Name: Dr. Soma Guha Das
Assistant Professor
Area:Indian Writing in English & Diaspora
Qualification:MA, M.Phil, Ph.D
Contact:+91 0761 2620738 Ext 217
Email:lsomaguha@gmail.com

📅Last Updated on September 11, 2023

Work Experience    –

  •  Eight years as Assistant Professor in St. Aloysius (Auto) College, Jabalpur –UG &PG classes.
  • Published an article titled “ The Book of Life: Swami Vivekananda Guide to Purposeful Living and Spiritual Growth into the 21st Century and Beyond” in the Peer Reviewed Refereed Research journal, Contemporary Vibes., Volume No. 14, Issue No:56, July- Sept., 2019, (ISSN 0975-1750) Edited by Dr. Anil K. Sharma.
  • Published an article titled “Wings to Spirituality through Tourism in Kolkata” Swadeshi Research Foundation Vol.5,No. 4, 2 Ed,Feb.2018,255-257(UGC Approved Multidisciplinary Journal) ISSN: 2394-3580,International Peer Refereed, Review, Indexing & Impact Factor 3.9 .
  • “Desai’s Maya: A Woman with a Decolonized Mind” for the book titled,   “New English Literature of the Decolonized Nations.( ISBN 9789387587137) was published by B.R.Publishing Corporation, Delhi, edited by Dr. Alok Chonsoria, Dr. Shahewar Syed, 2018.(159-164).
  • Published an article titled Jhumpa Lahiri : A Creator of a New Woman. IJELLH (International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities), [S.l.], v. 5, n. 7, aug. 2017. ISSN 2321-7065. Available at: http://ijellh.com/OJS/index.php/OJS/article/view/2903. Date accessed: 30 jan. 2018.(  UGC approved journals)
  • Published an article titled “A Kaleidoscope of Indian Cross- Cultural Writing in English” International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities.Issue June 2016(ISSN-2321-7065, SJIF Impact Factor 4.287, Indexed Refereed & Peer Reviewed Journal).
  • Published an article titled “Breaking the Silence in Shashi Deshpande’s That Long Silence” in Research Scholar: An International Refereed E-journal on Literary Exploration Vol.4, Issue II, May 2016.
  • Published an article titled “Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: Apart yet a Part of India” in Research Innovator: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Vol.III Issue II: April 2016(ISSN 2348-7674)
  • Published an article in Indian Journal of Women and Development, May 2014.peer reviewed journal(ISSN:2231-3974) titled “Indian Working Women Woes: The Need to Reject and Act”. (1-13), ed.,D.Usha Rani, published by Centre for women’s Studies & Centre for Extension Studies, S.V. University, Tirupati.
  • Published an article in The International Journal of Culture, Literature and Criticism Vol. 9,April 2014 ”(ISSN: 0976-1608) ed. Jyotisha Sinha, Allahabad, Dixit Press, 2014. titled   “Alienation and Assimilation of Female Protagonists in Jhumpa Lahiri’s Selected Stories”(ISSN: 0976-1608)
  • Published an article in Ruminations: A Peer-Reviewed Bi-Annual International Journal for Analysis and Research in Humanities and Social Science, Vol.4 No.1 Dec. 2013, (ISSN2229-6751) (167-175)
  • A joint paper “Indian Working Women: Victims of Violence” for the book titled, Gender Violence (ISBN 978-81-7132-757-7) was published by Pointer Publishers, Jaipur and Edited by Dr. Astha Bhanot, 2013.(242-250)
  • 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, (ISSN 0975-1750) Edited by Dr. Anil K. Sharma.
  • Published an article in The International Journal of Culture, Literature and Criticism (ISSN: 0976-1608) Vol.5 April 2012,titled “Comparison between Naranyan’s Two Women in The Dark Room and The Printer of Sign. Ed. Jyotisha Sinha, Allahabad, Dixit Press, 2012. (89-95)
  • “Indian Women in R.K. Ramanujan’s Selected Poems” was published in the multi-disciplinary journal, Ninad, ed., Neelanjana Pathak, Jabalpur,2012.
  • Published an article titled “Literacy and Woman’’ in Literacy: Time to Act for Nation Building Education,ed., Swati Chandorkar, Bhopal  State resource centre, 2010.
  • Attended “2nd World Ramayana Conference” organized by Brahmrishi Mission under joint Auspices of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India & Govt.of M.P.on 26th-29th Jan, 2020 in Jabalpur, M.P.
  • presented a paper titled “Comparative Study of Life-style Diseases in Select Stories”in an UGC sponsored National Seminar on “ Envisioning a Healthy India: Health, Hygiene, Mother and Child” on 21-23 Feb. 2019 organised by St. Aloysius College(Autonomous) College.
  • Participated and presented a paper titled “Wings to Spirituality through Tourism in Kolkata” in an International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Tourism & Development (I.C.M.R.T.D.) organized by Gyan Ganga  Group of Institute, Vikramaditya College, Jabalpur, M.P. on 11-12 Feb.2018 at Arihant Palace. Jabalpur, M.P.
  • Participated in UGC sponsored National Seminar cum Workshop on “Innovative Trends in English Language and Literature” on 25-26 August 2017 organised by Department of English and ELT@I Jabalpur Chapter.
  • Participated and presented a paper titled “Desai’s Maya: A Woman with a Decolonized Mind”in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “ New English Literature of the Decolonized”   organized by the Dept. of PG Studies in English, Hawabagh Women’s College, Jabalpur on 21-22 March, 2017.
  • Participated and presented a paper titled “E-Learning: Conquering Distances through Communication” in a National Seminar on “Barriers to English Communication:Its Concept and Problems” organized by Dept. of English, Govt. Digvijay P.G. Auto. College, Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh on 19- 20 January, 2017.
  • Participated and presented a paper titled “Women as Instruments of Change in the Ramayana”, on “The World Ramayana Conference” organized by Brahmrishi Mission Samiti, Jabalpur (Under Joint Auspices of Culture, Govt.of M.P on 21, 22, 23 Dec. 2016. .
  • Participated and presented a paper titled “Academic Audit: A Tool to Enhance Teaching-Learning Process in Higher Education”on a National Conference organized by the Dept of Economics and Computer Science &Application, St. Aloysius College. Jabalpur. On 21-22 October, 2016
  • Participated in a Seminar (State) on “Shodh-Pravidhi ebam Shodh ke Naye Ayaam”organized by Govt.M.K.B (Autonomous) Arts and Commerce College, Jabalpur, (M.P) on 11th -12th March,2016.
  • Participated and presented a paper titled “Women in the Selected Short Stories of Jhumpa Lahiri” in a National Seminar on “Marginalization of Women: Challenges and Prospects towards Empowerment “organized by Women’s Studies & Research Centre, RDVV, Jabalpur (MP) on 5th Nov.-6th  Nov., 2015.
  • Participated in a Workshop on “ Human Values Developmental Programme”(HVDP) organized by All India Association for Christian Higher Education, New Delhi &  St. Aloysius College (Auto), Jabalpur, (M.P) at St Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur, on 16th  – 17th June, 2015.
  • Participated in a National Seminar (Rashtriya Karyashala Sah Vyakhyan) on  “Bharat Me Mahila Lekhan Bimarsha Tatha Mahila Lekhika, Kabi Sahithyakar Ek Punrawalokon” organized by Indian National Trust for Art Culture and Heritage on 1st-9th March, 2015 Jabalpur.
  • Participated in a National Workshop on “Selection of Titles for Research in English” organized Dept.of P.G. Studies& Research in English, RDVV, Jabalpur on 27th Sept.- 28th Sept., 2014.
  • Participated in a Symposium on “ Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language” organized by Dept. of English, Govt. Mahakoshal Arts &Commerce Autonomous College Jabalpur (M.P) and English Language Teacher’s Association of India (ELTAI) Jabalpur Chapter at Govt. Mahakoshal Arts &Commerce Autonomous College Jabalpur (M.P) on 22nd March, 2014.
  • Participated in a National Seminar on “Changing Scenario of the Education System” organized by Dept. of Language, Govt. M.H. College of Home Science & Science for Women(Autonomous), Jabalpur (M.P) on 21st – 22nd Feb.,2014.
  • Participated in “Global Peace Conference” organized by “Society for Brotherhood and Peace” on 23th Feb. 2014,in Govt. M. H. College of Science &Home Science for Women (Auto), Jabalpur (M.P)
  •  Participated in National Workshop on “Effective Business Communication and Presentation Skills on 19th & 20th December, 2013 organized by St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur,M.P.
  • Participated in Workshop on “Professional Development” organized by English Language Teacher’s Association of India (ELTAI) Jabalpur Chapter on 2nd Feb. 2013 in Govt. Mahakoshal Arts &Commerce Autonomous College Jabalpur (M.P).
  • Attended National Workshop on “Capability Building for Women Managers in Higher Education: Sensitization/Awareness/Motivation workshop organized by University Grant Commission on 26thFeb-2nd March 2013 in Govt. Kamala Raja Girl’s (Auto) PG College, Gwalior.
  • Participated and presented a paper in the National Seminar on “Dynamics of Translation: New Horizons” on 23rd – 24th March, 2013 titled “Re-writing an Epic: Dr. A. Gumashta’s Translation of Ramayana: The Hymns of the Himalaya” organized by Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, Bhopal.
  • Presented a paper in the National Seminar on “English Language Teaching: A Holistic Approach” on 19th and 20th March 2012 titled “Teaching of Grammar: Less Theory More Practice” organized by Govt.M.K.B (Autonomous) Arts and Commerce College, Jabalpur, (M.P).
  • Presented a paper in the National Seminar on “Changing Trends in New Indian Poetry in English: Challenges and Directions” titled “Indian Women in R.K. Ramanujan’s Selected Poems”on 10th & 11th Feb.2012 organized by St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur, (M.P) and were a core committee member of this UGC sponsored National national seminer.
  • Participated in UGC Workshop on “A Comparative Approach to Literature” on 5th & 6th December, 2008 in Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur.
  • Jabalpur Delivered an invited talk on “Rasa Theory,” in St. Aloysius’ (Auto) College, on 9th March, 2010.
  • presented a paper titled “Desai’s Maya: A Woman with a Decolonized Mind”in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “ New English Literature of the Decolonized”   organized by the Dept. of PG Studies in English, Hawabagh Women’s College, Jabalpur on 21-22 March, 2017.
  • presented a paper titled “E-Learning: Conquering Distances through Communication” in a National Seminar on “Barriers to English Communication:Its Concept and Problems” organized by Dept. of English, Govt. Digvijay P.G. Auto. College, Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh on 19- 20 January, 2017.
  • Ppresented a paper titled “Women as Instruments of Change in the Ramayana”, on “The World Ramayana Conference” organized by Brahmrishi Mission Samiti, Jabalpur (Under Joint Auspices of Culture, Govt.of M.P on 21, 22, 23 Dec. 2016 .
  • presented a paper titled “Academic Audit: A Tool to Enhance Teaching-Learning Process in Higher Education”on a National Conference organized by the Dept of Economics and Computer Science &Application, St. Aloysius College. Jabalpur. On 21-22 October, 2016
  • Presented a paper titled “Women in the Selected Short Stories of Jhumpa Lahiri” in a National Seminar on “Marginalization of Women: Challenges and Prospects towards Empowerment “organized by Women’s Studies & Research Centre, RDVV, Jabalpur (MP) on 5th Nov.-6th  Nov., 2015.
  • Presented a paper in the National Seminar on “Dynamics of Translation: New Horizons” on 23rd – 24th March, 2013 titled “Re-writing an Epic: Dr. A. Gumashta’s Translation of Ramayana: The Hymns of the Himalaya” organized by Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, Bhopal.
  • Presented a paper in the National Seminar on “English Language Teaching: A Holistic Approach” on 19th and 20th March 2012 titled “Teaching of Grammar: Less Theory More Practice” organized by Govt.M.K.B (Autonomous) Arts and Commerce College, Jabalpur, (M.P).
  • Presented a paper in the National Seminar on “Changing Trends in New Indian Poetry in English: Challenges and Directions” titled “Indian Women in R.K. Ramanujan’s Selected Poems”on 10th & 11th Feb.2012 organized by St. Aloysius’ College, Jabalpur, (M.P) and were a core committee member of this UGC sponsored National national 3seminer.

Literary Membership

  • Member of ‘English Language Teaching Association India’.
  • Member of The International Journal of Culture, Literature and Criticism
  • Member of The Contemporary Vives

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