Name: Dr. Niharika Singh
Assistant Professor
Area:Indian Writings in English, Dalit Literature
Qualification: MA, DCA, M.Phil, Ph.D.
Contact:+91 0761 2620738 Ext 217
Email:1808shifa@gmail.com

Professional Experience

  • Asst. Prof., English: July  2009 onwards till date, St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur
  • Asst. Prof., English: July  2008-09 Hawabagh Women’s College, Jabalpur
  • Published an article on “Migration and Language: Review” in book on ‘Migrant Labour: Issues and Challenges’, (Edited by Dr. Fr. Valan Arasu and Dr. Elena Philip), ISBN: 978-93-92367-33-9, Shree Vinayak Publication, Agra, 2022.
  • Published a paper in Conference Proceedings of a National Seminar on “Changing Trends in Teaching and Learning, English Language and Literature”, titled, “Mobile Learning: A New Mobile Learning Tutor” with ISBN No.978-81-951729-9-3 in July, 2021.
  • Published a paper titled “Psalms as Spiritual Confessions: Re-reading Nissim Ezekiel’s Latter Day Psalms 06” in LANGLIT: An International Peer Reviewed Journal, 7 Issue 4, May 2021.
  • Published a paper titled “A Study of Gender Discrimination in Tara and A Doll’s House” in LANGLIT: An International Peer Reviewed Journal, 6 Issue 2 November 2019.
  • Published a paper titled “Hegemony of the Patriachs over Dalit Men: A Study of Select Short Stories of Mahawaeta Devi” in LANGLIT: An International Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol. 5 Issue 4 May 2019.
  • Published a paper titled “In Pursuit of Happiness: Women in Selected Breast Stories of Mahasweta Devi” Swadeshi Research Foundation: International Journal of Social Science and Management Studies( ISSN 2454-4655 ) March, 2018.
  • Published a paper titled “Mahasweta Devi: A Woman Writer of Decolonized India of the 21st Century” New English Literature of the Decolonised Nations (ISBN 9789387587137) January 2018.
  • Research Paper published in a book on The Theatre of Mahesh Dattanititled “Identity Crisis in Mahesh Dattani’s Tara” Editor Dr. Mohini Khot with an ISBN number in 2015.
  • Published a paper title “Mapping the Journey of Dalits with Special Reference to Mahasweta Devi” in a Peer Reviewed International Journal Creative Discourse, published by Govt. k. R. G. Post Graduate (Auto.) College, Gwalior with ISSN No. 2348-9979, Vol1. /No.1/July 2014.
  • Published a paper in a book titled Nativism: Indian English Fiction, on “Dalits and Dalit Writings: An Overview” Editor J. P. Singh et. All. with an ISBN No. 978-81-7487-882-3 in March 2014.
  • Research Paper published in the proceedings of a National Seminar on The Theatre of Mahesh Dattani titled “Identity Crisis in Mahesh Dattani’s Tara” with an ISBN number 978-81-926011-0-6 in 2013.
  • Published paper in Literacy: Time to Act for Nation Buildingtitled “Youths as Symbols of the Winds of Change”. ed.  Dr. Swati Chandrokar, Bhopal, State Resource Centre, 2010.

2021

  • Attended a Refresher Course, “Online Refresher Course in English: Recent Trends in English Literature” from 7-19 February 2022.
  • Attended an International Faculty Enrichment Programme on “Towards Enhanced Digitalization: Mentoring the Mentors” on 3-4 December 2021 organised by the Department of Management, St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur (M.P).
  • Attended and presented paper in a One Day Virtual National Conference on “Changing Trends in Teaching and Learning, English Language and Literature” on 22 July, 2021organised by Patrician College of Arts & Science, Chennai.
  • Attended a Fourteen Days Faculty Development Programme on “Development of Online Courses for SWAYAM” organised by School of Computer Science & IT and Online Cell, Uttrakhand Open University, Himachal Pradesh in collaboration with Commonwealth Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) New Delhi from 14-28 September 2021
  • Attended and presented paper in an E-Seminar on “Khushwant Singh: A Writer of Protean Sensibilities” on 3-4 September 2021 organised by the Department of English, St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur (M.P).
  • Attended a Five Days Faculty Development “Best Practices in Development of E-Content” organized by Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of India from 10-15 August 2021.
  • Attended a Five Days FDP on “Professional Ethics and Being a Leader of Excellence” R &D Cell, organised by St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous) Jabalpur (M.P) from 22-26 February 2021.

2020

  • Attended a National Seminar on “Migrant Labour: Issues and Challenges” organized by the Department of Economics, Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur (M.P)
  • Attended a Five days Faculty Development Progrmme on “Teaching Learning and Evaluation for Alliance with Revised Blooms Taxonomy” organised by Department of Education St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous) Jabalpur (M.P) on 14-18 December 2020.

 

2019

  • National Seminar on Envisioning a Healthy India: Health, Hygiene Mother and Child. Held at St. Aloysius’ College Jabalpur. M.P held from 21st February to 23rd February 2019.
  • International Interdisciplinary Conference on “Caste, Race and Gender: A Politics of Hegemony” from 21-23 February, 2019 organised by Shri Tukoji Rashtrasant University, Nagpur (Maharashtra)

2018

  • 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.

2017

  • Attended a Training Programme sponsored by United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia on “Project Based Learning and Need of Academic Audit in Enhancing Quality of Higher Education” to be held on 27th & 28th January, 2017 organized by the department of Economics and Computer Science, St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur.

