Vol. XV : No. 4 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION JANUARY - MARCH 2014

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

Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registrar, A.N.U.Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & LawProf. C. Rambabu, Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences

Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U.Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept.

of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva RamaPrasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B.Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. ofSociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c;President, VIKASA, ANU.

E-mail : shiela.newsletter@gmail.com

Acharya Nagarjuna University organized an Academic Exhibition in the campus during January 1-2,2014, which evoked tremendous response from the students. In all, 46 departments in the university andaffiliated colleges participated in the exhibition, which served to elicit the latent talent and creativity in thestudents. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao inaugurated the exhibition which was presided over bythe Rector Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah. Present in the Inaugural were the Registrar Prof. P. Rajasekhar, thePrincipals of the University Colleges Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Prof. P.P.S. Paul Kumar, Prof. E. SreenivasaReddy, Prof. Prameela Rani and the OSD Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao. The Dean, College Development Council,Prof. G.V. Chalam was the Convenor of the Academic Exhibition, the third one to be held in the campus. Alarge number of students from schools and colleges visited the stalls on both the days.

The Chief Guest for the Valedictory was Mr. Nagababu, DRO, who appreciated the efforts of thestudents in showcasing their innovative ideas and designing their exhibits.

ACADEMIC EXHIBITION

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Date Particulars1-1-14 Inaugural of Academic Exhibition2-1-14 Lecture-Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies,

by Prof. Druv Raina, JNU, DelhiUG Examination review meeting

3-1-14 CDE Advisory Committee meetingCDE 18th Meeting of the Core Board of Studies.

6-1-14 INSPIRE Programme at JMJ College, TenaliMeeting of Affiliated Colleges Principals (UGCrecognised)1st Conference of Architecture & Planning institution inAP

7-1-14 Youth Festival, ANU Campus – InauguralCDE Advisory committee meeting & Core Board ofStudies meeting

8-1-14 Student Interaction meetingPG Courses Awareness Programme at Ongole

9-1-14 Discussion with Sri Rajan, Hyderabad for Education &Training ProgrammeInaugurated Medical Camp, KakaniValedictory function of Youth Festival, ANU Campus.

10-1-14 Attended national seminar (Computing Accounting) atAndhra University, Visakhapatnam

13-1-14 International conference on Navigation System andSignal Processing Application, ANUAll India Inter-University Soft Ball (Men & Women) -Inauguration

17-1-14 Research Advisory Committee meeting.Meeting on Free software

18-1-14 Met with the Hon’ble Governor at GunturPrize distribution function at All India Inter-UniversitySoftball Tournament in ANU campusMeeting with 6 Colleges (ANU Campus) Principals

20-1-14 In New Delhi23-1-14 PECET Workshop on Physical Education Methodology

SC to AS meeting in Committee room24-1-14 Prof. K.S.Murthy Memorial Lecture

Meeting at Krishna University25-1-14 Women Entrepreneurs Training organised by the

Director, International Students cell15 years of celebrations at GCKVN Degree College,Sangadigunta

26-1-14 Republic Day celebrations in ANU campus27-1-14 Retirement function of Prof. M.Satyanarayana, Telugu

Department

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTSBOS meeting in committee roomIncome Tax meeting with Accounts staff and UniversityAuditor

28-1-14 Annual Day celebrations at BHH Degree College forWomen, Guntur

29-1-14 Dr. Vijaya Ratnam’s felicitation function30-1-14 Inauguration of National seminar on Buddhist Studies

Meeting on Centre for Entrepreneurship DevelopmentMeeting at Venkateswara Balakuteer

31-1-14 11th Foundation Day celebration of CDENT Staff Retirement function for 4 membersMedical Advisory Committee meetingAnnual Day celebrations at MKR & M Degree College,Duggirala

1-2-14 Meeting with AUNTEA membersUniversity Budget Meeting

3-2-14 Inauguration of Water Plant at Commerce Dept. by SriRayapati Sambasivarao

4-2-14 Felicitation function of Prof. N.VijayaratnamMeeting on Budget reviewMeeting with ACE, & Coordinator on UG Exams issue.

6-2-14 Occasional lecture by Dr. Gupta, organized by Centrefor Scientific Socialism University of Calcutta.

7-2-14 Inaugural Programme of National Seminar on “The statusof Tribal women in India”, by Dept. of Social Work

8-2-14 XXXII Annual Conference of the A. P EconomicAssociation (APEA) at Maris Stella College, Vijayawada.

10-2-14 CAS interviews in Committee room, ANU11-2-14 Inaugural of National Conference on “Emerging Trends

in Physical Education”Prof D.Rama Kotaiah Endowment lecture by S.N.SubbaRao.Smt.Vasanta Balamohandas Foundation AwardsFunction at Guntur.

14-2-14 Inauguration of the National seminar on “E-ContentDevelopment”, ANU campus

15-2-14 Alumni MeetAnniversary of Westbury School, TenaliInaugural Function of Nutri Vision at Vijayawada

16-2-14 Building inauguration - Sri Harshini Degree College,Ongole

18-2-14 Establishment of IMW Solar Generating station Technicalpresentation plan of action

20-2-14 National Seminar on Renewable Energies, Ecosystemsand Sustainable Environmental Management.

21-2-14 Alumni Association meeting with ANU colleges principalsMeeting on Research Admissions, Scholarships,Contingencies amounts of Depts of Sciences and Arts.Distribution of Scholarships at Sarada College

22-2-14 Inaugural of National Seminar by HRM Dept.23-2-14 Felicitation Programme at Chirala25-2-14 97th Meeting at APSCHE, Hyderabad28-2-14 129th Meeting of SC to AS, Building Committee meeting1-3-14 Techno Festival at Chalapathi Institute of Technology,

Lam2-3-14 Botany Department - SAP Meeting

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University College of Arts, Commerce & Law includingPhysical Education:I Prize – Dept. of Tourism & Hospital Management, ANUII Prize – Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, ANUIII Prize – ANU College of Physical Education & Sports Sciences

University College of Sciences:I Prize – Dept. of Bio-Technology, ANUII Prize – Dept. of Microbiology, ANUIII Prize – Dept. of Physics, ANU

3-3-14 Inaugural of National Seminar “The Changing Dimen-sions of Public Relations” -Journalism Department.B.C. Association meeting

4-3-14 PECET Meeting5-3-14 Left for Port Blair6-3-14 Gave Keynote on “Opportunities and Challenges” in

National Conference organised by Dr.K.V. Ramanamurthy, ICT.

10-3-14 National Seminar by Dept. of Social Work , PG Centre,Ongole

12-3-14 Alumni Association meeting with HOD’s14-3-14 National Workshop an “Role of Modern Instrumentation

Techniques” by College of Pharmaceutical Sciences”15-3-14 Inaugural Function of ANUSODHANA-2014

Meeting regarding CDE M.Ed., course.17-3-14 Visit of Poland Delegates-Dept of Physics18-3-14 College Day of Ongole P.G. Campus.19-3-14 UGC MRP meeting with PIS Project period completed

National Conference on Emerging Trends in Marketingat KLCEUICAR Award function by Bandaru Srinivasa Rao atAnanthavarappaduBook release function at S.V.Temple, Gardens

22-3-14 National seminar of Dept.of Economics on “AgrarianDistress”; ANU College Day - Arts CollegeSchool Foundation Tulasi Ram Prasad

24-3-14 National Seminar on “Genomics and Proteomics: byDepartment of BiotechnologyLecture Programme on “Caste and Democracy"Inaugural Programme of the “Special CampingProgramme” at Kaza Village,

25-3-14 Executive Council meeting26-3-14 Retirement function of Smt. B.Nagamanimma, Library

Assistant27-3-14 National Seminar on “Advances in Metal-Matrix

Composites (AMMC-2K14)”Felicitation to Smt.Nagamani, Library Asst, by OfficersAssociationScience College Day

28-3-14 Inauguration of Statue of Prof.G.S.Raju in ANU70th Academic Senate meeting at Deichmann hall

29-3-14 National Seminar by MBA-IBWomen’s Day Celebrations -Puraskar to Smt. Ravu BalaSaraswathi

31-3-14 Programme by Nagarjuna Sangeetha Academy, Guntur.

Professional Colleges-Engineering, Pharmacy & Architecture:I Prize – Mech. Engg. Branch, College of Engineering, ANUII Prize – College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ANUIII Prize – Com. Sci. & Engg. Branch, College of Eng. ANU

Affiliated Colleges:I Prize – Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur.

II Prize – St’s Ann’s College, Guntur.

III Prize – RVR College of Education, Guntur.

VISIT OF POLAND TEAM

Prof. Michal Piasecki, Professor in Physics andProf. Margaret Piasecki, Professor in Psychology of JanDlugosz University, Czestochowa, Poland, visited theUniversity on 17th March, 2014 and discussed with theUniversity authorities the possibility of collaboration withthe Departments of Physics, Biotechnology, English andBusiness Management of the University.

Prof. Michal Piasecki also delivered a talk on “Non-Linear optical properties of glass ceramic materials” in thePhysics Department on 18th March, 2014.

WATER PLANT INAUGURATION

Sri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao, M.P., inaugurateda Mineral Water Plant near the Univeristy Arts building at acost of Rs. 4.10 lakhs, sanctioned from MP LADS on 3-2-2014. Present in the programme were the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao, the Rector Prof. Y.P.Ramasubbaiah, the Registrar Prof. P. Rajasekhar, theUniversity Engineer Sri Kumar Raja, and other staff.

Several prizes were given away to the best works in the Valedictory session of the Academic Exhibition.

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ANU, ONGOLE CAMPUS National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics, ANU OngoleCampus, organized a National Seminar on EmergingTrends In Mathematics and Its Applications during 6-7March, 2014, sponsored by UGC & AP State Council ofHigher Education. The seminar was inaugurated by theChief Guest Prof. Y. R. Haragopal Reddy, former Vice-Chancellor of ANU. Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registrar of ANU,presided over the function. Dr. M. Gnaneswara Reddy, theDirector of the Seminar, spoke on the theme of the seminarwhile Prof. N. Bhaskar Reddy delivered the keynoteaddress.

Prof.Y.P. Rama Subbaiah, Rector of theUniversity, presided over the Valedictory function whileProf. P.V. Arunachalam, former Vice-Chancellor ofDravidian University, delivered the valedictory address.

A UGC sponsored National Seminar on AgraianIssues and Challenges in Andhra Pradesh wasconducted on March 22-23, 2014 by the Department ofEconomics with Prof. P. Narasimha Rao, as the SeminarDirector. This seminar had eight technical tracks and 97papers were received. Prof. K. V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor,presided over the inaugural function and Sri Y.Nagendranath, President of Andhra Pradesh RythangaSamakhya, was the Chief Guest while Sri Y. SanjivRangrrass, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC Limited,delivered the keynote adders. Around 150 delegatesattended the seminar from across the country.

The Bommidala Department of Human ResourceManagement organized a National Seminar on EmergingTrends in Industrial Relations during 22-23 February2014. The Chief Guest was Dr. Bommidala Sri KrishnaMurthy while the keynote speaker was Sri RaviSrinivasan. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao presidedover the Inaugural function.

A Book entitled Empowerment of Women in India(New Strategies) edited by Dr. Nagaraju Battu with Dr.V. Tulasi Das and V.N. Nirmala as Associate Editors,was released in the Inaugural Session.

NATIONAL SEMINAR IN DEPT. OF HRM

NATIONAL SEMINAR IN JOURNALISM

The Department of Journalism and MassCommunication, Acharya Nagarjuna University,conducted a National Seminar on The ChangingDimensions of Public Relations on March 3rd, 2014.The Seminar was inaugurated by the Vice-ChancellorProf. K.V.Rao while Prof. C.K. Sardana and Dr.C.V.Narasimha Reddy were the Guests of Honour andMr.Johnson Choragudi, Regional Joint Director, was theKeynote speaker.

The Seminar was organised by Dr.G. Anita, Co-ordinator of the Department. Many academicians,Research Scholars, Students and other PR professionalsfrom different states participated in this seminar.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATIONCentre for Distance Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, received permission from the Southern Regional

Committee, NCTE, Bangalore, in the month of March 2014 to commence M.Ed. course with 250 seats under distancemode from the academic year 2014-15.

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National Seminar on the "Status of Tribal Womenin India"

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

The Dept. of Environmental Sciences, ANU,organised a National Seminar on Renewable Energies,Ecosystems and Sustainable EnvironmentalManagement on 20-21 February, 2014. Prof. K. ViyyannaRao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, in his inaugural address,delineated the efforts made by the University to utilise solarenergy. The Chief Guest was Sri E. Narasimhulu, IFS, ChiefConservator of Forests (Planning & Extension) Guntur, andthe Guest of Honour was Sri G. Haranadh Babu, Project

Director, NEDCAP, Guntur. Prof. G.R. K. Naidu, SriVenkateswara University, Tirupati, Prof. C. Rambabu,Principal, University College of Sciences, Prof. E.U.B. Reddiand Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, also spoke on the occasion.The valedictory function was presided over by Prof. Y.P.Ramasubbaiah, Rector, ANU, while Sri M. Anjaneyulu,Principal Controller of Defence Accounts, Kolkata, was theChief Guest. Sri Anjaneyulu honoured the members of theUppalapadu Bird Protection Committee. Dr. A.V.V.S. Swamywas the Director and Dr. P. Brahmaji Rao was theOrganising Secretary of the Seminar.

Workshop on ScienceThe Dept. of Environmental Sciences conducted

an interactive Workshop on Science and Society incollaboration with Delhi Science Forum and Jana VignanaVedika on 7th March, 2014. Dr. Prabir Purkayastha,Chairman of Delhi Science Forum, moderated theworkshop. Co-ordinator of the Dept. Dr. A.V.V.S. Swamy,Dr. Suresh, Chairman, Jana Vignana Vedika, Guntur Districtand Dr. P. Brahmaji Rao, participated in the workshop.

National Seminar on “NGOs and Civil Society inthe Era of Globalization”

The Department of Sociology and Social Workorganized a UGC National Seminar on NGOs and CivilSociety in the Era of Globalization, in ANU Campusduring 18th -19th March, 2014. The Chief Guest was Dr.Arun Kumar K. Mohanty, Director, AMG IndiaInternational, Chilakaluripet, while Keynote Address wasgiven by Prof. R. D. Sampath Kumar, Dept. of Social Work,Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and the President ofthe Seminar was Prof. Y.P. Rama Subbaiah, Rector, ANU.More than 150 participants from various Universities,affiliated Colleges, NGO’s attended the Seminar andpresented 84 papers. The Chief Guest for the valedictorywas Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registrar, ANU, and thevaledictory address was given by Prof. C. VenkataChelam Periyar, University Salem. Dr. M. Trimurthi Rao,Coordinator, Dept. of Sociology and Social Work was theDirector of the Seminar.

The Department of Sociology and Social Workorganized a UGC National Seminar on The Status of TribalWomen In India: Issues, Challenges and Strategies forEmpowerment during 7th -8th February, 2014. The ChiefGuest for the Inaugural was Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao and Prof. M. Lakshmipathi Raju gave theKeynote Address. University Rector Prof. Y.P. RamaSubbaiah, Registrar Prof. P. Rajasekhar, OSD Prof. A.V.Dattatreya Rao, and Principal, University College of Arts,Commerce and Law Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, werethe Guests of Honour. Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao, Dean,Faculty of Social Sciences presided over the Inauguralprogramme of the Seminar. Sri Devara Vasu, Special Guest,delivered the lead lecture while delegates of several statespresented the papers. Dr. M. Trimurthi Rao, was the Directorof the Seminar.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK

National Seminar on Environmental Management

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INSPIRE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMBUDDHIST STUDIES SEMINAR

The Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studiesorganized a UGC Sponsored National Seminar onBuddhist Applied Philosophy during January 30-31, 2014in the campus. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Raopresided over the Inaugural session while the Chief Guestwas Prof. P.R. Bhat, IIT Mumbai. Also present were Dr.Arun Kumar Mohanty, Director, AMG International,Chilakaluripet and Sri Gadde Mangaiah, the Rector Prof.Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, the Coordinator of the Centre Dr.L.Udayakumar, staff and students of the University.

