Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Sheetal Sharma, Centre for European Studies

# 305, School of International Studies, New Building Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India sheetal88@gmail.com, sheetal@mail.jnu.ac.in

Ph. 011-26704148 (office), 011-26738714 (direct)

Research Interests Culture and Society in Europe

Diaspora Studies Gender and Empowerment of women

Methodology of Social Sciences, Sociological theories Research Methodology

Education and Social Development

Master and Doctoral Supervision

Dr. Sheetal Sharma offers M.Phil and Ph.D supervision in the broad areas of International relations with a focus on the sociological understanding of nature, structure, and dynamics of social and cultural institutions in Europe.

Biography

Dr. Sheetal Sharma is Assistant Professor at the Centre for European Studies. Prior to her joining JNU, she was Lecturer since 1999 at Institute of Technology and Management, Gurgaon, India, and taught emergence of Sociological Theory in Europe and Methodology of Social Sciences as curriculum of degree program of London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Dr. Sharma holds a BA (Hon) in Sociology from the University of Delhi, and holds post graduate and doctorate degree in Sociology from the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her research interests include social and cultural issues in contemporary Europe and India and their historical roots, Multiculturalism and Diversity, Methodology of Social Sciences, Gender and empowerment of women. Dr. Sharma avidly follows methodological and theoretical trends in Social Sciences and International Relations. She writes regularly on socially relevant issues in India and Europe for journals and magazines of national and International repute. She is also interested in and writes on issues relevant to education in India particularly higher education. She has completed Video Lecture

Series in Sociology for CIET, NCERT’ s project NROER (National Repository for Educational Resources and Training, these lectures can be accessed on NROER website). She has also been invited as a discussant on number of programs on radio and TV. She has presented papers in a number of national and International Seminars and conferences. Dr. Sharma has also successfully organized national/ International Seminars and lectures at the university. At the Centre for European Studies, she offers M.Phil and PhD supervision in the broad areas of International relations with a focus on the sociological understanding of nature, structure, and dynamics, of social and cultural institutions in Europe. She takes compulsory course in Research Methodology and is offering a course on European society titled as Social Structure and Dynamics in Europe at M.Phil level, Globalization, Culture and Social Change at MA, and other courses offered by Centre for European Studies at MA and BA level.

Awards/ Fellowships/ Grants

• Awarded JNU Research Excellence Award for outstanding contribution and excellence in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities for the year 2018-19 in the Young Scholars Category.

• Awarded Financial Grant on Network titled as REACTIK - cReative Economy And Cultural International link, as partner institution (along with Network partners from Israel, New Zealand, Japan, and Denmark) under the Framework of Erasmus+ Program - Jean Monnet Network- 2018 for Intercultural studies 2018-2021.

• Awarded Financial Grant on Module titled as ‘Society, Culture, and Social Change in Europe’, under the Framework of Erasmus+ Program - Jean Monnet Activities- 2017, to promote European Studies from 2017-2020.

• Awarded the UPF Erasmus+ mobility grant, for Staff mobility for teaching and training between programme and partner countries, KA107 -2016, as VISITING SCHOLAR to University of Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain, from 9-14th Oct, 2017.

• Received Financial grant for the project titled as ‘Socio-cultural aspects of Indian Diaspora in the UK: A Sociological Study’ under UPoE (University of Potential Excellence) call by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, from 2015-2019.

Membership of Organizations/Committee/ Boards etc.

• Nominated by Ministry of Human Resource Development, as Member-Expert in the subject-field of Sociology, and Gender Studies in Selection Committee for the ‘2018 Commonwealth Scholarship in the United Kingdom’ offered by the Government of United Kingdom.

• Nominated as Subject Matter Expert in Sociology to Develop e-contents for MOOC for School Education by MHRD, online courses to be offered through SWAYAM platform of Government of India, at CIET, NCERT Central Institute of Educational Technology, National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi.

• Life member of Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi. • Member- Culture in VMC (Vidyalaya Management Committee) of Kendriya Vidyalaya,

Sector-8, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110022 since 2012. • Member of Editorial Board of Journal of International Studies, published by Sage. • Nominated by Ministry of Human Resource Development, as Member-Expert in the subject-

field of Sociology , in Selection Committee for the ‘2016 Commonwealth Scholarship in the United Kingdom’ offered by the Government of United Kingdom.

Selected Publications/Conference Papers

Books:

• Legal Profession and Women: A Study in Professions and Gender, 2006, Cosmos Bookhive Publications, Gurgaon, India.

Journal:

• Guest Editor of Journal of School of International Studies, International Studies, Volume 52, Number 1-4, January-October, 2015, Published by Sage.

Chapters in Books:

• Multiculturalism in India and Europe: Policy and Practice, in Gulshan Sachdeva (edited) Challenges in Europe, Indian Perspectives, Palgrave Macmilan, 2019, pg-271-290.

• Superdiversity In Delhi: A Historical Understanding, in Tiziana Caponio, Peter Scholten and Ricard Zapata-Barrero (edited), The Routledge Handbook to the Governance of Migration and Diversity in Cities, Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group: London and New York (2019).

• Impact of Globalisation and Economic Transition upon Status of Women in Central and Eastern European Countries (page 55-71) in Education Philosophy in the Global and National Measurement, Rostov-on-Don, 2018. Count monogr. Scientific Ed .: A.U. Albekov, A.M. Starostin, A.Yu. Goloborodko. - Rostov n / D .: Izd-polygri. RSUU complex (RINH), 2018. - 312 p.

• Gender Equality in Nordic Countries: How much Real, How much Successful? in Bhaswati Sarkar (edited), India and the Nordics in a Changing World, 2018, Kaveri Books, New Delhi.

• Politics of Environment: Green Parties in Europe as a Model for India, in Manish Kumar (edited), Globalisation, Environment and Social Justice: Perspectives, Issues and Concerns, Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group: London, (2018).

• Freedom or Subjugation: Interpreting the Subjectivity of Women in Indian Diaspora Communities (2018) in Amba Pande (edited) Women in the Indian Diaspora, Springer Nature Singapore Pvt Ltd. page 39-52

• Pakistani Diaspora in the United Kingdom (2017), in RK Jain (edited), India, Europe and Pakistan, KW Publishers, New Delhi. Pp, 213-238.

• South Asian Diaspora in the UK, in R.K. Jain (edited) The European Union and South Asia. KW Publishers Pvt Ltd: New Delhi. pg 152-176.

• Sociology of Law: Some Reflections, (2014), in Yogendra Singh (edited) Development and Change, ICSSR Research Surveys and Explorations in Indian Sociology, Vol. 2, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, pg. 146-166. (Co-authored with Prof. J.S. Gandhi).

• Multiculturalism and the Social Structure in India and Europe, (2014), in R.K. Jain (edited) Multiculturalism in India and Europe, Aakar Books: New Delhi, pg. 1-25.

• Social Integration in Multicultural Societies: A comparative Study of India and Europe, (2014), in R.K. Jain (edited) Multiculturalism in India and Europe, Aakar Books: New Delhi, pg. 49-71.

Video Lecture Series published online by CIET, NCERT

Subject: Political Science, NCERT, Class 12, Book: Contemporary World Politics http://nroer.gov.in/55ab34ff81fccb4f1d806025/page/5807833616b51c1862e129e8

Subject: Sociology, NCERT, Class 12, Book: Social Change and Development in India http://nroer.gov.in/55ab34ff81fccb4f1d806025/page/580f1c4316b51c6859048b90

Subject: Political Science, NCERT, Class 11, Book: Political Theory: An Introduction http://nroer.gov.in/55ab34ff81fccb4f1d806025/page/58074a6416b51c7771a80968

Research Papers/ Articles Published: • Social and Political Participation of Indian Diaspora in the UK, International Studies, Journal

of the School of International Studies, JNU, Sage Publication, Vol. 51, No. 1-4, Jan-Oct, 2014.

