CIJO JOSEPH

• Philosophique Poetica (De-Anand) conferred upon me "VIRTUOSO" Award for immense and marvellous achievements in the field of literature and creativity in the year 2017.

• International Higher Academic Council of English Literature conferred upon me Certificate of Excellence-World Icon of Literature for recognised merit in the literary and cultural fields dated 12th December 2018.

• The World Poetree Festival held in Ramoji Film City-2017, Hyderabad conferred an international award titled "The Enchanting Muse Award" in recognition for contribution for World Literature and promotion of World Peace 

• Contemporary Literary Society of Amlor: Banda (U.P.-India) conferred Mewadev Laurel Award-2018.

• Philosophique Poetica (De-Anand) conferred the prestigious Dr.Samuel Johnson International Award in Literary Criticism for his commitment to High Ideals of Creativity in the year 2017.

• International Higher Academic Council of English Literature conferred Global Award of Excellence-Living Legend of the 21st Century for his magnanimous personality, artistic merit, humanitarian service and outstanding contribution to the development of the World Literature and Cultural field dated 7th May 2019.

• International Higher Academic Council of English Literature bestowed upon him Certificate of Excellence-World Laureate of English Language for being a Poet, Author, Critic, Academician and Researcher dated 28th October 2019.

• World Poetry Conference held at Bathinda, Punjab, India conferred upon him Philosophique Poetica International Award in Literary Criticism entitled "Master of Creative Impulse" in recognition of his critical faculties, humility, humanity and also for his deep understanding of literary and historical processes affecting the literary movements dated 13th & 14th October 2019.

• World Pictorial Poetry Forum(c)-(A Mother unit of 32 Worldwide Groups) conferred upon him the Highest Scale of Virtue during the time of Daman International Pictorial Poetry and Other Talents Festival dated 25th & 26th April 2020.
• "Great Personality Award-2020" by World Parliament For Peace (An International Forum For the Establishment of the World Peace) in recognition of his outstanding Literary,Cultural and Humanitarian contribution and dedication for the well being of the world society dated 30th April 2020.
• He was conferred upon the Best Critic Award by the Eternal Flames Poetry Organization on Monday 1st November 2021.
• He was honoured on the eve of the 75th Independence Anniversary of India by the predominant poetic organization "The Fertile Brains" for my admirable contribution in the field of literature.
• He was the Guest of Honour in the programme titled "Deshikotsav-2022" (Multilingual Poetic Conclave) organised by The Haven International on Tuesday 5th September 2022 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

• The interview with the famous poet from Kerala Dr.Molly Joseph got published in the prestigious Canadian literary book titled "Literary Voice"-A Peer Reviewed Journal of English Studies-U.G.C.Care Group II Journal ISSN 2277-4521.Indexed with Web of Science ESCI,Cosmos,ESJI,12OR,Cite factor,InfoBase,Number 17 Volume 1 March 2022,The interview is in page number-237. ESCI publisher,ISSN 2277-4521,March 2022
• Authored two articles entitled "Scents and Shadows: A Sumptuous Feast" and "A Discernible Creative Venture of Blissful Cadences" in the book titled "The Myriad Hues of Ranjana Sharan's Poetry" edited by Dr.Farzana Ali and published by Authors press having the ISBN 978-93-91314-65-1.
• Three critical articles got published as chapters 7,8 & 9 in the book titled "The Literary World of Dr.Brajesh Kumar Gupta 'Mewadev' (An International Anthology of Critical Views) edited by Capt.(Dr)Rajesh Kumar Sinha.

