Department of chemistry organised the launching of the publication division of St. Teresas College, “Teresian Publishing House” on November 14, 2017. On the occasion, two books for the complimentary chemistry course of II and IV semester BSc. Zoology, Botany and Family & Community Science, written by the entire faculty of the department of chemistry and the first publication under the Teresian Publication House were released. Dr. (Sr.) Vinitha, Director, St. Teresa’s College released the logo of the publication house. Dr. Mahesh Hariharan, head, school of chemistry, IISER, TVM and Dr. Sajimol Augustine M., Principal, St.Teresa’s College released the two books. Following the book release, a talk on “Ultrafast processes in Chemical and Biological Systems” was given by Dr. Mahesh Hariharan.