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DR. RASHMI KAPOOR
Assistant Professor                                                                                                                                                                                      
PHD, M.Phil, M.A (DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI)
B.Ed., B.Sc. (Home Science) (LADY IRWIN COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI)
rashmik61@yahoo.com
4-A, HINDU COLLEGE CAMPUS, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI, DELHI-110007

Research Interests

SWAHILI LANGUAGE, DIASPORA STUDIES, INDIA-AFRICA RELATIONS, AFRICAN SOCIOLOGY

Degree Profile

Degree Institution Year
PHD DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 2005
M.Phil (SOCIOLOGY) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 1996
M.A. (SOCIOLOGY) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 1993
B.Ed. LADY IRWIN COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 1982
B.Sc. (HOME SCIENCE) LADY IRWIN COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 1980

 

Career Profile

    • ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (AFRICAN STUDIES): July 2015-present
    • ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (SWAHILI LANGUAGE)(Ad Hoc) : 2007-2015
    • LECTURER (SWAHILI LANGUAGE) (Ad Hoc.): 1999-2007
    • LECTURER (SOCIOLOGY) (Ad Hoc.): 24/1/1997-30/4/1998
    • LECTURER (SOCIOLOGY) (GUEST LACTURER): 19/11/1996-23/12/1996

Administrative Assignments

  1. Convener, Gender Sensitization Committee, Department of African Studies
  2. Member, Ragging and Disciplinary Committee
  3. Member, Board of Research Studies 2015-2017, 2021-2023
  4. Member, Advisory Committee of the Centre for Africa studies
  5. Member, Departmental Committee 2000-till date
  6. Member, Departmental Research Committee: 2004-2006, 2009-2010, 2015-till date
  7. Coordinator of the Time Table setting for the academic session 2015-2016
  8. Co-convener, The exhibition program on Remember Slavery: Celebrating the Heritage and Culture of the African Diaspora and its Roots, UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan in Co-operation with South Asian University and Department of African Studies
  9. Convener of the two day national conference on Africa Since 2000: Transition and Change organized by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007 held on 18th -19th 2016.

Subjects Taught

  • SWAHILI LANGUAGE
  • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  • AFRICAN SOCIOLOGY

Research Guidance

  • Ph D SCHOLARS UNDER SUBMITTION: 1
  • Ph D SCHOLARS UNDER SUPERVISION: 4
  • SCHOLARS AWARDED M. PHIL.: 10
  • M.Phil. SCHOLARS UNDER SUPERVISION: 2

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

  1. Indian Diaspora in Africa - A Socio-Economic History of Indians in Mauritius (2006). In K.A. Sharma, A. Pal & T. Chakraborty (eds.). Critiquing Nationalism, Transnationalism and Indian Diaspora. Pp.125-155. New Delhi: Creative Books. 81-8043-032-4.
  2. Adoption: Born to Live. (2007). In Tulsi Patel (ed.). Sex-Selective Abortion in India: Gender, Society and New Reproductive Technologies. New Delhi: Sage Publications. 10:0-7619-3539-8 (PB); 81-7829-697-7 (India-PB). Pp. 232-266.
  3. “Gender and Agriculture in Africa”. (2013). In A.S.Yaruingam & R. Kapoor (eds.). Inside Africa: Contemporary Perspectives. Delhi: Shipra Publications. 978-81-7541-712-0. Pp. 241-263.
  4. Indian influences on Swahili language. (2015). In A.S.Yaruingam & R. Kapoor (eds.). The Rising Africa: Opportunities and Challenges for India. Delhi: The Center for African Studies, Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007. 978-93-5174-945-5. Pp. 203-210.
  5. Area Studies Programme in higher education: A case of Department of African Studies in the University of Delhi. (2016). In G. Singh, et al. (eds.). Dimensions of Higher Education. New Delhi: New Delhi Publishers. 978-93-85503-19-1. pp 191-196
  6. India-Morocco Trade and Investment Opportunities. (2016). in F. Ahmed & S. Kumar (eds.) Foreign Policy of India: West Asia and North Africa. Delhi: New Century Publications, ISBN ; 978-81-7708-4061. Co-authored pp. 26-53.
  7. The Paris Agreement 2015 and African Perceptions. (2017). In G. Singh, et al. (ed.). Climate Change and Disaster Management. Proceedings UGC, CPDHE, HRDC. Delhi: Shivalik Prakashan. ISBN: 978-81-934519-5-3. Pp. 244-252.

