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Josephian Scores 2nd Place in Research Competition

1 April 2023

Sumugan Kapilan took second place for his research on the Tamil epic Silapadikaram. Read how it led to a panel discussion.

The Annamalai University Alumni Association conducted a research competition for secondary and JC students where participants are required to submit a research paper encapsulating an analysis of the well-known Tamil epic ‘சிலப்பதிகாரம்' (silapadikaram). Sumugan Kapilan (ML514) whose proficiency in the language and his writing ability equipped him to present a well-detailed essay to win the 2nd place. Deepak (ML403) won a Consolation prize in the secondary category while Rahul (ML512) and Kirithick Kirsh Satheesh (LE202) received certificates of participation.

Group of people on stage at Tamil Mozhi Vizha 2023 event, with a woman in saree receiving a trophy.

Sumugan's competency in critical thinking as depicted in his writing also gave him the opportunity to join several famous Tamil experts and other students in a panel discussion on how to grow Tamil among the new generations. During the panel discussion, he presented novel and thoughtful ideas that were well-received by the Tamil enthusiasts in the audience and he was recognized multiple times by the key speakers for his confident and intellectual thoughts during the panel discussion.

Nine people sit in a semicircle on a stage with a Tamil-language presentation slide projected behind them.

Winners at other Indian Language Competitions:

A boy in a white shirt and striped tie holds a small trophy while shaking hands with a man on stage.

Ashton Lee (ML302) who took part in the Thirukkural Recitation Competition for non-Tamil speaking students and recited 3 Tamil couplets in Tamil, attained the 3rd prize and was highly commended.

Table listing 27 students with their class, competition name, organiser, and achievement such as 1st or 2nd place.