Dr. Neelanjana Pathak has been the Head of the Department of English at St. Aloysius’ Autonomous College, Jabalpur, since 2009. With over 37 years of experience in college teaching and administration, she has dedicated her career to refining the sensibilities of her students and transcending traditional texts. Dr. Pathak was awarded a Ph.D. for her doctoral dissertation on Charlotte Bronte’s autobiographical fiction. She has published over 25 critical papers, articles, reviews, and interviews in national and international journals and magazines. Additionally, she has co-edited four books and published four of her own, along with poems in both print and electronic sources. Her contributions to academia include invitations as chairperson, keynote speaker, and  invited talks on more than 25 occasions in various institutions. She served on the State Level Committee on Women’s Literacy and was awarded the ‘Saksharta Mitra Award’ in 2009. In 2010, she received the ‘Editor’s Choice Award’ for creative and critical writing from Home of Letters, India, and in 2017, she was honored with the ‘Emmanuel Kant Award’.

An active researcher, Dr. Pathak has supervised 24 MPhil dissertations and seven Ph.D. theses, with three more Ph.D. candidates currently under her guidance. She firmly believes in the adage, “What the mind can believe and conceive, it can achieve.”

Dr. Pathak has been a resource person at Academic Staff Colleges in Jabalpur and Raipur universities. She is the editor of “Ninad” and “JMRS,” multidisciplinary biannual journals, and was on the editorial board of an international journal on women published by Jabalpur University. She also serves on the advisory board of “Contemporary Vibes” and the editorial board of “Afflatus,” a quarterly international online journal.

In 2013, she presented a paper at Mansfield College, Oxford, which was well-received by the international audience. Recognizing that excellence is an ongoing journey, she regularly participates in seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Dr. Pathak played significant roles in the World Ramayan Conferences, serving as Chairperson of the Souvenir Committee in 2016, Co-Chairperson in 2020, and Co-Chairman of the Souvenir Committee in 2023 and also delivering talks from the international platform on different perspectives on the Ramayana. She previously headed the Central India Chapter of iSPELL, Indigenous Society for the Promotion of English Language and Literature.

As a mentor, Dr. Pathak believes that “the purpose of life is a life of purpose.” She aims to use her extensive experience in higher education to inspire young aspirants to transcend texts and serve both self and society. She seeks to be part of a winning team and to explore new frontiers, making every experience a teachable moment.

In 2023, she was conferred the “Fellow Membership” (F.H.O.L.I.) from THE HOME OF LETTERS, Bhubaneshwar, India.

Work Experience-

More than 36 years:

• Presently working as the Head and Assistant Professor in the Department of English, St. Aloysius’ (Auto.) College, Jabalpur, (M.P)
• Post Graduate teaching experience of 10 years in R.D.V.V. and St. Aloysius’  College.
• Worked at Maharishi Mahila Ved Vigyan Mahavidyala, Jabalpur in the Department of English against a permanent vacancy for 16 years.
• R.D.V.V-  4 years- Guest faculty

2 years- Contractual

• St. Aloysius’ College for 4 years on part time basis.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:  More than 22 years (as Head, Department of English)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

• Completed UGC Minor Research Project on “Translations of Harishankar Parsai’s Collection of Short Stories, Rachnaavali, Vol. VII” in September 2014.
• Ph.D- Have been made Supervisor in 2012. Eight Students got registered.
• Three candidates have been awarded and one candidate has been submitted her thesis.
• M.Phil- Guided 25 Dissertations.

LIST OF PARTICIPATION AND PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES (2005 onwards):-

2023:

• Published a joint paper titled “ Breaking New Ground: Emerging Trends in Postcolonial Indian Poetry in English”, International Research Journal of Management Sociology and Humanities(An Internationally Indexed Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journal) ISSN 2277-9909(0)2348-9359(P)Vol.14, Issue 6 June, 2023 (Impact Factor: 7.8012(UGC Care List)
• Published a critical review article titled “Verity and Versatility of Verse: Deliberations on Khandelwal’s Dwelling With Denial”. Quintessence of Emotions in Man and his Self Critiques. II May,2023 ISBN-978-93-90670-43-7 ed.,Shobha Diwakar Pub: EARTH VISION PUBLICATIONS(23-33).
• Published a joint paper titled “Language and Rituals as Transcultural Motifs ” Poetcrit: Abstracted and Indexed in EBSCO Host, USA. Vol.35 No.2 (ISSN:0970-2830) July -Dec, 2022, Print Publications Pvt Ltd. New Delhi: (17-24).
• Published an article titled “Covid 19 Impact on Teaching Learning: Challenges and Directions” ,SANDESHHARIKA:Prophetess’Vioce Rosy Baroi. Vol.7&8,  April 2022-23, Women’s Department Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur,

2022:

• Published a review article titled “Verity and Versatility of Verse: Deliberations on Khandelwal’s Dwelling With Denial”. Journalof Literature, Culture &Media Studies: Special Issue on Rajiv Khandelwal, Vol.XV Issue 27,2022 ISSN-0974-7192 ed.,N.D.R.Chandra & Sangeeta G. Avachar (161-170).
• Published a review article titled “Verity and Versatility of Verse: Deliberations on Khandelwal’s Dwelling With Denial” Poetcrit: Abstracted and Indexed in EBSCO Host, USA. Vol.35 No.1 (ISSN:0970-2830) January-June, 2022, Print Publications Pvt Ltd. New Delhi: (108-113)
• Published a joint paper titled “Puro to Hamida: A Journey of Emotional Migration in Amrita Pritam’s Pinjar” Migrant Labour: Issues and Challenges, ed,. J.G.Valan Arasu & Elena Philip, Shree Vinayak Publication, Agra: 2022, (61-66)
• Published a joint paper titled “ Advantages of E-Learning and Various Platforms of E-Learning in Higher Education” New Trends and Digital Adoption : A Paradigm Shift in Higher Education, ed. Arvind Nawale, M. Maniruzzaman, Amar Singh, Saumya Priya,

2021:

• Published a joint paper titled “Translating Satire: Short Stories of Harishankar Parsai” In Translation : Literature Across The World ,, Rajshree Roselean Kapoor. Authors Press 2021.

2020:

• Published a review titled “Flowering Buds fragrances from a Colourful Bouquet of Poems” Poetic Thoughts of Ishika Bansal Appraisals Rajiv Khandelwal , GLOBAL FRATERNITY OF POETS , ISBN 9788194705208, August 2020, (14-18).
• Published a review titled “A Critical Appraisal of Ishika Bansal’s Threads of Life & My Diary and Other Poems”, International Journal on Multicultural Literature, Vol. 10, July,2020, ISSN 2231-6248 Published by Dr. K.V. Dominic, Kerala: 2020, (57-60).\
• Published a paper titled  “Longing and Belonging in Amrita Pritam’s Autobiography The Revenue Stamp in Contemporary Vibes., Volume No. 15, Oct- Dec, 2019, Edited by Dr. Anil K. Sharma.(35-37) (Peer Reviewed National Journal)(ISSN0975-1750)
• Delivered Expert Talk on titled “A Holy Rendition of Himalayan Heights: Dissection of a Divine, Devotional Delight” on 28th Jan, 2020 organized by Brahmrishi Mission, Jabalpur under joint Auspices of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India & Govt. of M.P.

2019:

• Resource person in the National Seminar on “ Swami Vivekananda as the Torch Bearer for the Youth at the Present Day Crisis of Human Values” on 12-13 April, 2019, at Vivekananda College, Madhyamgram, Kolkata.
• Delivered a virtual talk on “ Application of Longinus’ theory of Sublimity to The Hymns of Himalayas- A Critique” in Sanskrit Study Centre, Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, on 3rd March, 2019.
• Presented Paper in the International Interdisciplinary conference on “Caste, Race and Gender: A Politics of Hegemony” from 21- 23 February, 2019, organized by Shri Tukoji Rashtrasant University, Nagpur, Maharashtra.

2018:

• Participated in the National  Workshop on “Revised Assessment and Accreditation Framework for Higher Education Institutions in India” sponsored by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, organized by St Aloysius’ College(Autonomous) Jabalpur, (M.P) on 15th-16th December, 2018.
• Resource person in the National Seminar on “New English Literature of the Decolonized”, organized by Department of English, Hawabagh Women’s College, Jabalpur, on 22nd  – 23rd  March, 2017.

