Research

Ph. D scholars registered under guidance in Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli

1. Mr. S. Payan - Awarded in May, 2014

2. Mr. P. Ramesh - Awarded in September, 2014

3. Mrs. M. Anusha Angel - Awarded in May, 2015

4. Mrs. T. Kalaiselvi - Awarded in June, 2018

5. Mrs. D. Vinobha Gladis - Awarded in February, 2019

6. Mr. P. Justin Jeya Singh - Awarded in March, 2019

7. Mrs. Y. Mallika - Awarded in November, 2019

8. Mrs. J. Remila - Ongoing

9. Mr. S. Lawrence Jeyaraj - Ongoing

10. Mrs. K. Malathi - Ongoing

11. Sr. M. Gladis Prabha - Ongoing

List of Ph. D Candidates – Other Universities 

1 Rev. P. H. S. Nanda Kumar - Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya A Historical Analysis of the Leadership Development in the India Evangelical Lutheran Church with special reference to Nagercoil  District Synod:  1958 to 2020

• UGC sponsored Minor Project  on Historical study of the Socio – economic condition of the salt Pan workers of Thoothukudi District  1947-2007 

• Editor of National level journal Crossian Resonance with an ISSN of 0976 – 5417

• Referee of National level journal Research Journal of Indian Studies with an ISSN of 2349-8056

•  Referee of National level journal Journal of Indian Survey with an ISBN of 978-93-84737- 00-9

1. G. Pushparaj & Regi, S., Varalattrup Parvaiyil Maraichatchi Devasahayam (Tamil), Raj Pathippagam, January, 2008, ISBN 978-81-907836-0-6.

2. G. Pushparaj & Regi, S., Paduvaip Punitharin Pathaiyil Noorttrandu Kanda Kurusady (Tamil), Raj Pathippagam, June, 2013, ISBN 978-81-907836-6-8.

3. Regi, S., Hospitality Management (Tamil), J. E.  Publications, June, 2022,  ISBN 978-81-958537-3-1.

1. G. Pushparaj & Regi, S., Villu Pattu - A Traditional Folk Art of South Tamil Nadu in the edited book entitled Indian Survey edited by Dr. A. Jesintha Vilveena and Dr. M. Anusha Angel, pp. 91-97, November 2021, ISBN 978-93-84737-32-0

1. Widow Remarriage Movement in Tamil Nadu in The Review Master, Vol. IV- V, January 2006.

2. The Upper – Cloth Revolt in South Travancore, The Review Master, Vol. VI – VII, pp. 41-47, January 2007 

3. Devadasi System in South Travancore, The Review Master, Vol. VIII – IX, pp. 45 - 56, January 2008.

4. A Historical Study of the Forts in Kanyakumari District, Crossian Resonance, Vol.2, No. 2, pp. 49-54, December 2011, ISSN 0976 – 5417.

5. Memorials in Kanyakumari District, Crossian Resonance, Vol.4, No. 1, pp. 29-33, June 2013, ISSN 0976 – 5417.

6. Agricultural Development in India, Crossian Resonance, Vol.4, No. 2, pp. 49-56, December 2013, ISSN 0976 – 5417. 

7. Historical aspects of Salt in India with special reference to Madras Presidency, Research Journal of Indian Studies, Vol.1, pp. 131-145, July 2014, ISSN 2349-8056.

8. Origin of Panchayat Raj in India with special reference to Tamil Nadu, Crossian Resonance, Vol.5, No. 2, pp. 49-56, December 2014, ISSN 0976 – 5417.

9. Raja Kesava Das and Mysorean Invasion, Crossian Resonance, Vol.6, No. 2, pp. 21-26, December 2015, ISSN 0976 – 5417

10. Contributions of the Jesuits for the Promotion of Education in Tamil Nadu, Research Journal of Indian Studies, Vol.3, pp. 139-149, July 2016, ISSN 2349-8056.

