Department of Political Science University of Delhi

Title Professor First Name Sunil K. Last Name Choudhary Photograph Designation (a) Professor of Political Science (b) Director, Developing CountriesUu Research Centre [dcrc] Discipline Political Science Address (Campus) (a) Department of Political Science, Room No. 16, 2nd Floor, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007.

(b) Developing Countries Research Centre [dcrc], Academic Research Centre, Guru Tegh Bahadur Marg, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007. (Residence) 16-A/2052, Vasundhra, Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh – 201012. Phone No (Office) 011-27666670/Ext.123 [Department] 011-27666281 [dcrc] (Residence) 0120-2885560 Mobile +91-9958990287 Fax 011-27666670 Email [email protected] Web-Page www.polscience.du.ac.in; www.dcrc.du.ac.in Education Subject Institution Year Details Ph. D Department of Political 1997 Topic: Communalism and Secularism in Indian Science, University of Delhi Politics: Study of the BJP in the 1980s.

Topic: Mandal Commission Report: A Critical M. Phil Department of Political 1992 Appraisal. Science, University of Delhi Topped the University, won Karan Singh Gold M. A. [Political Hindu College, University of 1990 Medal and Prof C J Chako Prize.

Science] Delhi Topped the College. B. A. Hons [Political Hindu College, University of 1988 Science] Delhi

Career Profile

Organization / Institution Designation Duration Role Developing Countries Director [Honorary] 7 July 2015 Research and Administration Research Centre [dcrc] onwards Department of Political Professor of Political 3 Nov. 2014 Teaching, Research and Supervision Science, University of Delhi Science onwards www.du.ac.in Page 1

Shyam Lal College [Evening], Associate Professor 1996-2014 Teaching University of Delhi in Political Science Zakir Husian College, Lecturer in Political 1994-95 Teaching University of Delhi Science [Adhoc] Ramjas College, University of Lecturer in Political 1993-94 Teaching Delhi Science [Adhoc] Shaheed Bhagat Singh Eve. Lecturer in Political 1991 Teaching College, University of Delhi Science [Part Time] Research Interests / Specialization Indian Politics, Comparative Politics [India and Israel, India and UK], Parties and Party Systems, Electoral Politics, Democracy, Governance, Communalism and Secularism, Corruption, Human Rights, Diaspora Studies.

Teaching Experience ( Subjects/Courses Taught)

Undergraduate Courses: Indian Government and Politics, Constitutional Democracy and Government in India, Political Processes in India Democracy and Governance in India Developmental Process and Social Movements in India Contemporary India Human Rights, Gender and Environment in India Global Politics Citizenship in the Globalizing World Comparative Politics with a focus on approaches to comparative study, India and Asia, India and China, India and US, India and U.K. Public Administration and Policy Reading Gandhi Politics, Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business Voluntary Organizations, NGOs, Networking, Advocacy

Post-Graduate Courses: University of Delhi: (a) MA Courses - Democracy and Political Institutions; Parties, Elections and Political Process in India; Comparative Political Analysis, 2015 onwards.

(b) M.Phil Course: Subaltern Politics in India, 2015-16.

Annamalai University, Distance Education Centre, New Delhi Center: Indian Politics, Comparative Politics, 1994-98 and 2006-2009.

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Honors & Awards

Academic Distinctions

 Topped the University of Delhi, in M. A. in 1990 and won Karan Singh Gold Medal and Professor C. J. Chako Prize.  Scored first position in B. A. (Hons.) Political Science, Hindu College, University of Delhi, 1988.  Topped the School in Humanities at intermediate level by scoring distinctions in Political Science and Hindi, 1985. Honors and Awards

 Pearson Teaching Award in Higher Education [Social Science], Pearson Group and India Didactics Association, New Delhi, 2014.  Academic Excellence Award, Shyam Lal College [Evening], University of Delhi, 2014.  Global South Award, International Political Science Association, 2014.  Academic Staff Fellow, Commonwealth Commission, UK, 2010-11.  Post-Doctoral Fellow, Indo-Israeli Cultural Exchange Program, 2002-2003.  Junior/Senior Research Fellow, University Grants Commission, Government of India, 1991.