• Subject Expert in HRD Ministry workshop on “Communication Skills” organized by Pt. Ravi Shankar University, Bilaspur, on 19th – 25th February 2017.
• Chaired a session in the training programme on “Project Based Learning and Need of Academic Audit in Enhancing the Quality of Higher Education” organized by joint collaboration of Department of Economics and Computer, St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur, M.P. sponsored by United Board on 27th – 28th January, 2017.
• Resource person in the National Seminar on “Barriers to English Communication: Its Concepts and Problems”, organized by Department of English, Govt. Digvijay P.G. College, Rajnandgaon, on 19th – 20th January, 2017.
• Presented paper titled “Application of Longinus Theory of Sublimity to Ramayan. The Hymns of Himalaya: A Critique”  in World conference on Ramayana organized by under joint auspices of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of M.P. on 21st-23rd December, 2016.
• Chaired a session in the National Seminar on “Academic Audit: An Effective Means for Self Evaluation”, organized by joint collaboration of Department of Economics and Computer, St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur, M.P. on 21 -22 October, 2016.
• Presented paper titled “Shree Rameshwar Shukla:Vyaktitva evam Krititva” organized by KADAMBARI( Rashtriya Sahitya- Shodh Sangoshthi) on 28th November, 2015.
• Participated in a National Seminar on “ Marginalization of Women: Challenges & Prospects towards Empowerment” organized by Women’s Studies and Research Centre RDVV. Jabalpur (M.P) on 5th -6th November, 2015.
• Presented paper titled “Erotic Constructs of Feminine Identity in Toni Morrison’s Sula” in an International conference on “English Language and Literature:Readings and Reflections”at GITAM University. Hyderabad on 7th-8th August, 2015.
• Participated in the Workshop on “Human Values Developmental Programme” (HVDP) held at St. Aloysius College(Auto), Jabalpur on 16th – 17th June,2015.
• Presented paper titled “Better Means for Better Ends: Toward Value Entered Higher Education” in UGC sponsored National Seminar in Govt. MH College of Home Science, Jabalpur held in February 2014.
• Presented paper in “Women Teachers at Work in India: Challenges and Directions”, 3rd Global Conference on “Value of Work” at Mansfield College, Oxford, United Kingdom held from 1st to 3rd September 2013.
• Participated in National Seminar on “Shiksha Ke Ajastra Strot Swami Vivekananda” in Govt. MH College of Home Science held on 16th -17th January 2013.
• Resource Person and presented a research paper titled, “Drama through Poster Presentation: A Viable Approach” in the National Seminar organized by the Department of English, Govt. P.G. College, Chhindwara from 4th – 6th February, 2013 on “Myth, History, Tradition and Modernity in Indian English Drama”.
• Resource person and presented two papers titled, “Translation of the Short Stories of Harishankar Parsai: Satire as Literary Tool” and “Rewriting of an Epic: Dr. A. Gumashta’s Ramayana: The Hymns of the Himalayas” in the National Seminar on “Dynamics of Translation; New Horizons”, on the 23rd and 24th of March 2013.
• Presented paper on “Orissa First, India Second: Jayant Mahapatra, the Poetic Konark of Indian Soil” in National Seminar on Changing Trends in New Indian Poetry in English: Challenges and Directions on 10th and 11th February 2012 in St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur.
• Resource Person and chaired a session for invited talk on “My Story- Narrativising the Self to Voice Gender, Liberty and Identity” in National Seminar on Voicing the Silence on 17th and 18th February, 2012 in Govt. Jijabai Girls PG College.
• Resource person and chaired a session in National Seminar on English Language Teaching and Learning: A Holistic Approach on 19th and 20th March 2012 in M. K. B. Autonomous College for Women, Jabalpur.
• Invited as Resource Person in Academic Staff College, Jabalpur to deliver a talk on “Bridges of Communication”.
• Keynote Speaker and Chaired a session in a Multi Disciplinary Conference organized by LNCT Group of Institutions Indore on Bridges of Communication.
• Participated as a co-ordinator of State Level Conference on “Literacy: Time to Act for Nation Building” and presented a paper on “From Me and Mine to They and Theirs: Youth and Literary Drive”.
• Was on the Editorial Board of International Journal on Women’s Study. Women Study Centre, R.D.V. V., JBP.
• Participated in a panel discussion of a workshop on “Effective Teaching Methods’ organized by INC (ICFAI National College, Jabalpur) on Sept. 24th 2008.
• Participated in the National Conference on “Ambedkar and the Nation” and presented a paper (jointly) on “Dalit Literature: Voices of ‘the Lit’Minds” at the conference organized by Ambedkar Studies Centre, R.D.V.V., Jabalpur, March 2007.
• Participated in and presented a paper on “Role of IT for Innovative Teaching of English” at a National UGC sponsored Workshop on “Effective Role of Information Technology for Innovative Teaching in Higher Education” organized by St. Aloysius College, 18-20th March, 2007.
• Participated in and presented a paper on “Apart yet a Part: India Consciousness in A.K. Ramanujan’s Writing” at a conference on “The Idea of India: Discovering, Recovering and Representing India since 1857”, R.D.V.V. October, 2007.
• Participated in and presented a (joint) paper on “Ecological Spirituality in Cross-Cultural Perspective” at St. Aloysius College, conducted by the Aloysian explore and Worship Forum, 4-5th March 2006.
• Participated in and presented a paper on “Teachers as Catalysts: Redefining Roles and Responsibilities” at a NAAC-funded National Symposium on “Quality Enhancement in Higher Education: Prospects and Challenges”, at St. Aloysius College, 23-24th June 2006.
• Delivered a lecture on “Career Options for Students of English Language and Literature,” Govt. M.K.B. Arts and Commerce College, December 18, 2006.
• Participated in an international conference on Nissim Ezekiel at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, on 18th and 19th January 2005.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:

BOOKS:-

• Reading Rhyme & Its Reason: A Comparative Review of Khandelwal’s Poetic Process, Earth Vision Publications, Gurugram, Haryana, ISBN: 978-93-90670-58-1, May 2024.
• Problems of Alienation and Assimilation: the Short Stories of Jhumpa Lahiri and Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Haryana: Bigfoot06 Publications (OPC) Pvt.Ltd.
• Translations of Harishankar Parsai’s Short Stories, Rachnavali, Vol. II,  Jabalpur: SRF Publications, 2015.
• Autobiography as Art: The Novels of Charlotte Bronte, Agra: B.B. Sharma and Bros. 2005.

CO-EDITED:-

• New Perspectives on Khushwant Singh, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka: IMPRINT: IIP Iterative International Publishers,2023(ISBN:978-93-5747-276-0, Vol.1) Eds. Dr.Fr. Vazhan Arasu,  Dr. Neelanjana Pathak, Dr. Niharika Singh and Ms. Chanella Cubbins.
• Ecological Spirituality in Cross Cultural Perspective; New Delhi: Serials Pbl, 2007. Eds. Fr. Davis George, Fr. Valan Arasu, Dr. A. Dsouza, Dr. N. Pathak.
• Protest and Indian Fiction in English. Eds. U. Barat & Neelanjana Pathak, Jaipur: Surabhi Pbl.,2006.
• Protest and Aftermath in Post War Literature in English, Surabhi Pbl., 2005 (Eds U. Barat and Neelanjana Pathak).
• Co-editor of the book Gender Violence Edited by Dr. Astha Bhanot, published by Pointer Publications, Jaipur in 2013.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:

• Published an article titled “ Doomsday Defiance :Defeating Pain through Verity of Verse” Afflatus Creation, Research Chronicler, a peer-reviewed refereed &indexed International Multidiscilpinary (both online & Print), 18^th June,2024.
• Published “Foreword” Khandelwal’s Poetic Process (ISBN 9789360499464). Ed. Rajiv Khandelwal. Ukiyoto Publishing, , Sandiago, CA and Chandigarh, India, February, 2024.
• Published “Unlocking Perspectives: Dr. Neelanjana Pathak’s In –Depth Interview with Rajiv Khandelwal” Ukiyoto Publishing, Sandiago, CA and Chandigarh, India, February, 2024
• Published a joint paper titled “ Breaking New Ground: Emerging Trends in Postcolonial Indian Poetry in English”, International Research Journal of Management Sociology and Humanities(An Internationally Indexed Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journal) ISSN 2277-9909(0)2348-9359(P)Vol.14, Issue 6 June, 2023 (Impact Factor: 7.8012(UGC Care List)
• Published a critical review article titled “Verity and Versatility of Verse: Deliberations on Khandelwal’s Dwelling With Denial”. Quintessence of Emotions in Man and his Self Critiques. II May,2023 ISBN-978-93-90670-43-7 ed.,Shobha Diwakar Pub: EARTH VISION PUBLICATIONS(23-33).
• Published a joint paper titled “Language and Rituals as Transcultural Motifs ” Poetcrit: Abstracted and Indexed in EBSCO Host, USA. Vol.35 No.2 (ISSN:0970-2830) July -Dec, 2022, Print Publications Pvt Ltd. New Delhi: (17-24).
• Published an article titled “Covid 19 Impact on Teaching Learning: Challenges and Directions” ,SANDESHHARIKA:Prophetess’Vioce Rosy Baroi. Vol.7&8,  April 2022-23, Women’s Department Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur,
• Published a review article titled “Verity and Versatility of Verse: Deliberations on Khandelwal’s Dwelling With Denial”. Journalof Literature, Culture &Media Studies: Special Issue on Rajiv Khandelwal, Vol.XV Issue 27,2022 ISSN-0974-7192 ed.,N.D.R.Chandra & Sangeeta G. Avachar (161-170).
• Published a review article titled “Verity and Versatility of Verse: Deliberations on Khandelwal’s Dwelling With Denial” Poetcrit: Abstracted and Indexed in EBSCO Host, USA. Vol.35 No.1 (ISSN:0970-2830) January-June, 2022, Print Publications Pvt Ltd. New Delhi: (108-113)
• Published a joint paper titled “Puro to Hamida: A Journey of Emotional Migration in Amrita Pritam’s Pinjar” Migrant Labour: Issues and Challenges, ed,. J.G.Valan Arasu & Elena Philip, Shree Vinayak Publication, Agra: 2022, (61-66)
• Published a joint paper titled “ Advantages of E-Learning and Various Platforms of E-Learning in Higher Education” New Trends and Digital Adoption : A Paradigm Shift in Higher Education, ed. Arvind Nawale, M. Maniruzzaman, Amar Singh, Saumya Priya,
• Published a joint paper titled “Translating Satire: Short Stories of Harishankar Parsai” In Translation : Literature Across The World ,, Rajshree Roselean Kapoor. Authors Press 2021.
• Published a review titled “Flowering Buds fragrances from a Colourful Bouquet of Poems” Poetic Thoughts of Ishika Bansal Appraisals Rajiv Khandelwal , GLOBAL FRATERNITY OF POETS , ISBN 9788194705208, August 2020, (14-18).
• Published a review titled “A Critical Appraisal of Ishika Bansal’s Threads of Life & My Diary and Other Poems”, International Journal on Multicultural Literature, Vol. 10, July,2020, ISSN 2231-6248 Published by Dr. K.V. Dominic, Kerala: 2020, (57-60).
• Published a paper titled “Longing and Belonging in Amrita Pritam’s Autobiography The Revenue Stamp in Contemporary Vibes., Volume No. 15, Oct- Dec, 2019, Edited by Dr. Anil K. Sharma.(35-37) (Peer Reviewed National Journal)(ISSN0975-1750).
• Published a paper titled “Gender Barriers for Women Teachers in India”Vishleshan (Research Journal) Vol.15No.2 ISSN 2393-9931(2018)
