Research Project: Dr. AMIRTHA LENIN J +91-9710929297, puvailenin@gmail.com 2/34 Vinobaji 3 rd Cross Street, Choolaimedu, Chennai-600094. Working on a UGC-Minor Research Project on Evaluation of Pundit Ayothidasar s Alternate Approach to Study Tamil Society, Tradition and Culture. Sanctioned Budget: Rs. 2,50,000/- Invited Talks & Lectures: Delivered a Guest Lecture on Trends in Tamil Journalism During Preindependence and Post-independence Periods in the Department of Journalism & Communication on 15 September 2016. Delivered Key Note Address in State Level Workshop on Transforming Teachers for a Better World on 5 January 2013 Organised by Sri Vari College of Education, Tiruvannamali. Delivered a Guest Lecture on Naattupura Ilakkiyangalil Vizhimbunilai Makkal in Department of Tamil at Quaid-E-Milleth College, Chennai. Delivered a lecture on Nattupuraviyal Marrum Kalai Panpaadu at World Tamil Research Centre, Chennai. Visual Media Participation: Participated as a guest speaker in Nerpada Pesu a daily Talk Show in Puthiya Thalamurai TV on 30 March 2017. Participated as a guest speaker in Ayutha Ezhuththu a daily Talk Show in Thanthi TV on 20 March 2016. Participated several times in Kaalaththin Kural a daily Talk Show in News 18 TV. Participated several times in Kelvi Neram a daily Talk Show in News 7 TV. Participated as a Chief Guest in Talk Show on Career Guidance in Captain TV. Participated several times as Chief Guest in Indraya Vivatham a Talk Show in NRS Royal TV. Print Media Participation: The Hindu (Tamil), a famous daily has published a special article in its supplement VETRI KODI on 12 January 2016 about his committed involvement for the education of rural youths and children in the state. Published an article entitled Tamizhukkum 100 undu in Kungumam, a weekly Tamil magazine on 28 February 2003. Amirtha Lenin J, 9710929297 puvailenin@gmail.com 1
Roles and Responsibilities: Worked in different Tamil Medias like Dinakaran, Puthiya Kodanki, Puthiya Vidiyal, etc., Organized Journalism Training Camp in Chennai organized by Puthiya Kodanki a Tamil Monthly. Organized workshop on Creative Writing for the transgender in Chennai. Worked in various radio programs in All India Radio, Trichy from 1994-2000. State level inter-university award winner for Tamil elocution in the year 1998 & 1999. Best faculty advisor award winner for conducting various activities in outreach, Loyola College, Chennai. Produced two IAS, one IRS and two IPS officers, many other Group-I and Group- II officers with Tamil specialization. Worked with street children in educating them with the media knowledge from 2005-2008. Trained the students to take up the UPSC and Group-I exams in Tamil. Coordinated in various short film making and folk arts. Served as Director, Model Resource Centre for the Differently Abled students (MRCDS), Loyola College since June 2011. Held the position of the President of the Tamil Department association, Loyola College. Member of the syllabus framing committee for the post graduate course in Tamil, Loyola College. An Executive member in the Loyola Institute of Social Science Training and Research (LISSTAR). Held the position of staff coordinator of Out Reach of Loyola College. Organized summer camp for the rural poor and depressed students of Tamilnadu at various centers of the State. Coordinated and trained the visually challenged student to work with computers using Tamil language. Created the media library in Tamil language specially for visually challenged. Coordinated the remedial classes for the weaker students in Tamil Language. Offered Special language training for non Tamilians in Corporate sectors. Worked with refugees in bringing their life style in various Medias. Conducted training for the district officers in administrating the Government hostels, Pudukottai. Best volunteer award winner in Shepherd program in St. Joseph s college, Trichy. Best Performer award winner in various Tamil events in St. Josephs College, Trichy-2. Education: 1. Awarded Doctoral Thesis in Tamil language at Bharathidasan University, Trichy in June 2012. Amirtha Lenin J, 9710929297 puvailenin@gmail.com 2
2. Master of Philosophy in Tamil from St. Joseph s College, Trichy-2, with Distinction in Dec. 2001. 3. Mater of Arts in Tamil from St. Joseph s College, Trichy 2 with first class (73%) in April 2000. 4. Mater of Arts in Journalism and Mass communication from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, with first class in April 2002. 5. Bachelor of Science in Physics from St. Joseph s College, Trichy-2, in the year April 1998. 6. Diploma in Computational Linguistics, University of Madras. 