Designation | Principal & Associate Professor |
Phone (optional) | +91 9447355840 |
Institutional email ID | parathara69@gmail.com |
ORCID or other | |
Area of specialisation | World History , Indian History, Kerala History, Gerontological Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Gandhian Thought, Sociology |
Date of joining the college | 20 September 2010 |
Other Qualifications
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE AUTONOMOUS
MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
CORPORATE MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOLS, CHANGANACHERRY
Presented a paper on India Land of Art and Architecture in an International Seminar on Iconography in Indian Art organized by the PG Department of History and Research Centre Assumption College Autonomous Changanacherry, 07 February 2020.
Presented a paper Environmental Ethics: Issues and Possible Solutions in the International Seminar on Confronting Disaster: From Vulnerability to Resilience by NSS Hindu College , 14 - 25 January 2020.
Delivered a Lecture on Educational Ideations of Swami Vivekanda in the IVth International Seminar of SVASH 2018, conducted by Swami Vivekanda Association of Science & Humanities at Vyloppilly Samskriti Bhavan, Trivandrum 22/12/2018.
Delivered invited talk on Geriatic Care: The Universal Exhortations from various Holy Scriptures, in the National Seminar organised by PG department of History & Research Centre, Assumption College, Changanacherry on 5th December 2018.
Delivered an Invited talk on Pesonality and Character, in the one day Seminar organised by All over India Security Bureau Owners Association, Egmore, Chennai on 12th May 2018.
Presented a paper on The Portuguese and the socio-economic Transition in the Cultural Realm of Travancore in a National Seminar organized by Post Graduate Department of History, Government College Nedumangad on 6.11.2017 to 8.11.2017.
Presented a paper on The Contemporary Challenges of Dalit Christians in Kerala in an ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar by K.R. Narayanan Chair for Human Rights and Social Justice, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 9.12.2017 to 7.12.2017.
Presented a paper in an International Seminar on Aging issues of Senior Citizens and Relevance of Old Age Homes in Modern Times conducted by Franciscan Third order Friars, in Rome, Italy from April 26-29, 2012.
Presented a paper on Personality Development of the teenagers organized by Sisters of St. Mark, Changanacherry on 16/10/2010.
Presented a paper on Personality Development in the Annual Conference of All over India Security Bureau Owners Association, Egmore, Chennai from 01/10/2010-03/10/2010.
Presented a paper on Personality Development in the Annual Conference of Joy Hospitality Enterprises, Kilpauk, Chennai from 26/12/2009-28/12/2009.
Presented a paper on Family the first School in the Annual Conference of the Association of Indians in Westminister, London from 10/05/2007-13/05/2007.
Presented a paper on Role of parents in character formation of children in the annual Conference of the Association of Malayalees in Motherwell, Scotland from 05/05/2007-08/05/2007.
