Rfe lectionsVol. 51 Issue-2 June 2017

St. Paul's CollegeNAAC Re-accredited Institution with 'A' Grade (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University)Kalamassery-683 503

NEWSLETTER

ST. PAUL'S OPENS ITS DOORS TO MESHUGGAH 2K17

Destroy, Erase, Improve. This was the title of the first album by a popular rock group based in a college town in Umea, Northern Sweden, in 1987. Thirty years later, a batch of students from St. Paul's College, Kalamassery, Kerala, India, picked this word to be the rubric for their Art's Club c e l e b r a t i o n s : A N D T H E PAULINE FAMILY worked wonders with MESHUGGAH 2K17.

The inaugural ceremony was a festive affair. His Excellency, Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kalathiparambil, Archbishop, Verapoly diocese gave the inaugural address wherein he declared institutions like St. Paul's , St. Teresa's St. Xavier's and St. Albert's to be milestones in Higher Education.

To Build & To Break

To Break & To Rebuild

Something Better

The Nature Club of St. Paul's bagged the Vanamitra Award instituted by the Kerala Forest Department. This award was given for the awareness and protection of the environment. Two decades of environment awareness and protection by the Pauline Family is what qualified the college as recipients of this award.

THE GREEN CARPET OF KOCHI –

ST. PAUL'S bags the VANAMITRA AWARD

The award ceremony organized by the Social Forestry witnessed actor Nivin Pauly handing over the award to the College Manager Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalackal in the presence of the Nature Club co-ordinator Dr. Shobana Michael . Under the guidance of the Manager, Fr. Felix, the college revived its zeal to plant

These diocesan institutions have imparted widespread nourishment in the intellectual development of the s tudent communi ty especially those from lower economic zones and Other Backward Communities mainly the Latin Catholic community.

K.R.L.C.C. Vice- President Shaji George, Manager Fr. Felix Chakkalackal, Principal Dr. V. J. Peter, KUFOS Registrar Dr. Victor George & Union Chairman Mathews Victor addressed the gathering. The retiring staff members Dr. Victor George, Department of Commerce, Dr. Reena J. Andrews, Department of English, Prof. George Valluvassery, Department of Malayalam, Non- Teaching Staff Mr. Gildinose and Ms. Maria Jascintha were

saplings all over the campus. Dr. Shobana has been organizing nature campaigns to bring the youth closer to nature. Other programs include organizing medical camps for adivasis, conducting water preservation programs, removal of plastic waste, effective waste management techniques and also awareness on how to combat and control wild fire in the forest. The Nature of St. Paul's plays a major role in making St. Paul's THE GREEN CARPET OF KOCHI.

also felicitated during this occasion.

Inter- collegiate Arts Fest MESHUGGAH 2K17 was the first of its kind after a long gap. The Pauline Family geared up to meet the challenges and students were excellent in their co-ordination and determined drive to gather funds for the smooth conduct of the programs. Chairman Mathews Victor and team set the venue for the competitions.

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Day 1 witnessed a wide splash of colours on the h i t h e r t o d r a b w h i t e compound walls and MURAL 2017 a graff i t i painting competition took shape. This was followed by SHUTTER BUG and a frenzy of camera clicks lapped up every nook and corner of THE GREEN CARPET OF KOCHI namely S T . P A U L ' S . T h e photography completion brought the first day to a picturesque end.

Day 2 unveiled itself with the VEIL OF MAYA – a fashion show of a different kind showcas ing decades o f heritage, costumes from very

Display of Hand painted art work by students on the college wall

old historic time zones to the modern current milieu. DROP '2D' BEAT, the group dance competition set feet tapping to the wonderfully hep paced music. Teams from all over Kerala graced the stage and left a glow of different styles of dancing in the minds of the audience. MESHUGGAH 2K17 drew to a close with NIRVANA a truly reverberating battle of bands, hard rock, hip hop, rap, reggae and what not.

As the sun slowly set on the sets of MESHUGGAH 2K17, it left behind a volley of satisfied sighs and glowing countenances with whispers that echoed, “It was a grand success. Maybe we should try it again sometime”.

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Dr. Victor George

Happy Retirement

Dept. of CommerceDr. Reena J Andrews

Dept. of EnglishProf. George Valluvassery

Dept. of MalayalamSri Gildinose

Lab AssistantSmt. Maria Jacintha C.J.

Library Assistant

New Responsibilities

Binilkumar M RIQAC Coordinator

Valentine D CruzStaff Advisor

Dr. Salia RexHOD, English

Shiju C RHOD, Commerce

New Members of Pauline Family

Jackson T JOffice Attendant

Lijan SebastianOffice Attendant

Ajeesh JosephOffice Attendant

Tresa Sunitha George obtained Ph. D from the Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology under the guidance of Dr. K.E. George.

Title of the thesis "Synergistic effect of short fibre and Nano kaolin clay on polystyrene/high density polyethylene blends"

Congratulations!!Congratulations!!Congratulations!!Dr. Tresa Sunitha GeorgeDept. of Chemistry

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St. Paul's Salutes 70 Years of Free India

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thAs the dawn breaks on 15 August 2017, the campus lies green and peaceful amidst the lush rubber trees on one side and the sprawling HMT road on the other. This peace slowly makes way for fast cars and two wheelers that enter the campus bringing along the faculty

stand students who have gathered to celebrate the 71 Independence Day. The silence that lay like a heavy carpet is now filled with the smart and disciplined boot sounds of the NCC cadets who have lined up for the Independence Day Parade. The sharp authoritative voice of Lt. Varun V. Varghese is heard issuing orders to the cadets as the Under Officer Jairam Kaladharan takes charge of the Squadron. Principal Dr. Peter Vadassery, and Vice-Principal, Dr. Shobana Michael join the crowd gathered near the portico of the college.

