- Name: Dr. Namrata Pathania
- Department : English
- Designation : Assistant Professor
- Educational Qualifications : M.A. (Gold Medalist), M.Phil. (Gold Medalist), Ph.D., NET
- E-mail : pathanianamrata@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To strive with determination and to create a workplace that fosters excellence where strong Creative and Interpersonal skills are valued and cherished for.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
1. Indian English literature
2. Linguistics,
3. Critical Discourse Analysis
4. Soft Skills
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1. Worked as lecturer English in Technical Education from 2006-2009
2. Working as Assistant Professor in Department of English, Higher Education since September2009.
MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED BODIES / SOCIETIES
1. Member of English Teachers Forum (ETF) Himachal Pradesh
2. Member of ELTAI India
3. Member of MELUS-MELOW.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. Creative writer
2. Poet
3. Reviewer
4. Empaneled Reviewer with Muse India Journal since 2022
Resource Person /Session Chair/ Awards
1. Chaired a Session in an International Conference on “Exploring the Literary Space as a Bridge Across Disciplines” organised by Govt. College Una on 15-16 November, 2024.
2. Awarded “ Best Paper Presenter” in an International Conference on “ Sustainable Global Goals in World Literature and Contemporary Studies” organised by The Achievers Foundation for English Studies on 14-15 December, 2024.
3. Acted as Resource Person/ Invited lecture on “Literary Classics” at School of Liberal Arts, Shoolini University, Solan in 2020.
4. Acted as Resource Person/ Invited Lecture on “Soft Skills” during Orientation Programme at Govt. Hydro Engineering College Bandla in 2023 and 2024.
5. Acted as Resource Person/Invited Talk on “Creative Writing” at S.V. Govt. College Ghumarwin on 7th September, 2024.
6. Awarded “Appreciation Award for Academic Excellence” on Himachal Day (15th April), 2025.
7. Acted as External examiner for evaluation of Ph.D. Thesis and Viva-Voce of two research scholars from Chitrakoot School Of Liberal Arts Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh in April-May, 2025.
Publications
Books (Single Author)
1. Rhymed and Unrhymed, Authors Press, 2022, ISBN: 978-93-5529-721-1
Research Papers
1. Published a paper titled, “Pedagogical Challenges in Present Scenario of Higher Education” in Naveen Shodh Sansar, Vol.1, Issue XXXI, pp.310-313, March 2021, ISSN: 2394-3793.
2. Published a paper titled, “Mapping the Quagmire of Singlehood: Uma as Focal Point in Anita Desai’s Fasting, Feasting” in JETIR, Vol.8, Issue 6, June 2021, ISSN: 2349-5162. pp. 350-358.
3. Published a paper titled, “Escaping the Predicament of Single Sister: An Analysis of Anita Desai’s Clear Light of Day” in The Criterion, An International Journal in English in June 2021, vol.12, Issue 3, ISSN: 2278-9529, pp. 13-23.
4. Published a paper titled, “Domestic Violence as an expression of Gender Politics: An Analyses” in JETIR, Vol. 9, Issue 4, April 2022, ISSN: 2349-5162, pp. 236-242.
5. Published a paper titled, “Bhasha Sangam as a Significant Tool for Preserving Linguist Diversity in India: An Analytical Study” in Naveen Shodh Sansar, Vol. 1, Issue XLI, pp. 30-33, March 2023.ISSN: 2394-3793.
6. Published a paper titled, “A Mother’s Dilemma over a Queer Child: A Critique of Manju Jaidka’s Gumshoe Mania” in Literary Voice, U.G.C. Care Group II Journal, ISSN 2277-4521 (Print), No. 20 ,Vol 1 March 2023, pp. 151-158
7. Published a paper titled, “Mapping Collective Memory and Trauma: A Study of Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand as a Partition Novel” in Literary Voice, U.G.C. Care Group II Journal, ISSN 2277-4521, No 22, Vol. 1, March 2024, pp.190-197.
8. Published a paper titled, “Human-Tree Affinity and Symbiosis: A Comparitive and Ecocritical Analysis of S.R. Harnot’s The Reddening Tree and Murari Sharma’s Fegra Blossoms” in IIS University Journal of Arts, a UGC CARE-listed Group I Journal, ISSN 2319-5339, Vol 13(4), October 2024, pp. 131-141.