• Contours of Multiculturalism in India and Europe, World Focus, Special Issue on the theme, Turmoil in Europe and India-EU Ties, August, 2017.

• The European Union’s Support to Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in Afghanistan (2017), Himalayan and Central Asian Studies, Vol. 21, No. 2-3 April-September 2017. Pp, 133-151.

• India Belgium: A Glorious Story, Diplomacy & Beyond, A Journal of Foreign Affairs, Special Report on India Belgium, Jan, 2017.

• India and France relations in present times, Diplomacy & Beyond, A Journal of Foreign Affairs, Jan-Feb, 2017

• India-Malaysia: Partnership Based on Mutual Trust, Diplomacy & Beyond, A Journal of Foreign Affairs, Vol. 1. Issue 9. Sept-Oct 2016.

• India-Poland: Long and Deep Rooted Relations, Diplomacy & Beyond, A Journal of Foreign Affairs, India- Poland Special Report, Vol. 1. Issue 9. Sept-Oct 2016.

• Brexit- What Next?, Geography and You, Vol. 16, Issue 98, Sept-Oct 2016. • India-Canada Relations: A Longstanding Bonhomie, Diplomacy & Beyond, A Journal of

Foreign Affairs, VOL. 1 • ISSUE 7, July 2016. • India Mauritius: Longstanding Companionship of two Centuries, Special Issue of Diplomacy

& Beyond, A Journal of Foreign Affairs, May 2016. • Belgium Visit, EU Summit Decoding The Significance of Modi’s Trips, Diplomacy &

Beyond, A Journal of Foreign Affairs, Vol. 1, Issue 4, April 2016. • PM Modi’s France Visit: A Game Changer, Diplomatist, Vol. 4, Issue No. 1, January 2016. • Europe’s Struggle with Refugee Crisis: An Analysis, IUP Journal of International Relations,

Vol. X, No. 1, January 2016. pp 1-17. • Girl Child: Educate to Empower, Kurukshetra: A Journal on Rural Development, Vol. 64,

No.03, January 2016. • India-Luxembourg: Adding Strength to Ties, Diplomatist, Special Report on Luxembourg,

Vol. 3, Issue No. 12, December 2015. • India and Central Europe: Opportunities and future Prospects, in Diplomatist, Special Report

on India and Central Europe, October 2015. • Influx of Refugees and Humanitarian Crisis in Europe, Mainstream, October 17, 2015, Vol.

LIII, No. 43. • The European Union’s Commitment to Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women: An

Analysis, IUP Journal of Soft Skills, Vol. IX, No.3, September 2015. • Empowerment and Equality of Women, Kurukshetra- A Journal for Rural Development,

March, 2015. • Gender Equality and Status of Women in Baltic States and Central and Eastern Europe in

post-Soviet Period, Contemporary Central Asia, CRCAS Journal, Vol.–XVIII, Number 2-3, May-December 2014.

• European Union and Empowerment of Women in Afghanistan: Issues and Challenges, Journal for South Asian Women Studies, Vol. 14 No.1, December 19, 2013. (ISSN 1084-7478) .

• Missing Greens the European Way: Ideology - based Politics, Mainstream, Vol. LI, No. 34, August 10, 2013, Perspective Publications Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• Immigrants in Britain: A Study of the Indian Diaspora, Diaspora Studies, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2012, pp 14-43.

• Whither Reservations?: Mainstream, Vol. XLVIII No. 27, June 26, 2010, Perspective Publications Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• Need and Relevance of Teachers’ Education Program: A Perspective: Journal of Indian Education, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Vol. XXXV, No. 2 August 2008.

• Locational Disadvantage: Mainstream, Vol XLVI, No 19, 26th April 2008, Perspective Publications Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• Faculty Recruitment at Institutes of Higher Education: A Perspective, University News, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Vol. 46. No.07, 18th -24 February 2008, New Delhi.

• Empowering Women through Education: Strategy for Sustainable Rural Development: Kurukshetra, A Journal on Rural Development, Vol. 56, No. 3, January 2008, Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi.

• Displacing Livelihoods- Land Acquisition for Special Economic Zones: Mainstream, Vol. XLV. No. 46, 3rd November 2007, Perspective Publications Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• Higher Education in India: Hard-Pressed for Quality and Quantity of Faculty: University News, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Vol. 45. No. 20. 14th -20 May 2007, New Delhi.

• Myth of Inefficiency: Mainstream, Vol. XLV. No. 20, 5th May 2007, Perspective Publications Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• Women’s Education- Key to Prosperity, Women’s Link, Vol. 13, No.1, Jan-March 2007, Indian Social Institute, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

• The Prosperous Few and the Pauperized Many: A Perspective on Special Economic Zones, Mainstream, Vol. XLV. No. 10, 24th February 2007, Perspective Publications Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• Faculty Crunch at the Institutes of Higher Education: A Challenge, Education Watch of India, Vol. 5. Issue 1, Jan-Feb 2007, Alliance Publishers, New Delhi.

• Sordid Tale of Shining India, Mainstream, Vol. XLIV. No. 46, 4th November 2006, Perspective Publications Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• Education : Foundation for Rural Development: Kurukshetra, A Journal on Rural Development, Vol. 55, No. 1, November 2006, Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi.

• Educated Women, Empowered Women: Yojana, Vol. 50, October 2006, A Development Monthly published by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, New Delhi.

• Strength or Weakness: A Response to 7/11, Mainstream, Vol. XLIV. No. 36, 2nd September 2006, Perspective Publications Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• Sahishnuta ya Nishkriyata, Apni Delhi, weekly news paper, 27th Aug- 2nd September 2006, New Delhi.

• Altering NET Requirement: Its Effects, Education Watch of India, Vol. 4. Issue 5, Sept-Oct 2006, New Delhi.

• NET Loss or Gain?, Mainstream, Vol. XLIV. No. 31, 22nd July 2006, Perspective Publications Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• Splits Wide Open, Mainstream, Vol. XLIV. No. 28, 1st July 2006, Perspective Publications Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• NET: No Eligibility Test, University News, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Vol. 44. No. 31. 31st Jul-06 August 2006, New Delhi.

• Empowerment of Women and Property Rights – Key to Rural Development, Kurukshetra: A Journal on Rural Development, Vol. 54, No. 8, June 2006, Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi.

• Living Off Politics, Mainstream, Vol. XLIV. No. 26, 17th June 2006, Perspective Publication Private Ltd. New Delhi.

• Rethinking Teachers’ Education, Yojana, Vol. 49, September 2005, A Development Monthly published by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, New Delhi.

• Sociology: Scope and Relevance, Employment News, Vol. XXVIII, No. 20, New Delhi, 16-22, Aug 2003.

Paper Presentation/ Seminars/ conferences/ workshops/ training programs

• Invited to deliver lecture titled as ‘Comparing Multiculturalism in India and Europe’ on 29th

March, at India Studies Centre in collaboration with Centre for European Studies, in Faculty of Political Science, #509, 5th Floor, Kasem Udyanin Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

• Invited at HRDC to deliver lecture titled as ‘Making of MOOCs and Open Sources’ in the the 1stWorkshop MOOCs, E-Content Development and Open Educational Resources beginning from March 18th to 23rd 2019 at the UGC-HRDC, JNU. on 22nd March.

• Invited at HRDC to deliver lecture titled as ‘Social and Political contribution of Indian Diaspora in the UK’ on 21st March, 2019, in the Refresher Course in Global Studies organised from 5th March to 29th March 2019 at the UGC-HRDC, JNU.

• Invited to deliver Keynote address titled as ‘Modernity, Culture and Social Change’ at the Valedictory function of International Conference on Interdisciplinary Studies of Literature and Culture being conducted by the Department of English, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India on 16th March 2019.

• Invited at HRDC to deliver lecture titled as ‘Feminism and Feminist Epistemology’ on 8th March, 2019, in the 113th Orientation Program organised from 5th March to 29th March 2019 at the UGC-HRDC, JNU.

• Invited at HRDC to deliver lecture titled as ‘Issues and Challenges of Social Integration of Immigrants’ on 7th March, 2019, in the Refresher Course in Global Studies organised from 5th March to 29th March 2019 at the UGC-HRDC, JNU.

• Invited at HRDC to deliver lecture titled as ‘Immigrants, Multiculturalism and Social Integration’ in the 112th Orientation Program organised from 4th February to 1st March 2019 at the UGC-HRDC, JNU on February 13, 2019.

• Delivered lecture titled as ‘Understanding Ontology and Epistemology’ at National Research Methodology Workshop organised by MMAJ Academy of International Studies, Ho Chi Minh Conference Room, AIS, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi on 6-7 February 2019.

• Delivered lecture titled as ‘Feminist Epistemology’ at National Research Methodology Workshop organised by MMAJ Academy of International Studies, Ho Chi Minh Conference Room, AIS, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi on 6-7 February 2019

• Delivered lecture titled as ‘Social and cultural Institutions among Indian Diaspora in the UK’ at the International Conference on ‘Indic Identity of Indian Diaspora: Its Historical, Philosophical and Contemporary Contributions to the World and India’ organised by ODI (Organization for Diaspora Initiatives) at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, on 24-25 January 2019.

• Delivered lecture titled as ‘Sustaining Indian Culture Issues and Challenges in New Diaspora’ in the panel on ‘Sustaining Indian Culture: Role of Diaspora’, at the Sixth Northern Regional Social Science Congress on “Intellectual History and Changing Realities: India in 21st Century” organised by J.R.N. Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, Udaipur Rajasthan in collaboration with ICSSR from January, 18-20, 2019.

• Delivered lecture titled as ‘Field research Method in Research Methodology’ in the ICSSR Sponsored workshop on “Research Methodology” organised by the Dr. B R Ambedkar Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, from 09th to 19th January, 2019.

• Delivered lecture titled as ‘Article Writing’ in the ICSSR Sponsored workshop on “Research Methodology” organised by the Dr. B R Ambedkar Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, from 09th to 19th January, 2019.

• Invited at HRDC to deliver lecture titled as ‘Status of Women in Nordic Countries’ in the 2ndShort Term Course on Gender Sensitization beginning from December 17th to 21st, 2018 at the UGC-HRDC, JNU on December 21, 2018.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Status of Women in the Baltics’ at International Conference on the theme Celebrating 100th Year of Baltic Independence-Baltic Nationalism: Historical Evolution, Current Challenges & Way Forward, organised by Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU, co-sponsored by ICSSR, Indian Council of Social Science Research, on 26-27 Nov, 2018 at JNU, New Delhi, India.

• Invited as Resource person to deliver lecture titled as ‘Immigrants, Multiculturalism and Social Integration in Europe’ in the 111th Orientation Programme beginning from 8th October - 2nd November, 2018 at the UGC-HRDC, JNU on October 11, 2018.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Critical Analysis of Policies of Social Integration in the EU’ in Two-Day Conference on Changing Europe in a Changing World, organised by Centre for European Studies, and Europe Area Studies Program on 4-5 October 2018, Room No. 344 (SIS, New Building), JNU.

• Invited as Resource person to deliver lecture titled as ‘Refugees and European Union’ in the 45th Refresher Course in Political Science & Law/Pubic Administration from 27th August - 20th September, 2018 at the UGC-HRDC, JNU on September 7, 2018.

• Participated in panel discussion on the topic ‘Converging Roads: People of Indian Origin in Political Journey in Surinam after Independence from Netherlands, organized by Organization for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI) in collaboration with Diaspora and International Migration Programme (DIMP) Center for African Studies, JNU, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Studies (JNIAS) and Erasmus+ Programme on 28th August, 2018 at JNIAS Conference Hall, JNU.

• Presented talk titled as ‘Migration, Migrants and emerging challenges in Europe’ at the Roundtable on Borders and Migration in Contemporary Europe, organized by JNU Jean Monnet Chair in European Economic Integration & Energy Security and Centre for European Studies, SIS, JNU, on 27th August, 2018.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver a lecture titled as ‘Modern Values, and their significance in Education’ at the Induction Program at Rustamji Institute of Technology,Border Security Force( BSF), Tekanpur Gwalior M.P, on 3rd August, 2018.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture titled as ‘Refugee Crisis in Europe’ in the 110th Orientation Programme, on July 30th, 2018.

• Presented Paper titled as ‘Social and Political Participation of Indian Diaspora in the UK’ at the International Conference on the theme, ‘Contribution of Diaspora in Nation Building’ organised by ARSP (Antar Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad) along with the support of Government of India, in partnership with the Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund (AGTF) and Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) Mauritius, on 5-6 July, 2018, at Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka, Mauritius .

• Presented paper titled as ‘Diaspora from South Asian Countries in the UK’ in the 3 Day International Conference organized on the theme ‘India & Southeast Asia: One Indic Belt-Shared Culture & Common Destiny’ in collaboration with Centre for Chinese & Southeast Asian Studies, the State University of Yogyakarta (YSU), Indraprastha State University, Jakarta Indonesia, and Muhammadiah University, Malang and State University of Semarang, Indonesia, ICSSR New Delhi, and co-funded by Erasmus Program of the European Union, from 26-28th April, 2018 at JNU, New Delhi.

• Lecture at HRDC on ‘Innovative Pedagogy and Class Room teaching’ in the 1st Refresher Course on Teachers Educators, 26th March _20th April, 2018, organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, on 11th April, 2018.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Diaspora from South Asian Countries in the UK’ in the 3 Day International Conference organized on the theme ‘India & Southeast Asia: One Indic Belt-Shared Culture & Common Destiny’ in collaboration with Centre for Chinese & Southeast Asian Studies, the State University of Yogyakarta (YSU), Indraprastha State University, Jakarta Indonesia, and Muhammadiah University, Malang and State University of Semarang, Indonesia, ICSSR New Delhi, and co-funded by Erasmus Program of the European Union, from 26-28th April, 2018 at JNU, New Delhi.

• Delivered lecture on the theme ‘Emerging Challenges in Sociology and the role of Values’ in Seminar organised by Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Amity University, NOIDA, on 22nd March 2018.

• Presented Paper titled as ‘Migration and Old Indian Diaspora in European Colonies’ in the International Conference on the theme ‘A Century of Abolition of Indentureship of Indian Diasporas: Historic Struggles of Girmitiyas and Contemporary Engagement Options for India’ organized by Organisation for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI), New Delhi in collaboration with Diaspora and International Migration Programme (DIMP), CAS- SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 20-21 March 2018.

• Invited as Resource person to deliver lecture titled as ‘Refugees and European Union’ to the students of Humanitarian and Refugee Law, at Symbiosis Law School, Pune on 10th March, 2018.

