Interview with Dr. Thiruvenkataswami

 Dr. S. Thiruvenkataswami, the Head of the English Department, SSNCE, opens up, in an exclusive interview with your CDB.

What is it about INSTINCTS that interests you?

It is run completely and exclusively by the students. The freedom given to them in organizing and managing the events is most welcome. This cultural fest gives an insight into the world of festivals and carnivals, about how to orchestrate them. It helps in enhancing their managerial skills, especially in those of finance, personnel, events, etc. It makes it necessary for the organizers to update themselves with the advances in technology, and as well acquaint themselves with current affairs and the interests of the society. It equips them to face the challenges which they may encounter later in their lives. It effectively brings about overall development in their personality.

How is ELC shaping up? What do you expect from them?

They have been very active this year. They have been second to none in organizing and hosting events. I feel that proficiency in any language is enhanced only by individual efforts. I believe language and personality are interlinked. The members of the have hence tirelessly put in their best efforts, working intensely and inconspicuously, with a love for literature and a thirst for creativity.

Which event are you looking forward to?

As a faculty, I have no preference of one event over the other. But, as an English teacher, I am looking forward to the ELC events. I am especially excited about LOP (Lights Out Please), an offshoot of ELC. It takes conviction and skill to master the art of theatre. It will be well served only if it can bring in new talent and encourage even the laymen to act. It takes immense courage to become a theatre artist and more often than not, such people succeed in life as well.

On cartoons and your favourite character…

I generally admire all the cartoons. I especially love the ones that have been developed for instincts.

I wish the Instincts team all the very best.