ANU College of Sciences conducted INSPIREInternship programme during 29th March-2nd April 2014.150 intermediate students who scored more than 90% asper the guidelines from different colleges had registeredfor the programme. In the inaugural function of the 5 dayProgramme Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU,Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy, former Vice-Chancellor, ANU,Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, ANU, were present. TheKeynote Address was delivered by Prof. G. RajaramiReddy, Professor of Zoology and Vice-Chancellor, V.S.University, Nellore, on “Trends in Neuro Science”.

Other resource persons were Prof. N. Veeraiah,Department of Physics, ANU, Prof. P. Appa Rao, Universityof Hyderabad, Prof. D. Raghunandana Rao,M.D,D.M,NIMS, Hyderabad; Prof. M. Ghanashyama Krishna,Department of Physics; Prof. P. Suresh, Department ofChemistry, University of Hyderabad; Prof. J.K. Dey, IIT,Khagarpur, Prof. V.Kannan, Department of Mathematics,University of Hyderabad; and Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao,Department of Biotechnology, ANU; S.S. BhatnagarAwardee Dr. G. Narahari Sastry from I.I.C.T., Hyderabad;Prof. N. Siva Kumar, University of Hyderabad; Prof. A.Ramachandraiah, NIT, Warangal and Prof. A.V.DattatreyaRao, Department of Statistics, ANU; Prof. LalithaGuruprasad, from University of Hyderabad; Prof. B. N.Reddy, Osmania University, Hyderabad and BhatnagarAwardee Dr. K. Gopalan, NGRL, Hyderabad.

Prof. C. Rambabu was the Convener and Prof.K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao the Organizing Secretary of theprogramme.

NANO – TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR

The Department of Nano-Technology organized aUGC National Workshop on Advances in MaterialProcessing during 28th-29th March 2014 in the universitycampus. Prof. N. Veeraiah presided over the inauguralfunction graced by Prof. K.V. Rao Vice-Chancellor, ANUand Prof. Y. R. Haragopal Reddy, former Vice-Chancellor,ANU. The Resource Persons for the Workshop were Prof.S. Suryanarayana Rao, Dept. of Physics, IIT, Hyderabad;Dr. I. Sreekanth, Scientist, DRDO, Hyderabad; and Prof.N. Veeraiah, Dept. of Physics, HCU, Hyderabad. Dr. M.Rami Reddy, Co-ordinator, Department of Nano-Technologywas the Convener for the Workshop attended byresearchers and students from various departments andorganizations.

BIOTECHNOLOGY SEMINARDepartment of Biotechnology conducted a National

Seminar & Workshop on Genomics and Proteomics: AnInformatics Approach on 24th& 25th March 2014. Vice-Chancellor Prof K.V.Rao, inaugurated the seminar and Key-note address was delivered by Prof. C. Suresh Kumar fromSri Krishna Devaraya University. Director of the Seminar &Workshop Dr.A.Krishna Satya presented the theme of theWorkshop which had four technical sessions.

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Acharya Nagarjuna University organized the YouthFestival in the campus during January 7-9, 2014 in whichstudents from more than 50 colleges of Guntur andPrakasam districts took part. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V.Rao inaugurated the Youth Festival. The Chief Guest wasSri P.V. Sunil Kumar, Inspector General of Police (IG),Guntur Range, advised the students to set high goals inorder to reach good positions as per the expectations oftheir parents.

Students vied with one another in competitionsconducted in theatre, fine arts, dance, quiz, music, literaryevents and spot photographs. The Coordinator of the YouthFestival was Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal of theCollege of Arts, Commerce and Law, while Dr. S. MuraliMohan was the Assistant Coordinator.

The Chief Guest for the Valedictory of the YouthFestival was Sri A. R. Laya, who regaled the audiencewith songs rendered through whistling. Another guest wasMs. Anjana Soumya who enlivened the evening with hersinging.

YOUTH FESTIVAL

INSTALLATION OF STATUE OF DR. G.S. RAJU

The bronze statue of Dr.G.S.Raju, Chairman, SirisGroup of Industries, was installed on the premises of ANUCollege of Pharmaceutical Sciences on March 28, 2014.Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Prof.A.Prameela Rani, Principal, ANUCPS, Prof.Y.R.HaragopalReddy, former Vice-Chancellor, ANU, recalled theunforgettable services rendered by Dr.G.S.Raju to thepharmacy field and his generous donations to the university.Later, Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, inaugurated the new sportsground on the premises of ANUCPS.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESNational Workshop

A UGC sponsored National Workshop wasorganised during 14th -15th March, 2014 at ANU Collegeof Pharmaceutical Sciences on Role of ModernInstrumentation Techniques in Current Concepts ofPharmaceutical Sciences. Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao,Vice-Chancellor, ANU, presided over the inaugural function andDr.T.V.Narayana, Indian Pharmaceutical Association,Education Division Chairman and PCI member, was theChief Guest. Dr. Narayana spoke of the need for pharmacycolleges to have tie-up with industries for providing fieldexposure for the budding pharmacists. Prof.A.PrameelaRani, Principal of the college, was the Workshop Convener.Staff members, students and representatives from variousindustries displayed latest equipment. 250 members fromdifferent affiliated colleges participated in the Workshop.

Obituary T. Krishna, Time Scale NMR, died on 22-01-2014. Ch. Papa, Rice Cleaner, died on 06-02-2014. N. Subba Rao, Time Scale NMR, died on 10-02-2014. N.Ramaiah, Daily Wage worker, died on 05-02-2014.

The University conveyed condolences to the bereaved families.

NON- TEACHING STAFF NEWSRetirement

The following Non-Teaching Staff have retired fromservice on attaining superannuation. The Non-TeachingStaff Association felicitated them in acknowledgement ofthe services rendered by them. The University wishes thema happy retired life.

Smt. D. NagamanimmaLibrary Assistant

on 31-3-2014

Promotions

The following Non-Teaching Staff were promotedduring the period January to March 2014 as follows:

Sri B. Deva Prasad as Superintendent on 28-01-2014.Sri P. Mohan Rao as Senior Assistant on 28-01-2014.Sri Ch.Kondaiah as Senior Assistant on 01-02-2014.Sri B. Siva Nageswara Rao as Junior Asst. on 18-03-2014.

Sri L. Anka Rao,Senior Assistanton 31-01-2014

Sri R.VenkateswaraRao, Attenderon 31-1-2014

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COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYSWORLD FOREST DAY

The Dept. of Environmental Sciences of the ANUCollege of Sciences celebrated the World Forest Day on21st March 2014 in the campus. The keynote speaker wasDr. T. Patanjali Sastri, environment protection activist andPresident, Center for Environment, Rajahmundry. TheVice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao, Prof. C. Rambabu,Principal, ANU College of Sciences, Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Dr. P. Brahmaji Rao, Head of theDepartment and members of the Environment ProtectionForce, Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, Dr. A.V.V.S. Swamy andMr. Sasidhar were also present.

ANU observed the Martyrs’Day on January 30, 2014 on theoccasion of Mahatma Gandhi’sDeath Anniversary. In a meetingorganized by the Centre forGandhian Studies, the Vice-Chancellor led the university staff inpaying homage to the great leaderwho had inspired countless peoplethe world over. Prof. M.V. RamkumarRatnam, Coordinator of the Centre,faculty and students were present.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYCentre for Women’s Studies, ANU, organized the

celebrations of International Women’s Day (March 8) on29th March, 2014. As per the tradition of the University, theCentre honoured the first generation playback singer andfilm actress Smt. Rao Balasaraswathi Devi with VisishtaMahila Puraskar. Vice - Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Raopresided over the function while Prof. V. Chandra SekharRao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce and Lawand Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Officer on Special Duty,graced the occasion as Guests of Honour. Smt.Ratnamala, eminent feminist writer and activist fromHyderabad, and Dr. V. Jyothi, academician from Guntur,also spoke on the occasion. A large number of staff andstudents participated in the programme. Prof. Ch. SwaroopaRani, Director of Centre for Women’s Studies, explainedabout the activities of the Centre.

116TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF PHULEThe university observed

the 116th Death Anniversary ofMahatma Phule on 17 March2014. Staff and students, led bythe Vice-Chancellor, garlandedhis statue and paid tributes tothe great social reformer.

65th REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

Acharya Nagarjuna University organized the 65th

Republic Day celebrations on 26-01-2014 in a grandmanner. The day was marked by the enthusiasticparticipation of teams from university departments andaffiliated colleges in the Republic Day parade. In theprogramme coordinated by the Principal of ANU Collegeof Engineering & Technology Prof. E. Sreenivasa Reddy,the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao gave a clarion call foryouth and students to contribute to the progress of thenation. Other university officials, staff and studentsparticipated in the celebrations. Prizes were given awayto the best performing teams in the Parade.

MARTYRS’ DAY

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FAFAFAFAFACULCULCULCULCULTY NEWSTY NEWSTY NEWSTY NEWSTY NEWS

Prof. N. Veeraiah, Dept. of Physics, was elected as Fellowof Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences at its annualmeeting held on 27th January, 2014 at PalamuruUniversity, Mahabubnagar.

Dr. R. Ramesh Raju, Dept. of Chemistry, was appontedas Associate Fellow of AP Academi of Sciences – 2013by AP Academi of Sciences, Hyderabad.

Venkata Rathnamma.V., Dept. of Zoology, was selectedas Associate Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Akademi ofSciences - 2013 in recognition of her contribution toScience and Technology on 27th January 2014.

Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & SocialWork, was appointed as a Reviewer for ConferenceProceedings of International Conference onTransformation of Business Trends and Challenges, NewBook Review Publishing House (NBRPH), Maharashtra,January, 2014, (ISBN: 13:9788192152882).

Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Dept.of English, was appointedas Registrar of theuniversity on 1-1-2014consequent upon thesuperannuation of Prof.Kantam. Prof. Rajasekharhad previously served asthe Coordinator, UGExams and Co-ordinator,UGC-NET Coachingscheme, ANU.

Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Dept. ofStatistics, was appointed as Officer onSpecial Duty, ANU on 2-1-2014. He wasformerly the Principal of the UniversityCollege of Sciences in addition torendering his services in severalpositions.

Prof. K. John Paul, Dept. of Geology, was appointed asCoordinator, UGC-NET Coaching scheme on 3-2-2014.

Dr. L. Uday Kumar, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies,was appointed as Coordinator, UG Exams, ANU on1-1-2014.Dr. V. Venkateswarlu, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work,was appointed as Coordinator, P.G. Exams, on 21-3-2014.

Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Dept. of Economics, was appointedas Assistant Chief Warden while Dr. Amarendra Babu,Dept. of Mathematics and Dr. A.C.V. Ramakumar, Dept.of Hindi were appointed as Wardens of ANU hostels on 3-2-2014.

VISIT ABROAD

Dr. S.M.Khasim, Dept. of Botany, visited Thailand toattend the 2nd International Orchid Symposium(IOS,2014), jointly organized by ISHS (Belgium) and KingMongtuk’s University of Technology held at Bangkok during19-21 February, 2014.

Prof. B. Re Victor Babu, Dept. of Statistics,was appointed as Vice-Principal of the Collegeof Sciences, ANU on 9-1-2014.

Prof. C. Rambabu, Dept. ofChemistry, was appointed as Principal,College of Sciences, ANU on 2-1-2014.

Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani,Dept. of English, was conferredPratibha Puraskar for BestWoman Teacher by KVREducational Trust, Guntur, onMarch 8, 2014. She receivedthe award from Sri MandaliBuddha Prasad, Chairman,Telugu Language Commission

Dr. D. Srinivasa Rao,Department of Bio-technology, received AbdulKalam Lifetime Achieve-ment Award from ShriBabagouda Patil, FormerUnion Minister, Govt. ofIndia.

AWARDS

and Sri K.S. Lakshman Rao, MLC, in a function organizedon the occasion of International Women’s Day.

Prof. B. Kesava Rao and V. Padmavathi won the BestPoster Presentation Award at the International Symposiumon Nature Inspired Initiatives in Chemical Trends held atCSIR-IICT, Hyderabad during March 2-5, 2014.

Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture,received Certificate of Merit for the First Best Projectduring the Winter School/Refresher Course held between20.01.2014 to 08.02.2014, organized by UGC-AcademicStaff College, JNTU-Hyderabad.

Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam, Dept. of Commerce &Business Administra-tion, was felicitated on 04-02-2014on the occasion of his superannuation by the Departmentfaculty, and students. His services to the university invarious positions, in particular, as Coordinator, NSS Cell,ANU, were lauded. The university officials wished him apeaceful retired life.

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Dr. R. Ramesh Raju Dept. of Chemistry, was sanctionedthe following projects.

1) UGC Major Research Project funded by UGCentitled “Synthesis and biological evaluation ofNortopsentin and Topsentin analogues” during June, 2013- May 2016 worth an amount of Rs. 12,20,800/-.

2) UGC Major Research Project entitled“Spectroscopic investigations on rare earth dopednanocrystals embedded cadmium phosphate glasses foroptical fiber amplifiers” during June, 2013 – May 2016 withan amount of Rs. 13,50,800-00 as a Co - investigator

3) CSIR Extramural Major Research Project fundedby Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi,entitled “Synthesis, anti-tumor and maechanistic studiesof Nortopsentin analogues” during June 2013 – May 2016with an amount of Rs. 35,00,000-00.

ADIEU

Dr. M. Satyanarayana, Dept. of Telugu, retiredfrom service on 31-1-2014 on attaining superannuation.He was felicitated by the Vice-Chancellor and theDepartment staff and students in a function arranged onthe occasion. The university placed on record the servicesrendered by him and wished him a happy retired life.

The following faculty retired from service on attaining superannuation.

Dr. P. Venkata Rao, Dept. of Social Work, ANU OngoleCampus, has been sanctioned a project entitled “SocialNetwork Analysis of Commercial Sex Workers in PrakasamDistrict of A.P.” supported by Andhra Pradesh State AIDSControl Society (APSACS), Govt of A.P.

Dr. K. Mallikarjuna, Dept. of Botany and Microbiology,was appointed as the Principal Investigator for the followingresearch projects:

(i) DST-SERB FAST TRACK Scheme for YoungScientists entitled “In vitro propagation and conservation,antimicrobial screening and genetic diversity analysis of acritically endangered medicinal plant Strychnos wallichianaSteud Ex DC” worth Rs. 20,92,000/-.

(ii) UGC-Major Research Project entitled “In vitropropagation and conservation, antimicrobial screening andgenetic diversity analysis of an endangered mangrovemedicinal plant Xylocarpus granatum Koenig” worth Rs.3,05,000/-.

Dr. B. Naga Raju, Dept. of HRM, was sanctioned a UGCMajor Research Project entitled “Stress Audit amongWomen Employees in Service Sector: A Study in SelectedCities of Andhra Pradesh” for a period of Two Years i.e.from 2013 to 2015.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

MOTR ProjectISRO SHAR has sanctioned a prestigious project to ANU on designing a “Multi Object Tracking Radar (MOTR)”

to be used in space and defense applications.

ANU has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SDSC-SHAR to design the MOTR,becoming the first university in the country to have a tie-up with the SDSC-SHAR in designing indigenous Radar. India isthe fourth nation in the world, after U.S.A, Japan & Germany to design MOTRs.