Suddenly they are joined by a figure in white; calm, peaceful and in full command of himself. He is none other than Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalackal, the Manager of St. Paul's College; a person who within five years transformed the face of the campus by giving it a sea- change. As the nation completes seventy years of hard earned freedom the campus of St. Paul's also reverberates with the echoes of hard team work and a well-earned A grade.

Time 9.30am.

As the tricolor slowly rises under the deft fingers of Rev. Fr. Felix the crowd stands to attention and the National Anthem is sung in unison by the faculty and students, followed by the display march by the NCC Cadets. In his message, the Manager said every individual should be connected to his environment and work for its integral development. He advised the students to gear up to meet the challenges of the society and face each day with courage and a well-informed intellect. The Principal and Vice- Principal also gave messages of unity and teamwork for the development of the institution. The ceremony drew to a sweet end with the distribution of laddoos.

This year the college elections were conducted in a smooth and systematic way under the able leadership of Dr. Rajeshmon who was the Election Commissioner for this academic year. The elected members are Union Chairman – Alan Asher Vijay, Vice- Chairperson – Anna Marya Oommen, General Secretary – Praveen P P, Arts Club Secretary – Anas T. M., Magazine Editor – Anand Shanmughan, University Union Counci l lors- Canon Antony Luiz &

College Students' Union 2017-18

VOSP RADIOVoice of St. Paul's - Radio Launch

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VOSP Radio was launced as a new initiative to have campus radio. The Voice of St Paul's (VOSP) as it is named was launched by Fr. Rajan Kizhavana, Assistant Director, AISAT Engineering College. Assistant Professors Lima Sunny and Stalin P.C. are in charge of VOSP Radio. The radio will function using the public address system within the college initially during lunch break hours and later shall be upgraded using apt technology. All languages are acceptable but predominantly the medium will be English, Hindi and Malayalam.

Shahzaman M. S. , Lady Representatives – P. V. Stephy Varghese & Parvathi M. , U. G. 2nd Year Rep. Daniel Raju and U. G. 3rd Year Rep. Abhinav V.

NSS Volunteers commemorated World stAids day on 1 December 2016 by conducting

a blood donation camp at St. Paul's college in collaboration with HDFC Bank and Amrita Institute of Medical

Science Edappally. Around fifty students came forth to donate blood.

th On 14 December 2016, NSS volunteers actively took part in a rally to commemorate National Energy Conservation Day .NSS volunteers extended their helping hand in the successful

digitalization campaign initiated by St.Paul's college.NSS Volunteers staged a street play in front of dignitaries and audience gathered to celebrate College

rdDay on 3 March 2017 and their anti-drug and green campaign were well applauded.

thOn 7 march 2017 NSS volunteers organised a class on legal awareness in St.Paul's college in collaboration with KELSA. The session was inaugurated by Sub Judge Mr.Mohit

and presided over by Principal Dr.V.J. Peter.

Apart from all these, NSS volunteers conducted various regular cleaning sessions in the campus to make it a green and plastic free zone

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NCC

The new office bearers of Vincent de Paul unit of the college are Prof. Mary Jelthruth K.V. ,President, Dr. Beena P.J., Vice President , Prof.Sumitha Franklin, Secretary and Prof. Christy George M.J., treasurer. This year activities of the conference began with the distribution of study materials like, book, pen and umbrella for the adopted students of the college. On 17th June 2017 the unit aggregated to International Council. On

Vincent de Paul Unit

The NCC being a uniformed defence service. Cadets and NCC officer Lt. Varun V. Varghese of St. Pauls College had the privilege to attend 2 week Army attachment camp with 9 Madras part of Madras regiment of Indian Army. Cadets where given detailed classes and practical sessions on various aspects of combat comprising of Ambushing, stripping and assembling of variety of rifles, camouflage, field craft and battle craft etc.Republic Day was celebrated in the college and NCC unit actively participated in the function with the ceremonial

parade. College manager Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal hoisted the national flag in the presence of college Principal Dr. V.J Peter and motivated students with his inspirational speech. Regular parades were completed by the end of February. Centralised parades of the battalion were hosted by St. Paul's unit and weapon training was conducted during these centralised parades. 20 cadets attended B certificate exam and 7 cadets attended C certificate Examination. Cadets from the unit also attended the10 day's Annual Training Camp of Battalion conducted at U.C College Aluva during the month of April.

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St. Paul's Conference

6th July Rev. Fr Zacharias Pavanathara inaugurated GOOD WILL STORE in the College. The GOOD WILL STORE will receive articles in good condition from anybody and will be kept in the store. It can be taken away by anybody who is in need of these articles.

The Fresher's of St. Paul's College made the campus colourful with their talent show celebrated under the banner Esperanza 2017. Actor Vysakh inaugurated the programme. This was also the venue for launching VOSP Radio a new initiative to have campus radio. The Voice of St Paul's as it is named was launched by Fr. Rajan Kizhavana, Asst. Director AISAT Engineering College. Fr. Denny Peringoth, Director Navadarsan Scheme declared the Onam celebrations open. The function was guided by the Manager Fr. Felix and Principal Dr. V.J. Peter. The program started with a rendering of classical music by Harigeeth of 1st B. A. English.

Alumini of St. Paul's and Former Minister Sri. Binoy Viswam declared the Civil Services Guidance Centre open. He stressed the need for the development of the new generation to be adequately geared to meet the challenges of the Civil Services and to be actively

Civil Service Guidance Centre launched involved in the governance of the Nation. He reminisced his college days at St. Paul's and stated that the campus was his first homing ground. It is not enough that an individual secure a job but rather the focus must be on how he can serve society through the job he

secures. When the thrust is on the Nation and not on the individual, the Nation will automatically progress. Prof. Dr. Francy M. V. and Sri. Dipin P. R. IAS Rank Holder spoke to the student community and fi l led them with confidence to face IAS Exams.

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Seminar participationSTALIN P C Department of Economics participated in a Seminar organized by Department of Economics, St. Teresa's Autonomous College, Ernakulam on the topic' Effects of Demonetization on India's Gross Domestic Product on 12/01/2017.

