Faculty Profile of Department of English Dr. Sunanda S. Shelake Name: Dr. Sunanda S. Shelake Designation: Asst. Professor, (Head of the Department of English) Qualification: M.A., Ph.D. Address: Mahadik Plaza, 14th lane, Jaysingpur Mobile No: 9881657221 Email Id: [email protected] Date of Birth: 06th May, 1968 Blood Group: ‘A’ +ve Research Guide: M.Phil Research Work: 1. Ph.D. on the topic - “The Plays of Mahesh Dattani and Uma Parameswaran: A Critical Study” 2. Minor Project completed – Title- “Contribution of Mahesh Dattani to the Indian Drama in English” Awards Received by Faculty: • Meritorious Teacher Award by Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2006. • ‘Savitrichya Leki’ Aadarsh Shikshika Puraskar by ‘Savitrichya Leki’ Weekly Magazine,Jaysingpur, 2013. • ‘Special Service Award’ for Teacher by Rotary Club of Jaysingpur, 2014. • ‘Maharshi Valmiki Meritorious Teacher Award’ by Maharshi Valmiki Trust , Jalgaon, 2016. Research Papers Presented/Published in National & International Conferences: 1. Predicament of New Urban Woman in Transition Interpretations from Mahesh Dattani’s Plays (International: Resurrection ISSN 2278-0319 Vol. V-Issue May 2013) 2. Forced Harmony in the Family Units: Realities in Mahesh Dattani’s Play Bravely Fought the Queen (International: Critical Space ISSN 2319-3689 Vol. I No.2- Issue Feb. 2013) 1 3. The Sense of Uprooting in the Process of Enrooting: A Study of Uma Parameswaran’s Play (International: The Inside ISSN 0974-1976 Vol. IV No.4- Issue 2009) 4. The Sense of Uprooting in the Process of Enrooting in Uma Parameswaran’s Collection of Poems Trishanku. (International: The Research View ISSN 2321-9777 Vol. I No.I-Issue July 2013) 5. Feminism in Modern Middle Class-India as reflected in Mahesh Dattani’s Play Bravely Fought the Queen (International: CLOJ ISSN 0972-0901 Special Issue Nov.2013) 6. Multi-Cultural Identity of Women in Kamala Das’Poetry (International: JHSS Vol. II- Issue Nov. 2007) 7. Phisical Activities and Exercises: Harbingers in Stress Management (International: MJAE ISSN 2349-171X Vol.I –Issue I, April 2014) 8. Contemporary Perceptions of Post-Modern Urban Indian Society in the Plays of Mahesh Dattani (International: Zero Time ISSN 2349-896X Vol.I-Issue I, July-Dec. 2014) 9. Theme of Marital Cords and Discords in Shashi Deshpande’s A Matter of Time (National: SOUVENIR ISSN-0976-8262) 10. Published research paper entitled Need for Rethinking about Admission of Non- Students and Unfair Appointment in Higher Education for Maintaining Quality in the Online International Research Journal Thematics. 11. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Violence of Women’s Human Rights and Struggle for Justice in Mahesh Dattani’s Play Bravely Fought the Queen at One-Day Multidisciplinary National Conference on Human Rights held at Arts and Commerce College, Nagthane, Satara (MS) on 30th December,2016.(SOUVENIR: ISBN 978-81- 926241-7-3) 12. Presented a research paper entitled ‘World Violence and Role of Human Rights in Restoration of Peace’ at the one day National Seminar organized by Arts, Commerce and Science College, Palus on 27th August, 2006. 13. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Justice in Mahesh Dattani’s Play ‘Bravely Fought the Queen’ at the one day National Conference organized by Arts and Commerce College, Nagthane on 30th December, 2016. 14. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Cultural Conflict in Mahesh Dattani’s Play, The Final Solutions’ in the One Day International Multi-Disciplinary Seminar on the theme ‘Emerging Movements and Trends in Humanities and Sciences’ at Vivekanand College, Kolhapur, on 22nd September, 2017 15. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Nativism in Saint Tukaram’ at the One Day National Conference on Nativism organized by Smt. Meenalben Mehta College, Pachgani on 23rd September, 2017 16. Presented a research paper entitled Importance of Sustaining Quality in the Higher Education at the Two Days National Seminar organized by Shri Krishnarao Annarao Lokapur Arts, Ccience and Commerce College, Athani on 19th and 20th January, 2018 17. Presented a research paper entitled Reflictions of Globalization in the Select Plays of Mahesh Dattani at One Day Interdisciplinary National Conference organized by Dr. 2 N.D.Patiol Mahavidyalay, Malkapur (PERID) Tal. Shahuwadi, Dist. Kolhapur on 17th March, 2018 Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops: 1. Presented a research paper entitled ‘World Violence and Role of Human Rights in Restoration of Peace’ at the one day National Seminar organized by Arts, Commerce and Science College, Palus on 27th August, 2006. 2. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Justice in Mahesh Dattani’s Play ‘Bravely Fought the Queen’ at the one day National Conference organized by Arts and Commerce College, Nagthane on 30th December, 2016. 3. Participated in the One Day International Conference of Humanities, Science, Technology and Environment at Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College, Vijapur on 28th August, 2017 4. Participated in the Seminar on the theme ‘Emerging Movements and Trends in Humanities and Sceinces’ at Vivekanand College, Kolhapur, on 22ne September, 2017 5. Participated in the One Day National Conference on Nativism organized by Smt. Meenalben Mehat College, Pachagani on 23rd September, 2017 6. Chaired the first technical session on ‘Teaching Learning and Evaluation’ in the Two Day National Seminar organized by Shri Krishnarao Annarao Lokapur Arts, Science and Commerce College, Athani on 19th January, 2018 7. Participated in Two Days National Seminar organized by Shri Krishnarao Annarao Lokapur Arts, Science and Commerce College, Athani on 19th & 20th January, 2018 8. Participated in the One Day Interdisciplinary National Conference organized by Dr. N.D. Patil Mahavidyalaya, Malkapur (PERID) Tal. Shahuwadi, Dist. Kolhapur on 17th March, 2018 Books Published (Critical): 1. Mahesh Dattani: New Voice of Theatre. Shubham Publication, Kanpur (ISBN:978-93-83144-03-7), 2015 2. Mahesh Dattani’s Contribution to Indian Drama, Vishvabharati Research Centre, 2018. Books Published: Creative 1. Chadra Kavadase (Poetry Collection) (Date-18/02/2001) 2. Hi Araspani Swapne (Collections of Gazals), Padmagandha Publication, Pune(Date- 12/02/2005) 3. Zarokhonse Zonkata Chand (Hindi Translation of the book Chandra Kavadase) Published by Wani Prakashan, New Delhi 2006 (Date-28/01/2006 (Maharashtra Hindi Sahitya Academy, Mumbai awarded Bapurao Vishnu Paradkar Purskar to Zaronkhese Zankate Chand -Hindi Translation of the book Chandra Kavadase) 3 4. Ritubimb- A collection of Marathi Gazals and poems. Kirti Publuications, Aurangabad, 01/01/2009. 5. Sadyant- Kirti Publications, Aurangabad, 13/11/2014. 6. Two books (collection of Marathi poems,Gazals and Articles) are in press. 7. Drama- ‘Srikrishna: Ek Darshan’ (Hindi). First Performance on 29th August, 2017, Ghorapade Natygruha, Ichalkaranji. Other Important Articles Published: • Articles and Poems published in the following periodicals- Aawaz Karveer Kashi Family Doctor Shabdankur Chaitnya Apala Doctor Kusumanjali Gazal Sagar Disha Sajjangad Rigved Chaturan Arogya Shivani Samachar Gazal Abhivyakti Anvaya Sanvendana Gazal Darpan Gumphan Vijay Vani Krishna Kath Tarun Bharat Thingi Sanwad Nave-gav-Andolan Samaj Samyawadi Prabhodhini Indradhanush Vyaspeeth Murali Sanwad MaanVaibhav Examination Work: • Worded as Senior External Supervisor at K. S. Patil College Kurundwad from 03/12/2016 to 14/12/2016 • Worked as Senior External Supervisor at College Kurundwad from 24/03/2017 to 08/04/2017 • Assessed and moderated the papers of B. A. Patil I, II and III examinations • Paper Setting of B.A.III (Spe. English) Sem. V & VI Papers’ • Worked as Senior Internal Supervisor from 20/11/2017 to 01/12/2017 • Worked as Senior Internal Supervisor from 09/04/2018 to 21/04/2018 • Assessed and moderated the papers of B. A. Part I, II & III, and B.Com. Part II examinations Guest Lectures: Lectures delivered on following topics in various colleges, institutions, clubs, NGO’s, teachers’ workshops, etc- • Mahesh Dattani’s Bravely Fought the Queen: Patriarchal System • Shri Swami Vivekanand • Literature and Society • Poetry and Its Creation • Marathi Gazal: Its Origin and Development • Family Health and its Importance 4 • Aids: The King of Hades • Woman: Her Past, Present, and Future • Savitribai Phule • Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj and His Social Work. • Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj and His Laws Against Domestic Violence • Mi ani Mazi Kavita • Mahatma Gandhi and Baa • Ddyanadev and Muktai • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar • Babasaheb ani Ramai • Story of my Poetry (Narayan Surve) • Reflections of Women in Folklore • Reading: A Heavenly Experience • Shree Krishna (Three lecture series) • Geeta….Jivan Margadarshika • Mahila ani San-Samarambha • Mi Ashi Ghadale • Mi shakti…Mi sabala • Sahitya ani Samaj: Sahasambandha Resource Person: Bravely Fought the Queen –Mahesh Dattani , Guest Lecture at Smt. Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Islampur, 2017. Resource Person in the One Day Workshop on ‘Creative Writing’ organized by the CPE Scheme, Kamala College, Kolhapur on 02nd February,2018 Poetry Reading and Interviews on AIR Sangli: 1. An interview of mine was broadcasted (live broadcast) on AIR Sangli.The topic of interview was “Mee ani Mazi Kavita” 2. Saye-sajani 3. Kavi Sammelana on AIR 4. Poetry Reading (Four Programmes) 5. ‘Yuva Wani’ 6. ‘Sahitya Saurab’ 7. Aashadhasya Prathamdini 8. Kojagiri Sammelan Awards: 1. Shri Swami Vivekanand Sahitya Puraskar by Nehru Yuva Mandal, Koregaon (Jan. 22, 2006) 2. Kavi Ratna Puraskar by Maharashtra