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REGISTRATION DR. ARCHNA PRASAD

Principal
1) UG & PG Students - Rs. 150/- M.O.P. VAISHNAV COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
2) Research Scholars, Faculty Convener (AUTONOMOUS)
(AFFILIATED TO UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS & RE-ACCREDITED "A++" GRADE BY NAAC)
members - Rs. 250/- DR. SUMANGALA DEVI K.C
Vice Principal CHENNAI, INDIA- 600 034

The registration fee is inclusive of lunch, Organising Secretary: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
conference kits, e-certificates and refreshments. DR. SUDHA KRISHNAKUMAR,
Head- B.A. Sociology B.A. SOCIOLOGY
To Register, click the following link: Faculty Committee: PEOPLE’S CLUB 2023 - 24
Ms Rajalakshmy P.S
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Ms Shankari RS Presents
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Student Committee

Adithi S Ramyashri M
Akshaya R Sandhiya K
Krithika Sridhar Shresta Bhatt A
Malavika N S Srimathi S
Manasha D Shruthi GS
M S Mithra Varshinii RV
Ramyasre N Vigneshwari K

Deadline for Registration :

Saturday, March 9th, 2024 CONTACT

Dr. Sudha Krishnakumar,

Head- B.A. Sociology:
Payment Details: 9884901185
Name of the Beneficiary : MOP VAISHNAV COLLEGE FOR

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Destination Branch : Purasawalkam, Chennai-600112
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Venue: Auditorium (2nd floor)
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 AGENDA
INTRODUCTION THE COLLEGE
INAUGURATION
M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous) is
committed to the goals of attracting & supporting top-
9:00 am Inaugural Address by:
Geopolitics, a term of enduring significance, MR. S. KOVENTHAN, IFS
calibre women students in the areas of higher education.
is gaining attention, compelling nations to Since its inception in 1992, the college has recorded Regional Passport Officer, Chennai
scrutinize its complexities. Today, India's phenomenal & continual growth. The college has been re-
strategic location at the intersection of South accredited by NAAC with an “A++” Grade in it’s 4th SESSION 1:
cycle. The college has distinction of being the youngest 9:30 am DR. RAMU MANIVANAN
Asia, Central Asia, and the Indian Ocean colleges in the country to have been granted autonomy by Professor, Visiting & Community Scholar,
grants it regional influence and access to the University Grants Commission. M.O.P. strives hard for Korbel Centre for International Studies,
crucial sea routes. Its growing geopolitical achieving its vision to evolve into a university of University of Denver, Colorado, USA
international repute.
significance affects both regional dynamics
and the broader international community. SESSION 2:
10.30 am
Amidst numerous political shifts, thorough THE DEPARTMENT DR STANLY JOHNY
Foreign Editor, The Hindu
exploration is essential to grasp diverse
The Undergraduate Program in Sociology established in
perspectives and associated issues. the year 1996 follows a multidisciplinary approach in its 11.30 am: High Tea
curriculum and it attracts Civil Services aspirants. The
program aims to provide an understanding of social
institutions and social issues within diverse societies in a
SESSION 3:
OBJECTIVES global context, and to apply sociological perspectives to 12.00 pm
DR. JOSEPHINE VARGHESE
these areas. It prepares students for a wide range of Lecturer, Department of Sociology,
careers such as, Social Advocacy, Research, Teaching, Anthropology and Human Services,
To explore current geopolitical trends University of Canterbury
NGO Management, Policy-making both in public and
and their implications for global
private sectors. The program is concerned with social
stability 1:00 pm- Lunch
transformation and developing an insight into the major
To understand the impact of historical challenges in contemporary society.
legacies on current geopolitical 02:00 PM- PANEL DISCUSSION
dynamics VICHINTYA From Panchsheel to G20 Presidency- An Analyisis
of India's Geopolitics Journey
To explore the implications of Vichintya, (Literally, “to be pondered over”)-
The Geopolitical Discussion is a discourse on India’s MR.HARIHARAN SA- MODERATOR
demographic trends and population Senior Associate Editor,Thanthi TV
geopolitical evolution. This nuanced exploration draws
shifts. diverse reflections from experts in geopolitics. Mr. Sriram Seshadri
Dr.Srinivasan Ramani
Examining historical, strategic, and cultural dimensions, Political & Economic
Deputy National Editor,
Analyst
Vichintya provides a sophisticated understanding of The Hindu
India's geopolitical evolution. This discourse will present Dr. Sonika Gupta
Dr.Radhakrishnan RK
professional and insightful analysis of India's positioning Associate Professor,
Senior Associate Editor ,
in the ever-evolving international context. Frontline
Chinese Studies and Global
Politics, IIT Madras