1 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

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1 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi Assistant Professor Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Periyar University, Salem , Tamil Nadu, India Mobile: உதவ பர ச ய, இதழ ய, ம க த ட ப ய ற, ப ய ப க ல கழக, ப ய ப க ல நக, சல , தம ந உல பச : , ம மட : tparithi@gmail.com, tparithi@periyarunivesity.ac.in 1 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

2 Academic Qualifications Examinations Passed Board/ University Year Ph.D., (Journalism and Mass Communication) Periyar University, Salem Submitted the synopsis M.A., (Journalism and Mass Communication) B.Sc., (Agriculture) A.D.H.R.D., (Advance Diploma in Human Resources Development) Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 2000 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 1996 Indian School of Labour Education, Chennai 1997 D.S.T., (Diploma in Sugar Technology) AnnamalaiUniversity, Annamalai Nagar Technical qualifications Examinations Passed Board/University Year NET (National Eligibility Test for University Grants Commission, New Delhi 1999 Lectureship) in Journalism and Mass Communication Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli 2000 SLET (State Level Eligibility Test for Lectureship) in Journalism and Mass Papers / Books/ Conference Proceedings Published/ Invited Talks 1 Journal Publications (International/ National) 20 2 Book Chapters 05 3 Presentations in International/ National conferences 13 4 Popular Journal publications 03 5 Author of books (in Tamil) 03 6 Books co-authored (in Tamil) 05 7 International/ National conference proceedings 17 8 Invited Talks 36 2 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

3 Professional Experience Employer Post Period Nature of work Periyar University, Salem Assistant Professor Present Teaching M.Sc., (Visual Communication) and M.A., (Journalism and Mass Communication) students and research guidance Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society Implemented by Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Deputy Director (Information Education and Communication) State level IEC planning and implementation and monitoring. Developing tools and retooling the IEC Word Bank assisted Pudhu Vaazhvu Project Implemented by Department of Rural Development, Govt. of Tamil Nadu State Communication Specialist (Joint Director Cadre) Designed and implemented Communication strategy and action plan. Facilitated production of communication, mass media and IEC tools and materials. Monitored the functioning of communication teams and plan strategies based on field needs. Documented key activities of the Project at State level Documented and disseminated lessons learnt from the Project. Assisted the Project Director in Public Relation Management. Kancheepuram District Water and Sanitation Mission. Implemented by Department of Rural Development, Govt. of Tamil Nadu District Coordinator (Media and Documentation) Designed and implemented communication strategy and action plan at District level. Nodal officer for All India Radio, produced above 100 radio programmes on water and sanitation 3 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

4 Prizes, awards and scholarships 1. Won a Continuous Contributor Prize in Tamil Media Contest; conducted by Wikipedia in 2012, March. 2. Wikimedia awarded a scholarship to attend the Wikimania 2014 London, UK. Membership in Professional Organizations 1. Member, Wikimedia Chapter (India) Membership Number: INDI Member, International Forum for Information Technology in Tamil, Membership Number IN Life Member, Folklore Society of South Indian Languages, Life Member Number: 438 Innovative Projects 1. Facilitated to publish above 3500 Tamil and English e books through 2. Facilitated Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission to publish their entire portal in Tamil Unicode 3. Digitized 10 District Museums in Tamil Nadu 4. Digitized Tamil Sign language to create video interface 4. Digitized Tamil Braille language for educational purpose Administrative Positions 1. Programme Officer, National Service Scheme, Unit II, Periyar University, Salem. December 2014 to Present 2. Programme Officer, Red Ribbon Club, Unit II, Periyar University, Salem. December 2014 to Present 3. Member, Board of Study for M.A., (Journalism and Mass Communication), Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2008 to Present. 4. Member, Board of Study for B.Sc., (Digital Print Media), Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2008 to Present. 4 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

