Dr. Vagesh Pawaiya

Publications :

  • “Contesting Citizenship Theory from the Perspectives of Post-National Citizenship and Identity”, Academic Views & Reviews, Vol. 8 No. IV, January – March, 2019.
  • “Conceptualizing Emancipation Modern and Postmodern: A critical Appraisal of Postmodern Discourse”, Academic Views & Reviews, Vol. 6 (No. II & III), July – December, 2016.
  • “Conception of Toleration in the writings of John Locke and John Rawls”, International Educational Research & Development, Vol. 6 No. I, April – June, 2016.

Special Lectures :

  • 27 th Manoranjan Jha Memorial Lecture, Topic- Contrasting conceptions of Race and Caste: Ambedkar and Afro-American Thought”, September 9 th 2022, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
  • Special Lecture “Impact of Colonialism and Nationalism on Law and Politics in India” to the visiting students and faculty from Macquarie University, Australia held at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi (November- December 2022).
  • Delivered a special lecture on “Nature of Colonialism and Nationalism in India” to the visiting students and faculty from Macquarie University, Australia held at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi (September 2017 and September 2019)
  • Delivered a special lecture on “The Idea of Change in Greek Political Philosophy” organized by the Dhyana-The Society for Consciousness and Awareness– Lady Shri Ram College for Women on 24thAugust 2017.
  • Interviewed Dr. Neelanjan Sircar on the topic “Changing Voting Patterns and Behaviours in India” organized by the Political Science Association at Lady Shri Ram College for Women on 8th of August, 2019.

Papers presented at Conferences:

  • Paper presented at XVII International Conference, titled Re-Imagining Theory: Towards New Horizons in the Humanities and the Social Sciences, organized by The Forum on Contemporary Theory, Baroda & The International Lincoln Centre for American Studies Louisiana State University, Shreveport, USA, 21-24 December 2014, International Centre, Goa. Title of the paper- “Understanding Theory and Practice in Afro- American thought and Dalit Discourses: A Comparative Analysis of Ambedkar and Du Bois”.
  • Paper presented at the International Seminar on Negotiating Margins: African American and Dalit Writingsat Osmania University-Centre for International Programmes, Hyderabad, December 2012. Title of paper- “The idea of Emancipation in Afro-American Thought and Dalit Discourses- A Solidarity or Misconception”.
  • Paper presented in the Silver Jubilee Seminar on Ideology and Social Sciences at OKD Institute of Social Change Development, Guwahati, November 2014. Title of Paper- “Ideology of Common Sense in 19thCentury India”.
  • Paper presented in 55thAll India Annual Conference of Indian Political Science Association (IPSA) at Hyderabad, December 2013. Title of Paper- “Romanticism and Orientalism: Perspectives on Race and Caste in India”.

Workshops:

  • Attended ICSSR sponsored Workshop on Law and Rights held at Gargi College, University of Delhi on 4thFebruary 2017.
  • Participated in Workshop on Dharma and the Past: Engaging with Prof Romila Thaparorganized by Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities Manipal University, Manipal, January 19–20, 2015.
  • Participated in the VII Theory/Praxis Course/Workshop of The Forum on Contemporary Theory,Baroda held at Apostolic Oblates Secular Institute, Spirituality Centre, Manganam, Kottayam, Kerala from June 15 to July 11, 2009.
  • Participated in the Winter School Workshop on the “Life and Thoughts of Gandhi” organized by the Indian Institute of Advanced Study(IIAS) Shimla, from 1-15 December 2012.

Faculty Development programme/ Refresher course:

  • Attended two week-long Refresher Course in Political Science- 11th October, 2022- 25 th October, 2022 on the theme, “Borders and State: Articulating the Issues of Indigenous Population and Development Deficit in North-Eastern India”. Organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, India.
  • Attended One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “ICT ENABLED TEACHING LEARNING” September 7 th – September 13, 2020, Organized by Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College & Janaki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi.