Open Forum on “Need for Legislative Reforms in the Light of Hema Committee Report”
The Department of History organized an open forum on “Need for Legislative Reforms in the Light of Hema Committee Report” on 7th November 2024 at 1:00 PM in front of Sr. Savio Hall. The event began with a welcome address by Dr. Ajis Ben Mathews, followed by a keynote address from Dr. Reeja P.S, Assistant Professor in Sociology, who discussed the key recommendations of the Hema Committee Report. The forum included an open discussion where students and faculty shared perspectives on issues like legal reforms for women in the film industry, the creation of systems addressing women’s issues, and the need for better representation of women in legislative bodies. The event concluded with prize distribution, and Nikhitha from the Economics Department was selected as the best speaker. A vote of thanks was given by Kesia Elizabeth Babu, a 2nd DC History student. The forum was attended by 61 participants, including students and faculty.
Visit of Japanese Journalist Team
On 21st February 2022, Takeshi Narabe, a senior correspondent of Japanese daily, The Asahi Shimbun visited the department of History and interacted with the faculty about “The History of Women Empowerment in Kerala during the Colonial and Post Colonial Period”. They delivered a lecture to the students regarding “Cultural Heritage and Innovative Mind of Japan”
Quiz Competition
As part of the Republic Day celebration, the History Department organized a Quiz Competition on the topic “Know Your Constitution” on 30th January, 2022.
Paying Homage to General Bipin Rawat and Military Personnel
The History Association conducted a meeting on 10th December 2021 to pay homage to General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff and other military personals who lost their lives in helicopter crash.
Commemoration of 100th Anniversary Of Malabar Rebellion & Wagon Tragedy
As part of the Centenary of Malabar Rebellion and Wagon Tragedy, the Department of History conducted a webinar on the topic “A Century since Malabar Rebellion: A Historical Analysis”. Eminent historian Dr. Sivadasan P., Professor, Department of History, University of Calicut delivered the lecture. The programme was conducted on 20th November, 2021.
Debate Competition-Dhwani
The History and Economics departments of Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College jointly organised a Debate competition titled ‘Dhwani’ on 27th October 2021 at 3 PM in Room Number 401. The topic for the Competition was “Feminism in Family and the Society”.
Gandhi @150 – Photo Exhibition
As part of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Department conducted a rare photo exhibition on the life moments of Mahatma Gandhi. Around 1500 pictures of Gandhi, reflecting his life events were displayed. It was inaugurated by our principal, Dr.Teena Anna Thomas.