Publications

Books

1. Political Science Glossary [edited volume], Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, 2016. ISBN: 978-81-928330-9-5. p.622.

2. Fundamental Glossary of Political Science [edited volume], Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, 2015. p.267.

3. RIGHT Turn in Indian Polity: Modi on BJP’s Chariot [co-authored with Yogesh Atal], New Delhi: Har- Anand Publications, 2015. ISBN: 978-81-241-1888-7. p.248.

4. Combating Corruption: The Indian Case [co-authored with Yogesh Atal], Hyderabad: Orient Blackswan, 2014. ISBN: 978-81-250-5233-3. p.291.

5. Human Rights in Changing Times [co-edited with Gyan P. Agarwal and Reenu Gupta], England: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-4438-5226-5. p.319.

6. Communalism and Secularism in Indian Politics: Study of BJP. Delhi and Jaipur: Rawat Publications, 2001. ISBN: 81-7033-669-4. pp.336 [Funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi].

Papers/Articles in Indexed/ Peer Reviewed Journals

(a) Indexed/Peer Reviewed Journals

1. ‘Nationalism in an Era of Globalization and Multiculturalism: Revisiting Hindu and Jewish Nationalism’, IASSI Quarterly, Vol.33, Nos.2-4, April-December 2014, pp. 1-20. ISSN: 0970-9061. www.du.ac.in Page 3

2. ‘Political Colonization of Multi-Ethnic Britain: A Study of Indian Diaspora’, Diaspora Studies. Vol.7, No.2, 2014, pp. 100-120. ISSN: 0973-9572.

3. ‘From Conciliation to Confrontation: Changing Civil Society-State Relations in Israel and India’, IASSI Quarterly, Vol.32, No.2, 2013, pp. 77-97. ISSN: 0970-9061.

4. 'From Sojourners to Settlers: Changing Role of Indian Diaspora in British Politics', Diaspora Studies. Vol.5, No.2, 2012, pp.170-196. ISSN: 0973-9572.

5. 'New Agrarian Challenges Under Global Market Economy in India: An Appraisal', Indian Journal of Social Enquiry, 1(4), December 2009-February 2010. 7-24, ISSN 0974-9012.

6. 'Democratic Resurgence of Panchayati Raj Institutions: Coping with the New Challenges of Grassroots Governance', Indian Journal of Social Enquiry, 1 (1) March 2009, pp. 103-117, ISSN 0974-9012.

(b) Non-Refereed Research Journals

1. ‘State and Civil Society in Globalized India: A Changing Perspective’, (in Hindi), Indian Journal of Public Administration, Vol.7, No.1, January-June 2015, pp. 14-21. ISSN: 2249-2577.

2. ‘Contemporary Indian Polity and Technical Terminology: A Distinct Linkage’ (in Hindi), Gyan Garima Sindhu, Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, Vol. 43-44, July-December 2014, pp. 58-67. ISSN; 2321-0443.

3. ‘From Local to Global: Struggling of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Social Justice and Sustainable Development’ (in Hindi), Indian Journal of Public Administration, Vol.5, No.2, July-December 2013, pp. 417-426. ISSN: 2249-2577.

4. 'Pluralism and a Second Democratic Upsurge', Eternal India, Vol.2, No.6, 2010, pp. 95-109. DELBIL/2009/27687.

5. 'BJP: From Opposition to Governance', Politics India, III (6) December 1998, pp. 16-19. ISSN 0971- 8303.

6. ‘Communal Divide in Post-Independence India: The Role of the BJP', Teaching Politics, XVIII (2), 1992, pp. 57-62, ISSN 0970-8634.

1. ‘NGOs and Development: Analyzing Their Role in Literacy and ‘Education for All’ Campaign in India’ in Imran Salim and Ashraf Imam (eds.). Education and Social Sector: Issues and Challenges. New Delhi: Regal Publications, 2012, pp.448-476. ISBN: 978-81-8484-181-7.

