Release of the Inaugural Issue of Palimpsest
05 Jun 2026
<p style="margin-left:.5in; margin-right:0in; text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="color:#1f497d">Report</span></span></span></u></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The inaugural issue of <em>Palimpsest: Journal of Interdisciplinary</em> Studies, published by Alphonsa College, Thiruvambady, was officially released on 5 June 2026 at the seminar hall. The programme was organised under the auspices of the Research Cell as part of the institution’s ongoing efforts to promote research and academic excellence. The event commenced with a prayer, followed by a welcome address and an introduction to the journal by Ms. Anu Antony, Coordinator of the Research Cell.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The inaugural issue was formally released by Rev. Fr. George Mundanattu, Finance Officer of the Diocese of Thamarassery. The first copy of the journal was presented by Dr Jobi Babu, Assistant Professor, Marian College, Kuttikkanam, who also launched the official website of the journal. In his address, Rev. Fr. George Mundanattu appreciated the initiative of Alphonsa College in establishing a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal and emphasised the importance of scholarly publishing in higher education. Felicitations were offered by Dr Shiju Ealias, Principal of Alphonsa College and Chief Editor of Palimpsest; Rev. Fr. Antony Karikunnel, Manager of the College; and Dr James Paul, Issue Editor of the journal. Rev. Dr Fr. Geo Mathew, Assistant Professor and Consilius of <em>Palimpsest</em>, delivered the vote of thanks.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Palimpsest is a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal published by Alphonsa College, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Thiruvambady, to provide a platform for researchers and academicians to </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">disseminate original research and engage in interdisciplinary scholarly dialogue. The launch of the journal reflects the institution’s commitment to nurturing a vibrant research culture and encouraging academic innovation. The event received coverage in regional media, highlighting its significance in the academic and research landscape. The successful release of the inaugural issue stands as a testimony to the collective efforts of the Management, Research Cell, Editorial Board, reviewers, contributors, and faculty members who worked together to realise this academic initiative.</span></span></span></span></p>
