProjectManager, Novartis Ltd., Sri G.Venkata Ramana, Seniorscientist-II, FR&D, Derrigo Laboratories, Dr. R. NageswaraRao, Chief Scientist, Analytical Chemistry Division, IICT, SriN.Nagesh, Associate Director, R&D, Dr.Reddy’sLaboratories Ltd, Dr.K.Venu Gopal, Deputy Manager,Analytical Research Division, Mylan laboratories Ltd. Around700 members belonging to 30 different colleges participatedin the sessions. Around 40 oral presentations related to thefocal theme were made by the participants. Nearly 400poster presentations were made belonging to the areas ofPharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology,Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharamacognosy,
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Clinical Pharmacy. TheValedictory function was presided over by Prof.Y.P.RamaSubbaiah. Prof. K.P.R. Chowdary, Former Principal,A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences was the ChiefGuest and Sri A. Chandra Sekhara Rao, Deputy DrugsController, CDSCO was the Guest of Honour. Prizes wereawarded for the best two presentations in each category.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Bruce Pascoe (Australia), Prof. Hone Sadler ( NewZealand), Columpa Bobb, (Center for Indigenous Theatre,Toronto, Canada), Cherie Ann Dimaline (University ofToronto, Canada), Mykelle Pacquing (Trent University,Canada), Susan Bright (First Nations filmmaker/artist,Canada). The Chief Guest for the Valedictory function wasSri B. Prasad Rao, IPS, Director General, ACB, Hyderabad.Prof. R. Sarswathi Dept. of English, who was due forretirement, was felicitated in the valedictory. The SeminarDirector was Prof. Rajasekhar P., Head, Dept. of English.
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DEPARTMENT OF BIO-CHEMISTRYDEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Rural Development, ANUorganized a National Seminar on Voluntary Action inIndia: Problems and Prospects during December 10th-11th, 2012. In this seminar around 77 participants fromdifferent parts of the country like Andhra Pradesh,Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Odissa, and Andaman andNicobar had participated and presented their papers. ANUVice-Chancellor presided over the inaugural session whileformer Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court JusticeAmbati Lakshmana Rao delivered the keynote address.The director of the seminar Dr. V. Divyathejomurthypresented a report about the theme of the seminar. Guestsof Honour like Prof. K.R. Chowdary (Retd.), NG. RangaUniversity, Hyderabad, Prof. C. Narasimha Rao, formerHead and Director of Centre for Scientific and Socialism,Dr. P. Parvathi Devi, Director of Manasika VikasaKendram (NGO) conveyed their greetings in the inauguralsession. Prof. Y. P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector of theUniversity, distributed the certificates to the participants inthe concluding session of the seminar on 11th December,2012.
DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM ANDMASS COMMUNICATION
The Department of Journalism and MassCommunication, ANU, conducted a UGC sponsorednational seminar on Agricultural Innovations and MassMedia Approaches from 29.11.12 to 30.11.2012. In theinaugural function Prof. K. Nageswar, Osmania Universityand Member of AP Legislative Council, delivered thekeynote address. CEO and Chief Editor of HMTV,Hyderabad Dr.K.Srirama Chandra Murthy was theresource person. Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellorwas the Chief Guest and Prof. T.Umamaheswara Rao,Principal, College of Arts, Commerce and Law presidedover the function. Many delegates from around the countryparticipated and presented papers. Professors from manyuniversities, other academia, research scholars, studentsand scientists from Agricultural universities, representativesfrom NGOs, progressive farmers participated in theseminar. Along with panel discussions, film screenings,farmers - scientists’ interaction were also held. ProfR.R.L.Kantam, Registrar, ANU was the chief guest for thevaledictory function which was presided over by Prof.T.Umamaheswara Rao, Principal, College of Arts,Commerce and Law.
Centre for Dr. Ambedkar Chair (Social Policy& Social Action) organized a National Seminar onDr. B. R. Ambedkar on Education during December3-4-2012. Prof. M. Nancharaiah, Dean, School ofSocial Sciences, University of Hyderabad, deliveredthe keynote address. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K.V. Raopresided over the inaugural function, while theGuests of Honour were Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao,Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law;Prof. Y. P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector; Prof. R.R.L.Kantam, Registrar and Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan,OSD. Dr. S. Murali Mohan was the Director of theseminar.
DR. AMBEDKAR CHAIR
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The Department of Commerce & BusinessAdministration, ANU organized a UGC sponsored NationalSeminar on Emerging Trends in Commercial Bankingin India, on 12th & 13th, October 2012. Prof. NoorbashaAbdul, Head of the Department, was the Seminar Director.More than 100 participants presented papers on divergentsub- themes relating to the seminar topic. Prof. K. V. Rao,Vice-Chancellor of the University, inaugurated the seminaras the Chief Guest. In his inaugural address Prof. Raomaintained that the Commercial banking system in Indiahad got strong fundamentals because of which our bankswere safe and undisturbed even during the times of recentglobal crisis. Mr. H. Sambasiva Rao, AGM, Andhra Bank,delivered the keynote address. He said that the Bankshave spread their branch network and credit operations tothe rural areas during the post- nationalization period. Hewas hopeful that every person in the country would bebrought under the coverage banking under the financialinclusion scheme.
All the faculty members, including Prof. T.Umamaheswara Rao, Dean & Principal of Arts College,Prof. V. Chandra Sekhara Rao, Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam,Joint Director of the Seminar and Chairman, BOS, Prof.SV Raju, Prof. GV Chalam, Prof. P. Koteswara Rao, Dr. R.Sivaram Prasad participated. The delegates presentedtheir papers in four technical sessions. Prof. P. Prem Chand
Babu, (SK University), Prof. D. Surya Chandra Rao (Krishna University), Prof. A. Lakshmana Swamy, MR. NSRedddy, (DGM Andhra Bank), Mr. A. Ramanathan, Prof.GN Brahmanandam, former Principal and Dean, actedas resource persons and the chairmen for various technicalsessions.
In the valedictory session the Registrar of theUniversity, Prof. RRL Kantam gave a message on thepresent situation and challenges of Banking in Indiatoday.
NATIONAL SEMINAR ON EMERGING TRENDS IN COMMERCIALBANKING IN INDIA
In view of the drastic downfall in the U.G. admissionsfor the past 5 years, the University organized a Workshop
on Restructuring of Undergraduate Courses /Combinations on 07-12-2012 on the A.N.U. Campus byinviting subject experts from different disciplines and notedIndustrialists to share their experiences and to givesuggestions in designing the courses / combinations in orderto strengthen the UG Courses with a view to improving theadmissions and the quality of the courses.
Prof. P. Jayaprakash Rao, Chairman, A.P. StateCouncil of Higher Education, Hyderabad, delivered thekeynote address as Chief Guest. This workshop wasorganized by Prof. G.V. Chalam, Dean, CollegeDevelopment Council, A.N.U. A Report was prepared onthe Workshop and placed before the Standing Committeeto Academic Senate, which approved the newcombinations (13 in B.A. and 97 in B.Sc.) which will beoffered from the Academic Year 2013-14.
WORKSHOP ON “RESTRUCTURING OF UNDERGRADUATECOURSES / COMBINATIONS”
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Training classes were conducted to the non-teachingstaff working in administrative offices to train them forimproving quality in implementation of Telugu in officialcorrespondance. Accordingly, the training classes wereinaugurated by hon’ble Sri Mandali Buddha Prasad,Chairman Adhikara Bhasha Sangam, Andhra Pradesh on30-11-2012. Prof. K.V.Rao,Vice-Chancellor presided over
the function. Sri Manikyala Rao, Joint Registrar, wasappointed as Co-ordinator for the programme.
The resource persons were Sri Ravela Sambasivarao,former Registrar,A.N.U.; Dr.Samala Ramesh Babu(Editor,Nadusthunna Charithra Maasa Pathrika); Sri Noor BashaRahamthulla, Deputy Collector, Krishna District; Sri MattamSyam Sundar, Bureau Incharge The Hans India dailynewspaper; and Dr.P.V.Subbarao, retired Reader,C.R.College, Chilakalurupeta. Sri A. Jagannadha Rao,Finance Officer, presided over the two sessions held on03-12-2012. The third day i.e., on 04-12-2012 Sri V.Manikyala Rao, Joint Registrar, A.N.U presided over thetraining classes to the non-teaching staff i.e., from JointRegistrar cadre to Superintendant cadre.
Prof. R. R. L. Kantham, Registrar, A.N.U attendedon 04-12-2012 and obtained the feedback from thetrainees.
On the eve of the Wildlife Week-2012, theDepartment of Environmental Sciences organized an essaywriting competition on “Role of Wildlife in EnvironmentalProtection” in Telugu and English on 3-10-2012 for theUniversity Campus Students. Prizes were distributed to thewinners in English and Telugu competition separately. Theprizes were given away in a One Day Workshop on Role ofWildlife in Environmental Protection organized by theDepartment of Environmental Sciences on 9-10-2012.
Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, ANU, deliveredthe Inaugural Address while Sri K. Lakshmipathi Kumar,Regional Officer, AP Pollution Control Board, Guntur,delivered the keynote address. Sri D. Tirupathi Reddy,Coordinator, Green Corps, Guntur District delivered speciallecture on the day. Prof. R.R.L. Kantham, Registrar, ANUpresided over the valedictory function. Prizes and Certificate
of Merit were distributed to the winners of the competitionby Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, University Collegeof Sciences, and Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, OSD, ANU. Dr.A.V.V.S. Swamy, Coordinator, Dept. of EnvironmentalSciences, Dr. P. Brahmaji Rao, Smt. V. Subhashini, Sri K.Sasidhar and Dr. Ch. Suneetha participated in the event.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESWildlife Week Celebrations 09-10-2012
USE OF TELUGU IN OFFICES - TRAINING PROGRAMME'KARYALAYALLO TELUGU LO KARYAKALAPALU'
ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYNSS students of University College of Engineering & Technology participated in “Largest Barefoot Walk for
Guinness World Record” attempt organized by National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell, ANU from J.K.C.College Roadto Ring Road (Don Bosco), Guntur on 12-12-2012. About 300 Students participated under the direction of the ProgrammeOfficer Ch. Ravi Kumar in that Programme.
UGC – NET COACHING SCHEMEUGC-NET Coaching classes were conducted for SC,
ST, BC and Minority students during November 20 -December 8, 2012. Material was distributed to more than100 students who attended classes. The Co-ordinator forthe scheme was Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao.
DEPT. OF TELUGUThe preparatory session for the Fourth World TeluguConference was held in the Dept. of Telugu on November30, 2012. The Chairman of the Official LanguagesCommission, Sri Mandali Buddha Prasad was the ChiefGuest of the session presided over by the Vice-Chancellor,Prof. K.V. Rao.
NATIONAL INTEGRATION WEEK (19 - 25 NOVEMBER, 2012)As per the directions of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the National Integration Week (19th to 25th November,
2012) was celebrated in all the University Colleges, to foster and reinforce Communal Harmony and National Integrationamong the members of the University community. The Gandhian Studies Centre conducted the activities pertaining tothe National Integration Week. National Integration Pledge was administered to the university community by Prof. K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University on 19.11.2012. On the eve of the Flag Day on 23.11.2012, donationswere collected amounting to Rs. 7027/- from all sections of the University Community for the welfare of the displacedchildren affected by communal violence. Gandhian Centre and Centre for Women’s Studies of ANU celebrated Women’sDay focusing on “Role of Women in Nation Building” with an invited talk by Prof. E. Sudha Rani, Dean, Faculty of SocialSciences, Dr. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad on 24.11.2012.