2. ‘Democratic Restructuring at the Grassroots Level: Re-Examining the Functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions’ [in Hindi] in K. S. Sengar and Prabhat Chaudhary (ed.). Panchayati Raj System in India [in Hindi]. Agra: Golden Valley Publications, 2012, pp.35-39. ISBN No. 978-81-922921-0-6.

3. Global India and Parliamentary Democracy: New Issues, Emerging Challenges and Changing Perspective [in Hindi] in K. S. Sengar, Ramesh K. Bhardwaj and Subhash Chand (eds.). Indian Parliamentary Democracy: Corruption and Black Money, A Challenge [in Hindi]. Agra: Golden Valley Publications, 2012. ISBN No. 978-81-922921-3-7. www.du.ac.in Page 4

Articles/Chapters in Edited Collections

(a) International

1. ‘State-Citizenship Debates and Human Rights Issues: A Study of Israel’ in Gyan P. Agarwal, Sunil K. Choudhary and Reenu Gupta (eds.). Human Rights in Changing Times. England: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2013, pp.247-266. ISBN: 978-1-4438-5226-5.

(b) National

1 ‘Changing Trends of Indian Diaspora in British Society and Polity: A Study of Sandwich Cultures’ in Surendra K. Gupta and Vinay Kumar Srivastava (eds.). Exploring Indian Society: Essays in Honour of Professor Yogesh Atal. Delhi: Manak Publications, 2012, pp.164-182. ISBN: 978—93-7831-315-8.

2 ‘Ecology vs Development Discourses in Post Independence ‘India: A Study of Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA)’ in K S Sengar, G S Chauhan, Subhash Chand and Ramesh Kumar (eds.). Global Environment: Issues and Problems. Delhi: L G Publications, 2012, pp. 161-181. ISBN: 978-81-910382- 1-7.

3 'Changing Notions of Indian Secularism', in Subrata Mukherjee and Susheela Ramaswamy (eds.), Political Science Annual 1998-99. New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publications, 2000, pp. 220-229, ISBN 81-7629-246-X.

4 'Nehruvian Secularism and Contemporary Indian Polity', in Jagdish P Sharma et al (eds.), Nehru and People's Movement. Delhi: Manak Publications, 1997, pp. 46-56, ISBN 81-86562-08-7.

1. ‘Political Parties and Pressure Groups’, Book 2, Chapter 21 [Module 3, Democracy at Work], 2013. A Text Book of Social Sciences for the Students of Class X, National Institute of Open Schooling, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. pp. 130-149.

2. ‘Challenges to Indian Democracy’, Book 2, Chapter 23 [Module 4, Contemporary India: Issues and Goals], 2013. A Text Book of Social Sciences for the Students of Class X, National Institute of Open Schooling, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. pp. 175-201.

Other Publications

(a) Magazine/Newsletter Articles

1. ‘Pablo Neruda [1904-1973]: A Literary Political Legend’, 10th Pablo Neruda Lecture, Developing Countries Research Centre [dcrc], University of Delhi, 2016, pp.2-3.

2. ‘Changing Nature of Corruption in India’, Stavak, Shyam Lal College Evening, University of Delhi, 2012, pp.74-75.

3. 'Liberalism, Capitalism and Globalization: Changing Trends and Emerging Challenges', (in Hindi), Stavak, Shyam Lal College Evening, University of Delhi, 2010, pp.20-22. www.du.ac.in Page 5

4. 'BJP, Hindutva and the Forthcoming Parliamentary Elections', Stavak, Shyam Lal College Evening, University of Delhi, 1996, pp. 16-19.

5. 'Politicization of Caste in India: A Review of Mandal Commission Recommendations', Sandhyalok, Shaheed Bhagat Singh (Evening) College, University of Delhi, 1991, pp. 16-17.

(b) Book Reviews

1. Indian Diaspora: Study of Emerging Sandwich Cultures by Surendra K. Gupta (New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, 2013), IASSI Quarterly, Vol.32, No.1, January-March, 2013, pp. 123-128. ISSN 0970-9061.