Name of the Book- Values in Education: Contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore
Name of the Book - Educational Ideas of Mahatma Gandhi & Swami Dayandha Saraswathi: A Comparitive Study
Name of the Book- Mahatma Gandhi’s Ideation on Education
Articles in International Journals
An Axiological Perspective of Education in Indian Society: International Journal of Development Research, June 2020 ----- Vol. 10, issue 7 Pgs.36917-36918
The Implications of Gandhian Philosophy of Sarvodaya: A Critical Analysis: UGC - Human Resource Development Centre - University of Calicut (ISBN 9788194070405), March 2019 ----- Pages 29 - 38
Geriatric Care : The Universal Exhortations from various Holy Scriptures: International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews UGC & ISSN Approved, December 2018 Impact factor 5.75 ----- Vol.5, issue.4 Pgs. 25-29
Cultural Adaptation & Indigenization of Christians in Kerala: A Historical Study: International Journal of Multi Disciplinary UGC & ISSN Approved, December 2018 Impact factor 4.118 ----- Vol. 11, Pgs. 32-34
Sri Narayana Guru: A Visionary and Social Reformer of Kerala: International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities UGC & ISSN Approved ,December 2018 Impact factor 5.7 ----- Vol.6, issue.12 Pgs. 2105-2110
An Analysis of the Changing Status of Women in the Past & Present: International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews UGC & ISSN Approved, September 2018 Impact factor 5.75 ----- Vol.5, issue.3 Pgs. 585-587
Educational Views of Mahathma Gandhi & Swami Dayananda Saraswathi- A Comparative Analysis: International Open Access Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research UGC & ISSN Approved, September 2018 Impact factor 5.87 ----- Vol.5, issue.9 Pgs. 670-672
Mahatma Gandhi’s views on Man and Humanity: International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (Jetir) ISSN and UGC Approved, August 2018 Impact factor 5.87 ----- Vol.5 Issue 8 Pages 479 -480
The Polyphony that Echoes in the Vathamana Pusthkam: International journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Multi Disciplinary present day science (IJIRMPS) ISSN and UGC Approved, July – August 2018 Impact factor 6.11 ----- Vol.6 Issue 4 Pages 643 –645
Clinical features of Alzheimer’s Disease: International journal of Engineering Development and Research. ISSN and UGC Approved, August 2018 Impact factor 5.67 ----- Vol.6 Issue 3 Pages 228 -230
Architectural patterns of Illoms of Namboothiri Brahmins in Kerala : International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research UGC & ISSN Approved Journal, June 2018 Impact Factor:5.87 ----- Vol.5,Issue6, Pgs:228-233
Study of Relationship between Personality Traits and Professional Interest : A case study of Secondary School Students : International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research UGC & ISSN Approved Journal, May 2018 Impact Factor:5.87 ----- Vol.5,Issue 2 Pgs.87-89
Traditions and Culture of St. Thomas Christians in Pre-Modern Kerala : An International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts UGC & ISSN Approved Journal, April 2018 Impact Factor:5.97 ----- Vol.6,Issue 2 Pgs.1193-94
Travelogues: Concept and Text: An International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts UGC & ISSN Approved Journal, April 2018 Impact Factor:5.97 ----- Vol.6,Issue 2 Pgs.1220-1223
The Identity Crisis of Dalit Christians in Kerala: International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJPUB.Org) No.2320-2882, February 2018 Impact factor 5.97 ----- Vol.VI, Issue I, Pages 888-890
The Advent of Portuguese and Socio – Economic Transition in Kerala: Asian Journal of Science and Technology – UGC Approved Journal No. AJST.49294 (ISSN.0976 – 3376), December 2017, Impact Factor 6.315 ----- Vol.8, Issue 12
Gandhian Philosophy of Sarvodaya: A Critical Study : International Journal of Science and Research UGC Approved (ISSN: 2319-7064), November 2017 Impact Factor 6.391 ----- Vol.6, Issue 1
Rabindranath Tagore’s Perspective of Values and Virtues : Asian Academic Research Associates (AARA) UGC Approved (ISSN.2278 – 859X), October – 2017 Impact Factor 0.345 ----- Vol.4, Issue 10 p. 114-117
Gandhian Contribution of Non-Violence: A Philosophical and Critical Study: International Journal of Current Research (Peer Reviewed Journal), July 2017, Impact Factor: 7.086 ----- Vol. 9, issue 07 pp 55271-55273
Paradesi Synagogue : The Regalia of Jews in Kerala: International Journal of Development Research, May 2017, ----- Vol.7, Page 12773-12774
Gandhi’s concept of Women hood: A critical Study: International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research (ISSN: 2229), October 2016 ----- Vol.7, Issue 10, Pages 1405-1414
Articles in National Journals
Educational Ideas and Ideations of Swami Dayananda Saraswathi - A Philosophical Study: Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Research, 2018 ----- Pages 53 - 56
Saint Chavara Kuriakose Elias – A Renowned Social Reformer and Renaissance Leader in Kerala: JET Peer Referred Annual Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies and Research (ISSN 2397-3874), 2017 ----- Vol. IX
Articles in Books
Articles in Regional Journals
Kudumbham Pradamikakalari: 2011Kumubamithram, Changanacherry
Oru Swapna Sakshatkaram: 2010 - Punnavelly - Cherupushpam
Seminars/Webinars/Workshops Attended
Participated in the five day International Webinar on Art of Academic Writing and Publishing in Social Science Research jointly organised by the Department of Sociology, IQAC and Researchers’ Union, University of Kerala from October 20-24 , 2020.