• Invited as Resource person in the Spring School on European Law and Practice organised by Symbiosis Law School, Pune from 8th-14th March, 2018 to deliver lecture titled as ‘Multiculturalism in Europe (EU) with special focus on Gender & Empowerment of Women’ at Symbiosis Law School, Pune on 9th March, 2018.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Social Change in Europe: Intellectual and Material Ideas’ in the annual conference of India International Society for Eighteenth Century Studies (IISECS) on ’Identities and World views in the Eighteenth Century’ organised at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on 8th March 2018.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Feminist Epistemology’ in the 1st Short Term Course on on Research Methodology, 6-10th March, 2018, organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, on 7th March, 2018.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Research Methodology in Social Sciences’ in the 1st Short Term Course on on Research Methodology, 6-10th March, 2018, organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, on 7th March, 2018.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Empowerment of Women’ in the 1st Short Term Course on Gender Sensitization, 6-10th March, 2018, organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, on 6th March, 2018.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Indian Migrants in European Colonies’ in International Seminar on India and Africa: An Afro-Asian Perspective organised by Academy of International Studies (AIS), Jamia Millia Islamia and Centre for African Studies, SIS, JNU, in collaboration with African Studies Association of India (ASA) New Delhi, at AIS, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, on 15-16, February 2018.

• Delivered Keynote address titled as ‘Relevance of Area studies in Higher Education with Special reference to European Studies, in Two day National Workshop on Scope of Higher Education and Career Planning organised by The Government First Grade College for Women, Sindhanur, Karnataka, on 24-25th January 2018.

• Presented lecture titled as ‘Status of Women in the Baltic Countries’ at the Workshop organised on Silver Jubilee Celebrations of India-Baltic Relations, on the theme, India & The

Baltics: Prospects & Challenges, by Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU, on 21st November 2017.

• Presented talk titled as ‘Catalexit: Situation in Barcelona’ at Roundtable titled as Spain and Catalonia Standoff’ organised by Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU in collaboration with along with Centre for Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Latin American Studies, SLLS, JNU, on 31st Oct, 2017.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Women in Diaspora’ for 108th Orientation Program organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, 23rd Oct, 2017.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Refugee Crisis in Europe’ for 108th Orientation Program organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, 18th Oct, 2017.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Feminist Epistemology’ for 2nd Refresher Course on Women’s Studies organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, 16th Oct, 2017.

• Delivered the opening lecture of the GRITIM-UPF Seminar series, titled as ‘Multiculturalism and the Social Structure in India and Europe’, Inaugural lecture in Fundamental Research in Migration Studies Lectures 2017-2018, organised by GRITIM, Interdisciplinary Research Group on Immigration, at Jaume I Building, University of Pompeu Fabra, Ciutadella Campus, Barcelona, Spain, on 11th Oct, 2017.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Contours of Multiculturalism In India and Europe’ at the Workshop ‘Challenges before the European Integration Project: Implications for India’ organised by Jean Monnet Chair, at Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU 13-14 September 2017.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Decoding Gender Equality in Nordic Countries’ at Roundtable on Nordics and India at Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi, on 6th September, 2017.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture titled as ’Understanding Migrant Crisis in Europe’ at 106th Orientation Program organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, 14th Aug, 2017

• Presented talk titled as ‘Understanding Europe: An Indian Perspective’, at ERASMUS MUNDUS and IBIES (Interdisciplinary Bridges in Indo-European Studies) Workshop titled as ‘Discovering Europe From 6th to 7th of April, 2017 organised at University of Calcutta.

• Presented Paper titled as ‘The Rising Spirit of Environmentalism: A Comparison between India and Europe’ at Faculty-Scholar Seminar on India’s Energy Security, organised by Energy Studies Program, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 15th March, 2017.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Research Methodology: Interdisciplinary Studies’ for 10th Orientation Program organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, 16th February, 2017.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Theoretical Perspectives in Social Sciences’ for 10th Orientation Program organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, 3rd March, 2017.

• Presented talk titled as ‘Poland India Relations: Scope and Future of Public Diplomacy’ at India-Poland International Roundtable conference on the theme ‘Central Europe in the Globalised World’ organised byCentre for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU in association with Institute of International Relations, University of Warsaw, on 7th November, 2016.

• Presented Paper titled as ‘Social and political participation of Indian Diaspora in the UK’ in the International Conference on the theme ‘‘New Indian Migrants’ and ‘Indentured Diaspora’: Emerging opportunity for Indian Foreign Policy’ organised by Centre for Studies in International Relations and Development (CSIRD), Kolkata and the Organisation for

Diaspora Initiative (ODI), New Delhi in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)and Overseas Indian Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, in Kolkata 0 3-4 November 2016.

• Presented talk titled as ‘Gender and Development in Post Communist CEE’, at Round-table Discussion on Central & Eastern Europe in the European Union, organised by Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU in association with, Centre for Europe, University of Warsaw, Poland, on 14th September, 2016.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Refugee Crisis in Europe’ for 7th Orientation Program organised at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, 2nd September, 2016.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Evolution of Scientific Paradigm in Europe’ at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, 12th August, 2016.

• Invited to deliver lecture on ‘Research Paradigms’ at NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology), Ministry of Textile, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, on 8th July, 2016.

• Invited for lecture on ‘Feminist Research Methodology’ at National Workshop on Research Methodology, organized by Academy of International Studies, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, on 14-15th March 2016.

• Delivered lecture titled as ‘Evolution of Science and Research Methodology’, in One Day National Workshop on Research Methodology (TEQIP Phase II), at Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on 29th January, 2016.

• Presented Paper titled as ’Dynamics of Integration: South Asian Diaspora in the UK’ at conference on "Diaspora and International Migration in Development : Comparative Global Experiences" organised by Organisation for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI), New Delhi in collaboration with CAS-School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 10-12 January 2016.

• Invited for special lecture, ‘Democracy and Majority’ at KV Pushp Vihar, for All India KV Teachers Training Program, 30th December, 2015.

• Presentation titled as ‘Education and Cultural Diplomacy’ at India-Poland Roundtable on "Role of Academic Cooperation in Public Diplomacy: European and Indian Experience" organized by Centre for European Studies, SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, in association with University of Warsaw on 24th November, 2015.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Syrian Refugee Crisis in Europe’ at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, 26th November, 2015.

• Invited as Resource Person to deliver lecture on ‘Research Methodology in Social Sciences’ at Human Resource Development Centre, JNU, New Delhi, 20th November, 2015.

• Invited for special lecture on ‘Human Rights and current Migrant Crisis in Europe’ at Department of Political Science, Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, Punjab, on 23rd October, 2015.

• Delivered lecture titled as ‘Social Impact of Refugees’, at the Round table ‘Europe’s Refugee Crisis’ organized by Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 23rd September 2015.

• Invited for special lecture, ‘Understanding Indian Democracy: A Sociological Perspective’ at KV, Pushp Vihar, for Teachers Training Program, 5th June, 2015.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Democracy and Diversity in Europe’, at Annual International Studies Convention (AISC), organized by School of International Studies, JNU, in association with ICSSR, MAKAIAS, at Jawaharlal Nehru University on 22-23rd March, 2015.

• Participated in Refresher Course in Political Science at Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, from 23rd Feb to 20th Mar 2015.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Social and Cultural Transition in Central and Eastern Europe’ in International Seminar ‘India and Central and Eastern Europe’ organized by JNU JEAN MONNET CHAIR in association with the Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre, Polish

Institute, and Embassies of Central Europe at Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on 3rd March, 2015.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Pakistani Diaspora in the UK’ in International Seminar ‘India, Europe and Pakistan’ organized by JNU JEAN MONNET CHAIR, in association with UGC Europe Area Studies Programme, Polish Institute, New Delhi, at Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on 3rd March, 2015.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Gender Equality in the Nordic Countries: How much Real and Successful’, in International Seminar on "India and the Nordics in a Changing World" organized by Centre for European Studies and JNU Jean Monnet Chair in association with the Embassies of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, at SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 24-25 April 2014.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Freedom or Subjugation: Interpreting Subjectivity of Women in Diaspora Communities’ at the International Conference on "Women in the Indian Diaspora" organised by ODI in collaboration with IIC and CAS-Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 10-11 January 2014, at India International Centre, New Delhi.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Far Right in Europe: Issues and Challenges’ at Annual International Studies Convention 2013, organised by the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), in partnership with Central University of Gujarat, University of Calcutta, University of Hyderabad, University of Pune, Pondicherry University and Panjab University, from 10th to 12th December 2013 at Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

• Invited for special lecture on Ethics in Management, in three day training program from 16-18th December 2013, organized by PGIL (Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd), Faridabad on 16th December.

• Invited for special lecture titled as ‘Evolution of Science and Research Methodology’ in the Short Term Training Program on Research Methodology: Basics to Advanced, organized by MITS, Gwalior from 11-15th November 2013.

• Presented paper titled ‘Issues and Challenges of Integrating the ‘Others’: A study of Diaspora Communities in Europe’ International Seminar on India and its Diasporas: A Comparative Perspective, organised by Organisation for Diaspora Initiatives in collaboration with, CAS/SIS Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and India International Centre, New Delhi on 29-30 March 2013 at India International Centre.

• Presented paper titled ‘Understanding Secularization in India and Europe’ and Coordinator of the International Seminar on ‘Emerging Identities in India and Europe: Exploring Critical Issues’ organized by the Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, in association with the Indian Council of Social Science Research, and Area Studies Program, on 15-16th March, 2013 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

• Lecture titled as ‘Situating your Research’ at Young Researchers Workshop organized by the Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, in association with Europe Area Studies Program, on 13-14th March, 2013 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

• Presented paper titled ‘Religion as Social Construction: Interpreting Hindu Mythology’ at the International Seminar on ‘Faith and Secularism in India and Europe’ organized by the Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, in association with the Indian Council of Social Science Research, and Area Studies Program, on 8-9th March, 2013 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

• Presented paper titled ‘Europe at the Cross roads: Multiculturalism or Interculturalism’ at the International Seminar on ‘India, Europe and the Emerging World Order’ organized by the Jean Monnet Chair, at Jawaharlal Nehru University on 28th February 2013.

• Presented paper titled ‘Has Multiculturalism Failed in Europe’ in International Seminar on European Union at the Crossroads, organized by JNU Jean Monnet Chair in association with Institute of International Relations, University of Warsaw, funded by the European

Community under the Lifelong Learning: Erasmus, Jean Monnet Programme, at Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, September 11, 2012.

• Presented paper titled ‘Social Integration of Immigrants in Europe’ in International Seminar on Globalization, Migration and Informalisation of Labour Markets organized by Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament (CIPOD), Jawaharlal Nehru University and Faculty of Humanities, Norwegian University of Science and Technology at Jawaharlal Nehru University, March 12-14, 2012.

• Presented paper titled ‘Social Structure and Multiculturalism in India and Europe’ at JNU Jean Monnet Chair Conference, India and the European Union in a Changing World: Perceptions and Perspectives, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 1-2 March 2012.

• Presented paper titled ‘Whither Multiculturalism? What Next’ and Co-coordinator of the International Seminar on ‘European Identity after Lisbon Treaty’ organized by the Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, in association with the Indian Association for European Union Studies, Indian Council of Social Science Research, and Area Studies Program, on 22-23 September 2011 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

• Lecture at International Centre for Information Systems and Audit titled ‘India: Land and People’, 8th November 2011.

• Presented paper titled ‘Religion and Secularization in Central and Eastern Europe’ at the International Seminar on Central and Eastern Europe: Two Decades after the Cold War organized by the Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, in association with the Indian Association for European Union Studies and Area Studies Program, on 14-15th March 2011 JNU, New Delhi.

• Presented paper titled ‘Empowerment of Women in Afghanistan’ at the International Seminar on ‘European Engagement in Afghanistan’ organized by the Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, in association with the Indian Association for European Union Studies and Area Studies Program, on 22-23 November 2010 at JNU, New Delhi.

• Invited as principal speaker on the topic ‘European Union: Past, Present and Future’, at European Festival, 10-12 November, 2010, organized ar School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

• Invited as speaker to discuss issues of multiculturalism, globalization, and social integration in the European Union, following screening of the movie "The Edge of Heaven" by Fatim Akin, organized by Centre for Study of Social Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 18th October 2010.

• Presented paper titled ‘Managing Global Challenges: Migration in India’, at the two-day EU-BRICs workshop on ‘The EU and the Emerging Powers: Addressing Global Challenges and Improving the EU’s Global Standing’, organized by Institute for European Studies, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium, 22-23rd March, 2010.

• Presented paper titled ‘Discourse and Challenges of Social Integration in Multicultural Societies: A Comparative Study of India and Europe’, at the global conference, "Connections and Dialogues: The European Union as a Global Actor: Asia-Pacific: Perceptions, Policies and Perspectives" organized by European Union Studies Association Asia Pacific in association with the Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, the Indian Association for European Union Studies, and the Delegation of the European Commission, on 8-9th January 2010 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

• Lecture, Logic of Scientific Inquiry in Social Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 6 Nov 2009.

• Presented paper titled ‘Social Construction of Europe’ at 39th UACES International Conference on "Exchanging Ideas on Europe: Views from France, Views Beyond the Mainstream", 3-5th September 2009, at Angers, France.

• Presented paper titled as ‘Creating an Inclusive World: Transcending Limitations of Socio-Cultural Identities in the Age of Globalization’ at the ‘Creative Communities: Sustainable Solutions to Social Inclusion Conference’, 15th -17th April 2009 organized by Centre for Public Culture and Ideas, Griffith University in association with Innovative Universities European Union Centre (IUEU) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

• Presented paper, ‘Diverse We Are, But United We Stand: Understanding Union of Europe’ at the International Conference on "Building Peace and Prosperity through Integration in Europe", part of 1st Convention of European Studies in Indonesia, 16th -18th of March 2009, organized by Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

• Presented paper titled ‘Globalisation and Education: Emerging Professions and New Classes’ in All India Sociological Conference, at IIT Kanpur, December 2002.

Video Lecture Series published:

Topics Link World Politics and Cold War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhBRDDfRiDs Cold War and Division of World in Eastern and Western Blocs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyTDNjad8Ek

Iron Curtain and Influence of Super Powers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py3_8rOUI2w

Cold War and Treaties between the Super Powers and their Alliance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2qACM4-7m0

Cold War and Emergence of Non-aligned Movement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTS6lchlLQE

Cold War and New International Economic Order

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAKzhDtg2pc

Bipolarity and Soviet Union https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT5jqENwLdI Features and Problems of Soviet Economy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOzbvkgQWhg

Reforms Initiated by Gorbochev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_GVPXhYEB8 Disintegration of USSR, Shock Therapy and India’s Relations with Post Communist Countries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQrK3ALUkd8

US Hegemony in World Politics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85aPVBavlXU US in Cold War Era https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtXlPa0OVPs US as Structural Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRha1HUGZ2o US as Soft Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjYTF76M298 US Hegemony in Post Cold War Era https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYqkZU4NYAA Alternative Centers of Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuaXeUUCdNI The European Union https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IpJhKDNCyQ The ASEAN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYXzJcbUZLY Asian Tigers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od4q6FTui4M Rise of China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP6nw8SSqcc India China Relations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvmxeMZ4vGM Contemporary South Asia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyo72w0AFPI India and Nepal Relations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCNO9tyJ0mw India Bangladesh Relations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeoJyBy-ce8 India- Sri Lanka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF35eGwyB5M India- Maldives and Bhutan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7K54-NmnPI India and Pakistan Relations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElcDnQKPaq4

British Colonialism in India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86QL07J9xHA Process of Industrialisation and Urbanisation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFHuWOPB0H0

