Dr. R. Mahendran has been serving as Assistant Professor of English in the School of Humanities, Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu since 27th February, 2014 (AN). He entered into teaching profession as Guest Lecturer in 2004 and had become a full time Assistant Professor in 2010.
After successful completion of the Middle School education in Sri Meenashi Government Aided Middle School, Chittirakudi in Thanjavur district that was almost akin to gurukulam, he moved to the Mukkulathore Higher Secondary School, Thiruverambur, Tiruchirappalli district for his High and Higher Secondary education.
Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from the Rajah Serfoji Government Arts College*, Thanjavur, he pursued his Master’s in English at the National College* and subsequently the pre-doctoral research degree (M.Phil) at the Jamal Mohamed College*, Tiruchirappallli. In August 2011, he was conferred with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy ( in English by the Tamil Unive
EDUCATION
. Degree University/Board Year of Passing % of Marks Class
1 Ph.D English
The Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India 2011 Not Applicable Not Applicable
2 M.Phil English
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India 2006 64.40% First Class
3 M.A English Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India 2004 64.66% First Class
4 B.A English Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India 2001 44.5% Third Class
5 12th Std. Science Group
State Board, Tamil Nadu 1998 54.58% Second Class
6 10th Std. (General) State Board, Tamil Nadu 1996 61.60% First Class
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Life Writings, Short Story (English and Tamil) and Translation Studies, besides Open and Distance Learning.
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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Matriarchy in Tamil Regional Literature:A Study of the Matriarchal Kallar Family in C.M.Muthu's Cholagar M R Aruhu Kuruhu 16 (88), 80-88 , 2026 2026
Perspectives of Learners and Examiners on Online Assessment in TamilNadu Open University: A Case Study R MAHENDRAN Conference Proceedings Emerging Trends and Challenges in Open Distance … , 2026 2026
Women as Subaltern in Mughal Empire: A Critical Study of Women in Timeri N. Murari's Taj: A Story of Mughal India GM R. MAHENDRAN Guru Nanak Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (GNJMDR) 14 (2), 42-47 , 2025 2025
My Random Thoughts (Essays on Langugage, Literature, Translation and Open & Distance Learning) R MAHENDRAN 2025
பார்த்தது, படித்தது, சிந்தித்தது R MAHENDRAN 2024
Shifting Tides: The Evolution of English Language in Odisha's Legal System TK Das, M R LangLit: An International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal 10 (3), 174-183 , 2024 2024
Colonial Attitudes towards Indians in Timeri N. Murari’s “The Last Victory” - A Critique MG Mahendran R Muse India The Literary e Journal 1 (108) , 2023 2023
Placement Supporting Services in Tamil Nadu Open University: An Analysis R Mahendran Indian Journal of Open Learning 30 (1-3), 81-88 , 2022 2022
Translation of Covid-19 Information: A Troubleshooter of Linguistic Barriers of Migrants in Tamilnadu R Mahendran Translation: Basic Techniques, Quandaries and Explications, 81-83 , 2022 2022
Political Vs Apolitical: Voice For Conserving Deforestation in Timeri N. Murari's Chanakya Returns G Muniyaraj, Mahendran R Modern Thamizh Research 9 (4), 1414 , 2021 2021
A Critical Study of the English Subtitling for a Tamil Film in Vaagai Sooda Va MM Mahendran R Sambodhi 44 (2), 103-110 , 2021 2021
Racial Discrimination in Timeri Murari's Enduring Affairs R Mahendran, G Muniyaraj Journal of Critical Reviews 8 (1), 546-549 , 2021 2021
Implications of National Education Policy-2020 on Open and Distance Learning R Mahendran University News 59 (3), 52-54 , 2021 2021
Art of Fictionalisation in Shashi Deshpande's Listen to Me R Mahendran, W Breethy Sambodhi 43 (1), 213-217 , 2020 2020