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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY AND MICROBIOLOGYKrishna N., Rajesh Kumar M., Usha Kiranmayi M. andVijayalakshmi M. 2014. “Optimization of culture conditions forenhanced antimicrobial activity of Rhodococcus erythropolis VLK-12 isolated from South coast of Andhra Pradesh, India”. BritishMicrobiology Research Journal, 4, 59-75.

Usha Kiranmayi M., Sudhakar Poda, Krishna N. andVijayalakshmi M. 2014. “Exploration of Actinobacteria frommangrove ecosystems of Nizampatnam and Coringa forantimicrobial compounds and industrial enzymes”. BritishBiotechnology Journal, 4, 173-184.

Krishna N., Rajesh Kumar M., Chandrakala S. andVijayalakshmi M. 2014. “Antimicrobial potential of Streptomycesviolaceoruber VLK-4 from South coast of Andhra Pradesh, India”.International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review andResearch, 25, 125-129.

Usha Kiranmayi M. Vijayalakshmi M. Sudhakar P. andDayanand Agasar. 2014. “Optimization of process parametersfor improved production of bioactive metabolites by Streptomycestritolerans DAS 165T”. British Microbiology Research Journal, 4,428-442.

K. Chandrasekhar, M. Vijayalakshmi, K. Vani, Tanushri Kaul,Malireddy K. Reddy. 2014. “Phloem-specific expression of thelectin gene from Allium sativum confers resistance to the sap-sucker Nilaparvata lugens”. Biotechnology Letter, 1-9 (DOI10:1007/S 10529-014-1459-8).

Ch. Subramanyam Reddy, K. Vani, Saurabh Pandey, GangaGupta, M. Vijayalakshmi, P. Chandra Obul Reddy, TanushriKaul. 2013. “Manipulating Microbial phytases for HeterologousExpression in Crops for Sustainable Nutrition”. Annals of PlantSciences, 2, 436-454.

Satyanandam, T. Babu, R. Rosaiah. G and Vijayalakshmi M.2013. “Screening of Rhizobium strains isolated from Vigna mungonative to rice fallows for the production of indole acetic acid”.International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Science, 3, 56-61.

Kavitha, A. and Vijayalakshmi, M. 2013. “Evaluation of bioactivecompounds produced by Nocardia levis MK-VL_113 andStreptomyces tendae T-VL_333 for cytotoxic activity”. IndianJournal of Medical Research, 137, 391-393.M. Usha Kiranmayi, Sudhakar P., Ch. Padmavathi and M.Vijayalakshmi. 2013. “Contribution of Marine Actinonbacteria tohuman health”. Abiotic Stress and Biotechnology. (Ed.)T. Pullaiah,New Delhi: Regency Publications, 137-168.Amrutha. V. A., G. Naga Ratna Supriya and R. Pallavi. 2014.“Characterization of L-Asparaginase Producing Endophytic FungiIsolated from Ripened fruit of Capsicum frutiscence”. InternationalJournal of Pharmacology Development and Technology, 52-57,ISSN No: 2248-9096 4-1.

Amrutha. V. A., P.Gangamani, Gireesha S Pagadala, G. NagaRatna Supriya and R.Pallavi. 2014. “Evaluation ofimmunostimulating activity in ethanol, ethyl acetate, methanoland chloroform extracts of ocimum sanctum l”. InternationalJournal of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Research, 5-4,311-315. ISSN No: 0973-48733-4873.

S. Chandra Kala, K. Mallikarjuna. 2014. “In Vitro Analysis ofCytotoxicity and 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibition Activity by Using Callus

Extract of Biophytum sensitivum (L) DC”. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev.Res., 24:2, 34, 215-218.S. Chandra Kala, K. Mallikarjuna and P. Aruna. 2014. “AnEfficient Protocol Devised for Rapid Callus Induction From LeafExplants of Biophytum sensitivum (Linn) DC”. International Journalof Phytopharmacy. 4:1; 20-24. (As corresponding author).S. Chandra Kala, K. Mallikarjuna and Challa Siva Reddy. 2014.“In vitro Pharmacological Investigations Using Leaf Callus Extractsof Canthium parviflorum Lam”. British Biotechnology Journal 4:3,325-338.S. Chandra Kala, K. Mallikarjuna, Naragani Krishna. 2014. “AnEfficient Protocol Devised for Rapid Callus Induction From LeafExplants of Canthium parviflorum Lam”. International Journal ofPharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research. 25:1 (18); 111-113. (As corresponding author).Chandrakala S, Mallikarjuna K., Reddy CS. 2013. “In vitropharmacological investigations of Biophytum sensitivum callusextract: Lack of potent activities”. J Pharm Negative Results; 4:60-5. (As corresponding author).

DEPT. OF BIO-TECHNOLOGYK.V.N.Rathnakar Reddi, S. Siva Rajesh, Kumara Narendra,Swathi J., P. Chandra Obul Reddy, A. Krishna Satya, T.Sivaraman and A. Chandra Sekhar. 2014. “In Vitro Anti-venomPotential Of Various Jatropha Extracts On Neutralizing CytotoxicEffect Induced By Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) of Crude Venom FromIndian Cobra (NajaNajaNaja)”. Bangladesh J Pharmacol 2014; 9:22-28. (I.F: 0.356)

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYProf.C. Rambabu. 2013. i) “Densities, viscosities and speeds ofsound of binary mixtures of N-ethyl aniline with Toluene andnitro toluens at 303.15 and 308.15 K” . Int.J.Chemical andPetrochemical Technology, 3 : 5, 23-32.

ii) 2013. “Derivative Spectrophotometric Methods for Determinationof Sildenafil in Pharmaceutical Formulation”. Asian Journal ofResearch in Chemistry, 6:12, 1116-1120.

iii) 2013. “Development and validation of a RP–HPLC method forthe determination of chlordiazepoxide in Formulations”. DerPharm Chemica, 5:6, 288-293.

iv) 2014. “Spectrophotometric Determination of Doripenem in Bulkand Pharmaceutical Formulations by Oxidation and Azo Dyereactions”. Analytical Chemistry,( an Indian Journal), 14:2, 43-48.

v) 2014. “FTIR Spectroscopic Method for the determination ofFamotidine in pure and pharmaceutical formulations.” AnalyticalChemistry, (an Indian Journal), 14:2, 61-66.

vi) 2014. “Study of thermodynamic and transport properties of N-methylaniline with substituted chlorobenzenes at differenttemperatures”. Physical Chemistry, (an Indian Journal), 9:3, 102-118.vii) 2014. “Volumetric, Ultrasonic and Viscometric studies of binaryliquid mixures of N- ethylaniline + chlorobenzene, +bromobeneze,+1, 2-dichlorobenzene+1, 3 dichlorobenzene + 1, 2, 4-trichlorobenzene at 303.15 and 308.15K”. Korean J.Chem. Engg.(Springer), 31:5, 881-895.

viii) 2014. “Application of Validated Stability-Indicating HPLCMethod in Stability Testing of Acetaminophen and GuaiphenesinTablets. Chem.Sci.Trans. 3:1, 201-208.

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ix) 20414 “Ebulliometric determination of vapor - liquid equilibriafor binary mixtures of NMP with some cyclic compounds”. Journalof Molecular Liquids, 193, 220-225.

x) 2014. “Derivative spectrophotometric determination of naratriptanhydrochloride in pure and dosage forms by oxidative coupling andcondensation reactions”. Journal of Global Trends inPharmaceutical Sciences (Elsevier Products), 5:1, 1410-1418.

xi) 2014. “Spectrophotometric Determination of Etravirine in Bulkand Pharmaceutical Formulations”. American Journal of AnalyticalChemistry, 5, 77-82.xii) 2014. “Assay of Famotidine in API and Dosage Forms by UVDirect and UV Derivative Spectrophotometric methods”. DerPharmacia Sinica, 5:1,57-65.xiii) 2014. “Sensitive Visible Spectrophotometric methods for theDetermination of Anagrelide in Pure and Pharmaceutical DosageForms”. Arch. Appl. Sci. Res., 6:1,109-114.

xiv) 2014. “A New Validated Stability-Indicating RP-HPLC AssayMethod for Pentoxifylline In Bulk Drug”. Am.J.Pharm.and HealthRes, 2:2, 37-42.

K.Nirmala and R.Ramesh Raju. (i) 2012. “A novel methoddevolopment for validation and detection of colchicine drug by RP-HPLC”. Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, 5:1, 106-111.

(ii).2013. “Determination of Vancomycin by using RP-HPLC methodin Pharmaceutical preparations”. IJRAP, 4:1, 116 – 119.

(iii).2013. “New RP-HPLC method development and validation foranalysis of combreastatin”. JPR: BioMedRx, 1:4, 367 – 370.

K.Sunder Kumar, C.Nagavardhani and R.Ramesh Raju. 2012.“Study of some air quality Parameters in urban area of Vijayawada(India) in effect of human activities”. Journal of ApplicableChemistry,1:3, 416-426.

P.Srinivasa Rao, N.Bujji Babu and R. Ramesh Raju. 2012. “Studyon the impact of Endosulfan Pesticide on behavioral responses inthe Fresh Water Fish Labeo Rohita”. Journal of ApplicableChemistry,1:4, 536-540.

N.Bujji Babu, R.Ramesh Raju. 2012. “Development andvalidation of Deflazacort drug in Pharmaceutical dosage form”.International Journal of Science and Technology, 1, 29- 34.

C.Nagavardhini, K. Sunder Kumar, K.Anitha and R.RameshRaju. 2013. “Assessment of air Pollution monitoring sites in ruraland urban areas of Vijayawada (India)”. Journal of ApplicableChemistry, 2:5, 1229-1235, 2013.

M. Sri Lakshmi, R. Ramesh Raju, C. Rambabu, GV. Rama Raoand K. Narendra. 2012. (i). “Theoretical Evaluation of ultrasonicvelocities in binary liquid mixtures containing Cyclohexanone”.International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences,1:4, 1512 – 1518.

(ii) 2013. “Study of Molecular interactions in Binary liquid mixturescontaining higher alcohols at different Temperatures”. Researchand Reviews: Journal of Chemistry, 2:1, 12- 24.

CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIESDr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani. 2012. “Social Mobility among TribalCommunities in Medieval Andhra”. ANU Journal of Humanities,4:1&2, June- Dec. 185-194.

DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONProf. G.V. Chalam. 2013. (i). “Wholesale Banking in India: A New-Fangled Mutation”. International Journal of Trade & Commerce-IIARTC, 2 : 2 July – December, 303 - 311.

ii) 2013. “A Study on Leadership Styles in Public-SectorEnterprises (A Case study of Bharath Earth Movers Limited)Management Today -for a Better Tomorrow”. International Journalof Management Studies, 3:4 October-December, 1- 9.

iii). 2013. “Modern Hygienic Industrial Canteen Amenity: A ChangeFactor for Healthy Physical Work Environment of the Work Forcein Indian Industrial Units”. Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacyand Biotechnology, 1:6, November – December, 886 - 892

iv) 2013. “Technology Recruitment Process: Pros and Cons”. McStanford Journal of Management. Vol. 7, November, 37 – 44.

v) 2013. “Technological Developments in Indian Banking Sector”.International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT & Management,3:12, December, 43-47.

vi) 2013. “Women Empowerment Through Micro Enterprises – Roleof Microfinance (A Study with Special Reference to select Mandalsin W.G. District, A.P.)”. African Journal of Applied Economics &Rural Development. 2:5 December,129 – 137.

vii) 2014. “A Study on Impact of Non-Price Variables on the Valueof Index Options”. Indian Journal of Commerce & ManagementStudies, 5:1, January, 83 - 90.

viii) 2014. “Factors Determining Capital Structure ofPharmaceutical Industry in India”. International Journal of Researchin Management Studies, 3:1, January, 11 - 23.

ix) 2014. “Impact of Mobile Devices on E-Commerce”. Journal ofInternational Academic Research for Multidisciplinary, 2:1,February, 103-111.

x) 2014. “Determinants of Capital Structure of Indian Textile Industry- An Empirical Analysis”. International Journal of AdvanceResearch in Business, Management and Accounting, 2:1, January,1 – 11.xi) 2014. “Role of Capital Market in Indian Financial System - Past,Present and Future”. ABHINAV: National Journal of Research inCommerce and Management, 3:2 February, 85-95.xii) 2014. “Role of Gestures and Postures in Teaching forGenerating Interest in Professional Courses Students”. PrimaxJournal of Human Resource Management, 1:4, January.

xiii) 2014. “Teaching Techniques for Winning the Confidence ofAcademically Weaker Students of Professional Courses”.International Journal of Business & Administration ResearchReview (IJBARR. 1: 3 January – March,1 – 4.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCEP. Indira Priyadarsini. 2014. “Building Efficient Intrusion DetectionSystem using Factor Analysis and Support Vector Machines”.International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology,3:4, April.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSDr.E. Raju and Prof.B. Sambasiva Rao. 2013. “Health of Women:A Review”. Human Rights International Research Journal. 2, 234– 237. ISSN 2320-6942.

Ch.Venu Babu, Dr.D.S.Sankara Rao, G.Venkateswarlu andProf.B.Sambasiva Rao. 2013. “Agricultural Indebtedness: AStudy of Chillies Cultivation in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh”.ANU Journal of Social Sciences, June, 40-52. ISSN 0976-2744.

Ch.Venu Babu, G.Venkateswarlu, Dr.D.S.Sankara Rao andProf.B.Sambasiva Rao. 2013 “A Study of Socio-EconomicDimensions of Child Labour in Agriculture: A Case study of KrishnaDistrict”. ANU Journal of Social Sciences, December,1-11. ISSN0976-2744.

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Dr.E. Raju and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao. 2013. “Living Pattern ofStreet Children: A Case Study of Coastal Andhra Pradesh”. ANUJournal of Social Sciences, December, 175-198, ISSN 0976-2744.

Ch.Venu Babu and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao. 2014. “A Study ofSocio-Economic Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment in AndhraPradesh”. Global Business: Opportunities & Challenges, (GlobalResearch Society Publications), March, 1, 98-104. ISBN 978-81-910003-0-14.

Dr. K. Madhu Babu. 2013. i. “MGNREG’s Impact on Supply ofLabour to Agriculture Sector in Andhra Pradesh”. ANU Journal ofSocial Sciences, 5:2, December,52-72, ISSN 0976-2744.

ii. 2013. “MGNREGP: A Step Towards Inclusive Development inIndia-A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh”. Inclusive Growth:Issuesand Measures”. Prof. D.Pullarao (ed.) New Delhi: AbhijeetPublications, 322-334. ISBN 978-93-5074-027-3.

iii. 2014. “Employer-Employee Relations and the Performance ofPublic Sector”. Emerging Trends in Industrial Relations. (ed.) Dr.Naga Raju Battu. Hyderabad: Zenon Academic Publishing, 70-74. ISBN:978-81-926819-5-5.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONDr. Susan, I.V. and Kinley. 2013. “Awareness of Parents andTeachers on Parental Involvement in Education under TarshigangDistrict”. International Journal of Informative and FuturisticResearch, IJIFR. 1-10. ISSN: 2347-1697.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProf. K. Ratna Shiela Mani. 2012. i. “A Gynocentric View ofPartition in Bapsi Sidhwa’s Ice-Candy-Man”. Journal of Literatureand Aesthetics, 12:2, 54-74, (International Journal). ISSN 2278-523X.ii. 2012. “William Styron’s Lie Down in Darkness: A Thematic Study”.ANU Journal of Humanities, 4:12, 87-104. ISSN 0975-9557.Dr. M. Suresh Kumar. 2014. (i) “Austin’s Theory of Language: AStudy of Shakespeare’s Macbeth”. Indian Chronicle of EnglishLiterature, (International Journal) 1:2, 50-57. ISSN 2321-0818.(ii). 2014. Sudha Murthy’s Wise & Otherwise – A Review”. IndianChronicle of English Literature, (International Journa) 1:2, January113. ISSN 2321-0818.(iii). 2014. “ Hita Sri’s Translated Short stories-an Analysis”.Virtuoso, (International Journal), 4:2, February, 34-39. ISSN 2249-6076.Dr. B. Karuna. 2012. “The Renewed and Rejuvenated Woman: AStudy of Shashi Deshpande’s Heroines”. ANU Journal ofHumanities, 4: 1&2, 61-71. ISSN 0975-955-9557.

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGYNageswara Rao, P.V., Appa Rao, S. and Subba Rao, N. 2014. “Suitability of groundwater quality for drinking, irrigation andindustrial purposes in the Western Delta region of River Godavari,Andhra Pradesh, India”. Journal of Geological Society of India. ISSN No. 0016-7622, Impact factor- 0.567 (SCI), Published byGSI (Bangalore) and Springer.

DEPARTMENT OF HINDIi. Dr. A.C.V. Ramakumar. 2014. “Her Identity and Emancipation”.Galaxy-an International Journal. January, ISSN 2347-6915.

DEPARTMENT OF HRMDr. B. Naga Raju. 2014. (i) “Work-life Balance of WomenEmployees in Service Sector”. Intercontinental Journal of HumanResource Research Review. 2:1, January. ISSN (Online) : 2320-9704, ISSN (Print): 2347-1662 Bangalore.

(ii). 2014. “Stress at work: How do Women Employees Cope”.Paripex-Indian Journal of Research, 3:1, January. ISSN 2250-1991.Bangalore.(iii). 2014. “Talent Management – A Global Perspective”. McStanford Journal of International Management, 1:11, February,ISSN 2321-1652.(iv). 2014. “Women in Indian Agriculture: A Review with Referenceto Andhra Pradesh”. Women in Agriculture. Ed. Dr. P. Sundararaj,et al. Tamilnadu B-DIGEST Publications, ISBN: 978-87-929047-2-6.Dr. B. Naga Raju. (i) (Ed). 2014. Empowerment of Women in India:New Strategies. Regal Publications, ISBN No: 978-81-8484-339-2. Proceedings of Seminar.

(ii). (Ed.) 2014. Emerging Trends in Industrial Relations. AP ZenonAcademic Publishing. ISBN No: 978-81-926819-5-5. Proceedings.

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISMDr. G. Anita. 2013. (i). “Social media and Society”. ANU Journalof Social Sciences 5:2, 111-123, December.

(ii). 2013. “Social Exclusion and Print Media Approach TowardInclusive Growth”. Social Exclusion and Inclusive Growth. Eds.B.Sivaramakrishna & Dr.P.Subba Rao. ISBN 978-81-8429-090-5.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSSatyanarayana Bh., Mohammad Yahya Abbasi, Abul Basar andSyam Prasad K. 2014. “Some results on Abstract Affine GammaNear-rings”. International Journal of Pure and Applied MathematicalSciences, 7:1, 43-49, ISSN: 0972-9828.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSP. RameshBabu, R.Vijay, V.RaviKumar, D.KrishnaRao,N.Veeraiah 2014. “The Influence of In2O3 on ElectricalCharacteristics of IronMixed Li2O–PbO–B2O3–SiO2– Bi2O3 Multi-Component Glass System”. Ceramics International, 40, 8311–8322 (An Elsevier publication, published from Amsterdam, TheNetherlands)M. Kondaiah, and D. Krishna Rao 2014. “ Experimental Studyof the Excess Properties for (1,2-Dichloroethane orDichloromethane with N, N-Dimethyl formamide or Dimethylsulfoxide) at 308.15 K”. Journal of Molecular Liquids,.195, 110-115(An Elsevier publication, published from Ireland)M. Kondaiah, K. Sreekanth, D. Sravana Kumar, D. KrishnaRao 2014. “ Acoustic and Volumetric Properties of Mixture of (N,N-Dimethylacetamide + Ethyl crylate) With 1-Butanol or iso-Butanolor t-Butanol at 308.15K”.Journal of Thermodynamics (An Hindawipublication), Article ID 124012, doi.org/10.1155/2014/124012L. Paviæ, A. Moguš-Milankoviæ, P. Raghava Rao, V. RaviKumar, N. Veeraiah. 2014. “Effect of Modifier Ion on Electrical,Dielectric and Spectroscopic Properties of Fe2O3 Doped SodiumSulfo Phosphate Glass System”. Journal of Alloys and Compounds,604, 352–362, (An Elsevier publication, published from Ireland)

K. Bhargavi, M. Sundara Rao, V. Sudarsan, M. Piasecki, I.V.Kityk, M. Srinivasa Reddy and N. Veeraiah. 2014. “Influenceof Al3+ Ions on Self Up-Conversion in Ho3+ Doped Lead SilicateGlasses”. Optical Materials, 36, 1189-1196 (An Elsevierpublication, published from Amsterdam, The Netherlands).

L. Pavic, N. Narasimha Rao, A. Mogus Milankovic, V. RaviKumar, I.V. kityk, N. Veeraiah. 2014. “Physical Properties of ZnF2–PbO–TeO2: TiO2 Glass Ceramics-Part III Dielectric Dispersion andac Conduction Phenomena”. Ceramics International, 40,5989-5996(An Elsevier publication, published from Amsterdam, TheNetherlands).

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V. PushpaManjari, Ch. Rama Krishna, Ch. Venkata Reddy, Sk.Muntaz Begum Y.P. Reddy and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar.2014.”Synthesis and Characterization of Fe(III) ions dopedNaCaAlPO4F3 phosphor”. Journal of Luminescence, 145, 324-329(An Elsevier publication, from UK).

Ch. Rama Krishna and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar.2014. “Synthesisand characterization of Vanadium ions containingChlorocadmiumphosphate CdHPO4Cl·[H3N (CH2)6NH3]0.5 crystals”.Physica B: Condensed Matter, 433, 7-11(An Elsevier publication,from UK).

T. Aswani, B. Babu, V. Pushpa Manjari, R. Joyce Stella, G.Thirumala Rao, Ch.Rama Krishna and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar.2014. “Synthesis and spectral characterizations of trivalentions(Cr3+, Fe3+) doped CdO nanopowders”. Spectrochimica ActaPart A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy,121, 544-550.(AnElsevier publication, from UK).

B. Babu, T. Aswani, G. Thirumala Rao, R. Joyce Stella, B.Jayaraja and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2014. “Room temperatureferromagnetism and optical properties of Cu2+ doped ZnOnanopowder by ultrasound assisted solid state reaction technique”.Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials,355, 76-80.(AnElsevier publication, from North Holland).V. Pushpa Manjari, Ch. Rama Krishna and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2014. “Synthesis and spectral investigations of Mn(II)ions doped NaCaAlPO4F3 phosphor”. The European PhysicalJournal Applied Physics, 65, 10403.( Cambridge University Press).

T. Aswani, V. Pushpa Manjari, B. Babu, Sk. Muntaz Begum, G.Rama Sundari, K. Ravindranadh and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar.2014.”Spectral characterizations of undoped and Cu2+doped CdOnanopowder”. Journal of Molecular Structure,1063, 178–183(AnElsevier Publication, from Amsterdam, the Netherlands).

V. Pushpa Manjari, T. Aswani, B. Babu, G. Thirumala Rao, R.Joyce Stella and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2014. “EPR and Opticalstudies of Cr(III) ions doped NaCaAlPO4F3 nanophosphor”.International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology,Special Issue-2, 259-264, ISSN:2277–4106.

Keerti Marita G, J. Santhan Kumar, Sandhya Cole. 2013. “AnESR and Optical study of Vanadium doped K20-CdO-B2O3-SiO2Glasses”. International Journal of Physics and and Research, 3:4,17-24.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKN.Santhi Priya & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2013. “Health Problemsof Aged Women”. Prerna: Inspiring Social Change, (A Journal bySIESCOMS, Mumbai), 4:2013/001, December, 12-21, (ISSN: 2319-989X).

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSProf. B. Re. Victor Babu. 2013. “Slope rotatable designs - Abibliography”, Journal of Statistics, 20, 30-43.

Prof.K. Rosaiah, K. Maruthi Nagarjuna, D.C.U.Siva Kumar andDr.B.Srinivasa Rao. 2014. “Exponential-Log Logistic AdditiveFailure Rate Model”. International Journal of Scientific andResearch Publications, 4:3, 1-5.

Prof.K. Rosaiah, Prof.R.R.L. Kantam, Dr.V. Rama Krishna andD.C.U.Siva Kumar. 2014. “An Economic Reliability Test Plan forType – I Generalized Half Logistic Distribution”. Journal ofChemical, Biological and Physical Science, 4:2, 1486-1493.

K.Srinivasa Rao, K. Chandan and B.Basaveswara Rao. 2014.“Analysis of Erlang Loss Model with Two User Game”. International

Journal of Computer Application and Engineering Technology, 3:1,150-159.

DEPT. OF TELUGUProf.G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi. 2012. “Uttam DampatyamNirvachanam-Uttara Ram Charitam”, ANU Journal of Humanities,4:1&2, June-December, 233-240 (ISSN 0975-9557).

DEPT. OF ZOOLOGYDr. K. Sunita, M. Rajyalakshmi, K. Kalyan Kumar, M. Sowjanya,P.V.V. Satish and D. Madhu Prasad. 2014. “Human malaria inC57BL/6J mice: An in vivo model for chemotherapy studies”. IndianJournal of Experimental Biology (NISCAIR), 52: 67-72, January.

VenkataRathnamma.V, and Nagaraju.B. 2014. i. “Oxidativestress by Chlorantraniliprole in various tissues ofCtenopharynodon idella”. Journal of Medical Sciences andPublic Health ,2:1, 21-27.

ii. 2014. “The effect of Chrorantraniliprole on the oxygenconsumption of the freshwater fish labeo rohita (Hamilton) j. ofFrontiars of 3. Biological and Life Science, 2:1, 5-7(DOI: 10.12966).

iii. B. Nagaraju and V.Venkata Rathnamma. 2014. “Gas liquidchromatography- ûame ionization detector (GLC-FID) residueanalysis of carbamate pesticide in freshwater ûsh Labeo Rohita”.Journal of Toxicology Research Doi 10.1039/C3tx500872014- 177-183

ANU ONGOLE CAMPUS, ONGOLEDEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

M. Gnaneswara Reddy. 2014. (i) “Influence of thermal radiation,viscous dissipation and hall current on MHD convection flow overa stretched vertical flat plate”. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 5,169–175(Elsevier).

(ii) 2014. “Effects of Thermophoresis, Viscous Dissipation andJoule Heating on Steady MHD Flow over an Inclined RadiativeIsothermal Permeable Surface with Variable Thermal Conductivity”.Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 7:1, 51-61.

(iii) 2014. “Thermal radiation and chemical reaction effects on MHDmixed convective boundary layer slip flow in a porous mediumwith heat source and Ohmic heating”. Eur. Phys. J. Plus, 129:41(Springer).

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Dr. P. Hari Babu. 2014. “A Study on problems and prospects ofFCV Tobacco exporters-An empirical study”. School ofManagement Studies. Sreenidhi Institute of Science andTechnology, 2, Jan-Jun, ISSN: 2278-2354.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Dr. Ch. Thandava Krishna. 2014. (i) “FDI on Retail sector in India”.Nava Arthiki, (A Journal of Socio- Economic Matters), Arra, 21 : 2,July-Dec, 16-24. ISSN 2277-2529.

(ii) 2014. Gender and Agriculture in India: Issues and ChallengesB-digest Publications, Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, 122-133.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESDr. K. Vijay Rama Krishna V, Krishna Veni. P. R. Vijay K BalaMurali Krishna K. and Hari Babu B. 2014. “Development andvalidation of liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneousestimation of doxylamine succinate, pyridoxine hydrochloride and

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCEINCESUNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE & LAW

University College of Arts, Commerce & Lawcelebrated its College Day on 22-03-2014. Prof.K.ViyyannaRao was the Chief Guest and Prof.M.Madhusudhana Rao,Principal of the College, presided over the function. SriSankara Narayana ‘ HASYAVADHANI’, Senior Chief Sub-Editor, Eenadu, Hyderabad, and Dr.T.Mani Kumar,‘Janapada Ratna’, Folklore and Tribal Studies Department,Dravidian University, Kuppam, were the Guests of Honour.

The University College of Sciences, ANU, conductedthe Annual Day Celebrations for the year 2014 on 27th

March, 2014. Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor wasthe Chief Guest and Dr. A. Kodanda Ramaiah, DeputyCommissioner of Commercial Taxes, (Retd.), AndhraPradesh, and Sri D. Vijaya Kumar, Mimicry Artist andVentriloquist were the Guests of Honour for the programme.Prof. C. Rambabu, the Principal, University College ofSciences, ANU, presided over the function.

COLLEGE DAY CELEBRATIONS

COLLEGE DAY - ANU ONGOLE CAMPUS

College Day celebrations of ANU Ongole campus were conductedin Ongole on 18th March, 2014. The Chief Guest of the function wasG.S.R.K.R. Vijay Kumar, Collector and District Magistrate, while theChairperson was Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU. Warmfelicitations to the Collector were offered by Prof. K. Viyanna Rao andfaculty of ANU Ongole Campus in the function.

folic acid in the combined dosage form”. World Journal of Pharmacyand Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3:3, 1283-1298.

Grandhi Srikar et al. 2014. “Study of Influence of Povidone andSodium Lauryl Sulphate on Performance of Mouth DissolvingTablets of Mirtazapine”. Sch. Acad J.Pharm,; 3:3, 201-207.

Gayatri Ramya. 2014. “Formulation and Evolution of GastricFloating drug delivery system of Carvedilol with natural polymers”.World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3:2,January, 1596-1608

Dr. K. Masthanamma. 2014. i. “Development and validation ofUV Spectrometric methods for estimation of Rilpivirin bulk andpharmaceutical formulation”. IJPSR, 5:2, 483-489. ISSN -0975-8232, P-ISSAN, 2320-5148.

ii. 2014. “Stability indicating RPHPLC method for determination ofAzilsarton and Leposomil”. Pharmaceutical Dosage Form, 7,ISSAN-02, 168-172.iii. 2014. “Method development and validation of RP-HPLC methodfor the estimation of DARUNAVIR in bulk and dosage form”. IJPSR,1:5, 13-16.D. Ravi Sankar Reddy. 2014. i. “N-substituted Fluro benzothiazoleShiff’s :synthesis and characterisation of new novel anthelminticagents”. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and ClinicalReaserch, 6 : 2, 71-75. ISSN 0975-1556, Impact factor:1.117

ii. 2014. “Synthesis, characterisation and biological evolution ofnovel 6-fiuoro Benzothiazole substituted thiazolidinones as Anti-

oxidant and Anti- microbial agents”. Indo- American Journal ofPharmaceutical Reaserch, l-4:1,533-539. ISSN 2231-6876.

iii. 2014. “Synthesis, characterisation and biological evolution ofsome novel 6-fluro Benzothiazole substituted thiazolidinones asantheimentic activity”. Derpharma Chamics, 1, 111-114. ISSN 0975-413x.7

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGDEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

A.J.V.Radhika, S.V.S.Girija & A.V.Dattatreya Rao. 2013. “OnRising Sun Von Mises and Rising Sun Wrapped Cauchy CircularModels”. Journal of Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Informatics,9:2, 41–55, ISSN (Print) 1336-9180, DOI: 10.2478/jamsi- 2013-0011, March.

S.V.S.Girija , A.J.V.Radhika, and A.V.Dattatreya Rao. 2014. “OnOffset l-Arc Models”. Mathematics and Statistics, 2:3, 127-136.(Horizon Research Publishing, USA) ISSN: 2332- 2144.

