Inputs of Prof.Darla Venkateswara Rao
(to 21.8.2026)
Member:
Editorial Board Member, Dravidi (Peer Reviewed Journal) Half-Yearly Research Journal in Telugu, Published by Department of Publications, Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh., India. ISSN: 2319-3905.
Editor, Prakashika Monthly, Published by www.prakasika.org , Gurajada Foundation, USA. ISSN: 2766-0168
Lectures, Presentations and Publications
On the occasion of the commencement of the Centenary Celebrations of Arudra, I delivered a lecture on “The Life and Literary Contribution of Arudra” at Sri Thyagaraya Gana Sabha, Hyderabad, on 31 August 2025. The programme was organized by Vamsi International Cultural Organization, Hyderabad.
I delivered a special lecture on “Western Influence on Telugu Literary Criticism”, based on the work of Prof. H. S. Brahmananda, on 14 September 2025. The lecture was organized online by the Abhyudaya Rachayitala Sangham (Arasam) as part of its 2017th Online Conference. The special lecture was presided over by Sri Rachapalem Chandrasekhar Reddy, State President, Andhra Pradesh.
My research paper titled “Technical Problems in Using the Telugu Language on the Internet: Experiences” was published in the proceedings of the One-Day International Conference on “Telugu Literature and Technology”, organized by CSTS Government Degree College, Jangareddygudem, on 19 September 2025. The research papers presented at the conference were published in Sahitya Tarangini, an A Peer-Reviewed Telugu Journal, in Vol. 2, Special Issue 1, September 2025, pp. 9–21, ISSN: 3048-5908, under the title Telugu Literature and Technology, edited by Dr. G. Venkatlal.
I contributed an article titled “The Literary Pedagogy of Professor G. V. S. and its Inspiration for Research Themes” to the special issue of Shabdha: A Space for Boundless Imagination, brought out in September 2025 by Dhruvam Foundation, Hyderabad, to commemorate the 90th Birth Anniversary of Acharya G. V. Subrahmanyam and to highlight his life and literary contributions. The article appeared on pp. 36–37. The special issue was edited by Dr. Guda Srinivasa Sastry and Dr. G. S. Lakshmi.
My research article titled “National Movement Literature – New Perspectives” was published in Dravidian: Half-Yearly Research Journal, Vol. 4, Issue 1, January–June 2025, pp. 1–12. The journal is published by Dravidian University, Kuppam, with ISSN: 2319-3905, under the editorship of Prof. D. V. Sravan Kumar, Chief Editor.
My research article titled “Pallipattunagaraju gari yalai pudsindi : Dalit Aesthetics” was published in Dravidian: Half-Yearly Research Journal, Vol. 4, Issue 1, January–June 2026, pp. 7–24. The journal is published by Dravidian University, Kuppam, with ISSN: 2319-3905, under the editorship of Prof. D. V. Sravan Kumar, Chief Editor.
Public Lectures / Presentations
I participated in the four-day literary gatherings held from 25 to 28 September 2025 at Sri Jeeyar Mutt, Bhadrachalam. As part of the programme, I delivered a public lecture on “The Life and Literature of Arudra” on 27 September 2025. The literary gatherings were organized by Bhavanapriya Sahiti Vedika, Khammam, India.
Lectures, Keynote Addresses and Academic Presentations
I delivered a Keynote Address at the National-Level Online Conference on “A Critical Study of the Literature of Telugu Jnanpith Awardees”, organized by the Department of Telugu, Government Degree College, Chebrolu, in collaboration with SGK Government Degree College, Vinukonda, held on 17–18 March 2026.
I delivered a Keynote Address at the International Seminar on “India@2026: Contribution of Indian English and Indian Literatures”, organized by Government College, Ramachandrapuram, Andhra Pradesh, on 23 March 2026.
I delivered a speech as the Chief Guest at the One-Day National Seminar on “Telugu Literature and Women’s Consciousness”, organized by the Department of Telugu, Sri A.S.N.M. Government Degree College, Palakollu, on 24 March 2026.
Textbook Preparation and Editorial Contributions
I served as the Editor of the textbook “Kavyashastra” (Poetics) prescribed for the M.A. Telugu programme of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University. In addition to serving as the editor, I contributed two lessons/units to the textbook. The textbook was published by the University in 2026.
