Dr. Bikash Bhargab Sarma, M. A. (Pune University), Ph. D ()

Associate Professor & HOD Department of Philosophy Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit & Ancient Studies University, Nalbari

1. Research Interest: Applied Ethics, Comparative religion, Contemporary Western Philosophy, Contemporary Indian Philosophy

2. BOOK/ CHAPTER PUBLISHED:

Book:

Authored a book on Applied Ethics titled Human Cloning: an Ethical Perspective, published by Unique Books, Guwahati, Assam (ISBN 978-81-925486-0-9)

Book Chapter published:

Problem and Prospect of Tourism in Barak valley, in an Edited Volume titled Southern Review Edited by Prof. Joydeep Biswas, published by Assam College Teachers’ Association, 2018 Assam. (ISBN 978-81-936621-3-7)

Ethics of Advertising in Mass Media: Some Observations with Special Reference to North-East India in an Edited Volume titled Mass Media and Societal Transformation in North-east India Edited by Prof. Jayeeta Sen, published by Scholar Publications, Karimganj, Assam. (ISBN 978-81-931856-9-8) Concept of God in Sankhya Philosophy in an Edited Volume titled Sankhya Jnanamanjari Edited by Dr. Ranjit Tewari, published by Bharati Prakashan, Banaras. (ISBN 978-93-80550- 62-6)

Environmental Ethics and the Man-Nature Relationship in an Edited Volume titled Environment and Society: Perspectives across disciplines. Edited by Dr. Ayan Hazra, published by Lamberd Publishers, New Delhi. (ISBN 978-3-659-40672-0)

Religion and its Practices Among Jamatias and Chakmas of Tripura: an analytical enquiry in an Edited Volume titled Integrating the Culture and Socio-Economic Identity of India Edited by Guptajit Pathak, published by SSDN Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi- 110002. (ISBN 978-93-8357-528-2)

Concept of Human Cloning and the Ethical issues in an Edited Volume titled Medical Ethics: Challenges and prospects in India Edited by Dr. S. Sharma, published by Supriya Books, New Delhi-110002. (ISBN 978-81-909143-6-9)

Concept of God and Religion- among the Tribes of Tripura: with special reference to Tripuri tribe in an Edited Volume titled Concept of God and Religion- traditional Thought and Contemporary society Edited by K. Jose, G. K. Bera, B. K. Medhi and R. P. Athparia Published by Abhijit Publications, New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-81136-52-2).

Environmental Anthropology: A Discipline with Positive Intentions in an Edited Volume titled Anthropology In India: Retrospect and Prospect Edited by Gautam Kumar Bera and K. Jose SVD, Published by Abhijit Publications, New Delhi (ISBN 978-93-5078-79-8).

3. RESEARCH PAPER PUBLISHED:

A Brief Outline of the Folk Dances of Tripura, Sitara-i-Subah, Volume 5, 2016-17, 2017-18 issue, Published by department of Persian, , Silchar, (ISBN 2347-4033).

Concept of Human Nature and Religious Thoughts: A Brief Study with Special Reference to Judo-Christian Tradition, The Quest, Vol. IV, 2016 (ISSN 2278-3148)

Gandhian Understanding of Women Empowerment in India: A Brief Outline, “Kiron Sashi”, Volume III, 2015 issue, (Peer Reviewed Journal) Published by Kiron Sashi Women’s Cell, Gurucharan College, Silchar, (ISSN 2278-1919)

Philosophy of Education and its Need in Present Time, published in Ambedkar College Research Journal (ACEJ), Volume 1, 2015 issue, published annually by Ambedkar College, Fatikroy, Tripura (ISSN 657-2395-2350)

Domestic Violence against Women in India: a painful experience of Human Rights scandal, published in SAMANYAYA, Volume 4, 2014, an Annual Research Journal of Business Studies, Published by Department of Commerce, Gurucharan College, Silchar, (ISSN 2249- 4545)

Violence against Women in India: with Special Reference to North-Eastern Women in Delhi, published in Kiron Sashi, Vol.III, 2014, (ISSN-2278-1919)

Autonomy: a leading idea of philosophy and its role in the field of Bioethics, published in The Quest, Volume 3, 2013-14 issue, Published by Department of Philosophy, Gurucharan college, Silchar. (ISSN 2278-3148).

Quran: The Great Theophany of Islam, published in Sitara-i-Subah Volume 3, 2012-13 issue, published by Department of Persian, Gurucharan college, Silchar. (ISBN 2347-4033).