2. Human Rights and Police Administration by Kamalaxi G Tadsad and Harish Ramaswamy (eds.) (New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company, 2012), IASSI Quarterly, Vol.31, No. 2, April-June, 2012, pp. 152- 157. ISSN: 0970-9061.

3. Corruption in India: The DNA and the RNA by Bibek Debroy and Laveesh Bhandari (eds.) (New Delhi, Konark Publishers, 2012), IASSI Quarterly, Vol.31, No. 1, January-March, 2012, pp. 105-109. ISSN: 0970-9061.

4. Social Transformation of an Island Nation: Development Wonder in Mauritius by Rani Mehta and S R Mehta (eds.) (Delhi: Kalpaz Publications, 2010), IASSI Quarterly, Vol.30, Nos. 3-4, July-December, 2011, pp. 159-164. ISSN: 0970-9061.

5. ‘Panacea to Young Research Scholars’, How to Publish Your Ph.D? by Sarah Caro (New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2009), A Weekly Journal of Higher Education, Vol.48, No.12, March 22-28, 2010, pp. 25- 26. ISSN: 0566-2257.

6. ‘A Significant Reference Point’, Directory of Governors of India: (Including Lt. Governors) [1947 to 2007] by Satinder Sharma and Indra Sharma (New Delhi: Reliance Publishing House, 2008), A Weekly Journal of Higher Education, Vol. 48, No.1, 2010, pp. 27-28. ISSN: 0566-2257.

7. ‘A New Academic Feather’, Directory of Chief Ministers of India by Satinder Sharma and Indra Sharma (New Delhi: Reliance Publishing House, 2008), A Weekly Journal of Higher Education, Vol.47, No.32, 2009, pp. 29-30. ISSN: 0566-2257.

8. Entering the Global Village: Essay on the Sociology of Communication by Yogesh Atal (Delhi and Jaipur: Rawat Publications, 2008), IASSI Quarterly, Vo. 27, Nos. 1&2, 2008, pp. 230-233. ISSN: 0970- 9061.

9. Mandate for Political Transition: Reemergence of Vajpayee by Yogesh Atal (Delhi and Jaipur: Rawat Publications, 2000), IASSI Quarterly, Vol.19, No.2, 2001, pp. 133-136. ISSN: 0970-9061.

Conference/Workshop/Seminar Presentations

(a) International 1. ‘Nationalism in an era of Globalization and Multiculturalism: Redefining Hindu and Jewish Nationalism’, 23rd World Congress of International Political Science Association, Montreal, Canada, 21 July 2014. www.du.ac.in Page 6

2. ‘Political Colonization of Multi-Ethnic Britain: A Study of Indian Diaspora’, International Seminar on India and its Diaspora: A Comparative Perspective, India International Centre, New Delhi, 29-30 March 2013.

3. ‘From Conciliation to Confrontation: Changing Civil Society-State Relations in Israel and India’, 22nd World Congress of International Political Science Association, Madrid, Spain, 9 July 2012.

4. 'From Predominance to Pluralism: Comparing Parties and Party Systems of Israel and India', 21st World Congress of International Political Science Association, Santiago, Chile, 13 July 2009.

5. 'Democratic Pattern of Governance: Comparing Israel and India', 20th World Congress of International Political Science Association, Fukuoka, Japan, 12 July 2006.

(b) National

1. ‘Indian Polity: Changing Trends’, National Seminar on Indian Constitution and Technical Terminology, Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India and Department of Political Science, Jay Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 29-30 January 2016.

2. ‘Indo-Israel Relations: Changing Trends’, National Seminar on India’s Foreign Policy in the International System, Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India and Nehru Studies Centre/Department of Political Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 28-29 November 2015.

3. ‘The Argumentative Gandhi: Synthesizing Truth and Non Violence’, National Seminar on Relevance of Gandhian Thought, Satyawati College, University of Delhi, 19 October 2015.

4. ‘Transforming Parties: Trends and Challenges’, National Seminar on Political Parties and Their Functioning: Need for Reforms, India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management, Election Commission of India, New Delhi, 25 February 2015.