The following faculty retired from university service on attaining superannuation on 31.12.212. Prof. M.V.Narasimha Sarma, Dept. of Economics; Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao, Dept. of Commerce & Business Administration;Prof. R. Saraswathi, Dept. of English. The teachers were offered warm felicitations in a function organized by ANUteachers association (NUTA). The University acknowledges the services rendered by them and wishes them apeaceful retired life.
ADIEU
Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu, Dept. of Statistics, is includedas a member in the State Organizing Committee of A. P.Science Congress held during 14-16, November, 2012 atANU.Prof. N. Veeraiah, Dept. of Physics, has been selected asa Member of the Editorial Board for the Journal “OpticalMaterials”, an Elsevier International Journal publishedfrom Amsterdam, the Netherlands.Prof. K.B. Mahalakshmi Dept. of Geology, was appointedas Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences, ANU, on 27.11.2012.Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science &Public Administration, was appointed as Co-ordinator,UGC-NET Coaching Scheme for SC, ST and Minoritystudents in October.Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Dept. of Economics, was appointedas Co-ordinator, UGC Remedial Coaching Scheme inOctober.Dr. B. Nagaraju, Dept. of HRM, was appointed as Co-ordinator, Coaching Scheme for Group Examinations, ANUin October.Dr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani, Dept. of Buddhist Studies, wasappointed as Director, Centre for Women’s Studies inOctober.
UGC – NET EXAMJoint CSIR-UGC-NET was conducted for Junior
Research Fellowship and eligibility for lectureship on 23th
December 2012 for 5696 candidates in different sciencesubjects (Chemical Sciences-1685, Life Sciences - 1333,Engg. Sciences-1385, Physical Sciences-660,Mathematical Sciences-451 and Earth Sciences -182 ) atdifferent test venues in Guntur .
UGC-NET was conducted for Junior ResearchFellowship and eligibility for lectureship on 30th December2012 for 6105 candidates in different arts, humanitiesand some science subjects at different test venues inGuntur.
Prof. D. Krishna Rao was the Coordinator for theexams.
VISIT ABROADProf. Rajasekhar, P., Dept. of English, visited Canada
for a month in August as part of the Canadian StudiesFellowship.
Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Department of Sociologyand Social Work, visited Nepal to attend an InternationalConference during November 22-24, 2012.
Prof. M.V. Narasimha Sarma Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao Prof. R. Saraswathi
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COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS
The 56th Death Anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar was heldon 6th December, 2012. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor,ANU presided over the function. Dr. Katti Padma Rao,Director, Ambedkar Research Institute, Ponnur, AdjunctFaculty, ANU and Senior Fellow, ICCSSR, was the ChiefGuest and delivered the Memorial Lecture on Dr. Ambedkar.Prof. Y.P. Rama Subbaiah, Rector; Prof. T. UmamaheswaraRao, Principal; Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar; Prof. Z.Vishnuvardhan, OSD; Sri N.J. Vidya Sagar, Editor, Basa(Monthly Magazine), Sri. K. Subbarao, President, SC,ST,Employees Association, ANU, Sri K. Yesaiah, SecretarySC,ST, Employees Association ANU were the Guests ofHonour.
Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phooley’s 123rd DeathAnniversary was celebrated in the university campus on28-11-2012. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K.V. Rao, theRector, Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, OSD Prof. Z.Vishnuvardhan and other officials, faculty, non-teachingstaff and students paid homage to the great reformer.
GANDHI JAYANTHICentre for Gandhian Studies
celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi in the campuson October 2, 2012. Vice-Chancellor Prof.K.V. Rao addressed the Universitycommunity on the occasion. Prizes weregiven away to the winners of the variousliterary events conducted by the Centre tocommemorate Gandhi Jayanthi.
The International Day for Physically ChallengedPeople was organized in the campus on December 3rd . ABook on Text and Context in Translation by Dr. M. SureshKumar, Dept. of English was released on this occasion .Free material was distributed to the physically challengedstudents. The Vice-Chancellor, the OSD and other officialsgraced the occasion.
NCC DAY
A “Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-V)” wasconducted by ‘10(A) Girls BN’ in Acharya NagarjunaUniversity during 19th- 28th November, 2012 in which 25cadets attended from the University. They were under thecommand of `SGT Shaik Mashum`. This camp consistedof NCC Day Parade which was successfully held onuniversity campus grounds. One more “Combined AnnualTraining Camp (CATC)” was held in Chirala with 10 cadetsfrom the University College of Engineering and Technology.
NATIONAL EDUCATION DAYThe National Education Day was celebrated on 2nd
November 2012 in the campus by the Dept. of Education,in memory of the birthday of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on11th November. The Chief Guest for the occasion Prof.K.V. Rao, the Vice-Chancellor of ANU, spoke on thecontribution of Maulana to the development of Educationin free India. The Principal, University College of Arts,Commerce & Law, the staff and students of the Departmentof Education attended the meeting.
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGYM.Jayasravanthi, A.Krishna Satya and P. Chandrasekhar.2012. “Extraction of Genomic DNA from Gossypium sps,without detergent suitable for PCR”. International Journal ofAdvanced Agricultural Sciences & Technology.1:1, 12-16,Article ID Sci-23
K. Narendra, J. Swathi, K. Sowjanya and A. KrishnaSatya. 2012. “Phyllanthus niruri: A review on its Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical and Pharmacological profile”.Journal of Pharmacy Research. 5:9, 4681-4691.
Kasturi K, D.S. Mallika, S. Jeevan Amos, V. Pavithra &KRS Sambasiva Rao. 2012. “Current opinion on anemergence of drug resistant strains of Plasmodiumfalciparum through genetic alterations”. Bioinformation. 8:22,1114-1118. [IF: 1.15]
Sambasiva Rao K.R.S. and Srinivasa Rao D. 2012. “Acomparative-based phylogenetic study in the evolution of 16SrRNA and rad a genes in Archaea”. Int. J. Data Mining andBioinformatics. 6:4, 396-405.
K. Vijaya Sudhakar, D. Srinivasa Rao and K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao. 2012. “Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticlesfrom Techoma stains Flower Extract towards FlowerUtilization”. Bioscience, Biotechnology Research Asia. 9:2,981-989.
Hari Babu, Ch., Venkata Amarnadh, T., Srinivas Rao, D.2012. “Introgression of Bt genes into the commercial cottonlines”. Journal of Pharma Research. 1:3, 14-17.
Venkata Amarnadh, T. Ramesh, M, Srinivasrao, D. andSambasivarao K.R.S. 2012. “Cultivation and Production ofSelected Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus Sajor Caju.)”. Journalof Applicable Chemistry. 1: 2, 312-318.
Krishna P.V., K. Madhusudhana Rao, D. Srinivasa Rao.2012. “Identification of Selected Estuarine Fishes by DNABarcoding from River Krishna Region, Andhra Pradesh,India”. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceuticaland Biomedical Sciences, 3, 1044-1049.
Swathi, M, Srinivasa Rao, D, Swapna M and Jayasree, L.2012, “The Economics of Euthanasia”. Asian Review ofSocial Sciences. 1, 36-41.
D. Srinivasa Rao. 2012. “D-NDB- Development ofbiomedical nano database (NDB) through microsoft accessdesktop web solutions” J. Biotechnol Biomater. 2:6, 75.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
K.Nirmala and R.Ramesh Raju. 2012. “A novel methoddevelopment for validation and detection of colchicine drugby RP-HPLC”. Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, 5:1, 106 - 111.
K.Sunder Kumar, C.Nagavardhani and R.Ramesh Raju.2012. “Study and some air quality parameters in urbanarea of Vijayawada (India) in effect of human activities”.Journal of Applicable Chemistry, 3, 416-426.
N.Bujji Babu, R.Sreenivasulu and R.Ramesh Raju. 2011.“RP HPLC method development and validation of AcuvailDrug”. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceuticaland Biomedical Sciences, 2:1, 128-132.
P. Srinivasa Rao, N.Bujji Babu and R. Ramesh Raju. 2012.“Study the impact of Endosulfan pesticide on behavioralresponses in the Fresh Water Fish Labeo Rohita”. Journalof Applicable Chemistry, 1:4, 536-540.
E. Chandra Sekhar, K.S.V. Krishna Rao and R. RameshRaju. 2011. “Chitosan/guargum-g- acrylamide semi IPNmicrospheres for controlled release studied of 5-Fluorouracil”.Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 1:8, 199-204.
N.Bujji Babu, R.Ramesh Raju. 2012. “Development andvalidation of Deflazacort drug in pharmaceutical dosageform”. International Journal of Science and Technology. 1,29-34.
M.Siva Nagi Reddy, Dr.B.Hari Babu and Peruri V.V.Satyanarayana. 2012. “An efficient catalyst system for thesynthesis of N-(p-benzoylaminoaryl)-N’-BocPiperazinesunder microwave conditions”. Letters in Organic Chemistry(LOC). 9, 739-744.
M.Siva Nagi Reddy, B. Sailaja Kumara and B.Hari Babu.2012. “Synthesis and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Some Novel3, 5-disubstituted-1,2,4-Oxadiazoles”.Letters in Drug Design& Discovery (LDDD). 9, 942-946.
P.Rama Krishna Veni, N.Sharmila and B.Hari Babu. 2012.“A New RP-HPLC Method for the Estimation of VinblastineIn Pharmaceutical Formulations”. International Journal ofPharmacy & Technology (IJPT).4 :3, 4778-4785.
Hari babu B, Vasu Babu A, R.S.C. Rao, P.V. Giri Prasad.A. Rambabu. 2013. “Synthesis of (±)-Pisanivanone and otheranalogs as antitubercolosis agents”. Journal of Chemistry, Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 961201, 9 pages.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSProf.B.Sambasiva Rao. (i) 2012. “Climate Change and itsEffect on Agriculture”. Environment and EconomicDevelopment, Regal Publication, October 2012, No.23-33.,(ISBN No. 978-81-8484-151-0).
(ii) 2012. “Pollution-Its Impact on Environment and HumanHealth”. Climate Change and Environment Management.Regal Publication, October, 255-275. (ISBN No. 978-81-8484-148-0).
(iii) 2012 “Paddy Marketing in Andhra Pradesh- Problemsand Prospects: A Study of Two Villages in West GodavariDistrict”. The Indian Economic Journal, December. 121-128.(ISSN No 0019-4662).
Dr.K.Madhu Babu. (i) 2012. “Economic Growth andEmployment in India: Post Reform Period Eexperience” .The Indian Economic Journal, Special Issue, December. 74-83, New Delhi. ( ISSN 0019-4662).
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(ii) 2012. “Growth and Development of Irrigation in AndhraPradesh”. The Indian Economic Journal, Special Issue,December, 61-70, New Delhi (ISSN 0019-4662).
(iii) 2012. “Dry Land Farming in Andhra Pradesh - A Region-Wise Analysis”, Human Endeavour, Bi-Annual Journal ofSocial Research, Consumer Awareness Rural ResearchCentre, Bhimavaram, W.G (Dt)-Andhra Pradesh 8:2. July-December, 50-57, (ISSN 2278-1188).
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Dr.Chenna Reddy. (i) 2012. “A Critical Study on the Epilogueof Chaman Nahal’s The Gandhi Quartet”. ContemporaryResearch in India. International Journal. 2: 4, December,223-227. (ISSN 2231-2137).
