April - June News Letter 2013.p65 - Acharya Nagarjuna University

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Vol. XV : No. 1 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION APRIL - JUNE 2013
DECENNIAL CELEBRATIONS - DEPT. OF JOURNALISM
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication celebrated the decennial function of its establishment
on April 27, 2013 in ANU campus. The function was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao. Hon’ble
Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Sri N. Manohar was the Chief Guest. Well-known journalists of Andhra
Pradesh Sri Pothuri Venkateswara Rao, Sri C. Raghavachari, Padmasri Turlapati Kutumba Rao attended as Guests
of Honour. Majority of Alumni of the department which included a large number of journalists, students and faculty from
various campus colleges graced the function. Speaking on this occasion the guests motivated the students to promote
values in journalism. They lauded the profession of journalism and apprised the younger generation of the key role played
by them. Later the Chief Guest, and honorary guests were felicitated. As a mark of recognition of the services rendered
to the department, former Coordinators of the department were also felicitated. Rector of the University Prof.
Y.P.Ramasubbaiah, Principal, College of Arts, Commerce and Law, Prof. M.Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, College of
Sciences, Prof. A.V.Dattatreya Rao also graced the occasion. Later the Alumni Association of the department met and
elected its new body. Interaction among students of various batches and cultural programmes followed.
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
Chief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U.
Patrons : Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, A.N.U.
Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, A.N.U.
Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law
Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences
Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U.
Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept.
of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva Rama
Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B.
Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of
Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c;
President, Vikasa, ANU,
E-mail : [email protected]
VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS
30-4-2013 CPWD – Review Meeting; Retirement Functions
31-4-2013 Engineering College – New Course in Electronics
Meeting
1-5-2013 Meeting of the Principals of Affiliated Colleges
2-5-2013 PECET-2013 – Inauguration
3-5-2013 126th Meeting of the SC to AS
4-5-2013 ANU PG Courses Entrance test – Commencement –
visit to AC College, Guntur
5-5-2013 Seminar on Role of Media – Organised by TV9
6-5-2013 Review of CDE Activities
Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor 8-5-2013 SC / ST Sub-plan Meeting – For preparation of
proposals & submission: Expert Sri Katti Padma Rao
Date Particulars 9-5-2013 ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences – Annual
1-4-2013 Engineering common BOS Meeting Day
Advisory Committee Meeting of IQAC 10-5-2013 Cycle Rally for Creating Awareness on Solar Energy
Equipment – Press Meet
2-4-2013 Advisory Committee Meeting of the International
Students Centre 12-5-2013 Cycle Rally – Inauguration – Exhibition on Solar
Equipment
3-4-2013 Inauguration of Dental Camp at ANU Campus
13-5-2013 CPWD works – Review Meeting
4-4-2013 Meetings of BOS of all PG courses of ANU in
collaboration with Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences. 14-5-2013 Chief Guest for ‘Avadhanam ‘by Rallabandi Kavitha
Prasad
5-4-2013 Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram ‘s Birth Anniversary – Chief
Guest: Sri Dokka Manikya Varaprasad Rao 15-5-2013 Inauguration of Solar Power Generation Plant set up
at Administration Building, ANU campus
6-4-2013 Farewell Function of SIMS, Guntur
17-5-2013 Starting of Certificate Course in Sports – Sponsored
8-4-2013 Annual Day of the ANU College of Engineering, Chief
by National Institution of Sports (NIS)
Guest: Shekar Kammula: Cine Director.
Inauguration of City Centre at AC College, Guntur 18-5-2013 XII Plan presentation discussion
10-4-2013 Starting of PG Exams - CPWD Review Meeting 21-5-2013 UG Degree Instant Exam for 2013 Results
11-4-2013 187th Birth Anniversity of Mahatma Jyothirao Phule 22-5-2013 ABN – Andhra Jyothi – Youngisthan Programme with
CA Students of Guntur
12-4-2013 South Zone Vice-Chancellor’s Meeting at Karunya
University, Coimbatore – organised by AIU 23-5-2013 AIU – Sports Board Meeting – Press Meet
Inauguration of NIS Certificate programme
14-4-2013 Visit to World Community Service centre at Aliyar,
Building Committee Meeting
Coimbatore – Yoga Centre.