Siby K M and SMIJI A.J. Department of Economics attended a Public lecture on 'A discussion on Indian Economy and the Economic Survey 2016-17 delivered by Dr. Arvind Subramanian (Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance) on 14/03/2017 at St Theresa's college, Ernakulam.

SMIJI A.J. Dept. Of Economics participated in the WINTER SESSION RESEARCHERS' MEET on January 28, 2017 organised by SHARE (Sacred Heart Advance Research Endeavour) of Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Ernakulam.

SMIJI A.J. Dept. Of Economics participated in the Capacity Building Workshop for SSP Resource persons, sponsored by Dept. of Higher Education , Govt.of Kerala on 7th January 2017 organised by St,Teresa's College, Ernakulam.

SMIJI A.J and Sumitha Franklin Department of Economics Participated in the ICSSR –SRC sponsored National Seminar on “Dimensions of Discrimination and Exclusion : The experience of Minorities and Indigenous People in India” organised by Dept. of Economics and Political Science, St.Xavier's College For Women, Aluva on 9th and 10th January 2017.

Lima Sunny, Department of English, participated in the Capacity Building Workshop sponsored by Department of Higher Education, Government of Kerala and organised under the Scholar Support Programme at St. Teresa's College(Autonomous) Ernakulam on 7th January 2017.

Deepa George and Lima Sunny Department of English participated in the Workshop for SSP Mentors organized by the New Initiatives Department of Higher Education, at St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam on Jan 14th, 2017.

Tresa Sunitha George, Maria Augustine, Meera Jacob participated in the International Seminar on Recent Advances in Solar Energy Applications, RASE-2016, organised by Department of Chemistry, St. Theresas College, Ernakulam, December 2016.

Tresa Sunitha George, Maria Augustine participated National Seminar on Current Trends in Chemistry- CTric - 2017 organised by Department of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT on 3,4 th February 2017.

Dr. Rose Philo K. J, Texin Joseph, Tresa Sunitha George, Maria Augustine, Meera Jacob participated in the UGC sponsored National seminar on Green Chemistry for Environment sustainability Smart Materials-Theory and Applications held at PG and Research department of Chemistry, Bharath Matha College,Thrikkakara College, on 7,8 th February 2017.

Tresa Sunitha George has participated and presented a paper on High density polyethylene-clay nanocomposite prepared from Indian Kaolin in Prof. K.V. Thomas Endowment International

Symposium on New Trends in Applied Chemistry (NTAC -2017), organised by Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi, India on 9-11 February, 2017.

Tresa Sunitha George has participated and presented a paper on Mechanical and Structural Characterisation of PS/PE blends modified with nanokaolin clay, UGC sponsored National Seminar on advancements in Polymer Science and Technology, January 24 ,25th , St. Theresas college,Ernakulam,2017.

Mariya Auguatine and Meera Jacob participated in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Advancements in Polymer Science and Technology, January 24, 25th, St.Theresas College, Ernakulam,2017.

Savitha K S attended International Conference on Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics (ICTCSDM-2016), December 19 − 21, 2016, Kalasalingam University, Tamilnadu.

Savitha K S attended 29 th Kerala Science Congress, January 28 − 30, 2017, Marthoma College, Thiruvalla.

Workshops participatedDr. Asha E Thomas participated in National Workshop on Multivariate Analysis Basics and Advances from May 8th to 12th ,2017

Dr. Asha E Thomas participated in PANORAMA 2017 on Disruptive Workspace organised by SCMS Cochin School of Business on 19th and 20th January, 2017.

Dr. Asha E Thomas attended a five day Faculty Development Programme in Financial Services at Hedge School of AppliedEconomics, Kochi held on December 19th -23rd 2016

Dr. Asha E Thomas participated in Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering, Annual Seminar 2016, held on December 17th 2016 titled“Green for Lasting Development” held at Kochi.

Dr.Poornima N., Prof. Jixy Joseph and Prof. Mary Vijila C.V. attended the National Workshop on 'Contemporary Advances in Materials for Energy'(CAME-2017) held on 3 rd and 4 th February, Department of Physics CUSAT.

Dr.Priyesh K.V. attended the workshop on “ Statistical Analysis in Cosmology” held on 12 th -14 th , organized by Department of Physics,CUSAT and Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA),Pune.

Dr.Salia Rex, Department of English participated in the Workshop on “Research Tools for Scholars in English Literature”organized by the Department of English and Foreign Languages, CUSAT on 20 th & 21 st April 2017.

Dr. Beena P.J. attended the three day U.G.C. DSA National Seminar on "Navajagaran Kaleen Hindi Aur Malayalam Kavitha" conducted by the Dept. of Hindi CUSAT from 23 - 25 February 2017.

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PUBLICATIONS &PAPER PRESENTATIONSSiby K M Department of Economics 'Responsible Fishing in Kerala: need of the Hour'The Pauline Journal of Social Science, Vol.1, Issue.1, January 2017

SMIJI A.J. Dept. of Economics published a paper titled “ New Economic Environment and Tourism Sector In India” in Pauline Journal of Social Science, Vol.1, Issue.1, January 2017, ISSN 2395 – 6119.

Pramada Ramachandran of Department of Mathematics published a paper titled 'On Matrices associated with L - fuzzy graphs', in the Global Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Volume 13, No: 6 (2017) 1799-1810.

Pramada Ramachandran of Department of Mathematics published a paper titled 'On Fuzzy Wing Graphs and their Properties', in Advances in Fuzzy Mathematics, Volume 12, No: 1 (2017) 51-62.

Deepa George Department of English published a paper The Discourse of Politics in Ramu Ramanthan's Play Curfew in the journal Critical Encounter: A Journal of Literary Studies. ISSN 2454 2083.

Femeetta Mary A G, Rose Philo K.J. Department of Chemistry, published a paper Extraction of cellulose from industrial and plant waste, in the International Journal of Prevention and Control of Industrial Pollution Vol. 3: Issue 1 , 2017.

