Interview 11 : Prof.Dr.RVG Menon

Our next interview in the series was with Prof.Dr.RVG Menon at C.Achuta Menon Center and Library,Thiruvananthapuram.Prof.Menon has taught in various engineering colleges in Kerala and has served as the director of ANERT and of the IRTC.He is a teacher who understood that science plays a major role in our daily lives.He did his higher education in America and when he realised that atomic energy leads future to darkness,he came back and spread the virtue of science to the next generation.He embedded social commitment into the world of science of Malayalees.

Little magazine release on Sri Shaji & Smt Shiji, Wardens, Akasapparavakal, Bangalore

Virtuous Pearls, the little magazine on Sri Shaji & Smt Shiji was released on September 15, 2017 by the Managing Director of Jackfruit365, Sri. James Joseph.

Mr. James Joseph releasing the little magazine Virtuous Pearls and handing over the first copy to Ms. Fathima Tharakandath, our distinguished alumnus.

Interview 10: Mr. James Joseph, Managing Director, Jackfruit365

Sri. James Joseph is a corporate turned entrepreneur who has carved a niche for himself in the taste map of the world. He popularised Jackfruit by making it readily available round the year by packing it in a freeze-dried form. Jackfruit365 (the brand name of his product) and Professional Bharati (an online platform for NRI professionals to relocate to their native places) are two innovative ventures of this ex-Microsoft director. CSRS organised the talk in association with the Departments of Economics & Management of the College.
The interview that followed the talk further widened the outlook of the team towards a healthy life by focusing on the health benefits of raw jackfruit.

Mr. James Joseph delivering his talk on Importance of Healthy Diet

Mr James introducing his product to the audience

Interview session with Mr James

Interview session with Mr James

Project team with Mr James Joseph

Interview 9: Dr. Haripriya Nampoothiri

Dr. Haripriya Nampoothiri, a teacher of chemistry turned into a Kathakali performer, was the ninth personality opted for interview. She has a doctoral degree in Kathakali. Her one hour demonstration session prior to the interview was an enriching experience.
The programme was organised in association with the Department of Malayalam

Demonstration 1

Demonstration 2

Demonstration 3

Interview session with Dr. Haripriya

Interview session with Dr. Haripriya

Project team with Dr. Haripriya

Interview 8: Sri. N.V. Thomas

Sri. N.V. Thomas is a Gulf returnee who has been actively involved in bringing about innovations in the field of Telecommunication in the Gulf region. On returning to Kerala he initiated the creation of an eco-friendly organic farm – Basil farms - of around 100 acres in Vadakkencherry. He has been able to carve a niche for himself in organic farming incorporating his technical expertise without in anyway disturbing the natural eco system. A day at his organic farm was a rewarding experience for the team.

Sri N.V. Thomas

Sharing his farming lessons

Sharing his farming lessons

Interview session with Sri. N.V. Thomas

Project team in Basil Farms

Project team with Sri N.V. Thomas

Interview 7: Sri. Santhosh George Kulangara, Managing Director, Safari Channel

    Personalities so far interviewed were largely inclined to serve the oppressed or the needy. For the seventh interview, the project team chose Sri. Santhosh George Kulangara, Director, Safari Channel, an expedition channel in Malayalam. Unlike the earlier personalities selected, he is a person who is passionately following his dreams of travelling around the world and a person who has instilled a culture of travelling in the minds of Keralites. Dr. Sunil Abraham Thomas, Head of the Department of Economics, played the role of Sri. Santhosh George Kulangara during the mock interview and shared his feedback.

During the mock interview with Dr.Sunil

Sri. Santhosh George Kulangara was invited to the College to deliver an inspirational talk on July 19, 2017. He addressed the whole college and narrated how successfully he accomplished his childhood dreams of owning a television channel and travelling. He also shared his views on the need for a change in the present Indian educational system which fails in providing technical skills for the students to survive in the world. 

The two hour long interview that followed the talk further widened the outlook of the team towards life.

Sri. Santhosh George Kulangara addressing the audience

Sri Santhosh George Kulangara

Interview session with Sri Santhosh 

During the interview session

Interview team with Sri Santhosh George

Project team with Sri. Santhosh George Kulangara

Little magazine release on Sri C.K. Saseendran

Sasiyettanodoppam, the little magazine on Sri. C.K. Saseendran, Member of Legislative Assembly, Kerala was released on July 19, 2017 by the well-known traveler Sri. Santhosh George Kulangara.

Releasing the little magazine 'Sasiyettanodoppam' 

Releasing the little magazine 'Sasiyettanodoppam'

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