C.K. Vishnu Narayanan, a second year B.Sc. (Physical Education and Sports Sciences) student of National College has been selected to participate in the BRICS Youth Summit to be held in Russia from July 1 to 7. He is a part of the 60-member Indian delegation of Department Youth Affairs (International Cooperation Cell) of the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. He has bagged a national award in yoga in 2013. He has participated in the 2014 Republic Day parade in New Delhi as a National Service Scheme volunteer. He learnt the basics of yoga practices during his childhood under his guru Kalari S.D. Benny in Thrissur. Since then, he had been performing on regional and national platforms. Earlier, he had secured Best Volunteer Award from the National Service Scheme in Kerala for 2013 and 2014.

BRIDGE, FOUNDATION COURSE IN ENGLISH

Bridge course will help students turn their aspirations into realities, said G. Balakrishnan, former vice-principal, St. Joseph’s College, while inaugurating the bridge and foundation course in English at Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College. He observed that the course bridges the gap between the school and college education, sharpens the intellect and helps orient the skills of the students. Good knowledge of English language could take students to greater heights. Students hailing from rural and Tamil medium could excel through rigorous practice and thirst for learning. During the interaction session, he helped students practice speaking simple and error free sentences. M. Jayanthi, Principal, and K. Renukadevi, Associate Professor and Head, Department of English, spoke.

LEARN ENGLISH WITH PROPER PRONUNCIATION

Importance of learning English with proper pronunciation was emphasised by V. Sujatha, Principal, Cauvery College for Women, in her inaugural address at the Foundation English Course for the first year students organised by the Aurora Club of the Department of English Cauvery College for Women. R. Murugan, president, college executive committee, motivated the students to shed their inhibition and gain confidence by mastering the language. K.S. Dhanam, Associate Professor, Department of English, Periyar E.V.R. College, who was the resource person, explained how to overcome the hesitation to speak in English. R. Gobinathan, treasurer, college governing council, and Hilda M. Thenmoli, Head, Department of English, were present.

AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON USE OF HELMETS

Leo Club and National Service Scheme of Tiruchi Engineering College conducted an awareness programme on use of helmets.

P. Gopalachandran, Inspector of Police, Siruganur, spoke on the importance of wearing helmets. S. Subramaniam, secretary, Sujatha Subramaniam, chairperson, and R.M. Ramachandran, Principal, were present.

Compiled by G. Prasad

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Tamil Nadu / June 29th, 2015