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Dr. Kauser Tasneem

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Designation & Present Position: Assistant Professor, Department of History,  Karim City College, Jamshedpur

Date of joining (on permanent post): 22nd November, 2010.

Teaching experience:  14 years.

Highest Qualification: Ph.D. in History

Topic of Ph.D :    ‘Socio-Religious Reform Movements and the Status of  Women in Bihar (1947-1995)” Ph.D supervisor : Dr Poonam Choudhary

Areas of Specialization:  Modern Indian History

Areas of interest: Modern Indian History, Indian History, Culture Studies, Gender Studies. Ecological Studies

Member of Professional bodies:

  • DRC member: session 20-21, 21-22 and 22-23
  • BOS member: session 22-23, 23-24 and 24-25
  • Indian History Congress
  • Indian Association for Women’s Studies
  • All India Women’s Conference

Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops:

  1. Presented paper titled “Rabindranath Tagore: A Visionary” at the National Seminar on Rabindranath Tagore held at Karim City College, Jamshedpur on 31st March , 2011.
  2. Presented paper titled “Culture Based Education and Socio-Economic Development” held at the National Seminar on Impact of Education on the Development of Socio-Economic Status of India at GSCW, Jamshedpur, 21st &22nd February, 2012.
  3. Presented paper titled “Maulana Azad’s Educational Ideaology” at the National Seminar on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and the Scenario of Higher Education in India at Karim City College, Jamshedpur, 26th March, 2012.
  4. Presented paper entitled “The Role of Folklore in Cultural Unification” at the National Seminar on Folklore and Cultural Diversity in Tribal Areas of India at Graduate College, Jamshedpur, 14th-15thFebruary, 2012.
  5. Presented paper titled “Vedic Age and Women: A Historical Perspective” at the National Seminar on Sanskrit Sahitya me Manav Kalyan organized by the Department of Sanskrit, The Graduate School College for Women, Jamshedpur on 19-20 March 2012.
  6. Presented paper titled “Tribal Women: Nature’s Angels” at the National Seminar on Forest Movement and Forest Law in Jharkhand: A Historical Analysis at Jamshedpur Women’s College, Jamshedpur, 18th-19th January, 2013.
  7. Presented paper titled “Historical sights and the Prospects of Tourism” at the National Seminar on Constraints of Industrial Development in Bihar and Jhakhand at Department of Geography, Kolhan University, Chaibasa January 31st –February 1st, 2015.
  8. Presented paper titled “The Political and the Socio-Religious Institutions of the Mundas” at the National Seminar on History of Jharkhand: A Blue Print for Reconstruction at Department of History, Ranchi University, Ranchi, November 28th-29th, 2015.
  9. Presented paper titled “Debating Ethics in Coaching Institutes” at the National Seminar on Ethics in Profession: Scope and Issues at Jamshedpur Women’s College, Jamshedpur, 21st-22ndJanuary, 2016.
  10. Presented paper entitled “Interpreting Indian Culture Through Kalidasa’s Abhijnna Shakuntalam” at the National Seminar on Diversity and Relevance of Kalidasa Literature at Jamshedpur Worker’s College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
  11. Presented paper titled “Physical Market to Virtual Market: A Historical Analysis” at the Regional Seminar on Social Impact and Implications of E-Commerce organised by the department of CA&IT, Karim City College, Jamshedpur, 16th March, 2016.
  12. Presented paper titled “Changing Approaches in Higher Education: A Measure Towards Quality Enhancement” at the NAAC Sponsored National Workshop on Enhancing Quality in Higher Educational Institutions organized by IQAC, Nirmala College, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 30th April-1st May, 2016.
  13. Presented paper titled “Tradition vs Modern: Examining the Portrayal of Women in Hindi Cinema” at the Interdisciplinary National Seminar on The Depiction of Society and Culture in Hindi Cinema: Status and Directions at Jamshedpur Co-operative College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, 22nd – 24th September, 2016.
  14. Presented paper titled “Gender and Personal Law: Framing the Equality Debate” at the International Seminar on Challenging Patriarchy: A Humanist Perspective at Patna Women’s College, Patna, 26th-28th October, 2016.
  15. Presented paper titled “Breaking the Silence: Women and the Trauma of Partition” at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Remapping History and (Con)Textualising Literature: The Tragedy of Partition and the Fictional Narratives of the Indian Subcontinent at Karim City College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, 26th-28th November, 2016.
  1. Presented paper titled “Exploring the Gender Complexities of Environmental Justice” at the ICPR sponsored International Conference on Environmental Justice: Culture, Resistance & Ethics at Dr. K.N. Modi University, Newai, Tonk, Rajasthan, 24th -25th March, 2017.
  2. Presented paper titled “Re-Imaging Hero(es): Discussing the Role of Women in Environmental Conservation” in the ICSSR sponsored International Conference on In Search of the Hero(es) within the Genre and Beyond at Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 23rd – 24th February, 2018.