• Foreword to the poetry book titled "Nobel Nobles:The Women Who Made it Possible (An Anthology of Poems) edited by Aruna Sri Medipally from India.
•  Preface on the poetry book titled "Whispers of My Soul" delineated by the prominent poet from Kolkata Mr.Kalipada Ghosh.
•  Preface and Book Review titled "Historically Subjective Voyage of Explorations" got published in the book entitled "Shivlochine:Meri Mamta Ki Kahani" delineated by the prominent Canadian writer Damyantee Devi Dabydeen having the ISBN number 978-93-90891-96-2.
•  Wrote a Foreword to the Anthology of Poetry titled "Songs of Awakening" originally delineated in Telugu by the prominent poet Vallampatla Nageshwar Rao and translated into English by the superlative literary figures Dr.Manthena Damodara Chary and Algati Thirupathi Reddy from India in 2021.
•  The poem titled "Motherly Love" got published in the "E-Book Anthology of Flowers of Love".
•  Wrote a Foreword to the Anthology of Poetry titled "Mud-Soaked Feet" originally delineated in Telugu by the prominent poet Thummala Deva Rao and translated into English by the superlative literary figure Dr.Manthena Damodara Chary from India.
•  Wrote a foreword titled "An Exhortation To Live With Grit And Vitality" to the book entitled "Amidst the Sunflowers:Letters To My Grandchildren" delineated by the prominent poet Aabha Rosy Vatsa from India.
• Wrote a foreword to the book titled "The Rays of Tomorrow" originally delineated by the paramount poet Dr.G.R.Kurme and rendered into English by the unparalleled literary colossus Dr.Manthena Damodara Chary from India.
•  The Peer Review titled "Multidimensional Verses of Elevated Status" got published in the poetry book titled "Resplendent Rainbow" a collection of poems written by the poets from Odisha edited by Pradeep Biswal & Namita Rani Panda having the ISBN number 978-93-91314-82-8.
•  Wrote a foreword to the poetry book titled "Yesterday Once More:Love Poems" delineated by Mrs.Aabha Rosy Vatsa having the ISBN number-978-1-64899-461-6 published by Xpress Publishing 2021.
•  Wrote a Preface to the Pictorial Poetry Book titled "Poetic Fragrance" delineated by the prominent poet Rohini Behera from India. On 1st September 2021.
•  Wrote a Foreword to the poetry book titled "Earth and Beyond" delineated by the honourable poet K Pankajam Ji from India on Jan 2022.
•   Wrote a preface to the poetry book titled "Songs of My Soul" delineated by Kalipada Ghosh from India. On 2nd February 2022.
•  Wrote a foreward to the book titled "The Gift of Life:Gratitude" delineated by Aabha Rosy Vatsa from India. 2022.
•  Wrote an Introduction to the book titled "Spiritual Journal:Power of Positivity" delineated by the prominent poet Jyotirmaya Thakur from India/UK. 2022.
•  Wrote a foreword to the book titled "The Rays of Tomorrow" originally delineated by the paramount poet Dr.G.R.Kurme and rendered into English by the unparalleled literary colossus Dr.Manthena Damodara Chary from India. On April 2022.
•  Two poems titled "Muzzled Voices" and "Need a New World" got published in the poetry book entitled "Durga:The Invincible" edited by Namita Rani Panda,Lopamudra Mishra and Anadi Charan Pradhan with AuthorsPress as the publisher having the ISBN number 978-93-5529-047-2 in the May 2022.
•  Wrote a Foreword to the poetry book titled "Earth and Beyond:Poems on Earth and Ether" delineated by the prominent poet K.Pankajam published by the Authors Press dated May 2022 having the ISBN 978-93-5529-306-0.
• Wrote a foreword to the book titled "The Gift of Life Gratitude Book" delineated by Aabha Rosy Vatsa from India.
•   Wrote a short review on the poetry book titled "Embers of My Dream" delineated by respected poet Tapeshwar Prasad from India having the ISBN:978-93-91761-18-9 published in the year 2022.
•  Wrote a blurb in terms of the poetry book titled "A Tryst With Thunder" delineated by Anjali Sahoo published by Authorspress having the ISBN:978-93-91314-98-9.
• Wrote a preface to the travelogue titled "My American Diary" delineated by Prafulla Ji from Odisha.

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Where are we grounded theoretically in the practice we follow" delivered by Dr.Tara Ratnam (On Saturday 5th June 2021 from 5-45 pm to 7-30 pm).

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online Prof.N.Krishnaswamy Memorial lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "English as a Window to India-Traditional Vs Modern" delivered by Dr.Geetha Durairajan & Dr.Sree Deepa (On Saturday 26th June 2021 from 5-45 pm to 8-00 pm)

• Organised a National Webinar titled“The Incertitudes of Film Adaptation -A Poststructuralist Perspective” delivered by Prof. Irwin Varghese (Assistant Professor, Madras Christian College, Chennai) which was conducted under the auspices of the English Department of KCMT on 18th June 2021 from 6pm to 7.30pm on the digital platform Google Meet.

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Appreciating Contemporary Poetry" delivered by Dr.B.Keralavarma(On Wednesday 7th July 2021 from 5-45 pm to 8-00 pm)

• Participated in a National Webinar organised by the Post Graduate Department of Commerce in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Kristu Jyoti College of Management & Technology on the topic "A Holistic Approach to Industry-Academy Interaction' held on Tuesday 6th July 2021.

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Relevance of Soft Skills in Teaching and Learning ESL" delivered by Dr.M.Raja Vishwanathan (On Saturday 24th July 2021 from 5-45 pm to 8-00 pm)

• Organised a National Webinar titled “Shakespearean Criticism” delivered by Dr.Basudeb Chakraborti,Former Professor of English and Faculty Dean of the University of Kalyani,West Bengal,And Visiting Humanities Professor,University of Central Arkansas at Conway,Arkansas USA.which was conducted under the auspices of the English Department of KCMT on Thursday 22nd July 2021 from 5-30 pm to 6.30 pm on the digital platform Google Meet.

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Theorizing from Reflective Classroom Practices-A Step Towards Indigenising Approaches to ELT" delivered by Dr.P.N.Ramani (On Saturday 7th August 2021 from 5-45 pm to 8-00 pm)

• Participated in the Poetry Writing Contest organised by the English Department of Sarojini Naidu Vanita Maha Vidyalaya on the occasion of 229th Birthday Anniversary of "P B Shelley-Youth's Unextinguished Fire" in August 2021

• Organised an International Interdisciplinary Literary Interaction titled “Interdisciplinary Interaction with the Bard of America-Annette Tarpley” conducted under the auspices of the English Department of KCMT on Monday 2nd August 2021 from 6 pm to 7 pm on the digital platform Google Meet.

• Organised a National Webinar titled“The Significant Stalwart of the Romantic Era” delivered by Prof.Basudev Paul who has been an in-service teacher in English as of today with thirty-five years of teaching experience.He has the station at Parimal Mitra Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Malbazar, in the district of Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, INDIA. This HEI is affiliated to the University of North Bengal.Paul’s poetry is a psalm, a sacred song of his life felt at the gloaming of his career. His poetical composition for use in the worship of god chants as a canticle for humanity.“The Permanent Transient” has seen the publication as the English poetry Anthology, Vol I of Basudev. This highlights his passionate yearning in a subjective vein.This webinar was conducted under the auspices of the English Department of KCMT on Saturday 7th August 2021 from 6 pm to 7 pm on the digital platform Google Meet.

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Truth and Reconciliation as Method:toward a Transformative Pedagogy" delivered by Prof.Revathi Krishnaswamy(On Saturday 18th September 2021 from 5-45 pm to 8-00 pm)

• Organised a webinar on the topic titled "The Discernible Contemporary Trends in Writing Especially Poetry" on Wednesday 22nd September 2021 from 5 pm to 6-15 pm under the auspices of the Department of English,Kristu Jyoti College of Management and Technology.

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Building Language and Character:The Importance of Children's Literature" delivered by Ms.Khyrunnisa(On Saturday 2nd October 2021 from 5-45 pm to 8-00 pm).