11. History of the Origin of Panchayat Union in Kanyakumari District, Research Journal of Indian Studies, Vol.5, pp. 102- 114, July 2018, ISSN 2349-8056.

12. A Historical Enquiry into the Tragic End of Raja Kesava Das, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Vol.5, Issue 12, December 2018, ISSN 2349-5162.

13. Development of Road Transport in Kanyakumari District, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Vol.5, Issue 12, December 2018, ISSN 2349-5162.

14. Contributions of Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol.6, Issue 2, June 2019, ISSN 2349-5138.

15. Murder of Raja Kesava Das and the Trail of Samprati, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol.6, Issue 2, June 2019, ISSN 2349-5138.

16.  Arul Vallarasi. S and Dr. Regi, S., Tracking the Chronology of Epidemics and Pandemics, Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol. 21, No. 3, July 2020, ISSN 2320-3358 (e), Impact Factor H index 18, R. G. Journal Impact 0.21.

17.  Arul Vallarasi. S and Dr. Regi, S., Social Distancing with Social Media during Covid-19, Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, Vol-10, Issue-07, No. 25, July 2020, ISSN  2347-7180, Impact Factor 7.12.

18.  Arul Vallarasi. S and Dr. Regi, S., Effective Virtual Platforms for Online Meeting, High Technology Letters, Vol- 26, Issue-07, pages 1034-1041, July 2020, ISSN  1006-6748, Impact Factor 2.7.

19. G. Pushparaj & Regi, S., Contributions of Vivekananda Ashramam in Vellimalai – A Study, Crossian Resonance, Vol. 12, No. 1,  pp.4-7,  June 2021, ISSN 0976 – 5417.

20. G. Pushparaj & Regi, S., Social Legislations of Gowri Lakshmi Bai, Modern Tamizh Research, Vol. 9 No. 4, pp. 276-281, December, 2021, ISSN 2321-984N

21. Arul Vallarasi. S and Regi, S., Introduction to Cultural Computing, International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9 No. 3, pp. 69-74, March, 2022, ISSN 2393-8021

22. R. Ravisha and S. Regi, Social Status of Women in Historical Perspective- A Comparative Study,(Tl.), International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol.9, Issue 4, December 2022, pp. 756-762, ISSN 2349-5138, Impact Factor 5.75.

23. S. Sivajothi and S. Regi, Cholas And Their Art Forms,(Tl.), International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol.9, Issue 4, December 2022, pp. 748-755, ISSN 2349-5138, Impact Factor 5.75. 

24. M. Gladis Prabha & Regi, S., Anaikkarai Mercy Home - A Retrospective Study,(Tl.), Crossian Resonance, Vol. 13, No. 2,  pp.4-7,  December 2022, ISSN 0976 – 5417.

25. Arul Vallarasi. S., Dr. Josephine, S., Dr. G. Pushparaj and Regi, S.,  Challenges of Students in Online Classes, Gradiva Review Journal, Vol. 8 No. 12, pp. 1308 - 1312, December, 2022, ISSN 0363-8057

26. M. Gladis Prabha & Regi, S., A Study on the Living Conditions of the Housemates of the Orphanage Run by Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Kanyakumari District, BioGecko,  Vol. 12, Issue 02, pp. 3611 - 3613,  2023, ISSN 2230 – 5807

27. R. Ravisha and S. Regi, Tamil Community - the Pioneer, (Tl.), International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol. 11, Issue 1, January 2024, pp. 756-762, ISSN 2349-5138, Impact Factor 5.75 

1. Land Use Patterns in Kanyakumari in the Proceedings of the 41st  National Level Multidisciplinary Conference on Current Issues and Challenges in Academic Research held at Ramachandra Community College, Erachakulam , Kanyakumari District on 12th April 2019, Vol. I, Humanities, pp. 140 - 146.

2. Contributions of the Christians of Tamil Nadu towards Indian Independence (Vanavarayar Foundation Endowment Prize for Best Paper) in the Proceedings of the  26th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at G. T. N. Arts College (Autonomous), Dindigul on 11th to 13th October 2019, ISSN: 2319-3808, pp. 52 - 59.

