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\"\"<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. RAHEEL QURAISHI” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Head, Department of English” font_container=”tag:h6|font_size:12px|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Email ID: rkquraishi@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1771252972451{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. RAHEEL QURAISHI” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”INTRODUCTION” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Dr. Raheel Quraishi is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of English at Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur. He earned his Ph.D. in English (2008) for his thesis on \u2018Major Women Characters in Salman Rushdie\u2019s Novels\u2019, complemented by an M.Phil., M.A. in English, B.Sc. in Computer Science, and a Diploma in Education (D.ed). As a recognized Ph.D. Supervisor at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, he has successfully guided five research scholars for earning doctoral degree. His scholarly output includes over 40 published research papers, multiple edited Seminar Proceedings and Journals, and a self-authored book. Dr. Quraishi has served as a Ph.D. thesis Examiner for several universities, received the \u2018Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award\u2019 (2015) and \u2018Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship National Award\u2019 (2015), organized national seminars, delivered guest lectures, contributed to university syllabus committees and examinations.[\/vc_column_text]

Academic Biography<\/div>
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  • Bachelor of Science <\/strong>(B.Sc. C<\/strong>omputer Science)<\/strong>: Earned from Nagpur University, Nagpur in March 1995 with a Second Division<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Master of Arts (M.A. English)<\/strong>: Completed from Nagpur University, Nagpur in Winter 1999 with a Second Division<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Diploma in Education (D.Ed.)<\/strong>: Obtained from Maharashtra State Examination Board, Pune in July 1999 with a Second Division<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)<\/strong>: Awarded by Alagappa University, Karai Kudi (Tamil Nadu) in February 2008 with a First Division<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)<\/strong>: Conferred by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur on 18th February 2008<\/strong> for the thesis titled \u201cMajor Women Characters in Salman Rushdie\u2019s Novels\u201d<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Academic Experience<\/div>
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    • Current Position & Institutional Role:<\/strong> Working as an Associate Professor of English<\/strong> at Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur (Dist. Nagpur, M.S.), affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur. Also serves as the Head, Department of English<\/strong>, overseeing departmental academic and administrative functions.<\/li>\n
    • Total Teaching Tenure:<\/strong> Over 23 years of teaching experience<\/strong>, with appointment date commencing from 1st<\/sup> October 2003<\/strong> at the same Institution.<\/li>\n
    • Postgraduate Teaching Authorization:<\/strong> Recognized as a Post Graduate Teacher in English<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Doctoral Research Supervision (Ph.D. Guide):<\/strong> Recognized as a Ph.D. Supervisor<\/strong> by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj (RTMNU) Nagpur University, Nagpur (since 18th<\/sup> February 2012). Successfully guided five research scholars<\/strong> for the award of Ph.D. degrees from RTMNU, with topics spanning:\n
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      • Immigration and Multiculturalism in Bharati Mukherjee\u2019s Fiction<\/li>\n
      • Women, Power, and Subversion in Jane Austen\u2019s Novels<\/li>\n
      • Feminine Consciousness in Namita Gokhale\u2019s Novels<\/li>\n
      • Culture, history, and feminine sensibility in Gita Mehta\u2019s Novels<\/li>\n
      • Female Psyche and Familial Relationships in Ruth Prawer Jhabvala\u2019s Novels: A Feminist Perspective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Specialization in Teaching (Core Areas):<\/strong> Specializes in teaching:\n
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        • Indian Writing in English<\/strong> (including Rushdie, Desai, Gokhale, Mehta, Jhabvala)<\/li>\n
        • Feminist Literary Criticism<\/strong> and Gender Studies<\/li>\n
        • Postcolonial Literature<\/strong> and Multiculturalism<\/li>\n
        • English Language Teaching (ELT)<\/strong> with focus on communicative competence and technology integration<\/li>\n
        • American Literature<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • British Literature<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Pedagogical Focus:<\/strong> Emphasis on developing communicative competence in written English<\/strong>, particularly among rural and backward-area undergraduate learners. Advocates integration of multimedia and ICT tools<\/strong> to motivate students in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms.<\/li>\n
        • Curriculum Development Contribution:<\/strong> Served as a member of the Syllabus Committee<\/strong> for Bachelor of Commerce (English) at the university level. Co-compiled two prescribed textbooks: \u2018Swan & Pearls\u2019<\/strong> (Compulsory English) and \u2018Zenith\u2019<\/strong> (Supplementary English) for B.Com. I year, effective from 2014\u201315 session.<\/li>\n
        • Examination & Assessment Responsibilities:<\/strong> Regular appointee as Examiner<\/strong> and Moderator<\/strong> for university answer scripts at undergraduate level since 2003. Also served as Internal Supervisor<\/strong> for university theory examinations and as Officer-in-charge<\/strong> for university examinations (Summer 2010, 2011).<\/li>\n
