My Academic Report-2025

Dear Scholars/Friends,

I am submitting my academic report for the year 2025 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: 03

·       “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as a Contemporary Indian Thinker” in Gandhi and Ambedkar’s Philosophy: Inclusion, Equality and Dignity” edited by Ashu Pasricha, SLM Publishers, Patiala, 2025, pp.20-29 (ISBN: 978-93-48913-03-6).

·       “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ka Siksha Darshan” in Antrashtriya Hindi avm Samajik Vigyan Shodh Patrika, Vol. 13, Issue 04, October-December, 2025.

·       Philosophy and the Search of Wisdom” in Journal of Academic Humanities, Vol. 02, No.04, October-December, 2025 (pp.52-58).

Project/New Assignment: 02

·       Three Years Research Project titled, “An Analytical Study of Ethical Leadership with reference to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar” sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) New Delhi starting from April 2025 to June, 2028.

·       Member of Board of Studies in Gandhian and Peace studies at Panjab University, Chandigarh for three years (2025-2027) (02/06/2025).

Professional Courses: 02

·       14 days “Online Refresher Course on Teaching & Research in Social Sciences” to be conducted under UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMMTTC) Panjab University, Chandigarh from 14th January 2025 to 27th January, 2025. 

·       One-Day Workshop on “Designing Effective Proposal for MOOC Development” organized by NEP Cell, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 8^th August, 2025.

Paper Presentations/ Lecture delivered : 04

·       “Educational Philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar” in One day National Seminar on ‘B.R. Ambedkar’s Philosophical Legacy and India’s Quest for Social Justice’ on 7th February, 2025 at ICSSR sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, North-Western Regional Centre, P.U, Chandigarh.

·       “Identity Politics in India: An Analysis” in Two-days ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on “Understanding India’s North-East: Ethnicity, Identity, Language and Issues of Conflict” dated 7th & 8th Feb 2025 organized by MGM College and Pranab College, held at MGM College, Dimapur, Nagaland.

·       Lecture delivered on “Various Schemes available to Venerable Sections of the Society” organized by Post Graduate Govt. College, Sector-42, Chandigarh held on 19^th September, 2025.

·       “Prof. K. Sachidananda Murty and Current Trends in Philosophy in India” in ICPR International Seminar on "Exploring the Philosophical Legacy of Prof. K. Satchidananda Murty organized by the Department of Philosophy and Religion, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam held on September 24-26, 2025.

 

Programme Organised:03

·       Lecture on Birth Anniversary of Prof. Daya Krishna held on 17^th September, 2025.

·       Essay Competition on “The Human in Digital Age” held on 20th November, 2025.

·       Commemorated the National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day on 10th April, 2025.

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 15^th  October, 2024.

2.     Participated in National Programme of Study Circle Series sponsored by ICPR New Dellhi  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 30^th December, 2024.

 

Journal Issues:03

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”).

2.     Special Issue on “Socio-Political Philosophy of Prof. Daya Krishna” Lokāyata       Journal of Positive Philosophy(ISSN: 2249-8389), Vol. XV, No. 01 & 02, September 2024  .

3.     Lokayata: Journal of Positive Philosophy, Vol. XVI, No. 01 ( March 2025).

Books by the Centre: 02

·       “A Cognitive Holist Approach about Concepts” authored by Dr. Shivendra Vikram Singh, ISBN:   979-82-92874-37-9, 5^th September, 2025.

·       “Yoga and Meditation “ authored by Dr. Pooja Tripathi, ISBN:  978-81-990224-8-5, 5^th September, 2025.

 

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

 

Future/Pending Initiatives:

·       Lokayata: Journal of Positive Philosophy, Vol. XVI, No. 02 (September, 2025)

·       ICPR Sponsored National Seminar on “Indian Wisdom on Neeti and Nyaya”.

·       Edited Book/Journal Issue on “Indian Wisdom on Neeti and Nyaya”.

·       Book on the Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. (CPPIS)

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 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, 2025

Prof. K. Sachidananda Murthy and Current Trends in Philosophy in India

Abstract A prominent figure in Indian philosophy, Prof. K. Satchidananda Murty was well-known for his extensive study of Buddhist philosophy, Advaita Vedanta, and India's rich philosophical and cultural legacy. He was born in Sangam Jagarlamudi, Andhra Pradesh, in 1924. He later served in important academic positions both domestically and overseas, including as Vice Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara University. His publications about Indian philosophy, society, and religion—especially Vedanta—contain a perceptive and enlightening critique, making him the most thought-provoking philosopher of our time. Four Indian universities, including Benaras Sanskrit University have conferred on him Hon. D.Lit., apart from Wittenberg University in Germany, Sotia University of Bulgaria, Russian Academy of Sciences, and People’s University of China. Murty’s approach often challenged dominant narratives, offering inclusive, humanistic interpretations of Indian philosophy. In this paper we will overview the major components of his philosophy and see the relevance. Keywords: Indian Philosophy, Current Trends, Philosophy in India, Socio-political philosophy. Note: Delivered in ICPR International Seminar on "Exploring the Philosophical Legacy of Prof. K. Satchidananda Murty organized by the Department of Philosophy and Religion, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam held on September 24-26, 2025.

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: 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.

Educational Philosophy of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar

Note: Presented in a One-Day National Seminar on "B. R. Ambedkar’s Philosophical Legacy & India’s Quest For Social Justice" on February 7, 2025 (Friday) Organized by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Centre at ICSSR North Western Regional Centre, PU,CHD Sponsored by (Hybrid Mode).