  3. Presented paper titled “ICT in Higher Education” in the Multidisciplinary National Seminar on Higher Education: Vision and Transformation at Bokaro Steel City College, Bokaro, in association with NWDS (Jharkhand), 14th – 15th July, 2018.
  4. Presented paper titled “Patriarchy and Masculine Superiority: Exploring the Gender Debate” in the One Day National Seminar on Gender Disparity in Education & Workplace at B.D.S.L. Mahila College, Ghatshila, East Singhbhum, 5th August, 2018.
  5. Presented paper titled “Exploring the Values in Ancient Indian Education” at the National Seminar on Ancient Indian Education & its Impact on Asian Culture organized by the Department of History, College of Commerce, Arts & Science, Patna and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies in collaboration with Itihas Sankalan Samiti, Bihar on 10-11 June, 2019.
  6. Presented a paper titled “Tagore and Inclusiveness: An Analytical Study” at the International Seminar on Rethinking Rabindranath: Modernity, Coloniality, Decoloniality, at Centre for Studies in Cultural Diversity and Wellbeing, Jadavpur University, West Bengal, 6th-7th January, 2020.
  7. Presented paper titled “Covid-19 and the Socio-Economic Scenario in India” at the International Webinar organized by the department of Political Science, Bankura University on Covid- 19: Restructuring of Domestic and International Politics in India” on 27th -29th July 2020.
  8. Presented a paper titled “Exploring the Medicinal Legacy of Vedic Literature” at the International Conference on Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems: Natural Sciences, Cognitive Sciences and Social Sciences at Bhartiya Shikhsan Mandal, Punjab & Swami Swatantranand Memorial College Dinanagar , 21st – 23rd  August, 2021.
  9. Presented paper titled “Feminist Perspectives on Women, Violence and Marginalization” at International Virtual Conference on Gender Studies organized by the Department of English, IQAC and UBA cell of Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women and Cape Comorin Trust on 26-28 August 2021.
  10. Presented paper titled “Women and Social Violence: A Study of Witch Hunts in Jharkhand” at the National Webinar on The Emerging Tribal Scenario: Development and Sustainability in India organized by the Department of Sociology, Iswar Saran Degree College, University of Allahabad, Prayag on 03-04 September, 2021.
  11. Presented paper titled “Interrogating Cultural Dynamics at the Intersection of Caste and Gender” at the International Conference on Intersections of Gender: Texts and Contexts organized by the Department of English, Patna Women’s College on 26-27 April, 2022.
  12. Presented paper titled “Locating Dara Shikoh’s Sufism in India’s Composite Culture” at the International Conference on Sufi Literature and India’s Cultural Pluralism organized by the P G Department of English, Karim City College, Jamshedpur, India on Sufi Literature and India’s Cultural Pluralism November 30 and 1 December, 2022.
  13. Presented paper titled “Examining Folk Art as a Cultural Symbol” at the International Conference on Cultural Studies organized by the Department of English, Holy Cross College, Nagarcoil, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu in collaboration with Cape Comorin Trust, India on 17-18 December 2022.
  14. Presented paper titled “Legacy of Broadcast, Underground Network and the Freedom Struggle” in the International Conference on Relooking at the Realm of Radio organized by the department of Mass Communications and Video Production, Karim City College, Jamshedpur on 18th, 19th & 20th March 2023.
  15. Presented paper titled “Exploring the Female Narrative in the Sufi Discourse” in the two days International Conference on New Perspectives of Writing Regional History organized by the department of History, Aliah University, Kolkata, West Bengal, on 6th & 7th March 2024.
  16. Presented paper titled “Eco-Warriors and Sustainable Development in Jharkhand: Framing the Debate“ in the Multidisciplinary National Seminar on “Health, Society, Environment & Sustainable Development of Jharkhand”  organized by Bokaro  Mahila College in association with TOUCAN Research and Development, Bengaluru, Karnataka held on 24-25 June 2024.
  17. Presented paper titled “Critical Perspectives on Eco-Activism and Environmental Justice” in Multidisciplinary National Seminar on “Global Issues in Multidisciplinary Academic Research (GIMAR 2024)” organized by L.B.S.M. College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand on 6-7 July 2024.
  18. Presented paper titled “Colonial Consciousness and Collective Punishment: Re-examining the Narratives of the Revolt of 1857“ in the Indian National Congress held on 28-30 December 2025 in Government Brennen College, Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala.
  19. Presented paper titled “Representing 1947: History, Memory and Representation of Partition” in International Seminar (Hybrid Mode) on “Historiography: Methods, Perspectives and Contemporary Debates” organized by the Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University, held on 2-3 February 2026.