        • External Examiner for Ph.D. Theses:<\/strong> Appointed as referee \/ viva-voce examiner for doctoral theses by multiple universities, including Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. Examined research on topics such as Arthur Miller, Toni Morrison, Anita Desai, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Arvind Adiga.<\/li>\n
        • Guest Lectures Delivered:<\/strong> Invited as a Guest Speaker in various Colleges across districts including Bhandara, Nagpur, Gondia, and Gadchiroli, covering topics in English literature, language teaching, and communication skills.<\/li>\n
        • Quality Assurance & Accreditation Roles:<\/strong> Worked as Assistant Coordinator<\/strong> of IQAC and NAAC steering committee for the first cycle (2014\u201315), and served as In-charge of Criterion-V<\/strong> during the second NAAC cycle (2024\u201325).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Research Publication<\/div>
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            \n
          • Title:<\/strong> The use of Cinematic Devices in Salman Rushdie\u2019s \u2018Midnight’s Children\u2019<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> CENACLE, Vol. 1
            \nYear\/Volume:<\/strong>\u2013Dec. 2011
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2231-0592
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Rajkumar Kewalramani College, Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Self-Help Group in India: An Effective Tool for Woman Economic Empowerment and Poverty Eradication<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> THE NORTH POLE (Internationally Recognized Peer Reviewed and Referred Research Journal)
            \nYear:<\/strong> 2011
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2249-3344
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Yashwantrao Chavhan Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Importance of Communication Skills for Tourism Industry<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> National Seminar Proceedings
            \nYear:<\/strong> March 2012
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-93-80986-24-1
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Representation of Subalterns and Problems of the Dalit Christian in Arundhati Roy\u2019s \u2018The God of Small Things\u2019<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> SANSHODHAN
            \nYear:<\/strong> April 2012
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2249-8567
            \nPublisher:<\/strong>P. & Berar College, Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Teaching of English in the Cyber Age<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> HORIZON, A Biannual Interdisciplinary Research Journal (Special Issue)
            \nYear:<\/strong> April 2012
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2229-4554
            \nEditors:<\/strong> Murlidhar Chandekar, Amol Raut, Shailesh Bahadure
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Yashoda Girls\u2019 College, Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Indian Constitution & Secularism in Multi-Religious Indian Society<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Knowledge Resonance, Vol. 2, No. 2
            \nYear:<\/strong> July\u2013Dec. 2012
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2231-1629
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> M.K. Umathe College, Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Need of Healthy Diet for Quality Performance in Sports<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> National Seminar Volume in PHYSICAL EDUCATION
            \nYear:<\/strong> 5th<\/sup> April 2012
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-93-80986-26-5
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Folk Arts in Maharashtra<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> VIBGYOR, Bi-Annual Research Journal
            \nYear:<\/strong> 2012
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2277-4491
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Necessity of Application of Multimedia Technology to English Teaching<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Seminar Proceedings
            \nYear:<\/strong> 22nd<\/sup> March 2012
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-93-80201-16-0
            \nPublisher:<\/strong>B. Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Sakoli<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Rushdie\u2019s Women in \u2018Shame\u2019: An Expose of the Bleak Nightmare in Pakistan<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> CENACLE, Vol. 2
            \nYear:<\/strong>\u2013Dec. 2013
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2231-0592
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Rajkumar Kewalramani College, Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Dramatic Techniques in Girish Karnad\u2019s \u2018Hayavadana\u2019<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> ELIXIR, Vol. III
            \nYear:<\/strong> 2014
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2277-3428
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Arts & Commerce College, Koradi<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Eco-consciousness in Salman Rushdie\u2019s \u2018Midnight’s Children\u2019<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> VIDYAWARTA, Issue-V, Vol. II (Interdisciplinary Multilingual Refereed Journal)
            \nYear:<\/strong>\u2013Mar. 2014
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 23199318
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Role of Technology to Motivate Students in EFL Classrooms: Opportunities and Challenges to the Teacher of English<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Technological Resources in Language Teaching & Learning (UGC Sponsored Seminar Proceedings)
