FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS 

ACADEMIC YEAR (2023-2024)

• Dr Pompi Basumatary has published a translation in Muse India literary e-journal, titled The Story of Hadidogla, ISSN 0975-1815, Issue 109 (May-Jun 2023)
• Dr Pompi Basumatary presented paper titled “Writing for Tea: The Ecological Narratives from Assam Colony” in the ICSSR funded national seminar “The ‘Green’ in Literature and Popular Imagination of Northeast India” organised by Dept. of English, in collaboration with the IQAC cell of Darrang College, Tezpur.
• Dr. Pompi Basumatary attended the international level ICSSR funded FDP “Translation Studies from the Global South” organised by Association of Indian Universities Academic and Administrative Development Centre at Sri Sri University & Sri Sri Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies (SSCTIS), Sri Sri University from 19th February, 2024, to 2nd March, 2024.
• Dr Pompi Basumatary was a speaker on “Digital Storytelling” in the FDP Tech-Savvy Educators: Embracing Digital Tools for Enhanced Teaching and Learning by IQAC, Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR
• Dr Pompi Basumatary presented paper titled “A Study on the Role of Documentation in Preserving Bodo Tribal Language and its Indigenous Knowledge System”, ICSSR approved international conference on “Endangered Folk Literature and Culture of the Jetor and other Indian Indigenous Communities: Documentation, Digitization, and Translation in the Global Context”, Jan 17 2024, Vidyasagar University, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal in collaboration with The Story Telling Academy, UK and The British Council, Kolkata.
• Dr Pompi Basumatary was invited as a resource person to the workshop on "Legal English and Communication Skills" 15/3/2024 by Ideal Institute of Management and Technology, Karkardooma

• Dr Preeti Kalra was a speaker in a webinar titled “Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment” in commemoration of International Women’s Day on 8th March organized by B.P Mandal College of Engineering, Madhepura, Govt.of Bihar.

• Ms. Ayushi Zina has presented a paper titled “Queerness as a discourse:Search for Identity” in the Two Day International Seminar on Literature as Discourse organized by Pondicherry University on 5-6 October 2023
• Ms. Ayushi Zina presented a paper titled “Redefining Gender Roles using Visual Storytelling on Social Media '' in IMPACT 24 International Conference organized by IMPACT’24 at Rathinam College of Liberal Arts and Science on 23 February 2024.
• Ms. Ayushi Zina has presented a paper titled “Achieving Excellence in Multidisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Education: Effective Implementation Approaches” in 16th National IQAC Conference (I-Con) in collaboration with EuroMid Academy of Business and Technology, Turkey on 5-6 April 2024.
• Ms. Ayushi Zina was invited as a Guest Speaker for a session on “Soft Skills and its need in landing a job” by Spenin, the oldest communication skills institute in Jharkhand on 28 December 2023
• Ms. Ayushi Zina was invited as a Resource Person for a workshop on “Honing Interview Skills” by Spenin, the oldest communication skills institute in Jharkhand on 10 February 2023
• Ms. Ayushi Zina was a Resource Person for  PDP on Soft Skills Training organized by Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS), Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR

• Dr Tanupriya published a book chapter titled “Gaze and Queer Autonomy? Representations and Possibilities on New Visual Media Landscapes in Indian Context” in The Digital Popular Culture in India: Mainstreaming the Marginal (2023) edited by Deepali Yadav and Vipin K Kadavath, Palgrave Macmillan. pp.127-141. 
• Dr Tanupriya published  entries on 1. Delhi: A Novel, 2. Em and the Big Hoom, 3. R. Raj Rao, 4. Jeet Thayil in the Routledge Encyclopedia of Indian Writings in English (2023) edited by Manju Jaidka and Tej N. Dhar.  
• Dr Tanupriya published a journal article titled “Hegemonic Femininity and Heteronormative Appropriation of Lesbian Sexualities in Modern India: A Discourse Analysis of Kari and Geeli Pucchi”, in Monthly Review: An Independent Socialist Magazine. 2024
• Dr Tanupriya published a Book Review of Me Hijra, Me Laxmi by Laxmi Narayan Tripathi in QED: A Journal in GLBTQ Worldmaking, Vol.10, Iss.2, Michigan University Press. pp. 216-218. 2024. 
• Dr Tanupriya published a journal article titled “Artistic Representation of Gender Nonconforming Female Bodies in Social Media: A study of Select Indian Graphic Artists on Instagram” Vol.10, Iss.2 in  QED: A Journal in LGBTQ Worldmaking, Michigan University Press. pp. 70-92. 2024
• Dr Tanupriya chaired a session in the International Conference of Gender Studies (21-22 September 2023) at the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka for the session “Transgender Sexuality and Representations.” 
• Dr Tanupriya participated in One Week Online Short-Term Course on Film Studies: Pedagogy and Research Methods, organised by the Department of Humanistic Studies, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi from 6th to 11th November, 2023
• Dr Tanupriya presented a paper titled “Digital Culture in India: Recentering the Margins”, 10th Annual South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference on February 2, 2024, College of Communication and Information, Florida State University.
• Dr Tanupriya presented a paper titled “Queering Hindi: Analyzing LGBTQ+ Articulations and Expressions in Indian Context” in Queer and Trans philogies Conference, Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Cambridge. 22-23 March, 2024. 
• Dr Tanupriya presented a paper titled “Mapping Transmasculinity: A Qualitative Study of Migration and Identity Formation among Transmen in Kerala” at 9th JGU International Literary Conference on The Gender Question: Diverse Terrains; Multiple Views, OP Jindal Global University, 5-6 December, 2023.