Jaicy Alias, Rose Philo K.J. Department of Chemistry, published a paper, A Simplified High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method for the Determination of Vitamin D3 in Human Serum, in the International Journal of Analytical & Applied Chemistry Vol. 3: Issue 1, 2017.

Smruthy Marshal, Rose Philo K.J. Department of Chemistry, published a paper Occurrence of Trace Metals in Fresh and Canned Foods, in the International Journal of Agrochemistry Vol. 3: Issue 1,2017(ISSN--2456-7000).

Smruthy Marshal, Rose Philo K.J. Department of Chemistry, published a paper, Comparative Study of Fatty Acid Profile of Fresh and Canned Tuna, in the International Journal of Agrochemistry Vol. 3: Issue 1,2017(ISSN-2456-7000. ).

Savitha K S, Department of Mathematics, presented Some Diameter Notions of the generalized Mycielskian of a graph, International Conference on Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics (ICTCSDM-2016), December 19 − 21, 2016, Kalasalingam University, Tamilnadu.

Savitha K S presented Geodesic convexity parameters of Sierpinski graphs, 29 th Kerala Science Congress(KSC), January 28 − 30, 2017,Marthoma College, Thiruvalla.

Savitha K.S, Chithra M.R, A Vijayakumar, Some Diameter Notions of the generalized Mycielskian of a graph, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, a special issue on the proceedings of International Conference on Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics, ICTCSDM- 2016 (Springer)

Tresa Sunitha George, Bipinbal, K. E. George, presented a paper entitled High density polyethylene-clay nanocomposite prepared from Indian Kaolin ,at the Prof. K.V. Thomas Endowment International Symposium on New Trends in Applied Chemistry (NTAC -2017), 9-11 February, 2017, organised by the Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi, India.

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Tresa Sunitha George, department of chemistry presented a paper entitled Mechanical and structural characterisation of PS/PE blends modified with nanokaolin clay, UGC sponsored national seminar on advancements in polymer science and technology, at St.Theresas college,Ernakulam, January 2017.

Nevil Stephen, Department of English published an article titled “Positioning the Role of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in IT Integration” in a book titled Techno Pedagogy and Knowledge Management published by Govt. College of Teacher Education. ISBN 978-81- 931058-6- 3

Nevil Stephen, Department of English published “Un-packing the Role of Students in Indian Higher Education” an editorial in The Pauline Journal of Social Science, Vol.1, Issue.1, January 2017.

Nevil Stephen, Department of English published “Teacher to an Educator: (Re) locating the Role of ICTs in the Backdrop of the Theoretical Framework– TPACK.” The Pauline Journal of Social Science, Vol.1, Issue.1, January 2017

Dr.Salia Rex, Department of English Submitted a paper for publication entitled “Arjuna and Hamlet: before and after the Midas touch of self –realization” in the latest edition of Pauline journal of Research and Studies- June 2017.

Thomas Asha E., M. Bhasi, R. Chandramouli (2017), “Financial Accessibility and Economic Growth- Evidence from SAARC Countries”, Contemplations on New Paradigms in Finance, Directorate of Public Relations and Publications, CUSAT, pp 32-52,ISBN: 978-93- 80095-99- 8

Thomas Asha E. (2016), “Societal Perception on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives of Indian Companies”, proceedings of the International Conference on Re-Engineering Business Concepts and Rapid Changes in Worldwide Business Patterns, pp 67-73,ISBN: 978-93- 84234-83- 6

Thomas Asha E. & M. Bhasi, (2017), “ Sustainable Education: Re-Visioning for Twenty-First Century”,Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 7, No. 5, May 2017, pp. 47-62. ISSN 2249-7315, DOI NUMBER: 10.5958/2249-7315.2017.00296.9

Thomas Asha E. (2016), “Labour migration in Kerala: A Study on Working Conditions of Unskilled Labourers”, International Journal of Exclusive Management Research, (Conference Special Issue),ISSN 2249-8672,E- ISSN 2249-2585

Thomas Asha E. (2016), “Impact of FDI on Indian Economy – An Analytical Study”, International Journal of Business and Administration Research Review, Vol-1,No.4, ISSN 2348-0653,E- ISSN 2347-856X

Thomas Asha E. (2016), “Transnational Education in UK Universities With Special Reference to Higher Education Sector”, South Asian Journal of Marketing and Management Research (SAJMMR), ISSN 2249-7137 (online)

Dr Asha E Thomas Presented a paper at the National Conference on 'New Paradigms in Business and management' held at Cochin university of Science and Technology titled “Financial Accessibility and Economic Growth- Evidence from SAARC Countries” held on April 20-21, 2017.

Orientation and Refresher programmes Tresa Sunitha George Department of Chemistry has attended Orientation Programme conducted by UGC-HRDC- University of Calicut, Kozhikode from 23-02-2017 to 22-03 -2017.

Nevil Stephen Department of English completed Orientation Programme conducted at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre,University of Kerala from 04-01- 2017 to 31-01- 2017 with A grade.

Dr.Rajeshmon V.G, Department of Physics attended 16 days Refresher Course in experimental physics at St.Philomena's College(Autonomous) Mysuru, from 14 th January 2017.

Member of Academic Bodies Dr. Rose Philo K.J HOD Department of Chemistry was the chairman for BSc Chemistry, VI semester MG university , CBCSS examination.

Invited Talks Dr Raviraman , Member of Kerala State Planning Board gave a talk on the topic 'Modernity, Epistemology and Politics' by on 14/02/2016 at College seminar hall, organised by Department of Economics.

Dr. Abe, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College ,Thevara gave special lectures for MSc.students on Computational Chemistry .

Dr. Cyriac, Rtd. Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, St. Alberts College, Ernakulam gave special lectures for MSc. students on Statistical Mechanics.