            \nYear:<\/strong> 8th<\/sup> 2014
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-93-83132-16-4
            \nEditors:<\/strong> Dr. Varsha Vaidya & Dr. Girish Katkar
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Arts & Commerce College, Koradi, Dist. Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Transformation, Assimilation and Reincarnation in Bharati Mukherjee\u2019s \u2018Jasmine\u2019<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> VIDYAWARTA, Issue 8, Vol. 6 (International Multilingual Research Journal)
            \nYear:<\/strong>\u2013Dec. 2014
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2919-9318
            \nEditor:<\/strong> Dr. Bapu G. Gholap
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Creating Eco-consciousness through the Teaching of English Language and Literature<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Seminar Proceedings of UGC Sponsored State Seminar on “Environment Conservation and Social Awareness”
            \nYear:<\/strong> 3rd April 2015
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-93-82588-67-2
            \nEditors:<\/strong> Jagannath Choudhary, Rajendra Korade
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Aadhar Publications, Amravati<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Art of Writing Effective E-mail<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Workshop Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Effective Writing” (NWEW-2016)
            \nYear:<\/strong> 27th Feb. 2016
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-93-84198-46-6
            \nEditors:<\/strong> Jagdish Janbandhu, Dr. Nikhil Palande, Prof. Dinesh Kotangale
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Shri Mathuradas Mohota College of Science, Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Depiction of Sexuality in Namita Gokhale’s “Paro: Dreams of Passion”<\/em> (Co-Author)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Seminar Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “English Studies in a Transnational Environment: Society, Culture and Language”
            \nYear:<\/strong> 20th<\/sup> April 2017
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-81-927767-9-8
            \nEditors:<\/strong>K. Quraishi, Someshwar Wasekar, Dr. Vinita Virgandham
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Women, Culture and Politics in the Novels of Salman Rushdie: A Critical Study<\/em> (Co-Author)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Same seminar proceedings as above
            \nYear:<\/strong> 20th<\/sup> April 2017
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-81-927767-9-8
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Historic and Cultural Elements in Nirad Chaudhury\u2019s \u2018The Autobiography of An Unknown Indian\u2019<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> VIDYAWARTA (International Multilingual Research Journal), Issue 18, Vol. 07
            \nYear:<\/strong> April\u2013June 2017
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2319 9318
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>014
            \nEditor:<\/strong> Dr. Bapu G. Gholap
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Exploring the Multifaceted Tapestry of Indian Culture: Gita Mehta’s ‘A River Sutra’<\/em> (pp. 21-24)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Chronicle of Humanities and Cultural Studies (CHCS), Issue-3, Vol-4 (Peer Reviewed Bimonthly International Journal)
            \nYear:<\/strong> March\u2013April 2018
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2454-5503
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>197, UGC Approved Journal No. 63716
            \nEditor-in-Chief:<\/strong> Dr. Kalyan Gangarde
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Mahatma Gandhi Education Society\u2019s Centre for Humanities and Cultural Studies, Kalyan (W)<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Gita Mehta\u2019s RAJ: An Analysis<\/em> (pp. 56-59)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Printing Area (International Multilingual Research Journal), Issue-40, Vol. 03
            \nYear:<\/strong> April 2018
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2394-5303
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>011
            \nEditor:<\/strong> Dr. Bapu G. Gholap
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Education: The Milk of Tigress<\/em> (pp. 30-33)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Printing Area (Special Issue), International Multilingual Refereed Research Journal
            \nYear:<\/strong> April 2018
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2394-5303
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>011
            \nEditor:<\/strong> Dinesh R. Jaronde
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Gita Mehta’s Representation of India and Indian Culture<\/em> (pp. 61-64) (Co-Author)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Printing Area, Issue-48, Vol-01
            \nYear:<\/strong> April 2018
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2394-5303
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>011
            \nEditor:<\/strong> Dr. Bapu G. Gholap
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Exploiting the Multifaceted Tapestry of Indian Culture: Gita Mehta’s ‘A River Sutra’<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Chronicle of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol-04, Issue-3
            \nYear:<\/strong> March\u2013April 2018
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2454-5503
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>197 (IIJIF), UGC Approved Journal No. 63716