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• Ms. Deepika Dhawan published a book chapter titled ‘Honesty in Brand Marketing Analysis: Green Washing vs. Brand Activism’ in the book ‘Environmental Communication and Sustainable Development’ published by LearnsDale Publishers ISBN 978-93-94608-59-7, India. (February 2024)
• Ms Deepika Dhawan delivered a Guest Lecture at Amity School of Communication on ‘Convergence of AI in Advertising’ (October 2023)
• Ms Deepika Dhawan delivered a Training Session on ‘Optimizing Content for Instagram for Organizations’ for CAPS (October 2023)
• Ms Deepika Dhawan completed an online course on ‘Introduction to Generative AI’ by Google Cloud Skills Boost (September 2023).

• Dr Hoimawati Talukdar published a paper titled “Communication in the Time of Uncertainty and Misinformation” published in the journal Social Sciences & Humanities Open by Elseiver, September 2023.
• Dr Hoimawati Talukdar published a Book Chapter on The Men and the Media in the book Gender and Popular Visual Culture in India published by Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group), 2023.
• Dr Hoimawati Talukdar presented a paper on News or Views: A re-look at the coverage of the Indo-Canadian foreign news in India’s major news dailies at the national conference on Foreign Media: The biases, threats, opportunities and challenges organized by Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies, Central University of Punjab on November 16, 2023
• Dr Hoimawati Talukdar presented a paper on AI News: The Authenticity and Veracity of News Panopticon in the International Seminar on AI in Media: Unveiling Possibilities Challenges and the Road Ahead organized by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, from December 1- 03, 2023
• Dr Hoimawati Talukdar presented a paper on News Narratives and News Distortions: Fake News and Mob Violence in India  at Media Meet 2023 organized by the Department of Media Studies, Christ University, Bangalore from September 6-8, 2023.
• Dr Hoimawati Talukdar’s paper on Reading the sonic scapes of North India: Sites, Constructions and Circulations organized by South Asian Communication Association (SACA) was accepted at AEJMC 2023 annual conference, Washington D.C from August 7- August 9, 2023.
• Dr Hoimawati Talukdar co-chaired the National Seminar on ‘Elderly Well-Being in India: Issues, Challenges and Prospects’ during March 5-6, 2024, sponsored by the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India.

• Mr. R. Harikrishnan completed a one month long Online National Level workshop on Fundamentals of DATA Analysis using SPSS in Social Sciences organized by the Nodal Office, Christ(Deemed to be University) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 20th January, 2024.
• Mr. R. Harikrishnan was invited as a Resource Person for a workshop titled Cinematic Perspectives: A Workshop on Film Studies organised by the Department of English, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan College, New Delhi on 26/04/2024.

• Dr. Tanzil Ansari started French Certificate Course A1 Level in the academic session 2023-24, which generated revenue of Rs. 1,10,000/- for Christ (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR Campus. 
• Dr. Tanzil Ansari was invited by the Embassy of the United States of America to Peace, Prosperity, Planet, People: A New Chapter for U.S.-India Relations, Remarks by the U.S. Ambassador to India at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, on 28th June 2023.
• Dr. Tanzil Ansari attended a workshop on the latest teaching skills in French language entitled « Enseigner le français avec Tv5monde » organized by French Institute in India, New Delhi, on 5th and 6th August 2023.
• Dr. Tanzil Ansari was invited as a resource person in the Department of English & Cultural Studies to deliver a lecture on « Bonjour to success: unveiling the power of learning French in today’s globalized world » at Christ (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR Campus on 21st July 2023.
• Dr. Tanzil Ansari translated and presented the President of India’s speech on the Republic Day 2024 on All India Radio World Service Division which was aired in French speaking countries and Embassies on 26th January 2024.
• Dr. Tanzil Ansari was invited by the French Ambassador to « Journée Internationale de la Francophonie » in the French Embassy, New Delhi on 19th March 2024.
• Dr. Tanzil Ansari was invited to Judge for Radio Jockey- Darpan '23 by the Student Welfare Office at Christ (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR Campus on 15th September 2023.
• Dr. Tanzil Ansari was invited to Judge Musical Production Event - Cluster Rose at Christ (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR Campus on 7th February 2024.
• Dr. Tanzil Ansari has presented a research paper in an International Symposium entitled « La représentation de la culture indienne à travers la bande dessinée » à l’université Ibn Zohr in Morocco on 4th March 2024.
• Dr. Tanzil Ansari’s candidature has been selected for the International French Teacher Training at University Level in Central Asia, South Asia and India entitled « Université Pédagogique régionale 2024 » which will take place from 27th May 2024 to 31st May 2024 and will be organized by French Institute India and French Embassy. 

• Dr Anil Kumar Nayak, a distinguished faculty member, was invited as a guest lecturer for a prestigious webinar organised by the English Literary Association. The webinar, "Enhancing English Skills and Strategies for Exam Success and its Opportunities," was a significant event on May 30, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This esteemed event was hosted by the Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh (VITAP).
• Dr Anil Kumar Nayak has organised a guest lecture entitled "Empowering Language and Literature Educators: Unveiling the Positive Impacts of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)" on 24 January 2024.  The spokesperson for this event was Mrs Kuhu Tiwari from the Department of Law at Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi, NCR.
• Dr Anil Kumar Nayak has organised a guest lecture entitled “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Academia" on 15 March 2024. The spokesperson was Mr Nitesh Misra (Senior Patent Analyst).