15-4-2013 Department of Journalism – Review of Arrangements 24-5-2013 AIU Sports Board Meeting
for Decennial Celebrations 25-5-2013 AIU Sports Board Meeting
16-4-2013 Meeting with State Audit Department clearance of Audit Heads Meeting - Arts & Science Colleges
objections – Hostel Advisory Committee Meeting. Faculty wise journals – meeting of Editors
17-4-2013 AIR – Vijayawada – Recording for Interview on Haailand – Security Guards – Passing out parade
“Importance of Research Papers in Universities”. 27-5-2013 Starting of PG Admissions for the Academic Year
18-4-2013 Utilisation of XII Plan Grants – Review 2013-14
20-4-2013 Inauguration of NKN Project of ANU – Guest: General 30-5-2013 Retirement Function – Officers Association
Manager, Guntur Telecom 31-5-2013 Retirement Functions
21-4-2013 Book Release Function – Jagannadha Katha Chakralu 4-6-2013 CAS Interviews for (1) Dr. Ch. Swarupa Rani (2) Dr. Y.
– written by AN Jagannadha Sarma Kishore (3) Dr.M. Suresh Kumar,
22-4-2013 NAAC – Initiatives – Review Meeting Publication of 100 Books programme.
24-4-2013 Attended Seminar on “ Role of Think Tanks in Nation 5-6-2013 World Environment Day – Inauguration of Rally at B.R.
Building” organised by Centre for Human Security Stadium, Guntur
Studies: other Guest: IG Ravi Gupta. 7-6-2013 Inauguration of Mykg2pg.com Education web-
25-4-2013 PECET – 2013 – Press Meet Directory sponsored by ICM Ltd.
27-4-2013 Decennial Celebrations of the department of 8-6-2013 Felicitation to Alla Siva Reddy, Builder
Journalism & Mass Communication: Chief Guest: Sri 9-6-2013 Inauguration of “Oorante Guntur” programme
Nadendla Manohar
10-6-2013 Visit of Delegation from Sweden – Rotary Club
29-4-2013 CDE – Advisory Committee Meeting
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VISIT OF THE SPEAKER VISIT OF DIGNITARIES
The following dignitaries visited the university on various
occasions. The university officials felicitated them warmly.
Hon’ble Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly,
Sri Nadendla Manohar, visited the university in connection
with the decennial celebrations of the department. of
Journalism and Mass Communication, on April 27, 2013.
Sri Kandru Kamala, M.L.A., visited the university on 18.4.2013.
Later he participated in the Interaction session with the
faculty of the university, on various issues like the roles of
higher education and research in the society.
ANU GETS 47TH PLACE
Acharya Nagarjuna University achieved the honour
of standing in the 47th place among the universities in the
country. In a survey conducted by the world – renowned
firm Academy Rank. Com which was posted in their
website, ANU was ranked 3rd among universities in
Andhra Pradesh after Osmania and Andhra and 47th out
Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao, MLC, visited the university on 24.4.13.
of 400 universities in India. Again with regard to
accreditation by NAAC of colleges affiliated to the university,
ANU stands in the 2nd place as 27 out of 327 colleges got
accredited whereas Osmania University which stood first
in this regard has 37 out 415 affiliated colleges accredited.
The ranks reflect the qualitative measures taken by the
university to foster teaching and research. Though only 36
years since its inception, the university is not far behind
universities established much earlier. The university has
been making sincere efforts to improve infrastructure, basic
amenities, career counseling etc. to serve students better.
The role of the media in bringing the accomplishments of
the university to the notice of the public is no less significant
in achieving such a distinction. Sri Rayapati Srinivas, MLC, visited the university on 20.4.13.
11-6-2013 Felicitation to Prof. Allam Appa Rao, Former Vice- 23-6-2013 CSIR – NET Exam- Visit to AC College
Chancellor, JNTU, Kakinada by Atmiya Arts Theatre, 24-6-2013 Arts College – Induction Meeting
Guntur
25-6-2013 SBI Building at ANU Campus – Foundation Stone
13-6-2013 Review Meeting of Principals of University Colleges
26-6-2013 Science College – Induction Meeting
15-6-2013 Meeting of the Principals of Affiliated Colleges Offering NIS Certificate Course – Closing Ceremony-Regional
P.G. Courses Director, SS Roy, Banglore – Chief GuestIYF – Korea
17-6-2013 Heads Meeting of three old Colleges Chaired by Vice- Delegation – Meeting at Hyderabad
Chancellor 27-6-2013 Review Meeting on Foreign Collaborations with
Inauguration of NT Staff training programme Principals & Deans
18-6-2013 Coordinators Meeting regarding NAAC criteria 28-6-2013 Research Centres – Review Meeting – Action Plan
19-6-2013 PECET – Closing Ceremony for 2013-14.
