My Academic Report-2024

Dear Scholars/Friends,

I am submitting my academic report for the year 2024 as a part of my regular practice every year.  It helps me to evaluate my academic contribution every year and motivates me to do more…

Book/Paper/Article Published: 01

1. “Future of Philosophical Counselling in India: An Overview” in Pramana: Research Journal, Year 12, Issue 48, Jan-Sept 2024, 98-104 (ISSN:2249-2976).

Award: 01

1. “Dr.B.R. Ambedkar National Award 2024, Startup Siksha India Foundation, 25/09/2024.

Professional Courses: 02

1. 03 Days FDP on the theme, “inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by AICTE at Panjab University, Chandigarh from 9th January to 11 January, 2024.
2. Introduction to Indian Philosophy conducted by SN Sudharsan at OpenPathshala, 12th October, 2024

Paper Presentations/ Lecture delivered : 01

1. “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as a Contemporary Indian Thinker” in Two Days International Conference on Gandhi and Ambedkar’s Philosophy: Inclusion, Equality and Dignity organized by the Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh on 23^rd to 24^th September, 2024.

Programme Organised:03

• Essay Competition on “Wellbeing in Urban Living” Organized by The Positive Philosophy Society, Department of Philosophy, Post Graduate Govt. College, Sector-46, Chandigarh Sponsored by Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS) Pehowa (Kurukshetra) held on 21st November, 2024.
• Online One-Day National Seminar on “Socio-Political Philosophy of Prof. Daya Krishna” organized by PGGC-46, Chandigarh in association with DKAF, West Bengal and sponsored by CPPIS, Pehowa (Kurukshetra) held on 21^st November, 2024. Link: https://sppish.blogspot.com/2024/11/report-of-online-national-seminar.html
•  ĀNVĪKṢIKĪ : SPPIS Lecture Series: 03 : Bhartṛhari on the identity of Language and Thought by Dr. Shivendra Vikram Singh, ICSSR sponsored Post-Doctoral Fellow at Panjab University, Chandigarh held on 30th December 2024.

Participations in programmes:03

1. Participated in 1 Day National Programme  on “Virtue Ethics” organised by Department of Philosophy, Moolji Jaitha College (Autonomous) , Jalgaon on 15th October, 2024. 
2. Participated in National Programme of Study Circle Series sponsored by ICPR New Delhi on “Vedant ka Samaj Darshan” organized by Thakur Prasad Mahavidyalay, Madhepura (Bihar) on 30th November, 2024.
3. Participated in 1 Day National Programme on “Contemporary Relevance on Indian Knowledge System” organised by Department of Philosophy, Moolji Jaitha College (Autonomous) , Jalgaon on 30th December, 2024. 

Journal Issues:01

1. Milestone Education Review (The Journal of Ideas on Educational & Social Transformation) ISSN: 2278 – 2168  Year 13, No. 01 & 02 (October, 2024): Special Issue on “GANDHI AND AMBEDKAR’S PHILOSOPHY: INCLUSION, EQUALITY AND DIGNITY”)

Interview: 01

1. Two Days International Conference on Gandhi and Ambedkar’s Philosophy: Inclusion, Equality and Dignity organized by the Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh on 23rd to 24th September, 2024. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiUSHNeSXQ0

Citation Received: 06

1. What Helps and Hinders the Integration of Yoga Into Mental Health Services, AF Rizzolo – 2023.
2. BHAKTI YOGA AND MENTAL HEALTH, G Suwantana, NKA Budiani - ICOHIS: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HINDU …, 2023
3. The Problems with the Self: A Conceptual Analysis, S Hadeei - Authorea Preprints, 2024.
4. Edukacja filozoficzna w Indiach wczesnego okresu upaniszadowego, M Nowicki – 2024.
5. Sri Aurobindo Ghosh's Integral Education: An Education of The Body, Mind and the Intellect, December 2024, DOI: 10.70096/tssr.240206016
6. An open letter to the United Nations and the SEPR community about pursuing SDGs in the age of democratic backsliding, June 2024, Socio-Ecological Practice Research 6(1) DOI: 10.1007/s42532-024-00185-x

New Websites: 03

• http://www.drsirswal.com
• http://positivephilosophyin.wordpress.com
• http://philosophychd.wordpress.com

Additional Work:

In addition to the above said, I regularly updated all our philosophy pages including Philosophy News in India, The Positive Philosophy, Indian Psychology, Philosophical Mind Studies, A Class-Room Introduction to Logic, Elements of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philpapers, Scribd.com, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Issuu.com, Linkedin, YourQoute and Shabdnagri etc.

Hope your blessings, motivation and good wishes guide me in my academic career and social life in future.

Thanks for being with me.

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

December 31, 2024

Identity Politics in India: An Analysis

Abstract:

Identity politics is individuals forming exclusive political alliances based on their racial, religious, ethnic, social, or cultural identity to advance their own interests, rather than those of a larger group. Identity politics goes beyond the political imagination, challenging all engrained notions as well as the significance of race, caste, class, and sexual orientation. The primary assumption underpinning identity politics is that people who share a common identity confront similar forms of discrimination and oppression, and hence must band together to combat those forces. Identity politics in India has its roots in the traumatic history of Partition and the demand for distinct electorates based on religion and caste identities. Furthermore, the state is viewed as an active contributor to identity politics by establishing and maintaining state structures that define and recognize individuals based on their identities. Language, caste, religion, gender, and other factors all contribute to identity politics in India. Identity politics have both beneficial and harmful consequences on society. On the one hand, it raises political consciousness among marginalized and weaker elements of society and improves representation for socially oppressed classes and minorities through legal measures such as reservation. On the other hand, it planted the seeds of animosity and enmity among various sectors of society based on caste, religion, and so on, resulting in confrontations and riots that disrupted communal harmony and the secular nature of the nation. It fostered limited or narrow-minded attitudes among residents and political parties, making them intolerant of other communities. It is accountable for divisive tendencies and fostering separatist impulses, posing a threat to the nation's unity and integrity. The objective of this paper is to study the impact of identity politics on Indian society at large.

Key-words: Indian Politics, Society, Caste, Religion, Gender.

Note: To be presented in a ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Understanding India’s North East: Ethnicity, Identity and Issues of Conflicts (Hybrid Mode) organised by IQAC, MGM College in collaboration with IQAC, Pranab College on  7th & 8th February, 2025.

Online Link for National Seminar on Socio-Political Philosophy of Prof. Daya Krishna

Link for the seminar:

https://www.youtube.com/live/o8tkM16KzZQ?si=nw6FH6aOuqtvNi5o

https://www.youtube.com/live/S7kmsWi1EN8?si=HUQfpomjRpDMdNRq

https://www.youtube.com/live/o8tkM16KzZQ?si=XJWe_BWcy0Bo2YCe

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as a Contemporary Indian Thinker

Abstract:

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is one of the names associated with the movement to reform the social order that has long been based on suppression and humiliation. He was a philosopher, scholar, and statesman who made significant contributions to nation-building. He spearheaded a number of movements to liberate the oppressed masses and ensure human rights for millions of depressed people. He left an indelible mark on the contemporary Constitution of free India by making significant contributions to its formulation. He symbolizes the struggle for social justice. We can attribute multiple roles to this outstanding individual because of his lifelong dedication to his aim of removing ills from Indian society. The social problems of Indian society also ignored this magnificent figure, especially in the intellectual area.The so-called intellectuals of India did not honestly examine his contribution to Indian intellectual legacy; rather, what they talked revealed their biases against Dalit literates and underestimated his outstanding personality.  This paper will aim to examine essential life facts as well as provide a brief overview of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's literature. This is followed by a discussion of his philosophy divided into five major sections: feminism and women's empowerment, philosophy of education, thoughts about social justice and equality, philosophy of politics and economics, and philosophy of religion.

Key words: Indian education, women's empowerment, social equality, and religious philosophy.

Note: Presented in the a TWO DAYS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on “GANDHI AND AMBEDKAR’S PHILOSOPHY: INCLUSION, EQUALITY AND  DIGNITY” From 23rd to 24th September, 2024 held at Panjab University, Chandigarh.