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Dr. Manish Karmwar
Assistant Professor, History

Department of African Studies
University of Delhi, Delhi, INDIA

manishkarmwar@gmail.com
A-8, Delhi Citizen Society Sector-13, Rohini, Delhi 85, +919818014416, 011-27550459

Objective

To impart excellence with responsibility


Teaching Experience (22 years)    2000-Present

Colleges/Department of University of Delhi Lecturer/Assistant Professor
Teaching & Research work in the Department of African Studies from 15th Feb. 2023.

Taught History at Shyam Lal College (Eve.) and others since 16th October 2004.

Taught History to PG Students at SOL (D.U) &NCWEB (D.U) since 2016.

Taught History in the Department of African studies from 2007-2015 to M.Phil. Scholars.


Qualifications

Qualified UGC-NET in June 1998 (HISTORY).
Selected for ICHR-JRF Fellowship in the year 2002.

Awarded PhD in the year 2011.


Education

  •    • Graduation with Honours in History Rajdhani College, University of Delhi Secured 1st position in graduation in the college.
  •    Post-Graduation in History Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi Secured 2nd position in Post-Graduation in the college.
  •    Master of Philosophy in African History Department of African Studies, University of Delhi Secured 2nd position in the Department
  •    Doctor of Philosophy in History 2011 Department of African Studies, University of Delhi The department selected and financed me for PhD field Trip.

Research Profile

  •    PhD. Thesis: AFRICAN DIASPORA IN INDIA: A HISTORICAL STUDY.
       • M.Phil. Dissertation: FASHODA CRISIS: A STUDY OF RIVALRY IN THE COLONIZATION OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.

       • Worked as Project Fellow for UGC Project (E. 5-113/2005) from 23.02.2008 to 30.04.2009

Invited Lectures

  •    DSCW, FEROZWPUR
  •    •  Shifting Trends in Historiography: Past, Present & Future Organized by Dev Samaj College for Women (DSCW), Ferozepur, on 27th November 2021.
  •      Ghalib and His Literature: A Source of Dilli’s History Organized by Dev Samaj College for Women (DSCW), Ferozepur (Sponsored by ICSSR), on 13th March 2020.
  •      Delivered an Invited Lecture on Delhi Water Bodies (Baolis) at SLC(E), University of Delhi, India, on 28 February 2017.
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       NMML, DELHI
      • Delivered an Invited Lecture on African Diaspora in India: A Historical Study at Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML), Delhi, India, 6 June 2016.

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    •    GRFDT, DELHI
        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on African Diaspora in India: A Socio-Political journey organized by GRFDT at JNU, Delhi, India, 27 July 2013.
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    •    SCERT, DELHI
        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on The Rising of Nationalism in Europe “organized by the SCERT, Delhi, India, on 18 May 2015.

        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on “National Integrity organized by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), Patel Nagar, Delhi, India, 2015.
    •   Delivered an Invited Lecture on “The age of Industrialization” organized by SCERT, Delhi, India, on 20 May 2015.
        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on In the earliest City organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi, India, on 17 June 2015.

        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Ruler and Buildings” organized by SCERT, Delhi, India, on 16 June 2015.

        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Clothing: A Social History” organized by the (SCERT), Delhi, India, 09 December 2015 (Session-I).

        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Forest Society and Colonization organized by the (SCERT), Delhi, India, 09 December 2015 (Session-II).

        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Rebels and The Raj organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi, India, on 15 May 2017.

        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Understanding Partition organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi, India, on 16 May 2017.

        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on “An Empire across three Continents organized by the (SCERT), Delhi, India, on 29 May 2017.

        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Kings, Farmers and Towns organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi, Indin ia, in May 2017.

        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Colonial Cities organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi, India, in May 2017.

        • Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Bhakti, Sufi Traditions organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi, India, in May 2017.
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Workshop And Curriculum-Related Work

  •    Subject Expert of Humanities and Social Sciences in a NEP 2020 workshop organized by IQAC, SLC jointly with Vidya Bharti Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan, Miranda House and JNU on “Roadmap to NEP Implementation on December 14, 2021.
       • As a member of curriculum-related work at SCERT, DELHI.

       • Member of Academic committee for HISTORY at Sreenarayranguru Open University, Kollam, Kerala order dated 23/11/2021

Orientation Programmes

  •     Attended UGC-HRDC sponsored CPDHE, University of Delhi, Delhi, Orientation Programme (OR-81) as Academic Facilitator from 08 June 2015 to 04 July 2015.
       • Attended UGC-HRDC sponsored CPDHE, University of Delhi, Delhi, Orientation Programme (OR-76) as Academic Facilitator from 09 June 2014 to 05 July 2014.