29-6-2013 Women’s Studies Centre - Advisory Committee Meeting
20-6-2013 Finance Committee Meeting
Vikasa Retirement Function
21-6-2013 Executive Council Meeting
30-6-2013 UGC NET Exam – June 2013 – Visit to Govt. Degree
22-6-2013 Inauguration of Eenadu Education Fair
College for Women, Guntur
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106th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF JAGJIVAN RAM AMBEDKAR JAYANTHI
The 106th Birth Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram
was celebrated in ANU Campus on 05-04-2013. The Chief
Guest was Sri D. Manikya Varaprasad, Minister for Rural
The 123rd Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was
Development, Govt. of A.P. The Vice-Chancellor and other
fittingly celebrated on the University campus jointly by Dr.
University officials, staff and students paid tributes to the
Ambedkar Chair for Social Policy and Social Action and
great national leader who worked for the progress of the
the SC, ST Employees Associations, ANU on 14 April,
lower and weaker sections of the society.
2013. The Chief Guest was Dr. Katti Padma Rao, Dalit
activist and Adjunct faculty, Dr. Ambedkar Chair, ANU.
BUDDHA POORNIMA
Rector Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Arts College Principal
Center for Mahayana Buddhist Studies organized
Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, and other officials were
Buddha Poornima celebrations on 23rd April 2013 in the
present in the meeting presided over by the OSD, Prof. Z.
department. Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao Vice-Chancellor, ANU,
Vishnuvardhan. Dr. S. Murali Mohan of Dr. Ambedkar Chair
graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The programme was
organized the celebrations.
started with the prayer of Buddhist monk students from
Myanmar. Prof. M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam, Prof. J.
Sitaramamma, Dr. L. Uday Kumar and other members of
MAHATMA PHOOLE’S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
the department were present on the occasion.
Mahatma Jyothi Rao Phoole’s 187th birth
anniversary was celebrated in the campus on April 11,
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST 2013. The Vice-Chancellor, the Rector, the Registrar;
‘DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING’ the OSD, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff and students
garlanded his statue and paid tributes to this first social
ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
reformer in modern India who encouraged women’s
celebrated International Day Against Drug Abuse and
education. Prof. M. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Economics
Illicit Trafficking as is referred to by the State
presided over the function.
Government. A seminar on Drug Abuse and its
Implications, organised on 26th June, 2013 on the eve
of the seminar, was chaired by Prof. A. Prameela Rani,
Principal, ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
NATIONAL STATISTICS DAY CELEBRATIONS
The Department of Statistics organized National
Statistics Day Celebrations on 29th June 2013 in the
Department in memory of the birth anniversary of Prof.
P.C. Mahalnobis. In the meeting, Prof. A.V. Dattatreya
Rao, Principal, University College of Sciences, ANU, and
Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, the staff, the students and Research
scholars of the department participated in the meeting.
Prof. K. Rosaiah, Head, Department of Statistics,
organized the celebrations.
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FACULTY NEWS
ADIEU PROMOTIONS
The following faculty were promoted as follows
in the Career Advancement Scheme in June 2013.
i) Dr. Y. Kishore, Dept. of Physical Education, as
Professor
ii) Dr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani, Centre for Buddhist Studies,
as Professor
iii) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar, Dept. of English, redesignated
as Associate Professor
iv) Dr. L. Uday Kumar, Centre for Buddhist Studies, as
Assistant Professor (Stage 3)
v) Dr. N. Veeraiah, Dept. of Zoology, as Assistant
Prof. A. Subrahmanyam, PG. Dept. of Legal Studies and Professor (Stage 3)
Research, retired from service on attaining superannuation vi) Smt. E. Padmaja, Dept. of History, as Assistant
on 31-05-2013. He was felicitated on the occasion by the Professor (Stage 2)
Staff and students. He had also served as Registrar of A.P. vii) Sri. P.V. Subba Rao, ANU Library, as Information
Law University, Visakhapatnam. The University places on Scientist (Stage 2)
record the valuable services rendered by him.
