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University Faculty Details Page on DU Web-Site University Faculty Details Page on DU Web-site (PLEASE FILL THIS IN AND SUBMIT A HARD COPY AND SOFT COPY ON CD ALONGWITH YOUR PERIODIC INCREMENT CERTIFICATE(PIC)) Title Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms. First Name Anil Last Rai Photograph Name Designation PROFESSOR Department Hindi Address (Campus) Dept. of Hindi, Faculty of Arts University of Delhi Delhi-110007 Phone No (Campus) +91-11-27666628, +91-11-27666715 Mobile +91- 9868907919 Fax +91-11-27666628 Email [email protected], [email protected] Web-Page Education Subject/Course Institution Year Details Ph.D. University of Delhi 1991 Thesis topic: "Nirguna Kavya Mein Nari Bhawna" M.Phil. University of Delhi 1986 Subjects: Hindi M.A. University of Delhi 1985 Subjects: Hindi Post M.A. Dip. App. CHI, Agra 1997 Bhasha Sikshan & Linguistics Linguistics Career Profile Organisation / Institution Designation Duration Role DUC/DCAC University of Delhi Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer 1992 --- 2001 Teaching & In charge of The Department DCAC University of Delhi Associate Professor 2001 --2010 Teaching, In charge of The Department & Ph.D./M.Phil. Supervision Department of Hindi Associate Professor 2010 Teaching & Ph.D./M.Phil. Supervision University of Delhi Department of Hindi Professor 2011--- Teaching & Ph.D./M.Phil. Supervision University of Delhi Research Interests / Specialization Ancient & Medieval Literature Etc. Teaching Experience ( Subjects/Courses Taught) -UG/PG Classes-for last 30 years at University of Delhi. Honors & Awards Publications (LAST FIVE YEARS) Page 1 of 8 Year of Title Publication Publisher (Books) 1. 2001 Nirguna Kavya Mein Nari Sarthak Prakashan. Delhi 2. 2007 Adikaleen Hindi Sahitya Adhyayan Ki Shivalik Prakashan. Dishayen Delhi 3. 2012 Nibandhon ki dunia, Shivpujan Sahay Vaani Prakashan, Delhi 4. 2015 Chini Lok kathayen Anamika Publication & Distributor,Delhi Two books under- preparation/publicati on. In Indexed/ Peer Reviewed Journals Year of Title Journal CoAuthor Publicatio n 1994 Tulsi Saheb : Sanskritik Chetna Ke Vividh Brajgaurav, Delhi Aayam 2003 Sufi Kavya Mein Manavtavaad Gangnachal, ICCR, Delhi 2007 Bhojpuri lok kathaon men Krishna katha Anbhaisancha, Delhi 2007 Keertilata Antarvastu aur Mahatva , in Shivalik prakashan, Adikaleen Hindi sahitya ……, Delhi 2010 Adikaleen Hindi Sahitya ke Adhayayan UGC-DRS-SAP , Dept. Mein Acharya Hazariprasad Diwedi Ka of Hindi, Univ. of Delhi Yogdan (Punarlekhan) 2011 Two courses for M.A. on Kabir (i) Dharmik Rudhiwad aur Kabir IGNOU, New Delhi (ii) Kabir ki Samajik Manytayen 2012 One course written for NIOS (MHRD) 2012 Kalpana aur yatharth ke apratim Kathakar Pakshadhar ,Delhi : MOYAN 2014 Samajik sanrachna…. aur kabir – Hindi Jagat World HindiNyas, USA/Delhi 2015 China mein Hindi Aur Bharat- Sablog,N Delhi Chinasamabadha 2017 China mein Hindi aur Hindi Sevi pravasi sansar,Delhi 2017 Mahakavi Meer aur unki kavita Nai Dhara, Patna 2017 Lok Rang : Peking Opera Page 2 of 8 Acharya Shivpoojan Sahay ka Gadya sahity Nai Dhara, Patna 2017 Kabir ka dukkha unki kavita ka samajik Shri Sahitya prakashan, paksha in Ed.Book,Madhyakalin Chintan Delhi aur kavya by charanjit