5 5. Member, Board of Study for M.Sc., ( Visual Communication), Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2008 to Present. 6. Member, Purchase Committee, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar, University, Salem-11, November 2008 to Present. 7. Member, Board of Study for B.A., (Journalism and Mass Communication), Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2008 to Present. 8. Member, Board of Study for Diploma in Multimedia (off-campus programme) Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2014 to Present. 9. Member, Board of Study for B.Sc., (Visual Communication), offered by PRIDE, Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2014 to Present. 10. Member, Organizing Committee for Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored national seminar on New Human Rights Dimensions, Obstacles and Challenges held on October 22-23, 2009 at Periyar University, Salem Member, Procurement Committee, Vazhndhu Kaattuvom Project (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu) Chennai Member, Procurement Committee, Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society, Implemented by Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Chennai Member, Procurement Committee, Kancheepuram District Water and Sanitation Mission, Implemented by Department of Rural Development, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Kancheepuram. Documentary direction, production & coordination 1. Coordinated the Documentary production on Project Initial Activities for Vaazhndhu Kaattuvom Project State Unite (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu) Publications, Abiramapuram, Chennai-18, Coordinated the Documentary production Participatory Identification of Poor for Vaazhndhu Kaattuvom Project State Unite (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu) Publications, Abiramapuram, Chennai-18, Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

6 3. Coordinated the Documentary production of Disability identification and their development for the Vaazhndhu Kaattuvom Project State Unite (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu) Publications, Abiramapuram, Chennai-18, Directed and Scripted a Documentary on Samparappan (Folk Deity Worship), Produced by Thamizh Trust, Chinna Salem. Professional Activities Media Positions Name Of The Media Position Name Of The Journal /Activity Period Editor Chemmozhi ( ச ம ழ ) 2001 Editor Nodal Officer Editorial Board Member Editor Vasantham VarukiRathu (வச த வ க ற ) Vasantham VarukiRathu (வச த வ க ற ) to to Mutram ( ற ) Vazhndhu Kaattuvom (வ க வ ) 2007 Publisher/ Authority Punnagai publications Chinna Salem Kancheepuram District Water and Sanitation Mission (Government of Tamil Nadu) All India Radio, Chennai-04 Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women (Government of Tamil Nadu) Pudhu Vaazhu Project (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu), Special Editor thamizhagam.net Present Thamizhagam Media Foundations Editorial Board Kankaatchi Malar Periyar University 2009 Member (க க ச மல ) Salem Editor THAVAN International Journal of Research in Media Science (THAVAN IJRMS) THAVAN E ACT International Journals Special Editor thamizhagam.net 2007-Present Thamizhagam Media Aayvagam an International Editor-in-Chief Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Present Thamizhagam Media Editor-in-Chief Pazhamozhi an International Journal of Folkloristics Present Thamizhagam Media 6 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

7 Name Of The Media Position Executive Editor Name Of The Journal /Activity Achchukkuudam an International Research Journal of Communication Period Editor Wiki news, Tamil edition Present Publisher/ Authority Present Thamizhagam Media Wikimedia, United Sates of America Journal Publications 1. Maa. Thamizhpparithi, Reach & Success of the Community Radio Programmes among Antenatal Mothers (ANM) in Chennai, The Journal of Media Studies, Vol: 1, Issue: 1, January 2010,Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Dr.T.Sundara Raj and M. Kala, Online Blood Banks-Its Gaps and Effectiveness with special reference to THAVAN International Journal of Research in Media Science (THAVAN IJRMS), Vol: 1, Issue: 1, October-December 2011, Pg Dr. I. Arul Aram, Jayaprakash D and Maa. Thamizhpparithi, The Role of Science Fiction Films in Creating Awareness about Science & Technology, THAVAN International Journal of Research in Media Science (THAVAN IJRMS), Vol.1, Issue.1, October-December 2011, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Dr.T.Sundara Raj, Transitions in Health Care Systems: A Case Study of Tribal People In Kerala, International Journal of applied Management Research, Vol.1, December 2011, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Indigenous Health Knowledge: a Functional Analysis of Tamil Health Proverbs, International Journal of applied Management Research, Vol.3, December 2012, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Indigenous Medicinal Traditions of Salem Folk, Aayvagam an International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol: 1, Issue: 1, February 2013, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Dr. R. Subramani, Disaster Risk Reduction Communication strategies for Nagapattinam District, Aayvagam an International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol: 1, Issue: 2, March 2013, Pg Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