VISITS ABROAD
Prof. L Jayasree, PG. Dept. of Legal Studies and Research,
Prof. V. Chandra Sekhar Rao, Dept. of Commerce &
was appointed as Dean, Faculty of Law, ANU on 13-06-
Business Administration, visited New Orleans, USA, during
2013.
March 13-15, 2013 to attend the Academy of Business
Prof. M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam, Deputy Director of Centre Research Spring Conference. He received the Best Paper
for Distance Education, CDE ANU, was appointed as I/c Award for his presentation.
Coordinator of Exams on 20-04-2013. Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, visited
Singapore to attend the 2nd Annual International
Prof. N. Veeraiah has been invited as Visiting Professor
Conference on Language, Literature & Linguistics
for the academic year 2013-14 by Jan Dlugosz University,
organized by Global Science and Technology Forum during
Czestochowa, Poland. During this visit Prof. Veeraiah will
June 17-18, 2013.
do the collaborative research on glass materials with the
faculty of Dept. of Physics and train the research students
EMERITUS FELLOWSHIPS
in this field.
Prof. C.S.N. Raju and Prof. K.
Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Department of Sociology & Social
Raja Babu, retired Professors,
Work, compiled a Report on Causes and Consequences
Dept. of Economics, ANU, were
of Imbalanced Child Sex- Ratio in Andhra Pradesh by
awarded the prestigious Emeritus Professorship in
Vasavya Mahila Mandali, India, supported by Humanist
Economics by the University Grants Commission, New
Action for Human Rights (HAMU) Norwegian Humanist
Delhi, for the period 2013-15. They had served the
Association, Norway, March, 2013.
University for more than three decades in various positions
with dedication.
WORKSHOP ON E-LEARNING
PATENT
A Workshop on introducing e-learning system of
instruction n the classrooms of ANU Colleges was Name of the Applicant : Dr. Rajeswari Jinka
conducted in the University Campus on April 4, 2013, Name of the Patent : “Tumor Model System useful
chaired by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao. to Study Multistage Cancer”
Representatives from Amrutha University, which would Department : Bio-Chemistry
provide the necessary technology for introducing this Date of Approval : 17-06-2013, US Patent Confirm No. 8069
system, participated in the workshop. This system is The present invention relates to a method of
proposed to be introduced on an experimental basis from developing a Tumor Model System. The invention deals with
a tumor model system with adhesion deprived cells. This
the next academic year. The Vice-Chancellor stated that
observation provides a new method for primary detection
students would be greatly benefited from this type of
of transformation of adhesion-deprived cells and
instruction. Also present in the meeting were the Rector,
tumorigenicity. The adhesion-deprived cells are capable of
Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, the Registrar, Prof. R.R.L.
metastasizing at distant sites and the model system includes
Kantam and the OSD Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan and others.
both the tumor formation and metastasis.
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ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS CONDOLENCE MEET
ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
celebrated Annual Day function on 9th May 2013. Prof. K. ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Viyyanna Rao, Vice – Chancellor, ANU, presided over the organized a condolence meet on account of the sad demise
function while Jagarlamudi Radhakrishna (Krish), film of Dr. G.S. RAJU on 18th June, 2013. Prof. K. Viyyanna
director, was the chief guest. He said that every person Rao, Vice - Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University
must dream about achieving something and should strive presided over the meeting and in his speech mentioned
hard with discipline and dedication to make the dreams the services of Dr. G. S. Raju to Pharmacy and Medical
come true. He emphasized that development of personality fields. He also praised Dr. G. S. Raju as an inspiring
and character are as important as education to succeed in personality who upheld human values and relations. Prof.
any field. A. Prameela Rani, Principal of the College, expressed her
Prof. K. V. Rao, Vice Chancellor, in his speech, gratitude for his role in the establishment of Pharmacy
motivated the students regarding different opportunities College in Acharya Nagarjuna University by extending
available to them in the pharmacy field. Prof. A. Prameela major financial contributions. Prof. M.V.N. Sharma, former
Rani, Principal, ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Registrar, ANU, Prof. G. V. Chalam, Dean, CDC, ANU and
presented a report regarding the college activities in that the Coordinator of the Yoga Center, other officials of the
academic year. Smt. Jyothi Viyyanna Rao, Prof. Z. University, Teaching and Non teaching staff and students
Vishnuvardhan, OSD, gave away the prizes to students of ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and College
who stood as winners in academic, cultural and sports of Physical Education and Sports participated and
competitions. expressed their condolences.