3. Basic Principles of Jacksonian Democracy in the Proceedings of the National Conference on Scientific Approaches to Multidisciplinary Research organized by Crossian Research Forum, held at Holy Cross College, Nagercoil on 29th February 2020, ISBN No. 978-81-941608-4-7, pp. 128 - 129.

4. Social Emancipation in Travancore in the Proceedings of a International Multidisciplinary Conference (Online mode) organized by IART, Nagercoil  and Alkhraj College, Prince Sattambin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 24-04-2021, ISBN No.978-93-84737-20-7, Vol.1, Arts and Humanities,  pp. 47 -54

5. Historical Evolution of the Theory of Lemuria in the Proceedings of the 1st International Multidisciplinary Conference organized by Lemuria Research Forum, held at Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode on 13th October, 2021, ISBN No. 978-81-908060-9-1, pp.28 - 32.

6. Social Reforms of Gowri Parvathi Bai in the Proceedings of the 1st International Multidisciplinary Conference organized by Lemuria Research Forum, held at Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode on 13th October, 2021, ISBN No. 978-81-908060-9-1, pp.99-102.

7. Women and Panchayat Raj in Tamil Nadu, in the Proceedings of the 27th and 28th Conference of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at Kalaignar Karunanithi Government Arts College, Thiruvannamalai, on 22-04-2022 to 24-04-2022, l, ISSN: 2319-3808, pp. 262 - 264.

8. A Rational Investigation on the Socio-Educational Contributions of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus  in the Proceedings of the 27th and 28th Conference of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at Kalaignar Karunanithi Government Arts College, Thiruvannamalai, on 22-04-2022 to 24-04-2022, l, ISSN: 2319-3808, pp. 341 - 344.

9. Establishment of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Proceedings of the Second International Conference of Lemuria Research Forum, Kanyakumari on Revelations of Submerged Continent held at Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode on 22-08-2022, ISBN No. 978-81-908060-8-4, pp. 232 - 235.

10. A Brief Introduction to Women’s Participation in the Freedom Movement in Tamil Nadu in the Proceedings of the ICHR sponsored National Seminar on Unglorified Freedom Fighters of Kanyakumari District held at Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai on 16-09-2022, ISBN No. 978-93-5701-259-1, pp. 113 - 115.

11. Prominent Freedom Fighters of Kanyakumari District in the Proceedings of the ICHR sponsored National Seminar on Unglorified Freedom Fighters of Kanyakumari District held at Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai on 16-09-2022, ISBN No. 978-93-5701-259-1, pp. 129 - 133.

12. Role of Kanyakumari District in Indian Freedom Movement in the Proceedings of the 29th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi on 14th to 16th October 2022, ISSN: 2319-3803, pp. 123 – 127.

13. A Study on the Educational Services of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Tamil Nadu in the Proceedings of the 29th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi on 14th to 16th October 2022, ISSN: 2319-3803, pp. 250 – 254.

14. Travancore Queen’s Contributions to the development of Education in the Proceedings of the 29th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi on 14th to 16th October 2022, ISSN: 2319-3803, pp. 423 – 425.

15. Initial Homes of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and their Growth in the Proceedings of an International Seminar on Historical Studies and Research organized by the Department of History, Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode on 23rd March 2023, ISBN: 978-93-84737-41-2, Part – I, pp. 113-117

16. Raja Kesava Das and the Treaty of Perpetual Alliance in the Proceedings of an International Seminar on Historical Studies and Research organized by the Department of History, Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode on 23rd March 2023, ISBN: 978-93-84737-41-2, Part – II, pp. 28-32

17. Inscriptions of Holy Cross College, Nagercoil (Tl.),  in the Proceedings of a Two Days International Conference on Innovative Trends in Multidisciplinary Research jointly organized by Crossian Research Forum, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil and Research and Development Cell Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai on 7th & 8th July 2023, ISBN: 978-81-964277-0-2, pp. 347-349

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1. Formation and Functions of Women's Welfare Department in Tamilnadu  in the Proceedings of the 22nd  Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram in 2002, ISSN: 2229-3671, pp. 183-189 .