(ii) 2012. “New Historicism in Arundhati Roy’s The God ofSmall Things”. A.N.U Journal of Humanities. 2:2, 1-17. (ISSNNo 0975-9557).
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
R. Hema Krishna, A.V.V.S Swamy. 2012. "Physico-ChemicalKey Parameters, Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm andLagergren Rate Constant Studies on the removal of divalentnickel from the aqueous solutions onto powder of calcinedbrick." International Journal of Engineering Research andDevelopment. 4:1 October, 29-38.
V. Subhashini, A.V.V.S. Swamy, Z. Vishnuvardhan, P.Brahmiji Rao, K. Sasidhar and R. Hema Krishna. 2012."Investigation on Defluoridation from the Aqueous SolutionsUsing a Mixture Alum and Lime." International Journal ofApplied Environmental Sciences. 7:4, 453-464.
Hema Krishna R. and A.V.V.S Swamy. 2012. "Investigationon the adsorption of hexavalent chromium from the aqueoussolutions using powder of papaya seeds as a sorbent."International Journal of Environmental Sciences andResearch, 2:1, 119-125.
V. Subhashini, A. V. V. S. Swamy and R. Hema Krishna.2012. "Deflouridation from Aqueous Solutions Using Alum."Chem Sci. Trans.: 1:3.
Harika D, Swamy A.V.V.S. and John Vijay. 2012."Potentiality of Jatropha curcas on large scale cultivation asa renewable biodiesel alternative." International Journal ofEnvironmental Sciences. 3:1.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
K. Bhargavi, S. Sudarsan, M.G. Brik, Y. Gandhi, M.Sundara Rao, N. Veeraiah. 2013. “Influence of Aldeclustering on the photoluminescent properties of Pr3+ ionsin PbO-SiO
2 Glasses”. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids,
362, 201-206 (An Elsevier publication, published fromAmsterdam, The Netherlands).
T. Satyanarayana, M.A.Valente, N.Veeraiah. 2013.“Spectroscopic features of manganese ions in tellurite borate
glass ceramics”. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids.74, 229-235. (An Elsevier publication, published fromIreland).
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK
Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer. (i) 2012. “Role of Dr.B.R.Ambedkarin the Upliftment of Scheduled Castes”. D.Pulla Rao (Ed.).Development of Scheduled Castes in India Issues andChallenges. New Delhi : Serials Publications, (ISBN: 978-81-8387-560-8).
(ii) 2012. “Women Infected with HIV/AIDS in UrbanCommunity – Implications for Social Work Practice”. VenkatPulla., Lesley Chenoweth., Abraham Francis. Stefan Bakaj,(Eds). Papers in Strength Based Practice. New Delhi: AlliedPublishers Private Limited, (ISBN: 978-81-8424-810-4).
(iii) 2012. “Problems of Scheduled Tribes-Need forAssimilation and Integration”. D.Pulla Rao (Ed.). EmpoweringMarginalised Categories in India Problems and Prospects.Gurgaon : Madhav Books (ISBN: 978-93-80615-11-0).
(iv) 2012. “Some Reflections on Exploitation of Tribes, LandAlienation, Displacement and Problems of Health andNutrition”. D.Pulla Rao (Ed.). Development of Health andEducation in India. New Delhi: Global Research Publications,(ISBN: 978-81-89630-63-8).
(v) 2012. “Issues and Challenges of Urbanisation in India”.D.Pulla Rao (Ed.). Urbanization and Economic Development.New Delhi : ABD Publishers, (ISBN: 978-81-8376-382-0).
(vi) 2012. “Special Education-A Boon for Special Children”.D.Pulla Rao (Ed.). Development of Elementary Education inIndia Issues and Challenges. Ambala City : The AssociatedPublishers, (ISBN: 978-81-8429-086-8).
(vii) 2012. “Psycho-Social Impact on Women Living with HIV/AIDS and Implications for Counselling”. Asian AcademicResearch Journal of Social Science & Humanities, A PeerReviewed International Journal of Asian Academic ResearchAssociates AARJSH, (ISSN: 2278-859X), 1:4, October, 69-79.
(viii) 2012. “Problems of Dalits and the Role ofDr.B.R.Ambedkar”. Prerna Inspiring Social Change. A Journalby SIESCOMS, Mumbai, (ISSN: 2319-989X) 3, No.2012/001,December, 60-66.
N.Santhi Priya & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2012. “Importanceof Learning from Students’ Perspective”. K.Sandhya &V.V.N.Rajendra Prasad (Ed.). Perspectives on QualityEnhancement in Higher Education”. New Delhi : SerialsPublications (ISBN: 978-81-8387-536-3).
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K.Jayalakshmi & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2012. “Women’sPolitical Participation”. D.Pulla Rao (Ed.). PoliticalEmpowerment of Women in India: Challenges andStrategies, New Delhi : ABD Publishers, (ISBN: 978-81-8376-379-0).
V.Prakasini & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2012. “WomenEmpowerment through Self-Help Groups”. D.Pulla Rao (Ed.).Self Help Groups and Women Empowerment. New Delhi :Mangalam Publications, (ISBN: 978-93-81142-44-8).
A. Mary Princess Lavanya & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer.2012. “Integrated Approach in Elderly Care”. D.Pulla Rao(Ed.). Ageing in India: Challenges & Opportunities, NewDelhi: Mangalam Publications, (ISBN: 978-93-81142-48-6).
N.Santhi Priya & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2012. “Issuesand Interventions Relating to Ageing Population”. D. PullaRao (Ed.). Ageing in India: Challenges & Opportunities,New Delhi : Mangalam Publications, (ISBN: 978-93-81142-48-6).
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
Dr. B.Srinivasa Rao, Prof. R.R.L.Kantam, Prof. K.Rosaiahand Dr.J.Pratapa Reddy. 2012. “Extreme value charts andANOM based on Inverse Rayleigh Distribution”. PakistanJournal of Statistics & Operations Research, 8:.4, 759-766.
Prof. K.Rosaiah, Prof. R.R.L.Kantam, and Dr. B.SrinivasaRao. 2012. “Variable Control Charts for Half LogisticDistribution”. International Journal of Agricultural andStatistical Science, 8:.2, 367-375.
Prof. G.Srinivasa Rao, Prof. R.R.L.Kantam, Prof.K.Rosaiah and Dr.J.Pratap Reddy. 2012. “Acceptancesampling plans for percentiles based on the Inverse Rayleighdistribution”. Electronic Journal of Applied Statistical Analysis(EJASA),5 : 2, 164-177.
R.R.L.Kantam & M.Ch.Priya. 2012. “Distinction betweenLinear Failure Rate Distribution and Exponential Distribution”.Applications of Reliability Theory and Survival Analysis, 1,45-53.(Conference Proceedings)
R.R.L.Kantam & M.S.Ravikumar. 2012. “ReliabilityEstimation in Burr Type XII Distribution”. Applications ofReliability Theory and Survival Analysis, 1, 54-56.(Conference Proceedings)
G.Srinivasa Rao, R.R.L.Kantam, K.Rosaiah, andJ.Pratapa Reddy. 2012. “Acceptance Sampling Plans forPercentiles Based on the Inverse Rayleigh Distribution”Applications of Reliability Theory and Survival Analysis, 1,149-162. (Conference Proceedings)
Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu. 2012. “Measure of augmentedsecond order rotatable design as second order sloperotatable design." Advancements and Developments inStatistical Science. 2, 1-11..
Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu and Miss Ch. V.V.S. Surekha.2012. “Construction of measure of second order sloperotatable designs using symmetrical unequal block
arrangements with two unequal block sizes”. Journal ofStatistics & Management Systems, 15: 4 & 5, 569-579.
Mr. S Naga Kishore Bhavanam. (i) 2012. “Implementationof FPGA Based Fault Injection Tool (FITO) for Testing FaultTolerant Designs”. IACSIT International Journal ofEngineering and Technology, 4:5, October, 522-526www.ijetch.org/papers/424-C049.pdf.( ISSN: 1793-8236).
(ii) 2012. “FPGA Implementation Of Distributed ArithmeticFor FIR Filter”. International Journal of Engineering Research& Technology. 1:.9, November 1-8 http://www.ijert.org/browse/november-2012-edition, (ISSN: 2278-0181).
(iii) 2012. “Design and Implementation of FPGA based LowPower Digital FIR Filter”. IOSR Journal of Electronics andCommunication Engineering (IOSR-JECE), 5. 4: 1 (Nov-Dec.2012), 11-19 http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jece/papers/Vol4-Issue1/B0411119.pdf. (ISSN: 2278-2834, ISBN:2278-873)
Ch. Radhika. 2012. “Successes and challenges ofIncorporating soft skills into curriculum”. Perspectives onQuality Enhancement in Higher Education. K.Sandhya andVVN Rajendra Prasad (Ed.), (pp.321-325).
ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Prof. A. Prameela Rani. 2012. “Formulation and evaluationof Olmesartan dispersable tablets by using solid dispersionmethod”. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 5:12, 5464-5466.
Dr. K. Vijay. (i) 2012. “Graphite Furnace Atomic AbsorptionSpectroscopy”. Journal of Scientific Research in Pharmacy,1: 2, 16-19.
(ii) 2012. “Fourier transform Ion cyclotron Mass resonancespectroscopy”. Journal of Pharmceutical and ScientificInnovation, 1: 6, Nov-Dec, 1-5.
M.Gayathri Ramya. 2012.”Spectrophotometric methods forSimultaneous estimation of Rabeprazole& DiclofenacSodium from Combined Dosage Form”. International Journalof Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 2 : 4. Oct-Dec, 37-48.
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The 28th South Zone Inter-University Youth Festivalwas organized by Gulbarga University, Gulbarga from 15th
to 19th December, 2012. 22 Universities participated in theYouth Festival.
The selected team of ANU Inter-collegiate Youth Fes-tival – 2012 (forty member contingent) participated in the
SOUTH ZONE INTER-UNIVERSITY YOUTH FESTIVAL - 2012
ANU INTER-COLLEGIATE YOUTH FESTIVAL
Acharya Nagarjuna University Inter-collegiate YouthFestival – 2012 was organized on the university campus dur-ing 7th – 9th December 2012. Prof. P. Jayaprakash Rao,Chairman, APSCHE, inaugurated the Youth Festival andProf. K. V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor presided over the inaugu-ral function. Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao (MLC), Prof. Y.P.Ramasubbaiah (Rector, ANU), Prof. R.R.L.Kantham (Reg-istrar, ANU) and Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar (Principal, ANUCollege of Phy. Edn & Sports Sciences) attended the func-tion as Guests of Honour. Forty affiliated colleges regis-tered their teams in this Youth Festival and competitions wereheld in 24 different cultural and literary events. In the vale-dictory function, Sri Gorati Venkanna, a popular writerand singer, participated as Chief Guest and gave away theprizes to the winners of the Youth Festival events. Prof. Z.Vishnuvardhan, Officer on Special Duty, supervised the vari-ous arrangements for the Youth Festival – 2012 as its Co-ordinator.
South Zone Inter-University Festival. Mr. P. Raviteja of Jour-nalism department has won I prize in Collge and II prize inCartooning events in the South Zone Inter-University Fes-tival and has qualified to participate in the National YouthFestival.
Prof. Z. Vishnu Vardhan , O.S.D., Student Affairs,Co-ordinator, Youth Festival, & Dr. S. Murali Mohan,Cultural Co-ordinator, accompanied the team.
DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING
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Vocational Skills Development Training Programmein “Screen Printing”
Radhika was the resource person for the programme. Prof.P. Syama Thrimurthy, Head, Dept of LLL, coordinated theprogramme with the cooperation of the principals of SrijiCollege and Sriji High School and with the support ofdepartment staff. Mrs. Radhika demonstrated to thestudents and staff how one has to maintain their mentaland physical health, and how to be self-motivated. Shealso made the audience practice some simple exerciseswhich help them to improve memory power and improveconcentration at work. More than 350 staff and studentsparticipated in the orientation programme.
The Department of Lifelong Learning inaugurated atwo week Vocational Skills Development TrainingProgramme in “Screen Printing” in JSS Ongole on 23rd
November. The programme was coordinated by Prof. P.Syama Thrimurthy with the cooperation of Mr. Syam Sunilof JSS Ongole. The Director of the JSS Mr. Shivshankar inhis inaugural address motivated the learners to comeforward and participate in various skill developmentprogrammes. Mrs. M. Suneetha Devi was the resourceperson for the programme. More than fifty women enrolledfor the programme. On 19th December all the participantsreceived certificates in the valedictory programme .
Orientation Programme on “Self-Motivation”The Department of Lifelong Learning organized a One
Day Orientation Programme on “Self Motivation” in SrijiInstitutions, Ongole on 26th November 2012. Mrs. A.
One Month Skills Development ProgrammeThe Department initiated another "Skill Development"
Programme in Garapadu village of Pedakakani Mandal inGuntur district on 26th November 2012. Mr. M. VenkataRamana of the Department of Lifelong Learning coordinatedthe programme. The one month programme wasinaugurated by Mr. G. Joseph Kumar, MPDO of PedakakaniMandal. He said if every individual develops their own skillthey will automatically contribute to the economicdevelopment of the nation. Mrs. Vijayalakshmi was theresource person for the programme. More than 30 womengot benefited by this training programme
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Skill Development Programme – Fabric Painting
Skills Development Training Programme in FabricPainting was initiated in Takkellapdu village of Guntur districton 30th November 2012. The programme was coordinatedby M.V. Ramana from the Dept. of LLL. The resource personfor the programme was Mrs. Lakshmi. The programme wasinaugurated by former Vice-Sarpanch Mr. Velineni SrinivasaRao. Thirty-six housewives and school dropouts tookadvantage of this programme. They felt that the programmeis a cost effective programme and that their leisure timehad been spent in very useful manner. The programmewas concluded on 12th January 2013. Mr Gadipati AnilKumar, Tashildar was the invited guest for the valedictoryprogramme.
Awareness Programme on “Stress Relief ThroughYoga”
The Department of Lifelong Learning organized anawareness progamme on “ Stress Relief through Yoga” forthe learners in the Jan Shikshana Santhan of Ongole inJSS premises on 19th December 2012. The programme wascoordinated by Mr. M. V. Ramana of the Dept. of LLL. Mrs.A. Radhika was the resource person for the programme.Director of JSS , other staff members and learners in variouscourses attended the programme. Mrs. Radhika explainedto the audience the various causes that cause stress in ourday to day life. She showed various techniques to copewith stress. She explained how Yoga can give relief fromstress. More than 60 people got benefited by thisprogramme.
ENDOWMENT LECTURES
Prof. V. Balaiah Memorial Endowment Lecture was delivered by Prof. Anjan KumarGiri, Head, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, on 24th
November, 2012 at ANU Campus. The endowment lecture was on the topic ofcontemporary relevance, “Higgs Particle – LHC”. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellorpresided over the meeting, Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar; Prof. T. Uma MaheswaraRao, Principal, ANU Collge of Arts, Commerce and Law; Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao,Principal ANU College of Sciences; and members of faculty and students of scienceand pharmacy attended the Lecture. The speaker explained the significance of thispath-breaking research in the field of participle physics. Dr. R. Rami Reddy, Co-ordinator,Department of Nano-Technology coordinated this endowment lecture. The aboveEndowment Lectures were conducted by Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam.
Shri Parvathaneni Brahmaiah Memorial Endowment Lecture was deliveredby Prof. N. Linga Murthy, Former Professor of Economics, Former Vice-Chancellor, Kakatiya University, Warangal on 3rd October, 2012 at ANU Campus.The Endowment Lecture was delivered on the topic “Tax Reforms in India: AnUnfinished Business”. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor presided over themeeting, Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector; Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar;Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce andLaw and members of faculty and students of Economics, Commerce, BusinessManagement and M.B.A. attended the Lecture. An interaction session wasorganized, so that the faculty members and students could get clarificationfrom the orator.
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGYThe following papers were presented at AP Science Congress heldat Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, during November 14-16,2012.A.Krishna Satya, K.Narendra, J.Swathi and K.M Sowjanya:(i) “The Bio-pearl toolkit: Open sources of bioinformatics”.(ii) “Phytochemical Analysis and Antimicrobial Properties of
Medicinal Plant:Pterospermum Xylocarpum (Thada Tree)”.(iii) “Phyllanthus Niruri: A Potential Medicinal Herb”.(iv) “Marine fungi mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles with
anti fungal activity”.(v) “A rich source of bioactive compounds from marine habitats”.
(vi) “Phytochemical Examination and antimicrobial activities ofCascabela thevetia leaf extract”.
(vii) “Phytochemical Constituents and bioassay of SyzygiumCumini”.
(viii) Presented a paper on “The role of bioactive compounds infood for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer”at the International Symposium held at Vikrama SimhapuriUniversity, Nellore, AP.
(ix) Presented a paper on “Isolation and structure elucidation ofsecondary metabolites from marine fungi”. and was awardedYOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD in the International Symposiumheld at Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, AP.
Dr. K.Kasturi, D. Siva Mallika, S. Jeevan Amos and Pavithra V:i.Organized a UGC-Faculty Retraining Workshop as Technical TeamLeader in Coordination with Andhra Loyola College (UG Section) atALC campus and presented a paper on “Bioinformatics-Data bankingand Data Processing”, held from 31st Oct. to 3rd Nov. 2012.ii. Presented a paper on “Structure elucidation and docking studiesof Plasmodium falciparum Farnesyl pyrophosphate SynthaseEnzyme” at the AP Science Congress-2012, on Innovations inScience, Technology and Mathematics, held at ANU, Guntur, during14-16th November, 2012.The following papers were presented at the International Conference& 6th Annual Convention of Association of Biotechnology andPharmacy, on Environmental Impact on Human Health andTherapeutic Challenges, held at Sri Venkateswara University,Tirupathi, during 20 – 22nd, December, 2012.i. “Antimalarial Activity of Potential Inhibitors of Plasmodium
falciparum Spermidine Synthase Enzyme Selected by DockingStudies”
ii. “Study of Increased levels of metals in breast cancer tissue”.iii. “Homology modeling of Nicotinate phosphoribosyl transferase
of Plasmodium falciparum- 3D7”.
Dr. D. Srinivasa Rao: i. Delivered a lead lecture on “Methods ofsequence alignment and analysis”, in a UGC Sponsored FacultyRetraining Programme held at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawadafrom 31st Oct. to 3rd November 2012.
ii. Delivered a lead lecture on “D-NDB- Development of biomedicalnano database (NDB) through microsoft access desktop websolutions” in 3rd World Congress on Biotechnology, Omics GroupConferences, USA, during September 13-15, 2012, at HyderabadInternational Convention Centre, Hyderabad.
Dr. P. Udaya Sri : i. Presented a paper on “Pharma PollutionEmerging as an Environmental Threatening Issue” at the National
Seminar on Innovative Research and Development inPharmaceutical Sciences - Current Scenario and New Horizonsorganised by College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ANU, during 9th
- 10th Nov, 2012.ii. Presented a paper on “Hydrophytes as a Decontamination Toolfor Pharma Pollution” in the A.P. Science Congress-2012 organizedby A.P. Academy of Sciences and ANU, during 14th - 16th Nov, 2012.iii.Presented a paper on “An Eco-Sustainable Approach forChlorpyrifos Biodegradation by an Aquatic Plant Species” in theNational Seminar on Climate Change - A Challenge to SustainableDevelopment organized by Department of Zoology, KBN College,Vijayawada, during 29th - 30th Nov, 2012.iv.Presented a paper on “An Ecofriendly Approach for DiseaseControl” in the National Seminar on Recent Trends inNanobiotechnology in the Protection of Health and Environmentorganized by Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College,Vijayawada, in association with Krishna University, during 30th Nov- 1st Dec, 2012.v. Presented a paper on “An environmental friendly approach forthe Detoxification of Quinolphos through phytoremediation” at theNational Conference on Impact of Pesticides and Persistent OrganicPollutants on Environment and Sustainability of Environmentorganized by Dept. of Chemistry, Govt. College for Women, Guntur,during 30th Nov - 1st Dec, 2012.vi.Presented a paper on “A Green Approach for the Detoxificationof Pesticide Contaminated Rice Ecosystems” at the InternationalSeminar on Current Trends in the Environmental Toxicology &Experimental Therapeutics organized by Department of Chemistry,Vikrama Simhapuri University during 18th - 19th Dec. 2012.vi.Presented a paper on “An Eco-sustainable Approach for theDetoxification of Triazophos from Agro-Ecosystems” at theInternational Conference on Environmental Impact on Human Healthand Therapeutic Challenges, organized by Dept. of Virology,S.V.University, Tirupati, during 20th - 22nd Dec, 2012.vii.Presented a paper on “Bioremediation - A Promising Approachfor the Detoxification of Organophosphorus Pesticides” at the GlobalMeet of Biologists organized by Osmania University and IICT,Hyderabad in collaboration with Zoological Society of India,Bodhgaya during 26th - 28th December, 2012.Mrs. N.Vijaya Sree : i. Presented a paper on “Antioxidant and Anti-microbial Responses of Some Common Medicinal Plants Grown inWestern Ghats of India” at the National Seminar on InnovativeResearch and Development in Pharmaceutical Sciences - CurrentScenario and New Horizons organised by College of PharmaceuticalSciences, ANU, during 9th - 10th November, 2012.ii. Presented a Paper on “Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-microbialActivities of Some Common Medicinal Plants Grown in WesternGhats of India” in the A.P. Science Congress-2012 organized byA.P. Academy of Sciences and ANU, during 14th - 16th Nov. 2012.iii.Presented a paper on “Screening of Antioxidant and Anti-microbialResponses of Medicinal Plants Vitex negundo L. & Alstonia scholarisR. Br. Grown in Western Ghats of India” at the International Seminaron Current Trends in the Environmental Toxicology & ExperimentalTherapeutics organized by Department of Chemistry, VikramaSimhapuri University during 18th - 19th Dec, 2012.iv. Presented a paper on “Screening of Antioxidant and Anti-microbialResponses of Medicinal Plants Naravelia zeylanica DC., Adhathodazeylanica Medic. & Cassia auriculata L. Grown in Western Ghats
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of India” at the International Conference on Environmental Impacton Human Health and Therapeutic Challenges, organized by Dept.of Virology, S.V.University, Tirupati, during 20th - 22nd Dec, 2012.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYK.Sunder Kumar and R.Ramesh Raju: Presented a paper on“Assessment of ambient air quality in urban centre ofVijayawada(India) in relation with different anthropogenic activitiesand health risks” at the National Conference on 7th to 8th September2012, Department of Chemistry, Gitam University, Visakhapatnam,A.P.The following papers were presented at A.P. Science Congress(APSC–2012), ANU during November 14-16, 2012.(i) R.Sreenivasulu, K.Anitha and R.Ramesh Raju: “Synthesis ofTopsentin-Triazole Analogues”(ii) E.Chandra Sekhar, K.S.V. Krishna Rao and R.Ramesh Raju:Presented a paper on “In-vitro release studies of 5-Fluorouracilthrough pectin/PVP semi interpenetrating polymeric networkHydrogel Beads.(iii) K.Nirmala and R.Ramesh Raju: “A convenient and Eco friendlysynthesis of Bis Indonyl Alkaline derivatives”.K.Sunder Kumar, C.Nagavardhini, K.Anitha and R.RameshRaju: Presented a paper on “Assessment of air pollution monitoringsites in rural and urban areas of Vijayawada (India)” at the 7th
National Conference on Thermodynamics of Chemical, Biologicaland Environmental processes at Department of Chemistry, SriVenkateswara University, Tirupati, on 10 – 12, December, 2012.K.Sunder Kumar and R.Ramesh Raju: Presented a paper on“Assessment of the Impact of vehicular emission on urban airquality in and around Vijayawada (India) at the International Seminarat Department of Chemistry, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore,on 18 -19 December, 2012R.Sreenivasulu and R.Ramesh Raju: Presented a paper on“Asymmetric hydrogenation of pyridine derivatives by PtO
2 using
S-(-) - Binaphthol as Chiral auxiliary” at the National Seminar atDepartment of Chemistry, KBN College Vijayawada, duringDecember 14 -15, 2012.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: i. Presented a paper on “Impact ofMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act onRural Poor” at the 54th Annual Conference of the Indian Society ofLabour Economics (ISLE) held at Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, during 20th-22nd December,2012.ii. Presented a paper on “Paddy Marketing in Andhra Pradesh-Problems and Prospects: A Study of Two Villages in West GodavariDistrict” at the 95th Annual Conference of The Indian EconomicAssociation (IEA) held at Department of Economics, GitamUniversity, Visakhapatnam during 27th -29 December, 2012.Dr.K.Madhu Babu: i. Presented a paper on “Globalisation AndCapital Formation In Indian Agriculture: Some Issues”, at the FirstPre-Annual Conference of Andhra Pradesh Economic Associationheld at Department of Applied Economics, Telangana University,Nizamabad, on 8th December, 2012.ii. Presented a paper on “Economic History of Andhra Pradesh: LivingConditions of Dalits During the Post Independence Period-1947-2011” at the International Seminar on Exploring The Cultural &Literary Nationalism Of Fourth World held by Department of English,ANU, during December 14-16, 2012.iii.Presented a paper on “Impact of Liberation on EmploymentGrowth in India- During Pre-Post Reform Period”, at the IndianSociety of Labour Economics (ISLE), Annual Conference held at
Department of Economics, Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi,during December 20-22, 2012.iv.Presented a paper on “Economic Growth and Employment inIndia”, at the 5th Indian Economic Association (IEA) AnnualConference held at Gitam University, Visakhapatnam, during 27th –29th December, 2012.v. Presented a paper on “Infrastructure and Economic Development-A Theoretical Perspective”, at the Second Pre-Annual Conferenceof Andhra Pradesh Economic Association held at Department ofEconomics, ANU, on 31 December, 2012.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProf. K. Ratna Shiela Mani : As resource person gave a talk on"The Psychology of Victimhood" in the Seminar on Education : APowerful Means of Women's Empowerment & NationalDevelopment at Montessori Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada onDecember, 8, 2012.Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: i. Presented a paper on “Still there is a Cryof Woman in the Wilderness with Special Reference to Bama’sSangati” at the U.G.C Global Seminar on Exploring the Culturaland Literary Nationalism of the Fourth World Literature organizedby the Department of English, ANU, Guntur,during 14-16 December2012.ii. Presented a paper on “Language Barriers between N.G.OVolunteers and Beneficiaries: A. Study of Rural Challenges” at theU.G.C National Seminar on Voluntary Action in India : Problemsand Prospects organized by the Department of Rural Development,ANU, during 10th and 11th December 2012.iii.Presented a paper on “The Role of English Language in theInternet in Indian Agriculture Innovations” at the National Seminaron Agricultural Innovations and Mass Media Approaches, organizedby the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, ANU,during 29th and 30th November, 2012.iv. Presented a paper on “English for Specific Purposes(ESP):English Language for Science and Technology” in Scientific Session-IV at A.P Science Congress-2012 organized by A.P Academy ofSciences and ANU at ANU, during 14-16 November, 2012.v. Delivered a series of Guest Lectures on "History of EnglishLanguage" as Visiting Faculty at Maris Stella College(Autonomous), Vijayawada, from 10th September to 6th October,2012.Dr. M. Suresh Kumar : i) Presented a paper on “Poetry as aPanacea to the Pains of Life and Chaired a Session in theInternational Conference on Enriching the Connection betweenLiterature and Life at Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnad, during3rd- 4th October 2012.ii) Presented a paper on “Gurram Joshua’s Poetry Translation: ACritical Analysis” and Chaired a Session in the U.G.C. SponsoredGlobal Seminar Exploring the Cultural & Literary Nationalism ofthe Fourth World at Acharya Nagarjuna University, during 14th to16th December,2012.ii) Conducted a Workshop-Cum-Presentation on the topic “The Actof Communication and the Role of the Teacher” in the N. C .T. E.Sponsored Seminar at S.N.B.T. College of Education, Repalle on10-11-2012.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESP. Brahmaji Rao : Paper presented on "Food and FeedingBehaviour of Sloth Bear, Melursus ursinus ursinus" in 21st
International Conference on Bear Research and Management, heldat New Delhi, 26-30 Nov., 2012.V.Subhashini, Ch. Rani, D. Harika and A. V. V. S. Swamy : Paperpresented on "Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils
using Cleome viscosa L." in the International Seminar on CurrentTrends in Environmental Toxicology and Experimental Therapeutics,held during 18-19, December, 2012 at Vikram Simhapuri University,Nellore, A.P., India.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSProf. N. Veeraiah: i. Delivered an invited talk on “Mechanical andinduced piezoelectric properties of tellurite based nano glassceramic-A potential material for piezoelectric transducer” at theNational Conference on Materials and Processing-2012 organizedby Glasses and Ceramics Division, Bhaba Atomic Research Centre(BARC), Mumbai, during Oct. 10-12th, 2012.ii. Gave a talk on “Non-linear optical effects in glass ceramics” inthe Department of Physics, M.S. Universty of Baroda, Baroda, onDec.24th, 2012.
The following papers were presented at AP Science Congress heldat ANU Guntur, during November 14-16, 2012.
i) J. Santhan Kumar, S. Ravi Kumar, M. Subba Rao, SandhyaCole: “EPR and Optical Absorption Studies in Mo5+ dopedStrontium- Borate Glasses”.
ii) B. Nagamani, V. Madhuri, Sandhya Cole: “SpectroscopicStudies on NaO-KO-SiOB2O3 glasses doped with CuO”.
iv) J. Lakshmi Kumari, J. Santhan Kumar, S. Ravi Kumar,Sandhya Cole: “Spectroscopic properties of Cr3+ ions dopedin CaO-SrO-Na2O- B2O3 glasses”.
v) G. Keerti Marita, M. Subba Rao, S. Ravi Kumar, SandhyaCole: “Optical Absorption Studies and Physical properties ofMn2+ Ions doped K2O-CdO- B2O- SiO2 (KCdBSi) glass System”.
The following papers were presented at National Conference onAdvances in Materials Science and Technologies held at KakatiyaUniversity, Warangal, during 19-21, November, 2012.(i) J. Santhan Kumar, S. Ravi Kumar, Sandhya Cole: “Effect ofChromium ions on EPR and Optical properties of Strontium-Borosilicate glasses”.(ii) Keerti Marita, M. Subba Rao, Sandhya Cole: “Optical and EPRStudies of Iron doped K
2O-CdO- B
2O- SiO
2 (KCdBSi) glasses”.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKN.Santhi Priya, V.Prakasini and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer:Presented a paper on “Women Empowerment - Issues andStrategies in India” at the UGC and APSCHE Sponsored NationalSeminar on Changing Scenario of Human Resources in Indiaorganized by Bommidala Department of Human ResourceManagement, ANU, Guntur, 18 -19 October 2012.
Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: i) Delivered a lecture on “Significance ofCounselling” at the 135th NSS Training and Orientation Programmefor NSS Programme Officers organized by University Training andOrientation Centre (UTOC) Andhra University NSS EmpanelledTraining Institution (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Governmentof India) on 27-11-2012 at N.S.S. Bhavan, ANU, Guntur.
ii) Chaired a Technical Session and presented a paper on “WomenInfected with HIV/AIDS in Urban Community - Implications for SocialWork Practice” at the International Conference on Strengths BasedPractices in Social Work and Human Services organized by BrisbaneInstitute of Strengths Based Practice Inc. in cooperation with NepalSchool of Social Work and James Cook University, Australia atKathmandu, Nepal, 22-24 November 2012.
V.Prakasini and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: i) Presented a paperentitled “Dr.Ambedkar’s Contribution to Women Education” at the
National Seminar on Dr.B.R.Ambedkar on Education organized byDr.Ambedkar Chair, ANU, during 3-4 December, 2012.
ii) Presented a paper on “NGOs Participation in Rural Development”at the UGC National Seminar on Voluntary Action in India: Problemsand Prospects organized by Department of Rural Development,ANU, during 10-11 December 2012.
N.Santhi Priya and Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paperentitled “Ambedkar’s Thought and Dalit Women’s EducationPerspectives” at the National Seminar on Dr.B.R.Ambedkar onEducation organized by Dr.Ambedkar Chair, ANU, during 3-4December, 2012.
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSProf. R.R.L.Kantam: Delivered extension invited talk on “SoftwareReliability” at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on RecentAdvances in Mathematical Sciences and its Allied Areas organizedby Department of Mathematics & Statistics in M.R.College(Autonomous), Vizianagaram on 28th December, 2012.Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu: Presented an invited talk on “On measureof second order slope rotatable designs – A review” in theInternational Conference on Frontiers of Statistics and ItsApplications in conjunction with XXXII Annual conference of ISPS,Dept. of Statistics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 21-23,December, 2012.Ms. K. Rajyalakshmi, and Professor B. Re. Victor Babu:Presented a paper on “An empirical study on robustness of secondorder rotatable designs using pairwise balanced designs”, in theInternational Conference on Frontiers of Statistics and ItsApplications in conjunction with XXXII Annual Conference of ISPS,Dept. of Statistics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 21-23,December, 2012.Prof.K.Rosaiah, Prof. R.R.L.Kantam, Dr. J. Pratap Reddy :Presented a paper on “An economic reliability test plan for Type-IIgeneralized half logistic distribution”, in the Fifth A.P. ScienceCongress, held at ANU during 14 - 16th November, 2012.The following papers were presented at the InternationalConference on Frontiers of Statistics and its Applications inConjunction With XXII Annual Convention Of Indian Society ForProbability And Statistics (ISPS) , 21-23 December 2012 held atDepartment of Statistics, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.i. Ch. Rama Mohan and G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu: “Estimation ofScale parameter (ó ) when Shape parameter (â) is known by usingLeast Square method from an optimally constructed groupedsample in Log logistic distribution”.ii. K. V. N. K. Prasad and G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu: "Applications ofNeural Network’s for Decision Making in Marketing."
DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU & ORIENTAL LANGUAGES
Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi: i) Delivered lectures as VisitingProfessor on “Telugu Grammar & Sanskrit Grammar” during 15-18November 2012 in Telugu department, Kakatiya University,Warangal.
ii) A paper, presented on "Telugu Sahityamlo Prakruti", in theseminar on Prakruti Mitra- Prapancha Telugu Mahasabhalu, jointlyorganized by N.S.S. Acharya Nagarjuna University & Prakrutimitra,Andhra Pradesh Kalushya Niyantrana Mandali, 19th December 2012
Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy: Presented a paper on "SamskrutaGadyakavya Prabhedah” in the National Seminar sponsored byKendriya Sahitya Academy, New Delhi and organized RashtriyaSanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati from 27th & 28th December 2012.
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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY & AQUACULTUREM. Hanumantha Raju, N. Ganesh and K. Sunita: Presented apaper on “A study on prevalence of malaria in different mandals ofEast Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India” at the 5th AP ScienceCongress organized by ANU, Guntur, held from 14-16 November2012.Rajyalakshmi M, M. Hanumantha Raju, K. Kalyan Kumar, M.Sowjanya, P.V.V. Satish and K. Sunita: Presented a paper on“Impact of P. falciparum hyperparasitemia on serum glucose levelsin-vivo in C57BL/6J mice” at an International Conference onAnthropogenic Impact on Environment and Conservation Strategyorganized by Dept. of Biosciences, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi,Jharkhand and NEA, India held from 2-4, November, 2012. The following papers were presented at the Global Meet of Biologistsheld at Hyderabad organised by Dept. of Zoology, OsmaniaUniversity; IICT, Hyderabad and ZSI, Bihar from 26-28 December2012.
i. N. Baratha Jyothi, K. Sunita, M. Hanumantha Raju and K.Samson Raju: “Effect of ART in paediatric HIV attendees ofVoluntary Counselling and Testing Centre of Govt. General Hospital,Vijayawada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India”. (Abstract No.243).
ii. K. Sunita, M. Rajya Lakshmi, K. Kalyan Kumar, M. Sowjanyaand P.V.V. Satish: “ Human Malaria in C57BL/6J Mice: An in-vivomodel for chemotherapy studies”. (Abstract No. 250).
ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYDEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Dr. Suneetha Y. : i. Presented a paper on “ The Art of Describing ;A Key for Professionals to win Jobs” at the International ELTAIRajasthan Conference on “Interfacing Language, Culture andTechnology” organized by Birla Institute of Technology & Science,Pilani, Rajasthan, 8th -9th October, 2012.ii. Attended a State Level One - Day workshop on Teaching PhoneticSkills organized by Department of English, JKC College, Guntur,13th October, 2012.iii. Presented a paper on “Employability Skills for Empowerment ofEngineering Graduates” at the National Seminar sponsored byUGC and APSCHE on “Changing Scenario of Human Resourcesin India” organized by HRM Department, ANU, 18th -19th October,2012.iv. Presented a paper on “Harry Porter: A Practical Guide to teachEnglish Language to Young Learners” at the National ELTAIConference, Hyderabad Chapter on “The Frontiers of EnglishLiterature & The Patterns of English Language Teaching” organizedby Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, 9th -10th
November, 2012.v. Presented a paper on “Aborigines’ Response to White Dominancein Jack Davis’ ‘No Sugar’” in at the Global Seminar on Exploringthe Cultural & Literary Nationalism of Fourth World organized byDepartment of English, ANU, 14th -16th December, 2012.
D.Sumalatha: i. Presented a paper on “Employability Skills forEmpowerment of Engineering Graduates” at the National Seminarsponsored by UGC and APSCHE on “Essential Strategies forEmpowerment of Professional Students” organized by HRMDepartment, ANU, 18th -19th October, 2012.
ii. Presented a paper on “Skills and Technologies to teach TechnicalEnglish” at the National ELTAI Conference, Hyderabad Chapteron “The Frontiers of English Literature & The Patterns of EnglishLanguage Teaching” organized by Mahatma Gandhi Institute ofTechnology, Hyderabad, 9th -10th November, 2012.
iii. Presented a paper on “Aboriginal Myth, Literature and OralTradition” at the Global Seminar on Exploring the Cultural & LiteraryNationalism of Fourth World organized by Department of English,ANU, 14th -16th December, 2012.Ch. Radhika: Presented a paper on “The Life of Stolen Generationin Jane Harrison’s ‘Stolen’” at the UGC & APSCHE sponsoredGlobal seminar on Exploring the Cultural & Literary Nationalism ofFourth World, organized by ANU, during 14-16 December, 2012.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSA.J.V.Radhika: i.Presented a paper on “Construction of CircularModels by Offsetting a Bivariate Model” at the Conference onModelling Ideas From Mathematics for Advancements in Science& Technology organized by the Department of Mathematics &Humanities, Vijaya Engineering college, Khammam., 12 -13October, 2012.ii. Presented a paper on “A Note on Offset Beta Circular Model” atthe 5th AP Science Congress-2012, ANU, 14-16, November, 2012.
DEPARTMENT OF CSEMrs. N Anupama: Presented a paper on “Character segmentationbased on morphological operator using multiple histogram” at theA P Science Congress-2012, at ANU, 14th -16th, November 2012.Mr. V Balaji: Presented a paper on “Character segmentation basedon morphological operator using multiple histogram” at the A PScience Congress-2012, at ANU, 14th -16th, November 2012.
DEPARTMENT OF ECEMr. S Naga Kishore Bhavanam: i. Presented a paper on “Design& Development of Device Drivers & Hardware for 8051Development Board” at the “A P Science Congress-2012”, at ANU,14th -16th , November 2012.
ii. Attended a Workshop on Embedded Processors during 12 - 14th
October 2012 organized by the Department of ECE, JNTUH Collegeof Engineering, Hyderabad.
iii. Attended a One-Day Workshop on Embedded Systems on 5th
October 2012, organized by the Department of ECE, JNTUA Collegeof Engineering, Ananthapur.
Mr. Ch. D Umasankar: i.Attended a One-Day Workshop on“Embedded Systems” on 5th October 2012, organized by theDepartment of ECE, JNTUA College of Engineering, Ananthapur.
ii. Presented a paper on “Design & Development of Device Drivers& Hardware for 8051 Development Board” at the AP ScienceCongress-2012, at ANU, 14th -16th, November 2012.
Mr. K S Rajasekhar: Attended a Workshop on Advanced Trendsin Embedded Systems Design, December 06-07, 2012 organizedby Unistring Tech Solutions at Department of ECE, RVR & JCCollege of Engineering, Guntur.
Smt. K Lakshmi Bhavani: Attended a Two-Day Workshop on“Advanced Trends in Embedded Systems Design”, December 06-07, 2012 organized by “Unistring Tech Solutions” at Department ofECE, RVR&JC College of Engineering, Guntur.
DEPARTMENT OF EEEMr. G.Guruswamy: i. Attended a Workshop on Renewable EnergyTechnologies, organized by Vignan University, November 23rd -24th, 2012ii. Presented a paper on “Achieving Sustainability through attentionto Human Resource Factors in Environmental Management” at theNational Seminar on Changing Scenario of Human Resources inIndia organized by ANU, October 18th -19th , 2012.
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ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESD. Ravi Sankar Reddy: i. Participated in an InternationalConference on Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences(RAPS-2012) conducted by University College of PharmaceuticalSciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal during 22nd to 24th Nov2012.
ii.Participated in 64th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress held at SRMUniversity, Chennai, 7th-9th Dec 2012.
Dr.K.Vijay : Attended the 64th Indian Pharmaceutical Congressheld during Dec 7th to 9th 2012 at Chennai and presented thefollowing papers:
i. “Analysis of Diltiazem hydrochloride in rabbit plasma by LC-MS method”
ii. “Bio- activity guided Isolation of antioxidants from cedursdeodara and their qualification by validated RP-HPLC”
iii. “A novel RP-HPLC method for the synthesis of Prulifloxacin inbulk and pharmaceutical dosage forms”
iv. “Coordination of Anti- ulcer drug Ranitidine Hydrochloride withBismuth and copper metals”
v. “Estimation of Phytochemistry properties of Ipomea Carneaand vitex Negundo leaves by GC-MS”
vi. “Synthesis and biological evaluation of some newbenzopyranone derivatives”
vii. “Synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation ofThiadiazinyl chromenone derivatives”
viii. “Validated liquid chromatographic method for simultaneousestimation of melatonin and zolpidem in tablet dosage forms”
ix. “Synthesis and characterization of EnantioselectiveBevansalol”
x. “Antibacterial activity of metabolic extract of Roots of Tecomastans”
Attended an International Conference on Recent Advances inPharmaceutical Sciences (RAPS-2012)from 22nd to 24th Nov 2012at Kakatiya University, Warangal.