SEMINAR ON ‘DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING’
Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The seminar was chaired
by Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal, ANU College of
Pharmaceutical Sciences and the speakers were Dr. K.
Vijay and Mr. K. Phani Kumar, from the same college.
The Principal outlined the recent scenario of drug
abuse and its adverse effects prevailing in society. Dr. K.
Vijay educated students on the need and necessity to
control abuse of drugs and illicit trafficking in the country.
Mr. K. Phani Kumar explained that the drugs like heroin,
cocaine, ampheterin etc. which cause psychological and
physical dependence are prone to be misused. Organizing
motivational interactive sessions give an idea about
ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences organized
modern platforms and update the knowledge of faculty and
a seminar on Drug Abuse and its Implications on 26th
students. All the staff members, research scholars and
June, 2013 on the eve of International Day Against Drug
students actively participated in the event.
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Mankind”. International Organization of Scientific Research 2013. “On Univariate Offset Pearson Type II Model –
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS), Application To Live Data”. International Journal of
10: 03, March-April, 01-04 (e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: Mathematics and Statistics Studies, 1:1, 1-9. Published by
2279-0845). European Centre for Research, Training and Development,
UK.
DEPT. OF STATISTICS
DEPT. OF EEE
Dr. B.Srinivasa Rao, S. Nagendram and Prof. K. Rosaiah.
Mr. Ch. Punya Sekhar. 2013. “Bio Power Through Litter
2013. “Exponential - Half Logistic Additive Failure Rate
Using Sofc”. International Journal (IJEEER), 3:3, August,
Model”. International Journal of Scientific and Research
101-106 , ISSN-2250-155X.
Publications. 3:5, 1-10. (ISSN 2250-3153).
Prof. G. Srinivasa Rao, Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Prof. K. DEPT. OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Rosaiah and S.V.S.V.S.V. Prasad. 2013. “An Economic R.Vijaya Prakash. 2013. “Static analysis of mono leaf spring
Reliability Test Plan Generalized Log-logistic Distribution”. with different composite materials”. Journal of Mechanical
International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences Engineering Research, 5:2, 32-37, February, ISSN 2141-
(EASS), 3:4, 61-68. (ISSN 2305-8269). 2383.
DEPT OF TELUGU ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCLENCES
G. Y. Prabhavathi Devi. 2013. “Venkata Parvateeswara Prameela Rani, V.S.N. Murthy and B. Radha Madhavi.
Kavulu-Brundavana Krishnudu”. Vamsimohanamu- 2013. i. “Comparative Study on the Preparation and
SriKrishna Sarvaswamu’. Warangal, Sreelekha Sahiti, May, Characterization of Inclusion Complexes of a BCS class II
236-244. drug with cyclodextrins, Advance Research in
Pharmaceuticals and Biological, April-June.
DEPT. OF ZOOLOGY
Kalyan Kumar K, Sowjanya M and Sunita K. 2013. “A ii. Prameela Rani and Hema Veesam. 2013. “Development
Study on Course of Infection and Haematological Changes of In vitro/In vivo Correlation for Oxcarbazepine Granules”.
in falciparum-Infected in Comparison with Artemisinin(s)- Global Journal of Pharmacology, 7:2, 138-142, ISSN 1992-
Treated Mice”. Malaria Research and Treatment, Volume 0075.
2013, Article ID 426040, 10 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ iii. 2003. “Influence of Dependent Variables on Granule
2013/426040. Formulation Using Factorial Design: Microwave Irradiation
A. Kanaka Raju, K. Sunitha, P. V. V. Satish, K. Sunita as one of the Factors”. International Current Pharmaceutical
and G. Sudhakar. 2013 “A study on Risk Factors of Asthma Journal, 2:7, June, 115-118.
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iv. 2013, “Full factorial design in formulation of lamotrigine ANU COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
suspension using locust bean gum”. Int. J. Chem. Sci, 11:2, Dr. P. Johnson: The following papers were published in Asian
751-760 ISSN 0972-768X. Journal of Physical Education & Computer Science in Sports,
Petikam Lavudu, A. Prameela Rani, Chepuri Divya and 8:2, January-June, (Published by Indian Federation of
Chandra Bala Sekaran. 2013.”High Performance Liquid Computer Science in Sports), ISSN 0975-7732.