Quality a concern for distance learning under new edu policy R Mahendran https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/quality-a-concern-for … , 2020 2020 Citations: 2
Distance education, an option of learning without restrictions R Mahendran https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/distance-education-an … , 2020 2020
Immigrant Experiences in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Vine of Desire R Mahendran, G Muniyaraj International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Model Analysis 11 (8 … , 2019 2019
Swaminathan's Last Will and Testament (Translation) R Mahendran Indian Journal of Comparative Literature and Translation Studies 5 (1), 58-64 , 2019 2019
Tower That Transmits Short Messages (Translation) R Mahendran Recent Trends in Language and Literature 1, 99-105 , 2019 2019
Staff Development for Quality Empowerment in Open and Distance Learning in India R Mahendran University News 57 (3), 16-21 , 2019 2019
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Quality a concern for distance learning under new edu policy R Mahendran https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/quality-a-concern-for … , 2020 2020 Citations: 2
Tragic Vision in the Works of Eugene O’Neill M Jayachandran, R Mahendran Open Access Journal Language in India 13 (3), 69-73 , 2013 2013 Citations: 2
Enhancing ESL Learners’ Writing Skills R Mahendran Open Access Journal Language in India 12 (3), 206-211 , 2012 2012 Citations: 2
Periyar on the Effects of Science R Mahendran Open Access Journal Language in India 12 (4), 359-364 , 2012 2012 Citations: 1
Matriarchy in Tamil Regional Literature:A Study of the Matriarchal Kallar Family in C.M.Muthu's Cholagar M R Aruhu Kuruhu 16 (88), 80-88 , 2026 2026
Perspectives of Learners and Examiners on Online Assessment in TamilNadu Open University: A Case Study R MAHENDRAN Conference Proceedings Emerging Trends and Challenges in Open Distance … , 2026 2026
Women as Subaltern in Mughal Empire: A Critical Study of Women in Timeri N. Murari's Taj: A Story of Mughal India GM R. MAHENDRAN Guru Nanak Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (GNJMDR) 14 (2), 42-47 , 2025 2025
My Random Thoughts (Essays on Langugage, Literature, Translation and Open & Distance Learning) R MAHENDRAN 2025
பார்த்தது, படித்தது, சிந்தித்தது R MAHENDRAN 2024
Shifting Tides: The Evolution of English Language in Odisha's Legal System TK Das, M R LangLit: An International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal 10 (3), 174-183 , 2024 2024
Colonial Attitudes towards Indians in Timeri N. Murari’s “The Last Victory” - A Critique MG Mahendran R Muse India The Literary e Journal 1 (108) , 2023 2023
Placement Supporting Services in Tamil Nadu Open University: An Analysis R Mahendran Indian Journal of Open Learning 30 (1-3), 81-88 , 2022 2022
Translation of Covid-19 Information: A Troubleshooter of Linguistic Barriers of Migrants in Tamilnadu R Mahendran Translation: Basic Techniques, Quandaries and Explications, 81-83 , 2022 2022
Political Vs Apolitical: Voice For Conserving Deforestation in Timeri N. Murari's Chanakya Returns G Muniyaraj, Mahendran R Modern Thamizh Research 9 (4), 1414 , 2021 2021
A Critical Study of the English Subtitling for a Tamil Film in Vaagai Sooda Va MM Mahendran R Sambodhi 44 (2), 103-110 , 2021 2021
Racial Discrimination in Timeri Murari's Enduring Affairs R Mahendran, G Muniyaraj Journal of Critical Reviews 8 (1), 546-549 , 2021 2021
Implications of National Education Policy-2020 on Open and Distance Learning R Mahendran University News 59 (3), 52-54 , 2021 2021
Art of Fictionalisation in Shashi Deshpande's Listen to Me R Mahendran, W Breethy Sambodhi 43 (1), 213-217 , 2020 2020
Distance education, an option of learning without restrictions R Mahendran https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/distance-education-an … , 2020 2020
Immigrant Experiences in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Vine of Desire R Mahendran, G Muniyaraj International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Model Analysis 11 (8 … , 2019 2019