Attended the Edible Ecriture: An Exploration of the Representation of Food in Literature and Popular Culture, by Department of English, St Berchmans College Changanacherry, October 10, 2020.
Attended the web talk on The Grammar of Social Exclusion in Kerala, by MES Mampad College in association with the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) and the Faculty of History, September 26, 2020.
Attended One Week National Level Online Faculty Development Programme on Effective History Teaching and Research Paper Publishing by the History Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, 03/08/2020 - 09/08/2020.
Attended the Webinar New Education Policy & Higher Education Sector, Keralam - Prospects, Problems & Preparedness, by IQAC and Heartian Beavers, Sacred Heart College, August 7, 2020.
State Level Webinar on National Education Policy 2020: Prospects and Challenges, by Kerala Private College Teachers Association, MG University, August 02, 2020.
Attended Webinar on Spit-free India Movement, by Alamelu Charitable Foundation, June - August 2020.
Attended the International Webinar on Hospitality & Tourism Education and Training: Post COVID - 19 Perspectives, by ICFAI University Sikkim, July 31, 2020.
Participated in Webinar on Research Aptitude in Historical Writings, by BET Sadathunnisa Degree College, Bangalore, July 30, 2020.
Attended lecture on Disabled Bodies and Capitalism: A Brief Analysis, by St Berchmans College Changanacherry, July 28, 2020.
Participated in faculty Learning Programme webinar on The Future of Online Teaching in India - Challenges & Solutions, by Business Standard Learning, July 24, 2020.
Participated in 2 day National level online Faculty Development Programme on Investing with Confidence, by Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, July 17-18, 2020.
Participated National Webinar on Maritime Malabar: Trade, Religion and Polity, by Malabar Christian College Calicut, July 14, 2020.
Participated in 7-Day Virtual Workshop on Instructional Design using Agile-ADDIE, by ICT Academy of Kerala, July 6 -12, 2020.
Organized and participated in One Day Wenbinar on Historical Method by the Research and PG Department of History of Assumption College (Autonomous) Changanassery on 10 July 2020.
Participated in Webinar on Professional Development of Teachers through e-Resources, by Department of Education, University of Allahabad UP, July 4, 2020.
Participated in National Webinar on Lockdown, Children and The Role of Media, by Department of Journalism & IQAC Kalindi College, July 03, 2020.
Attended International Webinar on Effective Skills for Research and Publication in Social Sciences, by Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, June 26, 2020.
Participated in the Webinar on Navalokathilekulla Vaathil, by St. Dominic's College, Kottayam, June 25, 2020.
Participated in the Five Day Webinar organised in connection with the Observance of Malayalam, by Department of Malayalam, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, June 19-23, 2020.
Participated in the Webinar on Historiography in the Post-Covid times, by NSS College Pandalam, June 11, 2020.
Participated in International Webinar on Theatre in Kerala: After Modernism, by St Berchmans College Changanacherry, July 10, 2020.
Participated in International Webinar on Global Pandemic Challenges: Recalibrating the Socio-Economic Mechanisms, by Department of Economics, Sree Narayana College Kollam, June 09, 2020.
Participated in National Webinar on E-Resources for Research in Management, by Dr NSAM First Grade College Bengaluru, June 03, 2020.
Participated in Two days Webinar on COVID-19: Challenges and Implications for Senior Citizens Care, by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, June 02 - 03, 2020.
Participated in Webinar on Impact of COVID on Higher Education, by IQAC & Department of History, St Marys College Manarcaud, May 31,2020.