5. ‘Nationalizing the Regional Agenda: A Study of the 2014 Elections’, National Seminar on Regionalism and Nationalism in Post Colonial India, Vimala College, Thrissur, Kerala, 9 October 2014.

6. ‘Contextualizing Sustainable Development from an Indian Perspective: From Trickle Down to Triple Line Approach’, National Seminar on Conservation and Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Development, Government Post Graduate College, Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, 22-23 March 2014.

7. ‘Indian Political System and Technical Terminology: A Distinct Relations [in Hindi], Paper presented to National Seminar on Use of Technical Words in Political Science [in Hindi], Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, at Magadh Mahila College, Patna, Bihar, 7-8 December 2013.

8. ‘Revisiting Indian Secularism’, Paper presented to National Seminar on Cultural Nationalism: The Indian Perspective, Centre for the Study of Religion and Society, New Delhi, 9-10 November 2012.

9. 'New Agrarian Challenges under Global Market Economy in India: An Appraisal', UGC sponsored National Seminar on the topic 'Challenges of 21st Century', Government Vivekanand Post Graduate www.du.ac.in Page 7

College, Manendra Garh, District Korya, Chhatisgarh, India, 18-19 October 2008.

10. ‘Democratic Resurgence of Panchayati Raj Institutions: Coping with the New Challenges of Grassroots Governance’, Paper presented to National Seminar on on Pappapatti Syndrome: Panchayats in Action: Forms and Issues, organized by Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, 5 April 2006.

11. 'Amendments in the Constitution: Responding to Emerging Challenges', National Seminar on Constitutional Review at Government Girls' College, Morena, Madhya Pradesh, India, 25 September 2000.

1. ‘Parties and Party Systems: Evolution, Growth and Trends’ [in Hindi], Lecture delivered to Workshop on Political Institutions and Processes in Comparative Politics [in Hindi], Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 28 February 2013.

2. ‘Parties and Party Systems: Evolution, Growth and Trends’, Lecture delivered to Workshop on Political Institutions and Processes in Comparative Politics, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts, South Campus, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 12 January 2013.

3. 'Democratic Pattern of Governance: The Indian Case', Paper presented to Centre for Professional Development of Higher Education, University of Delhi, 7-30 March 2005.

4. 'Nuclear Program and International Politics', Paper presented to Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 28 April 1998.

Session Chairs/Keynote Addresses/Invited Lectures

International

1. Session [Plenary] Chair, ‘Changing Nature of India’s Education Policy: From Reforms to Revolution’, International South Asian Conference on ‘Social Policy in Higher Education: Challenges and Possibilities’, Department of Education, University of Delhi, 20 November 2015.

2. Global South Lecture, ‘Changing Landscape of Electoral Democracy and Political Demography: A Study of the 2014 General Elections in India’, Special Lecture, 23rd World Congress of International Political Science Association, Montreal, Canada, 22 July 2014.

3. Session Chair, “NGOs and Development: Analyzing Their Role in Literacy and ‘Education for All’ Campaign in India”, International Conference on Education Awareness for Social Sectors Issues in India, Singhania University, Jhunjhunu (Haryana) and Times, Aligarh (U.P.), 24 July 2011.

4. Discussant, 21st World Congress of International Political Science Association, Santiago, Chile, 16 July 2009. ,

National

1. Lecture, ‘Technological Governance in Academia: Exploring Potentials and Possibilities’, Refresher Course in Global Studies, Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education, University of www.du.ac.in Page 8

Delhi, 27 June 2016.

2. Lecture, ‘Choice Based Credit System: Exploring Opportunities, Meeting Challenges’, National Workshop on Technical Terminology in Social Sciences, Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India and Department of Political Science, Rangia College, Guwahati University, Assam, 21-22 June 2016.

3. Lecture, ‘Evolution of Indian Constitution’, Directorate of Training, Union Territory Civil Services, Government of Delhi, 26 May 2016.