9. Published a paper titled, “Exploring Human-Tree Interconnectedness in Sumana Roy’s How I Became a tree: An Ecocritical Analysis” in The MELOW Journal of World Literature, ISSN 2581-5768,Vol 9, February 2025, pp. 139-150.
10. Published a paper titled, “Exploring New Womanhood: An Analysis of Anita Deaai’s Voices in the City” in The Criterion, An International Journal in English, Vol 16, Issue-2, April 2025, pp. 361-373.
Book Chapters/ Literary Articles
1. Published a chapter titled, “Preservation of Culture through Marriage Songs of Himachal Pradesh” in an edited book, Rethinking Himalaya: Its Scope and Protection, pp.73-79. Blue Rose Publishers, 2021, ISBN: 978-93-5472-713-9
2. Published a chapter titled, “Trapped and Discarded: An Analysis of Ambai’s Short Story “Yellow Fish” in an edited book, Multifaceted Vignettes of English Literature, pp.29-35. Malik and Sons, 2022, ISBN: 978-93-92459-03-0
3. Published three literary articles on the biography of Eunice De Souza,(98-99) K.B. Vaid (440-442) and Sudhin N. Ghose (154-155) in The Routledge Encyclopaedia of Indian Writing in English, Routledge ( International Publishing Hiouse), September 2023, ISBN: 978-1-032-24557-7
4. Three literary articles are under publication for Encyclopedic Dictionary of Diasporic Indian English Writing by the International Publishing House, Springer and are expected by the year end.
Book Reviews
1.Published a book review of the novel Four and Twenty Black Birds in Muse India, Issue 103, May-June 2022, ISSN: 0975-1815.
2. Published a book of the short story collection The Dread of Night –Supernatural Encounters from the British Raj Stories by Bithia Mary Croker and Alice Perrin in Muse India, Issue 111, Sep-Oct 2023, ISSN: 0975-1815.
3. Published a book review of the novel, A Woman Burnt by Imayam in Muse India, Issue 117, Sep-Oct 2024, ISSN: 0975-1815.
4. Published a book review of the Book, The Dust Draws its Face on the Wind- Selected Poems by Avinash Shrestha Muse India, Issue 119, Jan-Feb 2025, ISSN: 0975-1815.
Poems/ Short Stories in Anthologies
1.Published two poems in an anthology, Traversing Indian Mythos through Poesy, Notion Press, 2022, ISBN: 979-8887499444
2. Published three poems in The ETF Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Jan-March, 2022.
3. Published a short story, “Three Meals Inclusive” in Fiction Section of Muse India, The Literary e-journal, Issue 104, July-Aug. 2022, ISSN: 0975-1815.
4. Published a short story, “Library Card” in Fiction Section of Muse India, The Literary e-journal, Issue 112, Nov-Dec. 2023, ISSN: 0975-1815.
5. Published three poems in an anthology titled, The ETF Mosaic: From Tabriz to Rumi’s Soul, Authors Press, 2024, ISBN: 978-93-6095-615-8.
6. Published two poems in an anthology titled, Shrine Songs on Temple Tales, Ferntree, 2024, ISBN-13: 978-9385500442.
7.Published a short story titled, “Intimacy Slip” in an international anthology, Contemporary Global Fiction, Penprints, 2024, ISBN-13: 978-8196793272.
Presentations
1.Presented a paper titled, Gender Politics and Violence against Women: Some Policy Options” at a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Engaged Governance and Women Empowerment in India: Future Prospects” organised by S.V. Govt. College, Ghumarwin on 17-18 December, 2016.
2. Presented a paper titled, “Challenges of a Teacher in Present Scenario of Higher Education: An Overview” at a National Seminar on “Challenges of Present Day Teaching in Higher Education” organised by Govt. college Jukhala on 28th March, 2018.
3. Presented a paper titled, “Skill Development through Higher Education System: An Overview” at a National Conference on “Quality of Higher Education” organised by N.S.C.B. Govt. College Hamirpur on 27th March, 2019.
