English Literary Association  

The English Literary Association of English Department is a forum where students are exposed to the main concerns of literary art to stimulate their receptivity and creativity. In the pursuit of this aim, number of activities were organized in the academic year 2008-09.

The activities of the Association began with a guest lecture on 'Role of Editor in Newspaper Making' delivered on 22nd July 2008 by Mr. Ravindra Manjrekar, Principal Correspondent, and Daily Loksatta. This lecture was arranged to an audience of SYBA (ACG) students on subjects like Journalism and Mass Communication. This lecture marked a beginning of the activities of the academic year.

The inaugural function of Association for the academic year 2008-09 was held on Wednesday, 30th July 2008 in Kathyan Auditorium. The Head of English Department, University of Mumbai, Dr. Rambhau Badode was the chief guest and an inaugurator who gave an excellent talk on 'Indian Women Novelists.' At the same time, Dr. Badode released the wallpaper of the department that is beautifully titled as 'Fragrance'. Poster poetry was also exhibited on the theme of rain. He congratulated the Editorial team led by a TYBA student, Ms. Gayatri Suryavanshi. The past students of the department who secured first classes at TYBA (English) were also felicitated on this occasion. Principal
Dr. Shakuntala A. Singh presided over the function and delivered a presidential speech. Mr. Pramod Kharate, Head of English Department gave an introductory at the proceeding of the function. Teachers and students were present on large number for this function.

The students of the department were inspired to participate in literary activities, writing articles and improving handwriting and to imbibe literary insight among students in the several meeting conducted for the students of English Literature.

On 13th Dec. 2008, paper presentation of TYBA students was arranged. All students presented their papers on the topics of

literature. Vice-principal Dr. Padmini Murthy wished students all the best. Vice-principal (Mrs.) Leela Bhat, Mr. D.S. Bhide and members of the department were present on this occasion. Mr. Manoj Patharkar interacted with students. It was a self inspiring session for the students.

I would like to sincerely thank our Principal Dr. Mrs. S.A.Singh, Vice Principals Mrs. Leela Bhat, Dr. Padmini Murthy for their constant support and encouragement in the conduct of various programmes. I am also thankful to office staff for their co-operation. I express my gratitude towards my young colleagues of the department, Mr. Manoj Patharkar, Ms. Madhavi Arekar, Mr. Santosh Gaikwad and Ms. Suja Roy for their unconditional support and enthusiastic involvement in all the activities conducted this academic year.

Prof. Pramod T. Kharate

Head, English Department