4. Lecture, ‘Changing Nature of Electoral Politics in India’, Foundation Course for ITS & BWS Group-A Officers, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, 21 April 2016.

5. Lecture, ‘Power, Authority and Legitimacy’, Directorate of Training, Union Territory Civil Services, Government of Delhi, 6 April 2016.

6. Lecture, ‘Political Communication’, Directorate of Training, Union Territory Civil Services, Government of Delhi, 6 April 2016.

7. Lecture, ‘Nature of Indian State’, Directorate of Training, Union Territory Civil Services, Government of Delhi, 4 April 2016.

8. Lecture, ‘Concept of Welfare State: Beveridge Reports, Its Meaning and Relevance in the Present Environment’, Directorate of Training, Union Territory Civil Services, Government of Delhi, 4 April 2016.

9. Chair [Special Session], ‘Media at Crossroads and Make in India’, National Conference on Make in India: Policies, Issues and Challenges, Zakir Husain Delhi College [Evening], University of Delhi, 30 March 2016.

10. Lecture, ‘Changing Nature of Social Science Research’, National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, University of Delhi, 29 March 2016.

11. Session Chair, National Conference on ‘India’s Changing Role in the New World Order’, Maharaja Agrsen College, University of Delhi, 14 March 2016.

12. Session Chair, Technical Session 1 – ‘ Education and Democracy’, Workshop on Interpreting Key Texts of Ambedkar for Contemporary India, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, 25 February 2016.

13. Discussant, Technical Session 1 – ‘Political Thinking in Ancient Sanskrit Literature’, National Seminar on Political Thinking in Indian Literature, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut and Indian Political Science Association, 13-14 February 2016.

14. Discussant, ‘Developmental Process and Democracy’, National Seminar on ‘The Future of India’s Democracy: Social, Economic and Political Aspects’, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, 30-31 January 2015.

15. Lecture, ‘Constitutional Provisions for Social Development’, Directorate of Training, Union Territory Civil Services, Government of Delhi, 27 November 2015.

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16. Lecture, ‘Constitutional Provisions for Safeguard of Minorities’, Directorate of Training, Union Territory Civil Services, Government of Delhi, 27 November 2015.

17. Lecture, ‘Indian Constitution: Three Democratic Upsurge’, Directorate of Training, Union Territory Civil Services, Government of Delhi, 5 November 2015.

18. Lecture, ‘New Directions in Political Science’, Directorate of Training, Union Territory Civil Services, Government of Delhi, 5 November 2015.

19. Keynote Address, ‘Good Governance in Education: A New Perspective’, National Workshop of Teachers, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rangpuri, New Delhi, 30 December 2014.

20. Session Chair, National Seminar on Conservation and Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Development, Government Post Graduate College, Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, 22-23 March 2014.

21. Session Chair, National Seminar on Use of Technical Words in Political Science [in Hindi], Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, at Magadh Mahila College, Patna, Bihar, 7-8 December 2013.

22. Keynote Address, National Seminar on Indian Parliamentary Democracy, Corruption and Black Money – A Challenge [in Hindi], Government Post Graduate College, Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, 20-21 April 2012.

23. Keynote Address, ‘Local Self Government (Panchayati Raj) and Challenges, Problems and Solutions of Rural Development’, National Seminar at Government Post Graduate College, Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, 20-21 February 2010.

24. Talk, ‘Changing Nature of Coalition Politics in India’, P. K. Roy Memorial College, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 18 December 2009.

Regional/State

1. Talk, ‘Corruption and Indian Politics: Changing Trends’, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 9 December 2015.

Local – University/College

1. Chair, ‘Political Economy of Climate Change and India’, Developing Countries Research Centre [dcrc], University of Delhi, 24 June 2016.

2. Chair, ‘Towards an Indian International Political Economy: Some Reflections’, Developing Countries Research Centre [dcrc], University of Delhi, 26 May 2016.

3. Chair, ‘Research Project Workshop’, Developing Countries Research Centre [dcrc], University of Delhi, 24 May 2016.

4. Lecture, ‘Political Transformation in International Relations: From World Politics to Global Politics’, Non Collegiate Women’s Education Board, Bharati College, University of Delhi, 24 April 2016.

