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Dr. Maneesha Roy
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D in Political Science from Dept. of Political Science, University of Delhi, Delhi.
Doctoral Research Topic: Gandhi and the Problems of World Order (2007)
M. Phil – Department of Political Science, University of Delhi.(1996)
M. A. - Political Science, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. (1993) Work Experience
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science Gargi College, University of Delhi, Since June 2015
2. Asst. Professor, Department of Political Science, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, Dev Nagar, University of Delhi, August 2007 to May2015.
3. Lecturer Department of Political Science, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, (1998-99)
4. Asst. Commissioning Editor Sage Publications Delhi, Dy. Acquisition Editor Macmillan India.2002-2006
Fellowships / Awards Received
Selected as Associate, UGC-IUC (Humanities and Social Sciences) at Indian Institute for Advanced Studies (IIAS) Shimla. (2014-2016, One Calendar Month Each Year)
Awarded the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Doctoral Fellowship in March (2001-04)
Awarded the University Grants Commission’s (UGC’s) NET-Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in December (1997)
Publications
Peered-reviewed/ Referred Journal
“Towards a Casteless Society: The Gandhi Ambedkar Debate,” in Gandhi Marg, October-December 2001, New Delhi
Chapters in Book
“Saffron Deluge Inundates Masters of Mandal Politics in Bihar” in Paul Wallace (edited) India’s 2014 Elections: Modi-led Sweep Replaces Coalition System Sage Publications, New Delhi. 2015 ISBN: 978-93-515-0187-9 (HB)
Fighting Corruption in Bihar: Agenda for Action in Perspective Asia Pacific, Proceedings of the Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies, Sixth Biennial International Conference, Kolkatta, December 2012, Published by Maha Bodhi Book Agency, Kolkatta, 2014 pp 163-177 ISBN: 978-93-80336-95-4
“Federalism, Party System and Structural Changes in India” in Paul Wallace &
Ramashray Roy, Eds. India’s 2009 Elections: Coalition & Congress Continuity, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2011
“Bhartiya Nyaya Palika: Nyayik Samiksha Aur Nyayik Sakriyata,” in B. N Chaudhary Ed. Bhartiya Shasan Evam Rajniti, Orient Longman, New Delhi, 2011
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“The Sikh Statecraft: Accomplishments of Banda Singh Bahadur” in HK Sagoo Ed. Life.
Times and Achievements of Banda Singh Bahadur, Manpreet Prakashan, New Delhi 2012
“Federalism, Party System and Coalition Government in India” in Inclusive India: Role of Parliament in Social Change,’ Manak publications, Delhi 2011.
Post-graduate Content Writing
“Paradoxes of Development and the Gandhian Alternative” in Gandhian Studies Programme, Indira Gandhi National Open University ( IGNOU) , N Delhi 2011.
“India after Gandhi”, Gandhian Studies Programme, IGNOU, N Delhi 2011.
News Paper (National Daily)
Cricket United, but is There No world Beyond? In ‘The Hindu’, N Delhi, 17th April 2011.
“Politics of Coalition: Will it Work in India?” The Hindustan Times, May23rd 1999
Conference and Seminar Papers
International
Presented Paper on’ Action Against Corruption: a Perspective From Bihar at 6th Biannual International Conference of Indian Association for Asia Pacific Studies, organized by South Asian Department, Calcutta University, Kolkatta. 17-19 December 2012.
Presented a paper entitled, Women’s Political Empowerment in India: Mapping the Recent Trends, at the International Conference on Women and Child Issues: National and International Perspectives, held at Punjabi University Patiala, Feb. 11-12, 2011.
National
Presented Paper on Shadow of Ethics Vs. Shades of Grey: Dissecting the Fifty Shades of Grey Phenomenon at 3-Day National Seminar of English Department, Kashmir University, Srinagar, (Jammu & Kashmir) 18-20 March 2013.Presented a paper entitled, Fighting Corruption in Bihar: Agenda for Action’ at the National Seminar on 100 Years of Bihar, organized by the A N Sinha Institute Bihar held on 5-6 Nov 2011
Presented a Paper entitled, ‘Making a Mosaic” Multiculturalism in Canada’, at the seminar on ‘Democracy and Democratic Governance in India & Canada’, organized by The Canadian Studies Development Programme of Banaras Hindu University held on 5-6 March 2010
Presented a Paper entitled, Gender, Political Participation and Empowerment’ in the ULP National Seminar on Democratic Theory & Praxis: Imperatives of Electoral Experience in India organized by the Dept. of Political science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur held on 23- 25 January 2010.
Presented a Paper entitled, ‘Federalism, Coalition Politics and Structural Changes in India’ at the National Seminar organized by the Institute of Parliamentary Affairs & Dept. Of Political Science, Maharaja College; Ernakulam during 15-17 December 2009
Participated in a Conference on Role of Media and Women Empowerment in India organized by Rajasthan Political Science Association at Jodhpur in February 2008
Participated in a National Meet on Women and Peace: Challenges and Concerns, held on 24- 25 January 2003, organized by Center for Women’s Studies, University of Punjab and National Alliance for Women (NAWO).