       • Attended UGC-HRDC sponsored CPDHE, University of Delhi, Delhi, Orientation Programme (OR-71) as Academic Facilitator from 06 August 2012 - 05 September 2012.

       • Attended ICSSR-sponsored Research Methodology Workshop at the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, from 09 September 2002 to 19 September 2002.

Academic Distinctions

  •    Editor of UGC recommended Journal: IJHIR, VEETHIKA Delhi, India
       • Resource person for CPDHE, SCERT and KV (Kendriya Vidyalaya) teacher’s orientation programme.

       • SCERT invited for Curriculum related activities.

       • Subject expert for KV Interview panel.

       • Actively participated in organising National/International Seminar in the Department of African Studies in the years 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012 as an organiser.

       • Organised several workshops and lectures while holding a faculty position in a different college at university of Delhi.

       • Conducted different sports activities; especially cricket and Table Tennis for undergraduate students at Inter College level.

       • Worked as OSD for the NIOS.

       • Selected as a Resource person for the academic work of IGNOU

Research Interest/ Specialization

  •    Diaspora, Migration & Assimilation.
       • African History

       • Delhi: Locality, Streets & Monuments

       • Modern Indian History

Subject Taught

  •   History of Africa: Scramble, Slave trade & Diaspora
      • World History

      • History of South Africa

      • Environmental issues in India

      • Delhi through the Ages

Professional Society Membership

  •   IHC (Indian History Congress)
      • ASA (African Studies Association)

Graduate Scholars' Talk Series

  •   Convenor
        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJwsPI6cEQn8mwcNZYvKc-w

Publications 

Books

  1. Karmwar, M. (2016).1898 Fashoda Incident, Delhi, India: A.K. Publication. ISBN 978-93-85022-00-5.
  2. Karmwar, M. (2016). A Photo Journey of Africans in India, Delhi, India: A.K. Publication. ISBN 978-93-85022-00-6

Research Papers

  1. Karmwar, M. 2021. Ghalib and His Literature: A Source of Dilli’s History. International Journal of Culture & Global Studies 2(1),270-75. ISSN: 2582-6808.
  2. Karmwar, M. (2020). India-Africa: Rediscovering Trade Relations through Cultural Assimilation. VEETHIKA-An International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 6(4),5-15.E-ISSN: 2454-342X, UGC Index no. 44539.
  3. Karmwar, M. 2020. India-Africa-Covid19: Old Engagements and New Exchanges.Global Thought. 4 (16):163-170. ISSN:2456-0898.
  4. Karmwar, M. 2020. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: An African Experience. Global Thought.4 (15):176-185. ISSN:2456-0898.
  5. Karmwar, M. 2019. Africans to Afro-Indians: Their Journey, Assimilation and Contributions. International Journal of Historical Insight and Research. 5 (1):1-10 ISSN:2454-5600. (UGC Indexed: 44547).
  6. Karmwar, M. 2018. Scholars and Afro-Indian. International Journal of Historical Insight and Research. 4 (2):28-45. ISSN:2454-5600. (UGC Indexed: 44547).
  7. Karmwar, M. 2018. Gujarati Siddis through the Ages. The Equanmist, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Wardha, 4(2-4),217-231. ISSN 2395-7468, UGC Index no. 48457.
  8. Karmwar, M. 2014. Africa and its Diaspora in Asia: An Indian perspective. Indian Journal of African Studies. Department of African Studies, University of Delhi.19
    (1&2):139-153. ISSN 0971-5320. (UGC Indexed: 43274).
  9. Karmwar, M. 2012. Historical Background and Conceptualizing African Diaspora in India. Indian Journal of African Studies. Department of African Studies, University of
    Delhi.18 (1&2):39-57. ISSN 0971-5320. (UGC Indexed: 43274).
  10. Karmwar, M. 2010. African Diaspora in India. Diaspora Studies, Routledge.3(1):69-91.ISSN 0973-9572. (UGC Indexed: 46242).
  11. Karmwar, M. 2010. India's Relation with East Africa: A Historical Study. Indian Journalof African Studies. Department of African Studies, University of Delhi. 16(1&2):78-88.ISSN 0971-5320. (UGC Indexed: 43274).
  12. Karmwar, M. 2010.Ghalib, Gadhar aur Dili. Sahriday. Nav Unnayan Sahityik Society, Delhi.2 (4):100-106. ISSN 2230-8997.
  13. Karmwar, M. 2003. Indian Diaspora in Africa and African Diaspora in India. Africa Quarterly. ICCR.43 (1):155-162. ISSN 0001-9828.
  14. Karmwar, M. 2020. A Thousand Years of Africans In India: Siddis Of Karnataka. In P.K. Sreekumar (ed.). Contemporary Humanities: Areas and Approaches.South Zone
    Books, Ernakulam, Kadavanthara, Kochi, pp.130-149.ISBN 978-81-922314-8-8

