# KART — Kamala Academy of Research and Training

> KART is a Chennai-based academy, founded by Dr. N. Safrine (PhD in English, Stella Maris College, Chennai, 2021), that helps researchers, faculty and students publish their research and runs workshops on academic writing, communication, personality development and mental wellbeing for schools, colleges and universities. Website: https://kart.org.in/

## Facts
- Full name: Kamala Academy of Research and Training (KART). Motto: Explore · Excel · Inspire.
- Founder: Dr. N. Safrine — PhD in English (Stella Maris College, Chennai, 2021); M.Phil and MA in English (Stella Maris College); BA Journalism (MOP Vaishnav College); PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (University of Madras). Publishes in academic journals, an edited volume and literary magazines; reviewer for scholarly journals.
- Location: Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Varadapuram, Kotturpuram, Chennai 600085, Tamil Nadu, India. Registered MSME: UDYAM-TN-02-0501856.
- Contact: WhatsApp / phone +91 98845 53365 · email drsafrinen77@gmail.com · enquiry form at https://kart.org.in/#contact

## Services
- Research and publication: UGC-CARE / Scopus journal selection, paper structuring, academic editing and proofreading, peer-review strategy (cover letters, responses to reviewers), thesis and dissertation support.
- Training: online faculty development programmes (FDPs), personality development workshops, mental wellbeing sessions, communication and presentation skills, English language (LSRW) and academic writing, bespoke programmes for institutions.

## Recent programmes
- Mastering the Art of Academic Writing — online FDP, 5–9 Oct 2026, 7:30–8:30 PM IST, ₹399; e-certificates for all participants.
- Life-Writing: Decoding Texts & Contexts — online workshop, 7–11 Sep 2026, ₹499; 17 participants, rated 4.7/5.
- Guest lecture on communication for nursing students — Sri Ramachandra campus, Porur, Chennai, 5 Sep 2026.
- Invited seminar on the communication process — Departments of English and Psychology, Mar Gregorios College, Mogappair West, Chennai, 18 Aug 2026.
- Basics of Research Writing — free webinar, 3 Aug 2026.

## Free resources
- [Research Writing Quiz](https://kart.org.in/quiz): free 15-question quiz on IMRaD, UGC-CARE, Scopus, peer review, MLA/APA citation and UGC plagiarism rules; score 60%+ for an instant e-certificate.
- [Academic writing templates](https://kart.org.in/templates): free Word templates — cover letter to a journal editor, point-by-point response to reviewers, PhD research proposal / synopsis outline, research paper outline (IMRaD and humanities).

## Pages
- [Home](https://kart.org.in/): services, founder, events, videos, FAQ, contact
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