This workshop was aimed at exploring and documenting the rich heritage of tribal performing arts in India. Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), the event brought together scholars, performers, and researchers to engage with traditional tribal music, dance, storytelling, and ritual practices. Through live performances, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, participants gained insights into the cultural significance and socio-political dimensions of tribal art forms. The workshop fostered interdisciplinary dialogue and highlighted the urgency of preserving intangible cultural heritage in the face of modernisation and marginalisation.
This training programme was designed to support early career English teachers by enhancing their linguistic skills. It included a session on student engagement and language acquisition. Practical strategies were focused on, and the programme empowered participants to adopt innovative teaching methodologies and use technology effectively. Experts from academic and ELT backgrounds delivered lectures, and it ensured an enriching experience for the attendees.
The programme critically examined how early Indian English literature articulated the themes of nationhood and identity. Scholars presented papers on the political and aesthetic dimensions of texts. The seminar aimed to deepen an understanding and trace the development of national consciousness.
This conference brought discussion on of how literature reflects and shapes ethnic identities. The programme covered themes such as narratives, ethnicity, experiences, and indigenous voices in global literatures. The programme encouraged comparative and cross cultural analysis, the event also aimed to provide new perspectives on the relationship between ethnicity and storytelling.
This workshop introduced participants to diasporic identity and literary expressions. The invited talk provided theoretical insights into nostalgia and belonging, followed by a creative writing session where attendees wrote pieces based on personal or imagined diaspora experiences.
This conference emphasised the importance of translating regional literature into English. Sessions included challenges in conveying cultural context and the role of the translator as a cultural mediator. The conference also featured an author’s meet, allowing participants to interact and to understand creative and translation processes.
This programme explored autobiographical and self-narrative traditions in tribal literature. It focused on how tribal voices represent their identity and cultural continuity through storytelling. Presentations included analyses of translated tribal texts and indigenous perspectives, highlighting how these narratives challenged discourses in mainstream literature.
This collaborative literary celebration honoured the Tamil writer Imayam’s contributions over three decades. The event featured keynote addresses and discussions that highlighted the realist style that defined Imayam’s work. This programme served as an occasion for students and scholars to reflect on his influence in contemporary Tamil literature.
This conference focused on literature rooted in specific geographical, cultural, and linguistic settings, commonly referred to as "local color" literature. It encouraged the study of regional customs and social norms depicted in literature. The sessions proved how local identities contributed to the national literary canons and emphasised the importance of cultural authenticity in storytelling.
Onam was celebrated with floral art and traditional attire , fostering unity, joy, and cultural appreciation among students and staff.