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Centre for Humanities and Cultural Studies, Kalyan (W)<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Identity, Displacement and Resilience: Amitav Ghosh’s Portrayal of the Colonial Experience<\/em> (pp. 18-21)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> VIBGYOR, Bi-annual Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal Special Issue (UGC Approved Journal No. 46447)
            \nYear:<\/strong> April 2018
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2277-4491
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Research Journal Publication Committee, Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Improving Teaching and Learning Process<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> VIDYAWARTA (International Multilingual Research Journal)
            \nYear:<\/strong> National Seminar on NAAC, Renuka College, Nagpur, 04\/01\/19
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2319 9318
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>014
            \nEditor:<\/strong> Dr. Bapu G. Gholap
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Mysticism and Cultural Encounter in Gita Mehta’s “A River Sutra”<\/em> (pp. 151-154)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> LANGLIT (Special Issue), An International Peer Reviewed Open Access Journal
            \nYear:<\/strong> National Conference on “Tribal in Indian English Novels”, 15th & 16th March 2019
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2349-5189
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>23
            \nEditors:<\/strong> Dr. P. K. Tiwari, Dr. S. K. Navin, Dr. P. V. Salame
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Shikshan Prasarak Mandal\u2019s Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Women in Cross-Cultural Matrix in Jhabvala’s ‘A Backward Place’<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> AJANTA, Vol.9, Issue-1 (Peer Reviewed Refereed and UGC Listed Journal No. 40776)
            \nYear:<\/strong>\u2013March 2020
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2277-5730
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong> 6.377
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Ajanta Prakashan<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Marriage without love and Love without Marriage in Jhabvala’s Novels: The Burning Issues in Indian Society<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Arhat, Vol.8, Special Issue-23 (Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary International Education Research Journal \u2013 AMIERJ)
            \nYear:<\/strong> One Day Interdisciplinary National Conference, 21st Dec 2019
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2278 5655
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>236
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Late Babasaheb Deshmukh Gorthekar\u2019s Arts, Commerce and Science Mahavidyalay, Umri, Dist. Nanded<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Voicing the Internal Trauma of Female Folk in Anita Desai\u2019s \u2018Fire On The Mountain\u2019<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> International Research Mirror, Vol-I, Issue-3 (International Level Double Blind Peer Reviewed, Refereed, Indexed, Multilingual, Interdisciplinary, Monthly Research Journal)
            \nYear:<\/strong> March 2021
            \nISSN (P):<\/strong> 2250-253X, ISSN (E):<\/strong> 2320-544X
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>77 (SJIF)
            \nChief Editor:<\/strong> Dr. Krishan Bir Singh
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Captain Netram Singh Charitable Trust<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Journeys of Identity and Enlightenment: Exploring Ruth Prawer Jhabvala\u2019s Novels<\/em> (pp. 24-29)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Gender Sensitization and Women Empowerment (Edited Book)
            \nYear:<\/strong> May 2021
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-93-83664-29-0
            \nEditor:<\/strong> Sunil Shinde
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> T.M.C. Publication, Prashant Nagar, Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Depiction of Female Suppression and Issue of Caste Discrimination in Meena Kandasamy’s ‘Touch’<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Printing Area (Interdisciplinary Multilingual Refereed Journal), Issue-88, Vol-02
            \nYear:<\/strong> April 2022
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2394 5303
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>012
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Plight of Untouchables in Meena Kandasamy’s ‘The Gypsy Goddess’<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Vidyawarta (Peer-Reviewed International Multilingual Research Journal), Issue-43, Vol.-03
            \nYear:<\/strong> April\u2013June 2022
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2319 9318
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>14 (IIJIF)
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Social Realism in the Poems of Meena Kandasamy<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Vidyawarta, Issue-42, Vol.-03
            \nYear:<\/strong> April\u2013June 2023
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2319 9318
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>14 (IIJIF)
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Toni Morrison: An Overview of Her Writings<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Printing Area, Issue-89, Vol-02
            \nYear:<\/strong> April 2023
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2394 5303
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>012
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Harshawardhan Publication Pvt. Ltd., Limbaganesh, Dist. Beed<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> God of Small Things: Alienation and the Dynamics of Social Change<\/em> (pp. 54-56)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Sanshodhak (Quarterly Multi-disciplinary Journal), Suppl. Edition 22
