Topic: Syndrome X- Tools to fight the battle against Diabetes Pandemic Dr.Jothydev spoke for 1 hr followed by interactive discussions. Principal of the college handed over the memento to Jothydev. Program was co ordinated by Teena Kurian and Jisha (Alphonsa College) and Jayapalan (Director of operations: JDC) Pictures by Shri.Jayapalan.A Alphonsa College, Palai, Kottayam(1964) is one of the pioneer institutions for higher education for women in Kerala.Year 2008 was a glorious year for Alphonsiens, since blessed Alphonsa was canonised on Oct 12, 2008, by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI