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Permalink Reply by Dr.M.VEERACHAMY on December 2, 2014 at 22:08

Nice suggestion 

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Permalink Reply by Subhash Khode on December 3, 2014 at 18:43

Dear sir,

This is very good suggestion given by you to motivate new students as well as for librarians. In many countries and international conferences papers are presented in many languages but in india papers are

allowed in English. In our country thought is not very important than good english and good presentation.

In my opinion, new thoughts and innovation is important than language or good presentation skills. Candidates should allowed to write papers and presentation in HIndi and other local languages in their states. I noticed that few experienced persons asked unnecessary questions after presentation. 

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Permalink Reply by pramod arote on December 3, 2014 at 20:08

Subhash Sir,

you are exactly right. new student are not participating because of the fear of English & hesitation of presenting paper.Institutions who are organizing conferences, they should give freedom to present papers in Hindi and other languages....This would be a nice initiative. 

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Permalink Reply by Siddhartha Shankar Ray on December 3, 2014 at 22:36

Dear Sri Selvam M.

Thanks for your post where you have raised a very sensible question.

At the very onset, I should make it clear that I have taken two liberties: the first is to divide your query in two parts as I felt it necessary to explain it, a sort of prologue is required and the second, I have not etymologically or technically differentiated a Seminar from a Conference !

 Coming to the second part, I can say from my own personal perception (I might be wrong, however) certain Seminars/Conferences are organised on a routine basis. (like annual conference of Associations etc). Of course the themes always become contemporary. Other type of Seminars/Conferences are those where the institutions (or even influential individual/s of an institute) organize such Seminars for various reasons. However, there is no denying that both of them are seemingly helpful for the profession as well as for the professionals.

Now, coming to the first part, regarding your suggestion, I whole heartedly support your views. From my own experience, I have witnessed that official protocols are often great hindrance.

When I was young and naturally as a young person, my pay scale/post too, was not high at that time. The TA & DA we used to get, were not enough to afford comfortable accommodation and safe & decent food even. We, the then young people often grumbled among ourselves (& envied) as we used to see that cars are awaiting for "seniors" and they were treated lavishly by the organizers!! I still believe at my ripe age (when, I often been treated as a senior, presumably because my age and post!!) that such facilities should first be extended to young people. I will be grateful if some organizer read my post and accept my views seriously.

Regarding the helps you have sought from the experienced authors, I feel that it should be their moral duty to help the young generation. But unfortunately, we often see the "Bosses" and not "Mentors" Personally speaking, I had been extremely lucky to have a "mentor" as a Friend Philosopher & Guide who introduced me to several stalwarts on my very first exposure to an ICMR training programme in New Delhi more than 30 years ago!!

From the organizers' part, they should stick to the quality of papers and at the same time those young fellows who cross the hurdles, should be provided with exemption of Registration fees and should be provided free hospitality throughout the seminar including free or highly subsidized rated offer of  the full proceedings. Besides, organizers should make arrangement with senior or experienced authors so that a small corner can be created like " Meet the Expert" so that the young authors could understand how to present papers. Because writing an article and presenting it before audience are two different things; especially, for the second, there are possibilities of question and answer sessions. the seasoned authors/presenters know very well where in the presentations questions are likely to be raised and how the clarifications should be made by the presenters.

Altogether, I am once again thankful to you for raising the questions; however, I somewhat differ from the statements of Mr. Subhash Khode & Sri Pramod Arote's views about presentations in English. It is a bare fact that English is an universal language and in India, with so many regional language, what will happen to other Indian participants if some person present paper in Tamil or Manipuri or even Gujarati or Bengali? In International Conferences abroad, there are provisions for instant translations in multiple languages of the presentations.

Sincerely,

Siddhartha S. Ray, Calcutta     

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Permalink Reply by Siddu on December 3, 2014 at 23:15

A befitting reply sir.

And as far as presentation of paper in local or regional language is concerned, personally, I am of the opinion that it should never be encouraged.
If one wants ones views to reach global audience, one should strive and learn global language.

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Permalink Reply by Selvam M on December 10, 2014 at 18:09

Respected Sir, Thanks for your sharin

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Permalink Reply by Nabakumal Bhoi on December 3, 2014 at 22:39

Nice views

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Permalink Reply by Prakash Sinha on December 3, 2014 at 23:27

Dear Sir

I agree with your views, also should change to nomination processes for award. It should not not be depend on long time working and it should transparency.

Thanks & regards

Prkash Sinha

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