Chromatographic Analysis of Almotriptan Malate in Bulk and i. 2013 “Practices of Technique and Tactical Training”16-18.
Tablets”. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 3:1, 183-188. ii. 2013. “Effect of Yogasana and Aerobic Exercises on
Selected Physiological Parameters Among College Men”.
Md. Mubarakunnisa, Avula Prameela Rani, Seelam
23-25.
Harika and Chandra Bala Sekaran. 2013.” Quantitative
iii.2013. “Changes in Selected Motor Fitness Components
Determination of Milnacipran by Simple Colorimetric
with Concurrent Strength and Plyometric Training”. 83-85.
Methods”. Chemical Engineering and Science, 1:1,1-6.
iv.2013. “Analysis of the Transformation on Heart rate
Namasani Santhosh Kumar, Avula Prameela Rani, Telu
Response to Exercise Stress with Aerobic and Anaerobic
Visalakshi and Chandra Bala Sekaran. 2013. “Extractive
Training”. 99-102.
Spectrophotometric Determination of Ambrisentan”.
v. 2013 “Effectiveness of Resisted and Un-resisted Speed
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 3:1, 231-237.
Training on Selected Biomotor Abilities” 129-131, ISSN
Petikam Lavudu, A. Prameela Rani and Chandra Bala 0975-7732.
Sekaran. 2013. “Development and validation of HPLC vi.2013. “Analysis and Construction of Selected Fitness
method for the determination of Almotriptan Malate in bulk Norms for Boys and Girls in the North Costal district of
and tablet dosage forms”. International Journal of Andhra Pradesh”. 140-142.
PharmTech Research, 5:2, 459-466, April-June, IF value – 0.78.
The following papers were published in International
D. Ravi Shankar Reddy. 2013. i. “Synthesis and biological Journal of Health, Physical Education & Computer Science
evaluation of 6-fluoro benzo thiazoles substituted in Sports, 9:1, January – March, (Indian Federa-tion of
quinazolines”. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Computer Science in Sports & International Associ-ation
Sciences, 6:2, 98-101, April-June ISSN No:0974-2115. of Computer science in Sports), ISSN 2231-3265.
ii. 2013. “Synthetic Characterization and Anti Microbial i. 2013. “Prediction of 100 meters Speed Performance in
Screening of Some Novel 6-Fluoro Benzo Thiazoles Relation to Anthropometric Measurements and Specific
Substituted (1,2,4) Triazole Analogues”. International Journal Fitness Tests”. 60-63.
of Pharmacy and Technology, 5:1, 5219-5229, April, ISSN ii. 2013. “Study of 400 meters Performance in Relation to
No :0975-766X. Selected Fitness and Anthropometric Parameters”. 64-66.
DEPT. OF STATISTICS STUDENTS' MEDICAL FUND
The UGC has sanctioned five (5) Research ANU has taken the initiative for the creation of a Medical
Fellowships in Sciences for Meritorious Students (RFSMS) Fund for the benefit of students from the academic year
under the UGC- BSR Scheme during the year 2012-13 to 2013-14. The decision was taken in a meeting of the
the Department of Statistics. Principals of the university colleges, chaired by the Vice-
Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao.
Mr. L. Naga Rajeev, M.Sc., Statistics (2012-14 batch)
got Prof. P.C. Mahalonobis Consolation Prize for Spot
Essay Writing conducted by Ministry of Statistics & YOGA CENTRE
Programme Implementation (MOSPI), Govt. of India, New The Dept. of Yoga for Human Excellence, ANU College of
Delhi on the eve of “National Statistics Day” on 29th June Physical Education & Sports Sciences, conducted a
2013. special Training Course on ‘Sun Yoga’ during 21-23 April
2013. The course was conducted by Sun Yogi Sankhar
Jee of West Bengal, in Dr. G.S. Raju Meditation & Yoga
NET COACHING CLASSES Centre, ANU.
Coaching classes for UGC-NET examination for
YOGA TRAINING CLASSES
students of SC, ST and Backward Classes were conducted
A meeting was organized in the university to mark the
during May 10- June 6, 2013 in the campus. Around 50
completion of full-time and part time Yoga courses by
students got enrolled for the classes to whom study material
students in the Yoga Centre on 24/05/2013. Speaking on
was distributed free of cost. The classes were coordinated
the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao spoke
by Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao. The UGC-NET examination
of the growing awareness in the world of the benefits of
was conducted in different colleges under the purview of
Yoga which is native to India. Yoga teacher Sri K.
