Faculty Details
Educational Qualifications
| S.No. | Qualification | University / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | 2020 |
| 2 | M.Phil. | Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | 2016 |
| 3 | MA (Ancient Indian History) | Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | 2013 |
| 4 | B.A. (Hons.) | Ramjas College, University of Delhi | 2011 |
Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)
• Principal Investigator in College Research Grant Project entitled ‘Study of Dropout Rates among UG Students coming from Marginal Groups: A Case Study of Delhi University (Selected Colleges)’
Professional Developments/Participation in Orientation Programme/Refresher Course
• Participated in the four-week Orientation Course organized during 29.08.2016 to 23.09.2016 conducted by HRDC, JNU, New Delhi.
• Participated in the four-week Refresher Course in History organized during 23.07.2018 to 17.08.2018 conducted by HRDC, JNU, New Delhi.
• Participated in Elementary Intensive Course on Prakrit Language and Literature, at the 24th All India Summer Schools from 20th May 2012 to 10th June 2012, Organised by B.L. Institute of Indology, New Delhi.
• Participated in Two Week Faculty Development Programme on "The Contemporary Issues & Challenges Faced by Modern Jammu & Kashmir: Socio-Cultural and Political Scenario" August 10 - August 23, 2020 organised by Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College University of Delhi and AAC, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening 11 College, University of Delhi under the auspices of Ministry of Human Resource Development Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
Examinership / Evaluation Work:
• Empanelled as Question Setter for exams conducted by the State E Service Commission, 2024-2025.
• Evaluated a research proposal on To Study the Geo-Hazards, Urban Settlements and Infrastructure along the National Highway No.07 from Rishikesh to Badrinath submitted at NRC, ICSSR for the grant of minor project, 2023-2024.
• Member, UGCF 2022 (NEP), syllabus preparation committee for the following papers: B.A. (Hons.) History of India I The Making of Pre-Colonial Southeast Asia History of Southeast Asia: Colonial to Post Colonial B.A. (Multidisciplinary Studies) Religion & Religiosity Art, Society and Culture in Early India: 1300 BCE to 1000CE
• Appointed, Co-supervisor, Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Roy, PhD. student (thesis title “Debate on Nationalism, Hindi Public Sphere in the 19th and 20th Century”), Center for Historical Studies, School of Social Sciences, JNU, New Delhi, 2022.
• Appointed and served in State Public Service Commission in 2019 in various capacities.
• Appointed for Question setting in colleges and national level examinations conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
• Assisting Member, Examination Committee for the semester examination of Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi.
Professional Developments/Participation in Orientation Programme/Refresher Course
• Participated in the four-week Orientation Course organized during 29.08.2016 to 23.09.2016 conducted by HRDC, JNU, New Delhi.
• Participated in the four-week Refresher Course in History organized during 23.07.2018 to 17.08.2018 conducted by HRDC, JNU, New Delhi.
• Participated in Elementary Intensive Course on Prakrit Language and Literature, at the 24th All India Summer Schools from 20th May 2012 to 10th June 2012, Organised by B.L. Institute of Indology, New Delhi.
• Participated in Two Week Faculty Development Programme on "The Contemporary Issues & Challenges Faced by Modern Jammu & Kashmir: Socio-Cultural and Political Scenario" August 10 - August 23, 2020 organised by Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College University of Delhi and AAC, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening 11 College, University of Delhi under the auspices of Ministry of Human Resource Development Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
Examinership / Evaluation Work:
• Empanelled as Question Setter for exams conducted by the State E Service Commission, 2024-2025.
• Evaluated a research proposal on To Study the Geo-Hazards, Urban Settlements and Infrastructure along the National Highway No.07 from Rishikesh to Badrinath submitted at NRC, ICSSR for the grant of minor project, 2023-2024.
• Member, UGCF 2022 (NEP), syllabus preparation committee for the following papers: B.A. (Hons.) History of India I The Making of Pre-Colonial Southeast Asia History of Southeast Asia: Colonial to Post Colonial B.A. (Multidisciplinary Studies) Religion & Religiosity Art, Society and Culture in Early India: 1300 BCE to 1000CE
• Appointed, Co-supervisor, Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Roy, PhD. student (thesis title “Debate on Nationalism, Hindi Public Sphere in the 19th and 20th Century”), Center for Historical Studies, School of Social Sciences, JNU, New Delhi, 2022.
• Appointed and served in State Public Service Commission in 2019 in various capacities.
• Appointed for Question setting in colleges and national level examinations conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
• Assisting Member, Examination Committee for the semester examination of Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi.
Administrative Assignments
• Co-convener, Debating and Quiz Society (English), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17
• Member, Discipline cum Anti Ragging Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17.
• Member, Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17.
• Member, Film Club, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17.
• Member, Gandhi Study Circle, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17.
• Assisting Member, Examination Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17
• Co-convener, Debating and Quiz Society (English), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2017-18
• Member, Help Desk Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2017-18.
• Member, Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2017-18.
• Member, Discipline cum Anti Ragging Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2017-18.
• Member, Remedial Courses Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2017-18.
• Convener, Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2018-19.
• Member, Dramatic Society, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2018-19.
• Member, Samdrishti and Srijan, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2018-19.
• Convener, Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2019-20.
• Convener, Dept. of History, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2019-20.
• Member, Subject Committee, Dept. of History, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2019-20.
• Co-convener, Sugam (Differently Abled Student’s Welfare) Committee, Ram Lal Anand 4 College, University of Delhi, 2019-20.
• Co-convener, UG Admission Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Teacher-in-Charge, Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Member, Quiz Society, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Convener, Remedial Classes Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Member, Sugam (Differently Abled Student’s Welfare) Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Member, Workload and Academic Affairs Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Member, Library Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Member, Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2021-22.
• Convener, Debating Committee (Hindi), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2019-20.
• Co-convener and Public Relations In-charage of 2-Days International Conference on “Indian Epics & Soft Power in Southeast Asia” organized by CCSEAS, SLL & CS, JNU in consultation with Indraprastha State University, Jakarta Indonesia, Ramjas College, University of Delhi and sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, held on November 06-07, 2019 at JNU, New Delhi.
• Observer SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Women/Minority (Screening Committee) for recruitment of assistant professor, Dept. of Hindi, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi.
• Member, Discipline cum Anti Ragging Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17.
• Member, Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17.
• Member, Film Club, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17.
• Member, Gandhi Study Circle, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17.
• Assisting Member, Examination Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2016-17
• Co-convener, Debating and Quiz Society (English), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2017-18
• Member, Help Desk Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2017-18.
• Member, Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2017-18.
• Member, Discipline cum Anti Ragging Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2017-18.
• Member, Remedial Courses Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2017-18.
• Convener, Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2018-19.
• Member, Dramatic Society, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2018-19.
• Member, Samdrishti and Srijan, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2018-19.
• Convener, Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2019-20.
• Convener, Dept. of History, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2019-20.
• Member, Subject Committee, Dept. of History, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2019-20.
• Co-convener, Sugam (Differently Abled Student’s Welfare) Committee, Ram Lal Anand 4 College, University of Delhi, 2019-20.
• Co-convener, UG Admission Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Teacher-in-Charge, Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Member, Quiz Society, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Convener, Remedial Classes Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Member, Sugam (Differently Abled Student’s Welfare) Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Member, Workload and Academic Affairs Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Member, Library Committee, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2020-21.
• Member, Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2021-22.
• Convener, Debating Committee (Hindi), Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 2019-20.
• Co-convener and Public Relations In-charage of 2-Days International Conference on “Indian Epics & Soft Power in Southeast Asia” organized by CCSEAS, SLL & CS, JNU in consultation with Indraprastha State University, Jakarta Indonesia, Ramjas College, University of Delhi and sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, held on November 06-07, 2019 at JNU, New Delhi.
• Observer SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Women/Minority (Screening Committee) for recruitment of assistant professor, Dept. of Hindi, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi.
Area Of Interests/Specialization
• Ancient Indian History and Culture.
• History of Ancient Southeast Asia (Brihattar Bharat)
• Textual studies.
• History of Education (Post Independent India)
• History of Ancient Southeast Asia (Brihattar Bharat)
• Textual studies.
• History of Education (Post Independent India)
Subjects Taught
• History of India-VII (c. 1605-1750)
• History of India- II
• Environmental Issues in India
• History of Modern Europe –II (1780- 1939) Rise of Modern West-I
• Historical Tourism: Theory & Practice History of Southeast Asia upto the 16th Century
• Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World.
• History of Science and Technology Cultural Diversity in India.
