Two days National Seminar on ‘Narrativising Cultures of North East India : Indigenous to Contemporary’ was jointly organised by Govt. T. Romana College and Mizoram English Literary Society (MIELS), Aizawl during September 3-4, 2013 at Aizawl. The Seminar was sponsored by UGC, New Delhi. The Inaugural function held at I&PR Auditorium, Aizawl was graced by Chief Guest Mr PC Zoram Sangliana, Minister, Art & Culture Department. Prof Margaret Ch.Zama, Department of English, Mizoram University delivered key-note address in the inaugural session.  During the two days session, the following papers were presented –
1.    Sebastian Zumvu, Nagaland – ‘Son of the soil : A narrative of the North-East Experience’
2.    Linda Chhakchhuak, Editor, Grassroot Options – ‘Learning to Read Behind the News’
3.    Vanlal Ruatkima, FITH, Mumbai – ‘Narrativising North East in the Cyber Sphere’
4.    Prof Umesh Deka, Director, Centre for North East Studies, Gauhati University, Assam – ‘The Cultural Identity  of the Tribes of Assam’
5.    Prof R. Thangvunga, HOD, Department of Mizo, Mizoram University – ‘Magic and Witchcraft in Mizo Folklore’
6.    Dr C. Lalawmpuia Vanchiau, Department of Mizo, Mizoram University – ‘Does Mizo modern novel exist? On Reviewing reviews’
7.    Dr Kishore Bhattacharjee, Folklore Research Department, Gauhati University – ‘Narrativising Identity : The case of Amti Karbis of Assam’
8.    Vanlalchami, Department of English, Govt. T. Romana College – ‘The tradition of Weaving and courting : women’s cultural space ?’
9.    Isaac Malsawmtluanga, Research Scholar, JNU, New Delhi – ‘A Visual study of Mizo Megalithic tradition’
10.    Jenny Laldinthari, Research Scholar, Department of English, MZU & Dr KC Lalthlamuani, Department of English, MZU –‘Understanding culture through folklore : selected Mizo folktales’
11.    Lalthansangi, Research Scholar, JNU, New Delhi & Pauline Lalthlamuani – ‘Silenced voices : expressions of Trauma in Assamese poetry’
12.    Ardella Challam, Department of English, St.Edmunds College, Shillong – ‘Remnants of the past : A brief study of Khasi Traditions and modernism’
13.    Sanjeev Kumar, Department of History, Kamalanagar College, Chawngte – ‘Folk songs of Chakma’
Valedictory session of the Seminar was graced by Mr Ngurbiaka, Director, Art & Culture Department, Govt. of Mizoram.

The College Internal Quality Assurance Cell(IQAC) and MCTA Branch jointly organized recently College Level Seminar as the followings :
1.    Seminar on ‘Social change in Mizo Society’ conducted by Department of Sociology on August 2, 2013 at the College. The paper presented in the seminar are :
i)    ‘Modernisation of Mizo society - a Sociological Approach’ -  Mrs Laltanpuii Rokhum, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Govt. T. Romana College, Aizawl
ii)    ‘Institution of marriage and divorce - its changing system in Mizo society’ - Mrs Lalngaihawmi Khiangte, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Govt. T. Romana College, Aizawl

2.    Seminar on ‘Mizo tawng bihchianna' conducted by Department of Mizo on August 27, 2013 at the College. The following faculties presented paper in the seminar :
iii)    ‘Mizo tawng tobul-  Mr A. Lalramnghaka, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College, Aizawl
iv)    ‘Mizo thu leh hla a tawng bihchianna’ - Mr Lalnunzira, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College, Aizawl.

UGC – Sponsored  National Seminar on

Narrativizing Cultures of the North East : Indigenous to Contemporary

September 3 & 4, 2013 at I&PR Auditorium, Aizawl

Jointly organised by:

Department of English, Govt.T.Romana College
&
Mizoram English Literary Society (MIELS)

Concept Note:
To understand the unique position of the North East India is to understand its rich culture. Despite the apparent homogeneous existence as a singular entity, North East India is a cradle of multi-cultural negotiations expressed variedly in artistic forms including literature. The multitudinous essence of the North East provides an almost inexhaustible fodder for academic deliberation, much of which remains unexplored.  Rising from its history of colonialism and an urgent need to create its own space, indigenous voices from the region have been attempting unmitigated assertions of aspects of the North East from a multiplicity of perspectives. With a view to celebrating this oeuvre of literature, the seminar anticipates stimulating dialogues, debates, and illuminating insights arising out of these authentic voices that find their expressions in narratives of the North East.   
The following sub themes, apart from others,  may be relevant for writing of the seminar papers:
    1. Pre and Post colonial praxis
    2. Folk lore:  oral, written and performance traditions
    3. Gender Narratives
    4.Ethnic identity and   assimilation
    5.Faith and Beliefs
    6.Contemporary culture
    7.Representations in cyber sphere.

Note:
Representations of culture through art forms other than literature are also welcome. Keeping these considerations in mind, the seminar hopes to generate richer understanding of the various facets of the culture in the North East. The seminar is to be organized in collaboration with the Mizoram English Literary Society (MIELS).

Call for Papers: Full papers, typed in MS Word using Times New Roman font size 12 in accordance with MLA format may be submitted in e-form to the email addresses provided latest by August 31, 2013. The selected papers will be published in book form with ISBN number. Selection of papers for presentation and / or publication will be at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

Contact Persons:

Co-ordinator:
Jennifer Lalbiakdiki,
HOD, Dept.of English. 9436141043 (M)/0389-2322342 (O), email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Asst. Co-ordinators:
Catherine Lalhruaitluangi, 9436141852 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vanlalchami, 9436354857 (M) email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Members:
Lalrinmawii Tochhawng    9436142118
Dorothy Zonunsangi        9436151724
Mark V. Vanlalrema         9862327204
John C. Lallawmawma     9436144913

 Observation of Green Mizoram Day, 2013:
The College NSS Unit successfully observed ‘Green Mizoram Day’ on June 11, 2013 at the NSS Plantation Site, Sihhmui. The volunteers planted about 50 plants and renovated fencing of the existing plants. About 23 Volunteers and 4 Programme Officers attended the programme.

Mega Camp, 2013:
Three Volunteers from College NSS Unit along with 9 volunteers from different Unit left Aizawl on June 23, 2013 for NSS Mega Camp, 2013 to be held at Bangalore during June 29- July 10, 2013. The names of the volunteers representing our College are –
i) Rebecca LBS Chhungi – Vth Semester
ii) Lalnunziri – Vth Semester
iii) Laldawngliana – Vth Semester

The Students' Union successfully organised Freshers' Social Programme on June 21, 2013 (Friday) at Vanapa Hall, Aizawl. Pu Lalrinmawia Ralte, MLA & Parliamentary Secretary, graced the function as chief guest and released the 14th Annual College Magazine 'RALTIANG' in the first session. The Programme was chaired by Mr Lalbiakmawia, Vice President, Students' Union and the General Secretary Mr K.Lalhmahruaia gave the annual report of the Union.  The Chief Guest, in his speech, encouraged the students to be dedicated in their studies and to read more books. He also advised them to refrain from spending too much time in IT related activities like sending sms and social networking sites. In another speech delivered by the College Principal, the students were inspired to strive for higher achievements so that they would survive in this highly competitive world.