Varija Rani, Ph.D

Professor, Department of Telugu Language

Varija Rani has obtained her PhD degree in Comparative Literature in Telugu and Sanskrit languages from University of Hyderabad. She holds a Masters degree in Telugu, Sanskrit, Communication & and Journalism. She also holds a Post Graduate diploma in Computer Applications. Varija Rani, PhD is a gold medalist at degree level and was selected for national scholarship in Literature awarded for talented youngsters by Ministry of Culture, Government of India. She is proficient in grammar, prosody and classical literature. Dr. Varija Rani has presented several papers in national and international seminars. She carries 11 years of teaching experience at university level. To her credit four students have obtained PhD degrees and 15 more students are pursuing PhD course under her guidance. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Osmania University, Hyderabad. She is a serving member of several administrative and academic bodies of various universities and boards. Varija Rani is a trained singer and completed her diploma in Carnatic vocal.