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Papers Presented

Papers Presented in Seminars, Symposiums and Conferences

Chaired the Lightning Talk Session on 5 ongoing themes on Service Learning
  • Chaired the Lightning Talk Session on:
    5 ongoing themes on Service Learning
  • Topic of the Conference:
    2024 IARSLCE Asia-Pacific Conference X International Conference on Service-Learning
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    4-5 December 2024, Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Living Dialogues: Interfaith Practices of Rural Life in Darjeeling
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Living Dialogues: Interfaith Practices of Rural Life in Darjeeling
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Zheda Anthropological Seminar Series Lecture 2024
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    11 April 2024,  Department of Sociology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
The Role of Buddhism in the Multi-religious Space of Darjeeling
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    The Role of Buddhism in the Multi-religious Space of Darjeeling
  • Topic of the Conference:
    20th Anniversary Special Lecture – Centre for Buddhist Studies
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    6 December 2023, University of Hong Kong
4th International Conference on Service-Learning (ICSL2022)
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    4th International Conference on Service-Learning (ICSL2022)
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Education to Cultivate Social Responsibility
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    17 November 2022 (HKT 11:15 – 12:15)
Ecological Conversion: A Salesian Perspective on Laudato Si
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Ecological Conversion: A Salesian Perspective on Laudato Si
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Addressed the Delegates of the Triennial Conference of Salesians of Kolkata
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco Nitika, Kolkata, 8 October 22
Digital Platform and Regional Literature with Special Reference to Nepali
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Digital Platform and Regional Literature with Special Reference to Nepali
  • Topic of the Conference:
    At the regional meet of Young Writers
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Sahitya Akademi, Regional Auditorium, Kolkata, 17-18 September 2022
Consensus and the Future of India
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Consensus and the Future of India
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Asia and the Globe: connecting the past with the Present
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    AAWH (Asian Association of World Historians) 5th Conference held in New Delhi JNU & IIC hosted on 12-13 October 22
Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal: Socio-political realities and Implications for Higher Education
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal: Socio-political realities and Implications for Higher Education
  • Topic of the Conference:
    ACCS-AIACHE Conference
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    ACCS, Panayur, Chennai, 5-9 September 2019
Salesian Translation Centre: History and Prospects
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Salesian Translation Centre: History and Prospects
  • Topic of the Conference:
    EAO Conference of Salesian Translators
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Anisakan, Myanmar, 26-29 August, 2019
Indian Civilizational Resources: A critique
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Indian Civilizational Resources: A critique
  • Topic of the Conference:
    India China Indonesia Conference
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    ICRS, Jogyakarta, Indonesia, 5-9 August 2019
In Response to Savarna Assertions in Kerala
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    In Response to Savarna Assertions in Kerala
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Metaphysics and Politics, Backwaters Collective
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Le Meridien, Maradu, Cochin, 25-29, July 2019
Young People and Human Rights: Perception of Indian Reality
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Young People and Human Rights: Perception of Indian Reality
  • Topic of the Conference:
    V Intercontinental Seminar and IUS Education Group General Assembly
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Pio XI Campus, UNISAL, 1100, Alto de Lappa, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 17-19 September 2018.
Darjeeling University and the Prospects of Higher Education in the Hills: A Trans Historical Perspective
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Darjeeling University and the Prospects of Higher Education in the Hills: A Trans Historical Perspective
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Symposium on “Darjeeling University and the Prospects of Higher Education in the Hills”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Southfield College, Darjeeling, 4 September 2018.
Just Understand: Religious Pluralism, Religious Movements and the Future of Inter-Faith Dialogue in India
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Just Understand: Religious Pluralism, Religious Movements and the Future of Inter-Faith Dialogue in India
  • Topic of the Conference:
    ICI Conference II on Religious Pluralism in Asia.
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Hong Kong Institute of Education and Social Science Hong Kong University & Asian Centre for Culture and Theology, Chennai, 15-18 May 2018
Hindu Meditative Practices and Research
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Hindu Meditative Practices and Research
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Mindful Connectivity: Asian Perspectives and Influences
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Asia Network Annual Conference, Sonesta Hotel, Philadelphia,5-8 April 2018
Conflict in South Asia: Causes and Consequences (Valedictory Address)
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Conflict in South Asia: Causes and Consequences (Valedictory Address)
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Conflict in South Asia: Consequences and Implications
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco Golaghat, in collaboration with SCS 14-15 March, 2018
Challenges and Prospects of Christian Education in Contemporary India
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Challenges and Prospects of Christian Education in Contemporary India
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Consultation on “Building the Nation: The Constitutional Way”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    SPCSA General Assembly, Don Bosco, Kolkata, 27-28 February, 2018
Dealing with Colonialism: Addressing a Contemporary Concern in the Classroom
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Dealing with Colonialism: Addressing a Contemporary Concern in the Classroom
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Faculty Development Programme, SCSC
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesian College FDP, 29 July 2017.