• Communicating Culture
• Inequality and Difference (Generic Elective)
• Telling’s, Representations and Leisure
• Twentieth Century World History: 1900-1945 (Generic Elective)
• History of India- II
• Environmental Issues in India
• History of Modern Europe –II (1780- 1939) Rise of Modern West-I
• Historical Tourism: Theory & Practice History of Southeast Asia upto the 16th Century
• Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World.
• History of Science and Technology Cultural Diversity in India.
• Communicating Culture
• Inequality and Difference (Generic Elective)
• Telling’s, Representations and Leisure
• Twentieth Century World History: 1900-1945 (Generic Elective)
Research Guidance
• Appointed, Co-supervisor, Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Roy, PhD. student (thesis title “Debate on Nationalism, Hindi Public Sphere in the 19th and 20th Century”), Center for Historical Studies, School of Social Sciences, JNU, New Delhi, 2022.
• Participated in the four-week Orientation Course organized during 29.08.2016 to 23.09.2016 conducted by HRDC, JNU, New Delhi.
• Participated in the four-week Refresher Course in History organized during 23.07.2018 to 17.08.2018 conducted by HRDC, JNU, New Delhi
• Participated in Elementary Intensive Course on Prakrit Language and Literature, at the 24th All India Summer Schools from 20th May 2012 to 10th June 2012, Organised by B.L. Institute of Indology, New Delhi.
• Participated in Two Week Faculty Development Programme on "The Contemporary Issues & Challenges Faced by Modern Jammu & Kashmir: Socio-Cultural and Political Scenario" August 10 - August 23, 2020 organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi and AAC, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College, University of Delhi under MHRD/PMMMNMTT.
• Participated in the four-week Orientation Course organized during 29.08.2016 to 23.09.2016 conducted by HRDC, JNU, New Delhi.
• Participated in the four-week Refresher Course in History organized during 23.07.2018 to 17.08.2018 conducted by HRDC, JNU, New Delhi
• Participated in Elementary Intensive Course on Prakrit Language and Literature, at the 24th All India Summer Schools from 20th May 2012 to 10th June 2012, Organised by B.L. Institute of Indology, New Delhi.
• Participated in Two Week Faculty Development Programme on "The Contemporary Issues & Challenges Faced by Modern Jammu & Kashmir: Socio-Cultural and Political Scenario" August 10 - August 23, 2020 organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi and AAC, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College, University of Delhi under MHRD/PMMMNMTT.
Journal Publications
Research Articles:
• The Struggle of Writing the History of Freedom Struggle: A Post-Independence Case Study, Third Concept, Vol. 38, No. 445, March 2024, ISSN No. 0970-7247.
• Kṛṣṇa: The Many Facets of Historical Narratives, International Journal of Indology, Vol.01, Issue: 02, Peer Reviewed, Fall 2023, ISSN No. 2996-1858.
• R.C. Majumdar and the Politics of Writing the History of the Freedom Movement in India: A Critical Appraisal, International Education & Research Journal, Vol. 09, Issue: 05, E-ISSN No. 2454-9916, Impact Factor: 6.808, Peer Reviewed, May, 2023.
• The Child as a ‘Hero’: Kṛṣṇa and his Supernatural Feats, International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences (IJRESS), Vol. 13, Issue: 3, ISSN No. 2249- 7382, Impact Factor: 8.018, Peer Reviewed, March, 2023.
• Teaching History in School: NCERT and Writing of History Textbooks, International Education & Research Journal, Vol. 08, Issue: 11, E-ISSN No. 2454-9916, Impact Factor: 6.808, Peer Reviewed, November, 2022.
• God as Sakhā: Friendship in the Mahābhārata and the Bhāgavata Purāṇa, Itihas Darpan Akhila Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, Keshav Kunj, Jhandewalan, New Delhi, ISSN 7 No. 0974-3065, CARE Listed, 2022.
• The Imageries of Prema and Viraha in the Love Song of Jayadeva, International Journal of Research in Social Science (IJRSS), ISSN No. 2249-2496, CARE Listed, 2019.
• Text, Context, and Interpretation: The Question of Kṛṣṇa’s Identity, International Journal of Social and Allied Research (IJSAR), New Delhi, ISSN No. 2319-3611, CARE Listed, 2019
• Krishna in Early Sanskrit Literature, Abhyudaya, ISSN No. 2320-4176, Refereed, New Delhi, 2015.
• Narrative in History and History in Narrative, Society and Politics, ISSN No. 2248-9479, Refereed, New Delhi, 2015.