Social Reform Movement in India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4GzwZXmyQA Modernity and Enlightenment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb1fBEdIdGc Westernisation and Sanskritisation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiyoln9Ac5Y Secularisation and Globalisation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EkqvbNVFUU Understanding Democracy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alGxI_2llPI Constitution of India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4n-lyb78aQ Panchayati Raj System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qH2fab4w0A Role of Political Parties https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4IVqRMNDFg Agrarian Society https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti5QmhSVQzw Impact of Land Reforms on the Rural Society in India

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti5QmhSVQzw

Impact of Green Revolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOr6valgUVM Rural Society in India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jBHLoZxKNc Nature of Industrial Society https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koNCdGWJmrQ Nature of Industrial Society -2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeP3hZkcKbE Industrialization in India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWa73I-yzWk Process of Industrialisation of India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Q1uQ3EDWs Nature of Industrialisation in India after Independence

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz-vgdPQudQ&t=35s

Work & Finding Employment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRnpag-ZCNg Mass Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb91QbZ-pMY Mass Media and Social Change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gvgo50910Y Beginning of Mass Media in India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC4a4jzotX4 Types of Mass Media and Communications

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6yjC_pgX_w

Mass Media after Independence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6WbnA_RH_s Print and electronic Media and Communications

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yav2o44yrY

Social Movements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ym74aRaMY Social Movements and change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCRuoy3EZu0 Caste and Class based Movements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLQP_2NaJlo Reasons for Social Movements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJNBhhcTwSk Types of Social Movements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0rNgAQzCgw Peasants and Labour Movements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re3IghPJ014 Understanding Globalization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xxnjf7-JLg Theories of globalization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMWjdW_CF_w Economic aspects of globalization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_AIKIphTxw Globalization and social change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJSBkMIrs4 Anti-globalization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gftHuCi1eAE Introduction to Political Theory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiKtc5pNX5o Introduction to Political Science and Political Theory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Scpx5oSFM

Introduction to Freedom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG0oUx3MakA Freedom and its Constraints https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2TuMT2wOuc Harm Principle and Rights of Citizens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NchkwSz7Wik

Liberty, its Types and Importance of Freedom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oz-lp5AhBA

Culture and its Components https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfc6j0kvkIw Emergence of Different Cultures in Various Dimensions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RubAWdAtuTI

Cultural Change and Cultural Identities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vYvK_hGTjs Socialisation and Various Agencies of Socialisation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xcVfdEJwY4

Research Methodology in Sociology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O98kNXCR5xY Subjectivity and Objectivity in Research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYZEqta0vzI Micro and Macro Methods in Sociological Research

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB3i613Tbyg

Research Designs in Sociological Research and Types of Data

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcBsP4We8_w

Advantages and Disadvantages of Types of Research Methods in Sociology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzWcNyR5bwM

Process of Research in Sociology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYVkOVesk8I Field Work Method of Research in Sociology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzlbMVBGDXU

• List of Text-Modules developed for MOOCs in Sociology for NCERT

Module Code Title Course Introduction Introducing Indian Society lesy10301 Caste System and Sanskritization lesy10302 Tribes in India lesy10303 Family, Kinship and Marriage lesy10501 Social Inequality, Social Exclusion and Social Stratification,

Prejudice, Stereotypes, Discrimination lesy10502 Caste, Other Backward Classes and Untouchability lesy10503 Adivasi Struggles lesy10504 Women’s Struggles and Disability kesy10201 Social Groups-concept, features, Types kesy10202 Social Stratification- Caste, Class, Race, Ethnicity, Gender kesy10203 Social Control & Social Sanction kesy10204 Status & Role, Role conflict( Khasi tribe), Role stereotyping Kesy10301 Family, Marriage, Kinship -Concept, Types, Changes kesy10401 Culture- Definition and Dimensions kesy10402 Socialization & its Agencies -Family, Peer Group & School, Mass

Media, other agencies kesy10403 Ethnocentrism and Cosmopolitanism and Cultural Change

Conferences/Lectures organized and other activities:

• Organised Young Researchers Conference 2019, at Centre for European Studies, SIS, in collaboration with JNU Jean Monnet Module, and UGC Area Studies Program on March 26, 2019, on the theme "Europe and the Changing World: Crises and Resilience" at, Room No. 344 and 349, SIS-II, JNU, New Delhi.

• Organised lecture titled as “Indian Diaspora in Europe, Challenges and Opportunity’ by Prof.

Mohan Gautam, President & Chancellor, European University of West & East, The Netherlands, in association with Organization for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI) in collaboration with Diaspora and International Migration Programme (DIMP) Center for African Studies, JNU, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Studies(JNIAS), co-funded by Erasmus Program of the European Union, on 18th October 2018 at JNIAS Conference Hall, JNU.

• Organized a Symposium on “Converging Roads People of Indian Origin and African Origin in Political Journey in Suriname after Independence from Netherlands” in association with Organization for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI) in collaboration with Diaspora and International Migration Programme (DIMP) Center for African Studies, JNU, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Studies(JNIAS), co-funded by Erasmus Program of the European Union, on 28 august 2018 at 11 am at JNIAS Conference Hall, JNU.

• Organised Young Researchers Conference 2018, at Centre for European Studies, SIS, in collaboration with JNU Jean Monnet Module on May 10, 2018, on the theme "Europe and the Developing world" at, Room No. 344 and 349, SIS-II, JNU, New Delhi.

• Co- coordinator of the 3 Day International Conference organized on the theme ‘India & Southeast Asia: One Indic Belt-Shared Culture & Common Destiny’ in collaboration with Centre for Chinese & Southeast Asian Studies, the State University of Yogyakarta (YSU), Indraprastha State University, Jakarta Indonesia, and Muhammadiah University, Malang and State University of Semarang, Indonesia, ICSSR New Delhi, and co-funded by Erasmus Program of the European Union, from 26-28th April, 2018 at JNU, New Delhi.

• Coordinator of the 1st Refresher Course in Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, conducted by HRDC-JNU (UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, New Delhi) from 26th March to 20th April, 2018.

• Organised Interactive Session with Dr. Michaela Moravčíková, Director of the Institute for Legal Aspects of Religious Freedom, Faculty of Law, Trnava University, Trnava (Slovakia), on Monday, 12th March 2018, Committee Room, No. 344, SIS II, 11.00 am, under the Framework of Erasmus+ Program - Jean Monnet Activities- 2017.

• Organised an informal interactive session of Research Scholars at School of International Studies with Prof. Ricard Zapata, Professor of Political Science, Social and Political Science Department, University of Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, on Wed, 21st Feb 2018, Committee Room, No. 344, SIS-II, 11.00 am, under the Framework of Erasmus+ Program - Jean Monnet Activities- 2017.

• Organised Lecture titled as "EU Citizenship Policy, Multiculturalism and the Future of Europe", delivered by Prof. Javier Arregui, Jean Monnet Chair on EU Governance, University of Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, on Mon, 12 Feb 2018, Committee Room, No. 349, SIS-II, under the Framework of Erasmus+ Program - Jean Monnet Activities- 2017.

• Organised Lecture titled as "Making Europe Work: Achieving Compliance in the European Union", delivered by Peter Clinton, Lecturer, University of Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, on Mon, 12 Feb 2018, Committee Room, No. 349, SIS-II, under the Framework of Erasmus+ Program - Jean Monnet Activities- 2017.

• Coordinator of the 2nd Refresher Course in Women’s Studies, conducted by HRDC-JNU (UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, New Delhi) from 9th October to 3rd November, 2017.

• Chaired Panel Discussion on Europe in the Pandit Hridya Nath Kunzru Memorial Lecture Series, 2016, organised by the School of International Studies organised, at SIS from 4-9th of April on the theme "Migrants and Refugees in International Affairs’.