• Published a paper titled “Strength and Unity: Bridging the Past and Present” Swadeshi Research Foundation: International Journal of Social Science and Management Studies .( ISSN 2454-4655 ) May, 2018.
• Published a paper titled “Dalit Literature: The Lit ‘Decolonized Voices” New English Literature of the Decolonised Nations, (ISBN9789387587137) January 2018(103 -115).
• Published a joint paper titled “Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni:Apart yet a Part of India” Research Innovator:International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN 2348-7674)Vol.III Issue II. April 2016.
• Published a paper titled “Erotic Constructs of Feminine Identity in Toni Morrison’s Sula” Margins and Feminisms, ed.Manoj Panda. Author Press. 2015.
• “Better Means for Better Ends: Toward Value Centered Higher Education” in the journal Anveeksha, Vol. 12, 2015.
• Published paper titled “Translation of the Short Stories of Harishankar Parsai: Satire as Literary Tool” in the journal Anveeksha, Vol. 11, July 2014.
• “Indian Working Women Woes: The Need to Reject and Act”, Indian Journal of Women and Development, Editor, Usha Rani, SV University, Tirupati in May 2014.
• Published a joint paper titled, “Systematizing Listening Skills for Creative, Self Directed Autonomous Language Learners” in the International peer reviewed journal Ruminations: A Peer Reviewed Bi-annual International Journal, Vol. 4, No.1, December 2013.
• Published a joint paper titled “Indian Working Women: Victims of Violence” for the book titled, Gender Violence Edited by Dr. Astha Bhanot, published by Pointer Publications, Jaipur in 2013.
• Publication paper titled “Bridges of Communication” in the journal Anveeksha,Volume 10, 2013.
• Published poem titled, “Moon’s Plight” in the journal Contemporary Vibes, Vol. 8, Issue no. 29, Oct- Dec 2012
• Published interview with Dr. Akhilesh Gumasta, the translator of Ramayana: The Hymns of Himalaya in the journal, Contemporary Vibes., Volume No. 8, Jan- March, 2013, Edited by Dr. Anil K. Sharma.
• “Orissa First, India Second: Jayant Mahapatra, the Poetic Konark of Indian Soil” was published in the multi-disciplinary journal, Ninad, 2012.
• “My Story: Narrativising the Self” was published in the journal, Contemporary Vibes, Edited by Dr. Anil Sharma, Roxana Printers, Chandigarh, 2012.
• “Musing on Khil Uthe Palash: A Book Review” Published in conceptlearnings.com July 14th 2012.
• Published poems online on www.poetspassion.com and in print media.
• “India Consciousness in the Poetry of A. K. Ramanujan”, Socio-Cultural Consciousness: Contemporary Indian Writing in English, Omega Publications, New Delhi in 2011, Edited by, Dr. Alka Purwar.
• “Poetry as Protest: Kamala Das’ Love Poetry”, E-Women International online journal, July 2011.
• City Diary of Jabalpur- “From the Heart of India”, E-Women International online journal, March 2011.
• “Kamala Das: Beloved or Betrayed?”,  Ninad, Jabalpur, 2010.
• “‘to be or not to be’: Working Women’s Woes”. International Journal for Women’s Studies. Ed. Sushma Dubey.  Women’s Study Centre, R.D.V.V., Jabalpur.(M.P.) Vol. I, No. 1, March 2008.
• “Earth, Nature & Life: A Meeting Point” (A joint paper with Mrs. S. Diwakar. Ecological Spirituality in Cross Cultural Perspective; New Delhi: Serials Pbl., 2007. Eds. Dr. (Fr.) Davis George, Fr.Valan Arasu, Dr.A. D’Souza, Dr. N. Pathak
• “Post Colonial Indian Poetry in English: Nissim Ezekiel, Kamala Das and A.K. Ramanujan”. Studying Indian Writing in English, 2007.
• “A Working Woman’s Problems of Gender Discrimination and Role Conflict: A Reflection”. Ninad, St. Aloysius College multidisciplinary journal, 2006.
• “Longing and Belonging in A. K. Ramanujan: India from Across Time and Space.”  Literati, 2006.
• “Transgression as Protest:  Pratibha Ray’s ‘Transgression’, Protest and Indian Fiction in English, 2006.
• “Good Means for Good Ends: Towards Value Centered Higher Education.”  University News, August 2006.
• “Surging Nationality, Drowning Sentimentality: Dimensions of Post-Colonial Indian Poetry in English”, Vishleshan, 2005.
• “Warring Impulses in Pratibha Ray’s ‘Trangression’ ” Indian Fiction In Translation, 2005.
• “A Truculent Spirit’s Voice: Protest of the Angst Within in Kamala Das’ My Story”, 2005.
• “Ramanujan’s ‘Obituary’, Small Scale Reflections on a Great Poem”.              Research Link, May 2005.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:

BOOKS:-

• Translations of Harishankar Parsai’s Short Stories, Rachnavali, Vol. II,  Jabalpur: SRF Publications, 2015.
• Autobiography as Art: The Novels of Charlotte Bronte, Agra: B.B. Sharma and Bros. 2005.