Acharya Nagarjuna University on June 30, 2013. Prof. D.
Satyamurthy, Physical Education Director Dr. Y. Kishore
Krishna Rao was the Coordinator.
and others participated.
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NSS ACTIVITIES (April - June 2013)
NSS Summer Special Camping Programme
The NSS Unit of Chalapathi Institute of
the winners of elocution, debate, singing, skits, essay writing
Pharmaceutical Sciences (CIPS), Lam, Guntur, organized
etc., on Environment and other allied subjects.
a special camping programme for 10 days i.e. from 01.04.13
to 10.04.13, at the adopted village Thullur. As a part of the Inauguration of ‘Blood Help Line’ :
programme free medical and dental camp, awareness about In order to cater to the needs of emergency blood
drug abuse, socio-economic survey of each household with requirement, NSS Cell of ANU has made efforts to bring
special emphasis on prevalence of disease, illiteracy, clean out ‘Blood Help Line’. A database containing the names of
and green programme and several other activities were the blood donors, their blood group, locality i.e.Guntur &
conducted. Dr. Gopi Nayak, District Medical & Health Officer, Prakasham Dts and the contact numbers of the programme
Guntur Dt. Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, Programme Coordinator, officers concerned was provided online. The online services
NSS Cell, ANU, Sri. Anjaneyulu, Chairman, Chalapathi in the name of ‘Blood Help Line’ was officially inaugurated
Educational Institutions, Prof. N. Rama Rao, Principal, CIPS, on 24.04.2012 by Sri Nadendla Manohar, Hon’ble Speaker,
several other doctors and village were present the inaugural A.P. Assembly. The new ‘Blood Help Line’ facility was
programme. The valedictory programme was graced by provided at ANU NSS website www.nssanu.org.The
Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor. programme was graced by Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao and other
University officials.
‘World Health Day’ Celebrations
Cycle Rally on Sensitization about Solar Equipments :
The NSS Unit of Hindu College of Pharmacy (HCoP),
The NSS Cell, ANU, in collaboration with NREDCAP,
Guntur, celebrated the World Health Day on 7.4.2013 at the
Guntur Dt., organized a cycle rally- cum-exhibition of solar
premises of Bhajarang Jute Mill, Guntur. A free medical
equipment to sensitize the public about the importance of
camp was conducted for the employees of Jute Mill. A team
alternative renewable energy resources at Guntur city on
of doctors conducted the medical tests, distributed free
12th May, 2013. The Cycle Rally was conducted with more
medicines and and apprised the employees of the diseases
than 200 NSS volunteers of Gowthami Junior College,
like asthma, bronchitis, allergy, diabetes, etc. The
Guntur and Research Scholars of ANU. Vice-Chancellor of
programme was organized under the leadership of Dr. M.
ANU Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao and SP (Urban), Guntur, Sri Ake
Radha Krishna Murthy, Chairman, HCoP & Former, EC
Ravi Krishna, participated in the cycle rally, conducted from
Member, ANU; Sri Jupudi Ranga Raj, Secretary, HCoP,
Navabharath Nagar to Sri Patibandla Seetharamaiah School
Dr.Ranga Rajan, Principal, Sri Seetha Ramaiah, Vice-
ground. An exhibition of solar equipment at Sri Patibandla
Principal NSS Programme Officer and others. Dr.K.Sumanth
Seetharamaiah School grounds was inaugurated by
Kumar, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU, was Chief
Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao,Vice-Chancellor, ANU. The programme
Guest.
‘World Earth Day’
The AP Pollution Control Board-Guntur Region and
Earth Watch, Guntur, organized a programme at Gandhi
Park, GMC, Guntur, to celebrate the World Earth Day on
22nd April, 2013. Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, Programme
Coordinator, was the Chief Guest. The programme was
presided over by Sri K.L.P.Kumar, Environment Engineer,
APPCB, Guntur. Dr.K. Gurava Reddy, Scientist Lam Farm;
Smt. Vijaya, HoD of Botany, Hindu College, Guntur; Sri
Thirupathi Reddy, Convener, Earth Watch; and other officials
attended the programme. Several prizes were distributed to
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