• Co-ordinator of the Pandit Hridya Nath Kunzru Memorial Lecture Series, 2016, organised by the School of International Studies organised, at SIS from 4-9th of April on the theme "Migrants and Refugees in International Affairs’.

• Discussant in the technical session on ‘Indian Diaspora in Development’ in International Conferences on "Diaspora and International Migration in Development: Comparative Global Experiences" organised by Organisation for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI), New Delhi in

collaboration with CAS-School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 10-12 January 2016.

• Invited to be Judge in the University Debate Competition organized on the occasion of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Foundation of School of International Studies, Topic: India and China in World Politics: Competitors or Collaborators? on 4th November 2015, JNU, New Delhi.

• Organized lecture titled as ‘The Austerity Crisis and Civil Society Organisations in Europe’ by Dr. Alison Woodward, Professor, Institute for European Studies, Department of Political Science, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, on 15th October, 2015.

• Discussant in the technical session on International Conference on Women in the Indian Diaspora organised by ODI in collaboration with IIC and CAS-Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 10-11 January 2014, at India International Centre, New Delhi.

• Discussant in the technical session on Diaspora in Foreign Policy: Global Experiences, in the International Conference on Diaspora in India’s Foreign Policy and National Security: A Comparative Perspective, organised by Organisation for Diaspora Initiatives (ODI) in collaboration with CAS- Jawaharlal Nehru University and India International Centre (IIC) at Indian International Centre, New Delhi on 6-7th November 2013.

• Organized Inter-University Debate Competition on the occasion of Foundation Day of SIS in 2013.

• Invited and organized lecture on Higher Education in India and Europe: Some Reflections by Rosemary Gosling, Director External Program, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), at Centre for European Studies, school of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, September 19, 2013.

• As part of series of events organized to commemorate SIS foundation Day, organized Inter-University Debate Competition, and invited Dr. Shashi Tharoor to Deliver Special Lecture on ‘India and its Foreign policy on the in 2012.

• Invited and organized lecture on ‘The Future of International Higher Education: Linkages between India and Europe’ by Rosemary Gosling, Director External Program, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), at Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, August 19, 2012.

• Organized lecture on ‘Democracy in Europe’ by Professor Anand Kumar, at Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, February 7, 2012.

• Organized lecture on ‘Modernity in Europe’ by Dr. Yogendra Singh, Professor Emeritus, at Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, October 18, 2011.

• Invited and organized lecture on ‘Issues in Higher Education in Europe’ by Rosemary Gosling, Director External Program, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), at Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, September 1, 2010.

• Participated in the Workshop on ‘Research Writing and Publication in the Social Sciences’, Organised by UGC-Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and conducted by Economic and Political Weekly, Mumbai, from 23rd to 28th August 2010.

• Participated and assisted Prof. J.S. Gandhi, former member, Law commission of India, in co-coordinating the preparations for International workshop on ‘Social And Ethical Concerns Of Lawyers’ conducted at the School of Social Sciences, JNU, New Delhi, from 4th to 8th April 2001.

• Participated in 7 days Workshop on Training in Research Methodology related to Drug Abuse & Alcoholism and attended teleconference on the same subject with Dr. Richards, the President of Matrix Center, Los Angeles, California (USA).

TV and media appearances

• Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Vishesh, Rajya Sabha TV, 16th April, 2019. • NIRF Ranking for Educational Institutions, Vishesh, Rajya Sabha TV, 9th April, 2019. • China shields Azhar in UNSC, India Ka Agenda, News World India TV, 14th March, 2019. • De-Escalation at what cost, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 1st March, 2019. • Abhinandan Comes back, India Ka Agenda, News World India TV, 28th February, 2019. • Indian Surgical Strike in Pakistan, India Ka Agenda, News World India TV, 26th February,

2019. • China criticizes Pulwama Attack, India ka Agenda, News World India TV, 22nd February,

2019. • Pakistan shields Azhar, India ka Agenda, News World India TV, 19th February, 2019. • Imran needs evidence, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV 19th February, 2019 • Attack in Pulwama, Aaj ka Mudda, News World India TV, 15th February, 2019 • Brexit Woes, The Big Picture, Rajya Sabha TV, 12th December, 2018 • Yellow Vests Protest in France, BBC Hindi News Program, 3rd December, 2018. • INSTC: उत्तर दिक्षण कॉिरडोर | International North South Transport Corridor, Desh Deshanter,

Rajya Sabha TV, 23rd November, 2018. • Brexit and its Consequences, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 22nd November, 2018. • Political Crisis in Sri Lanka, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 16th November, 2018. • Brexit Agreement, Desh Deshanter, Rajya Sabha TV, 15th November, 2018. • By-election in USA, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 8th November, 2018. • Constitutional Crisis in Sri Lanka, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 31st October, 2018. • Empowering women, Is metoo Campaign helping, New World India TV, 15th October, 2018. • India signs Defence deals with Russia, ETv, 5th October, 2018. • Putins Visit to India, curtain raiser, ETv, 3rd October, 2018. • India celebrates parakram divas, Surya Samachar, 29th Sept, 2018. • Foreign Pulse, Program on International Affairs, News World India TV, 10th May, 2018. • India Sweden relations, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 18th April, 2018 • Foreign Pulse, Program on International Affairs, News World India TV, 5th April, 2018. • Foreign Pulse, Program on International Affairs, News World India TV, 29th March, 2018. • French President in India, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 13th March, 2018. • OBOR and India’s Concerns, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 20th February, 2018. • India to lead the Commonwealth, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 20th Nov, 2017. • India- Belgium Relations,Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 9th Nov, 2017. • MeToo# Campaign, Vijay Chowk, News World India, 21st Oct, 2017. • Merkel wins in Germany: Challenges Ahead, Insight, Lok Sabha, TV, 26th September, 2017. • Elections in Germany, News Discussions, Rajya Sabha TV, 25th September, 2017. • Bharat, China sambandh, Desh Deshanter, Rajya Sabha TV, 17th August, 2017. • Sanctions on North Korea, News World India TV, 7th August, 2017. • US President Donald Trump welcomes PM Modi, News World India TV, 27th June, 2017. • PM Modi meets Trump, News World India TV, 26th June, 2017. • One Year of Brexit, Desh Deshanter, Rajya Sabha TV, 22nd June, 2017. • Sisakti Saans, Old Age, Lok Manch, Lok Sabha TV, 15th June, 2017. • PMs visit to Germany: what’s on table?, Rajya Sabha TV, 29th May, 2017. • Modi 4 Nation Tour, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 29th May, 2017. • India Warns Russia, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 18th May, 2017. • Macron in France, Desh Deshanter, Rajya Sabha TV, 8th May, 2017. • France mein Chunaav, Desh Deshanter, Rajya Sabha TV, 4th May, 2017. • CPEC and implications for India, News World India, 3rd May, 2017. • France on Edge, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 25th April, 2017. • Fraternity, the Idea, its meaning in Contemporary India, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 23rd

February, 2017. • India-Pakistan Talks, Current Issues, News World India, 21st February, 2017.

• National Women’s Parliament: Expectations and Outcomes, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 10th February, 2017.