            \nYear:<\/strong> March 2024
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2394-5990 (UGC CARE Listed)
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Itihasacharya V.K. Rajwade Sanshodhan Mandal, Dhule<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Bridging the Linguistic Gulf: Enhancing English Language Proficiency and Engagement in Undergraduate Students from Rural and Backward Areas<\/em> (pp. 20-24)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Universal Research Analysis Journal on Reformation of Higher Education System in India, Vol.-1
            \nYear:<\/strong> 20 Feb. 2024
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2229-4406
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>30 (GRIFI), UGC Approved, Refereed, Peer Reviewed
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Eagle Leap Printers and Publisher Pvt. Ltd., Pune<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Depiction of Women Empowerment in the Indian Hindi Movie \u2018Uri: The Surgical Strike\u2019 <\/em>(pp. 58-64)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Literature in Context (Critical Approaches to Reading English Literature), Vol-II
            \nYear:<\/strong> 14 April 2025
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 979-889906382-4
            \nEditor:<\/strong> Prakash Tale
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Xpress Publishing (An Imprint of Notion Press), India, Singapore, Malaysia<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Exploring the Literary Landscape of Rohinton Mistry: Themes, Narratives, and Cultural Reflections<\/em> (pp. 86-91)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Modern Trends in English Literature (Edition-I)
            \nYear:<\/strong> 1st March 2025
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-93-48403-75-9
            \nEditor:<\/strong> Ganesh Bele
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Fern International Publication, Pune<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Voices from the Margins: Feminine Consciousness in Anita Desai\u2019s Works<\/em> (pp. 101-104)
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> International Journal of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences (Special Issue), Vol. 21, Issue-1, No.13
            \nYear:<\/strong>\u2013June 2025
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2347-4777 (UGC CARE Listed Journal No. 165 & 171, Double Blind Peer Reviewed, Refereed & Open Access)
            \nEditors:<\/strong> Subir Dhar, Ronan Paterson, Bryab Reynolds, Papia Mitra
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Avantgrade Press, Kolkata<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Beyond the Degree: The Critical Role of Skills in Modern Education<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> AURA – An International Bi-Annual Multidisciplinary E-Research Journal, Vol-3, Issue-1
            \nYear:<\/strong> 2025
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2348-6449
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> History, Memory & Human Dignity in Meena Kandasamy\u2019s \u2018The Gipsy Goddess\u2019<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> Human Context in English Literature, Issue-1, Vol.-1
            \nYear:<\/strong> 16th March 2026
            \nISBN:<\/strong> 979-89-03921-00-3
            \nEditors:<\/strong> Ganesh Bele & Dr. Niraj Kendhe
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Notion Press Media Pvt. Ltd., Chennai<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Dharma of the Self: Vedic Philosophical Roots in R.K. Narayan\u2019s \u2018The Guide\u2019 <\/em>Published in:<\/strong> Langlit (An International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal), Special Issue
            \nYear:<\/strong> 27 Jan. 2026
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2349-5189
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong>61
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Prerna College of Commerce, Science and Arts, Nagpur<\/li>\n
          • Title:<\/strong> Perspective, Power, and Womanhood in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni\u2019s \u2018The Palace of Illusion\u2019<\/em>
            \nPublished in:<\/strong> AJANTA, Vol.- XV, Issue – I
            \nYear:<\/strong>\u2013Mar. 2026
            \nISSN:<\/strong> 2277-5730
            \nImpact Factor:<\/strong> 8.172 (UGC Listed Journal No. 40776, Peer Reviewed Refereed)
            \nPublisher:<\/strong> Ajanta Prakashan, Jaisingpura, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (MS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            <\/div><\/div>

            Books Chapters & Teaching Material<\/div>
            BOOKS \/ JOURNAL EDITED<\/strong><\/p>\n
              \n
            • Title:<\/strong> UGC Sponsored National Seminar Proceeding entitled \u2018Role of English Language in Travel & Tourism\u2019<\/em>
              \nRole:<\/strong> Editor
              \nPublished by:<\/strong> Sir Sahitya Kendra, Nagpur
              \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-93-80986-24-1
              \nNumber of Research Papers Contained:<\/strong> 63
              \nTotal Pages:<\/strong> 411
              \nPublication Date:<\/strong> 16th <\/sup>March 2012
              \nDescription:<\/strong> Edited volume of peer-reviewed research papers presented at the UGC-sponsored National Seminar, focusing on the application of English in travel and tourism sectors.<\/li>\n
            • Title:<\/strong> VIBGYOR<\/em> (Special Issue of the Bi-annual Multidisciplinary Research Journal)
              \nRole:<\/strong> Editor \/ Associate Editor
              \nPublished by:<\/strong> Research Journal Publication Committee, Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur, Dist. Nagpur (M.S.)