DEPT. OF ENGLISHDr. Ch. Radhika. 2014. (i). “Bama’s Karukku: A SubalternTestimonial Autobiography.” The Commonwealth Review (SpecialNumber on Commonwealth Literature Today). ISCS (Indian Societyfor Commonwealth Studies) 22 : 2, 143-149. ISSN: 0974-0473.

(ii). 2014. “Quest for Spiritual Tranquility in Arun Joshi’s The StrangeCase of Billy Biswas.” Research Scholar (International) 2:1, 195-198. ISSN No: 2320-6101.

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CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN AFRO-ASIAN PHILOSOPHIES – LECTURES

ENDOWMENT LECTUREThe following Endowment Lecture was conducted by the Co-ordinator Prof. M.V.

Ramkumar Ratnam during the period January – March 2014.

Dr. S.N.Subba Rao, Director, National Youth Project, New Delhi, delivered theSecond Davuluri Ramakotaiah Endowment lecture for the Promotion of Peace,Values and Human Rights entitled “A Great India is Possible” on 11th February, 2014 atANU Campus. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, presided over the Lecture.

CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC SOCIALISM – LECTURE

Prof.Sobhanlal Data Gupta,Kolkata, gave a lecture organized byDr.K.R.R.MohanRao Centre forScientific Socialism on February 6th,2014. Dr.Datta Gupta, made it clearsaid revival of a humanist, yetrevolutionary, democracy, outlined byMarxist tradition is necessary. Themeeting was chaired by Prof.K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor of theUniversity.

STUDENT CAREER AWARENESS PROGRAMME

A Student Career Awareness programme wasconducted at ANU Ongole Campus on 8 January, 2014.Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Department of Bio-technology, Prof. C.Rambabu, Department of Chemistry, Dr. G. Rosaiah,Coordinator, P.G. Admissions, spoke to create awarenesson career and job opportunities for higher level students.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYPeaceful Earth Foundation conducted a seminar for I/IV

B. Tech. students on January 31st to bring awareness aboutgreen earth.

A technical symposium for B. Tech. students wasconducted on March 15th - 16th in which the Chief Guest SriK. Ravi Krishna, President of Petro-facts, Chennai, offered toprovide internship for students of all branches in their company.600 students participated in the programme.

“Swecha” organization conducted a national symposiumon “Usage of Free Software” on March 6th-7th for Engineeringstudents in the campus. A member from Microsoft companyaddressed the students about internet security, androidprogramme etc,

Prof. Dhruv Raina of JNU, New Delhi, delivered a lecture under the aegis of Prof.K.Satchidananda Murty Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies on the theme “Openingthe Pandora’s Box of Social Theory” on January 2nd, 2014. He explained how Needham'stheory changed the very paradigm of writing the history of science. The programmme is thethird in the series organized by the Centre which was presided over by Prof.K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Prof.M.S.S.Pandian of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, delivered a talkon "Caste and Democracy" under Occasional Lecture Series organised by Prof.K.Satchidananda Murty Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies on March 24th, 2014.The old understanding of the relationship between caste and democracy as beingirreconcilably opposed to each other needs to be looked at with a critical eye, saidDr.Pandian. The meeting was chaired by Prof.K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Prof.A.Rama Murthy, delivered the third Memorial Lecture in memory of late Prof.K.Satchidananda Murty organized by Acharya Nagarjuna University on January 24th, 2014.The concept of the Brahman as elucidated by both western and eastern traditions, if properlyinterpreted, can easily remove divisive and separatist tendencies prevailing among thepeople, he said, in a well-attended meeting, chaired by Prof.K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor ofthe university.

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DEPT. OF BOTANY & MICROBIOLOGYDr. S.M.Khasim: Presented a paper on “Seed morphometry inCoelogyne , Cymbidium and Pholidota ( Orchidaceae) withreference to their interrelationships and ecological significance”.at the International Orchid Symposium (IOS,2014), jointlyorganized by ISHS (Belgium) and King Mongtuk’s University ofTechnology held at Bangkok during 19-21 February, 2014.

CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIESDr. Swaroopa Rani: i. Presented a paper on “Identity of TribalWomen- Theoretical Questions” at the UGC National Seminar onStatus of Tribal Women in India-Issues and Challenges of theirEmpowerment organised by the Dept. of Sociology and SocialWork, ANU during 7-8 Feb, 2014.ii. Presented a paper on “Ambedkar on Women’s Liberation-Relevance” at the ICHR National Seminar on Ambedkar’sContribution in Nation Building- Historical Role, Relevance andContemporary Challenges, held at JNU, New Delhi during 24-25February 2014iii. Presented a paper on “ Dalit Historiogrphy- Issues andChallenges” at the International Conference on The CasteQuestion and Historian’s Craft, held at Centre for Study ofDeveloping Societies, New Delhi, during 26-28 February 2014iv. Presented a paper on “ Empowerment of Dalit Women- Issuesand Challenges” at the International Seminar on GenderMainstreaming - Issues and Strategies for Empowerment, held atDurgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women’s Studies during 5- 6March 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYThe following posters were presented at the InternationalSymposium on Nature Inspired Initiatives in Chemical Trends”,(NIICT-2014), held at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, during 2-5, March 2014.(i) G.Usha Rani and Prof.B.Kesava Rao: “Recent Chemicaltrends inspired by the naturally occurring anti-rhematic agents fromColdenia procumbens linn”.(ii) P.Asha Bhanu and Prof.B. Kesava Rao: “Anti-oxidant andanti-hemorrhagic activity of Syzygium samarangense”.R.Sreenivasulu and R.Ramesh Raju: Presented a paper on“Synthesis of 3,6 – bis(3’-indolyl) dihydro tetrazines, Nortopsentinanalogues” at 2nd UK –India Med Chem Congress, IICT,Hyderabad, on 22 – 23 March, 2013.C.Nagavardhini, K. Sunder Kumar, K.Anitha and R. RameshRaju: Presented a paper on “Assessment of Air PollutionMonitoring Sites in Rural and Urban Areas of Vijayawada (INDIA)”in the seminar on Role of Chemistry in Energy Development andEnvironmental Protection, during March 3-4, 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & BUSINESSADMINISTRATION

Prof. G.V. Chalam: i. Attended the Skills - Enduring TrainersNational Workshop conducted by AU College of Engineering,Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on January 9, 2014.ii. Presented a paper on “Buddhist Applied Philosophy: EthicalConduct – Debunking the Myths” at the UGC National Seminaron Buddhist Applied Philosophy organized by Centre for MahayanaBuddhist Studies, ANU, during 30-31 January, 2014.

iii. Presented a paper on “Waste management - Indian Context(Form and Type of Wastes: Effects and Prevention” at the NationalSeminar on Renewable Energies, Ecosystems and Sustainable

Environmental Management, organized by Dept. of EnvironmentalSciences, ANU, during 20-21 February, 2014.

iv. Presented a paper on “Service Sector and Quality Managementin India: Quality of Services - Perceptions of Passengers – AnAssessment (A Case study of Andhra Pradesh State RoadTransport Corporation, Hyderabad)” at the UGC National Seminarorganized by the Department of Business Management, YogiVemana University, Kadapa, during February 21-22, 2014.

v. Presented a paper on “State and Status of Contract Workersand Employment Relations”. at the National Seminar on EmergingTrends in Industrial Relations organized by Department of HumanResource Management, ANU during 22-23 February, 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCEP. Indira Priyadarsini: Attended a Workshop on FacultyDevelopment Programme on Data Mining and Data Analysis inNational Institute of Technology,Tiruchirapalli, during March 10th-14th,, 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSThe following papers were presented at the International

Seminar on 17th IORA at Gokhale Institute of Politics andEconomics, Pune, during 31 January- 2 February 2014.(i). Ch.Venu Babu, G.Venkateswarlu, Dr.D.S.Sankara Rao andProf. B.Sambasiva Rao: “The Status of Higher Education in theEra of Globalization: A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh”.(ii).Dr.E. Raju, and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: (i) “Health of Women:A Review.” Ch.Venu Babu and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Presented a paperon “A Study of Socio –Economic Benefits of FDI in India” at theInternational Conference on Global Business: Opportunities &Challenges, organized by the Department of Commerce, OsmaniaUniversity, Hyderabad, during 27-29 March 2014.

The following papers were presented at the InternationalConference on Gender Mainstreaming: Issues and Strategies forEmpowerment organized by Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Centre forWomen’s Studies during 5-6 March, 2014.

i) Ch.Venu Babu, and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: “A Study ofWomen’s Working Conditions and Problems of Rural Non- FarmSector in Krishna District.”

ii) Dr. E. Raju & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao: “Women in higherEducation in India”.

iii) Dr. K. Madhu Babu: “Food Crops Production –Food Securityin Andhra Pradesh”.The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onAgrarian Issues and Challenges in Andhra Pradesh organized bythe Dept. of Economics, ANU, Guntur, during 22 -23 March, 2014.

(i). Ch.Venu Babu, G.Venkateswarlu, M.N.Swarna andProf.B.Sambasiva Rao: “A Study of Socio Economic Conditionsof Agricultural Indebtedness in Andhra Pradesh”.

(ii). Dr. E. Raju & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao: “Agricultural Marketingin India: An Overview”.

Dr. E. Raju & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao: Presented a paper on“Health of Women: A Review” at the International Conference onWomen Empowerment (ICWE 2014), organized by InternationalMultidisciplinary Research Foundation, Hotel Manorama atVijayawada, during 7-8, March 2014. ISBN 978-93-84124-01-4.

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The following papers were presented at the U.G.C. NationalSeminar on Buddhist Applied Philosophy, at Center for MahayanaBuddhist Studies, ANU, Guntur during 30- 31 January, 2014.(i). Dr. E. Raju & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao: “Socio- EconomicConditions of Street Children”.(ii). Dr. K. Madhu Babu: “Women Empowerment ThroughBuddhism: A Comment”.The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onNGO’s and Civil Society in the Era of Globalization organized bythe Department of Sociology and Social Work, ANU, Guntur, on 7-8th February, 2014.(i). Dr. E. Raju & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao: “NGO’s working onStreet Children in Andhra Pradesh”. (ii). Dr. K. Madhu Babu: “Empowering Women Through NGO’Sin Andhra Pradesh”.Dr. K. Madhu Babu:(i). “Sustainable Agriculture and TribalFarmers-Role of Andhra Pradesh Tribal Development” at NationalSeminar on The Status of Tribal Women in India organized by theDept. of Sociology & Social Work, ANU, Guntur on February 7-8,2014.(ii). Presented a paper on “Livestock Sector Issues and Challangesin Andhra Pradesh” at the XXXII Annual Conference of AndhraPradesh Economic Association held at Department of Economics,Maris Stella College, Vijayawada, on 8th -9th February, 2014.(iii). Presented a paper on “Organic Farming SustainableAgriculture in Practice” at the National Seminar on RenewableEnergies, Ecosystems and Sustainable EnvironmentalManagement organized by the Dept. of Environmental Sciences,ANU, on 20th -21st February, 2014. Also chaired a session.(iv). Presented a paper on “Employer-Employee Relations andthe Performance of Public Sector” at the National Seminar onEmerging Trends in Industrial Relations organized by theDepartment of Human Resource Management, ANU, Guntur, on22nd -23rd February, 2014.

(v). Presented a paper on “Living Conditions of Dalits in IndiaDuring the Post-Independence Period” at the National Seminaron Empowering Marginalized Communities: From Theory to Praxis,at the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy(CSSEIP), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during 27-28 March,2014.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONDr. Susan, I.V. (i) Presented a paper on “Role of Buddhist AppliedPhilosophy on Information and Communication Technology” at theUGC National Seminar on Buddhist Applied Philosophy, organizedby Dept of Buddhist Studies, ANU during 30- 31 January 2014.(ii) Presented a paper on “Status of Tribal Women: Role ofInstitutions” at the UGC National Seminar on Tribal Women inIndia: Issues, Challenges and Strategies, organized by Dept ofSociology and Social Work, ANU during 7 - 8 February 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHThe following papers were presented at the 27th Annual

International Conference of Indian Association for CanadianStudies, on Culture Spaces: Canada and India at SV University,Tirupati during 27 -29 January 2014.

(i) Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: Chaired a session and presenteda paper on “Personal and Political Moral Concerns in RohintonMistry’s A Fine Balance”.

(ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: Presented a paper on “Tradition andCulture in Canada in the novels of Anitha Rau Badami”.

(iii) Dr. B. Karuna: Presented a paper on “Re construction ofPersonal and Ethnic Identity in Joy Kogowa’s Obasan.Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: Delivered Keynote address at theNational Seminar on Hurdles in Imparting of Communications Skillsto Rural Students in Urban colleges at VSR & NVR College, Tenalion March 1, 2014.The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onEmerging Trends in Indian Writing in English in 21st Centuryorganized by S.D.M.Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada 21st

-22nd January, 2014(i) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “Acculturisation as theme of BharathiMukherjees Novels with special reference to Jasmine: A Study”.(ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy “New Historicism in Urvasi Butalia’s TheOther Side of Silence”. Also chaired a session.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onBuddhist Applied Philosophy organized by Acharya NagarjunaUniversity, 30th -31st January 2014.(i) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “Teachings of Buddha and their relevancein Personal Communication”.(ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: “Buddhist Philosophy in RabindranathTagore’s Plays Natir Puja and Chandalika”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onThe Status of Tribal Women in India: Issues, Challenges andStrategies for Empowerment organized by the Department ofSociology and Social Work, ANU,7th -8th February 2014.

(i). Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “Representation of Tribals in KesavaReddy’s He conquered the Jungle”.

(ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: “Culture and Life Style of “DOMA’ Tribeon Simla Hills in Chaman Nahal’s The Gandhi Quartet”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onRenewable Energies, Ecosystems and Sustainable EnvironmentalManagement organized by the Department of EnvironmentalSciences, ANU, 20th -21st February 2014.(i). Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “Eco-criticism and concerns inWordsworth’s poetry”.(ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: “Social Ecocriticism in Amitav Ghosh’sThe Hungry Tide”.Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: (i) Presented a paper on “CommunicationSkills to the Rural students: Challenges and Issues” at the NationalSeminar on Hurdles in Imparting Communication Skills to the RuralStudents of Urban Colleges organized by Department of English,V.S.R & N.V.R College, Tenali 1st March 2014.(ii). Presented a paper on “The role of N.G.O’s in M.K.Gandhi’sHind Swaraj” at the National Seminar on NGOS and Civil Societyin the Era of Globalization organized by the Department ofSociology and Social Work, ANU, 18th -19th March 2014.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onThe Changing Dimensions of Public Relations organized byDepartment of Journalism and Mass Communication, ANU, 3rd-4th

March 2014.Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “The role of Newspapers to enhanceCommunication Skills and Personality Development Skills”.Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: “Professional Ethics and Public Relations”also chaired a session.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onModern Theories in Literature & Language organized by theDepartment of English, P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts and Science,Vijayawada, 19th -20th March, 2014.(i). Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “The Text and Context in TranslationStudies”.

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(ii) Dr. B. Karuna: “An Ecofeministic Reading of Margaret Atwood’sSurfacing”.

Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: Participated in the U.G.C national workshopon E-Content Development, jointly organised by the Departmentof Commerce and Business Management and Center for DistanceEducation, ANU, on 14th and 15th, February 2014 in ANU.

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGYThe following papers were presented at the National Seminar onRenewable Energies, Ecosystems and Sustainable EnvironmentalManagement organized by the Department of EnvironmentalSciences, ANU, during 20-21 February, 2014.

i) P.V. Nageswara Rao & S. Appa Rao : "Distribution of E-coli ingroundwater in the western delta region of River Gadavari, A.P."

ii) P.V. Nageswara Rao & R.V. Ramana : "Groundwater qualityin a part of Guntur District A.P."