Death, The End of life and Euthanasia: An Ethical Perspective, published in Scholars’ Vision Volume 2, 2013 issue, published from Yavatmal, Maharastra, (ISSN 2278-7984)

The concept of Freedom and Determinism in the Bhagavat Gita: An Ethical Perspective, published in Prasidhani, Volume ix, 2013 issue, published by Department of Sanskrit, Gurucharan College, Silchar, (ISSN 2249-7439)

Gandhian Understanding of Environmental Issues and the Man-Nature Relationship, published in POLITICUS, Volume 3, 2013 issue-1, published by Department of Political Science, Gurucharan College, Silchar, (ISSN 2278-2443)

Amniocentesis, its misuse and the future of girl child in India: An analytical study in Kiron Sashi, Volume 1, 2012 issue, published by Kiron Sashi Women’s Cell, Gurucharan College, Silchar, (ISSN 2278-1919)

The concept of self in the Upanishads- A comprehensive overview in Prasidhani, Volume 2, 2012 issue, published by Department of Sanskrit, Gurucharan College, Silchar, (ISSN 2249- 7439)

Environmental Ethics and the Man-Nature Relationship in SAMANYAYA, Volume 3, 2012 published by Department of Commerce, Gurucharan College, Silchar, (ISSN 2249-4545)

Violation of Human Right and Women in North-East India: With special focus on Domestic Violence in Scholars’ Vision Volume 1, 2012 issue, published from Yavatmal, Maharastra, (ISSN 2278-7984)

The Concept of Self in the Upanishads – A Comprehensive Overview, published in ाचीविनः Vol. –VIII, 2011, (ISSN 2249-7439)

4. SEMINAR / CONFERENCE: (Paper presented)

International Seminar:

Presented a paper entitled Violence Against Dalit Women in India: An Issue of Serious Concern in the International Seminar on Social exclusion and discrimination of dalits in India: Some reflections in Comparative Context sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi and MAKAIAS, Kolkata jointly organized by and Assam University, Silchar, on 10th & 11th March, 2014.

Presented a paper entitled Swami Prabhupada and the Spiritual World in the 11th International Conference on Vedanta sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi and jointly organized by Miami University, USA and Osmania University, Hyderabad, August 1999.

National Seminar:

Presented a paper entitled Concept of Ahimsa in Indian Ethics: A Study with Special Reference to Hindu Bioethics in All India Sanskrit Conference sponsored by Govt. of Assam, organized by KBVS & AS UNIVERSITY, Nalbari from 15th to 17th Feb’2018.

Presented a paper entitled New Vaishnavite Philosophy of Srimanta Sankardeva and Social change in Pre-colonial Assam in Conflicts, Issues and Challenges in South Asia with special reference to North Eastern region of India, sponsored by UGC, New Delhi, organized by Dept. of Political Science and Economics, Gurucharan College, Sichar on 26TH & 27TH Oct,2017.

Presented a paper entitled Environmental ethics and man-Nature relationship: a study with Special Reference to Vedas in Ancient India in the National Seminar sponsored by MSRVP,UJJAIN, organized by KBVS& AS UNIVERSITY, Nalbari on Feb’2017.

Presented a paper entitled Ethics of Advertising in Mass Media: Some Observations with Special Reference to North East India in the National Seminar sponsored by UGC, New Delhi, organized by Ramkrishna Nagar College, Ramkrishna Nagar, Karimganj on Nov’2014

Presented a paper entitled A Study of Muslim Women in Assam and gender Justice in the National Seminar sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, organized by Ambedkar College, Fatikroy, Tripura on Nov’2013 Presented a paper entitled Domestic Violence against Women in India: A threat for Human Rights in the National Seminar sponsored by UGC, New Delhi, organized by Gurucharan College, Silchar on Feb,2012.

Presented a paper entitled Cloning, Human Reproduction and Ethics in the National Seminar sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi, organized by Ambedkar College, Fatikroy, Tripura on Feb,2012.

Presented a paper Ethno-Medicinal Practices among the Tripuri Tribes: An Overview, in the National Seminar organized by Sanskriti- North Eastern institute of Culture and Religion, Guwahati , on Nov’ 2012.

Presented a paper entitled The Role of Environmental Anthropology in the Development of Contemporary Society, in the National Seminar organized by Sanskriti- North Eastern institute of Culture and Religion, Guwahati , sponsored by Anthropological Survey of India, Kolkata, on Nov’ 2011.

Presented a paper entitled Concept of God and Religion among the tribes of Tripura, with special reference to Tripuris, in the National Seminar organized by NEICR-Sanskriti, Guwahati , sponsored by Anthropological Survey of India, Kolkata and Indian Council of Social Science Research, Shillong, Nov’2010.

Presented a paper entitled Role of Reason in Vivekananda’s concept of Universal Religion in the National Seminar sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi, organized by R. K. Mahabidyalaya, North Tripura, January,2009.

Presented a paper entitled ISKCON Movement and the North-East in the National Seminar sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi, organized by Guwahati University, Sept’2001.