Dr. Anathapadmanaban, Associate Professor ,Department of Chemistry, Maharajas College,Ernakulam delivered an invited talk on Quantum mechanics.

Classes handled by FacultySTALIN P C, Department of Economics, delivered a talk on the topic 'Coming Kerala Budget - prospects and challenges' on 23/02/2017 at DCC Office Ernakulam.

STALIN P C, Department of Economics, conducted a class for the BA Economics students of Cochin College, Thoppumpady, on the topic Kerala Budget 2017 on 20/03/2017.

STALIN P C, Department of Economics, delivered a talk on the topic 'Emerging India' on 23/03/2017 for the major seminarians of St.Augustine's Major Seminar Aluva

TOM PIOUS, Department of Economics, served as faculty for the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) training programme organised by the Diocese of Alappuzha.

Dr. Rajeshmon V.G. was invited to deliver a talk during a national seminar [(National Seminar on Materials Science and Characterization (SMC-16)] conducted by the Department of Physics, Government College Nedumangad from 20 th to 22 nd December 2016. The title of the talk was “Thin film solar cell using earth abundant materials”.

Manju Menon an invited Speaker in the FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME on “Mathematics For Engineers” 18 th - 20 th January 2017 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ADOOR, PATHANAMTHITTA delivered a talk on “Graph Theory and Interconnection Networks” on 19/1/2017.

Was an invited speaker at St. Xaviers College, Aluva on 15/12/2016 and gave a talk on 'Math for competitive exams' in connection with the academic week celebrations

Was an invited speaker at the Two-Day Orientation Programme for Mathematics Teachers of Std 9 to 12 organized by Azim Premji University (APU) and Ramanujan Mathematical Society (RMS) held at BharatiyaVidyaBhavan School, Chevayur, Kozhikode on 17 th December 2016

Dr. Asha E Thomas delivered lecture on the topic 'How to be Successful person in Life?”' in the programme called IGNITE 2017 on February 2017 as part of Scholar Support Programme which was organised by Office of New Initiatives in Higher Education, Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala for college students at KC Chacko Memorial HRD Centre, Aluva

Delivered lecture on the topic 'Power of Positive Thinking' in the programme titled ' Reminiscence 2017' on February 2017, as part of Walk With the Scholar Programme which was organised by Office of New Initiatives in Higher Education, Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala for college students at KC Chacko Memorial HRD Centre, Aluva

Delivered lecture on the topic 'Leadership in Academics' at Institute of Cooperative Management, Kannur, Kerala, India for the newly joined Government College Teachers on 01 st November 2016. This lecture was organized by Higher Education Department, Government of Kerala, India

Plenary Session

Lima Sunny, Assistant Professor, Department of English, delivered the plenary session on Pragmatics of using Stories in English Learning Contexts, organized by the Department of English and other Languages in the One Day National Seminar on English Language and Media – LINGUA FRANCA at Bharata Mata College of Commerce and Arts, Choondy, Aluva on Saturday 4th March 2017.

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Dr Asha E Thomas Presented a paper at the National Conference on 'Emerging Strategies In Business Management & Economic Growth' held at K S School of Engineering & Management, Bangalore, titled “Labour Migration In Kerala: A Study on Working Conditions of Unskilled Labourers” held on November 5th 2016

To express the solidarity with the old and desolate, the students of third B.com taxation paid a visit to an old age home Karunalayam in Kalamassery .When the students reached there, they found many elderly people waiting eagerly for them. They were excited to have the students with them and they looked cheerful, perhaps because they could see the reflection of their grandchildren in their faces. Their love and affection for the young was awoken in their hearts. To break the monotony of their lives, the students presented a few songs and a dance for them. They relished their performance very much. Many of them forgot, for a moment, the sorrows of their hearts and fatigue of

Department of Commerce

The students and teachers of Commerce Department took part in a unique venture by designing a floral carpet using vegetables as part of their Onam celebration. About 300 kilograms of vegetables were used for this initiative. The main idea of this novel deed was to supply these vegetables to orphanages in and around Kalamassery and to spread an awareness among the students to help the poor in their walk of life.

Study tour to Pallivasal Hydroelectric Project Idukki district, Kerala with second B.com CA (Aided) students.

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their body and danced with them. As part of the initiative the students provide meals to the inmates on the second Friday of every month.

Kaarunyam

As a part of VISAKA plan ( plan by Ministry of Human Resource Development to educate people how to use digital banking methods) IT awareness club of St. Paul's College arranged a

IT Awareness Club Activitycampaign to educate people about digital banking methods on 8th February 2017.The members of Pallilamkara ward was selected for this and they visited around 50 houses. Sixteen volunteers participated in the program.

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Wetland land day celebrationsWetland Day 2017 was celebrated on 8th and 9th of February. The program was o rgan i zed by the Dept. of Chemistry, St. Paul's College, co-ordinated by Asst. P r o f . M r . Te x i n Joseph, ably guided by Dr. Rose Philo, Dept Head and Dr. V J Peter, Principal, St. Paul's College on the theme “Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction”. The focus was to create awareness about the importance of the wetlands and its protection. Invited resource person Dr. G. D. Martin, Post Doctoral Fellow, KUFOS, Panangad gave a talk on the importance and necessity of protection of wetlands. He pointed on the various aspects of river and soil pollution, its reasons, the preventive measures and how preservation of wetland can bring in fixing the pollution across areas.

Department of ChemistryScience day celebrations

Department organised a science exhibition for college and school students on behalf of science day celebrations. A food stall was also arranged by the students of Chemistry Department for the visitors.

As a part of Oil and Gas conservation Fort night (OGCF) observation all over India, The ENCON CLUB of St. Pauls College celebrated the same, Saksham 2017 in a benefitting manner to make the students aware about the need and importance of energy conservation. An oil and gas conservation pledge was taken by the students. The club also conducted quiz, essay writing and painting (Theme: Hungry Earth) competitions for the students as a part of

A field visit was arranged to Kadamakudy and Njarakkal wet land areas followed by a talk for selected students.