8 8. Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Depiction of Tamil Ethno Herbals in Tamil Heath Proverbs, Aayvagam an International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol: 1, Issue: 3, April 2013, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Medicinal traditions of Villupuram District Folks, Aayvagam an International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol: 1, Issue: 4, May 2013, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, New Media and Tamil Proverbs, Pazhamozhi an International Journal of Folkloristics, Vol: 1, Issue: 1, May 2013, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Tamil Web Browsing: Problems faced by the College Students, Achchukkuudam an International Journal of Communication, Vol: 1, Issue: 1, May 2013, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Depiction of Food and Food Habits Herbals in Tamil Heath Proverbs, Aayvagam an International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol: 1, Issue: 4, May 2013, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Private and Public Discourse of Tamil Proverbs, Achchukkuudam an International Journal of Communication, Vol. 1, Issue: 1, May 2013, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Proverbs as Medicine, Aayvagam an International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol: 1, Issue: 5, June 2013, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Portals of Government of Tamil Nadu: Communication in Tamil Present and Futurology, Aayvagam an International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol: 1, Issue: 7, August 2013, Pg Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Digitalization of Tamil Inscriptions: Challengers and opportunities, Pazhamozhi an International Journal of Folkloristics, Vol: 1, Issue: 2, May 2013, Pg Book Chapters 1. Maa.Thamizhpparithi and R.Subramani, Role of Farm and Home Radio Programme in the development of Agriculture, Mass Communication Radio and Television, Thol Ela Murugu Publication, Puducherry July 2007,Pg Maa.Thamipparithi, Digitization of Tamil Inscriptions: Further Documentations and Future Works, Department of Tamil, K.S.R College,, Tiruchengode, September 2014, Pg Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

9 3. Maa.Thamipparithi, Communication Perspective: Transparency and Accountabily intamil Nadu Livelihood Initiatives, Transition in rural Livelihood, Southern Book Star, Maa.Thamipparithi, Tamil Proverbial Apps, Tamil applications in multi departments, Department of Tamil, Ethiraj College, Chennai, November, 2014, Pg Maa.Thamipparithi, Tamil e-governance: A futurological approach, Tamil applications in multi departments,, Department of Tamil, Ethiraj College, Chennai, November, 2014, Pg Presentations at International Conferences 1. Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Online Blood Banks-Its Gaps and Effectiveness with special reference to Presented Paper in UGC-Internal national conference on Digitalizing Administration challenges and issues organized by Department of Public Administration, Presidency college,chennai-5, March Maa. Thamizhpparithi and R. Subramani, Role of Farm and Home Radio Program in the Development of Agriculture, Presented Paper in a second international seminar on Mass Communication organized by the Puducherry Communication Forum & Puducherry Institute of Linguistics & Culture, Puducherry, July Maa. Thamizhpparithi, Tamil web: Awareness among College Students Of The Salem District in 11 th International Tamil Internet Conference during 28-30, Annamalainagar, December Maa. Thamizhpparithi, Tamil Nadu web portals: A Futurological Approach in 12 th International Tamil Internet Conference, th of August 2013, Kuala Lumpur. 5. Maa. Thamizhpparithi "An Introduction to Wikipedia in International conference on Tamil Computer and uses of Internet Organized by Department of Tamil, Constituent College of Bharathidan University, on March 28 th, 2014, Navalurkutapattu, Trichirapalli. 6. Maa. Thamizhpparithi, Tamil elibrary: User Friendly Tools and Approaches in 13 th International Tamil Internet Conference, st September of 2014, Puducherry. 9 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

10 7. Maa.Thamipparithi, Tamil Proverbial Apps,in International conference on Tamil applications in multi departments, organized by Department of Tamil, Ethiraj College, November, 2014, Chennai 8. Maa.Thamipparithi, Tamil e-governance: A futurological approach, Tamil applications in multi departments,, International conference on Tamil applications in multi departments, organized by Department of Tamil, Ethiraj College, November, 2014, Chennai Presentations at National Conferences 1. Maa.Thamizhpparithi and M. Kala Gaps and Effectiveness of social auditing with reference to Tamil Nadu governments Vaazhndhu Kaattuvom Project, Presented Paper in National Seminar on Transparency and Accountability in Public Administration (SOPPA), organized by Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, November, Maa.Thamizhpparithi, D. Nithyanandan and M.Kala, Ethical Violations in Print Media Advertisements, Presented Paper in National conference on Ethical Issues and Indian Media, organized by Periyar University, Salem, November, Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Reach & Success of the Community Radio Programmes among Antenatal Mothers in Chennai, presented Paper in national conference on Emerging trends in Media: The rise of Digital culture and its impact on information society organized by Central University, Pondicherry, January, Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Human Rights awareness of HIV/AIDS Infected and Affected people, Presented Paper in ICSSR Sponsored national conference on New Human Rights Dimensions Obstacles and challenges in the era of Globalization organized by Periyar University, Salem, October, Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Role of Interpersonal Communication in the determination of the Food and Nutritional Behavior of HIV/ AIDS Infected People, Presented Paper in ICSSR and TANSCHE Sponsored national conference on Food & Nutritional Challenges and Prospects in Human Health organized by Periyar University, Salem, February, Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Emergence of New Media Tools and its possible Outcomes in HIV/ AIDS Control Initiatives, Presented Paper in National Conference on Media, Education and Development organized by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, February, Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