2016

  • Attended a Training Programme sponsored by United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia on “Project Based Learning and Need of Academic Audit in Enhancing Quality of Higher Education” to be held on 27th & 28th January, 2017 organized by the department of Economics and Computer Science, St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur.
  • Attended an International World Conference on Ramayana organized by Brahmrishi Mission Samiti, Jabalpur under joint auspices of Ministry of Culture State Govt. of Madhya Pradesh on 21-23 December, 2016 at ManasBhavan, Jabalpur
  • Attended and presented paper in a National Seminar organized by the department of Economics and Computer Science, St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur on “Academic Audit: An Effective Means for Self Evaluation” on 21 -22 October, 2016.

2015

  • Participated in a two day National Seminar sponsored by National Women Commission for Women, New Delhi  on “Marginalization of Women: Challenges and Prospects towards Empowerment” organized by the Women’s Studies & Research Centre, Rani DurgavatiVishwavidhyala on 5th – 6th November 2015.
  • Attended an Invited Lecture delivered by Prof. O. P. Budholia, on 27th August 2015, at HawabaghWomens’ College on “Nirvana and Analysis of Plays by GirishKarnad”.
  • Participated in a National Workshop organized by the Indian National Trust for At Culture and Heritage on “MahilaShashaktikaranSaptah” from 1st to 9th March 2015.
  • Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on RUSA: A Strategic Intervention for Enhancement of Higher Education in India and presented paper on “Internationalization of Higher Education in India: Need of the Hour” on 19th & 201th March 2015.

2014

  • Participated in a National Workshop on “Selection of Titles for Research in English” oragnized by Department of Post Graduate Studies & Research in English, Rani DuragavatiVishwavidhyala on 27th – 28th September, 2014.
  • Participated and presented Paper on “Shifting Focus from Teaching-Learning to CCEs and Exams” in a two days National Seminar on “Changing Scenario of the Education System organized by the Govt. M. H. College of Home Science & Science for Women on 21st -22nd February 2014.

2013

  • Attended a UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Effective Communication and Presentation Skills” organized by the Department of Management Studies, St. Aloysius’ College on 19th -20th December, 2013.
  • Attended  and Presented paper on “Mapping the Journey of Dalits with Special to Mahasweta Devi “in an International Conference  on “Literature, Language and Communication: An Essential Trident” organized by the Amity University, Lucknow Campus, on the 9th -10th December 2013.
  • Participated in two Workshops  on “Business Ethics and Shakespeare”  conducted by Prof. Amitav Roy, Prof. Bryan Reynolds and Prof. Emi Hamana  and “Business Communication and Languages ”  conducted by  Prof. Subir  Dhar and Prof. Sheila Cavangh at the  International Conference  on “Literature, Language and Communication: An Essential Trident” organized by the Amity University, Lucknow Campus, in collaboration with Shakespeare Society of Eastern India, Kolkatta,  on the 9th -10th December 2013 .
  • Participated in a National Seminar on “Native Modernity in Indian English Fiction” and presented paper titled “Dalit and Dalit Writings: An Overview” organized by the Department of English Dr. BhagwatSahay Govt. College, Gwalior on 16th -17th March 2013.
  • Attended a National Seminar on “The Theatre of Mahesh Dattani” on 9th February 2013 organized by the Department of English, St. Mira’s College, Pune (Maharashtra).
  • Attended a National Seminar on “ShikshaKeAjastraStrot Swami Vivekananda” in Govt. MH College of Home Science College at Jabalpur on 16th & 17th January 2013.

2012

  • Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “English Language Teaching: A Holistic Approach” on 19th and 20th March 2012 organized by the Department of English, Govt. M. K. B Arts & Commerce College, Jabalpur (M.P.)
  • Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Voicing the Silence” on 17th and 18th February 2012 in Govt. Jijabai Girls College, Indore and presented paper on .
  • Attended “Investor Awareness Programme” organized under the aegis of Investor Education and Protection Fund by Jabalpur Chapter of Cost Accountants held in St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur on 3rd March 2012.
  • Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Changing Trends in New Indian Poetry in English: Challenges and Directions” on 10th & 11th January 2012 organized by the Department of English, St. Aloysius’ (Auto.) College, Jabalpur.

2008

  • Attended UGC Workshop on “A Comparative Approach to Literature” in 2008 held in Department of Post-Graduate and Research in English, RDVV, Jabalpur.
  1. Organised an E-Seminar on “Khushwant Singh: A Writer of Protean Sensibilities” on 3-4 September 2021
  1. D Thesis:

On “Voice of the Voiceless: Dalit Representation in the Fiction of Mahasweta Devi” in April 2018 to RDVV and awarded in 2019.

Minor Research Project:

“From Margins to Centre: Mahasweta Devi’s Contribution to Dalit Literature” was sanctioned by UGC, Bhopal with sum of Rs. 1,75000/- (2015-2017).

Achievements:

  • Saksharta Mitra Award in February 2010
  • University Gold Medalist for Highest marks in English at the Post Graduate level in 2008
  • Mrs. Roli Srivastava Memorial Award by Dr. G. C Srivastava for continued Excellence Studies in the Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research, RDVV
  • Winner of Prof. Mulk Raj Malhotra Gold Medal  for Highest Marks in English Literature in Graduation in 2006
  • Organised and Presented research papers at national and international seminars, conferences and workshops.

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