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A Meaningful Honour

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  It was a privilege and a deeply cherished moment to be honoured by Mullurkara Grama Panchayat in recognition of my doctoral achievement from the University of Calicut . I had the honour of receiving the memento from the respected Panchayat President, Shri N. S. Varghese . I extend my sincere gratitude to the Panchayat for this thoughtful gesture of appreciation and encouragement.

A Formal Recognition of the Doctoral Achievement

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 Following the successful completion of my Ph.D. and the award announced earlier, I received the official Ph.D. certificate from the University of Calicut on 30 September 2026 . The achievement has also been featured in the Mathrubhumi Daily dated 02 October 2026 , making this milestone even more special. Grateful for the journey, the guidance, and everyone who stood by me.

Beyond the Field: A Motivation Session for Young Athletes

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GHSS Chalissery | Sub-District Sports Meet On the eve of the Sub-District Sports Meet , I had the privilege of engaging with the young athletes of Government Higher Secondary School, Chalissery , representing the school in various sporting events from Classes V to XII . The motivation session centred on the mental dimensions of sporting excellence— managing pre-competition anxiety, strengthening self-belief, sustaining focus, fostering team spirit, and striving consistently towards one’s personal best . The interaction also sought to reinforce the idea that true sporting achievement extends beyond medals and victories; it is equally reflected in discipline, perseverance, confidence and the courage to give one’s very best. Meeting these young and enthusiastic athletes was both inspiring and rewarding. As they prepared to step onto the field representing their school, I wished each of them the confidence to compete with determination, the composure to face every challenge, and the spirit...

Vijayathiram – From Fear to Confidence, Stress to Success

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19 September 2026 | NSS HSS Mullurkkara Some professional engagements remain memorable not merely because of the occasion itself, but because of the meaningful connections they create. One such cherished experience was my opportunity to be part of ‘Vijayathiram – A Motivation Class’ , organised by National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit No. 652, NSS HSS Mullurkkara , on 19 September 2026 at 10.00 a.m. at the School Auditorium. I was honoured to be invited as the Resource Person for the session, titled “From Fear to Confidence, Stress to Success.” The session was envisioned as an engaging and purposeful interaction with the NSS volunteers, focusing on the challenges associated with examination stress, the cultivation of self-confidence, and the development of a positive and resilient approach to learning and achievement. Through conversations, reflections and shared experiences, the session sought to inspire the students to look beyond fear and anxiety, recognise their own potential, and ...

A Milestone of a Dream: My Ph.D. Open Defence and Public Viva-Voce

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30 July 2026 | NSS Training College, Ottapalam Some moments in life are not merely dates on a calendar; they are milestones that mark years of dreams, dedication, perseverance and learning. 30 July 2026 became one such unforgettable day in my academic journey, as I presented my Ph.D. research thesis at the Ph.D. Open Defence and Public Viva-Voce Examination held at the NSS Training College, Ottapalam . The Open Defence was conducted at the General Hall, NSS Training College, Ottapalam ,  Research Centre in Education , an institution accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC . The research work I presented was titled: “Effectiveness of Social and Emotional Learning Based Instructional Module on Second Language Achievement and Socio-Emotional Competence among Secondary School Students of Kerala.” The presentation and public viva-voce marked the culmination of years of  research, fieldwork, analysis, writing, revisions and countless moments of learning. Standing before the academic comm...

A Dream Realised: Beginning My Journey in Government Service

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2 July 2026— the day a long-awaited dream became a beautiful reality.  I joined as a High School Assistant (HSA) in English at Government Higher Secondary School, Chalissery . Becoming a government employee and entering public service had been one of my cherished dreams—a dream I had nurtured with hope, perseverance and unwavering determination. The moment I stepped into government service was filled with immense gratitude and happiness, knowing that years of aspiration had finally culminated in a reality. More than a professional achievement, this moment holds a deeply personal significance for me: the joy of fulfilling a long-cherished dream and, above all, the privilege of making my parents proud.😊🙏🏻

CASEL 's Module on SEL

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 Completed a one hour module on Social and Emotional Learning by CASEL on 2Aug 2025.