DEPARTMENT OF HINDIi. Dr. A.C.V. Ramakumar: Presented a paper on “Grameenparivesh me stree ke shoshan aur peeda ke shithiya” at the NationalSeminar on Hindi-Telugu Sahityamlo-Stree Vaad organizedSDMSM Kalasala, Vijayawada on 18th February 2014.

ii. Presented a Paper on “Hindi-Telugu Bhasha evam saahit kenaye vemarsh: ek mulyankan” at the U.G. C National Seminar onDalit vimarsh par Dr Ambedkar ka vichaar at Govt. Degree College,Rajahmundry, during 10-11 January 2014.

Dr. K. Sri Krishna: (i) Presented a paper on “Rashtriya AtmaNirbaratha ke Prabhal Aakankshi ‘Dinakar’, at the seminar onRashtriya Atma Nirbaratha Aur Hindi conducted by Department ofHindi, P.V.K.N Govt.Degree College, Chittoor on 29-30 Nov – 13.

ii). Chief Guest of Hindi-Day Celebrations conducted by B.S.N.LZonal Office on 19-August- 2013.

iii) Chief Guest of Hindi Day Celebrations conducted byGovernment Degree College, Chebrolu on October 24 2013.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORYDr. N. Sai Babu & Ch. Radhika: (i). Presented a paper on“Education & SHG are the Success Mantra in Empowering theTribal Women” at the UGC National Seminar on The Status ofTribal Women in India, Issues, Challenges and Strategies forEmpowerment, organized by Dept. of Sociology & Social Work,ANU during 7-8 February, 2014.

(ii). Presented a paper on “Role of NGO’s in the Field of Education”at the UGC National seminar on NGO’s and Civil Society in theEra of Globalization, organized by Dept. of Sociology & SocialWork, ANU during 18-19 March, 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF HRMDr. B. Naga Raju: i) Presented a paper on “Corporate SocialResponsibility” at the National Seminar on Buddhist AppliedPhilosophy organized by the Centre for Mahayana BuddhistStudies, ANU during 30-31, January, 2014.

ii. Presented a paper on “Tribal Women in India” at the NationalSeminar on The Status of Tribal Women in India:Issues, Challengesand Strategies for Empowerment organized by the Department ofSociology and Social Work, ANU, during 7-8, February, 2014.

iii. Presented a paper on “Sustainable Environmental Management”at the National Seminar on Renewable Energies, Ecosystems andSustainable Environmental Management organized by theDepartment of Environmental Sciences, ANU during 20-21,February, 2014.

iv. Presented a paper on “Agricultural Trade and Exports” at theNational Seminar on Agrarian Issues and Challenges in AndhraPradesh organized by the Department of Economics, ANU during22-23, March, 2014.v. Participated in UGC Sponsored National Workshop on E-ContentDevelopment organized by Dept .of Commerce & BusinessAdministration and Centre for Distance Education, ANU during14th -15th February, 2014.

DEPT. OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONDr. G. Anitha: i. Presented a paper on “Small newspapers andtribal development” in the UGC National Seminar on Status ofTribal Women in India organized by Dept of Sociology and SocialWork, ANU, 7-8 February, 2014.ii. Presented a paper on “Community Radio Service and NGOs” inthe UGC National seminar on NGO’s Civil Society in the Era ofGlobalization held by Dept of Sociology and Social Work, ANU,during 18-19 March 2014.iii. Presented a paper on “Right to Information and Transparency” in the UGC National seminar on Right to Information, held byDept of Journalism and Communication, Yogi Vemana University,Kadapa, AP, during 11-12 March, 2014.iv. Presented a paper on “Job satisfaction, attrition and mass media”in the UGC national seminar on Emerging Trends in IndustrialRelations by Bommidala Dept of Human Resources Management,ANU, during 22-23 February, 2014.Won the best paperpresentation.v. Presented a paper on “Non-violent movements and role of socialmedia” in the National Seminar on Buddhist Applied Philosophyheld by Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, ANU, during 30-31 January, 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSDr. Bh. Satyanarayana: i. Delivered the Keynote Address entitled“Fuzzy Ideals in the Algebraic System: Gamma Near-Ring” at theUGC National Conference on Fuzzy Mathematics and itsApplications at Sadguru Gadage Maharaj College, Karad,Maharastra, during 5-6 February, 2014.ii. Gave a talk on “Finite Goldie Dimension and Fuzzy Dimensionin Module Theory” at the National Seminar on Emerging Trends inMathematics and its Applications, at ANU PG Centre at Ongole,6-7 March, 2014. Also chaired a session.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSProf. N. Veeraiah: (i). Delivered an Invited talk on “ImprovedBioactivity of calcium fluoro boro phosphate glasses due to Al3+

ions” at the International Conference on Materials andCharacterization Techniques organized by Vellore Institute ofTechnological University, Vellore during March 10th - 12th, 2014.

(ii). Delivered an Invited talk on the “Potential applications ofglasses in Modern Science & Technology” at the National Seminaron Recent Trends in Materials Science organized by Ideal Collegeof Arts and Sciences, Kakinada on 22-02-2014.

iii) Delivered an Invited talk on “Bioactive glasses” at NationalConference on Advanced Materials for Energy Applications -NCAMEA-2014 organized by Dept. of Physics, OsmaniaUniversity, Hyderabad, during 31st January and 1st February, 2014.i. Dr. Sandhya Cole: Delivered a lecture on “ Microprocessorsand its Applications “ at the National Seminar on Advances inElectronics at P.B. Siddardha College of Arts & Science,Vijayawada, on 23 October 2013 .ii. Subba Rao M, Dr. Sandhya Cole: Presented a paper on “Optical& X-ray diffraction Characterization on Cu2+ doped Zn3 (PO4)2

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ZnO nano crystalline powder” at the National Seminar on RecentTrends in Surface Sciences and Nanotechnology - RTSSN 2013,at Department of Science and Humanities, PottisriramuluChalavadi Mallikarjuna Rao College of Engineering &Technology, Vijayawada, during 29-30 November 2013.

iii. M.Subba Rao, J. Santhan Kumar and Sandhya Cole:Presented a paper on “Synthesis and characterization of Cu2+

doped Zn3 (PO4)2ZnO nano crystalline powder” at a NationalSeminar on Modern Trends in Chemical Sciences (MTCS 2013)organized by the Department of Chemistry, ANU, Guntur during20-21 December 2013.

iv. M. Subba Rao, J. Santhan Kumar and Sandhya Cole:Presented a paper on “Nano Materials and Health Hazards” atthe International Symposium on Environmental Pollution, Nutrition& Genetics organized by the Department of Chemistry, VikramaSimhapuri University, Nellore, during 27-29 December 2013.

v. G. Keerti Marita, J. Santhan Kumar, M. Subba Rao andSandhya Cole: Presented a paper on “Role of Cr3+ Ions in K2O-CdO- B2O3- SiO2 (KCBSi) at the National Seminar on AdvancedMaterials for Energy Applications (NCAMEA 2014) at theDepartment of Physics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, during31st January 1st February 2014.

vi. Madhuri, J. Santhan Kumar and Sandhya Cole: Presented apaper on “The role of Tungsten ions in Lead-Borate GlassesSystem by means of Spectroscopic investigations”. at the NationalConference on Emerging Nano Materials (NCENM-2014), during21-22 March 2014 organized by the Department of Physics, SriKrishanadevaraya University, Anantapur.

vii. Bhushan Kumar L. Nirmal Rajeev Y. Sandhya Cole:Presented a paper on “Growth and Characterization of Pure andRare Earth doped Organometallic Nonlinear Opticals ofManganese Mercury Thiocyanate (MMTC)” at an InternationalConference on Materials and Characterization Techniques(ICMCT2014 ) organized by VIT University, Tamil Nadu, during10-12 March, 2014.

viii. V. Madhuri, J. Santhan Kumar, M. Subba Rao and SandhyaCole: Attended a National Seminar on Renewable Energies,Eco Systems and Sustainable Environmental Management, at theDepartment of Environmental Sciences, ANU, Guntur during 20-21 February 2014.

ix.V. Madhuri, Sandhya Cole: Attended a National Seminar onAdvanced in Biomaterials for Medical Applications (ABMA-2014)organized by the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering at R.V.R. &J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur, during14th -15th March, 2014.

G. Rama Sundari, V. Pushpa Manjari, B. Babu, T. Aswani, T.Raghavendra Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: Presented apaperon “Physical and Spectral Investigations on TiO2 doped Alkali ZincBorate Glasses” at National conference on Advanced Materialsfor Energy Applications, NCAMEA-2014, held at OsmaniaUniversity, Hyderabad during 31-01-2014 to 01-02-2014.

R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar, V. Pushpa Manjari, B. Babu and T.Aswani: Gave an Invited talk on “Synthesis, Optical andLuminescence properties of transition metal ions doped Inorganicnanophosphors” at National Conference on Nanotechnology andAllied Industries, Bapatla Engineering College, held at Bapatladuring 7-8th March, 2014.

K. Ravindranadh, B. Babu, V. Pushpa Manjari, G. ThirumalaRao, M.C. Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar:Presented a paperon “Mechanochemical Synthesis of Nanosized Mn2+ doped Ca-LiHydroxyapatite Powder” at National Conference on

Nanotechnology and Allied Industries, Bapatla EngineeringCollege, Bapatla during 7-8th March, 2014.

The following papers were presented at the InternationalConference on Materials and Characterization Techniques, heldat VIT University, Vellore during 10-12th March 2014.

i. G. Thirumala Rao, R. Joyce Stella, B. Babu, V. PushpaManjari, B. Jaya Raja and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Novel Cu2+

doped ZnO-CdS nanocomposite: synthesis, structural,spectroscopic and magnetic properties”.

(ii) R. Joyce Stella, G. Thirumala Rao, V. Pushpa Manjari, M.Rajesh, B. Babu, R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Structural and Opticalproperties of Mn(II) ions doped CdO/ZnS nanocomposite”.

The following papers were presented at the National Conferenceon Emerging Nanomaterials, SK University, Anantapur during 21-22nd March 2014.

i. B. Jayaraja, V. Pushpa Manjari, M. Rajesh Yadav, G.Thirumala Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Optical andLuminescent Properties of LiCaAlF3PO4 nanophosphors”.ii. G. Rama Sundari, M. Avinash, B. Jayaraja, R. Joyce Stellaand R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Investigations on Structural andOptical Properties of Molybdenum Doped Alkali Zinc BorateGlasses”.iii. B. Babu, M. Rajesh Yadav, N. Bakthavatchala Reddy andR.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Optical and magnetic properties of TM(Co2+&Ni2+) doped ZnO Sonochemical assisted synthesis”.R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: Gave an invited talk on “Synthesis andstructural, optical, magnetic properties of TM doped ZnOnanopowders” at Second National Conference on Physics andChemistry of Solids, held at SR &BGNR Govt. Arts & ScienceCollege, Khammam during 29-30th March 2014.G.Rama Sundari, M.Avinash, B.Babu, R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar:Presented a paper on “Preparation and Characterization of Alkalizinc borate glasses” at Second National Conference on Physicsand Chemistry of Solids, SR &BGNR Govt. Arts& Science College,Khammam during 29-30 March 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORKThe following papers were presented at the UGC National

Seminar on the Status of Tribal Women in India: Issues, Challengesand Strategies for Empowerment organized by Department ofSociology & Social Work, ANU, during 7-8 February 2014.i. R.John & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Development orDisplacement(A Study on Polavaram Displaced Tribal Women”.ii. K.Jayalakshmi & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Education, Healthand Employment of Tribal Women”.iii. N. Santhi Priya, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer & V.Prakasini:“Educational Status of Tribal Women”.iv. M.Nageswara Rao & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “ChildMalnutrition in India – Reasons and Challenges”.Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao: (i) “Health of Tribal Women in AndhraPradesh – An Analysis”. (ii) “Socio-Economic Status of Scheduled Tribes in AndhraPradesh”. Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: (i) Delivered Keynote address at theOne Day National Seminar on Women’s Reservation Billsponsored by U.G.C. organized by Department of Humanities &IQAC, V.S.R & N.V.R. College, Tenali, on 25th February 2014.(ii) As a Chief Guest spoke on “Women’s Empowerment” at theInternational Women’s Day Celebration at Vadlapudi, Tenaliorganized by Jan Sikshana Samstha & Sangam Dairy, Gunturdistrict on 08-03-2014.

The following papers were presented at the UGC National Seminaron Social Work Education and Development organized byDepartment of Social Work, ANU Ongole campus, during March10-11, 2014.

i. N. Santhi Priya, M.Koteswara Rao & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer:“Problems of Rural Aged Women”.ii. Y.Sunil Babu & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “A Study on ChildLabour in Agricultural Sector in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh”.

iii. Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao: “Recent Changing Trends in SocialWork Education”.The following papers were presented at the UGC National Seminaron NGOs and Civil Society in the Era of Globalization organizedby Department of Sociology & Social Work, ANU, during 18-19,March 2014.

i. K.Jaya Lakshmi & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Role of NGOs inBasic Health Care and Education”.

ii. M.Koteswara Rao, N. Santhi Priya & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer:“Role of NGOs in Promoting Education”.

iii. K.Kalpana, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer & Dr.S.Ramesh: “NGOsRole in Empowerment of Differently Abled through InclusiveEnvironment in India”.iv. N. Santhi Priya, M.Koteswara Rao, & Dr.Saraswati RajuIyer: “Aging and Non Governmental Organizations in India”.v. R.John & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Role of NGOs in HealthCare Programmes (A Study in West Godavari District, A.P)”.vi. Y.Sunil Babu & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Role of NGOs in theEradication of Child Labour in Guntur District, A.P.”.vii. V.Prakasini & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “NGOs and CivilSociety”.Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao: (i) “Importance of Social WorkProfession in Non-Governmental Organizations’ (NGO’s)Management”.

(ii) “Empowerment of Dalit Women through Self Help Groups(SHGs) in Andhra Pradesh – A Study”.

The following papers were presented at the UGC SponsoredNational Seminar on Agrarian Issues and Challenges in AndhraPradesh organized by Department of Economics, ANU, on March22-23, 2014.

i. N.Santhi Priya, M.Koteswara Rao & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer:“Economic Conditions of Agricultural Labour”.

ii. Y.Sunil Babu & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Problems of ChildLabour in Agricultural Sector”.iii. Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao: “Dalit Women Livelihood throughAgricultural Sector-A study”.Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao: (i) Presented a paper on “BuddhistPhilosophy in Social Work perspective – With Special Referenceto Human Concern” UGC National Seminar on Buddhist AppliedPhilosophy organized by Center for Mahayana Buddhist Studies,ANU, Guntur (Dist.) – 522 510, 30th & 31st January – 2014.(ii) Participated in the National Workshop on E-ContentDevelopment jointly organized by the Dept. of Commerce &Business Administration and Centre for Distance Education, ANU,on 14th and 15th, Feb 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSThe following papers were presented in the UGC sponsoredNational Conference on Advances in Statistical Theory, Modelingand Applications (NCASTMA)” held during 27-28, March 2014 atDepartment of Statistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

i. Ms. K. Rajya Lakshmi and Professor B. Re. Victor Babu:“On second order slope rotatable designs under Auto-correlatedstructure of errors”.

ii. “Second order slope rotatable designs under Auto-correlatedstructure of errors using BIBD”.

Prof. K. Chandan: Delivered a lecture on “Optimal control of two-phase M/M/1 queueing system with server Start-up, N-Policy,unreliable server and Banking” at the National Conference onApplied Statistics and Related Working Practices, at theDepartment of Statistics, School of Mathematical Sciences, NorthMaharashtra University, Jalgaon, during January 30-31, 2014.

