Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Students Urged to Read Widely and Pursue Extensive Research
Students at Andhra Loyola College attended a special English Department meeting.
Dr K Narasimha Rao told them to read many kinds of books.
He also asked them to think carefully and do more research.
The college principal encouraged students to take part in different activities.
The English Department launched a new journal.
Students can use the journal to share academic, literary and creative work.
Annie reviewed R. K. Narayan’s book The Guide.
About 265 students attended the programme, and English Language Club leaders were recognised.
Dr K Narasimha Rao urged students to read widely, think critically and engage in extensive research.
He delivered the advice at the English Department Colloquium at Andhra Loyola College in Vijayawada.
Principal Fr Dr S Melchior encouraged students to join academic and extracurricular activities.
The department inaugurated a journal for students’ academic, literary and creative contributions.
About 265 students participated, while English Language Club office-bearers were felicitated and badged.
- Who
- Dr K Narasimha Rao, college faculty and about 265 students, including Literature students.
- What
- An English Department Colloquium featured advice on research, the inauguration of a departmental journal, a book review and recognition of English Language Club members.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- Bishop Mummadi Hall at Andhra Loyola College in Vijayawada.
- Why
- To strengthen students’ academic and intellectual abilities and encourage their academic, literary and creative participation.
- Chief guest
- Dr K Narasimha Rao, Associate Professor in the Department of English at Acharya Nagarjuna University
- Host institution
- Department of English, Andhra Loyola College
- Event
- English Department Colloquium
- Journal
- A departmental journal was inaugurated as a platform for students’ academic, literary and creative contributions.
- Book review
- Annie, a second-year Literature student, reviewed R. K. Narayan’s The Guide.
- Attendance
- Around 265 students from various streams participated.
- Club recognition
- Delicia, Baagesh, Annie and Kotaiah were felicitated and badged for their English Language Club roles.