AIFEST Anthologies Published on Amazon

We are pleased to inform you that the 6 volumes of poetry published by AIFEST in connection with the International Poetry Competition have been made available for purchase and reference on Amazon. Please find the links to the books below:

Volume 1. Nature, School and Twenty-20

Volume 2. Poetic Musings on Mind and Melancholy

Volume 3. Rhymes and Rhythms of New Love

Volume 4. One Hundred Shades of Love

Volume 5. Shades of Love and Shadows of Life

Volume 6. Agony and Ecstasy of Covid-19

All poems that secured an A Grade in the poetry competition have featured in the relevant volumes. Considering the global reach of the competition and the excellent quality of the poems, All India Forum for English Students, Scholars and Trainers (AIFEST) has independently published the anthologies with the backing and support of Online Platform Amazon and its book publishing wing Kindle Direct Publishing. International Standard Book Number (ISBN) has been assigned to the books and we expect them to be available for purchase soon.

AIFEST Publishing Desk

Research Methodology, Academic Writing and Publishing in English: One Month Online Workshop-cum-Certificate Course August 2021

As part of a slew of initiatives geared towards improving and enhancing the quality of Academic Research in the country, All India Forum for English Students, Scholars and Trainers (AIFEST), in collaboration with Aesthetique International Literary Journal (E-ISSN 2456-1754) and NTA NET English Broadcast, is conducting a 1 month online workshop-cum-certificate course from 01 August 2021 to 31 August 2021. The entire course will be conducted online via Google Meet and YouTube. 

Course Duration: 1 Month – *01 August 2021 to 31 August 2021*

Mode of Delivery: Daily Video Lectures and Live Interactive Sessions, via YouTube and Google Meet

 Registration

To apply for the course, fill the Google Form: https://forms.gle/boYXfp9CycZT88oF6

 Course Content / Syllabus

 Ø  How to write a Proposal for PhD

 Ø  How to write a Research Paper / Article – Abstract, Full Paper, Referencing

 Ø  How to start/restart Research – A step-by-step Guide

 Ø  How and Where to publish my Research papers

 Ø  How to get my paper accepted by Journals – Dos and don’ts

 Ø  How to Register for PhD and find a suitable topic for Research

 Ø  How to find a Guide and a Research Centre

 Ø  Literature Review and Research Methodology for English

 Ø  How to publish without payment in reputed Journals

 Ø  UGC Care listed journals and Scopus Indexed Journals – Lists to Choose From

 Ø  List of Scopus journals in English, List of Fake Care Listed Journals & Websites

 Ø  Where should I publish to improve API / for CAS/ promotion/ research purposes

 Ø  How to Become a Good Author without Shortcuts

 Ø  How to get my book/poetry/thesis published as EBook and Paperback at cheap cost

 Ø  Editing, Proofreading and Publishing

 Ø  ISSN, E-ISSN, ISBN and E-ISBN– Advantages and Disadvantages

 Ø  Is theory a must? How to apply a theory to the text I have chosen?

 Ø  How to do Research in Cultural Studies / Comparative Cultural Studies?

 Ø  Research Resources and Digital Tools for Research

 Ø  Plagiarism, paraphrasing and plagiarism removal – All you need to know

 Ø  Urkund and Turnitin – What and How + Training on How to Use

 Ø  Which Seminars and Conferences to attend? Why?

 Ø  Shoud I pay for publishing my Research – Why and Why not

 Ø  Impact factor,  H-Index, DOI, Researchgate, Academia, ORCID, N-List

 Ø  Assistance in creating free ResearchGate, ORCID, Author & Publisher IDs

 Ø  Free Memberships in International and National Forums

 Ø  How to complete a PhD within 2 Years

 Ø  Publishing in Science / Interdisciplinary Journals – Will it be Useful?

