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, 8th 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 19th 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 17th 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 15th 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 30th 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,
5th September, 2025.
· “Yoga and Meditation “ authored by Dr. Pooja Tripathi, ISBN: 978-81-990224-8-5, 5th 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