• India- US Relations under Trump, Current Issues,, News World India, 20th January, 2017. • Brexit: Road Ahead, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 19th January, 2017. • Theresa May prepares for Hard Brexit, Desh Deshanter, Rajya Sabha TV, 18th January,

2017. • US Presidential Elections: Implications for India, World Affairs, News World India, 9th

November, 2016. • Trump wins Elections, the Consequences, Etv, 9th November, 2016. • Donald Trump is new President of the US: What it means to India?, Zee TV, 9th November,

2016. • PM Theresa May visits India, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 8th November, 2016 • Donald Trump’s campaign hit by scandals, World Affairs, News World India, 14th October

2016. • Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, The Audio Tapes and Scandal, World Affairs, News

World India, 10th October 2016. • Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan, World Affairs, News World India, 26th

September, 2016. • US elections, Who is better for India, Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump?, News World India,

15th September, 2016. • World response to Nuclear test by North Korea, News World India, 9th September, 2016. • India and its Trade Relations, Business India, News World India, 7th September, 2016. • Rise of Nationalism, World Affairs, News World India, 29th August, 2016. • Terror Attacks in Europe, Political Implications, Big Picture, Rajya Sabha TV, 15th July,

2016. • Tasks facing Theresa May as PM, World Focus, News World, 14th July, 2016. • South China Sea Dispute, World Focus, News World, 13th July, 2016. • Female PM for the UK, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 8th July, 2016. • India Pakistan Relations and Foreign Policy, Special Report, News World, 27th June, 2016. • Brexit: What will be its Consequences? Desh Deshantar, Rajya Sabha TV, 23rd June, 2016. • Brexit Verdict: What can We Expect? Big Picture, Rajya Sabha TV, 22nd June, 2016. • Various aspects related to Brexit, Desh Deshantar, Rajya Sabha TV, 17th June, 2016. • Pakistan says no to NIA team from India, News Discussion, News World TV, 7th April,

2016. • Schengen Treaty: What Next, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 6th February, 2016. • India France Relations, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 27th January, 2016. • India-EU Relations in 2015, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 30th December, 2015. • Education policy and changes desired, Discussion, News World TV, 26th December 2015. • Juvenile Justice Bill, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 24th December, 2015. • Japanese PM visits India, News Discussion, News World TV, News World TV, 12th

December, 2015. • Sushma Swaraj’s visit to Pakistan: A New Beginning, Special Coverage, News World TV,

9th December, 2015. • ISIS attracting Youth from India, Special Report, News World TV, 19th November, 2015. • Belgium’s Molenbeek Municipality and its links with Terrorism, Special Coverage, News

World, 17th November, 2015. • Pradhanmantri ki England yatra, Lok Manch, Lok Sabha TV, 13th November, 2015. • Prime Ministers visit to the UK: Key Takeaways, Big Picture, Rajya Sabha TV,

13th November, 2015. • PM Modi in UK, News Discussion, News World TV, 12th November, 2015. • Obama- Nawaz Sharif meeting and Nuclear Deal, News Discussion, News World, 24th

October, 2015.

• Russia’s intervention in Syrian Conflict, News Discussion, News World, 19th October, 2015. • PM Modi at San Jose, Discussant on Live Coverage of special program, News World,

28thSeptember, 2015. • Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Ireland and the US, Discussant, Special Program, Focus News,

23rd September, 2015. • Europe’s Migrant Crisis, Public Forum, Lok Sabha TV, 17th September, 2015. • What makes Monarchies tick? Queen in Britain, Big Picture, Rajya Sabha TV, 9th

September, 2015. • W20 proposed by G20, comments, Vishesh, Rajya Sabha TV, 8th September, 2015. • Immigrants and refugees in Europe, News Discussion, Rajya Sabha TV, 4th September,

2015. • Europe faces Humanitarian Crisis of Immigrants, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 31st August, 2015. • Immigrant crisis in Europe, Discussion, Rajya Sabha TV, 28th August, 2015. • Census brings out data on Religion, Lokmanch, Lok Sabha TV, 26th August, 2015. • Talks between India and Pakistan called off, Special Program and Discussion, Focus News,

22ndAugust, 2015. • NSA level Talks between India and Pakistan, Panel Discussion, Focus TV, 21st August, 2015 • Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: As Youth Icon, Gender Bender, Lok Sabha TV, 30th July, 2015. • Modi-Nawaz Meet at Ufa, Russia, Discussant on Live Coverage, Focus News, 10th July,

2015 • Attack on Afghan Parliament, Desh Deshanter, Rajya Sabha TV, 23rd June, 2015. • President’s Sweden Visit, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 3rd June, 2015. • India China relations and PM’s visit to China, Special Live Coverage, Focus News, 15th

May, 2015. • Prime Minister Modi’s visit to China, Discussant, Curtain Raiser, Special Program, Focus

News, 14th May, 2015. • Cameron and Conservative party wins British parliamentary elections, Desh Deshanter,

Rajya Sabha TV, 8th May, 2015. • Parliamentary elections in Britian, Insight, Lok Sabha TV, 7th May, 2015. • Britain mein chunav, Desh Deshanter, Rajya Sabha TV, 5th May, 2015. • Xi Jinping’s visit to Pakistan, Discussant, Focus News, 20th April, 2015. • Indo-German Relations, News at 9 pm, Discussant, Rajya Sabha TV, April 13th, 2015 • India – France Relations and Modi’s visit, News at 8, Discussant, Rajya Sabha TV, April 9th,

2015 • PM Modi’s Three Nation Tour, France, Germany, Canada, Discussant, Focus News, 2nd

April, 2015. • PM Modi’s visit to Island Nations, Discussant, Focus News, 11th March, 2015. • Indo-US Joint Summit, Discussant on Live coverage, RSTV, 26th January, 2015. • Obama ki Bharat Yatra, Focus News, 25th January, 2015. • Obama in India, Discussant on Live coverage, RSTV, 25th January, 2015. • Curtain Raiser, Obama’s Visit to India, Focus News, 23rd January, 2015. • State of the Union Adress by Obama, Focus News, 21st January, 2015. • John Kerry’s visit to India, News Discussion, RSTV, 14th January, 2015. • Putin in India, News Discussion, Focus News, 10th December 2014 • The 18th SAARC Summit: The agenda and future course, Desh Deshantar, RSTV, 25th

November, 2014 • SAARC aur bharat ke apekshayein, Focus News, 24th November, 2014. • Prime Minister Modi meets Obama, Focus News, 30th September, 2014. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi in America, Focus News, 27th September, 2014 • Media coverage of Chinese President’s visit to India, Media Manthan, Rajya Sabha TV, 20th

September, 2014.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, 18th September, 2014.

• Scotland’s Independence and Future, Focus TV, 17th September, 2014. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan, Focus TV, 1st September, 2014. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan, Focus TV, 14th June, 2014. • Ukraine in a Swirl: Cold war 2.0?, Big Picture, Rajya Sabha TV, June 5th, 2014. • Namo-Nawaz, Nawaz Sharif’s visit, Charcha, Focus TV, 27th May, 2014. • Political crisis in Ukraine, World Panorama, Rajya Sabha TV, February 1st, 2014. • John Kerry’s India visit and US’s AFPAK Policy, Rajya Sabha TV, Desh Deshantar, June

24th, 2013. • Discussant in NEWS at 9.30 on PM Manmohan Singh’s Visit to Germany and India EU

FTA, Rajya Sabha TV, April 10th, 2013. • Margaret Thatcher: Hated or Loved, Rajya Sabha TV, Desh Deshantar, April 9th, 2013. • Balancing Regional Jingoistic Pressure v/s Foreign Policy Protocols and Aims, Rajya Sabha

TV, Desh Deshantar, March 19th, 2013. • The World gets New Pope, Rajya Sabha TV, Big Picture, March 14th, 2013. • David Cameroon’s Charm Offensive, Rajya Sabha TV, Big Picture, February 19th, 2013. • The Future of the Papacy, Rajya Sabha TV, Big Picture, February 12th, 2013. • Hollande Win in France, Doordarshan Rajya Sabha TV, Desh-Deshantar, May 8th, 2012. • Impact of India-EU FTA on Society, All India Radio, New Delhi, ‘Spotlight’ programme,

February 10, 2012.