ENCON Club

O G C F - 2 0 1 7 celebrations. Cash p r i z e a n d m e r i t certificates were issued by BPCL, Kochi. The f o l l ow ing a re t he winners.

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Kerala Excise Department in collaboration with Ernakulam District Panchayath inaugurated 'VIMUKTHI' a drug awareness campaign in St. Paul's College. Anwar Sadath MLA, Asha Sanal, Ernakulam District Panchayath President, Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal spoke on the occasion.

Vimukthi 2017

SSP Classes for first, second and third year has been held respectively for the period 2016-2017 as per the regulations given by Office of the new initiatives.SSP Diary has been provided to Resource persons and notebooks has been given to SSP STUDENTS. As per curriculum SSP has organised motivational talks to the students. Theresa Stephen is in-charge of SSP activities.

Scholar Support Programme

Dept. of Economics and Economics Alumni Association of St.Paul's College , Kalamassery, jointly organised an 'All K e r a l a I n t e r C o l l e g i a t e D e b a t e Competition 2017' for Prof. E. Antony Issac Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy based

All Kerala Inter Collegiate Debate Competition 2017

on the theme 'Cashless Economy In India Is Practical or Not ' on 13th February 2017. The Govt. Law College Ernakulam won the trophy and Nirmala College Moovattupuzha and Maharajas college,Ernakulam were the first & second runner-ups.

Department of Economics

Release of Online Journal

The 'Online Journal ' of Dept. of Economics , ' Pauline Journal of Social Science', Vol.1, Issue.1, ISSN 2395 – 6119 was released on 3rd March 2017 by Dr.Simon, Kunjalimarakar Institute Of Marine Engineering (KMSME) , Cochin.

Tapioca cultivation

Outreach

As pa r t o f p romot ing ca sh l e s s transactions and digitally empowering the society , Dept. of Economics organised an awareness programme on 'Digital Payment Services' at Pizhala, Kadamakudy Grama Panchayath on 5th March 2017. Prof.Siby K.M, Prof.Smiji A.J. and Prof. Tom Pious were the speakers of the session.

Field Visit

Second year PG students of Economics Dept. with the faculty visited Cochin Special Economic Zone(CSEZ), Kakkanad,Ernakulam on 16th February 2017.

In connection with the International Women's Day post graduate dept.of Economics and women empowerment cell, St.Paul's college jointly organised a talk on 'Empowerment and Liberation'- Rethinking Two Overused Concepts on 16th March 2017. The session was handled by Dr.J.Devika , Associate Professor , Centre for Development Studies (CDS) , Trivandrum. Talk on 'Modernity,Epistemology And

Politics : An Exercise In Theory Building ' by Dr. K. Raviraman, Member , Kerala State Planning Board and Senior Fellow , Nehru Memorial Museum & Library , Ministry of Culture , New Delhi on 14th February 2017.

Union Budget Analysis

Dept. of Economics conducted a panel discussion on ' Union Budget 2017-

th2018 - 'Myth And Realities' on 6 February 2017. The a im of the programme was to leverage the given platform to stimulate discussions on the budget and its impact on the economy. The faculty of the Department were the main speakers of the session.

As an initiative to career development of the students, a lecture on 'Career Opportunities in thEconomics' organised on 9 December 2016. Sri.Saju K Surendran IES,Deputy

Development Commissioner, Cochin Special Economic Zone, , was the resource person.

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Department of Mathematics

A talk on “Important Equations in the world” by Ardra Raphael of I B Sc Mathematics on 09/01/2017 and On 0/03/2017 Sheena A S of I M Sc Mathematics delivered a talk on “Graph Coloring”

Dept of Mathematics organized a talk for BSc and MSc Mathematics students on life skills in Mathematics by Dr. M a r y M e t t i l d a o n 23/08/2017

Students from B Sc Mathematics won overall championship in the intercollegiate fest held in KMM college ,Thrikkakara on 16/02/2017.

Students from M Sc attended a workshop in CUSAT.

Department of PhysicsA Physics stage show by Dr.T.R.Ananthakrishnan, former Professor and Head of the Department of Physics, St.Paul's College & presently Visiting Faculty, International School of Photonics, CUSAT was organized for the benefit of

ndstudents on 22 December by Physics club. Basic experiments and concepts were explained to students via interactive experiments. Students were enthralled by the experimental session and it would not be an exaggeration to say that the stage show was highly beneficial and educative.

‘Pathfinder Programme' programme was launched by st Department of Physics on 31 January 2017. The programme

was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal. The programme has a vision to help the students to clear competitive exams at National level and to help them secure admission for P.G. courses at premier institutes across India. We intend to equip our U.G. students and give them proper guidance and make them competitive enough to crack exams like Joint Admission Test (JAM) conducted by IITs, exams conducted by IISERs, Central as well as State Universities.

Sky Watching programme was organized by Dr. Nijo Varghese, Head of the Department of Physics, Sacred Heart College, Chalakkudy.

The Department of Physics celebrated the National Science Day thon 28 February 2017. The focal theme for this year's celebration

was “Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons”. The day long celebrations began with a talk by, Dr. Shyju P., Science writer from Cochin University of Science and Technology. He gave a talk on 'Unscientific Science'.

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Engl ish l i terary club was inaugurated by Dr. Beena Job, HOD of the Department of English, St. Teresa's College

thErnakulum on 4 August, 2017 in the seminar hal l . The i n a u g u r a l f u n c t i o n w a s presided over by the Manager, Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalackal and felicitated by Principal Dr. V.J. Peter. The first, second and third year students of Model-II English showcased their talents in Western music and the students of III B.A. English mesmerized the audience by their scintillating enactment of S h a k e s p e a re a n t r a g e d y

Department of English

Macbeth on stage. The releases of two volumes of Ready Reckoners, a series of resource books based on the Common course text which are hand crafted by the students of II B.A. English were done on the occasion. The club organized a versification competition in English for the students of St. Paul's

thCollege on 24 August, 2017 in the seminar hall.