11 7. Maa.Thamizhpparithi, Reach and Success of Salem Positive people Network societies Group communication Perspectives, Presented Paper in National conference on Grassroots communication for Development organized by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, February, Books co-authored (in Tamil) 1. N. Mruganandam, I.A.S., P. Rajeswari, IFS., Maa. Thamizhpparithi, M. Chakkarapani, M. Ravisankar,S.Ramesh, L.Lobidass, M. Rajasekaran, A. Nirooparani, R. Usha, L. Sukantha Piricilla, N. Raginidevi, Thodakka Cheyalpaattuk KaiyEdu (Guide for Initial Activities in Tamil), Vaazhndhu Kaattuvom Project State Unite (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu) Publications, Abiramapuram, Chennai-18, N. Mruganandam, I.A.S., P. Rajeswari, IFS., Maa. Thamizhpparithi, M. Chakkarapani, M. Ravisankar,S.Ramesh, L.Lobidass, M. Rajasekaran, A. Nirooparani, R. Usha, L. Sukantha Piricilla, N. Raginidevi, Giraama VaRumai ozhippu Sangak kaaiyedu (Guide for Village Poverty Reduction Committee in Tamil ), Vaazhndhu Kaattuvom Project State Unite (An Empowerment and Poverty Reeducation Project of Government of Tamil Nadu) Publications, Abiramapuram, Chennai-18, N. Mruganandam, I.A.S., P. Rajeswari, IFS., Maa. Thamizhpparithi, M. Chakkarapani, M. Ravisankar,S.Ramesh, L.Lobidass, M. Rajasekaran, A. Nirooparani, R. Usha, L. Sukantha Piricilla, N. Raginidevi, Vaazhvaathaarak KaiyEdu (Guide for Livelihood in Tamil), Vaazhndhu Kaattuvom Project State Unite (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu) Publications, Abiramapuram, Chennai-18, N. Mruganandam, I.A.S., P. Rajeswari, IFS., Maa. Thamizhpparithi, M. Chakkarapani, M. Ravisankar,S.Ramesh, L.Lobidass, M. Rajasekaran, A. Nirooparani, R. Usha, L. Sukantha Piricilla, N. Raginidevi, Nam Thittam Nam PoRuppu (Guide for Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Tamil), Vaazhndhu Kaattuvom Project State Unite (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu) Publications, Abiramapuram, Chennai-18, N. Mruganandam, I.A.S., Maa. Thamizhpparithi, A. Nirooparani, Suya Uthavikkuzhu Payirchi (a flip book on SHG training), Vaazhndhu Kaattuvom Project State Unite (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu) Publications, Abiramapuram, Chennai-18, Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

12 Books Authored (in Tamil) 1. Maa. Thamizhpparithi, Kathalenbathu, Punnagai Veliyeedu, Chinna Salem, Maa. Thamizhpparithi, Parithi Aathichoodi, Punnagai Veliyeedu, Chinna Salem, Maa. Thamizhpparithi, Thamizhil Peyariduvom, Pavai Publications, Chennai- 14, 2007.ISBN International Seminars Attended 1. Attended International Seminar on Role of IT in Healthcare organized by the Department of Computer Science and Computer Science and Computer Centre, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, India on 20 th March National Workshops Attended 1. Attended National workshop on Impact of Media on Technical and Vocational Education organized by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Taramani, Chennai, India on 20 th and March Attended National workshop on Tamil Computing and blogs organized by the Pudhucherry bloger Wings of Pudhucherry, Pudhucherry on 9 th December Attended 2 Day UGC Sponsored Research Methodology Workshop at Pondicherry University, Puducherry, October Attended 4 Day UNICEF sponsored Media consultation and Workshop: Addressing Eradication of Polio, Professors of Journalism and Mass Communication, Bangalore February Attended 2 Day UGC Sponsored Research Methodology Workshop at Pondicherry University, Puducherry, August Attended 2 Day UGC Sponsored All India Workshop on Strategic Disaster Management Workshop at Pondicherry University, Puducherry, August Attended one day Seminar on Conflict Reporting and Peace Journalism at Amritha University, Coimbatore, September Attended 3 Day Wiki India Conference 2011 at Mumbai University, Mumbai, November Attended 3 Day Research Methodology Workshop at Periyar University, Salem, January, Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