Presented the following papers at the National Seminar on DrugDiscovery, Strategies and Challenges in PharmaceuticalHarmonization at Vignan College of Pharmacy, Guntur during 21st
& 22nd Dec 2012
i. “Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of New chalconederivatives- 3rd prize”
ii. “Design, Synthesis, characterization and Evaluation of2(pyridyl-2iminophenyl)-Carboxyamidrazone and derivatives”
RESEARCH DEGREES DURING OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2012M.Phils. AWARDED
Name of the Research Scholar Name of the Research Guide Subject
1. Venkata Ramanjaneyulu Mutyam Dr. J. Venkateswara Rao Mathematics2. Uppalapati Bindu Madhavi Dr. B. Satyanarayana Mathematics3. Anjaiah Maddula Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao Physics4. Sikatja Ba;oko Dr. K.A. Emmanuel Chemistry5. Anuradha Gondrala Dr. G. Chenna Reddy English6. Bala Sivaram Nadakuduru Prof. K. Krishna Murthy Electronics7. Sireesha Tammana Prof. K. Krishna Murthy Electronics8. Krishna Veni Vuribindi Dr. K. Ravindhranath Chemistry9. Raja Pavan Kumar Malladi Dr. J. Venkateswara Rao Mathematics10. Kishore Babu Chava Dr. B. Subbarao Physics11. Prasanthi Gummudu Prof. K. Nishteswar Bio-chemistry12. Pasumarti Rama Sobhana Babu Prof. K. Pandu Ranga Rao Mathematics13. Shaik Shakeela Dr. B. Sitaram Biochemistry14. Rama Terdha Chitikela Prof. C. V. Nageswara Rao Chemistry15. Sebastian Raju C Dr. G. Simhachalam Zoology16. Sukanyapudi Morampudi Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam Commerce17. Shaik Galib Dr. D. Ramachandran Chemistry18. Arthur Linu Babu E Dr. J. Prasanth Kumar Education19. Nagendra Rao Kalevela Dr. B. Srinivasa Rao Chemistry20. Santhi Bhavanari Dr. D. Ramachandran Chemistry21. Mahu Matta Dr. T.V.Reddy Chemistry22. Priyadearsini Pullagura Dr. V. Madhava Rao Chemistry23. Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Pitani Dr. D. Bhaskara Rao Education24. Nagendram Sattenapalli Dr. K. Rosaiah Statistics25. Venkata Ramana Rao Ragam Dr. K. Sambasiva Rao Physics
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Sl.No. Name of the Scholar Name of the Guide Subject
1. N. Sandhya Dr. A. Govardhan Computer science & eng.2. R. Srinivasa rao Prof. G.N. Brhamanandam Commerce3. Makkina Suneeta Prof. P. Narasimha Rao Economics4. K. Narendra Prof. P. Narayana Murthy Physics5. J. Ramesh babu Dr. G. Devala Rao Bio-technology6. Shaik Mohiddin Shaw Prof. Bh. Satyanarayana Mathematics7. Jayanti Pramada Dr. J. Venkateswara Rao Mathematics8. E.V. Narayana Prof. M. Koteswara Rao Economics9. Enumula Venkata Narayana Prof. M. Koteswara Rao Economics
10. B. Sumalatha Dr. Ch. Linga Raju Physics11. Dhupam Basava Raju Prof. G. Krupachary Telugu12. Ette Koteswara Rao Prof. C. Narasimha Rao Scientific Socialism13. Bollavarapu Raju Prof. P. Rajasekhar English14. Konda Ankama Rao Dr. N.V. Purnachandra Rao Physics15. Naga raju Goli Prof. K. Viyanna Rao Commerce16. G. Sambasiva rao Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao Sociology17. Bodula Madhavi Dr. G. Aruna Education18. Ch. Suresh babu Prof. K. Somasekara Rao Chemistry19. Potluri Srinivasa rao Dr. Ch. Satyanarayana Telugu20. D. Ambedkar Prof. Y. Ranga Reddy Zoology21. G. Naveen venkata kishore Prof. K. Pandu Ranga Rao Mathematics22. K. Sreenivasulu R. D. Bhaskar Rao Education23. N. Supriya Dr. R. Satya Prasad Computer science & engineering24. P. Lakshmi srinivasa rao Prof. B. Syama Sundar Chemistry25. Y. V. Subbalakshmi Prof. M. Madhusudhana rao English26. N. Subrahmanyam Prof. V. Narasimha Rao Commerce & Management Studies27. Gaddam John Wesly Prof. N. Rangaiah Law28. T. Eswar Ganesh Babu Dr. S. A. Mastan Bio-Technology
29. Ghanta Vijaya Kumar Prof. TEGK Murthy Bio-Technology
30. Bezawada Sankara rao Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi Telugu
31. Kancharla Mohan Dass Prof. G. Krupachary Telugu
32. Srilatha Bandari Dr. M. Vanaja Education
33. Srinivasa Murthy Anantharaju Dr. G. Aruna Education
34. Daniyelu G. Dr. J. Prasanth Kumar Education
35. Venkata Siva Sudhakar M. Prof. S. Vijaya Raju Commerce & Management Studies
36. S. Someswara Rao Prof. P. Bhaskara Rao Law
37. Balusu Veera Venkata Padmavathi Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani English
38. China Ramesh Babu Nalliboyina Dr. G. Naga Raju and
Prof. N. Veeraiah Physics
39. B. Lalitha kumari Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao Bio-Technology
40. Joseph Deva Raaj V. Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao Statistics
41. Vinod Kumar Gollapudi Prof. V. Viveka Vardhani Zoology
42. Patchikolla Satheesh Prof. Allam Appa Rao Computer Science & Engineering43. Bhukya Srinivasa Rao Prof L.S.S. Reddy Computer Science & Engineering44. K. Sudheer Reddy Prof. G. Partha Saradhi Varma Computer Science & Engineering
NSS ACTIVITIES (OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2012)
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·The Vice-Chancellor released a sum of Rs. 11.25lakhs to 50 NSS units on 28-10-2012 towards Specialcamping programme grant to be carried out in adoptedvillages/slum areas during Dasara vacation14.11.2012: Organized Children’s day celebrations with thechildren drawn from the school of Bhashyam Blooms, Guntur15.11.2012 : Organized cultural programmes for AP ScienceCongress at ANU17.11.2012 : Conducted Organizing Committee Meeting,planned the mega awareness programme and to attemptto break the Guinness World Record in the category ofLargest barefoot walk. Date, venue, theme, participantdetails and allied matters were discussed and finalized
Orientation Training Programme for NSS ProgrammeOfficers 24.11.2012 to 29.11.2012 :· Organized 135th Orientation Training Programme for35 Programme Officers of NSS Units of different universities,for a period of 7 days i.e. from 24.11.2012 to 29.11.2012.The programme was organized by University Training andOrientation Centre, Andhra University, an EmpanelledTraining Institute, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Theentire programme was coordinated by Dr.N.A.D.Paul,Coordinator-TOC,AU; and Dr. Haranath, Asst. Coordinator,TOC, AU and Dr. K.Sumanth Kumar, ProgrammeCoordinator, NSS Cell, ANU
to be made for the organization of Mega awarenessprogramme on the eve of 12.12.2012 and to attemptGuinness World Record in the category of Largest BarefootWalk
Attended a Meeting with Principals and ProgrammeOfficers of NSS Units under the jurisdiction of NSS Cell,ANU spread over Guntur and Prakasham Districts.
Prof.K.V.Rao,Vice-Chancellor, ANU presided over themeeting; Members of NSS Advisory Committee viz.,Sri.K.S.Lakshmana Rao, MLC, Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah,Rector, Prof. R. R. L. Kantam, Registrar, Prof. Z.Vishnuvardhan, OSD & Coordinator (Student Affairs),Prof.G.V.Chalam, Dean, CDC, Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar andothers participated. The meeting reviewed the NSSactivities carried out and also discussed the preparations
Thus National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell, AcharyaNagarjuna University, had successfully organized the worldrecord attempt for the event Largest Barefoot Walk with7,050 (Seven thousand and fifty only).The participants,mostly NSS volunteers of different NSS Units of Guntur and
Mega Event : Awareness Programme Guinness WorldRecord Attempt on Largest Barefoot Walk
* Theme:Walk for Health and Human Values
* Venue: JKC College Road to Don Bosco Church (RingRoad),Guntur
* Date of Attempt:12-12.2012;Time: 09.30 AM – 12.30 PM
* Participants: Anybody mostly NSS Volunteers under ANUjurisdiction
* Total No.of Particpants: 7,050
* Organized by : National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell,Acharya Nagarjuna University
* Previous Record: 2,500 participants, organized by NSSCell, Palamuru University, Mahabub Nagar,A.P., India
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Prakasham districts, successfully walked the minimumdistance of 01 (one only) kilometer barefoot.
The following are the salient features of the event:· The programme was graced by the dignitaries ofANU including Prof.K.V.Rao, VC, Prof. Y.P. Rama Subbaiah,Rector,Prof.R.R.R.L.Kantam, Registrar, Principals ofdifferent colleges and other higher officials; Sri.A.K.RaviKrishna, Sri.K.S.Lakshman Rao, MLC, Sri.P.RamachandraRao, State Liaison Officer, Sri.Rama Krishna, Youth Officer,NSS Regional Centre and others who inaugurated theevent and walked barefoot and stayed at the venue till thecompletion of the record.
The participants displayed placards containing morethan 50 different quotations about human values andwalking for better health
The event broke/created several new records in termsof the participation of most number of ladies, different agegroups and longest distance i.e. 1.4 km etc.
4 HD video cameras, 4 Photo cameras were used todocument the entire programme
The event was witnessed by Dr.Srinatha Chary, NSSCoordinator, Palamuru University, who confirmed andcertified that their record was broken successfully with 7,050participants.
Prakrithi MithraThe NSS unit organized Prakrithi Mithra – World
Telugu Conference, University level preparatoryprogrammes at ANU campus with the cooperation of Dept.of Telugu and Dept. of Environmental Science.
19.12.2012: Organized an awareness rally about theimportance of Telugu and organized talks by different expertsand discussion the entire day.
20.12.2012 : Organized competitions for the studentsin different chosen areas including an innovative Telugutraditional dress show. Prizes were distributed to thewinners. The entire programme was led by Prof.V.VaraPrasad Murthy, HoD, Dept.of Telugu and Dr.K.SumanthKumar, Coordinator, NSS Cell.
31.12.2012 : The Vice-Chancellor released a sum ofRs. 48 lakhs to 300 NSS units on 21-12-2012 towardsregular programme grant as a 1st installment.
Programmes attended by Programme Coordinator, NSSCell, ANU
25.10.2012: Visited NSS Special Camps organizedat Karlapalem, Guntur district and surrounding adoptedvillages.
28.10.2012: Attended as Chief Guest for thevaledictory function of 7 days camp of NSS Special Campsorganized by VTJM & IVTR Degree College ofManagalagiri at Navulur Village (adopted village),Managalagiri Guntur district.
14.11.2012: Guest of Honor at Children’s Daycelebrations at Sri Vivekananda Central School, Tenali andemphasized the importance of inculcating the service motivefrom the childhood itself for better society.
25.11.2012: Participated as Subject Expert forEENADU & VVIT Career Expo organized at SriVenkateshwara Vignana Mandiram,Guntur
28.11.2012: Participated in the ProgrammeCoordinators meeting organized by AP State NSS Cell andNational Green Corps (NGC) of A.P. Pollution Control Boardat Secretariat. In the meeting were chalked out the differentprogrammes to be carried out at university level about theimportance of Telugu and Environment, jointly to beorganized by NSS Cell and NGC as a preparation for WorldTelugu Conference
01.12.2012 : AIDS Day ProgrammesParticipated as Chief Guest for the AIDS awareness
rally at JKC College, GunturParticipated as Chief Guest in the meetings organized
at JKC College and AC College, Guntur, and emphasizedthe responsibilities and role of NSS Volunteers to combatthe AIDS disease
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AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON CREDIT-BASED SYSTEMWith a view to spreading awareness of the Credit –
Based System of evaluation in ANU, an awarenessprogramme was organized by Prof. G.V. Chalam, Dean,College Development Council, ANU. The resource personsProf. P. Nagabhushan, Mysore University and Prof. K.Rammohana Rao, Andhra University, explained that theCredit – Based system would be of great benefit to the stu-dents. Presiding over the programme the Vice-Chancellor,
Prof. K.V. Rao said that this system would be introduced from the academic year 2013-14. The Rector, the Registrar,Deans of faculties and Heads of Departments attended the programme.
NON – TEACHING STAFF PROMOTIONSThe following Non-teaching Staff members were
promoted as follows during October-December 2012.
1. Sri G. Johnson, Superintendent as Assistant Registraron 01.10.2012
2. Sri V. Brahma Reddy, Senior Assistant asSuperintendent on 01.10.2012
3. Sri K. Baji Babu, Junior Assistant as Senior Assistanton 01.10.2012
4. Ch. Sambaiah, Record Assistant as Junior Assistanton 08.10.2012
5. Smt. B. Satyavathi, Assistant Registrar as DeputyRegistrar on 01.11.2012
6. Sri A. Venkateswarlu, Superintendent as AssistantRegistrar on 01.11.2012
7. Sri N. Yobu, Senior Assistant as Superintendent on01.11.2012
8. Smt. M. Sabitha Sushanthi, Stenographer asSuperintendent on 01.11.2012
9. A.V. Padmavathi, Junior Assistant as Senior Assistanton 01.11.2012
10. Smt. M. Venkatamma, Junior Assistant as SeniorAssistant on 01.11.2012
11. Sri M. Venkateswarlu, Assistant Cook as Head Cookon 03.11.2012
12. Smt. T. Sarada, Supplier as Assistant Cook on03.11.2012
13. Sri S. Bhaskara Reddy, NMR (TS) was appointed asjunior assistant on 06.11.2012
14. Smt. P. Nagalakshmi, Senior Assistant asSuperintendent on 10.11.2012
15. Sri S. Sambi Reddy, Junior Assistant as SeniorAssistant on 10.11.2012
16. Sri B. Nagi Reddy, Record Assistant as Junior Assistanton 21.12.2012
17. Sri E. Srinivasa Reddy, Record Assistant as JuniorAssistant on 21.12.2012
OBITUARYSmt. N. Bhagyalatha, Superintendent, died on 01.10.2012
Sri. B. Paul, Cleaner, died on 23.10.2012.