7. Diploma in Manuscriptology and Editing, University of Madras. Special Eligibility: Cleared the State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) in May 2000 Experience: Working as Assistant Professor in Loyola College, Chennai-34 from Aug. 2001 to till date. Worked as Lecturer in St. Joseph s College, Trichy-2 from June. 2000 to July 2001. Worked in Print Media as Sub-editor in Dinakaran a Tamil daily. Worked as editor in Puthiya Vidiyal a monthly Magazine. Worked as part-time lecturer in Indian Institute of the UPSC Training, Chennai in the year 2006. Worked as a guest lecturer in College of Nursing, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai-37. Refresher Course: Recent Trends in Social work practices in Madras University sponsored by University Grants Commission. Achievements: Research Articles: Malla Pandaram Feb 1999 in National Conference at St. Xavier s College, Palayamkottai. Palamozhiyil Palpagupadu (Gender discrimination in Tamil Proverbs) May 1999 in National Conference at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Bharithidasan Kavithaikalil Ariya Adhika Ethirpu Poar (The Anti Ariyan s ideology in the Bharithidasan Poems) Jan.2002 in National conference at St. Joseph s college, Trichy- 2. Amirtha Lenin J, 9710929297 puvailenin@gmail.com 3
Alumai Athikaram Peravaikum Kudisai tholizhil (Empowerment of humans in small scale industry) Dec. 2003, in Loyola College, Chennai. Panjami Nilamum Paramugamum (Unawareness of the Government on Panjami Land in Tamilnadu) Jan.2005 in National conference at St. Joseph s college, Trichy- 2. Tamizhilil thalaikum Hi-Ku (Development Hi-Ku s in Tamil Literature) Nov.2005 in National conference at M.G.R. Janaki women s college, Chennai. Samuga Matrathil Dalit murasu (Role of Dalit murasu in Social Transformation ) Dec.2005 in National conference at A.V.C. college, Mayilladurai. Arivial Thamilzhilum Kalai Sollakamum(Creation of Technical terms for the Scientific Tamil ) Feb.2006 in National conference at St. Joseph s college, Trichy- 2. Navinathuvamum Nadagankalil athan vichum (Modern thoughts and its impact in Tamil dramas) Feb.2007 in National conference at St. Joseph s college, Trichy- 2. Palai nila mum Kotravai valipadum(a look at the worship of the Lord Kotravai (a female goddess) in the dry land areas) March 2007 in National conference at Queen Maries College, Chennai. Articles published in Journals: Matham Mariyavarkalin Samuganilai (Social Status of the religious Converted peoples) Page. 50, Feb 2005 in Puthiya Kodanki. Dalit Manavarkalin EthilKalam (A look on the future of Dalit Students) Page. 53 April 2003 in Dalit Murasu. Arasial Marabu Urimaiyil Matram Thevai (Looking for a change in the Political Setup) Page 3, May 2004, in Puthiya Kodanki. Puthiya Kodankikalil Dalit Arasial (Polital stand of Dalit s in Puthiya Kodanki) page 37. Apr. 2004 in Puthiya Kodanki. Workshops Attended Workshop on Dalit Narrativity from May 17-22, 1999 in St. Xaviers s College Palayamkottai The Cauvery: the name. Perenniality from April 5&6, 2001 in St. Joseph s College, Trichy-2. 25 th years of Autonomy Vision, Experience and Future Directions from Feb 5-7, 2003 in Loyola College, Chennai-34. Training Cum workshop for Non-Biology College Teachers life on Environmental Science from Sep 6-11, 2004 in Loyola College, Chennai-34. Workshop on Life Skills Education for Youth Development from Feb 16-18, 2006 in Madras University, Chennai. Campus 2010 Information Communication Technologies with Human Face from December 6 & 7, 2005, in Loyola College, Chennai 34. Creative Workshop on Journalism from June 2-8, 2006, in ISI, Banglore. Amirtha Lenin J, 9710929297 puvailenin@gmail.com 4
The Effects of globalization & Cultural nationalism on the Marginalized people from May 25-29, 2007, in ISI, Banglore. Books Reviewed Thirukural uvamaikal written by Mullai Muthayia published by New Century Book House. Bharathidasanin Ulagukore Ainthuolukam (a collection) written by Dr. S.S. Ilango published by New Century Book House. A review on the book written by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vol. XVII & XXIII Published by Social Welfare Dept., Govt. of India. Radio Programs Organized (AIR, Trichy) 1. Illaya Bharatham for Youths. 2. Special lectures: i. Tirukural Ulaga Pothumaria. ii. Samuathaya Mattram Nikalvathu Kadamai Valiye! iii. Judged the Debate in the title Ilaingarkalin Poku Valarchiyai Nokiyea! Veelchiyai Nokiyea! iv. Sathi Vanmuraiku theervu. Special Lectures Matham Mariyavarkalin Samuga Nilai (Social Status of the religious Converted peoples) in state level conference for SC&ST, Trance gender and Minorities, Jan. 2005 in Theni. Panjami Nilamum Satamum (Legal aspects of the Panjami Land) in state level conference for Panjami Land Recovery, March 2005 in Chennai. Techniques of teaching 10 th Std. SAMACHEER KALVI syllabus to the School Teachers in a Tamilnadu Govt. funded state level seminar for the school teachers on samacheer kalvi, organized by Tamilnadu Matriculation Schools Association at JRK Matriculation School, Chennai on November 19, 2011. Personal Details: Father s Name : A. John Henry Date of Birth : 31.05.1977 Creative Skill : Short stories, Poetry, Articles, Oratory. Languages known : Tamil, English. Amirtha Lenin J, 9710929297 puvailenin@gmail.com 5