Stable URL: http://journal.southindianhistorycongress.org/journals/articles/2002/SIHC_2002_V22_051.pdf

2. Abolition of Devadasi System in South Travancore   in the Proceedings of the 29th  Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at Manonmaniam Sundaranar  University, Tirunelveli in 2009, ISSN: 2229-3671, pp. 227-231  .

Stable URL: http://journal.southindianhistorycongress.org/journals/articles/2009/SIHC_2009_V29_086.pdf 

3. The Catholics in Kerala : An Overview    in the Proceedings of the 41st  Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at G. T. N. Arts College (Autonomous), Dindigul in 2022, ISSN: 2229-3671, pp.  .

Stable Url: http://journal.southindianhistorycongress.org/show_articles.php?atl_id=MzA3 

1. 1. Presented a paper on Towards the Achievement of Political Rights for Women in Tamil Nadu in U. G. C. National Seminar on Human Rights and Indian Democracy held at the University of Madras, Chennai on 10th & 11th March 2000

   2. Presented a paper on Second General Election in Tamil Nadu in the XXI Session of the South Indian History Congress held at the Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 18th - 20th January 2001

   3. Presented a paper on Formation and Functions of Women’s Welfare Department in the XXII Session of the South Indian History Congress held at the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram on 25th - 27th February 2002

   4. Presented a paper on Women’s Liberation Movement in India with special reference to Tamil Nadu in the South Asia Chapter of the Association of Third World Studies held at Sir C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer Foundation, Chennai on 23rd and 24th March 2002

   5.  Presented a paper on Widow Remarriage Movement in a State Level Seminar on Social Reform Movements in Tamil Nadu in the 19th and 20th Centuries held at Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil on 24th January 2008

   6. Presented a paper on Education and Christian Missionaries in South Travancore in the I International Conference of the Scott Research Forum held at Scott Christian College (Autonomous), Nagercoil on 19th April 2008

   7. Presented a paper on Introduction of Christianity in South Travancore in the 7th All India Conference of the Bishop Caldwell Research Center held at Holy Trinity Church Complex, Idayankudi, Tirunelveli on 6th May 2008 and 7th May 2008

   8. Presented a paper on Abolition of Devadasi System in South Travancore in the 29th Session of South Indian History Congress held at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli on 30th January 2009 to 1st February 2009.

   9. Presented a paper on Tourism: A Promoter of Economic Development  in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Eco Tourism in Tamil Nadu held at Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil on 17th September 2012 and 18th September 2012

   10. Presented a paper on Formation of Tirunelveli Municipal Corporation  in a Multidisciplinary National Conference on Quality Research in Science and Humanities held at Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil on 09th January 2013

   11. Presented a paper on Condition of Salt Pan Workers with special reference to the Women Workers of Thoothukudi District in the 20th  Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi from 20th September 2013 to 22nd September 2013

   12. Presented a paper on Tamil Nadu State Archives – A Knowledge Mine of Historical Research in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Research Methodology and Thesis Writing held at Sadakathullah Appa College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli on 29th October 2013

   13. Presented a paper on Origin and Growth of Reservation Policy in India with special reference to Tamil Nadu in a ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Communal Reservation: Its Issues and Challenges  held at Department of History, Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 28th & 29th September 2015

   14. Presented a paper on Council Entry – A Tool of Women’s Political Rights in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Human Rights Education Curriculum held at V. T. Bhattathiripad College, Mannampatta, Palakkad, Kerala on 16th & 17th December 2015

   15. Presented a paper on  A Historical Study on the Liberation of Women in South Travancore in a Multidisciplinary International Seminar on Innovation in Research and Pedagogy held at Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil on 03rd March 2017