Sri Bhinabahadur Thapa, Watchman, died on 07.11.2012
The University conveyed deep condolences to thebereaved families.
NON-TEACHING STAFF RETIREMENT
The following Non-Teaching Staff retired fromservice on attaining superannuation during the periodOctober - December 2012. The non -teaching staffassociation (VIKASA) felicitated them.
Smt. M. SavitriDeputy Registrar
31.10.2012
Sri P. Sankara RaoSenior Assistant
31.10.2012
P. Raja GopalHead Cook31.10.2012
The University places on record the valuableservices rendered by them and wishes them apeaceful retired life.
G. KesavuluGr. I Driver31.10.2012
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South Zone Inter-University Volleyball (Women)Tournament 2012-13
Acharya Nagarjuna University organised the SouthZone Inter-University Volleyball(Women) Tournament from28th to 31st October, 2012. Fifty-five teams from the southernpart of the country participated in this prestigious tournament.
This tournament was inaugurated on 28th October, 2012by the Chief Guest Sri. V. Venugopal, Assistant GeneralManager, State Bank of India, Region–I, Guntur. Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor of ANU, presided overthe function. The Guests of Honour were Sri A. RamanaRao, Arjuna & Dronacharya Awardee; Prof.B.R.Vijaya Rao,former Director of Physical Education, A.N.U., Prof.Y.P.Rama Subbaiah, Rector, A.N.U., Prof. T. UmaMaheswara Rao, Principal, College of Arts, Commerce &Law., Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, O.S.D., A.N.U., Prof. P.K.Subramaniam, A.I.U. Observer, Sri Ashok Kumar, Chairman,Referees Board. This tournament was conducted on Knock-out-cum- league basis. The following is the result:
WINNERS Anna University, ChennaiRUNNERS -UP Mahatma Gandhi University, KottayamIII - PLACE University of Calicut, CalicutIV - PLACE SRM University, Kattankulathur
The Prize Distribution Ceremony for South Zone Inter-University Volleyball(Women) Tournament was conductedon 31st October, 2012. Sri Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar,M.L.A., Ponnur Constituency was the Chief Guest of the
function and Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANUpresided over the function. The Guests of Honour wereProf. R.R.L.Kantam, Registrar, Prof.E.Srinivasa Reddy,Principal, College of Engineering & Technology, Prof. G.BabuRao, Principal, College of Planning & Architecture,Prof.A.Prameela Rani, Principal, College of PharmaceuticalSciences, A.N.U
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CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC SOCIALISM -LECTURES
CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN AFRO-ASIANPHILOSOPHIES
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSThe Andhra Pradesh Economic Association II Pre-
Annual Conference on Infrastructure and Economic De-velopment with Special Reference to Power Sector inAndhra Pradesh was organized on 31.12.2012 in the De-partment of Economics, ANU. Prof. M. Koteswara Rao,Head of the Department of Economics, is the local organiz-ing secretary.
A Workshop on Research Methodology in Econom-ics sponsored by ICSSR was organized from 17.01.2013to 23.01.2013 in the Department of Economics. Prof. M.Koteswara Rao, Head of the Department of Economics, isthe Co-ordinator of the Workshop.
Dr. K.R.R. Mohan Rao Centre for ScientificSocialism, organized a series of lecture programmes inANU.
Dr.Vamsi Charan, University of Hyderabad,delivered a lecture on the theme entitled EconomicTurbulence in Capitalism: Twentieth Century andBeyond on October 5th, 2012. Capitalism, for the last twodecades, particularly since 2007-2008 has beenundergoing unprecedented crisis. There is no unifiedframework in mainstream economics that can explain theroot cause of this deep crisis that capitalism has beenundergoing, he pointed out. Dr. Vamsi was of the opinionthat Marx’s economic theory is one of the few theoriesthat can explain different crisis moments in thecapitalism of the twentieth century and beyond. Thismeeting was chaired by Prof.K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor ofthe University.
Prof. Murzban Jal, Indian Institute of Education,Pune, delivered a lecture at Dr. K.R.R. Mohan Rao Centrefor Scientific Socialism of ANU on The Legacy of KarlMarx on December 12th, 2012. Dr. Jal said that Karl Marxand his theoretical legacy has been subjected to severecriticism in the wake of the demise of the Soviet Union andother East European socialist countries in 1990’s. Furtherdeath sentence was also passed against Marxism, sinceits prognosis as to the fate of capitalism has gone wrong.He said that against the background of late 1990’s EastAsian economic crisis and particularly the economic crisisof 2007-2008, thinkers the world over started to reviewKarl Marx and his theoretical legacy and to arrive at anunderstanding that Marxism is not just another hypothesisthat might be replaced tomorrow by some other. Marxismis the philosophy of history and to renounce it is to dig thegrave of reason in history, explained Dr. Jal. Prof.K.V.Rao,Vice-Chancellor of the University, presided over theprogramme.
Prof. K.S. Chalam, a noted economist and former UPSCmember, gave a lecture on Native Schools of Thoughtand Dominant Philosophies in India on October 9th,2012 in the campus. Indigenous schools of thoughtdeveloped by different groups of people in India during avast stretch of period before and after the Christian erawere suppressed whether wittingly or unwittingly. There isan urgent need to explore these thought currents andexamine their relevancy and the contribution they made tothe general fund of Indian intellectual history, said Prof.K.S.Chalam in his lecture organized under the aegis ofProf. K. Satchidananda Murty Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies. He further stressed that micro-levelstudy of these questions will help us to understand thenuances of this submerged problem. This lectureprogramme was chaired by Prof.K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellorof the University.
INITIATIVES TOWARDS POWERSAVINGS
As a part of sincere drive in achieving significantreduction in power consumption that would go in tune with“power saved is power produced”, ANU has initiated withimmediate effect a number steps that include _
* Replacement of 800W metal halide light fittings fixedin the sports fields with sufficient number 120WInduction light fittings with the same lighting intensities.
* Operating water pump sets with motors of capacitieslower than 20 HP in hostels.
* Replacing the present 150w SW/MV/MH light fittingswith 24W LED ones.
* Replacing 60W Incandescent lights in Women’sHostels with CFL bulbs.
* Replacing 150W/70W MV/SV/MH street lights nearWomen’s Hostels, Centre for Distance Education andGuest House with 24W LED light fittings.
* Immediate visits to Hostels, Departments / Sections /Centres by Principals, Chief Wardens, with DEE(Electrical) to identify unnecessary / unauthorized useof Electrical appliances / fittings such as Electricalstoves, Air Conditioners etc. for a future course ofaction on the power consumption of such appliances.
* Measures to install solar power generation plants inthe campus in a phased manner at the followingplaces:
a. Heating Systems for Hostel
b. Lighting for Administrative Building
c. Street Lighting wherever possible
d. Hostel Kitchens
8. Implementation of Green House concept in the future
construction of buildings.
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VISIT OF PANAMA UNIVERSITY TEAM
In connection with the MOU between AcharyaNagarjuna University and Panama University, Republicof Panama a team from Panama Visited AcharyaNagarjuna University. Prof. Carmenza Spandafora,Senior Scientist, Co-Ordinator of the Centre for Cellularand Molecular Biology of Disease (INDICASAT AIP) andSmt. Olens, Ukrine, were given a warm welcome byUniversity Vice-Chancellor K.V.Rao.
Prof Carmenza Spandafora, while speaking, saidthat the MOU between Acharya Nagarjuna University andPanama University, Republic of Panama would make agreat benefit to the registered 15 Ph.D students and in thepresent year some more students can register for Ph.D. Inthis contest there was interaction between the visitors anduniversity officials and other professors who participatedin this session. Prof. Carmenza Spandafora, and SmtOlens, Ukrine also interacted with students and staff ofthe Biotechnology Department, Acharya NagarjunaUniversity, Guntur.
from A.N.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences took thethird place. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V.Rao, theRegistrar Prof. R.R.L. Kantham, the Principal Prof.A.Prameela Rani, the staff and the students of ANU Collegeof Pharmaceutical Sciences congratulated the winningteam which consisted of Ms.Y.Jayanthi, Mr.D.Siva,Mr.T.V.Subba Rao & Mr K.Shyam Prasad and wished themto continue in the same spirit in future also.
ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES WINSREGIONAL PHARMA QUIZ
The regional level Pharma Quiz competitions wereorganized in Guntur on 25.11.2012 at CIPS, Lam by MYBO,a voluntary organization, established by Pharmacyprofessionals, with Mr.G.S.N. Koteswara Rao, Asst.Professor, VITAM College of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Visakhapatnam as the Director. Students belonging to 15Colleges from Guntur, Krishna, and Prakasham districtsparticipated in the competitions. In the final round, students
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about 70 courses in 10 diversified faculties such as Commerce, Education, Engineering, Humanities,Law, Management, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences and Sports Sciences throughthe following six colleges located within the campus.
(1) College of Arts, Commerce and Law(2) College of Sciences(3) College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences(4) College of Engineering and Technology(5) College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
(6) College of Architecture and Planning
In addition, the Post-Graduate campus at Ongole is offering seven courses in Economics,Commerce, History, Management, Mathematics, Education and Social Work.
In order to intensify the effort of the University towards fulfillment of the cause of HigherEducation, it is felt necessary and imperative to enlist the support of all the stakeholders. I, therefore,appeal to all the Prominent persons of the area, Philanthropists, Social Servants and all the kindheartedpeople to join me in leading the bandwagon of Development of Acharya Nagarjuna University. YourDonation in cash or kind is regarded as invaluable. The Donations made to the University are eligiblefor 100% deduction from Taxable Income. This Appeal is made with a fervent hope that theUniversity will be favoured and remembered by every one of you as a sweet memory. You maycontact the Registrar of the University (Phone: 0863-2293269; 2346102 or on his mobile9441597927: Fax : 0863 - 2293320) for further information and procedure.
Prof. K. Viyyanna RaoVice-Chancellor.
Date: 31-12-2012 Acharya Nagarjuna University
Acharya Nagarjuna University has come into being as the brainchild of thethen Chief Minister Dr. Jalagam Vengala Rao, encouraged by the Minister forHigher Education, at that time Sri Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao. The Universitywas inaugurated by the then President of India Dr. Fakruddin Ali Ahmed, fulfillingthe aspirations of the people of the area. Keeping in view the cultural foundationsof the area, the University was named after the great Buddhist philosopher,Nagarjuna. The University, being established in an area of the most brilliant andeducated intelligentsia, has been striving hard to fulfill the higher education needsof the people. From the brief period of its existence of 35 years, the Universityhas emerged as the most preferred destination of higher learning in the disciplinesof Arts, Commerce, Management, Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering,Pharmacy and Architecture.
Pandit Jawaharlal observed that “A University stands for humanism, fortolerance, for reason, for the adventure of ideas and for the search of truth. Itstands for the onward march of the human race towards ever higher objectives.If the Universities discharge their duties adequately, then it is well with the Nationand the People.” Keeping this ideal in view, every initiative is being taken to keepthe University vibrant in extending higher education to the people of AndhraPradesh in particular and others in general. At present, the University is offering