SNG Vision: Rethinking Religious Education in India
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    SNG Vision: Rethinking Religious Education in India
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Religious Pluralism in Asia: ICI Conference I
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Hong Kong Institute of Education and Social Science Hong Kong University 14-20 May 2017
“The Role of NBU Officers in Inclusivity and Excellence in Higher Education”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Role of NBU Officers in Inclusivity and Excellence in Higher Education”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Conference on Role of NBU Officers in Inclusivity and Excellence in Higher Education
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    North Bengal University Officers Association, NBU, 10 September 2016
“The Gaze of SNG at Ambedkar-Gandhi Debate”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Gaze of SNG at Ambedkar-Gandhi Debate”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Backwater’s Collective on Metaphysics and Politics
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Le Meridien, Cochin 15-18 July 2016
IASACT Mentor
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    IASACT Mentor
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Institute for Advanced Study in Asian Cultures and Theologies
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Chung Chi Divinity School Chinese University of Hong Kong, 25 May -25 June 2016
“Salesian System of Education in Indian Cultural Context”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Salesian System of Education in Indian Cultural Context”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    International Seminar on “Don Bosco’s System of Education”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Anthony’s College, Shillong. 19-20 November 2015
"The Need for Ecosophy in Contemporary World”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Need for Ecosophy in Contemporary World”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Philosophy Seminar on “Human Environment: Ecological Concerns and laudato Si”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Philosophy, Salesian College, Sonada, 11 October 2015
“The One World Vision of Sri Narayana Guru”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The One World Vision of Sri Narayana Guru”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Sri Narayana Guru Samiti Global Summit
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    State Library, Shillong, Meghalaya, 20 September 2015
“The Salesian Identity of DBTI and its Possible Futures”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Salesian Identity of DBTI and its Possible Futures”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Stakeholders Conference
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    DBTI, Port Morseby, PNG, 9-12 July 2015
“Nurturing the Spiritual in Higher Education” & “The Contextual Relevance of Christian Higher Education in NE”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Nurturing the Spiritual in Higher Education” & “The Contextual Relevance of Christian Higher Education in NE”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    North East Christian College Principal’s Forum
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati, 18-19 April 2015
“Community, Knowledge and Rights”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Community, Knowledge and Rights”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Conference on “Knowledge, Theorization and Rights: Renegotiating the Connectives”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Philosophy, University Campus, Assam University, Silchar, 16-17 March 2015
Salesian Education in India and the role of Inclusivity in Higher Education
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Salesian Education in India and the role of Inclusivity in Higher Education
  • Topic of the Conference:
    IUS EG delegates Meeting Fourth Intercontinental Seminar on Education and Social Inclusion
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    IUS Venice Mestre, Italy, 27-30 November 2014
“Language, Identity and Ethnicity in Darjeeling; Applying the Insights of SNG”.
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Language, Identity and Ethnicity in Darjeeling; Applying the Insights of SNG”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Metaphysics and Politics Conference, Backwater’s Collective
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Le Meridien, Cochin, 1-4 August 2014
Welcome Address as the Convener
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Welcome Address as the Convener
  • Topic of the Conference:
    The Intercontinental Seminar on Education and Social Inclusion: Challenges of Diversity
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesian College Sonada & Sponsored by the IUS Education Group 15-17 February 2014
“History, Culture, Environment and Development: Kerala and Darjeeling – A study in Contrast” at the at
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Welcome Address as the Convener
  • Topic of the Conference:
    One Day national seminar on “History, Culture, Environment and Development: Indian Experiences”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Joseph’s College, Darjeeling, on 7 December 2013.
“Networking Possibilities of Don Bosco Higher Education in India”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Networking Possibilities of Don Bosco Higher Education in India”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    DBHEI Annual Conference
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco College, Panjim on 5-6 November 2013
Presidential Address on Contextual Management
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Presidential Address on Contextual Management
  • Topic of the Conference:
    UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Contextual Management: Indigenous theories and practices”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Management, Salesian College Siligur Campus in collaboration with Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati, on 5-6 October 2013.
“Sustaining and Promoting the right conditions for Faith: Indian Youth Perspective”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Sustaining and Promoting the right conditions for Faith: Indian Youth Perspective”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Seminar on “Creating and Sustaining Right Conditions for Faith”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Sacred Heart Theological College, on 19-21 September 2013
“Education and Social Inclusion: Indian Perspectives”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Education and Social Inclusion: Indian Perspectives”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    IUS Intercontinental Seminar Series II
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Lorena Campus of Unisal (Centro Universitario Salesiano,) Sao Paolo, 11-13 September 2013
“Autonomy: Means to Quality Enhancement”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Autonomy: Means to Quality Enhancement”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    IQAC seminar on Autonomy
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Sponsored by NAAC at Salesian College Siliguri, 23-24 August, 2013
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Trends in Global Education and Salesian Response”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Principals of Salesian Schools: Annual Conference
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesian Provincial House, Odxel, Panjim, Goa on 17 August 2013.
“Christian Influence on Indian Culture”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Christian Influence on Indian Culture”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Christian Culture Studies
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    ICPR sponsored National Workshop at Salesian College, Sonada, 1-3 August 2013
“SNG: Politics of Consciousness”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “SNG: Politics of Consciousness”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Backwaters Collective IV: Metaphysics and Politics
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Le Meridien, Cochin, 18-21 July, 2013.
“Bengal: In Search of Progress”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Bengal: In Search of Progress”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Regional Seminar on “Facets of Development in Bengal”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Organized by NESRC, St Xavier’s College, Rajganj, and Salesian College Siliguri Campus, 25-26 May 2013.
‘Christian Higher Education and Social Responsibility’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Christian Higher Education and Social Responsibility’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    AIACHE National Conference of Principals and Vice Chancellors
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Christ University, Bangalore, from 1-3 May 2013.
‘Education and Social Inclusion’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Education and Social Inclusion’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Triennial Conference of Xavier Board
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Prabodhana Centre, Pallotine House, organized by St Philomina’s College, Mysore, 27-30 April, 2013.
“Relevance of Pacem In Terris and Nairobi Document”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Relevance of Pacem In Terris and Nairobi Document”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Seminar on “Globalization and the Churches”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    North Eastern Social Research Centre, Guwahati, 16-17 April 2013.
The Inclusion Debate: Perspectives from the Margin
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    The Inclusion Debate: Perspectives from the Margin
  • Topic of the Conference:
    World Conference of Salesian Universities
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco, Madrid, Spain, November 2012
Education Group and Student Exchange
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Education Group and Student Exchange
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Triennial Conference of Salesian Universities – IUS International
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesianum, Pisana, Rome, 10-14 July 2012.
“The psychological well-being in terms of internal experience”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The psychological well-being in terms of internal experience”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Indo Bhutan International Conference: “CELEBRATING SHERIG CENTENARY- Gross National Happiness (GNH) IN BHUTAN AND INDIA.”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Jointly organised by Gaedu College of Business Studies, Bhutan, and Loyola College, Chennai, 14-15 May 2012
Dynamics of Values: Source, Context, Vision
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Dynamics of Values: Source, Context, Vision
  • Topic of the Conference:
    UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘The Dynamics of Values’
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Loreto College, Kolkata 6-7 March 2012
The Cosmotheandric Vision of Raimon Panikkar
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    The Cosmotheandric Vision of Raimon Panikkar
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Symposium on Raimon Panikkar
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Morning Star College, Barrackpore, 26 October 2011
‘Ethics in practice: Rethinking Gandhian Perspective’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Ethics in practice: Rethinking Gandhian Perspective’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    UGC sponsored national seminar on “Understanding Gandhi in our Times: Re-visiting Gadhian Ethics”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    PD Women’s College Jalpaiguri, March 2011
Role of Catholic University in Democratizing Peoples
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Role of Catholic University in Democratizing Peoples
  • Topic of the Conference:
    World Congress of Catholic Universities on ‘The Identity ad Role of Catholic Universities’.
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    University of Avila, Spain, 12-15 August 2011
The IUS Networking: Indian Approaches
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    The IUS Networking: Indian Approaches
  • Topic of the Conference:
    2nd Plenary of the delegates of IUS Education Group
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    UCSH, Santiago de Chile, 9-12 November 2010
Positioning the Philosophy of Sri Narayana Guru
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Positioning the Philosophy of Sri Narayana Guru
  • Topic of the Conference:
    The Philosophy, Vision and Work of Sri Narayana Guru: as an instrument of Egalitarian Social Change”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Rashtrapathi Bhawan, IIAS, Shimla, 7-9 June 2011
Seminar Report on “Christian Educational Institutions: The Making of Modern Democratic India”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Seminar Report on “Christian Educational Institutions: The Making of Modern Democratic India”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    IIAS sponsored National Seminar on “Christian Educational Institutions: The Making of Modern Democratic India”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Rashtrapathi Bhawan, IIAS, Shimla, 27-29 April, 2011
The Philosophical Discourse and Reclamation of Indigenous Worldviews
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    The Philosophical Discourse and Reclamation of Indigenous Worldviews
  • Topic of the Conference:
    ICPR Sponsored National Seminar on “Indigenous Philosophies of the Himalayan Communities”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco Malbassey (Venue & Organized by Salesian College, Sonada)8-9 May 2009
From Fullness to Emptiness: Encountering Non-dualism in Jesus the Buddha – Conjectures of a Vipassana Meditator
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    From Fullness to Emptiness: Encountering Non-dualism in Jesus the Buddha – Conjectures of a Vipassana Meditator
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Round Table Conference on “The ambivalence of Nothingness, between negation of the human and openness to the divine.”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Institute of Sciences of Religion, the Faculty of Philosophy, UPS, Rome. 26th February 2009
“The Role of Parents, Teachers, Panchayat and Civil Society in Educating the Rural Mass”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Role of Parents, Teachers, Panchayat and Civil Society in Educating the Rural Mass”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Village Fest, Education Fair (Public Lecture)
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Assam Lingzey 2008 Winter Village Fest, East Sikkim, 22 December 2008.
“Philosophy and Literature” (In Nepali)
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Philosophy and Literature” (In Nepali)
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Annual Endowment Lecture, in the PG Dept of Nepali.
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Darjeeling Government College, 21 September 2008.
Guest Respondent at IASACT Scholars Meet
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Guest Respondent at IASACT Scholars Meet
  • Topic of the Conference:
    United Board, Institute of Advanced Studies in Cultures and Theologies, 2008.
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong 14 July 2008
‘Socio-Cultural status of Darjeeling Diocese in the Himalayan Region with special reference to the Interfaith Dialogue Commission’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Socio-Cultural status of Darjeeling Diocese in the Himalayan Region with special reference to the Interfaith Dialogue Commission’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Jubilee Symposium
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Augustine’s School Hall, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, 10 December 2007.
“Environment, Culture and Identity”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Environment, Culture and Identity”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    ACPI conference on “Culture: A Philosophical Look from the Indian Perspectives”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor, Kottayam, 10-13 October, 2007.
“The Potential for Research in Social Sciences in Indian Salesian university institutions”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Potential for Research in Social Sciences in Indian Salesian university institutions”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    International conference of Salesian University Institutions on “Exploration of Collaborative Research Potential”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Colle Don Bosco, Turin, Italy, 23- 29 March 2007.
Don Bosco’s Educational Project into the 21st Century
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Don Bosco’s Educational Project into the 21st Century
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Jubilee Seminar on “Globalization and Education – Problems and Prospects for India”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata 17 March, 2007
‘Catholic Higher Education and the World of Work’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Catholic Higher Education and the World of Work’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Conference on “Mission, Innovation And Transformation of Catholic Higher Education”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai, in collaboration with International Federation Of Catholic Universities, Catholic Bishops Conference of India and Xavier Board for Catholic Higher Education in India Feb. 1- 3, 2007
“Positioning New Age in Feminist Philosophy of Religion”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Positioning New Age in Feminist Philosophy of Religion”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    ACPI conference on the theme “The Dynamics of Religion: A Philosophical Review from Indian Perspectives,”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Sacred Heart Seminary, Poonamallee, Chennai, 18-22 October, 2006
“Presence/Absence of the Marginalised in Philosophical Education: Challenges and Scope”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Presence/Absence of the Marginalised in Philosophical Education: Challenges and Scope”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Consultation of Philosophers on ‘Indigenous Philosophizing: Indian Horizons’
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, June 1-4, 2006.
‘Ethics and Ethnicity’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Ethics and Ethnicity’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Calcutta Research Group on “Settled States and Unsettled Populations: Evolving Discourses on Social Justice in India”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Loreto College, Darjeeling 12 December 2006.
“Changing Faces of Social Identity: Cultural Linguistic Transitions in Darjeeling”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Changing Faces of Social Identity: Cultural Linguistic Transitions in Darjeeling”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Seminar organized by Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai, 6-8 March 2006.
“The Role of Self in Developing Innovative Strategies in Higher Academics”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Role of Self in Developing Innovative Strategies in Higher Academics”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Seminar DISHA: Development of Innovative Strategies in Higher Academics
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Xavier’s College, Mumbai, 3-5 February 2006.
“Democratization Processes in Civil Society Institutions: A case study of Darjeeling”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Democratization Processes in Civil Society Institutions: A case study of Darjeeling”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Hill Stations in India: Challenges and Prospects”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Joseph’s College, Darjeeling 8-9 September 2005.
“The Person: An East West Confluence”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Person: An East West Confluence”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    80th Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    North Bengal University Campus. 24-27 October, 2005
“Democratic Pluralism or Pluralistic Democracy: Postcolonial Possibilities”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Democratic Pluralism or Pluralistic Democracy: Postcolonial Possibilities”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    30th Conference of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India on Pluralism: An Indian Christian Perspective
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling, 18-22 October, 2005
“Environment as the Matrix for Cultural Identity”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Environment as the Matrix for Cultural Identity”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Level UGC Sponsored Seminar on “Culture, Environment and Identity”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Government College Darjeeling, 18-19 November 2005.
Understanding The Person: An Eastern Perspective
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Understanding The Person: An Eastern Perspective
  • Topic of the Conference:
    International Conference on ‘Personalism of Emmanuel Mounier’
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesian Pontifical University, Rome, 12-14 January 2005
“Gramsci’s Significance in India Today”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Gramsci’s Significance in India Today”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    29th annual Conference of ACPI on “Subaltern Philosophies: An Indian Christian Perspective”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Holy Trinity Seminary, Choggitti, Jalandhar, October 22-25, 2004
‘Language and Literature: Vehicles of Identity’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Language and Literature: Vehicles of Identity’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    UGC sponsored seminar on ‘Rethinking Higher Education in India: Prospect and Retrospect’
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya, 2-3 April 2004
‘Liberative Religiosity in the Vision of Sri Narayana Guru: The Post Secular Approach to Religion’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Liberative Religiosity in the Vision of Sri Narayana Guru: The Post Secular Approach to Religion’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Conference on ‘the Post Secular and Post Religious Discourses on Religion and Secularity: Emerging Frameworks in the Indian Context’
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Philosophy, University of Madras and Department of Philosophy, Dharmaram Vidhya Kshetram, Bangalore, 14-16 December, 2001.
‘One world Education in the Vision of Sri Nitya Chaitanya Yati’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘One world Education in the Vision of Sri Nitya Chaitanya Yati’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Seminar on Moral Philosophy
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Philosophy, Sri Sankaracharya University, Kaladi, Kerala, March, 2000.

Details of Participation in National / International Seminars / Symposiums / Conferences Seminars Organized

Seminar Topic Year Institution
Convener of the National Conference on Trends in Science and Technology
27-28 February 2017
Departments of Computer Science and Mathematics, Salesian College, Siliguri
Convener of the National Seminar on Pen Pain and Writing
14-15 March 2017
Departments of Philosophy, Sociology, English and History, Salesian College, Sonada
Convener of the International Conference on Darjeeling and the Eastern Himalayas
6-7 January 2017
Department of English, Salesian College, Siliguri
Convener of the National Seminar on Human Nature Interface in North Bengal
20-22 November 14
Department of Political Science, Salesian College, Siliguri Campus
Human Development Values Project of AIACHE
1-4 September 2014
Salesian College Sonada (Sponsored by United Board, Hong Kong)
The Intercontinental Seminar on Education and Social Inclusion: Challenges of Diversity
13-16 February 2014
Salesian College Sonada (IUS Education Group Sponsored)
National Seminar on “Contextual Management: Indigenous theories and practices”
5-6 October 2013
Salesian College Siliguri Campus in collaboration with Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati (UGC sponsored)
The IQAC seminar on “Autonomy: Means to Quality Enhancement”
23-24 August, 2013
Salesian College Siliguri (NAAC sponsored)
National Workshop on “Christian Influence on Indian Culture”
1-3 August 2013
Salesian College, Sonada (ICPR sponsored)
IUS Asia Triennial Conference on The Role and Identity of IUS (Salesian University Institutions)
23-25 November 2012
Don Bosco Nitika, Kolkata
National Seminar on “Sports & Games: New Approaches to Holistic Education”
3-4 August, 2012
Salesian College Siliguri Campus in collaboration with Sports Board, University of North Bengal
ContentNational Workshop on “CORSIKA- Cosmic Ray Simulation Software”
10-11 April 2012
Salesian College, Siliguri Campus
Christian Educational Institutions: The Making of Modern Democratic India
27-29 April 2011
Sponsored by Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla.
“Promoting NMEICT-INFLIBNET E-Resources in North Bengal and Sikkim” a Regional Seminar.
25 February 2011
Salesian College, Siliguri Campus
Indigenous Philosophies of the Himalayan Communities
2009
Sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi, at Don Bosco Malbassey, Sikkim (May 9-10, 2009)
Cultural Linguistic Transitions in the Spoken Nepali of Darjeeling
2007
In collaboration with Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, at Salesian College, Sonada Darjeeling.
‘Culture and Identity in Nepali Language and Literature’
2005
Sponsored by UGC at Salesian College Sonada, Darjeeling
ACPI 30th Annual Conference on “Pluralism: Indian Christian Response”
2005
Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling, Sponsored by the ACPI (Association of Christian Philosophers of India)
Nepali Linguistics
2004
Sponsored by CIIL (Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore) at Salesian College, Sonada Darjeeling
Language, Literature and Art Forms
2003
Department of Philosophy, Salesian College, Sonada Darjeeling
Culture, Philosophy and Social Sciences
2001
Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling.
Communities and identity Consciousness: South Indian Trajectories
2000
Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras

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Papers Presented in Seminars, Symposiums and Conferences

Chaired the Lightning Talk Session on 5 ongoing themes on Service Learning
  • Chaired the Lightning Talk Session on:
    5 ongoing themes on Service Learning
  • Topic of the Conference:
    2024 IARSLCE Asia-Pacific Conference X International Conference on Service-Learning
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    4-5 December 2024, Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Living Dialogues: Interfaith Practices of Rural Life in Darjeeling
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Living Dialogues: Interfaith Practices of Rural Life in Darjeeling
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Zheda Anthropological Seminar Series Lecture 2024
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    11 April 2024,  Department of Sociology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
The Role of Buddhism in the Multi-religious Space of Darjeeling
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    The Role of Buddhism in the Multi-religious Space of Darjeeling
  • Topic of the Conference:
    20th Anniversary Special Lecture – Centre for Buddhist Studies
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    6 December 2023, University of Hong Kong
4th International Conference on Service-Learning (ICSL2022)
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    4th International Conference on Service-Learning (ICSL2022)
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Education to Cultivate Social Responsibility
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    17 November 2022 (HKT 11:15 – 12:15)
Ecological Conversion: A Salesian Perspective on Laudato Si
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Ecological Conversion: A Salesian Perspective on Laudato Si
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Addressed the Delegates of the Triennial Conference of Salesians of Kolkata
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco Nitika, Kolkata, 8 October 22
Digital Platform and Regional Literature with Special Reference to Nepali
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Digital Platform and Regional Literature with Special Reference to Nepali
  • Topic of the Conference:
    At the regional meet of Young Writers
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Sahitya Akademi, Regional Auditorium, Kolkata, 17-18 September 2022
Consensus and the Future of India
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Consensus and the Future of India
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Asia and the Globe: connecting the past with the Present
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    AAWH (Asian Association of World Historians) 5th Conference held in New Delhi JNU & IIC hosted on 12-13 October 22
Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal: Socio-political realities and Implications for Higher Education
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal: Socio-political realities and Implications for Higher Education
  • Topic of the Conference:
    ACCS-AIACHE Conference
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    ACCS, Panayur, Chennai, 5-9 September 2019
Salesian Translation Centre: History and Prospects
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Salesian Translation Centre: History and Prospects
  • Topic of the Conference:
    EAO Conference of Salesian Translators
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Anisakan, Myanmar, 26-29 August, 2019
Indian Civilizational Resources: A critique
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Indian Civilizational Resources: A critique
  • Topic of the Conference:
    India China Indonesia Conference
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    ICRS, Jogyakarta, Indonesia, 5-9 August 2019
In Response to Savarna Assertions in Kerala
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    In Response to Savarna Assertions in Kerala
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Metaphysics and Politics, Backwaters Collective
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Le Meridien, Maradu, Cochin, 25-29, July 2019
Young People and Human Rights: Perception of Indian Reality
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Young People and Human Rights: Perception of Indian Reality
  • Topic of the Conference:
    V Intercontinental Seminar and IUS Education Group General Assembly
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Pio XI Campus, UNISAL, 1100, Alto de Lappa, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 17-19 September 2018.
Darjeeling University and the Prospects of Higher Education in the Hills: A Trans Historical Perspective
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Darjeeling University and the Prospects of Higher Education in the Hills: A Trans Historical Perspective
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Symposium on “Darjeeling University and the Prospects of Higher Education in the Hills”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Southfield College, Darjeeling, 4 September 2018.
Just Understand: Religious Pluralism, Religious Movements and the Future of Inter-Faith Dialogue in India
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Just Understand: Religious Pluralism, Religious Movements and the Future of Inter-Faith Dialogue in India
  • Topic of the Conference:
    ICI Conference II on Religious Pluralism in Asia.
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Hong Kong Institute of Education and Social Science Hong Kong University & Asian Centre for Culture and Theology, Chennai, 15-18 May 2018
Hindu Meditative Practices and Research
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Hindu Meditative Practices and Research
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Mindful Connectivity: Asian Perspectives and Influences
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Asia Network Annual Conference, Sonesta Hotel, Philadelphia,5-8 April 2018
Conflict in South Asia: Causes and Consequences (Valedictory Address)
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Conflict in South Asia: Causes and Consequences (Valedictory Address)
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Conflict in South Asia: Consequences and Implications
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco Golaghat, in collaboration with SCS 14-15 March, 2018
Challenges and Prospects of Christian Education in Contemporary India
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Challenges and Prospects of Christian Education in Contemporary India
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Consultation on “Building the Nation: The Constitutional Way”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    SPCSA General Assembly, Don Bosco, Kolkata, 27-28 February, 2018
Dealing with Colonialism: Addressing a Contemporary Concern in the Classroom
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Dealing with Colonialism: Addressing a Contemporary Concern in the Classroom
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Faculty Development Programme, SCSC
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesian College FDP, 29 July 2017.
SNG Vision: Rethinking Religious Education in India
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    SNG Vision: Rethinking Religious Education in India
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Religious Pluralism in Asia: ICI Conference I
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Hong Kong Institute of Education and Social Science Hong Kong University 14-20 May 2017
“The Role of NBU Officers in Inclusivity and Excellence in Higher Education”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Role of NBU Officers in Inclusivity and Excellence in Higher Education”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Conference on Role of NBU Officers in Inclusivity and Excellence in Higher Education
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    North Bengal University Officers Association, NBU, 10 September 2016
“The Gaze of SNG at Ambedkar-Gandhi Debate”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Gaze of SNG at Ambedkar-Gandhi Debate”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Backwater’s Collective on Metaphysics and Politics
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Le Meridien, Cochin 15-18 July 2016
IASACT Mentor
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    IASACT Mentor
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Institute for Advanced Study in Asian Cultures and Theologies
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Chung Chi Divinity School Chinese University of Hong Kong, 25 May -25 June 2016
“Salesian System of Education in Indian Cultural Context”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Salesian System of Education in Indian Cultural Context”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    International Seminar on “Don Bosco’s System of Education”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Anthony’s College, Shillong. 19-20 November 2015
"The Need for Ecosophy in Contemporary World”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Need for Ecosophy in Contemporary World”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Philosophy Seminar on “Human Environment: Ecological Concerns and laudato Si”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Philosophy, Salesian College, Sonada, 11 October 2015
“The One World Vision of Sri Narayana Guru”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The One World Vision of Sri Narayana Guru”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Sri Narayana Guru Samiti Global Summit
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    State Library, Shillong, Meghalaya, 20 September 2015
“The Salesian Identity of DBTI and its Possible Futures”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Salesian Identity of DBTI and its Possible Futures”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Stakeholders Conference
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    DBTI, Port Morseby, PNG, 9-12 July 2015
“Nurturing the Spiritual in Higher Education” & “The Contextual Relevance of Christian Higher Education in NE”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Nurturing the Spiritual in Higher Education” & “The Contextual Relevance of Christian Higher Education in NE”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    North East Christian College Principal’s Forum
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati, 18-19 April 2015
“Community, Knowledge and Rights”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Community, Knowledge and Rights”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Conference on “Knowledge, Theorization and Rights: Renegotiating the Connectives”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Philosophy, University Campus, Assam University, Silchar, 16-17 March 2015
Salesian Education in India and the role of Inclusivity in Higher Education
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Salesian Education in India and the role of Inclusivity in Higher Education
  • Topic of the Conference:
    IUS EG delegates Meeting Fourth Intercontinental Seminar on Education and Social Inclusion
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    IUS Venice Mestre, Italy, 27-30 November 2014
“Language, Identity and Ethnicity in Darjeeling; Applying the Insights of SNG”.
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Language, Identity and Ethnicity in Darjeeling; Applying the Insights of SNG”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Metaphysics and Politics Conference, Backwater’s Collective
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Le Meridien, Cochin, 1-4 August 2014
Welcome Address as the Convener
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Welcome Address as the Convener
  • Topic of the Conference:
    The Intercontinental Seminar on Education and Social Inclusion: Challenges of Diversity
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesian College Sonada & Sponsored by the IUS Education Group 15-17 February 2014
“History, Culture, Environment and Development: Kerala and Darjeeling – A study in Contrast” at the at
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Welcome Address as the Convener
  • Topic of the Conference:
    One Day national seminar on “History, Culture, Environment and Development: Indian Experiences”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Joseph’s College, Darjeeling, on 7 December 2013.
“Networking Possibilities of Don Bosco Higher Education in India”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Networking Possibilities of Don Bosco Higher Education in India”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    DBHEI Annual Conference
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco College, Panjim on 5-6 November 2013
Presidential Address on Contextual Management
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Presidential Address on Contextual Management
  • Topic of the Conference:
    UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Contextual Management: Indigenous theories and practices”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Management, Salesian College Siligur Campus in collaboration with Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati, on 5-6 October 2013.
“Sustaining and Promoting the right conditions for Faith: Indian Youth Perspective”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Sustaining and Promoting the right conditions for Faith: Indian Youth Perspective”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Seminar on “Creating and Sustaining Right Conditions for Faith”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Sacred Heart Theological College, on 19-21 September 2013
“Education and Social Inclusion: Indian Perspectives”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Education and Social Inclusion: Indian Perspectives”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    IUS Intercontinental Seminar Series II
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Lorena Campus of Unisal (Centro Universitario Salesiano,) Sao Paolo, 11-13 September 2013
“Autonomy: Means to Quality Enhancement”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Autonomy: Means to Quality Enhancement”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    IQAC seminar on Autonomy
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Sponsored by NAAC at Salesian College Siliguri, 23-24 August, 2013
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Trends in Global Education and Salesian Response”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Principals of Salesian Schools: Annual Conference
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesian Provincial House, Odxel, Panjim, Goa on 17 August 2013.
“Christian Influence on Indian Culture”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Christian Influence on Indian Culture”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Christian Culture Studies
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    ICPR sponsored National Workshop at Salesian College, Sonada, 1-3 August 2013
“SNG: Politics of Consciousness”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “SNG: Politics of Consciousness”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Backwaters Collective IV: Metaphysics and Politics
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Le Meridien, Cochin, 18-21 July, 2013.
“Bengal: In Search of Progress”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Bengal: In Search of Progress”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Regional Seminar on “Facets of Development in Bengal”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Organized by NESRC, St Xavier’s College, Rajganj, and Salesian College Siliguri Campus, 25-26 May 2013.
‘Christian Higher Education and Social Responsibility’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Christian Higher Education and Social Responsibility’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    AIACHE National Conference of Principals and Vice Chancellors
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Christ University, Bangalore, from 1-3 May 2013.
‘Education and Social Inclusion’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Education and Social Inclusion’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Triennial Conference of Xavier Board
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Prabodhana Centre, Pallotine House, organized by St Philomina’s College, Mysore, 27-30 April, 2013.
“Relevance of Pacem In Terris and Nairobi Document”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Relevance of Pacem In Terris and Nairobi Document”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Seminar on “Globalization and the Churches”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    North Eastern Social Research Centre, Guwahati, 16-17 April 2013.
The Inclusion Debate: Perspectives from the Margin
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    The Inclusion Debate: Perspectives from the Margin
  • Topic of the Conference:
    World Conference of Salesian Universities
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco, Madrid, Spain, November 2012
Education Group and Student Exchange
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Education Group and Student Exchange
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Triennial Conference of Salesian Universities – IUS International
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesianum, Pisana, Rome, 10-14 July 2012.
“The psychological well-being in terms of internal experience”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The psychological well-being in terms of internal experience”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Indo Bhutan International Conference: “CELEBRATING SHERIG CENTENARY- Gross National Happiness (GNH) IN BHUTAN AND INDIA.”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Jointly organised by Gaedu College of Business Studies, Bhutan, and Loyola College, Chennai, 14-15 May 2012
Dynamics of Values: Source, Context, Vision
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Dynamics of Values: Source, Context, Vision
  • Topic of the Conference:
    UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘The Dynamics of Values’
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Loreto College, Kolkata 6-7 March 2012
The Cosmotheandric Vision of Raimon Panikkar
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    The Cosmotheandric Vision of Raimon Panikkar
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Symposium on Raimon Panikkar
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Morning Star College, Barrackpore, 26 October 2011
‘Ethics in practice: Rethinking Gandhian Perspective’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Ethics in practice: Rethinking Gandhian Perspective’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    UGC sponsored national seminar on “Understanding Gandhi in our Times: Re-visiting Gadhian Ethics”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    PD Women’s College Jalpaiguri, March 2011
Role of Catholic University in Democratizing Peoples
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Role of Catholic University in Democratizing Peoples
  • Topic of the Conference:
    World Congress of Catholic Universities on ‘The Identity ad Role of Catholic Universities’.
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    University of Avila, Spain, 12-15 August 2011
The IUS Networking: Indian Approaches
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    The IUS Networking: Indian Approaches
  • Topic of the Conference:
    2nd Plenary of the delegates of IUS Education Group
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    UCSH, Santiago de Chile, 9-12 November 2010
Positioning the Philosophy of Sri Narayana Guru
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Positioning the Philosophy of Sri Narayana Guru
  • Topic of the Conference:
    The Philosophy, Vision and Work of Sri Narayana Guru: as an instrument of Egalitarian Social Change”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Rashtrapathi Bhawan, IIAS, Shimla, 7-9 June 2011
Seminar Report on “Christian Educational Institutions: The Making of Modern Democratic India”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Seminar Report on “Christian Educational Institutions: The Making of Modern Democratic India”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    IIAS sponsored National Seminar on “Christian Educational Institutions: The Making of Modern Democratic India”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Rashtrapathi Bhawan, IIAS, Shimla, 27-29 April, 2011
The Philosophical Discourse and Reclamation of Indigenous Worldviews
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    The Philosophical Discourse and Reclamation of Indigenous Worldviews
  • Topic of the Conference:
    ICPR Sponsored National Seminar on “Indigenous Philosophies of the Himalayan Communities”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco Malbassey (Venue & Organized by Salesian College, Sonada)8-9 May 2009
From Fullness to Emptiness: Encountering Non-dualism in Jesus the Buddha – Conjectures of a Vipassana Meditator
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    From Fullness to Emptiness: Encountering Non-dualism in Jesus the Buddha – Conjectures of a Vipassana Meditator
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Round Table Conference on “The ambivalence of Nothingness, between negation of the human and openness to the divine.”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Institute of Sciences of Religion, the Faculty of Philosophy, UPS, Rome. 26th February 2009
“The Role of Parents, Teachers, Panchayat and Civil Society in Educating the Rural Mass”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Role of Parents, Teachers, Panchayat and Civil Society in Educating the Rural Mass”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Village Fest, Education Fair (Public Lecture)
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Assam Lingzey 2008 Winter Village Fest, East Sikkim, 22 December 2008.
“Philosophy and Literature” (In Nepali)
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Philosophy and Literature” (In Nepali)
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Annual Endowment Lecture, in the PG Dept of Nepali.
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Darjeeling Government College, 21 September 2008.
Guest Respondent at IASACT Scholars Meet
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Guest Respondent at IASACT Scholars Meet
  • Topic of the Conference:
    United Board, Institute of Advanced Studies in Cultures and Theologies, 2008.
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong 14 July 2008
‘Socio-Cultural status of Darjeeling Diocese in the Himalayan Region with special reference to the Interfaith Dialogue Commission’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Socio-Cultural status of Darjeeling Diocese in the Himalayan Region with special reference to the Interfaith Dialogue Commission’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Jubilee Symposium
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Augustine’s School Hall, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, 10 December 2007.
“Environment, Culture and Identity”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Environment, Culture and Identity”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    ACPI conference on “Culture: A Philosophical Look from the Indian Perspectives”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor, Kottayam, 10-13 October, 2007.
“The Potential for Research in Social Sciences in Indian Salesian university institutions”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Potential for Research in Social Sciences in Indian Salesian university institutions”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    International conference of Salesian University Institutions on “Exploration of Collaborative Research Potential”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Colle Don Bosco, Turin, Italy, 23- 29 March 2007.
Don Bosco’s Educational Project into the 21st Century
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Don Bosco’s Educational Project into the 21st Century
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Jubilee Seminar on “Globalization and Education – Problems and Prospects for India”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata 17 March, 2007
‘Catholic Higher Education and the World of Work’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Catholic Higher Education and the World of Work’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Conference on “Mission, Innovation And Transformation of Catholic Higher Education”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai, in collaboration with International Federation Of Catholic Universities, Catholic Bishops Conference of India and Xavier Board for Catholic Higher Education in India Feb. 1- 3, 2007
“Positioning New Age in Feminist Philosophy of Religion”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Positioning New Age in Feminist Philosophy of Religion”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    ACPI conference on the theme “The Dynamics of Religion: A Philosophical Review from Indian Perspectives,”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Sacred Heart Seminary, Poonamallee, Chennai, 18-22 October, 2006
“Presence/Absence of the Marginalised in Philosophical Education: Challenges and Scope”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Presence/Absence of the Marginalised in Philosophical Education: Challenges and Scope”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Consultation of Philosophers on ‘Indigenous Philosophizing: Indian Horizons’
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, June 1-4, 2006.
‘Ethics and Ethnicity’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Ethics and Ethnicity’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    Calcutta Research Group on “Settled States and Unsettled Populations: Evolving Discourses on Social Justice in India”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Loreto College, Darjeeling 12 December 2006.
“Changing Faces of Social Identity: Cultural Linguistic Transitions in Darjeeling”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Changing Faces of Social Identity: Cultural Linguistic Transitions in Darjeeling”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Seminar organized by Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai, 6-8 March 2006.
“The Role of Self in Developing Innovative Strategies in Higher Academics”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Role of Self in Developing Innovative Strategies in Higher Academics”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Seminar DISHA: Development of Innovative Strategies in Higher Academics
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Xavier’s College, Mumbai, 3-5 February 2006.
“Democratization Processes in Civil Society Institutions: A case study of Darjeeling”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Democratization Processes in Civil Society Institutions: A case study of Darjeeling”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Hill Stations in India: Challenges and Prospects”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    St Joseph’s College, Darjeeling 8-9 September 2005.
“The Person: An East West Confluence”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “The Person: An East West Confluence”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    80th Session of the Indian Philosophical Congress
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    North Bengal University Campus. 24-27 October, 2005
“Democratic Pluralism or Pluralistic Democracy: Postcolonial Possibilities”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Democratic Pluralism or Pluralistic Democracy: Postcolonial Possibilities”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    30th Conference of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India on Pluralism: An Indian Christian Perspective
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling, 18-22 October, 2005
“Environment as the Matrix for Cultural Identity”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Environment as the Matrix for Cultural Identity”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Level UGC Sponsored Seminar on “Culture, Environment and Identity”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Government College Darjeeling, 18-19 November 2005.
Understanding The Person: An Eastern Perspective
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    Understanding The Person: An Eastern Perspective
  • Topic of the Conference:
    International Conference on ‘Personalism of Emmanuel Mounier’
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Salesian Pontifical University, Rome, 12-14 January 2005
“Gramsci’s Significance in India Today”
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    “Gramsci’s Significance in India Today”
  • Topic of the Conference:
    29th annual Conference of ACPI on “Subaltern Philosophies: An Indian Christian Perspective”
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Holy Trinity Seminary, Choggitti, Jalandhar, October 22-25, 2004
‘Language and Literature: Vehicles of Identity’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Language and Literature: Vehicles of Identity’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    UGC sponsored seminar on ‘Rethinking Higher Education in India: Prospect and Retrospect’
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya, 2-3 April 2004
‘Liberative Religiosity in the Vision of Sri Narayana Guru: The Post Secular Approach to Religion’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘Liberative Religiosity in the Vision of Sri Narayana Guru: The Post Secular Approach to Religion’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Conference on ‘the Post Secular and Post Religious Discourses on Religion and Secularity: Emerging Frameworks in the Indian Context’
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Philosophy, University of Madras and Department of Philosophy, Dharmaram Vidhya Kshetram, Bangalore, 14-16 December, 2001.
‘One world Education in the Vision of Sri Nitya Chaitanya Yati’
  • Title of the Paper Presented:
    ‘One world Education in the Vision of Sri Nitya Chaitanya Yati’
  • Topic of the Conference:
    National Seminar on Moral Philosophy
  • Institution, Place and Year:
    Department of Philosophy, Sri Sankaracharya University, Kaladi, Kerala, March, 2000.

Details of Participation in National / International Seminars / Symposiums / Conferences Seminars Organized

Seminar Topic Year Institution
Convener of the National Conference on Trends in Science and Technology
27-28 February 2017
Departments of Computer Science and Mathematics, Salesian College, Siliguri
Convener of the National Seminar on Pen Pain and Writing
14-15 March 2017
Departments of Philosophy, Sociology, English and History, Salesian College, Sonada
Convener of the International Conference on Darjeeling and the Eastern Himalayas
6-7 January 2017
Department of English, Salesian College, Siliguri
Convener of the National Seminar on Human Nature Interface in North Bengal
20-22 November 14
Department of Political Science, Salesian College, Siliguri Campus
Human Development Values Project of AIACHE
1-4 September 2014
Salesian College Sonada (Sponsored by United Board, Hong Kong)
The Intercontinental Seminar on Education and Social Inclusion: Challenges of Diversity
13-16 February 2014
Salesian College Sonada (IUS Education Group Sponsored)
National Seminar on “Contextual Management: Indigenous theories and practices”
5-6 October 2013
Salesian College Siliguri Campus in collaboration with Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati (UGC sponsored)
The IQAC seminar on “Autonomy: Means to Quality Enhancement”
23-24 August, 2013
Salesian College Siliguri (NAAC sponsored)
National Workshop on “Christian Influence on Indian Culture”
1-3 August 2013
Salesian College, Sonada (ICPR sponsored)
IUS Asia Triennial Conference on The Role and Identity of IUS (Salesian University Institutions)
23-25 November 2012
Don Bosco Nitika, Kolkata
National Seminar on “Sports & Games: New Approaches to Holistic Education”
3-4 August, 2012
Salesian College Siliguri Campus in collaboration with Sports Board, University of North Bengal
ContentNational Workshop on “CORSIKA- Cosmic Ray Simulation Software”
10-11 April 2012
Salesian College, Siliguri Campus
Christian Educational Institutions: The Making of Modern Democratic India
27-29 April 2011
Sponsored by Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla.
“Promoting NMEICT-INFLIBNET E-Resources in North Bengal and Sikkim” a Regional Seminar.
25 February 2011
Salesian College, Siliguri Campus
Indigenous Philosophies of the Himalayan Communities
2009
Sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi, at Don Bosco Malbassey, Sikkim (May 9-10, 2009)
Cultural Linguistic Transitions in the Spoken Nepali of Darjeeling
2007
In collaboration with Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, at Salesian College, Sonada Darjeeling.
‘Culture and Identity in Nepali Language and Literature’
2005
Sponsored by UGC at Salesian College Sonada, Darjeeling
ACPI 30th Annual Conference on “Pluralism: Indian Christian Response”
2005
Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling, Sponsored by the ACPI (Association of Christian Philosophers of India)
Nepali Linguistics
2004
Sponsored by CIIL (Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore) at Salesian College, Sonada Darjeeling
Language, Literature and Art Forms
2003
Department of Philosophy, Salesian College, Sonada Darjeeling
Culture, Philosophy and Social Sciences
2001
Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling.
Communities and identity Consciousness: South Indian Trajectories
2000
Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras

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