   16. Presented a paper on  Works of Christian Missionaries in Kanyakumari District in a Multidisciplinary International Seminar on Innovation in Research and Pedagogy held at Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil on 03rd March 2017

   17. Presented a paper on  Royal Proclamations and Abolition of Slavery in Travancore in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Social Justice held at Sadakathullah Appa College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai on 24th August 2017

   18. Presented a paper on A Critical Study on Self Help Groups (SHG) – A Strategy for Women Empowerment in India with special reference to Tamil Nadu in a National Seminar on Women’s Rights: Issues and Social Security Legislations held at VO Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi on 8th March 2018

   19. Presented a paper on A Historical Study on the Temples at Hanamkonda and Palampet – the Treasure Houses of Kakatiya Architecture in a UGC sponsored (under DSA/SAP Programme) National Seminar on Temple Cultures in Telangana – A Historical Perspective held at Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad on 16th & 17th March 2018

   20. Presented a paper on Pulappedi and Parappedi - A Practice of Vengeance against the Rigid Caste System of the 17th Century Travancore State in the Third International Conference of the Kanniyakumari Academy of Arts and Science held at Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam on 28th & 29th September 2018

   21. Presented a paper on A Historical Study on the Debates in the Madras Legislative Assembly on Voting Right of Women in 1921 in the 25th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at the Department of Indian History, University of Madras, Chennai on 6th & 7th October 2018

   22. Presented a paper on Muttom – An Emerging Tourist Destination in Kanyakumari District in the 36th Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at Department of History, Osmania University, Hyderabad on 15th to 17th February 2019

   23. Presented a paper on Land Use Patterns in Kanyakumari in the 41st  National Level Multidisciplinary Conference on Current Issues and Challenges in Academic Research held at Ramachandra Community College, Erachakulam , Kanyakumari District on 12th April 2019

   24. Presented a paper on Contributions of the Christians of Tamil Nadu towards Indian Independence in the 26th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at G. T. N. Arts College (Autonomous), Dindigul on 11th to 13th October 2019

   25. Presented a paper on Economic Stipulation of the Social Uprisings of Nadars in the 19th and 20th centuries in the 80th Annual Session of the Indian History Congress held at Kannur University, Kerala on 28th to 30th December 2019

   26. Presented a paper on Basic Principles of Jacksonian Democracy in the National Conference on Scientific Approaches to Multidisciplinary Research organized by Crossian Research Forum, held at Holy Cross College, Nagercoil on 29th February 2020

   27. Presented a paper on Historical Evolution of the Theory of Lemuria in the 1st International Multidisciplinary Conference organized by Lemuria Research Forum, held at Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode on 13th October, 2021

   28. Presented a paper on History of the Catholics in Kerala in the 41st Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at Department of History, G. T. N. Arts College (Autonomous), Dindigul on 26th to 28th August 2022.

   29. Presented a paper on Role of Kanyakumari District in Indian Freedom Movement in the 29th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi on 14th to 16th October 2022. 

   30. Presented a paper on Natural and Manmade Irrigational Systems in Kanyakumari District in the 81st Annual Session of the Indian History Congress held at Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Chennai on 27th to 29th December 2022

   31. Presented a paper on Names of Towns in Kanyakumari District as gleaned by the Inscriptions in the 30th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil on 22nd to 24th September 2023.

   32. Presented a paper on A Historical Study on Pollutions in the Waterbodies in Kanyakumari District in the 30th Annual Session of the Tamil Nadu History Congress held at Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil on 22nd to 24th September 2023.

   33. Presented a paper on Debates in the Madras Legislative Assembly on Voting Right of Women in 1921 in the 42nd Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at Department of History, University College, Thiruvananthapuram on 28th to 30th October 2023.

   34. Presented a paper on Emancipation of Women in South Travancore during the 20th Century in the 82nd Annual Session of the Indian History Congress held at Kakatiya University, Warangal on 27th to 29th December 2023.

   35.