Book Review

  1. Jayasuriya, S.S. & Jean-Pierre Angenot. January-June 2012. Uncovering the History of Africans in Asia. Insight on Africa. Routledge 4(1):92-94. ISBN 0975-0878.
  2. Brah, A. January-June 2011. Cartographies of Diaspora: Contesting Identities. Diasporic Studies. Routledge 4(1):101-104.ISBN 0973-9572.

Paper Presented

  1. Africa, Climate Change, Migration And Refugees Jointly organized by SSE, New Delhi, DYAL SINGH COLLEGE, New Delhi and Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Smirti, ND on 29-30 January 2022.
  2. Swami Vivekananda and the Politics of Religion in National Seminar on Swami Vivekananda, Indian Culture and Global Peace Jointly organized by SSE, New Delhi,
    ICPR, New Delhi and Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Smirti, ND on 11-13 December 2020.
  3. Siddis Of Patthar Kuan: A Diasporic Connect (From) Africa To Ahmedabad, Jointly organized by GRFDT, New Delhi, India, MFA, Manila, Philippines, CISAN, UNAM,
    Mexico on 2-5 November 2020.
  4. India-Africa-Covid19: Old Engagements And New Exchanges organized by Society for social empowerment and CBU, Bhiwani, Delhi on 25-26 May 2020.
  5. African Diaspora in India: Rediscovering Trade Relations through Cultural Assimilation organized by ICWA, Sapru house, Delhi on 3-4 September 2019.
  6. Culture, Religion, Tradition and Environmental Conservation organized by Zakir Husain Delhi College (Eve.) on 27-28 March 2018.
  7. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: An African Experience organized by Aryabhatta College on 24-25 February 2018.
  8. Sindh and Sindhi Diaspora organised by Satyawati College (Eve.) and NCPSL, New Delhi on 22-23 February 2018.
  9. Aryan Invasions: Are we `indigenous? in Aryan Invasion Theory and Dr B.R. Ambedkar organized by Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Delhi, India, 30 May 2016.
  10. Mediterranean Migration: Development and Disaster for Africa and Africans: Africa since 2000: Transition and Change organised by Department of African Studies,
    University of Delhi, India, 18-19 February 2016.
  11. Comparative Study of India’s Look East and Look Africa policies, organized by Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India, 23-24 December 2015.
  12. Africa and Its Diaspora in Asia: An Indian Perspective, in India and Its Diaspora: A Comparative Perspective, organised by Centre for African Studies, JNU and PRIASA.
    Delhi, India, 29-30 March 2013.
  13. African Settlements in India: A Historical Journey, in Emerging Asian Powers in Africa, organised by Centre for African Studies, University of Mumbai and PRIASA. Mumbai, India, 14-15 February 2013.
  14. Gandhi and Africa in Exploring Gandhi World order organised by Shyam Lal College (Eve.), University of Delhi. Delhi, India, 28-29 January 2013.
  15. Apartheid to Democracy: South African Perspective, in Human Rights in the 21st Century: Global Perspective, National Challenges, organised by Shyam Lal College
    (Eve.), University of Delhi. Delhi, India, 14-15 February 2012.
  16. African Roots in India: A Forgotten Story, in Contemporary Africa: Issues and Challenges, organised by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi and
    PRIASA. Delhi, India, 22 November 2012.
  17. Environmental Protection and History organized by Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, 7-8 November 2012.
  18. A Little Africa in India, in Vision Africa: Togetherness for Sustainability and Development, organised by the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi.
    Delhi, India, 15-16 December 2010.
  19. Africans in India: A Diasporic Perspective, in International Seminar, organised by Department of African Studies, University of Delhi. Delhi, India, 2009.
  20. India Africa Trade Relations: A Historical Perspective, in National Seminar, organised by Department of African Studies, University of Delhi. Delhi, India, 3-4 April 2008.
  21. India-Africa Relation, in I.C.S.S.R Workshop on Methodology, organised by Department of African Studies and I.C.S.S.R. Delhi, India, 2003