 Ø  The New National Educational Policy: Implications for Institutions, Teachers, Researchers and Students

 Ø  How to Adapt and Adopt to the New Normal and Next Normal – Impact, Retrospect and Prospect

 Ø  How to Groom Myself for my Dream Job / How to be an Asset to my Institution

 Assignments 

For the successful completion of the course, all participants are required to complete two assignments that will be given during the course. All assignments can be done by participants at their convenience. Assignment 1 is compulsory for all, participants can choose one from Assignments 2, 3 and 4.

 Assignment 1: Answer a set of 50 MCQ questions based on the topics discussed during the lectures. 50% marks shall be secured for a pass.

 Assignment 2: Answer an Essay Question in 200 words based on one of the four themes discussed during the workshop. Books, Internet and other sources can be referred but plagiarism is not allowed.

 Assignment 3: Publish your own E-book / Paperback (Fiction / Poetry Collection / Other Non-Fiction / Thesis: Individual guidance will be provided).

 Assignment 4: Prepare a Research proposal / research article (Individual guidance will be provided)

 At the successful completion of the course, you will receive

A digital certificate of course completion

Lifetime membership at AIFEST

Membership at Pickwick Papers Group

For clarification, for fee concession, or if you have any queries, please contact

Course Coordinator: Prof. Manu Mangattu (WhatsApp: +91-9496322323)

or Email us at aifest.workshop@gmail.com

Programme to Mentor and Nurture Young Writers

Mentoring Young Authors

After the highly informative AIFEST Mega Lecture Series and the resounding success of the AIFEST International Poetry Competition, we wish to draw your attention to a novel initiative aimed at mentoring and nurturing Young Writers. Following the path shown by the National Educational Policy 2020, which emphasized empowering young minds & creating a learning ecosystem that can nurture young learners for future leadership roles, a national scheme for mentoring young authors has been launched under the visionary national level flagship programme of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat. For more details pertaining to the Mentoring Young Authors Initiative, and to know the latest ministry level updates regarding the same see the Government of India campaign regarding the same at mygov.in website or Click Here.

The scheme envisions to cultivate modern ambassadors of Indian literature as the country heads towards 75 years of independence. will help not only develop a stream of writers who can write on a spectrum of subjects to promote Indian heritage, culture and knowledge, but also provide a window to the aspiring youth to articulate themselves in their mother tongue and represent India at an international level. This programme will be in tune with the Honorable Prime Minister's vision of Global Citizen and to establish India as a Vishwa Guru.

The goal is to create a pool of authors in 22 Indian languages who are ready to express themselves and project India on any international platform. The young authors so mentored shall become proficient in writing in various genres like fiction, non-fiction, travelogues, memoirs, drama, poetry and so on.

Details

A total of 10 young authors from each of 22 official Indian languages + 1 English Language will be selected.

230 (23 x10) + 20 nominated.

Total = 250 young authors

It will be carried out in 2 phases as mentioned below:

Phase I – Training (6 months)

The National Book Trust, India will organise a Two-Week Writers’ Online Programme for the selected candidates for the first three months.

During this period, the young authors will be trained by two eminent authors/mentors from NBT’s panel of accomplished authors and writers, for each language groups.

PHASE II – Promotion (6 months)

The young authors will get to expand their understanding and hone their skills through interaction at various international events such as Literary Festivals, Book Fairs, Virtual Book Fair, Cultural Exchange Programmes, etc.

Selected child authors will also be paid annual scholarship

A book or a series of books written by the young authors will be published by NBT, India as the outcome of the mentorship programme.

Efforts will be made to get the selected books translated into UN and other international languages and promote the same through Indian embassies in collaboration with NBT.

The books thus published will be translated into other Indian languages ensuring the exchange of culture and literature between different states of India and thereby promoting Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.

Click Here to see the details of the six volumes of poetry published by AIFEST

Our Official Youtube Channel where you can find more than 30 recent lectures on themes related to literature, literary criticism, literary theory, academic writing and research, as well as interesting poetry renderings by some of the best and upcoming poets from India and abroad.

AIFEST wishes to bring this news and the subsequent updates to all our aspiring young authors from across the country. Further, we wish to thank the Honourable Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modiji for launching such a noble initiative and the Government of India for taking it forward as per the guidelines of the National Educational Policy 2020.