13 Courses Attended 1. Attended 21 Day UGC Sponsored Interaction Programme for Research Scholars Course at University of Madras, Chennai, December 2009 Administrative Positions 1. Programme officer, National Service Scheme, Unit II, Periyar University, Salem. December 2014 to Present. 2. Programme officer, Red Ribbon Cub, Unit II, Periyar University, Salem. February 2015 to Present. 3. Member, Board of Study for M.A., (Journalism and Mass Communication), Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2008 to Present. 4. Member, Board of Study for B.Sc., (Digital Print Media), Periyar University, Salem- 11, November 2008 to Present. 5. Member, Board of Study for M.Sc., ( Visual Communication), Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2008 to Present. 6. Member, Purchase Committee, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar, University, Salem-11, November 2008 to Present. 7. Member, Board of Study for B.A., (Journalism and Mass Communication), Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2008 to Present. 8. Member, Board of Study for Diploma in Multimedia (off-campus programme) Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2014 to Present. 9. Member, Board of Study for B.Sc., (Visual Communication), offered by PRIDE, Periyar University, Salem-11, November 2014 to Present. 10. Member, Organizing Committee for Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored national seminar on New Human Rights Dimensions, Obstacles and Challenges held on October 22-23, 2009 at Periyar University, Salem Member, Procurement Committee, Vazhndhu Kaattuvom Project (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu) Chennai Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

14 12. Member, Procurement Committee, Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society, Implemented by Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Chennai Member, Procurement Committee, Kancheepuram District Water and Sanitation Mission, Implemented by Department of Rural Development, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Kancheepuram. Workshops Organized 1. Organized 5 day State level workshop on Street theatre for Vazhndhu Kaattuvom Project (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu), Padappai, October Organized 5 day State level workshop on Street theatre for Vazhndhu Kaattuvom Project (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu), Kudumiyanmalai, October Organized 5 day State level workshop on Street theatre for Vazhndhu Kaattuvom Project (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu), Kudumiyanmalai in January Organized one day workshop on communication material production workshop for Vazhndhu Kaattuvom Project (An Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Project of Government of Tamil Nadu), Chennai, Media Literacy Series on recent Trends in Film Editing, Periyar University, Salem, 2011, September Resource Person in Workshops and Seminar 1. Delivered a special lecture on Tamil Computing and Communication for Tamil Software Standardization and Tamil Computing workshop organized by Ulagath Thamizhch Changam Madurai and Central Institute of Indian Languages, 13, 14 th February, 2015, Chennai. 2. Organized a one day workshop on Tamil Wikipedia Editing Practices, coordinated by Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, on February 02, 2014, Nallampalli. 3. Deliverred a special lecture on Ecological Preservation Conscious in Changam literature for Workshop on Ecological Preservation Conscious in Changam. 14 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

15 Organized by The "The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College For Women", 12 th January, 2015, Salem. 4. Deliverred a special lecture on An Approach of Ancient Tamil literature with Modern Ideologies for Workshop on Ecological Preservation Conscious in Changam. Organized by The "The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College For Women", 21 th January, 2015, Salem. 5. Delivered a special lecture on Vision Building and Planning for programme on career and competitive exam campaign for downtrodden students, Organized by Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Trust, on 17 th Novermber, 2014, Salem. 6. Conducted a one day workshop on Tamil Computing, Organized by Department of Journalism and Communication, University of Madras for University of Jaffna and University of Madras students, on October 27 th, 2014, Chennai. 7. Delivered a one day special lecture on Environmental Scanning in the Training programme on Agri Clinic and Agri Business Centre, organized by National Agro Foundation, on 06 October, 2014, IIledu. 8. Delivered a special lecture on "Tamil Computing for Earth Science forum of Department of Geology, Periyar University Salem, on September 26, 2014, Salem. 9. Delivered a special lecture on "Tamil Computing and Editing of Tamil Wikipedia Projects in "Communication in Changam Literature" Organized by Department of Tamil Development, on August 20, 2014, Nagarkoil. 10. Organized a one day workshop on Tamil Wikipedia Editing Practices, coordinated by Sacred Heart College, Shenbaganur, on May 19, 2014, Kodaikanal. 11. Delivered a special lecture on "Communication in Thirukkural in "Seminar on Ancient Tamil Management Techniques Organized by Periyar institute of management, Periyar University, on March 27 th, 2014, Salem. 12. Delivered a special lecture on "Proverbial Communication in Classical Tamil in "Communication in Changam Literature" Organized by Department of Journalism and Science Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University, March 26 th, 2014, Madurai. 13. Organized a two day workshop on Tamil Computing, coordinated by Directorate of Tamil Development, on March 22, , Chennai Delivered a special lecture on "Proverbial Documentation in New Media in "Workshop on Tamil Computing in Emerging trends of Globalization Organized by Department of Tamil, Gandhigram Rural Institute- Deemed University, on February 28th, 2014, Gandhigram. 15 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