Singh Sachdev 2017 Chatur chalmay Panya Yah: Sahitya ke Yash Publications,Delhi 2018 Aspas, Ed.Charanjit Singh Sachdev Acharya Dwiwedi Ki Dharohar 2018 Jansatta14Jan,2018, N.Delhi Samaveshi Sanskriti ke prateek Guru Gagnanchal(ICCR,Jour 2018 Jambheshwar nal) 11th World Hindi Special Issue.,New Delhi March-Aug.2018 Kabir: Prashnakulta ke Hastank,Issue2- 2019 Rachnakar 3,March,2019 Articles Translation of three poems of Vevekanand.Anuvad Bharti, issue 8, January – March 1997, Akhil Bhartiya Anuvad Parishad, Ahemabad. Jaal (Story) Atev,Issue 3, 4, 5 Oct- Dec. 1994, U.P. Hindi Sansthan, Lucknow. Kabir ki Prasangikta, issue 2, 1997 DCAC Journal, New Delhi Pathali (Story) Anbhai Sancha, April- June 2007, Delhi. Ardha Katha Dr. Nagendra Ki Atmakatha, Bhasha, Issue 4, March-April 2001, Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi. Parmpara Aur Prayog Ki Dahliz Par, Pashyanti Navank-27, July- Sept. 2000, New Delhi. Zaruri Sawalon Ki Pahchan Ki Koshish, Pashyanti Navank-30, April- June 2001, New Delhi. Sundar Ka Sach, Jansatta, 7 July, 2012. New Delhi. Kalpana Aur Yathartha Jahan Milte Hain, Deaily News, 28 Oct. 2012, Jaipur. Vikas Ka Paksha, Jansatta, 9 Nov. 2012, New Delhi. Mahan Aur Badi Diwar Ke Saye Mein, Daily News, 02 Dec. 2012, Jaipur. Dharohar Sambhalana Koi Ense Seekhe, Daily News, 09 Dec. 2012, Jaipur. Ching Ming Yani Tyoohar Purukhon Ke Liye, Daily News, 07 April 2013, Jaipur. Udasi Ke Rang, Jansatta, 16 April 2013, New Delhi. Door Des Ke Gaon Darakhton Ki Chhavn, Daily News, 21 April 2013, Jaipur. Yakeen Kijeye Patthar Ki Naw, Daily News, 05 May 2013, Jaipur. Ek Jannat Kitabon Ki, Daily News, 19 May 2013, Jaipur. Bade Kam Ki Chij Hai, Daily News, 02 June 2013, Jaipur. Birle Pagode Wale Shahar Mein, Daily News, 23 June 2013, Jaipur. Page 3 of 8 Har Sal Wo Lafzon Ke Moti Lutate Hain, Daily News, 14 July 2013, Jaipur. Ateet ke Anubhav (Peking Opera), Jansatta, 25 July, 2013, New Delhi. Chini Chhatron Ki Shastra Shiksha, Daily News, 06 Oct. 2013, Jaipur. Swarg Ka Mandir, Daily News, 02 Oct. 2013, Jaipur. Door Desh Mein Gaurayaa, Daily News, 17 Nov. 2013, Jaipur. Veer Tum Badhe Chalo (Terracotta Warriers), Daily News, 08 Dec. 2013, Jaipur. Mathe Par Sindoor Yah Saaz, Daily News, 22 Dec. 2013, Jaipur. Viddha Hansa Pagoda, Jansatta, 28 Dec. 2013, New Delhi. Do Patan ke beech mein ,Daily News, 12Jan 2014 ,Jaipur, Peiching mein Kitabghar,Daily News,2 March,2014,Jaipur Kya Rahul ji Peiching Gaye the,Daily News,23March,2014,Jaipur Chini Jayka : wah bhai wah,Daily News,30 march, 2014,Jaipur Asan Safar ko bhulana mushkil, Daily News,13 April,2014,Jaipur Ek sawari : Chini Hain wari wari,Daily News,4May,2014,Jaipur Ishtihar ki intiha nahin,Daily News,11May,2014,Jaipur Safar suhana subway ka , Daily News,18 May,2014,Jaipur Taxi system bada sexi hai ,Daily News ,8June, 2014,Jaipur Sarerah chalte chalte fal,Daily News,22june 2014,Jaipur Ye dosti hum nahin chhodenge,Daily News,6July,Jailpur Shihuatong(Stone flower cave ),aur Liguo Qiao(Marcopolo Bridge) Banas Jan, Oct -Dec.2014, New Delhi Bharat-China Maitiri varsha aur uskeaage- Adhigam, SITE, Allahabad, 2015 China mein mere Hanuman, Sablog, Delhi, 2015 China mein ek samarpit Hindi Sevi, Sablog, Delhi, 2015 Kavitayen: Samsamayik Srijan , June,2016 Many More Articles