BOOK REVIEW

A Poisonous Thorn in Our Hearts: Sudan and South Sudan’s Bitter Incomplete Divorce. James Copnall. 2014. United Kingdom: Hurst & Co. Ltd. Pages 299 in A.S.Yaruingam & R. Kapoor (eds.). (2015). The Rising Africa: Opportunities and Challenges for India. Delhi: The Center for African Studies, Department of African Studies, University of Delhi.

BOOKS EDITED

  1. A.S.Yaruingam & R. Kapoor (eds.). 2013. Inside Africa: Contemporary Perspectives. Delhi: Shipra Publications.
  2. A.S.Yaruingam & R. Kapoor (eds.). 2015. The Rising Africa: Opportunities and Challenges for India. Delhi: The Center for African Studies, Department of African Studies, University of Delhi.

PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE NATIONAL CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND OTHER FORUMS

  1. “India and Africa – Development Partners.” (2005). Paper presented at the National Seminar on “India and Africa: Emerging Scenarios” Held on 21st December 2005 in the Centre for African Studies, Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  2. “Agriculture and Economy of Gabon: Prospects and Challenges.” (2006). Paper presented at the National Seminar on “Socio-Political and Economic Changes in Africa in the Globalizing Context” Held on 19th December 2006 in the Centre for African Studies, Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  3. “African Family Patterns and Globalization: Change and Resilience.” (2007). Paper presented at the National Seminar on “African Resilience: Contextualizing Society. Polity and Economy” (U.G.C. Sponsored) Held on 30th – 31st March 2007 in the School of Open Learning (Campus of Open Learning) University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  4. “Darfur Conflict and its Impact on Livelihoods.” (2007). Paper presented at the Departmental Seminar Series in the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-11007 on 19th December, 2007.
  5. “Cultural Identity: Appreciation of African Culture Through Arts, Music and Dance.” (2008). Paper presented at The Academy of Third World Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025 on 26th – 27th March, 2008.
  6. “Economic Co-operation Between India and Mauritius: Diaspora Connects.” (2008). Paper presented at the National Seminar on “India – Africa Economic Bilateral Co-operation: Deepening the Partnership” Held on 3rd -4th April 2008 in the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  7. “Cultural Diplomacy: An Extended Arm for Economic and political Relations for India and Africa.” Paper presented at the National Conference on “India- Africa Development Cooperation: Past, Present and Future Vision.” Held on February 25, 2010 in the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  8. “Exploiting the potential of indigenous knowledge: Sharing of local agro cultural practices for sustainable agriculture.” Paper presented at the National Conference on “Vision Africa: Togetherness for Sustainability and development.” Held on December15-16, 2010 in the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  9. “Indigenous African Languages for African Development”. Paper Presented at the Two Day National Conference on Africa Renaissance: From Movement, Democracy to Development. Held on 24th – 25th January 2012 in the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  10. “Area Studies Programme in Higher Education: A Case of the Department of African Studies in the University of Delhi.” Paper presented on 13/12/2005 for the partial fulfillment for the Orientation Course on the theme Orienting Teachers towards New Horizons of Education: Nation Building through Higher Education held during November 17 – December 15, 2015, at CPDHE, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007

PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

  1. “Socio-Cultural and Economic Causes of Child Labor in India And Morocco”. (2009). Paper presented at the International Seminar on “India and North Africa under Globalization”. Held on February 18-19, 2009 in the Academy of Third World Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025.
  2. “India –Africa Collaboration in Capacity Building and Human Resource Development”. (2009). Paper presented at the International Conference on “India- Africa Summit for Economic and Trade Engagements: A New Vision for Mutual Co-Operation”. Held on February 25-27, 2009 in the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  3. “Gender Inequalities in Rural Africa: A Serious Constraint to Food Production”. (2012). Paper presented at the International Conference on “Gender Relations in Developing Societies: A 21st Century Perspective”. Held on October 30-31, 2012 in Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi-110096.
  4. “Financing for Gender Equality in Rural Africa.” Paper presented at the one Day International Seminar on “Contemporary Africa: Issues and Challenges”. Held on November 22nd 2012 in the Department of African Studies and Centre for African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 in collaboration with Policy Research Institute of African Studies Association (PRIASA).
  5. “Gender preferences in adoption in India”. Paper presented at the II International Conference on “Gender Relations in Developing Societies: A 21st Century Perspective”. Held on March 19-20, 2013 in Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi-110096.
  6. “San Community of South Africa: A Study in Historical Perspective.” Paper presented at the 6th IAS Humanities Korea (HK) International Conference on “Visualizing Crossing and Hybridity in African Societies and Cultures”. Held on October 6-7, 2016 by Institute of African Studies (IAS), Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) 81, Oedaero, Mohyeon-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Co-presented
  7. “Indians in Mauritius: Beyond Diaspora ?” Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Migration and Diasporas: Emerging Diversities and Development Challenges. Held on 22-23 March, 2017 organised by School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.
  8. “Understanding the Nature of Impact of Weather Conditions and Other Pollutants on the Air Quality: A Statistical Model.” Paper presented at the International conference on ‘Advancing Green Chemistry: Building a Sustainable Tomorrow’ jointly organized by Green Chemistry Network Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi and Hindu College, University of Delhi, Delhi, held on 3-4 October 2017. Co-presented
  9. “Changing occupational patterns of transhumance pastoralists: A comparative study of the Maasai tribe of East Africa and the Gaddi tribe of Himachal Pradesh in India.” Paper presented at the International conference on ‘Inclusive Tribal Congregation: Sharing Experiences of India and Africa’ jointly organized by the Forum of SC and ST Legislators and Parliamentarians and the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, held on 22 February 2018 at Hall No 4, Vigyan Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi-110003.
  10. India’s Rising Global Stature in the 21st Century: Contextualising in India’s External Relations With Africa.” Paper presented at the at International Conference on ‘21st Century India: Interrogating Social Economic, Political and Environmental Processes’ Organized by BA(Prog.) Society, Satyawati College (Evening) University of Delhi. Delhi held on 24th – 25th April 2018.
  11. “Climate smart agriculture, indigenous knowledge and gender interaction in Africa: A strategy for food security and adaptation to climate change.” Paper presented at the International Conference on Environment and Ecological Sustainability: Engaging the Stakeholders, held on 4-5 October, 2018, organised by School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.
  12. “Human Rights and Water Sharing Issues of the Nile River: A Case Study of Egypt”. Paper presented at the International conference on Human Rights for the 21st Century in Asia and Africa: People’s Aspiration and Challenges, held on Friday, 18 January 2019. Organised by The Centre for Conflict & Peace Research (CCPR) in collaboration with the Department of Adult, Continuing Education & Extension, University of Delhi, Delhi. Co-presented
  13. "Modelling the Relationship between Life Expectancy and Economic Growth in East Africa”. Paper presented at the International Conference on Transforming Africa: Potentials & Challenges, held on 6-8 February 2019, organised by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 at Satyakam Bhawan, University of Delhi, Delhi –110007. Co-presented
  14. “Relevance of Gandhism for Indian Diaspora in Africa in the 21st Century”. Paper presented at the at International Conference on ‘ Contemporary Relevance of Gandhi’ jointly organized by Gandhi Study Circle, Satyawati College and National Gandhi Museum, New Delhi, held in Satyawati College, University of Delhi. Delhi on 11th February, 2019
  15. “Restorative Justice and Reconciliation: Mahatma and Madiba”. Paper presented at the two day International Conference on ‘Legacies of Gandhi and Mandela and its Contemporary Relevance’, held 18-19 July 2019, organised by Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi in collaboration with Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Smriti (Govt. of India), Rajghat, New Delhi. Co-presented
  16. “The post Covid 19 economic scenario in South Africa and India: Where are female labour force”? in the International webinar on the topic ‘Managing the Post Covid 19 Pandemic: Global and Local Challenges and Opportunities for India’. Conducted on line on 25 May 2020 organized jointly by Society for Social Empowerment, New Delhi & Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, Haryana. Co-presented

Best Research Paper

1st position in Best Research Paper Award Title: Gender differences in socio-cultural adaptation of foreign students in India” in Track 1: Technical Session of 2nd National E-Conference on ‘Gender Inequality, Discrimination and Disparity’, organized by Sasmira’s Institute of Commerce and Science affiliated to University of Mumbai in association with University of Mumbai and Indian Academician and Researchers Association, held on 5th March 2022. Co-presented

RESOURCE PERSON

Invited lecture on “Documentary sources of data” at the 4-day online workshop program on “Research in Literary Studies: Methods and Documentation” organized by the Indian Teacher Education Community in Collaboration with Dr. C.V. Raman University, Chhattisgarh from 15th -18th September 2021. Presented on 16/9/2021.