5. Chair, ‘Anthropology in Conversation with Other Disciplines: Reflections on Public Policy’, Developing www.du.ac.in Page 10

Countries Research Centre [dcrc], University of Delhi, 8 April 2016.

6. Lecture [Audio/Video], ‘Changing Nature of Parties and Party Systems: A Comparative Perspective’, Indian Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi, 15 March 2016.

7. Panelist, ‘Strategia – Changing the Face of Indian Politics One Step at a Time’, Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology, University of Delhi, 9 March 2016.

8. Lecture, ‘Expressing Freedom in a Democratic Nation: A Nationalist Discourse’, Bharati College, University of Delhi, 26 February 2016.

9. Lecture, ‘Agrarian Crisis in India’, P G Men’s Hostel, University of Delhi, 8 February 2016.

10. Lecture, ‘Working of Indian Constitution: Contemporary Challenges’, Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, 26 November 2015.

11. Lecture, ‘Towards Democratization: A Constitutional Perspective’, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, 9 November 2015.

12. Panel Talk, ‘NJAC Judgment: Tilting the Balance’, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi, 6 November 2015.

13. Lecture, ‘Socializing Justice: Gandhian Perspective’, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi, 5 November 2015.

14. Lecture, ‘Challenging Corruption: A Gandhian Perspective’, Employees Provident Fund Commission, Regional Office, Wazir Pur Industrial Area, Delhi, 28 October 2015.

15. Lecture, ‘From Human to Humane: Changing Nature of Human Rights’, Center for Human Rights Studies, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, 13 September 2015.

16. Lecture, ‘Civil Society Movements and Corruption in Contemporary India’, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, 9 September 2015.

17. Lecture, ‘Indian Politics: Contemporary Trends’, Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, 4 September 2015.

18. Lecture, ‘Humanizing the Human Rights: The Indian Case’, Center for Human Rights Studies, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, 19 April 2015.

19. Lecture, ‘Exploring the Six Decades of Parliamentary Democracy in India’, Aryabhatt College, University of Delhi, 17 April 2015.

20. Lecture, ‘Changing Nature of Corruption in India’, Zakir Husain Post Graduate Evening College, University of Delhi, 15 April 2015.

21. Lecture, ‘Contextualizing the 16th Lok Sabha Elections, 2014’, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, 6 April 2015.

22. Lecture, ‘Changing Trends of Indian Polity: A Reflection of the 2014 Elections’, Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi, 3 November 2014.

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23. Talk [Audio], ‘Parties and Party Systems’, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, 12 September 2014.

24. Talk [Audio], ‘Interest/Pressure Groups’, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, 12 September 2014.

Total Publication Profile

Books: 06

Articles/Papers in Indexed/ Peer Reviewed Journals: 06

Articles/Papers in Journals/Books/Newsletters: 30

Conference/Seminar Presentations: 73

Public Service / University Service / Consulting Activity

Academic-cum-Administrative Responsibilities: I. University of Delhi: 2016-18: Chair, Grievance Redressal Committee, School of Open Learning.

2015-17: Member, Executive Council, Jubilee Hall.

2015-16: Deputy Coordinator, CAS-SAP II [UGC], Department of Political Science; Convener, Examination Committee.

2015-16: Convener, MA Entrance Examination in Political Science, Department of Political Science.

2014-16: Member, Executive Council, School of Open Learning.

2014-15: Convener, All India Entrance Scholarship Examination in Political Science.

2012-14: Member, Empowered Committee, Foundation Course on Governance and Citizenship for Four Year Undergraduate Program.

2012-13: Head Examiner, Reading Gandhi [Interdisciplinary Course].

2012-13: Member, B. A. Program Committee on Foundation Course, Human Rights, Gender and Environment in India.

2006-2014 & 2001-02: Examiner to B.A. (Hons.), B.Com (Hons.) and B.A. (Pass/Program) Courses.

2002: Superintendent, Examinations, Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board.

II. Shyam Lal College [Evening], University of Delhi: www.du.ac.in Page 12

2014-15: Secretary, Staff Council; Convener, Innovation and Creative Committee; Secretary, Shyam Lal College Evening Thrift and Credit Society; Deputy Superintendent, Examinations.

2011-12: Chief Coordinator, Conference Committee.

2009-2010 & 1996-1997: Member, College Governing Body.

2009-10: Convener, Development Committee; Member, Development Committee of the College Governing Body.

2007-09: Convener, Canteen and Garden Committee.

2004-09, 2002, 2000-01, 1998-99, 1996-97: Teacher In-charge, Department of Political Science.

2004-05: Convener, Time Table Committee.

2002-03: Convener, Students Union Advisory Committee.

1999-2001: Secretary, Staff Association.

1997-2002: Convener/Member, Art, Drama and Cultural Society.

1996-2002: Convener/Member, Admissions Committee for B. A. Pass/Hons.

III. Other Academic/Administrative Institutions:

2016: Subject Expert/Reviewer, Party Politics.

2016: Examiner, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

2015-16: Examiner, Dyalbagh Educational Institute [Deemed University], Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

2015-16: Examiner, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

2015-16, 2008-11: Examiner, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi.

2015-16, 2006: Subject Expert/Examiner, Himachal Pradesh State Lectureship Eligibility Test [SLET]; Himachal Pradesh Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination.

2011-16: Expert on the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

2014-15: Member, Advisory Board, Shodh Samvidha, Government P G College, Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh.

2014-15: Examiner/Reviewer, Diaspora Studies, New Delhi.

2013-14: Executive Editor, Vimala International Research Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences, www.du.ac.in Page 13

Thrissur, Kerala.

2009-2013, 2006, 2004, 2002: Examiner, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.

2007-2008: Observer, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi.

2006-2010: Examiner/Supervisor, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.

2003 & 2001: Examiner, University of Madras, Tamil Nadu.

1998: Examiner/Supervisor, Kurukshetra University, Haryana.

Professional Societies Memberships

 Life Member, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.  Life Member, Indian Political Science Association.

 Member, International Political Science Association.

 Member, Teen Murti Memorial Library, New Delhi.

Projects (Major Grants / Collaborations)

a) Expert, Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, 2011-16.

b) Consultant/Supervisor, Post-Doc, Indian Council of Social Science Research, Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi, 2009-2013.

c) Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellow, Department of Sociology, University of Oxford, U.K. [Commonwealth Commission, U.K.], 2010-11.

d) Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Political Science Department, Tel Aviv University, Israel [Indo-Israeli Cultural Exchange Program], 2002-2003.

Other Details

 Introduced an M Phil Course titled, Subaltern Politics in India during 2015-16 and two new optional courses for MA in Political Science titled, State Politics in India and Society, State and Politics: Comparing Israel and India.

 Supervised 15 students for their post-doc, doctoral, M.Phil and M.A. research works.

 Conducted survey for the ‘Working of One Year of AAP Government’ in Delhi in February 2016 with the help of post graduate students of the Course - 5, Parties, Elections and Political Process in India, Semester IV, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi covering 8236 households across all seven parliamentary and 70 assembly constituencies in the Capital.

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 Conducted election survey for Delhi Assembly, 2015 with the help of post graduate students of Political Science Department, University of Delhi covering 10,000 households spreading across all 9 districts and 70 constituencies in the Capital.

 Instrumental in introducing Political Science Honours and co-education in Shyam Lal College [Evening], University of Delhi.

 Formalized subject association/s by giving nomenclature, holding regular elections of office bearers, engaging students in different academic and co-curricular activities, organizing debates, quiz, talks, national and international seminars/conferences for the students of the department and the college.

 Taught all the new courses introduced under the ambit of Political Science Department like Reading Gandhi, Citizenship, Human Rights, Contemporary India, Voluntary Organizations, Politics, Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business, Democracy and Governance, etc.

 Bridged the gap between the teaching fraternity and the student community through various interactive programs.