Mr. K.Satish Kumar and Prof. K. Chandan: Presented a paperon “Two-Phase N-Policy M/M/1 Gated Queuing System with ServerBreakdowns and Balking” at a National Conference on RecentAdvances in Statistics, during 21-22 January 2014.

Prof. K. Rosaiah: (i) Delivered a lecture on “Statistical QualityControl” at Department of Statistics, SDMSM Kalasala(Autonomous), Vijayawada on 28.02.2014.

(ii) Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Workshop on E-Content Development jointly organized by the Dept. of Commerce& Business Administration and Centre for Distance Education,ANU, during 14 &15 February 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGUProf.G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi: Presented a paper on “Vidura Neetiin Mahabharatam” at the International Conference onMahabharatam organized by Oriental Research Institute, S V U,Tirupati during 7-11 January 2014. Also chaired a session.

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGYN. Baratha Jyothi and Dr. K. Sunita: Presented a paper on “AStudy on prevalence of anemia and growth pattern among HIVinfected children and adolescents from rural areas attending VCTCand ART center Govt. General Hospital, Vijayawada, A.P., India”at 2nd International Science Symposium on HIV & InfectiousDiseases (HIV SCIENCE 2014) organized by YRG Centre,Chennai, Tamilnadu from 30 January - 1 February, 2014.

P.V.V. Satish, K. Somaiah, A. Kanaka Raju, N. Sree Rekha andDr. K. Sunita: Presented a paper on “Fin and tail rot disease innursery ponds of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India” at 101stIndian Science Congress, organized by University of Jammu,Jammu from 3-7 February, 2014.

K. Somaiah and Dr. K. Sunita: Presented a paper on “ Effect ofPhenthoate on protein levels in the freshwater fish L. rohita” atNational Seminar on Renewable Energies, Ecosystems andSustainable Environmental Management organized by Departmentof Environmental Sciences, ANU, Guntur from 20-21 February,2014.

ANU ONGOLE CAMPUS, ONGOLEThe following papers were presented at the UGC National

Seminar on Social Work Education and Development organizedby the Department of Social Work, ANU Ongole Campus, Ongole,during 10-11 March, 2014.

DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(i) Dr. N.Venkateswara Rao & Miss. B. Padmaja: “Addressingthe future of professional social work in India”.

(ii) Dr. S. Vijay Kumar: “Sustainable development and social workprofession”.

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DEPT. OF ECONOMICS(iii) Dr. N Sanjeeva Rao: “Poverty alleviation programmes in A.P”.(iv) Dr. P. Obulesu: “Poverty and its eradication in India”.(v) Dr. N. Nirmala Mani: “Poverty alleviation among fisher folkwomen through SHGS: An empirical study on Prakasam Districtof A.P”.

DEPT. OF HISTORY(vi) Dr. G. Raja Mohan: “Indian’s rural poverty and alleviationprogrammes”.

DEPT. OF SOCIAL WORK(vii) Dr.P.Venkata Rao: “Social Work: Realities and Challenges”.(viii) Dr.R.Srinivasu: “Role of Social Work Teacher in 21st Century”.(ix) Dr.M.H. Preetham Dev Kumar: “Social Work Education –

Field Work Training in Industrial Setting”.

The following papers were presented at the NationalSeminar on Status of Tribal Women in India : Issues Challenges& Strategies for Empowerment organized by Department of SocialWork, ANU, Guntur, during 7-8, February 2014

DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(i) Dr. N.Venkateswara Rao & Miss. B. Padmaja: “Empowermentof Tribal Women in India”.

DEPT. OF SOCIAL WORK(ii) Dr.P.Venkata Rao: “Micro-Finance and Empowerment of TribalWomen: A study through SHGs in Srikakulam district of AndhraPradesh”.

(iii) Dr.R.Srinivasu: “The Socio-Economic Profile of Tribal Women:A study in Kotture village, Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh”.

(iv) Dr.M.H. Preetham Dev Kumar: “Participation of Tribal Womenin Panchayaths”.

The following papers were presented at National Seminaron Buddhist Applied Philosophy organized by Centre for MahayanaBuddhist Studies, ANU, Guntur, during 30-31 January 2014.

DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(i) Miss. B. Padmaja: “Corporate social Responsibility”.

(ii) Dr. P. Hari Babu: “Corruption – Problems of Indian Economy”.

(iii) Dr. S. Vijay Kumar: “Corporate governance and corporatesocial Responsibility”.

The following papers were presented at the XXXII AnnualConference of Andhra Pradesh Economics Association, organizedby Department of Economics, Maris Stella College, Vijayawada,during 8-9 February, 2014, conference volume, pp.90-96.

DEPT. OF ECONOMICSDr. N Sanjeeva Rao: (i) “Economics of dairy farming in A.P.”.(ii) “Growth of service sector in A.P.”.

(iii) Dr. N. Nirmala Mani: “Empowerment of Fisher, folk women inPrakasam District of A.P”.

(iv) Dr. P. Obulesu: “Land reforms and women development inAndhra Pradesh”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminar onAgrarian Issues and Challenges in Andhra Pradesh organized byDepartment of Economics, ANU Guntur, during 22-23 March, 2014.

DEPT. OF ECONOMICSDr. N Sanjeeva Rao: (i) Presented a paper on “Agriculturedevelopment in A.P.”.

(ii) “Agricultural marketing and exports”.

(iii) Dr. N. Nirmala Mani: “Socio-economic conditions of Rock saltfarmers of Beerangunta village, Kothapatnam mandal, Prakasamdistrict”.(iv) Dr. P. Obulesu: “Role of Agriculture financial institutions in India”.

The following papers were presented at the 74th Session of IndianHistory Congress held at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha,during 28-30 December, 2013.

DEPT. OF HISTORY(i) Dr. G. Raja Mohan: “Indian Diaspora and economic contributionsin India”.

(ii) Dr. G. Soma Sekhar: “The period 1858-85 regarded as BorkerPledges”.

The following papers were presented at National Seminaron Department of History & Archaeology and culture, DravidianUniversity, Kuppam, during 2-3 April, 2014.

DEPT. OF HISTORY(i) Dr. G. Raja Mohan: “Environment issues in the coastal AndhraPradesh”.(ii) Dr. G. Soma Sekhar: “Sri Darsi Chenchaiahs Role in SocialProgramme movement”.

The following papers were presented at the National Seminaron NGO’s and Civil Society in the Era of Globalization organizedby the Department of Sociology & Social Work, ANU, Guntur on18 and 19 March 2014.

DEPT. OF SOCIAL WORK(i) Dr.P.Venkata Rao: “Role of NGOs in Rural Development”.

(ii) Dr.R.Srinivasu: “Social Workers and NGOs-an instrument forSocial Development”.

(iii) Dr.M.H. Preetham Dev Kumar: “ The Role of NGOs in SocialAction and Social Development”.

(iv). Dr. S. Vijay Kumar: “Problems and remedies in India”.

DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONDr. N.Venkateswara Rao & Miss. B. Padmaja: (i) Presented apaper on “Role of mathematics in other disciplines”, at theDepartment of Mathematics, ANU Ongole Campus, Ongole, during6-7 March, 2014,

(ii) Presented a paper on “Employee Relations: Emerging Issuesand Challenges”, at Department of Human Resource Management,ANU, Guntur. During 22-23 February, 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSDr. P. Obulesu: Presented a paper on “NREGP facet of inclusivegrowth: A case study of Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh”,Department of Rural Development and Social Work, ANU, Guntur,24th 25th March, 2014.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESProf. A. Prameela Rani: Gave a talk in AIR on “Role of Women inPharmacy” which was broadcast on March 28, 2014.

The following faculty attended the UGC-Sponsored NationalWorkshop on E-Content Development organized by the Centrefor Distance Education of ANU in collaboration with the Departmentof Commerce and Business Administration during 14 -15 February2014.(i) Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Also chaired a technical session.(ii) Dr. P Ravi, (iii) Dr. K. Vijay, (iv) Mr. P. Raghuveer,(v) G. Srikar, (vi) Mrs. K.E.Pravallika, (vii) Ms.Ch. Srujani,(viii) Mrs. D. Madhuri

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The following papers were presented at the National Conferenceon Re-Visioning Pharmacy Education and Research:Contemporary Issues and Future Strategies, at Sri SiddharthaPharmacy College, Nuzvid on 16-17 March, 2014.

(i) Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Presented a review paper on “Naturalgums” and “Microballoons-A novel and potential approach of gastroretentive drug delivery system”.

(ii) Dr. P Ravi: Presented a paper on “Screening of anti-oxidantactivity of hydro alcoholic extract of Euphorbia thymifolia Linn”.

(iii) Mr. P. Raghuveer: Presented a paper on “FormulationDevelopment and In-Vitro Characterization of Self-NanoEmulsifying Drug Delivery System Containing Poorly Soluble DrugAtorvastatin”.

The following faculty attended attended the National Conferenceon Revisioning Pharmacy Education and Research: ContemporaryIssues and Future Strategies.i) Dr. K. Vijay ii) Dr. Ravi Sankar ReddyThe following papers were presented at the National Workshopon Research: Design, Execution and Publication, at Vijaya Instituteof Pharmaceutical Sciences for Women during 21- 22 March 2014.

(i) Prof. A. Prameela Rani: (i) Presented research work on “Designand development of matrix tablets of Lamivudine using naturalpolymers for controlled release”.

(ii) Presented a review paper on ‘Buccal films-An innovative andpromising drug delivery technology’.

(iii) G. Srikar: Presented a paper on “Novel Approaches inCompression – Coated Tablet Dosage Forms”.

(iv) Rohini Pilli: Presented a paper at the National Workshopon Research Design , Execution and Publication.

Prof. A. Prameela Rani: (v) Presented a review paper on “Roleof proteomics in effective target drug discovery” and“Bioinformatics-A vital tool for drug design” at the National Seminarand Workshop on Genomics & Proteomics: An InformaticsApproach (NSGPI-2014) at the Department of Biotechnology, ANU,during 24 -25 March, 2014.

The following papers were presented at the National Conferenceon Innovations and Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences, organizedby Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri on 29 March, 2014.

(i) Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Presented a review on “Pelletization-A potential multiple unit drug delivery system” and‘Transferosomes-A novel and targeted drug delivery vesicles”.

(ii) Dr. P Ravi: i.. Presented a paper on “Screening of Anti -Inflammatory Activity of Alcoholic Extract of Erythryna VariegateL. Leaves”.

(iii) Mr. P. Raghuveer: Presented a paper on “Self-NanoEmulsifying Drug Delivery System- Lipid Based Drug DeliveryStrategy for Enhancement of Drug Bio Avilability”.

The following faculty attended the National Conference onInnovations & Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences, organized byNirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, on March 29, 2014

i) Dr. K. Vijay, ii) Rohini Pilli

The following papers were presented at the InternationalConference on Drugs for Future: Infectious Diseases, organizedby NIPER, Hyderabad on 27 - 28 March, 2014.

(i) Dr. P Ravi: Presented a poster on “The Systematic Review onClinical Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer”.

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(ii) G. Srikar: Presented a poster on “Formulation and Evaluationof Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Combined Embedded MatrixTablets of Diltiazem HCl”.

The following faculty attended the UGC NationalWorkshop on Role of Modern Instrumentation Techniques InCurrent Concepts of Pharmaceutical Sciences, organized by ANUCollege of Pharmaceutical Sciences during 14 - 15 March 2014.

(i) Dr. P Ravi, (ii) Dr. K. Vijay, (iii) Mr. P. Raghuveer,

(iv) G. Srikar, (v) Mrs. K.E.Pravallika, (vi) Ms. Ch. Srujani,

(vii) Mrs. D. Madhuri, (viii) Gayatri Ramya,(ix) D. Ravi Sankar Reddy

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGDEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

The following papers were presented in UGC Nationalseminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Writings in English in 21stCentury organized by SDMSM Kalasala, Vijayawada on 21st -22nd January, 2014.

Dr. Suneetha Y: “Preoccupation of Western Culture in GitaMehta’s Raj”.

D.Sumalatha: “Themes of Identity, Alienation and Isolation in theworks of Jhumpa Lahiri”.

Dr. Y. Suneetha: (i) Presented a paper on “Affinity for ShadonianCulture in Linda Smith’s The Piper of Shadonia” in InternationalConference on Cultural Spaces: Canada & India organized by SriVenkateswara University and Indian Association for CanadianStudies, Tirupati on 27th - 29th January, 2014.

The following faculty participated in UGC Sponsored NationalWorkshop on E-Content Development organized by Departmentof Commerce & Business Administration and Centre for DistanceEducation, ANU on 14-15 February, 2014.(i) Dr. Y. Suneetha, (ii) Dr. D. Sumalatha

The following faculty participated in UGC Sponsored NationalWorkshop on Emerging Trends in Global Business organized byDepartment of International Business Studies, ANU on 29th - 30thMarch, 2014.Dr. Y. Suneetha & D. Sumalatha: Presented a paper on “ FeministLiterary Criticism: A Case Study of Anne Tyler’s Writing” in aNational Seminar on Modern Theories in Literature &Languageorganized by P.B.Siddartha College of Arts and Science,Vijayawada on 19th - 20th March, 2014.

The following papers were presented in the NationalConference on Communication Skills for Academic Excellence andCareer Development organized by PVP.Siddartha Institute ofTechnology (Autonomous), Vijayawada on 28th March, 2014.

i. Dr. Y. Suneetha & D. Sumalatha: “Classroom ManagementTechniques for Engineering Students”.ii. Ch. Radhika: “Role of Communication Skills in the AssessmentProcess”.D. Sumalatha: (i) Partcipated in an International Conference onCultural Spaces: Canada & India organized by Sri VenkateswaraUniversity and Indian Association for Canadian Studies, Tirupation 27th - 29th Jan, 2014.Dr. Ch. Radhika: (i). Presented a paper on “Tagore’s Use ofBuddhism in Liberating the Women with Reference to the DanceDrama Chandalika” at the UGC National Seminar on BuddhistApplied Philosophy, organized by Centre for Mahayana BuddhistStudies, ANU during 30-31st January, 2014.

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Chief guest and Prof. Chandrasekhar, Vice-Principal, ANUCollege of Arts, Commerce & Law, Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar,Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU, Dr. Ravi Kumar,NSS Programme Officer, Kaza Village Secretary and others.

NSS Winter Special Camping ProgrammesThe NSS Units I & II of Govt. Women’s College,

Guntur, organized NSS special camping programme from14.03.2014 to 20.03.2014 at their adopted villageAgatavarappadu, Pedakakani Mandal, Guntur district.During the 7 day programme, AIDS awareness rally, clean& green, medical awareness, socio-economic survey,women empowerment, literacy campaign, environmentalawareness, health hazards of smoking and alcohol, etc.,were organized with the support and involvement of localpeople. The inaugural programme was attended byDr.K.Sumanth Kumar, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell,ANU, Dr. Sasi Bala, In-charge, Principal, Govt. Women’sCollege, Guntur, Dr. Rajarajeshwari, Programme Officer,NSS Unit-I, Dr.Prashanthi, Programme Officer, NSS Unit-II, staff members of Govt. Women’s College and villageelders.

