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35-Year Academic Legacy • 1991 to 2026+

Relaunching in Digital Format Connecting Minds | Advancing English Studies

"A valued platform for scholarly exchange, collective solidarity, and critical inquiry in English language, literature, and culture."

Founded in 1991 with the patronage of the Government of India and commended by literary doyen Dr. K. Ayyappa Paniker, English Activities Update transitions into its next era as a globally accessible open-access digital journal at englishupdate.in.

1991 Inauguration Year
15+ Interdisciplinary Thrusts
Peer-Rev Rigorous Academic Vetting
Call for Papers englishupdate.in

Scholarly Contributions Invited

Welcoming original research papers, theoretical reflections, and book reviews from India and abroad.

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  • Abstract (up to 250 words): November 1, 2026
  • Submission of Full Paper: December 10, 2026
  • Digital Issue Publication: December 2026
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Archival Lineage & Future Horizon

The Three Pillars of Our Scholarly Journey

From the foundational 1991 ministerial inauguration to decades of seminal print issues and our new digital home at englishupdate.in.

Historic Launch (1991)

Foundational Milestone
Sri Arjun Singh launching English Activities Update in 1991
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Inauguration by Union Minister Sri Arjun Singh

Officially launched in 1991 by Sri. Arjun Singh, the then Honourable Minister for Human Resource Development, Government of India. The journal was conceived to bridge pedagogy, critical theory, and faculty development.

  • First Advisory Board: Established with distinguished educationists and literary scholars.
  • Commendation: Dr. K. Ayyappa Paniker commended its collective solidarity in advancing pedagogical vision.
  • Grassroots Network: Sparked statewide academic conferences and university workshops across Kerala.

Print Archives

ISSN: 0976-3643
Collection of historical print issues of English Activities Update
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Seven Perspectives, One Purpose

Published by the Centre for Faculty Resource Development in English (CFRDE), these volumes chronicle changing perspectives in Indian writing in English, postcolonial discourse, linguistics, and global literature.

  • Thematic Diversity: From Chetan Bhagat and Paulo Coelho studies to Dalit, Tribal, and subaltern texts.
  • Special Double Issues: Monographic publications bringing together leading university voices.
  • Motto: Literature • Knowledge • Growth — Ideas, People, Cultures, a Brighter Tomorrow.

Relaunch Flyer

Dec 2026 Issue
Official Call for Papers flyer for English Activities Update
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Official Call for Scholarly Contributions

Inviting scholarly papers from India and abroad across 15 cutting-edge thrust areas for the upcoming winter issue. Indexed peer-reviewed evaluation following MLA 9th edition standards.

  • Abstract Deadline: November 1, 2026 (Max 250 words).
  • Full Paper Submission: December 10, 2026.
  • Editorial Desk: [email protected]
Direct Architecture Mapping: This three-column section translates the editorial layout blueprint into interactive digital columns: Photo of Arjun Singh (1991 Launch) & First Advisory Board • Old Issues (CFRDE Archives) • Digital Relaunch Flyer.
Academic Pedigree

About English Activities Update

Founded in 1991, English Activities Update is a biannual peer-reviewed research journal dedicated to advancing scholarship across English language, literature, critical theory, and pedagogy.

Launched by Mr. Arjun Singh, the then Minister for Human Resource Development, Government of India, the journal emerged as a vital intellectual sanctuary for educators, researchers, and university scholars to exchange groundbreaking insights and pedagogical innovations.

"In its inaugural issue, the journal was commended for fostering a spirit of collective effort and solidarity in advancing the discipline and its pedagogy."

— Dr. K. Ayyappa Paniker, Celebrated Literary Luminary & Scholar

Beyond its print pages, the journal has spearheaded numerous academic seminars, intensive faculty workshops, and conferences across Kerala, cultivating a fertile research culture and empowering successive generations of literary educators.

Teachers & Scholars Forum

A dynamic cross-disciplinary space for educators to exchange pedagogical practices, curricular reforms, and research findings.

Rigorous Peer Review

Blind peer review by distinguished referees ensuring exceptional standards of original scholarship, methodological rigor, and critical depth.

Global Digital Reach

Relaunching in digital format at englishupdate.in to deliver open access, DOI indexing readiness, and borderless readership.

CFRDE Association

Nurtured under the auspices of the Centre for Faculty Resource Development in English, fostering sustained academic networking.

Scope of Submissions

15 Interdisciplinary Thrust Areas

We invite original research exploring traditional paradigms as well as emergent frontiers across English studies and allied humanities.

01

English Language, Literature, and Linguistics

Theoretical linguistics, phonetics, syntax, stylistics, and canonical to contemporary English literatures.

02

ELT and Pedagogy

English Language Teaching methodologies, second language acquisition, syllabus design, and classroom tech.

03

Diaspora and Transnational Studies

Migration narratives, transnational identity, exile, borderlands, citizenship, and diasporic literature.

04

Subaltern, Dalit, and Tribal Studies

Marginalized aesthetics, indigenous folklore, caste discourses, tribal narratives, and resistance literatures.

05

Cultural Studies

Popular culture, mass media, hegemony, ideology, folklore, everyday cultural praxis, and semiotics.

06

Comparative Literature

Inter-literary dialogues, cross-cultural comparative poetics, global regional exchanges, and world literatures.

07

Translation Studies

Theory and praxis of translation, untranslatability, cultural transposition, and regional Indian texts in English.

08

Postcolonial Studies

Decolonial methodologies, colonial archives, Orientalism, neo-colonialism, subalternity, and hybridity.

09

Gender Studies

Feminist literary criticism, queer theory, masculinity studies, intersectional identities, and gender performativity.

10

Environmental Humanities

Ecocriticism, Anthropocene narratives, environmental justice, petroculture, and climate change literature.

11

Film Studies

Cinema theory, adaptation studies, visual culture, regional film aesthetics, documentary, and screenplays.

12

Posthumanism

Cyborg ontology, algorithmic culture, AI in literature, animal studies, and the critique of humanism.

13

Digital Humanities

Computational text analysis, digital archives, corpus stylistics, electronic literature, and new media scholarship.

14

Health Humanities

Illness narratives, medical humanities, pandemic literature, mental health discourse, and empathy in clinical settings.

15

Disability Studies

Crip theory, bodily difference, accessibility in pedagogical spaces, neurodiversity, and disability representations.

Schedule & Submission Milestones

Important Dates for December 2026 Issue

Ensure adherence to the editorial calendar for timely peer review and digital publication.

Phase 01 • Active Call
November 1, 2026

Submission of Abstract

Submit a concise abstract (up to 250 words) outlining paper objectives, theoretical framework, methodology, and 4-6 keywords to the editorial desk.

Phase 02
December 10, 2026

Full Paper Submission

Complete manuscript submission formatted strictly according to the MLA 9th edition handbook, including complete citations and works cited.

Phase 03
December 2026

Online Issue Release

Peer-reviewed open-access digital publication hosted on englishupdate.in with international dissemination and repository archival.

Send Paper to [email protected]
Author Toolkit

Submission Guidelines & Standards

  • Original & Unpublished Research Contributions must represent authentic, original scholarly work that is not under simultaneous review in any other journal or conference proceeding.
  • Strict MLA 9th Edition Compliance All in-text citations, parenthetical references, and Works Cited entries must strictly adhere to the Modern Language Association (MLA) Handbook, 9th edition.
  • Comprehensive Author Metadata Include full author name(s), designation, institutional affiliation, department, active phone number, and official email address on a separate title page for blind review.
  • Editorial Submissions Channel Send your article draft (.docx or .pdf) directly via email to: [email protected]

Peer Review Process: Manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review by two expert referees in the respective thrust area.

Manuscript Readiness Checker

Verify your submission checklist before sending to expedite editorial evaluation:

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Submission Email: [email protected]
Academic Governance

Editorial Board & Leadership

Guiding the journal's editorial integrity, research standards, and international scholarly visibility.

MN

Dr. Mohandas N. K.

Founder & Managing Editor

Centre for Faculty Resource Development in English (CFRDE)

CJ

Dr. Cherian John

Chief Editor

Department of English & Interdisciplinary Literary Studies

SN

Dr. Sheethal S. Nair

Associate Editor

English Studies, Cultural Theory & Gender Discourses

PK

Parvathy K. J.

Associate Editor

ELT, Linguistics & Contemporary Humanities

First Advisory Board & Archival Patrons

Established at the 1991 launch by Minister Arjun Singh, honoring senior academics, university professors, and educational pioneers who laid the pedagogical foundation of English Activities Update.

Dr. K. Ayyappa Paniker (Commendatory Patron) Centre for Faculty Resource Development in English University of Kerala Scholars Network All India English Teachers Forum Statewide Workshop Directors (Kerala)

The Advisory Board continues to provide strategic counsel for the journal's peer-review guidelines, interdisciplinary themes, and digital archive preservation.

Direct Communication

Contact & Editorial Enquiries

Connect with the editorial office for submission queries, special issues, or institutional subscriptions.

Official Editorial Email
[email protected]
Telephone / WhatsApp Enquiries
Digital Portal & Web Archive
englishupdate.in

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Send an Author Query

Have questions regarding paper scope, thrust areas, or timeline? Drop a message directly to the editorial team.