are in queue to be published Conference / Presentations Participated / presented papers/ Delivered lectures and have been Chairperson in many International & National Conferences in India and abroad:- Delivered three Lectures in a Workshop cum Seminar for Secondary School Teachers, May-June 1997, organized by SCERT, New Delhi. Delivered many special Lectures on ‘Hindi Bhasha aur Sahitya’, at Ropar (Panjab), 13-16 Feb. 2001, organized by Central Hindi Institute Delhi Branch. Co-Convener, Hindi section of International seminar – “Popular literature challenging the Canons”, 29 – 31 March 1999, Organized by Comparative literature Association of India & DCAC, New Delhi. Convener of Hindi session, A UGC Sponsored Seminar “Culture & Environment: Changing Perceptions”, Page 4 of 8 March 2006, Organized by DCAC, University of Delhi. Member organizing committee of UGC sponsored National Seminar, “Globalization & Multiculturalism”, March 2008, organized by DCAC, University of Delhi. Participated in National Seminar of National Testing Service (NTS) CIL Mysore, Seminar title on “Language Testing”, Oct.2007, at New Delhi. Lecture Delivered at refresher Course for promotion of Astt Prof to Associate prof at UGC- ASC,CPDHE,Univ.of Delhi,2007 &2008, 2010,2014 Lecture delivered in Sino – Indian University Youth Forum, 26-28 April 2013, organized by Peking University, Beijing, China. Lecture attended on topic – “Strategic Consequences of India’s Economic Performance”, by Sanjay Baru, 15 March 2012, organized by Center for South Asian Studies, Peking University Beijing, China. Lecture attended on topic – “Cultural Revolutions in India”, by Manoranjan Mohanthy, 18 Sept. 2012, organized by Center for South Asian Studies, Peking University Beijing, China. Lecture attended on topic – “Ethics in Buddhist Philosophy”, by Harishankar Prasad, 30 Oct. 2012, organized by Center for South Asian Studies, Peking University Beijing, China. Lecture attended on topic – “Creative Leadership”, by. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, 26 Nov. 2012, organized by Center for South Asian Studies, Peking University Beijing, China. Lecture attended on topic – “Gandhi in Internet Time”, by Sudhindra Kulrkarni, 18 Sept. 2012, organized by Center for South Asian Studies, Peking University Beijing, China. Participated in conference on Topic – “The Harmony of Civilizations and Prosperity for all: what Role of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in the Asia and South Pacific Region”, 2 Nov. 2013, organized by Beijing Forum, China. Convener of Workshop & Refresher course, March 2007 at ILLL/CPDHE, University of Delhi. Participated in International conference on Language ‘Enhancing Language &Language Ability,5-6 June 2014,at Suzhou,China,by Govt of China & UNESCO. Lecture delivered at NHPC(Govt.of India), on Topic VIshw Bhasha Hindi: Vartman Aur Bhavishya , 5th Dec.2014. Lecture delivered at Ramajas college(DU),Topic’Humari Bhasha neeti: Hindi aur Rozgar, 08 Oct,2016 Lecture delivered at NCERT-SIET,Allahabad,Jan29,2015 Lecture delivered at NHPC(Govt.of India), Aug,2015 Lecture delivered at NIOS (MHRD) Radio program,2015,2016 Lecture delivered at SSN College(DU), Relevance
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