16 15. Delivered a special lecture on "Self Confidence and Importance of Motivation in Programme on "National Service Scheme Organized by Government Women s Arts and Science College, on February 9th, 2014, Salem. 16. Organized a one day workshop on Tamil Computing and Tamil Wikipedia, coordinated by Emerald Heights College for Women on December 29 th, 2013, Ooty. 17. Organized a one day Workshop on Tamil Computing and Tamil Wikipedia, coordinated by Chikkaiah Naicker College on 11 th December, 2013, Erode. 18. Organized a one day workshop on Tamil Computing and Tamil Wikipedia, coordinated by Annai College of Arts and Science, 11 th October 2013, Kumbakonam. 19. Organized a one day workshop on Tamil Computing and Tamil Wikipedia, coordinated by Periyar University, 26 th October and 9 th November 2013, Salem. 20. Delivered a special lecture on "Tamil Computing and Wikipedia Editing Practices Organized by Rotary International of Salem, on September 20th, 2014, Salem. 21. Organized a one day workshop on Tamil Wikipedia editing, coordinated by Madras Christian College on July 26 th, 2013, Chennai. 22. Conducted a one day workshop on Organizing Training for ToTs, coordinated by SWASTI, Bangalore at Anakatti, on May 19th 2013, Coimbatore. 23. Conducted a one day workshop on Tamil Computing and Tamil Wikipedia, coordinated by Vidyamandir College of Arts and Science, Neikarapatti, Salem, on September 12th, 2012, Salem. 24. Conducted a one day workshop on Tamil Computing and Tamil Wikipedia, coordinated by Krishnakiri Government Men s College of Arts and Science, Krishnakiri, on March 17th, 2013, Krishnakiri. 25. Conducted a one day workshop on Tamil Computing and Tamil Wikipedia, for NSS students, coordinated by Constituent College of Periyar University, Mettur, on March 4th, 2013, Mettur. 26. Delivered a special lecture on Conference on Empowering Persons with Disability through Information and Communication Technologies organized by Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science, on August 24th, 2012, Coimbatore. 27. Delivered a guest lecture on Health Communication and Documentation organized by Sri Gokulam College of Nursing, on th July, 2012, Salem Conducted a three day workshop on Tamil Computing, coordinated by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, on April 19 th to 21 st 2012, Chennai Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi

17 29. Delivered a lecture in the Programme on Career Guidance and Counseling for School students, organized by Government Higher Secondary School, Namakkal District, on 21st January, 2012, Mangalapuruam. 30. Delivered a Special lecture on Environmental Scanning in the Training programme on Agri Clinic and Agri Business Centre, organized by National Agro Foundation, on 20, 21st August, 2011, IIledu. 31. Delivered a lecture in the workshop on Recent Trends in Journalism, organized by Periyar University and Namakkal District Press Club on 04 th August, 2011, Namakkal. 32. Delivered a lecture in the workshop on Recent Trends in Journalism, organized by Periyar University and Salem District Press Club on 24th June, 2011, Salem. 33. Delivered a lecture in the One Day District Level Seminar on Service for the Humanity, organized by Periyar University, 9th, December 2010, Salem. 34. Delivered a lecture in the One Day Seminar Programme on Utilizing Youth Power, organized by Periyar University, , Salem. 35. Resource person for the two day workshop on Children Advocacy Media for Jeeva Jothi Trust funded by Save the Children, India in March 2008, Pulicat. 36. Resource person for the workshop on Children Advocacy Media for Bhoomi Trust funded by Save the Children, India in September 2007, Pulicat. 17 Academic Profile of Maa. Thamizhpparithi