              \nISSN:<\/strong> 2277-4491
              \nVolume & Number:<\/strong> Volume IV, No. 1
              \nYear:<\/strong> February 2015
              \nUGC Approval:<\/strong> UGC Approved Journal No. 46447
              \nDescription:<\/strong> Special issue of the bi-annual multidisciplinary research journal featuring original research articles across humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. Also served as Associate Editor<\/strong> for the Special Issue (April 2018) of the same journal.<\/li>\n
            • Title:<\/strong> AURA – An International Bi-Annual Multidisciplinary Online Research Journal<\/em>
              \nRole:<\/strong> Editor
              \nPublished by:<\/strong> Research Journal Publication Committee, Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur, Dist. Nagpur (M.S.)
              \nISSN:<\/strong> 2348-6449
              \nWebsite:<\/strong> bmb.ac.in
              \nDescription:<\/strong> International, bi-annual, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed online research journal publishing original research from scholars across disciplines.<\/li>\n
            • Title:<\/strong> UGC Sponsored National Seminar Proceeding entitled \u2018English Studies in a Transnational Environment: Society, Culture and Language\u2019<\/em>
              \nRole:<\/strong> Co-Editor with Asst. Prof. Someshwar Wasekar and Dr. Vinita Virgandham
              \nPublished by:<\/strong> Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur
              \nISBN:<\/strong> 978-81-927767-9-8
              \nPublication Date:<\/strong> 20th<\/sup> April 2017
              \nDescription:<\/strong> Edited proceedings of the UGC-sponsored national seminar, containing research papers on English studies in the context of globalization, transnationalism, and cultural exchange.<\/li>\n
            • Title:<\/strong> VIBGYOR – Bi-annual Multidisciplinary Research Journal<\/em> (Regular Editorial Role)
              \nRole:<\/strong> Associate Editor
              \nPublished by:<\/strong> Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur, Dist. Nagpur (M.S.)
              \nISSN:<\/strong> 2277-4491
              \nDescription:<\/strong> Ongoing role as Associate Editor for this UGC-approved bi-annual multidisciplinary research journal, responsible for peer review, editorial decisions, and publication management.<\/li>\n
            • Title:<\/strong> NIRDHAR<\/em> (Students\u2019 Annual College Magazine)
              \nRole:<\/strong> Co-Editor
              \nPublished by:<\/strong> Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur
              \nDescription:<\/strong> Annual student magazine featuring creative writing, essays, poems, and reports from college events and student activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              SOLE-AUTHORED BOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Title:<\/strong> \u2018Unlocking English Literature: Essential History of the 16th <\/sup>& 17th<\/sup> Centuries (Vol-I)\u2019<\/li>\n
              • Role:<\/strong> Author<\/li>\n
              • Published by:<\/strong> Vishwa Publishers & Distributors, Mahal, Nagpur<\/li>\n
              • ISBN:<\/strong> 819975129-3<\/li>\n
              • Publication Date:<\/strong> March 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Description:<\/strong> A comprehensive volume introducing the essential historical, literary, and cultural contexts of English literature from the 16th<\/sup> and 17th<\/sup> centuries. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book covers major literary movements, key authors, and socio-political influences that shaped English literary heritage during the Renaissance and early modern periods.<\/div><\/div>

                Achievements & Awards<\/div>
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                  \n
                • Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award (2015)
                  \n<\/strong>Conferred by the Global Society for Health & Educational Growth<\/em>, New Delhi, for outstanding achievements in the field of academic and social services. The award was presented on 27<\/span>th<\/sup> February 2015 at the Deputy Speaker\u2019s Hall, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                    \n
                  • Ambedkar Fellowship National Award (2015)
                    \n<\/strong>Awarded by the Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi<\/em>, Delhi, in recognition of commendable literary, social, and cultural services rendered for the upliftment of downtrodden, oppressed, and depressed sections of society. Received during the 31st National Conference of Dalit Writers held on 12\u201313 December 2015.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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