Shakespeare Fest was organised and students enacted Hamlet.

B.A. English students conducted a ten-day teaching programme, co-ordinated by Dr.Salia Rex at Govt. L.P. School Pallilankara in March 2017.

Department of Hindi

Visit to Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Marine Drive by the Dept of Hindi along with the Outreach Program coordinator Dr Beena P.J. , Associate Professor Dept. of Hindi.

Management Department conducted an inter Collegiate Fest' thCaspian Pauline 2k17 ' on February 17 , 2017 in our College. The

Fest was inaugurated by the famous musician Sri. Alex Paul. Manager Rev. Fr. Felix Chackalackal presided over this function. Principal Dr. V. J Peter, Rev. Fr. Alias. P. George and Adv. Vimal Kumar delivered felicitations. Dr. S. Rajithakumar conducted a busines talk about ' Industry expects a Management Graduate'.Best Marketing Manager, treasure Hunt and Business Quiz were the interesting games of this programme. Prizes were distributed to the winners by Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal, Dr. V. J Peter and Justine George, HOD, Economics.

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This year the College Day was presided by Very Rev. Msgr. Mathew Kallingal. CUSAT Kunjali Marakkar School of Engineering Director, Dr. K. A. Simon also spoke on the occasion. The celebrations saw a new venture with three awards given by the Management for the Best Teacher, B e s t S t u d e n t a n d t h e B e s t D e p a r t m e n t . K u m a r i S o n y Raveendran of English was selected as the Best Student. Dr. Reena J Andrews was awarded the Best Teacher award and the Department of Economics was selected as the Best Department. T h e C o l l e g e M a n a g e m e n t congratulated the College Union for effective message against use of drugs.

CollegeDay

Best Teacher AwardDr. Reena J Andrews

Best Department AwardEconomics

Best Student AwardSony Ravindran

Promising Young Player of the YearVishnu P K

Management congratulatesCollege Union

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'All eyes and ears'

The campus gets brushed in RAINBOW colours when the ARTS FEST goes on stage. Three days of music, dance and drama and the Pauline family rejoiced to see so many talented students on stage. Prof. George Valluvassery, Staff Advisor, showcased the program and talents galore.

Pauline

Arts Fest 2017Arts Fest 2017

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A turtle rescued from the road was released into the scrub forest in the eastern par t of the campus by members of Nature Club along with Prof Stalin, Prof Binil, Prof Tom and Prof Sobhana Michael.

NATURE CLUBNATURE CLUBNATURE CLUB

Natu re C lub in a s soc i a t i on w i th Plan@Earth organized a campus cleaning program on January under the Clean My Village Project of Plan@Earth. Leaf litter was collected in mesh bins and left for composting.

Exhibition and Sale of recycled products from waste materials

A poster exhibition was organized by Nature Club to create awareness on the importance of Forests on International Day of Forests, 21st March, 2017.

On World Water Day Students, Teachers and Non teaching staff took a pledge not to misuse or waste water. A poster exhibition high lighting water pollution and wastage was also organized on the same day.

The JY members and co-ordinators Prof.Regina Margret and Dr. th Salia Rex visited Capernaum orphanage at Pottakuzhi on 4 Feb,

2017 and offered clothes and provisions for the inmates. Cleanliness is next to Godliness message was spread by distributing dust bins to all class rooms.

A health care centre has been working in the college in collaboration with Lourdes Hospital ,Ernakulam. The centre is open from 10 AM to 1 PM on every 2nd and 4th Thursday to all students, teaching and non- teaching staff of St Paul's College. A General Physician of Lourdes hospital offers consultation to the needy students. The medicines prescribed by the doctor are distributed to the students with the help of PTA fund.

Health Care Centre

Jesus Youth Release of Newsletter

The newsletter of the College was released The newsletter of the College was released by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kalathiparambil, by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kalathiparambil,

Archbishop of Verapoly Diocese.Archbishop of Verapoly Diocese.

The newsletter of the College was released by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kalathiparambil,

Archbishop of Verapoly Diocese.

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Motivational Visit & Meet the Great Achievers

Arranged WWS Motivational Visit for III year batch ( 2 days) th thto Thiruvananthapuram. 14 and 15 February. Firsthand

experience of a Rocket Launched for climate study from Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station, Visited Planetarium, Science and Technology Museum for an insight different developments in the field of Science, Space Museum, The Assembly Hall to study the proceedings of Kerala governance. 8 students of Walk with a Scholar I year batch got an opportunity to interact with Padma Bhushan Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, rocket scientist, renowned Carnatic vocalist, Kathakali artist and the former Chairman of ISRO, in Meet the Great Achievers Programme, an initiative by Prof. K.V. Thomas Vidhyadhanam Trust, organized at St. Teresa's

th College, Ernakulam on 20 February 2017.

Walk With a Scholar

Knowledge Sharing Session

IQAC, St. Paul's College, organized a knowledge sharing session on “API and Promotion” on 17 July 2017 for the faculty. The session was conducted to give awareness t o t e a c h e r s o n p r o p e r documentation meant for API score. Mr. Binil Kumar, IQAC coordinator and Mr. Justine George, Head, Department of Economics spoke on the occasion.

IQACInteractive Session on 'Research Funding'

Internal Quality Assurance Cell ( IQAC), St. Paul 's Col lege, conducted an in te rac t i ve ses s ion on “Research and Infrastructure Funding: The Way Forward” for the faculty on 25th August 2017 at 2.30 pm in the college seminar hall. The

session was handled by Mr. Riju Gregory, Associate Professor, St. Michael's College, Cherthala. The session informed teachers about various websites dealing with research and funding; and urged the college community to aim for greater glory through team work.

The P.T. A. helped purchase a stretcher on trolley, a wheel chair, a BP apparatus deluxe,a personal weighing scale, a thermometer for the Health Clinic, one water cooler and one water filter. They also furnished a Toilet Complex for the Digital Library.