CO-EDITED:-

• Ecological Spirituality in Cross Cultural Perspective; New Delhi: Serials Pbl, 2007. Eds. Fr. Davis George, Fr. Valan Arasu, Dr. A. Dsouza, Dr. N. Pathak.
• Protest and Indian Fiction in English. Eds. U. Barat & Neelanjana Pathak, Jaipur: Surabhi Pbl.,2006.
• Protest and Aftermath in Post War Literature in English, Surabhi Pbl., 2005 (Eds U. Barat and Neelanjana Pathak).
• Co-editor of the book Gender Violence Edited by Dr. Astha Bhanot, published by Pointer Publications, Jaipur in 2013.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:

• • Published a paper titled “Jane Eyre: A Triumphant Assertion of a Feminist” Contemporary Vibes., Volume No. 8, Jan- March, 2018, Edited by Dr. Anil K. Sharma. (Peer Reviewed National Journal)
  •  Published a paper titled “Gender Barriers for Women Teachers in India”Vishleshan (Research Journal) Vol.15No.2 ISSN 2393-9931(2018)
  • Published a paper titled “Strength and Unity: Bridging the Past and Present” Swadeshi Research Foundation: International Journal of Social Science and Management Studies .( ISSN 2454-4655 ) May, 2018.
  • Published a paper titled “Dalit Literature: The Lit ‘Decolonized Voices” New English Literature of the Decolonised Nations, (ISBN9789387587137) January 2018(103 -115).
  • Published a joint paper titled “Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni:Apart yet a Part of India” Research Innovator:International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN 2348-7674)Vol.III Issue II. April 2016.
  • Published a paper titled “Erotic Constructs of Feminine Identity in Toni Morrison’s Sula” Margins and Feminisms, ed.Manoj Panda. Author Press. 2015.
  • “Better Means for Better Ends: Toward Value Centered Higher Education” in the journal Anveeksha, Vol. 12, 2015.
  • Published paper titled “Translation of the Short Stories of Harishankar Parsai: Satire as Literary Tool” in the journal Anveeksha, Vol. 11, July 2014.
  • “Indian Working Women Woes: The Need to Reject and Act”, Indian Journal of Women and Development, Editor, Usha Rani, SV University, Tirupati in May 2014.
  • Published a joined paper titled, “Systematizing Listening Skills for Creative, Self Directed Autonomous Language Learners” in the International peer reviewed journal Ruminations: A Peer Reviewed Bi-annual International Journal, Vol. 4, No.1, December 2013.
  • Published a joint paper titled “Indian Working Women: Victims of Violence” for the book titled, Gender Violence Edited by Dr. Astha Bhanot, published by Pointer Publications, Jaipur in 2013.
  • Publication paper titled “Bridges of Communication” in the journal Anveeksha,Volume 10, 2013.
  • Published poem titled, “Moon’s Plight” in the journal Contemporary Vibes, Vol. 8, Issue no. 29, Oct- Dec 2012
  • Published interview with Dr. Akhilesh Gumasta, the translator of Ramayana: The Hymns of Himalaya in the journal, Contemporary Vibes., Volume No. 8, Jan- March, 2013, Edited by Dr. Anil K. Sharma.
  •  “Orissa First, India Second: Jayant Mahapatra, the Poetic Konark of Indian Soil” was published in the multi-disciplinary journal, Ninad, 2012.
  • “My Story: Narrativising the Self” was published in the journal, Contemporary Vibes, Edited by Dr. Anil Sharma, Roxana Printers, Chandigarh, 2012.
  • “Musing on Khil Uthe Palash: A Book Review” Published in conceptlearnings.com July 14th 2012.
  • Published poems online on www.poetspassion.com and in print media.
  • “India Consciousness in the Poetry of A. K. Ramanujan”, Socio-Cultural Consciousness: Contemporary Indian Writing in English, Omega Publications, New Delhi in 2011, Edited by, Dr. Alka Purwar.
  • “Poetry as Protest: Kamala Das’ Love Poetry”, E-Women International online journal, July 2011.
  • City Diary of Jabalpur- “From the Heart of India”, E-Women International online journal, March 2011.
  • “Kamala Das: Beloved or Betrayed?”,  Ninad, Jabalpur, 2010.
  • “‘to be or not to be’: Working Women’s Woes”. International Journal for Women’s Studies. Ed. Sushma Dubey.  Women’s Study Centre, R.D.V.V., Jabalpur.(M.P.) Vol. I, No. 1, March 2008.
  • “Earth, Nature & Life: A Meeting Point” (A joint paper with Mrs. S. Diwakar. Ecological Spirituality in Cross Cultural Perspective; New Delhi: Serials Pbl., 2007. Eds. Dr. (Fr.) Davis George, Fr.Valan Arasu, Dr.A. D’Souza, Dr. N. Pathak
  • “Post Colonial Indian Poetry in English: Nissim Ezekiel, Kamala Das and A.K. Ramanujan”. Studying Indian Writing in English, 2007.
  • “A Working Woman’s Problems of Gender Discrimination and Role Conflict: A Reflection”. Ninad, St. Aloysius College multidisciplinary journal, 2006.
  • “Longing and Belonging in A. K. Ramanujan: India from Across Time and Space.”  Literati, 2006.
  • “Transgression as Protest:  Pratibha Ray’s ‘Transgression’, Protest and Indian Fiction in English, 2006.
  • “Good Means for Good Ends: Towards Value Centered Higher Education.”  University News, August 2006.
  • “Surging Nationality, Drowning Sentimentality: Dimensions of Post-Colonial Indian Poetry in English”, Vishleshan, 2005.
  • “Warring Impulses in Pratibha Ray’s ‘Trangression’ ” Indian Fiction In Translation, 2005.
  • “A Truculent Spirit’s Voice: Protest of the Angst Within in Kamala Das’ My Story”, 2005.
  • “Ramanujan’s ‘Obituary’, Small Scale Reflections on a Great Poem”.              Research Link, May 2005.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