• Love, Romance and Separation in Prakrit Gathas: A Study of Hala’s Gatha-Saptasati, Indraprastha Review, ISSN No. 2394-563X, Refereed, New Delhi, 2015.
• Understanding Love Song of Jayadeva, Abhisecanam, ISSN No. 2394-563X, Refereed, New Delhi, 2015.
• Exploring Victory of Love over Asceticism: A Study of the Myths and Eroticism in the Kumarasambhava of Kalidasa, Abhyudaya, ISSN No. 2320-4176, Refereed, New Delhi, 2014.
• The Struggle of Writing the History of Freedom Struggle: A Post-Independence Case Study, Third Concept, Vol. 38, No. 445, March 2024, ISSN No. 0970-7247.
• Kṛṣṇa: The Many Facets of Historical Narratives, International Journal of Indology, Vol.01, Issue: 02, Peer Reviewed, Fall 2023, ISSN No. 2996-1858.
• R.C. Majumdar and the Politics of Writing the History of the Freedom Movement in India: A Critical Appraisal, International Education & Research Journal, Vol. 09, Issue: 05, E-ISSN No. 2454-9916, Impact Factor: 6.808, Peer Reviewed, May, 2023.
• The Child as a ‘Hero’: Kṛṣṇa and his Supernatural Feats, International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences (IJRESS), Vol. 13, Issue: 3, ISSN No. 2249- 7382, Impact Factor: 8.018, Peer Reviewed, March, 2023.
• Teaching History in School: NCERT and Writing of History Textbooks, International Education & Research Journal, Vol. 08, Issue: 11, E-ISSN No. 2454-9916, Impact Factor: 6.808, Peer Reviewed, November, 2022.
• God as Sakhā: Friendship in the Mahābhārata and the Bhāgavata Purāṇa, Itihas Darpan Akhila Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, Keshav Kunj, Jhandewalan, New Delhi, ISSN 7 No. 0974-3065, CARE Listed, 2022.
• The Imageries of Prema and Viraha in the Love Song of Jayadeva, International Journal of Research in Social Science (IJRSS), ISSN No. 2249-2496, CARE Listed, 2019.
• Text, Context, and Interpretation: The Question of Kṛṣṇa’s Identity, International Journal of Social and Allied Research (IJSAR), New Delhi, ISSN No. 2319-3611, CARE Listed, 2019
• Krishna in Early Sanskrit Literature, Abhyudaya, ISSN No. 2320-4176, Refereed, New Delhi, 2015.
• Narrative in History and History in Narrative, Society and Politics, ISSN No. 2248-9479, Refereed, New Delhi, 2015.
• Love, Romance and Separation in Prakrit Gathas: A Study of Hala’s Gatha-Saptasati, Indraprastha Review, ISSN No. 2394-563X, Refereed, New Delhi, 2015.
• Understanding Love Song of Jayadeva, Abhisecanam, ISSN No. 2394-563X, Refereed, New Delhi, 2015.
• Exploring Victory of Love over Asceticism: A Study of the Myths and Eroticism in the Kumarasambhava of Kalidasa, Abhyudaya, ISSN No. 2320-4176, Refereed, New Delhi, 2014.
Books Authored/ Edited
• Kumar, Pratik, Imagining Kingship, Duty and Love in Ancient India: Perspectives from the Priyadarśika and the Ratnāvalī of Śrī Harṣa, Research India Press, 2018, New Delhi (ISBN: 9789351711339).
• Gautam Jha, Pratik Kumar & Saurabh Kumar (Edited) India and Southeast Asia (A Legacy of Cultural Influences), Research India Press, New Delhi, 2023.
• Kumar, Pratik, "Krishna Connecting India and Southeast Asia" in Gautam Jha, Pratik Kumar & Saurabh Kumar (Edited) India and Southeast Asia (A Legacy of Cultural Influences), Research India Press, New Delhi, 2023.
• Kumar Pratik, "Indigenous Resistance to Islamic Invasions in Bharat", Introductory Volume, Comprehensive History of Bharat, ICHR (submitted for publication/in press).
• Unit writing for History of Bharat (8th Century-17th Century CE), IGNOU.
• Gautam Jha, Pratik Kumar & Saurabh Kumar (Edited) India and Southeast Asia (A Legacy of Cultural Influences), Research India Press, New Delhi, 2023.
• Kumar, Pratik, "Krishna Connecting India and Southeast Asia" in Gautam Jha, Pratik Kumar & Saurabh Kumar (Edited) India and Southeast Asia (A Legacy of Cultural Influences), Research India Press, New Delhi, 2023.
• Kumar Pratik, "Indigenous Resistance to Islamic Invasions in Bharat", Introductory Volume, Comprehensive History of Bharat, ICHR (submitted for publication/in press).
• Unit writing for History of Bharat (8th Century-17th Century CE), IGNOU.
Conference Oraganization /Presentations
• Invited as resource person to participate in 3 Days workshop on the National War Memorial organised by Department of Education in Social Sciences, NCERT, New Delhi, from September 23 to September 25, 2024.
• Invited as resource person to prepare materials on the National War Memorial organised by Department of Education in Social Sciences, NCERT, New Delhi, on July 31, 2024.
• Invited to join a brainstorming session cum meeting on 24th July 2024 at IGNCA, Janpath building on the shared cultural heritage of Brihattar Bharat.
• Invited as resource person to deliver a lecture in a national seminar on "Adivasi Bhasha, Sahitya, Sanskriti aur Itihas Lekhan mae Nav Vimarsh" organised by S.V.P College, Bhabua, Bihar, 25-26 October 2024.
• Presented a paper entitled "Democratic Ethos in the Writing of the History of the Freedom Movement in Post-Independent India: Issues and Challenges" in two-day national seminar on Tracing Democratic Ethos in Indic Civilization, organized by Hansraj College, University of Delhi in collaboration with ICSSR, NRC, New Delhi, 2-3 November 2023.
• Invited as a subject expert in National Seminar organized by R.B. College, Mithila University, Dalsingh Sarai in collaboration with ICHR, New Delhi, May 3, 2024.
• Invited to deliver a talk on History Textbooks and the Formation of NCERT (1947-1961), on 21 December 2023, organised by Prime Ministers Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi.
• Invited as a subject expert in National Seminar jointly organized by PGDAV College, University of Delhi and ICHR, New Delhi, 22 February 2023.
• Invited as a subject expert in 2-Days National Seminar jointly organized by SSN College, University of Delhi and ICHR, New Delhi, 03-04 November 2023.
• As a Resource Person, delivered a lecture on History Textbooks and Politics of National Identities in the Online Refresher Course in History, organised by UGC-HRDC, B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, on 5.10.2023, Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
• Invited to deliver a lecture on History, Textbooks and Politics: The Story of a Forgotten Nationalist Historian organised by History Students' Association (HSA), Department of History, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat.
• Invited as a subject expert in 7th Young Historian Conference on Trends in Indian History Writing and Recent Dimensions organized jointly by Central University of Himachal Pradesh and Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, New Delhi, 10-11 June 2023.
• Invited as a session chair in 7th Young Historian Conference on Trends in Indian History Writing and Recent Dimensions organized jointly by Central University of Himachal Pradesh and Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, New Delhi, 10-11 June 2023.
• Invited as speaker in national seminar on Hinduism in Southeast Asia: Historical Linkages and Cultural Influences, November 03-04, 2023, organised by CSRD, JNU and ICSSR (NRC), New Delhi.
• Invited as a subject expert in 6th Young Historian Conference on History Curriculum: Recent Perspectives and Challenges organized jointly by Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies, Madhav Sanskriti Nyas and Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, 6-7 May 2022.
• Invited to Chair a session in 6th Young Historian Conference on History Curriculum: Recent Perspectives and Challenges, Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies, 6-7 May 2022.
• Delivered a lecture/resource person in Certificate Course in Disability Studies conducted by Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College (Title: Disability in Ancient Indian Epic Tradition: Characters from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata).
• Research Assistant to Professor Heeraman Tiwari, National Coordinator, Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) in History (2020), conducted by National Resource Centre at UGC-HRDC, JNU, New Delhi.
• Invited to Chair an academic session in 2 Day International Seminar on Indian Epics and Soft Power: India and Southeast Asia, 6th-7th November 2019, organised by Centre for Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies, SIS, JNU.
• Invited to deliver a lecture on "Activism through Academic Syllabus", in One Day National Seminar titled Breaking India Forces in Indian Campuses held at HRDC, JNU, New Delhi, 10th February 2019.
• As a convener, Equal Opportunity Cell, organized a two-day activity on 28th and 29th March 2019.
• As a convener, organized a panel discussion on 'Reservation Policy and Its Assessment', 29th March 2019.
• As a member organizing committee, organized a national seminar on "Indian Cultures: Traditions and Practices (Recent Reflections)" on March 16, 2018 at Ram Lal Anand College.
• As a co-convener Debating Society, organized a panel discussion on 'Arguing for a Reason' on 30th January 2017.
• As a convener organized a national webinar on 'Inclusion and Disability' in collaboration with 'Sugam', Ram Lal Anand College, on 3rd April 2021.
• As a convener organised a national webinar on 'Disability in 21st Century: New Possibilities and Challenges' in collaboration with Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, on 25th July 2021.
• Treasurer, Ram Lal Anand College (University of Delhi), Staff Association, 2019-20.
• Led a group of students (approx. 30) of B.A. (Hons.) History, Ram Lal Anand College to the historic city of Udaipur, March 2016.
• Led a group of students (approx. 40) of B.A. (Hons.) History, Ram Lal Anand College to the historic city of Jhansi and nearby areas such as Datia, Sonagiri, and Gwalior, March 2019.
• As Coordinator, prepared curriculum and started certificate course in 'Disability Studies' on behalf of the Department of History in collaboration with IQAC, 2019
• Invited as resource person to prepare materials on the National War Memorial organised by Department of Education in Social Sciences, NCERT, New Delhi, on July 31, 2024.
• Invited to join a brainstorming session cum meeting on 24th July 2024 at IGNCA, Janpath building on the shared cultural heritage of Brihattar Bharat.
• Invited as resource person to deliver a lecture in a national seminar on "Adivasi Bhasha, Sahitya, Sanskriti aur Itihas Lekhan mae Nav Vimarsh" organised by S.V.P College, Bhabua, Bihar, 25-26 October 2024.
• Presented a paper entitled "Democratic Ethos in the Writing of the History of the Freedom Movement in Post-Independent India: Issues and Challenges" in two-day national seminar on Tracing Democratic Ethos in Indic Civilization, organized by Hansraj College, University of Delhi in collaboration with ICSSR, NRC, New Delhi, 2-3 November 2023.
• Invited as a subject expert in National Seminar organized by R.B. College, Mithila University, Dalsingh Sarai in collaboration with ICHR, New Delhi, May 3, 2024.
• Invited to deliver a talk on History Textbooks and the Formation of NCERT (1947-1961), on 21 December 2023, organised by Prime Ministers Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi.
• Invited as a subject expert in National Seminar jointly organized by PGDAV College, University of Delhi and ICHR, New Delhi, 22 February 2023.
• Invited as a subject expert in 2-Days National Seminar jointly organized by SSN College, University of Delhi and ICHR, New Delhi, 03-04 November 2023.
• As a Resource Person, delivered a lecture on History Textbooks and Politics of National Identities in the Online Refresher Course in History, organised by UGC-HRDC, B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, on 5.10.2023, Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
• Invited to deliver a lecture on History, Textbooks and Politics: The Story of a Forgotten Nationalist Historian organised by History Students' Association (HSA), Department of History, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat.
• Invited as a subject expert in 7th Young Historian Conference on Trends in Indian History Writing and Recent Dimensions organized jointly by Central University of Himachal Pradesh and Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, New Delhi, 10-11 June 2023.
• Invited as a session chair in 7th Young Historian Conference on Trends in Indian History Writing and Recent Dimensions organized jointly by Central University of Himachal Pradesh and Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, New Delhi, 10-11 June 2023.
• Invited as speaker in national seminar on Hinduism in Southeast Asia: Historical Linkages and Cultural Influences, November 03-04, 2023, organised by CSRD, JNU and ICSSR (NRC), New Delhi.
• Invited as a subject expert in 6th Young Historian Conference on History Curriculum: Recent Perspectives and Challenges organized jointly by Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies, Madhav Sanskriti Nyas and Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, 6-7 May 2022.
• Invited to Chair a session in 6th Young Historian Conference on History Curriculum: Recent Perspectives and Challenges, Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies, 6-7 May 2022.
• Delivered a lecture/resource person in Certificate Course in Disability Studies conducted by Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College (Title: Disability in Ancient Indian Epic Tradition: Characters from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata).
• Research Assistant to Professor Heeraman Tiwari, National Coordinator, Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) in History (2020), conducted by National Resource Centre at UGC-HRDC, JNU, New Delhi.
• Invited to Chair an academic session in 2 Day International Seminar on Indian Epics and Soft Power: India and Southeast Asia, 6th-7th November 2019, organised by Centre for Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies, SIS, JNU.
• Invited to deliver a lecture on "Activism through Academic Syllabus", in One Day National Seminar titled Breaking India Forces in Indian Campuses held at HRDC, JNU, New Delhi, 10th February 2019.
• As a convener, Equal Opportunity Cell, organized a two-day activity on 28th and 29th March 2019.
• As a convener, organized a panel discussion on 'Reservation Policy and Its Assessment', 29th March 2019.
• As a member organizing committee, organized a national seminar on "Indian Cultures: Traditions and Practices (Recent Reflections)" on March 16, 2018 at Ram Lal Anand College.
• As a co-convener Debating Society, organized a panel discussion on 'Arguing for a Reason' on 30th January 2017.
• As a convener organized a national webinar on 'Inclusion and Disability' in collaboration with 'Sugam', Ram Lal Anand College, on 3rd April 2021.
• As a convener organised a national webinar on 'Disability in 21st Century: New Possibilities and Challenges' in collaboration with Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Ram Lal Anand College, on 25th July 2021.
• Treasurer, Ram Lal Anand College (University of Delhi), Staff Association, 2019-20.
• Led a group of students (approx. 30) of B.A. (Hons.) History, Ram Lal Anand College to the historic city of Udaipur, March 2016.
• Led a group of students (approx. 40) of B.A. (Hons.) History, Ram Lal Anand College to the historic city of Jhansi and nearby areas such as Datia, Sonagiri, and Gwalior, March 2019.
• As Coordinator, prepared curriculum and started certificate course in 'Disability Studies' on behalf of the Department of History in collaboration with IQAC, 2019
Courses/FDP/Workshops Attended
• Participated in a Capacity-Building Workshop on e-content creation in History held on 1st February 2016, organized by Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi.
• Participated in 'Rashtriya Sangosthi on Pauranik Aakhayan Vimarsh', organized by Bharatiya Puran Adhyayan Sansthan (Indian Institute of Purana Studies), 7th May, 2016.
• Participated in national seminar on 'Caste and Gender: Historical Perspective', organized by Shayam Lal College, University of Delhi, on 21st February 2016.
• Attended a talk on "Hermeneutics, History, and Humanities", on 31st July 2017, organized by Centre for Media Studies in association with Centre for English Studies, JNU, New Delhi.
• Attended national seminar on "Comprehensive View of India's National Security from the Prism of Geo-Politics" organized by Global Counter Terrorism in Association with Center for Media Studies, JNU, New Delhi, 2nd September 2017.
• Participated in a seminar on "Mahatma Phule aur Ambedkar ke Sapno ka Bharat: Sambhavnaye aur Chunautiya" organised by EOC, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 9th November 2017.
• Attended a lecture on the "Mahabharata and Governance" organized by Deendayal Upadhyay Lecture Series held on 24th November 2017 at Convention Center, JNU, New Delhi.
• Attended a conference on India-Mongolia Relations on 9th January 2018, Convention Centre, JNU, New Delhi.
• Participated in Two-Day International Seminar on "Kabir: Different Perspectives" held at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi, 30-31 January 2018.
• Attended a seminar on "The Relevance of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in 21st Century" organized by Centre for Media Studies, 27th February 2018, SSS-I Auditorium, JNU, New Delhi.
• Attended a day long national seminar on "Caste and Gender; Past and Present: Literary Perspective" organised by the dept. of Hindi and History in collaboration with Ambedkar Study Circle of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi, on 23rd March 2018.
• Attended a talk on "Textual Therapeutics in the Sanskrit Epics: Example from the Mahābhārata" on 11th April 2018, organized by The Heritage Club, Aryabhatt College.
• Attended a discussion on "Baba Saheb Ambedkar's Contributions in Nation Building" on the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 127th Birth Anniversary on 14th April 2018, Convention Centre, JNU, New Delhi.
• Attended a brainstorming session on "Role of Science and Technology for Sustainable Development of Schedule Tribes" organised by JNU, New Delhi, 18th April 2018.
• Participated in one day National Seminar on 'Understanding Gandhi' organized by Gandhi Study Circle of Ram Lal Anand College in collaboration with Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, 24th August 2018.
• Participated in 'Rashtriya Sangosthi on Pauranik Aakhayan Vimarsh', organized by Bharatiya Puran Adhyayan Sansthan (Indian Institute of Purana Studies), 7th May, 2016.
• Participated in national seminar on 'Caste and Gender: Historical Perspective', organized by Shayam Lal College, University of Delhi, on 21st February 2016.
• Attended a talk on "Hermeneutics, History, and Humanities", on 31st July 2017, organized by Centre for Media Studies in association with Centre for English Studies, JNU, New Delhi.
• Attended national seminar on "Comprehensive View of India's National Security from the Prism of Geo-Politics" organized by Global Counter Terrorism in Association with Center for Media Studies, JNU, New Delhi, 2nd September 2017.
• Participated in a seminar on "Mahatma Phule aur Ambedkar ke Sapno ka Bharat: Sambhavnaye aur Chunautiya" organised by EOC, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, 9th November 2017.
• Attended a lecture on the "Mahabharata and Governance" organized by Deendayal Upadhyay Lecture Series held on 24th November 2017 at Convention Center, JNU, New Delhi.
• Attended a conference on India-Mongolia Relations on 9th January 2018, Convention Centre, JNU, New Delhi.
• Participated in Two-Day International Seminar on "Kabir: Different Perspectives" held at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi, 30-31 January 2018.
• Attended a seminar on "The Relevance of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in 21st Century" organized by Centre for Media Studies, 27th February 2018, SSS-I Auditorium, JNU, New Delhi.
• Attended a day long national seminar on "Caste and Gender; Past and Present: Literary Perspective" organised by the dept. of Hindi and History in collaboration with Ambedkar Study Circle of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi, on 23rd March 2018.
• Attended a talk on "Textual Therapeutics in the Sanskrit Epics: Example from the Mahābhārata" on 11th April 2018, organized by The Heritage Club, Aryabhatt College.
• Attended a discussion on "Baba Saheb Ambedkar's Contributions in Nation Building" on the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 127th Birth Anniversary on 14th April 2018, Convention Centre, JNU, New Delhi.
• Attended a brainstorming session on "Role of Science and Technology for Sustainable Development of Schedule Tribes" organised by JNU, New Delhi, 18th April 2018.
• Participated in one day National Seminar on 'Understanding Gandhi' organized by Gandhi Study Circle of Ram Lal Anand College in collaboration with Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, 24th August 2018.
Awards and Distinctions
• Fellow, Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML), Teen Murti House, New Delhi for 02 years to work on the Research Project "History Textbooks and Politics of National Identities: A Case Study of NCERT" (2022-2024).
• Visiting Faculty at Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (An Autonomous Trust under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India), 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi, 110001, September 2019-2020 and 2023-2024.
• Empanelled as Question Setter for exams conducted by the State Service Commission, 2024-2025.
• Appointed and served in State Public Service Commission in 2019 in various capacities.
• Appointed for Question setting in colleges and national level examinations conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
• Assisting Member, Examination Committee for the semester examination of Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi.
• Visiting Faculty at Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (An Autonomous Trust under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India), 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi, 110001, September 2019-2020 and 2023-2024.
• Empanelled as Question Setter for exams conducted by the State Service Commission, 2024-2025.
• Appointed and served in State Public Service Commission in 2019 in various capacities.
• Appointed for Question setting in colleges and national level examinations conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
• Assisting Member, Examination Committee for the semester examination of Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi.
Association with Professional Bodies
• Life member, Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojna, Keshav Kunj, Jhandewala, New Delhi-110055.
• Life member of book club, Sahitya Academi, Rabindra Bhawan, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001.
• Library membership (2024-25), Prime Ministers Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi-110011.
• Life member of book club, Sahitya Academi, Rabindra Bhawan, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001.
• Library membership (2024-25), Prime Ministers Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi-110011.
Other Information
• Participation and Award : Games and Sports, Athletics and Debating Programs at School level. Nearly 30 certificates won in competitions at different levels.
• Achievements: Won Several Medals and Certificates of excellence in Athletics and Debating.
• Languages Known: English, Hindi, Maithili and Bhojpuri.
• Hobbies: Teaching, writing, reading, sight-seeing (historical) etc
• Achievements: Won Several Medals and Certificates of excellence in Athletics and Debating.
• Languages Known: English, Hindi, Maithili and Bhojpuri.
• Hobbies: Teaching, writing, reading, sight-seeing (historical) etc