Regional Seminar:

Presented a paper entitled Hinduism and Buddhism among Jamatias and Chakmas of Tripura: A case of Further study in the Regional Seminar organized by IGNOU, Regional centre, Agartala, held during 12th-13th Feb’2011 at Agartala.

Presented a paper entitled Women and the Environmental Justice in the State level Seminar Sponsored by Tripura State Council for Science and Technology, Agartala, organized by Ambedkar Govt. Degree College.12th March’2010. Presented a paper entitled Concept of Death and Euthanasia: an Ethical Perspective in the State level Seminar Sponsored by Tripura State Council for Science and Technology, Agartala, organized by Ambedkar Govt. Degree College, 22nd Decemdar’2010.

Presented a paper entitled Misuse of Amniocentesis and future of Indian Girl Child: An Analytical Study, in the Regional Seminar sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi, organized by R.K. Mahavidyalaya, Tripura (N), Nov’2010.

Presented a paper entitled Peace Education and Extension Service in the State level seminar sponsored by UGC, New Delhi, organized by L.C.B. College, Assam, Sept. 2002.

5. WORKSHOP/TRAINING/COURSES ATTENDED:

Participated in the observance of Indian Philosopher’s Day, sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi held in , Silchar on 4rh September, 2018

Participated in the Seven days Workshop on Principles and Techniques in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research and Management organized by G. C. College, sponsored by DBT, New Delhi, Govt. of India from 24th to 30th November 2018.

Participated in the Workshop cum Sensitization of Educators on Special Needs of Differently Able Students held in the Gurucharan College, Silchar on 19th April, 2017

Attended Workshop on Disaster Management sponsored by District Administration, Cachar District and organized by Gurucharan College, Silchar on 28th March’ 2015

Participated in the Ten days Spoken Sanskrit Course organized by Department of Sanskrit, Gurucharan College, Silchar from 18th to 28th August 2015.

Participated in the Ten days Yoga Workshop for Health, Happiness & Harmony held in the Gurucharan College Auditorium, from 23rd September, 2015 to 2nd October, 2015.

Attended Three Days North-East India Philosophy Teachers’ Meet sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi, and held at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya from 3rd to 5th July 2013. Participated in the One Day Workshop on New Methodology for NAAC Accreditation organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Gurucharan College, Silchar on 23rd July, 2013.

Attended the Workshop on Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) held on 23rd Feb’2012 at Women’s College, Silchar,

Participated as Programme Officer in the District Level NSS Festival 2009 held on 24th and 25th Octobar’09 at Kailasahar, Tripura(N).

Attended Sensitization Training Programme on Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence for College Teachers organized by NIPCCD, Guwahati from 11th Nov to 13th Nov’2009.

Attended Three week Summer School on Philosophy Social sciences and Humanities at NIAS, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore from 5th to 23rd June, 2006.

Attended Training Programme on Disaster Management organized by NSS Regional Center, Guwahati in collaboration with UEVRP and UNDP, Govt. of Assam. August, 2006.

Attended Orientation Programme for College Teachers organized by IQAC, L.C.B. College, Guwahati 4th Sept’2004

Attended Faculty Development Programme in Entrepreneurship in IIE, Guwahati, organized by Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India from 17th Feb to 28th Feb’2003.

Attended Training Programme on Living Values: On Educational Programme organized by Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya, Guwahati from 22nd July to 24th July’2002.

Attended Orientation Programme for College Teachers on Challenges of Development of Quality in Higher Education organized by L.C.B. College, Sponsored by ICF, New Delhi. 27th Nov’ 2000. Attended NSS Annual Orientation Camp organized by Guwahati University Sponsored by MHRD, Govt. of India from 2nd Nov. to 6th Nov’1999.

6. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME / REFRESHER COURSE:

Attended UGC Sponsored Summer School at Academic Staff College, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras from 20th May to 9th June, 2014.

Attended UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme at Academic Staff College, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla from 26th February to 28th March, 2013.

Attended UGC Sponsored Refresher Course at Philosophy Dept. VISVA-BHARATI, Santiniketan from 20th Oct. to 9th Nov.’2000.

Attended UGC Sponsored Orientation Course at Academic Staff College, Guwahati University from16th march to 12th April, 1998.

7. RESOURCE PERSON/PANELIST:

Invited as Resource person and presented a paper entitled Computer Ethics and Information Revolution, on World Philosophy Day Sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi organized by , Assam, Nov’2010.

Invited as Resource person and delivered a lecture on the topic Ahimsa as the Core Issue of Gandhian Philosophy and its Relevance in the Present Scenario on Gandhi Jayanti organized by IQAC, Gurucharan College, Silchar, 2nd Oct’2014.

Invited as Resource person and delivered a lecture on the topic Concept of Satyagraha in Gandhian Philosophy and its present day importance on Gandhi Jayanti organized by IQAC, Gurucharan College, Silchar, 2nd Oct’2013.