The NSS Unit-I of ANU College of Arts, Commerce& Law, had organized NSS special camping programmefrom 24.03.2014 to 30.03.2014 at their adopted village Kaza,Guntur district. Programmes such as socio-economicsurvey, awareness on human diseases, voluntary blooddonation, AIDS, clean and green, plantation of 500 differentvarieties of saplings, clean/repair of the drainage atScheduled Caste colony were successfully organized. Theinaugural programme was graced by Dr.M.RadhakrishnaMurthy, Chairman, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Guntur as

‘NSS-Special Adventure Training Camp’ at Manali. (HP)The University NSS team participated in the NSS-

Special Adventure Training Camp held at Atal BihariVajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports(ABVIMAS), Manali, Himachal Pradesh, from 1st to 10th

January, 2014. Sri M. Sudhakar, NSS Programme Officerof R.V.R & J.C College of Engineering, Chowdavaram,Guntur, acted as contingent leader. NSS volunteers (3 boys)and (3 girls) were deputed for the NSS special adventuretraining programme and the details are as follows:

NSS Programme OfficerSri M. Sudhakar R.V.R & J.C College of Engineering,

Chowdavaram, Guntur

NSS Volunteers - BoysM. Anil Kumar, II B.Com., V.T.J.M & I.V.T.R Degree College,

Mangalagiri, Guntur (Dt)D. Ratna Kishore, M.Pharm., ANU College of

Pharmaceutical Sciences, ANU, Guntur(Dt)A. Prathap Reddy, II B.Sc., Sri Gowthami Degree College,

Darsi, Prakasam(Dt)

NSS Volunteers - GirlsK. Phani Alekya, III B.Tech. (ECE) R.V.R & J.C College of

Engineering, Chowdavaram, GunturA.Sai Chandusha, II B.Com., J.K.C. College, GunturY.Hema Charitha, III B.Tech. (EEE) R.V.R & J.C College of

Engineering, Chowdavaram, Guntur

The NSS volunteers had undergone training in differentmountaineering activities such as river crossing, rappelling,rock climbing, ice skiing, trekking, camping, jungle craft. Theadventure training was conducted in the wilderness of theHimalayas including trekking of 60 Km., and attaining 9000feet height.

SPECIAL CAMPS

During the period from 1st Jan’ to 31st Mar’2014, nearly100 NSS Special Camping Programmes were organized atdifferent adopted villages/slum areas spread over Gunturand Prakasam districts by NSS units of ANU Colleges.

Release of NSS GrantsProf.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, had

released 2nd installment grant for conducting NSS SpecialCamping Programme of different NSS units operating atGuntur and Prakasam districts. Each NSS Unit hadreceived an amount of Rs.22, 500/- for special campingprogramme.

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RESEARCH DEGREES DURING JANUARY - MARCH 2014Ph.D. DEGREES AWARDED

Name of the Research Scholar Name of the Research Guide Subject

1. M.Sravanthi Prof. K. S. Tilak Biochemistry2. T. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Prof .C. Ram Babu Biochemistry3. N. Sarath Chandra Bose Dr. K. Ammani Biochemistry4. Arjuman Akhil Mohammad Prof .V. Viveka Vardhani Biochemistry5. Madhuri Vajha Dr. K.S.R. Murthy Biotechnology6. P. Madhusudana Prof. Chitta Suresh Kumar Biotechnology7. G. Ratna Prasad Prof .P Srinivasa Babu Biotechnology8. Kiran Kumar Angadi Dr. K. Ammani Biotechnology9. Lakshmana Swamy Parasa Dr. L. Cyril Arun Kumar Biotechnology10. M. Suman Kumar Dr. C. Ganesh Kumar Biotechnology11. D. Ravi Dr. J.V.L.N. Seshagiri Rao Biotechnology12. Post Sai Reddy Dr. G.V.M. Sharma Chemistry13. A. Siva Madhavi Prof. P. V. V. Satyanarayana Chemistry14. S. Venkat Rao Prof. C. Ram Babu Chemistry15. Y.A.S.J. Prasanna Kumari Dr. Y. Sunandamma Chemistry16. M. Rama Prof. B. Syam Sundar Chemistry17. Ramanaiah Ganji Dr. D. Ramachandran Chemistry18. S.V. Balaji Dr. S. Chandrasekhar Chemistry19. D. Bala Karuna Kumar Prof. C. Ram Babu & Dr. G. Srinivasa Rao Chemistry20. Zareena Begum Prof. C. Ram Babu Chemistry21. K.V. Raghavendra Rao Dr. J.S. Yadav Chemistry22. K. Jaya Prasanthi Prof. B. Syama Sundar Chemistry23. M. Suvarna Saritha Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam Commerce24. S. Venkata Ramana Prof. B. K. Surya Prakasha Rao Commerce25. S. Vijaya Kumar Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam Commerce26. B. Syam Sundar Prof. Abdul Noor Basha Commerce27. K. Vijay Kumar Reddy Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao Commerce28. P. Mohan Prof. P. Koteswara Rao Commerce29. Uppu Ravi Babu Dr. V. Vijay Kumar CSE30. Gopala Krishna Murthy Nookala Dr. O. Naga Raju CSE31. Lalitha Saroja Thota Prof. A. Appa Rao CSE32. B. Raja Srinivasa Reddy Prof. I. Ramesh Babu CSE33. G. Krishna Mohan Dr .R Satya Prasad CSE34. G. Chenchamma Prof. A. Govardhan CSE35. Bandla Sreenivasa Rao Dr. R. Satya Prasad CSE36. V.V.R. Maheswara Rao Dr. V. Valli Kumari CSE37. R.V.V.S.V. Prasad Dr. V. Valli Kumari CSE38. S.V. Naga Srinivasu Prof .I. Ramesh Babu CSE39. Bhanu Prakash Battula Dr. R Satya Prasad CSE40. V.V.Jaya Rama Krishnaiah Prof. K. Mruthyunjaya Rao CSE41. Suneetha Chittineni Dr. B. Raveendra Babu CSE42. D. Venkata Naga Raju Dr. V. Valli Kumari CSE43. Satuluri Naganjaneyulu Prof. K. Mrithyumjaya Rao CSE44. M. Rajani Prof. P. Narasimha Rao Economics45. I. Victoria Susan Prof. B. David Raju Education46. Moturi Ravi Kumar Prof. D. Bhaskara Rao Education47. K. Narasimha Rao Prof. P. Rajasekhar English48. B. Venkata Ramana Prof. R. Saraswathi English49. Afsha Jamal Dr. K. Sandhya English50. G. M. Susmitha Prof. P. Rajasekhar English51. G. Beulah Pearl Sunanda Prof. B. David Raju History52. T. Nanda Vardhan Prof. B. David Raju History53. K. Sivananda Kumar Prof. Y. P. Ramasubbaiah Law54. Rama Koti Reddy Chintha Prof. A. Subrahmanyam Law55. S. Venkateswarlu Prof. V. Lakshmi Prasanna Maths56. A. J. Venkata Radhika Dr. S.V. S. Girija Maths57. R. Santhi Kumar Dr. T. V. Pradeep Kumar & Prof. D. R. K Reddy Maths

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58. T. Srinivasa Rao Dr. A. Anjaneyulu & Dr. V. Vasantha Kumar Maths59. T. Ravi Dr. A. Anjaneyulu Maths60. K. Krishna Rao Prof. Y. Venkateswara Reddy Maths61. A.V.S. Sastry Prof. K. Srinivas Pharmacy62. R.V. Celestin Baboo Prof. K. Srinivas Pharmacy63. Shaik Babu Prof. S. Sreehari Sastry Physics64. T. Vindhya Kumari Prof. S. Sreehari Sastry Physics65. T. Anjaneyulu Prof. P. Narayanamurthy Physics66. A. Rupesh Kumar Dr. M. Rami Reddy Physics67. Chatla Kishore Prof. G. Y. Prabhavathi Devi Telugu68. T. Alekhya Prof. M. Satyanarayana Telugu69. Meka Bhanu Prasad Kumar Babu Prof. G. Krupachary Telugu70. Pilli Suguna Deena Prof. G. Krupachary Telugu71. J. Purushotham Sai Prof. V. Viveka Vardhani Aquaculture72. V. Hymavathi Dr. P. Johnson Physical Education

M.Phil. DEGREES

S.No Name Name of the Guide Subject1 K. Maruthi Nagarjuna Dr. K. Rosaiah Statistics2 Naga Chandana Pallapothu Prof. Mannava Satyanarayana Telugu3 Ch. Anil Kumar Dr. R.V. Subrahmanyam Physics4 Prasad Chundi Dr. Naga Raju Battu Human Resource Management5 Sharon Lily Dasari Dr. V. Tulasi Das Human Resource Management6 Inaganti Bade Saheb Dr. Naga Raju Battu Human Resource Management7 N. Venkateswara Rao Dr. V. Jyothi Commerce and Business Administration8 Sk. Mustak Dr. T. Narayana Murthy Commerce & Business Administration9 J. Neelima Dr. M. Srinivasa Narayana Commerce & Business Administration10 J. Venkata Kalyani Dr. M. Srinivasa Narayana Commerce & Business Administration11 Syed Sadat Ali Alias Abdul Gani Dr. T. Narayana Murthy Commerce & Business Administration12 N. Murali Mohan Dr. M. Jayanthi Biotechnology13 Gowri Bala Kumari Kolipakula Dr. T.V. Reddy Chemistry14 P. Srinivasa Rao Dr. R. Ramesh Raju Chemistry15 Anandkumar Pal Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer Social Work16 R. Ramachandra Rao Dr. G. Simhachalam Zoology & Aquaculture17 J. Sivaiah Prof. K. Krishna Murthy Electronics

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

A seminar on Strategy of Being an Entrepreneurwas jointly conducted by the Department of Commerce,ANU and Woxsen Master Class at Dr. H.H.Deichmann &Dr.S.John David Auditorium on 25th January, 2014.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSThe Department of International Business Management organized a workshop on Social Media Marketing on

24-02-2014. The Resource Persons were Ch. Revanth and S. Abhijith.The Department of International Business organized a workshop on Indian Economy in Doldrums during 13-15

March, 2014. The Resource Persons were Dr. Papa Rao, Business Analyst, Hyderabad.

A National Workshop on E-Content Developmentwas conducted jointly by the Department of Commerce &Business Administration and Centre for Distance Educationduring 14th – 15th February, 2014 in the University.

The Department of Commerce & BusinessAdministration and MSME, Hyderabad, jointly organizeda workshop on Industrial Motivation on 25-02-2014. Prof.

V. Chandrasekhar Rao, Principal, University College of Arts,Commerce & Law and Prof. S. V. Raju, Prof. Noor BashaAbdul graced the function.

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES

The College of Physical Education conducted aState-wide Workshop on the Revised Modalities forPECET Tests and Common Core Syllabus forU.G.D.P.Ed., B.P.Ed & M.P.Ed. Courses in the State andPhysical Efficiency Tests for Qualified DSC Candidateson 23rd & 24th January, 2014 under the auspices of A.P. StateCouncil of Higher Education and with Dr.P.P.S.Paul Kumar,as Convener, PECET-2013. In the Inaugural session forthis workshop Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice- Chancellor, ANUacted as a Chairman, while Prof.P.Vijay Prakash, Vice-Chairman, A.P.State Council of Higher Education,Hyderabad, was Chief Guest, and Prof.Sunderraj Urs,Professor in Physical Education, Bangalore University,Bangalore, was the Special Guest. Prof.Y.P.Ramasubbaiah,Rector, ANU, Prof. P. Rajasekar, Registrar, Prof. K.Venkateswarulu from Nigeria, Former Directors of PhysicalEducation in A.P., and present Directors of PhysicalEducation in A.P., attended as Guests of Honour.

For the Closing ceremony, Prof. Y. P. Ramasubbaiah,Rector, ANU, acted as Chairman, while Prof. SunderrajUrs, Professor in Physical Education, Bangalore University,was the Special Guest.

Workshop

Convener, PECET -2014. The committee meeting was heldat ANU on 4 March, 2014 under the Chairmanship ofProf.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U.Prof.L.Venugopal Reddy, Chairman, A.P.State Council ofHigher Education, Hyderabad, released the schedule ofPhysical Education Common Entrance Test (PECET)-2014.

PECET-2014 Committee meeting

A.P. State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad hasentrusted the responsibility of conducting of PhysicalEducation Common Entrance Test (PECET-2014) to ANU,once again. Prof.Y.Kishore, Dean, Faculty of PhysicalEducation, Yoga and Sports Sciences, was nominated as

NSNIS Six weeks certificate course – 2014Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, has

allotted an extension center to ANU for the conduct of sixweeks certificate course in the following five games. Thesecourses are going to be conducted on the university campusfrom 15 May to 24 June, 2014:1. Athletics 2. Hockey 3. Kabaddi 4. Kho-Kho 5. Softball.

Considering the remarkable Sports background of theUniversity and the available Sports Infrastructure, theNSNIS, Patiala, has chosen ANU as a centre for the conductof the courses.

National Seminar on Physical Education

The ANU College of Physical Education conducted aUGC Sponsored National Seminar on the Emerging Trendsin Physical Education & Sports Sciences on 11th & 12th

February 2014 with the collaboration of National Associationof Physical Education and Sports Sciences (NAPESS). Forthe Inaugural Prof. Y. Kishore, Dean & Director of PhysicalEducation, ANU acted as a Chairman, and Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, as Chief Guest whileProf.P.Chinnapa Reddy, President, NAPESS, and Sri M.V.Pardhasarathi, Deputy General Manager, Andhra Bank,Guntur Zone were Special Invitees. The Rector, theRegistrar, Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, OSD, ANU, Sri. N.V.Narasimham, Senior Branch Manager, Andhra Bank, ANU,and others were present. 285 participants attended thisconference and 153 papers were presented.

For this conference Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar, Principal,UCPESS, ANU acted as Conference Director and Dr.P.Johnson, Vice-Principal, UCPESS, ANU acted asConference Convener.

OTHER EVENTSThe University College of Physical Education conducted several other programmes:* Conducted a Workshop on Yoga for Yoga Teachers in the University Area. Attended by nearly 300 yoga teachers.

* Conducted Inter-Collegiate Yoga (Men & Women) Tournament on 26th February 2014. It is the first time in theUniversity area.

* Conducted Mobilization Classes on Yoga Therapy for the University Campus Students in the month of March.

* Conducted FSTO Examination regarding Athletics with the collaboration of Federation State Technical Officials on17th & 18th March 2014.

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ANU organised All India Inter-University Softball(Men & Women) Tournament from 13th to 18th January,2014. 50 Men Teams and 37 Women Teams from all overthe country participated in this prestigious tournament.

The tournament was inaugurated by Prof.K.ViyyannaRao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU. Smt.Sanjukta Raiguru, DeputyGeneral Manager, State Bank of India was the Special Guestof the function. Prof.Y.P.Rama Subbaiah, Rector,Prof.P.Raja Sekhar, Registrar, Sri CBR Prasad, President,CBR Foundation for Sports, Vijayawada, Principals of ANU,and O.S.D., A.N.U. graced the occasion. State Bank of India,

English Language Skills Training

The International Students Cell organized twospells of English Language Skill Development TrainingProgramme, in International Students Cell for theinternational students on 16th January, 2014 and 26th

February, 2014, respectively.

Youth FestivalThe International Students Cell conducted

International Youth Festival for the international Studentsfrom 26th to 28th March, 2014. The Vice Chancellor, ANU,Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector,Prof. G.V.Chalam, Dean, CDC, Prof. V.Chandra SekharaRao, Director, ISC, ANU, and Dr. P. P.S Paul Kumar greetedthe students on the occasion.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELL

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCESAll India Inter-University Softball (Men&Women) Tournament 2013-14

The Prize Distribution function was conducted on 18th January, 2014 on the University Campus. Prof. K.ViyyannaRao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU was the Chief Guest of the function while Dr. V.Jyothi Viyyanna Rao, Smt.Sikata Guru, ChiefManager, State Bank of India, A.N.U., and other university officials graced the occasion.

Position Men Women

Winner Sant Gadge Baba Amaravathi Lovely Professional University, PhagwaraUniversity, Amaravathi

Runners-Up Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Punjab University, Chandigarh

Third Place Punjab University, Chandigarh Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Fourth Place Punjabi University, Patiala University of Delhi, Delhi

ANU Campus branch, sponsored an amount of Rs.5,00,000/- for the conduct of the Softball Tournament. This tournamentwas conducted on Knock-out cum league basis. The following is the result: