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Experts highlighted the significant influence of Chavittu Natakam on Kerala’s theatrical heritage at the Karika Folk Lore Fest held at MG University’s School of Letters. While Sanskrit dramas often dominate discussions on the history of theatrical tradition, they emphasised that the contributions of Chavittu Natakam cannot be overlooked. Participants noted that a renewed vitality is […]

Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of Letters has launched “Karika,” a four-day folklore festival in association with Mumbai Keli, as part of V.C Harris Vaijnanika Sadas. The festival promises to be an extravaganza featuring international seminars, memorial lectures, face-to-face interactions with artists, exhibitions, art dinners, and film screenings. Sajaneev Ithithanam introduced the rhythms of Mayilpeelithookkam and […]

  The newly inaugurated FIFA-standard natural turf football court at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) will play a pivotal role in advancing the sports development of both the University and Kottayam district, said Dr. R. Bindu, Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice, during the inauguration ceremony. Mahatma Gandhi University, known for producing 11 Olympians and […]

Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of Letters presents “Karika,” a folk lore festival, in collaboration with Mumbai Keli, as part of VC Harris Vaijnanika Sadas, from October 22-25. This four-day extravaganza promises to be a treasure trove of intellectual and artistic delights, featuring international seminars, memorial lectures, face-to-face interactions with artists, exhibitions, art dinners, and film […]

Mahatma Gandhi University, renowned for nurturing many stars in the sports arena, including 11 Olympians, now boasts a FIFA-standard football court. Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar announced that Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice Dr. R. Bindu will inaugurate the new natural turf floodlit football court at the MGU stadium on October 22, as […]

Selected Kudumbashree members from various districts of Kerala spent a day exploring the applications of drone technology in their livelihoods. Although some participants already possessed basic knowledge about drones used in agriculture, the one-day workshop held at Mahatma Gandhi University significantly boosted their confidence.The workshop took place at the School of Environmental Sciences (SES) on […]

The Kudumbashree Mission, in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University’s School of Environmental Sciences, will train its members to leverage drone technology in agriculture. Earlier, a drone training programme was organised for select Kudumbashree members across all districts in the state under the central government’s Drone Didi programme. This new initiative aims to enhance knowledge and […]

The International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN) at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and Satbayev University, Kazakhstan, are jointly organising a 3-day international conference on Polymers, Composites, Nanocomposites, and Biocomposites (ICPCNB 2024). Scheduled for November 8-10, 2024, the conference is expected to welcome over 200 delegates from around the globe. Participants will […]

The Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC) of Mahatma Gandhi University, in collaboration with Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), is organising a 3-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme from 15th to 17th October 2024 at the University Campus in Kottayam. The programme is open to anyone interested in entrepreneurship, including UG, PG students, research scholars, and faculties, at […]

Mahatma Gandhi University has marked a significant stride in the London-based Times Higher Education’s latest World University Rankings. The University has advanced to the 401-500 rank band in the 2025 rankings, up from the 501-600 category in 2024.Apart from MGU, there are only three other universities from India in the 401-500 rank category: Anna University […]