•  Organised an English Language and Literature workshop titled "Literary Odyssey" with Prof.Tommy Cherian Vaddakkekunnel (Principal,Career Dreams College and Civil Services Academy,Edapady,Palai) and Dr.Siby James (Associate Professor,Dept of English,St.Thomas College,Palai) as resource persons on the topics "The Relevance of English:Changing Paradigms" and "The Aesthetics of Rupture:Reading Literature" respectively on Sunday 3rd October 2021

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "This Queer Language Called English" delivered by Dr.Lal C.A(On Saturday 16th October 2021 from 5-45 pm to 7-30 pm)

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Connecting Language and Cultures:Teaching English as a Global  Language" delivered by Ms.Clare Sisisky (Executive Director,Global Education Benchmark Group,US) on Saturday 30th October 2021 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm)

• Attended a webinar titled "Importance of Soft Skills for Entrepreneurs" presented by Ms Harpreet Randhawa conducted under the auspices of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trust or (ABHAV Foundation),Bilaspur CG on Saturday 30th October 2021

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "The Language of Quarantining" delivered by Dr.P.Nagaraj(HOD English,Bharathiar University) on Saturday 13th November 2021 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Making Beauty:Transforming Literary Sensibilities" delivered by Dr.Ganesh Krishnamoorthy(Former HOD,Madras Christian College,Chennai) on Saturday 27th November 2021 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm)

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Skill Integration in ESL Classrooms with Low-Proficiency Learners in Focus" delivered by Dr.Sanjay Arora(HOD,Central University of Rajasthan) on Saturday 11th December 2021 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm)

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Language through Literature or Literature through Language,that is the Question" delivered by Dr.Venkateswaran(Former Professor at RIESI) on Saturday 25th December 2021 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Language Pollution" delivered by Dr.Ganga Mahto (Faculty,RIE NCERT Bhopal) on Saturday 15th January 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).

• Participated in a webinar titled "Tales from the Borders" conducted by the Post Graduate Department of English of Christ Nagar College on 15th January 2022 at 10 am.

• Participated in a webinar titled "Global Indigenous Literature" conducted by the Post Graduate Department of English of Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous),Periyakulam on Saturday 22nd January 2022 from 6-30 pm to 8-30 pm.

• Participated in a webinar titled "Critiquing The Canon" conducted by the Post Graduate Department of English of Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous),Periyakulam on Monday 24th January 2022 from 6-30 pm to 8-30 pm.

• Participated in a National Level Online FDP on "Emerging Innovative Trends in Quality Research Paper Writing and Publishing in Right Journals" organised by the Research and Consultancy Cell,Sir G.V.G.Visalakshi College for Women (Autonomous),Udumalpet on Tuesday 25th January 2022 from 10 am to 1 pm on the Webex digital platform

• Participated in a webinar titled "Socio-Political Relevance of Marxist Concepts" conducted by the Post Graduate Department of English of Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous),Periyakulam on Tuesday 25th January 2022 from 6-30 pm to 8-30 pm.

• Participated in a webinar titled "The Aesthetics of Posthumanism" conducted by the Post Graduate Department of English of Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous),Periyakulam on Thursday 27th January 2022 from 6-30 pm to 8-30 pm.

• Participated in a webinar titled "Literary Gerontology:Ageing and the Creative Imagination" conducted by the Post Graduate Department of English of Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous),Periyakulam on Thursday 20th January 2022 from 6-30 pm to 8-30 pm.

• Participated in a webinar titled "Recent Trends in English Language,Learning and Teaching" conducted by the Post Graduate Department of English of Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous),Periyakulam on Saturday 29th January 2022 from 6-30 pm to 8-30 pm.

• Participated in One Day National Level Webinar on "Alternative Narrative:Making Discourses on Language and Education" organised by Ramakrishna Mission Brahmananda College of Education,Rahara,Kolkata-West Bengal on Sunday 31st January 2022 from 11-30 am to 2-15 pm.

• Participated in a webinar titled "E-Colonialism" conducted by the Post Graduate Department of English of Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous),Periyakulam on Tuesday 1st February 2022 from 6-30 pm to 8-30 pm.

• Participated in one day International Virtual Conference on Research Methodologies of Contemporary Times: Exploring English Language, Literature and Teaching on 05th February, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm conducted by the English Department SRR & CVR Govt Degree College (A)Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

• Attended an online Workshop titled "Some Basic Elements of Developing Academic Writing Skills" conducted by English Language Teachers Empowerment Programme (ELTEP) on Saturday 5th February 2022 from 5-45 pm to 8 pm.