4. Presented a paper titled, “Breaking the Stereotype by Retelling Sita in Amish Tripathi’s Sita-Warrior of Mithila at a National Seminar on “Women in 21st Century: Issues and Challenges” organised by Govt. College Dhami on 6-7 December, 2019.
5. Presented a paper titled, “A Socio-Cultural Study of Anita Desai’s Clear Light of Day and Fasting, Feasting” in an International Conference on RIPSMSS on 8th and 9th April, 2021, organised by CPU, Kota.
6. Presented a paper titled, “Mapping the marginalisation of Uma within the family and without in Anita Desai’s Fasting Feasting” at a National; Seminar on “Writings from the Marginalised: Nature and Scope” organised by Govt. P.G. College Naraingarh, Ambala on 14th July, 2021.
7. Presented a paper entitled, “Gender and Gender Politics: A Harbinger of Domestic Violence” in a National Seminar on “Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges” organised by G.C. Sanjauli on 22nd and 23rd Oct., 2021.
8. Presented a paper entitled, “Prospects of Cultural Unity in India: Preserving Linguistic Diversity” in a National Seminar on “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” organised by GC Ghumarwin on 29th and 30th Dec., 2021.
9. Presented a paper titled, “Accepting Gender Queer and Homosexual Orientation: A Critique of Manju Jaidka’s Gumshoe Mania” at a National Conference on “Gender and Ethnicity in Literature” organised by ETF H.P. and Govt. College Dhami on 5-6 May, 2022.
10. Presented a paper titled, “Human-Tree Affinity and Symbiosis: An Ecocritical Analysis of Two Short Stories from the Hills” at a National Conference on “Mountains in Literature, Cinema and Visual Arts” organised by ETF H.P. and Govt. College Dhami on 12-13 May, 2023.
11. Presented a paper titled, “A Symbiotic Relationship between Human and Trees: An Ecocritical Analysis of ‘Fegra Blossoms’ by Murari Sharma” in an International Conference on “Environmental Concerns, Climate Change and Resource Management in Western Himalayas” organised by IQAC, RTGDC, Sarkaghat on 5-6 June, 2023.
12. Presented a paper titled, “Ethical Values as Propagated by Rabindranath Tagore’s “Geetanjali”: A Critical Analysis” in a National Seminar on “Ethics in Society: Issues and Challenges” organised by Govt. P.G. College Bilaspur on 16th September, 2023.
13. Presented a paper titled, “Tomb of Sand as a Novel of Partition, Collective Memory and Trauma: A Critical Analysis” in an International Conference on “English Language, Literature and Culture” organised by The Achievers Foundation for English Studies in collaboration with MMM University (U.P.) and LJNH Degree College, Una on 2-3 December, 2023.
14. Presented a paper titled, “Dwindling Social Institutions: A Socio-Cultural Analysis of the novel, Invisible Walls by Chandrika Balan” in a National Conference on “Changing Lifestyle, Culture and Society” organised by the Department of Hindi, Govt. College Bilaspur (H.P.) on 2nd March, 2024.
15. Presented a paper titled, “Reclaiming Identity by Transcending Border: A Study of Geentanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand” in a National Conference on “Exploring the Intersections: Autobiography, Biography and Travel Writing in Contemporary Literature” organised by ETF H.P and Govt. College Karsog on 15th-16th March, 2024.
16. Presented a paper titled, “Exploring Human-Tree Interconnectedness in Sumana Roy’s How I Became a tree: An Ecocritical Analysis” in an International conference on “Echoes of the Earth: Interplay of Literature and Landscape” organised by MELOW at Kathmandu University, Nepal from 27th-29th September, 2024.
17. Presented a paper titled, “Critiquing Anthropocentricism in Han Kang’s novel, The Vegetarian: An Ecofeministic Analysis” in an International Conference on “ Sustainable Global Goals in World Literature and Contemporary Studies” organised by The Achievers Foundation for English Studies on 14-15 December, 2024.
18.Presented a paper titled, “ Beyond Literary Translation: An Exploration of Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand” in a National Seminar on “Literature in Translation: Traversing Creative and Cultural Spaces” organised by Department of English, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla on 25th April, 2025.
