Triveni Journal
1927 | 11,233,916 words
Triveni is a journal dedicated to ancient Indian culture, history, philosophy, art, spirituality, music and all sorts of literature. Triveni was founded at Madras in 1927 and since that time various authors have donated their creativity in the form of articles, covering many aspects of public life....
A REPORT:
SEMINAR ON INDIAN ENGLISH POETRY
ITS TRENDS AND PROBLEMS
The Tamil Nadu Centre of the Foundation organized a one day seminar on “Indian English Poetry - its trends and problems” at World University Service Centre, Chennai on 27th of August 2000. The main focus of the seminar was on the various aspects or trends that are prevalent now in Indian English Poetry, and also the problems faced by it in the modern socio-cultural set-up.
The Seminar had 38 Participants from Baroda, Balasore, Tirupathi etc. and also from academic institutions in and around Chennai. The Seminar was formally inaugurated by Dr. K. Chellapan, Director. State Institute of English, Tamil Nadu. In his opening remarks Dr. Chellapan appreciated the efforts of Poets Foundation in organising such a seminar and bringing all poets/reviewers to come together to interact and share their experiences. In a brief but inspiring speech of about 35 minutes, he presented before the audience the birth and growth of Indian English Poetry and also its role and position in the current world scenario.
Followed by this 9 papers were presented and they covered different aspects of Indian English Poetry like publishing poetry in India, the future of Indian English poetry in IT world, Poetry, Technology and Creativity - the Indian Context etc. Poetry reading sessions gave opportunity to many established / upcoming talents to present their creative works before an august audience.
In the evening a cultural programme was organised in which a one act play, a Musical programme, dance etc. were presented by the members and also by students from schools and colleges. The Seminar concluded with concluding remarks by Dr. Ramani of Guru Nanak College, Velachery and vote of thanks by Mr. Yogesh G. Nair, Tamil Nadu’s Representative of Poets Foundation.
In short, the Seminar was an occasion where the participants could come together, interact, share their ideas, experiences etc. and also be together for a day to renew their relationships and try of ways and means to let the beginning be more effective and fruitful in the days to come.