Projects Undertaken

  1. Climate Change and its Impact on Fisheries: A Comparative Study of the Coastal Regions of Kenya and Kerala – Granted by the University of Delhi, under Research and Development Scheme 2015-16.
  2. Gender differences in cigarette smoking trends and smoking outcome expectancies in the university students in India
    – (Granted by the ICSSR) as CO-Project Director
    Duration: 3/12/2019 – 30/6/2021

Conference Organization/Lectures/Webinars/Seminars

  1. CONVENER of “Two Day National Conference on Africa Since 2000: Transition and Change.” Held on 18th – 19th February 2016 in the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  2. Abstract Convener, of the International Conference on Transforming Africa: Potentials & Challenges, held on 6-8 February 2019, organised by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 at Satyakam Bhawan, University of Delhi, Delhi –110007
  3. Organizing Secretary, the International conference on Human Rights for the 21st Century in Asia and Africa: People’s Aspiration and Challenges, held on Friday, 18 January 2019. Organised by The Centre for Conflict & Peace Research (CCPR) in collaboration with the Department of Adult, Continuing Education & Extension, University of Delhi, Delhi.
  4. Abstract Convener, of the International Conference on Transforming Africa: Potentials & Challenges, held on 6-8 February 2019, organised by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 at Satyakam Bhawan, University of Delhi, Delhi –110007
  5. Convener, Relevance of Gandhi ji’s thoughts and Philosophy during COVID-19 in the Post-COVID-19 Era, held on 25/9/2020, organized by Society for Promoting of Libraries, Uttar Pradesh (SPLUP) and KISNO Foundation, Delhi, on Cisco Web.
  6. Co-convener, International webinar on ‘Africans in India: Challenges and Prospects in COVID-19 Pandemic, held on 18/3/2021, organised by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, at12.30 pm IST, on Google Meet.
  7. Co-convener, Plenary lecture on Indian Diaspora in Africa and the Caribbean: Historical Roots & Cultural Linkages, organized by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, held on 19/4/2021 at 6.00 pm IST, on Google Meet
  8. Convener, the International level Special Lecture Series as a part of celebration of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th year of Indian independence on “Practical approach to research methodology”, organized by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, held on 16/2/2022 at 3.00 pm IST, on Google Meet
  9. Convener, the International level Special Lecture Series as a part of celebration of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th year of Indian independence on “Humanitarian Assistance in African Countries”, organized by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, held on 3/3/2022 at 5.30 pm IST, on Zoom platform
  10. Convener, the International level Special Lecture Series as a part of celebration of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th year of Indian independence on “Ethiopia, Africa and G4”, organized by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, held on 24/3/2022 at 12.00 pm offline.

Community Outreach / Extension Programme

Teaching Swahili language to the troops of the 14th Battalion The Mahar Regiment Unit to be deployed in Africa as part of United Nation Mission for Peacekeeping.

Workshops Participated

  1. Participated in the One Day Online Workshop for “Enhancing Research Communication Skills through ScienceDirect and Mendeley” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and School of Education (PMMMNMTT), Faculty of Education, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra in collaboration with Elsevier. Held on 3rd May 2020.
  2. Participated in online National Workshop entitled “Creating Video Lecture using OBS Studio” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Mahatma Phule Mahavidyalaya, Kingaon on 10th May 2020.
  3. Participated in the online National level online Workshop on “Research Methodology” jointly organized by Department of Mathematics and Statistics & Department of Computer Science & Electronics, Christian Eminent College, Indore. Held from 14th – 16th June 2021 through Microsoft Teams.
  4. Participated in the Online Three Days National Level Workshop on “Research Methodology and Data Analysis for Social Sciences” organized by Department of Economics (Aided), PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. held from 17th-19th June, 2021 through Google Meet platform
  5. Participated in the Online Two Days National Level Workshop on “Hands-On Training in LaTex” organized by Department of Mathematics, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore-62. held and 24th and 25th June 2021. On zoom platform
  6. Participated in the Online Three days National Training Program on “Data Analytics using Excel” organized by Department of Computer Science, Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya, Chandrapur held from 1st -3rd July 2021.
    Link: https://sites.google.com/view/sbkishor/home
  7. Participated in the Three days National Level Online Workshop on “E-Presentation Techniques” organized by the Lion’s Club International, Chdambaram Excellence & Pondicherry Excellence” held from 5th-7th July 2021. On Zoom platform.

