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Udupi : Milagres College Kallianpur Faculty of Languages in association with Mangalore University English, Kannada and Hindi Teachers’ Association and Rotary Club Kallianpur organized a one day Multi Lingual National Seminar on Gender Sensibilities in Modern Literature on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Milagres College Silver Jubilee Hall.

Dr. Vincent Alva was presided over the inaugural programme. Brian D’Souza, President of Rotary Kallianpur was inaugurated the programme. Rev Fr. Dr. Lawrence C. D’Souza Correspondent of Milagres Educational Institutions and Secretary of Catholic Education Society of Udupi Diocese, Dr. Shivaram, Prof Krishnamurthy and Dr. Shivaram Shetty were the chief guests.

Modern literature occupies vital space in literature. It throws light on political, social and cultural challenges. Literature allows people to record their thoughts, ideas and experience in the form of novels, plays, poems, short stories, etc. Literacy works reflect the day today happening in and around our society. In this progressive society not only women but also men face hardships, struggles and become the victims of the society. Moreover the progress in science and technology leads us to change our life style.

The national seminar on ‘Gender Sensibilities in Modern Literature’ mainly focuses on recording the status of men and women in the society, their way of living, achievements and challenges which lies ahead of them.

Brian D’Souza spoke his inaugural address. Prof B. Shivarama Shetty SVP Kannada Study Centre, Mangalore University spoke his keynote address. Rev Fr. Dr. Lawrence D’Souza and other guests spoke during the occasion. Dr. Vincent Alva welcomed the gatherings.

Mrs. Sophia Dias HOD in Hindi, Mrs Harinakshi MD, HOD in Kannada were present on the dais. Retd Prof. Cyril Mathias, Prof Hegde, the faculty of Languages of Milagres College were present.