• Participated in a webinar titled "Experiential Learning on Alternative Approach to Teach Literature in a Training Room" conducted by the Post Graduate Department of English of Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous),Periyakulam on Thursday 3rd February 2022 from 6-30 pm to 8-30 pm.

• Participated in a webinar titled "Critical Disability Theory" conducted by the Post Graduate Department of English of Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous),Periyakulam on Thursday 5th February 2022 from 6-30 pm to 8-30 pm.

• Attended an online ELSSA-ELTIF lecture series in ELT titled "Bending the Rules in Academic Writing:The Curious Struggle of a PhD Thesis in South Asia on ELT" conducted by English Language Teachers Empowerment Programme (ELTEP) on Saturday 19th February 2022 from 5-45 pm to 8 pm.

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Cognitive Approaches to Literary Studies" delivered by Dr.B.Padmanabhan(Assistant Professor,Bharathiar University) on Saturday 5th March 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm)

• Attended ELTEP(English Language Teacher Empowerment Programme) online Workshop at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Let There Be Language! Teachers and Language Teaching Materials" delivered by Dr.V.K.Karthika(Assistant Professor,NIT Trichy) on Saturday 19th March 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm)

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Anthrogogicity in Testing or Academic Grooming?" delivered by Dr.Geetha Durairajan(Professor,EFLU,Hyderabad) on Saturday 2nd April 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Being an Empathetic Teacher:A Key to Professional Growth" delivered by Dr.Santosh Mahapatra(Assistant Professor,BITS Pilani,Hyderabad) on Saturday 16th April 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).

•  Attended ELTEP (English Language Teacher Empowerment Programme) online Workhop 8 at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Multilingual Approach:Principles and Practices" delivered by Dr.Ravinarayan Chakrakodi(Professor and Academic Head Regional Institute of English South India,Bengaluru) on Saturday 30th April 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Anthrogogicity in ELT Materials" delivered by Dr.Mahananda Pathak (Assistant Professor,EFLU,Hyderabad) on Saturday 14th May 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).

• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Narratology of Dramatic Texts" delivered by Dr.Muralikrishnan T. R(Professor,Department of English,Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit,Kalady) on Saturday 28th May 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).

• Participated in the AAZAAD Foundation and World Literature India's World Premier and International Discourse on Dr.J S Anand's Contribution to World Literature held on online on Sunday 14th August 2022 from 7 pm to 10-30 pm.
• Attended ELSSA- ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series in ELT(ELSSA-ELTIF Lecture-4)at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Principles of Anthrogogic Language,Education/Learning/Teaching" delivered by Dr.Shree Deepa (Associate Professor:The Centre for English Language Studies University of Hyderabad) on Saturday 25th June 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).
•  Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Experiential English Language Learning through Storytelling" delivered by Dr.Jeyaraj John Sekar (Professor,The AmericanCollege,Madurai) on Saturday 9th July 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).I received a participation certificate for attending this lecture sseries
• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "Decolonising the Classrooms:An Argument for Re-examining the General English Textbooks" delivered by Dr.Abdul Mohammed Ali (Associate Professor,Jamal Mohamed Jinnah,Trichy) on Saturday 20th August 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm).I received a participation certificate for attending this lecture series.
•  Attended a webinar on the topic "The Interdisciplinarity of Cultural Studies" by Dr.Dilip Kumar Das (English and Foreign Languages University,Hyderabad) organised as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series by the Postgraduate Department of English Bharata Mata College,Thrikkakara on Sunday 23 October 2022 at 10 am.
• Attended ELTIF (English Language Teachers Interaction Forum) online lecture series at the Zoom Meeting Platform on the topic "(Our)ELT:Past,Present and Future" delivered by Prof.G.Rajagopal(Formerly of EFL-U,Hyderabad) on Saturday 22nd October 2022 from 5-45 pm to 7-15 pm). Attended a webinar on the topic "Issues in Popular Culture Studies" by Dr.Saugata Bhaduri (Professor,Centre for English Studies,Jawaharlal Nehru University,New Delhi) organised as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series by the Postgraduate Department of English Bharata Mata College,Thrikkakara on Wednesday 19th October 2022 at 7 pm.

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