Courses attended

  1. Attended the Orientation Course on the theme Orienting Teachers towards New Horizons of Education: Nation Building Through Higher Education held during November 17 – December 15, 2015, at CPDHE, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007.
  2. Attended the Refresher course in Global studies (Social Science & Humanities) held during 9th June to 29th June 2016 at CPDHE, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007.
  3. Attended the Refresher course in Climate Change and Disaster Management (IDC) held during 9th June to 30th June 2017 at CPDHE, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007.
  4. Attended the Refresher course in Social Concerns and Social Science (IDC) held during 27th November, 2018 to 17th December, 2018 at CPDHE, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007.
  5. Faculty Development Programme: National Webinar-02 entitled “ICT Enabled Higher Education in India: Challenges and Opportunities" by Prof A.K.Bakshi organized by GAD TLC, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madam Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD held on 13th April 2020. ( 02:30 PM. Webinar ID: 529 311 999)
  6. Participated in 2 days online course on Financial Management for Managers organised by Department of Management Studies of Nandha College of Technology. Erode held on 24-25 April 2020.
  7. Faculty Development Programme: Motivational National Webinar on "Towards Excellence in Higher Education in India in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities" by Prof A.K.Bakshi organized by GAD TLC, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madam Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD held on 29th April 2020.
  8. Faculty Development Programme: National Webinar-02 entitled “Challenges & Opportunities before Indian Higher Education due to COVID-19” by Prof Ved Prakash oganized by GAD TLC, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madam Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD held on 2nd May 2020 2.45 PM
  9. Faculty Development Programme: National Webinar-02 entitled "Corona Pandemic and Economic Challenges in India" by Dr. Jaswinder Singh" organized by GAD TLC, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madam Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD held on 4th May 2020 02:30 PM
  10. Faculty Development Programme: National Webinar-02 entitled "e-Content Development Methodology: Four Quadrant Model, OERs and Copyright issues” by Dr. Vimal Rarh "organized by GAD TLC, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madam Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD held on 15th May 2020 3:00pm
  11. Faculty Development Programme: National Webinar entitled "Women in Higher Education: Issues and Challenges during Corona Pandemic” Speakers Prof Sushma Yadav & Dr Pratibha Jolly organized by GAD TLC, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madam Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD held on 27th May 2020 3:00pm.
  12. Attended 10 days Faculty Development Programme on “Effective ways to develop e-Content for Teaching-Learning” conducted by Marathe Vidya Prasarak Samaj’s K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce and A.M. Science (KTHM) College, Nashik in association with Human Resource Development Centrev(UGC-HRDC), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune from 21st May 2020 to 30th May 2020. (online).
  13. Faculty Development Programme: National Webinar-02 entitled "Teaching During and Post COVID Times” by Prof K.V. Bhanumurthy organized by GAD TLC, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madam Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD held on 12th June 2020 3:00pm.
  14. One week online FDP on “E-Content Development” conducted by Sanatan Dharma College in collaboration with GAD TLC centre of MHRD Pandit Madam Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teaching (PMMMNMTT) SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi held from 27th – 31st July 2020
  15. One Week online FDP on ‘Qualitative Data Analysis’ conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Education, PMMMNMTT held from 27/04/2021-03/05/2021.
  16. Three-day National FDP, on “Research Methodology for Social Sciences” organized by the Department of Commerce, Indian Institute of Management and Commerce, Hyderabad, held from 17th-19th May 2021 on Google Meet.

Awards and Distinctions

  1. AWARDED JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP/ UGC ( 1993 )
  2. AWARDED PROF. DALEEP SINGH ENDOWMENT BURSARY FUND ( 2002)
  3. AWARDED FIELD GRANT FOR A FIELD WORK TO MAURITIUS (2003)

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS, BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERS

  1. “Swahili Language: Origin and Development”. (2002). Africa Quarterly. Vol. 42. No.1.
  2. “Features of Language with Special Reference to Swahili” (2002). Indian Journal of African Studies. Vol.13. No.1&2.
  3. “Total Quality Management and Service Industry”. (2003). Journal of Commerce and Information Technology. Vol. 3. No.1. (Jointly written with S. Kapoor)
  4. “Religious Beliefs and Practices of People of Indian Origin in Mauritius”. (2003). Indian Journal of African Studies. Vol.14. No.1&2.
  5. “Mercantile Societies of the Swahili Coast”. (2004). Indian Journal of African Studies. Vol.15. No.1&2.
  6. “Wanted: A Language for African Renaissance”. (2005). Africa Quarterly. Vol. 45. No.1.
  7. “Shopping Malls – A Global Shopping Experience”. (2006). The Journal of Banking, Information Technology and Management. Vol. 3. No.1. (Jointly written with S. Kapoor).
  8. “Veils and the Resilient Women of Tunisia”. (2006). Africa Quarterly. Vol. 46. No.3.
  9. “Trade Puts Indo-Mauritian Relations On a New High”. (2007). Africa Quarterly. Vol. 47. No.2.
  10. “Can Africa’s Rentier State Bail Itself Out?”. (2007-08). Africa Quarterly. Vol. 47. No.4.
  11. “A Collective Past: Dancing With Gods”. (2008). Africa Quarterly. Vol. 48. No.1.
  12. “Strengthening Relations through Cultural Diplomacy”. (2009). Africa Quarterly. Vol. 49. No.1.
  13. “Combating Global Warming”. (2009- 2010). Africa Quarterly. Vol. 49. No.4.
  14. “Cultural Diplomacy: An Extended Arm for Economic and political Relations for India and Africa.” Revised Paper published in the Proceedings of the National Conference on “India- Africa Development Cooperation: Past, Present and Future Vision.” Held on February 25, 2010 in the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  15. “Child Labour in Africa: Causes and Consequences”. (2010). Africa Quarterly. Vol. 50. No.2.
  16. “African Aesthetics and African Culture”. (2010). Indian Journal of African Studies. Vol.16. No.1&2.
  17. “The Third Pillar”. (2011). Africa Quarterly. Vol. 51. No.1. Special Edition.
  18. “India’s Role in Infrastructure Sector in Ethiopia”. (2011). Diplomatist (Special Report). Co-Authored
  19. “Linguistic Renaissance for African Development”. (2011). Indian Journal of African Studies. Vol.17. No.1&2.
  20. “Indigenous African Languages and African Renaissance”. (2012). Revised Paper published in the Proceedings of the Two Day National Conference on Africa Renaissance: From Movement, Democracy to Development. Held on 24th – 25th January 2012. Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  21. “South Sudan: Building a New Nation”. (2012). Indian Journal of African Studies. Vol.18. No.1&2.
  22. “The African Union on the 10th Anniversary”. (2012). Indian Journal of African Studies. Vol.18. No.1&2. Co-Authored with A.S.Yaruingam.
  23.  “Ghana in Transition”. (2012). Indian Journal of African Studies. Vol.18. No.1&2. Co-Authored with A.S.Yaruingam.
  24.  “African indigenous knowledge, cosmology and Spirituality”. (2014). Indian Journal of African Studies. Vol.18. No.1&2.
  25.  “Area Studies Programme in higher education: A case of Department of African Studies in the University of Delhi.” (2016). In G. Singh (ed.). Dimensions of Higher Education. New Delhi: New Delhi Publishers.
  26. From Commodity Exchange to Cultural Diplomacy: A Case of Indian Ocean Trade Network. (2017). Global Thought, May 2017, pp 12-18.
  27. Hindi aur Swahili lok-kathain : Vichar aur jeevan shaili ki smanta ka pradarshan. (2017). Global Thought, May 2017, pp 192-195. Co-authored
  28. “Cultural Affinities and commonalities between India and Ethiopia” published in (2017). Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist (Special Report).
  29. Kya jalvayu samjhauta Africa ko jalvayu parivartan se utpan hui samasyaon se nijat dilane mein saksham ho sakta hai? (2017). Navin Shodh Sansar , October-December 2017, Vol. 3(20), pp.298-300. ISSN 2320-8767, E.ISSN 23943793.
  30. The Paris Agreement 2015 and African Perceptions. (2017). Climate Change and Disaster Management. Proceedings UGC, CPDHE, HRDC. Delhi: Shivalik Prakashan.
  31. African Prodonova, African Resilience and Africa Today. (2017). Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 22 (1&2), pp.109-125, Peer-Reviewed and UGC Approved Journal No. 43274. Co-authored
  32. Transformation and changes in transhumant pastoralist communities: Understanding Maasai tribe of East Africa and Gaddi tribe of India. (2018). Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 23 (1&2), pp.26-40, Peer-Reviewed and UGC Approved Journal No. 43274.
  33. The Maasai and Hadzabe Tribe of East Africa. (2018). Wisdom Herald. International Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Quarterly Research Journal. U.G.C.-S.NO.242; U.G.C. Journal No. 40878, Vol.IX, No. 4, pp.339-346, Oct.-Dec-2018. Co-Authored
  34. Food security in Sub Saharan Africa. (2019). Parisheelan. International Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Quarterly Research Journal. U.G.C.-S.NO.1365; U.G.C. Journal No. 40790, Vol.15 (2). April-June -2019. Pp. 217-224. Co-Authored with Co-Authored.
  35. Vasudhaiva Kutumbukam Diplomacy: Fourth pillar for India and Africa connect. (2019). International Journal of Research in Social Sciences. Vol. 9, Issue 4 (2). April 2019. ISSN: 2249-2496. UGC Approved Journal No: 48887. Pp.656-662.
  36. Modernization and the caste structure of the Indian diaspora in Mauritius. (2019). Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR). Vol.6(6). June 2019. ISSN 2349-5162. pp.654-658. UGC Approved No. 63975.
  37. African Union – India – Asean: An unconventional connect for promoting peace and security in the region. (2019). Asian Journal of African Studies. Vol. 46. August 2019. ISSN 2466-1821. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea. P.35-65.
  38. Foreign students in higher education in India: A case study of the University of Delhi. (October-December 2019). In Shodh Sarita, Vol. 6 (24). Pp. 35-40. ISSN 2348-2397. UGC Approved Care Listed Journal. Co-author
  39. Doubly unorganized: A comparative study of women in India and South Africa engaged in informal sector. (September 2020). In Aspirare: An International Journal of Commerce and Management, 7. Pp 76-78. ISSN: 2394-0484 (Print); 2394-6601 (Online). Peer reviewed. Co-authored
  40. Female labour force participation in India and South Africa: An analysis. (2021). In Shodh Sanchar Bulletin, 11(4) (SIM). ISSN-2229-3620. pp.117-124. UGC Care listed journal. Co-authored.