Participated in National Webinar on Significance of Literature Review in Identification of Research Gap and Variable Selection, by Post Graduate Department of Commerce, BAM College Thuruthicad, May 05, 2020.
Participated in Two days National Webinar on COVID 19: Mitigation Strategies, by Government First Grade College Karnataka, May 29-30, 2020.
Participated in National Webinar on Higher Education in India: Need for a Paradigm Shift (Post Covid 19), Dr NSAM College, Bengaluru, May 29, 2020.
Attended National Webinar on The Role of Humanities in the Context of the Pandemic, by IQAC in association with Department of English Fatima Mata College Kollam Kerala, May 25, 2020.
One day National Level Faculty development programme on MOOCs, E-Learning and E-Content in Higher Education, by Government First Grade College for Women, Bangalore, May 13, 2020.
Participated in Webinar on Writing a Winning Project Proposal, by IQAC Mar Athanasius College Kothamangalam, May 11, 2020.
Participated in Moodle Learning Management System, by Sree Narayana College, Kannur & Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay, April 22, 2020.
Participated in an International Seminar on Confronting Disaster: From Vulnerability to Resilience, by NSS Hindu College Changanacherry, 14 - 25 January 2020.
Organizing member and participated a National Seminar on Right to Liberty: Equality and Rights of Women in the current Indian Scenario, by the PG Department of History And Research Centre, Assumption College sponsored by Institute of Parliamentary affairs, Govt. of Kerala, on February 22, 2018.
Participated in the National Seminar on Gender Empowerment and Inclusive Growth, organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Assumption College, on February 19, 2018.
Participated in the Capacity Building Workshop on Advanced Presentation Skills, organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell in Collaboration with the ICT academy, Trivandrum on February 17,2018.
Attended on International Seminar on The Portuguese in the Indian Ocean Regions with Special Reference to the Malabar coast, by St. Thomas College, Pala on 2nd February 2018.
Participated the ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Economic Lives and Dalit colonies in Kerala, by K.R. Narayanan Chair for Human Rights and Social Justice, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 5-7 December 2017.
Participated the Three Day National Seminar on Global Capital and Colonial Modernity, The Political Economy of Modern Travancore organized by the Post Graduate Department of History, Government College, Nedumangad, sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala on 6.11.2017-8.11.2017.
Attend the National Seminar on Municipal Solid Waste Management and its impact on Ecosystem, jointly organized by KSCSTC and Department of Zoology, Assumption College, Changanacherry on 7th and 8th December 2017.
Participated the one day seminar on Democracy Good Governance and Human Rights, organized by Post Graduate Department of Political Science, NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry sponsored by Institute of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Kerala, on 20.12.2017.
Organizing member and attended of a National Seminar on Municipal Solid Waste Management and its Impact on Ecosystems, jointly organized by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment and Department of Zoology, on 07.12.2017 to 8.12.2017 at Assumption College, Changanacherry.
Organizing member and attended of a National Seminar on Recent advances in Supramolecular and Nanochemistry, co- sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment on November 16.11.21017 to 17.11.2017.
Attended an International Seminar on Aging issues of Senior Citizens conducted by Franciscan Third order Friars, Via Dei ForiImperiali, Rome, Italy from April 26-29, 2012.
Attended an International Conference on Inclusion: Understanding Children with Disabilities to build Inclusive Communities by Dept. of Social Work, Assumption College, on January11-12, 2012.
Attended a National Seminar on Quality Enhancement in Teaching Learning and Evaluation: Recent Trends and Challenges, organized by IQAC, St. Thomas College, Pala, on September, 19-20, 2011.
Attended the National Seminar on Archaeology and Museology-prospectus and challenges by the Research and PG Department of History, Assumption College on December 21-22, 2010.
Attended the National Seminar on Inculcation of Research Culture for Quality Enhancement, by IQAC, Vimala CollegeTrichur on 25/11/10-26/11/10.
Attended the National Seminar on Gandhi and Religions Pluralism, organized by M.G.University on March 24/03/2010-26/03/2010.