• Recipient of “ Fellow Membership” (F.H.O.L.I.) from THE HOME OF LETTERS, Bhubaneshwar, (India), 2023.
• Recipient of “Emmanuel Kant Award” from THE HOME OF LETTERS, Bhubaneshwar, (India)
• Recipient of “Woman of the Year” from THE HOME OF LETTERS, Bhubaneshwar,(India).
• Biography included in Marquis’ Book of World’s Who 2012 (Published from America since 1890)
• Convener of UGC sponsored National Seminar Changing Trends in New Indian Poetry in English:  Challenges and Directions on 10th and 11th February 2012 successfully organized by St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur.
• “Editors Choice Award” for Creative and Critical Writing, 2010
• Recipient of “Saksharta Mitra Award” from State Resource Centre, Bhopal, 2010.

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2023:

• Chaired a session as Chairperson  in a National Seminar on “Education for Sustainability: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Higher Education” sponsored by ICSSR on 1-2 March,2024 organized by Department of Education, St.Aloysius College(Autonomous) Jabalpur.
• Chaired a session in a National seminar on “ NEP 2020: a Powerful Tool to Re-establish Bharat as Vishava Guru sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, Organized by St. Aloysius’ College(Autonomous) Jabalpur, on 27^th– 28^th Feb., 2023.

• Participated and completed the NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) organized by Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal from January 15-24
• Chaired a session as Chairperson in a National Seminar on “G20 and Green Growth: Collaborative Action for Sustainable Future Under Saptrishi Budget 2023”sponsored by ICSSR organized by Dept. of Commerce, St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur, M.P. on 24^th-25^th November,2023

• Delivered lecture on “Stereotypes and Prejudices” on Global Education Partnership Program organized by St Aloysius College, Jabalpur, MP on 6^th March, 2023.
• Delivered an Invited Talk on “ Interpretation of Poetry” organized by Dept. of English, Mahakoshal Arts & Commerce College, Jabalpur, MP on
• Participated as moderator of International Webinar on “Literature, Culture and Society” (Sponsored by RUSA) on 6^th -7^th February, 2023 organized by Mahakoshal Arts & Commerce College (Autonomous), Jabalpur, M.P.
• Delivered a virtual lecture on “ Interpretation of Poetry” organized by Kristu Jayanti College, Bangaluru on 27^th January,2023
• Delivered Expert Talk on titled “Exploring Shades of Myriad Flavours: Discovering Dhwani and Rasas in The Hymns of Himalayas” on 6 – 8 Jan, 2023 organized by Brahmrishi Mission, Jabalpur under joint Auspices of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India & Govt. of M.P. in collaboration with ICCR, New Delhi, IGNCA, New Delhi, World Association for Vedic Studies, Texas, USA, Municipal Corporation of Jabalpur, Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan

2022:

• Delivered lecture as a Resource Person in National SANDESHHARIKA WOMEN’S SEMINAR on “Keeping Faith Alive: Struggles, Resilience & Victories of Women in the Face of Covid Pandemic” organized by Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur, M.P.on 23^rd April, 2022.
• Five Days Faculty Development Programme on “Professional Ethics and Being a Leader of Excellence” organized by IQAC Cell St. Aloysius’College (autonomous), Jabalpur, M.P. on 22^nd -26^th February, 2021.
• Delivered lecture as a Special Speaker in International Webinar on “English as a GLOBAL Language” (Sponsored by State Project Directorate Dept. of Higher Education Govt. of M.P. Bhopal under the World Bank Project of M.P. Higher Education Quality Improvement Program (MPHEQIP) organized by Dept. of English, Govt. M.H. College of Home Science & Science for Women, Jabalpur, M.P. India on 23^rd February, 2021.
• Delivered keynote address on “ Vocal without Vocal Chords: Meta communication”in the National Webinar “Fostering Effective Communication Skills” organized by Dept. of English, Govt. P.G. College, Tikamgarh(M.P.) on 5^th January, 2021.
• Five Days Faculty Development Programme on “ Teaching Learning and Evaluation for Alliance with Revised Blooms Taxonomy” organized by Dept. of Education, St. Aloysius’ College, (autonomous), Jabalpur, M.P. on 14^th-18^thDecember, 2020.
• Delivered lecture as a Chairperson in an E-Seminar on “Language, Literature and Life” organized by iSPELL India on 13^th December, 2020.
• Participated in National Training Programme on “Intellectual Property Rights and Patentling: A New Vision” organized by R & D Centre, St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur, M.P. on 18^th-19^th November,2020.
• Participated in oneday National E-Seminar entitled “Why do We Read Shakespeare Today?” organized by iSPELL on October11, 2020.
• Resource Person in Confluence -2020 International Student Faculty Exchange Programme in Arts and Humanities discipline, delivered lecture on “Error Terror: What it takes to not make mistakes in English Language Usage” on 24^th September,2020 organized by St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur, M.P.
• Delivered a lecture on “Bridges of Communication” for a STTP in Global Engineering College, Jabalpur on 6^th2020.
• Delivered Expert Talk on titled “A Holy Rendition of Himalayan Heights: Dissection of a Divine, Devotional Delight” on 28th Jan, 2020 organized by Brahmrishi Mission, Jabalpur under joint Auspices of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India & Govt. of M.P.

2021:

• Participated in International Faculty Enrichment Programme on “Towards Enhanced Digitization: Mentoring the Mentors” organized by the Department of Management under the Aegis of Internal Quality Assurance Cell, St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur on 3^rd and 4^th December2021
• Delivered lecture as Chairperson in International Interdisciplinary Conference on “Narratives, Self and Identities: Traditions and Innovations” organized by School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Reva University in collaboration with iSPELL and Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, England. on 31^st
• Delivered lecture as Chairperson in National E-Seminar on “Conceptualizing Digital Humanities: An Oxymoronic Dilemma” organized by Social Sciences & Indian Society for the Promotion of English Language and Literature (iSPELL) on 27^th June, 2021.
• Participated in the Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Literature and Humanity”     organized by School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences & Indian Society for the Promotion of English Language and Literature(iSPELL) and Reva University, held from 24^th-28^th May, 2021.
• Participated in the 5-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Rejuvenation of Literature and Language : From Pandemic to Pan- Academic” organized by School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences & Indian Society for the Promotion of English Languageand Literature(iSPELL), held from 17^th-21^st May, 2021. Delivered lecture as Resource Person  in International E-Symposium on “Disasters and Literature “ jointly organized by Research Chronicle, International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Mumbai, India, Asia-Pacific-Association of Multimedia Assisted Language Learning (APAMALL), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Dr. TatyasahebNatu College of Arts and Senior College of Commerce, Margtamhane, Ratnagiri, India and Devi AhilyaVishyavidyalaya, Indore, M.P. India on 13^th April, 2021.
• Five Days Faculty Development Programme on “Professional Ethics and Being a Leader of Excellence” organized by IQAC Cell St. Aloysius’College (autonomous), Jabalpur, M.P. on 22^nd -26^th February, 2021.

2020

• Five Days Faculty Development Programme on “ Teaching Learning and Evaluation for Alliance with Revised Blooms Taxonomy” organized by Dept. of Education, St. Aloysius’ College, (autonomous), Jabalpur, M.P. on 14^th-18^thDecember, 2020.
• Participated in National Training Programme on “Intellectual Property Rights and Patentling: A New Vision” organized by R & D Centre, St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur, M.P. on 18^th-19^th November,2020.
• Participated in oneday National E-Seminar entitled “Why do We Read Shakespeare Today?” organized by iSPELL on October11, 2020.
• Moderator in National Poetry Reading Session organized by iSPELL.
• Participated in National Quiz on General English and English Literature Competence: English is Fun1” organized by Department of English, Govt. Mata Shabari Naveen Girl’s PG College, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh, on 9^th July, 2020.
• Participated in National Webinar on “Skilled and Independent India in Post Covid-19 Era” organized by SSN MIMT College Narsinghpur, M.P. on 3^rd June,2020.
• Participated in the three day Multidisciplinary National Webinar on “ From Local to Global : The Revolutionary Changes in Technology, Culture and Literature” jointly organized by S.S.V.P. Sanstha’s L.K. Dr. P.R. Ghogrey Science College, Dhule and Khandesh Chapter of English Language Teacher’s Association of India (ELTAI) on 1^st, 2^nd, & 3^rd May, 2020.

2019:

• Participated in NAAC sponsored National Seminar on “Accreditation, Ranking, and Quality: A Paradigm Shift for Strategic Enhancement of Higher Education in India” on 8^th-9^th Nov,2019 organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell in St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur, M.P.