Journal Articles 

  1. Feminist Overview of International Investment Law: A Preliminary Inquiry, Journal of International Economic Law (Oxford), Vol. 24(1), 2021, pp. 99-125 (with Amit Kumar Sinha)
  2. Covid-19, India, and Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS): Will India be able to defend its public health measures? Asia Pacific Law Review (Routledge), Vol. 28(1) 2020, pp. 225-247  (with Prabhash Ranjan)
  3. Indian Courts and Bilateral Investment Treaty Arbitration (with Prabhash Ranjan), Indian Law Review (Routledge), Vol. 4(2), 2020, pp.199-220.
  4. How ‘Healthy’ are Investment Treaties of South Asian Countries: An Empirical Study of Public Health Provisions in South Asian Countries’ BITs and FTA Investment Chapters, ICSID Review – Foreign Investment Law Journal (Oxford), Vol. 33(2), 2018, pp. 406-432. (with Prabhash Ranjan)
  5. The 2016 Indian Model Bilateral Investment Treaty: A Critical Deconstruction, Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business, 38, Issue 1, 2017, pp. 1-55. (with Prabhash Ranjan)
  6. Legal Aspects of Multi-Level Marketing in India: Negotiating through Murky Waters, Decision: Official Journal of IIM Calcutta (Springer) Volume 42, Issue 4 (2015) 359-378 (with R. Rajesh Babu)
  7. Food Security, Agreement on Agriculture and the Bali Ministerial Conference: What have Developing Countries Achieved – Issues and Concerns, Madras Law Journal (Lexis Nexis) (2014) 8 MLJ 101
  8. Book Review: Investment Treaty Arbitration as Public International Law – Procedural Aspects and Implications’ by Eric de Brabandere (Cambridge University Press, 2014), Indian Journal of International Law (Springer) 2015, Vol. 55(4), 595-598

Book Chapters

  1. India: Diplomatic and Consular Relations in Encyclopedia of Public International Law in Asia, Seokwoo Lee (ed.) (Brill Nijhoff, 2021)
  2. India and International Dispute Settlement – Some Reflections on India’s Participation in International Courts and Tribunals in The Future of International Courts and Tribunals: Regional, Institutional and Procedural Challenges, Avidan Kent, Nikos Skoutaris & Jamie Trinidad (eds.) (Routledge London, 2019)
  3. Investor-State Dispute Settlement in the 2016 Indian Model Bilateral Investment Treaty: Does It Go Too Far? in International Investment Treaties and Arbitration Across Asia, Julien Chaisse and Luke Nottage (eds.) (Brill Nijhoff, 2018) pp. 579-611. (with Prabhash Ranjan)
  4. Determination of Indirect Expropriation and Doctrine of Police Power in International Investment Law: A Critical Appraisal, in Judging the State in International Trade and Investment Law: Modern Sovereignty, the Law and the Economics, Leila Choukroune (ed.) (Springer Nature 2016) (with Prabhash Ranjan)