PTA

Tenor wafts in from Sweden. Madame Donatella conducted a session for students on the nuances of Organ music. She spoke of the different kinds of Church organ in use.

Music Club

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Jebin T J Reshma Suresh Anziya A Treesa Mariya Giji Joseph Ashiq Francis Jesna M Sidheek Devi Nair R Sandria Ignatius

A+ Holders of M.G. University CBCSS Examination 2017Department of Commerce

Soumya Babu Greeshma

Department of Mathematics

Department of Physics

Fathimath Rahila Gopika Sugunan Anisha Dolly

Department of Chemistry

Francis Joy

UGC NET Holders

Akhil Jose Reshma Francis Nikhil Xavier Kochurani K G N Naveen Kumar

Department of CommerceDepartment

of EconomicsDepartment of English

St . Paul ' s Col lege Star t Of f Internationalisation of Higher Education Internationalisation of Higher Education at the turn of the twenty-first century forms one of the pre-eminently privileged areas in the field of Higher Education in India. Realising its importance and taking cue from the priority areas of

Internationalisation of Higher Education

the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Indian Higher Education Council, St. Paul's College initiated the agenda for internationalisation of education by launching an awareness drive on the same by inviting two US representatives from Montana State University and Eastern Illinois University to our campus. They took up three hour long interactive session which was held in the college campus on 28 th April 2017.

The two invitees include Ms. Janelle Rasmussen, Representative at the U.N. and Director, International Training Programs Division at Montana State University along with Ms. Brenda Cuellar, admissions Counsellor of Eastern Illinois University. Pamphlets and brochures were moved around. The sessions made ours students plugged-in about the prerequisites for seeking admissions in the US, how to avail scholarships and fellowships, programmes available and their criteria for selection in their respective universities. Kudos to the efforts of Mr. Nevil Stephen S., Asst. Professor, Dept. of English for materialise this initiative.

ABIDE speaksto Paulians

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Students' Achievements

stOnam was celebrated on August 31 with great fervour colour and pomp. A Moderm Maveli sporting cooling glasses, Kerala Manga, Kerala Sreeman, Shingarmelam, Naadan paatu and tug-of war were the highlights. The

campus was adorned with colourful pookalams. College Manager Rev. Fr. Felix gave the

audience a treat of his musical expertise when he accompanied Prof. Christy on the guitar with an all time hit. Professors Dr. Poornima, Ms. Savitha, Ms. Maya and Ms. Nikitha sang melodiously to which Mr. Antony f rom the co l l ege o f f i ce a l so contributed. Dr. Beena P. J. Staff

Secretary compered the entire event which came to a delicious

close with the Onasadya.

OnamOnamOnamOnam

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St. Paul's College Professors' Cricket Team emerged winners in the AKCPCT All Kerala College Professors' Cricket Tournament jointly organised by St. Paul's College, Kalamassery and Sacred Heart College, Thevara. The final match at St. Paul's College grounds saw the home team winning by defeating Rajagiri Engineering College, Kakkanadu by 8 wickets. Prof. Texin Joseph was the Man of the Series and the Man of the Match in the Finals. Dr. Rajeshmon was the team captain. Fr. Prasant Palakkappilly, Principal SH Thevara awarded the winners.

CHAMPIONS OF PROFESSORS' CRICKET

Department of Physical Education

Sooraj O.J Prabin Sanovan Sebastian

Congratulations!!

Cricket had not been a forte of St. Paul's College, Kalamassery for a long time. However, in the past 25 years the College cricket team has made a name for itself in the university & National arena. This year we ended up Runners Up in M. G. University Inter-Collegiate tournaments where about 120 teams contested. Ameer Zheeshan (III B. Com Tax), Riswan K S (III B. A English Model II) & Allan Saju (III B. Com Tax) of our College have been elected as member of the University team Allan Saju, Ameer Sheehan has been chosen to play the Inter District cricket tournament in Kerala State. The Footballers made us proud bringing the runner up Mar Kavukattu & Fr Punnepadom Memorial Runners up Trophy for the second consecutive year from St Aloysius College, Edathua. In the run to finals this year they defeated many prominent teams. Special thanks to Coach Sri Vipin Anto for preparing our boys to the District Cricket Team members.Four proud sons of St. Paul's Alfik, Ameer, Gabriel, Allan reserved top positions in the Ernakulam District Cricket Team. Our college emerged Champions in Red Bull campus Kerala State Round & placed Runners up in South India Round 2016 – 17. Ameer Zheeshan & Adarsh Raj secured the Man of the Match award in the Semifinal & Finals respectively. Our College team also got

selected to play the South Indian Redbull Campus Cricket held at Bangalore this May 2017. The Prof M M John Xavier Memorial Most for the Most Outstanding Sportsman of the year trophy & Cheque worth Rs 2000 was won by Allan Saju III B.Com Tax.

Edathuva Cup Runners up Red Bull Winners

Two months too short a time A smile that filled the space

Is now empty and bereft of a face Missing you, we'll never say its fine.

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Editorial Echos

Editorial Board: &John Mathew Lima Sunny

A story unfolds as we turn the pages of the 10th edition of Reflections 2017. The academic year 2107 -18 began with a plethora of activities in all departments of the college. Fifty two years have passed since its inception and the passing year NAAC added power to its flight by accrediting it with A Grade. Since then there was no looking back. This year, however, we have incorporated some activities without a specific

time limit, which is to say till August, to balance the amount of news between the two issues. But there are more activities still left to be

included in the newsletter. They shall certainly be highlighted in our next issue. So from the editorial desk we

would like to place on record our immense honour and gratitude for all the help rendered by the Management and Principal for the successful

thpublication and release of the 10 Edition of Reflections 2017. Thank You.

In Loving Memory ofIn Loving Memory ofIn Loving Memory of

Sorrowfully Pauline Family

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