Other Activities

  1. Convener, the International level Special Lecture Series as a part of celebration of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th year of Indian independence on “Ethiopia, Africa and G4”, organized by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, held on 24/3/2022 at 12.00 pm offline.
  2. Convener, the International level Special Lecture Series as a part of celebration of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th year of Indian independence on “Humanitarian Assistance in African Countries”, organized by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, held on 3/3/2022 at 5.30 pm IST, on Zoom platform.
  3. Convener, the International level Special Lecture Series as a part of celebration of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th year of Indian independence on “Practical approach to research methodology”, organized by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, held on 16/2/2022 at 3.00 pm IST, on Google Meet.
  4. Co-convener, Plenary lecture on Indian Diaspora in Africa and the Caribbean: Historical Roots & Cultural Linkages, organized by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, held on 19/4/2021 at 6.00 pm IST, on Google Meet.
  5. Co-convener, International webinar on ‘Africans in India: Challenges and Prospects in COVID-19 Pandemic, held on 18/3/2021, organised by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, at12.30 pm IST, on Google Meet.
  6. Convener, Relevance of Gandhi ji’s thoughts and Philosophy during COVID-19 in the Post-COVID-19 Era, held on 25/9/2020, organized by Society for Promoting of Libraries, Uttar Pradesh (SPLUP) and KISNO Foundation, Delhi, on Cisco Web.
  7. Abstract Convener, of the International Conference on Transforming Africa: Potentials & Challenges, held on 6-8 February 2019, organised by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 at Satyakam Bhawan, University of Delhi, Delhi –110007
  8. Organizing Secretary, the International conference on Human Rights for the 21st Century in Asia and Africa: People’s Aspiration and Challenges, held on Friday, 18 January 2019. Organised by The Centre for Conflict & Peace Research (CCPR) in collaboration with the Department of Adult, Continuing Education & Extension, University of Delhi, Delhi.
  9. Editor, (2018). Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 23 (1&2), Peer-Reviewed and UGC Approved Journal No.
    43274.
  10. Member, Advisory Board, Indian Journal of African Studies, Vol. XX, XXI and XXII.
  11. Member, Departmental Research Committee
  12. Member, Organizing Committee, on “International Ambedkar Conclave: Constitution, Education, Skill development, Economy and Entrepreneurship for SC & ST, organised by Forum of SC & ST Legislators and Parliamentarians on 27th& 28th November 2017, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
  13. CONVENER, STUDY GROUP ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND REFUGEES: 2015-PRESENT
  14. MEMBER, STUDY GROUP ON INDIA-AFRICA RELATIONS UNIT: 2009-2010, 2012-2015
  15. CONVENER, PUBLICATION COMMITTEE: 2013-2014
  16. EDITOR, the Indian Journal of African Studies. (2014) Vol.19. No.1&2.
  17. Editor, Proceedings of the Two Day National Conference on Africa Renaissance: From Movement, Democracy to Development. Held on 24th – 25th January 2012 Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  18. Editor, the Indian Journal of African Studies. (2012). Vol.18. No.1&2.
  19. Sub-Editor, the Indian Journal of African Studies. (2011). Vol.17. No.1&2.
  20. General Editor, the Proceedings of the National Conference on “India- Africa Development Cooperation: Past, Present and Future Vision.” Held on February 25, 2010 in the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
  21. Sub-Editor, the Indian Journal of African Studies. (2010) Vol.16. No.1&2.
  22. MEMBER, SUDAN STUDY UNIT: (2003-2009)
  23. ASSISTANT EDITORS, the Indian Journal of African Studies. (2004) Vol.15. No.1&2.
  24. MEMBER, EDITORIAL COMMITTEE, the Indian Journal of African Studies. (2003) Vol.14. No.1&2.
  25. MEMBER, EDITORIAL COMMITTEE, the Indian Journal of African Studies. (2002) Vol.13. No.1&2.

Other Courses

1. Certificate in “Community Education Management” in 1987, University of Sheffield, UK.
2. Certificate in “Information Technology” in 1988, University of Cambridge, UK.