Orientation/Refresher Courses/Faculty Development Programmes Attended:

  1. Participated in the UGC sponsored Inflibnet Awareness Programme for the colleges of Jharkhand held at Karim City College on 20th December, 2010.
  2. Attended the 83rd Orientation Programme from 15.05.2015 to 11.06.2015 at UGC – Human Resource Development Centre at Ranchi University, Ranchi, and obtained Grade-A.
  3. Participated in the Short Term Course on Computer Applications organized by CALEM under the PMMMNMTT Scheme at Karim City College, Jamshedpur, 2nd-8th February, 2016.
  4. Participated in the Short Term Course on Data Analysis, SPSS and Minitab organized by CALEM under the PMMMNMTT Scheme at Karim City College, Jamshedpur, 16th-22nd May, 2016.
  5. Participated in Two -Day Capacity Building National Workshop on Writing Research Paper organized on 9-10 December 2017 by Nirmala College, Ranchi, Jharkhand
  6. Attended the Orientation/Training Program for Academic Counsellors organized by IGNOU, Regional Centre, Ranchi, at IGNOU Study Centre 32024, Karim City College, Jamshedpur, 2nd March, 2019.
  7. Participated in the Two-Week Faculty Development Programme on Emerging Trends in Teaching, Learning and Research: A Trans-Disciplinary Approach organized by Jamshedpur Women’s College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand in collaboration with Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Centre, Hansraj College, University of Delhi; 4th – 17th February, 2020.
  8. Participated in the FDP on Rethinking Critical Theory and Praxis in the Humanities and Social Sciences held on July 13th to 17th
  9. Participated in the FDP on Gender Sensitization held on July 25th to 31st
  10. Participated in the FDP on Academic Development on the Theme on Personality Development held on January 28th to February 3rd
  11. Participated in the Online Training Programme on Personality Development organized by Centre for Academic Leadership and Education Management (CALEM) AMU, Aligarh and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) from 28 Jan 2021 to 3 Feb 2021.
  12. Participated in the FDP on Ethics in Reasearch and Teaching held on April 21th to 27th
  13. Completed ARPIT Course on Gender/Women’s Studies from SWAYAM with a score of 86.6 marks.
  14. Participated in a Five-Day Online Faculty Development Programme on Rethinking Critical Theory and Praxis in the Humanities and Social Sciences organized by Tetso College, Dimapur, Nagaland, 13th July – 17th July, 2020.
  15. Participated in the a Seven-Day Online Faculty Development Programme on Gender Sensitization organized by Barabazar Bikram Tudu Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal, 25th July – 31st July, 2020.
  16. Participated in NAAC sponsored Online National Seminar on Benchmarking Quality Enhancement Initiatives through Innovative Practices organized by the IQAC cell of Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur on 9th January 2021
  17. Participated in seven Day International Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Ethics in Research and Teaching jointly organized by Government College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu, Government College, Dhami, Himachal Pradesh and Cape Comorin Trust from 21st to 27 April 2021.
  18. Participated in three-day virtual workshop on “Research Methods and Research Writing” jointly organize by Lavender Literary Club, India, Cape Comorin Trust, India, Malaysian Industrial Relations & Human Resources Association, Malasia from 21-23 December 2022.
  19. Participated in the Orientation Programme on NAAC Accreditation and Documentation Blueprint conducted by Accreditation Ranking and Certification of India (ARCNET India) and CliMed Research Solutions, India on January 22nd
  20. Participated in the 6 Day Faculty Training Programme on Existing NAAC Criteria Documentation Mastery and Important Insights on Accreditation System from 5th February 2024 to 10th February 2024.
  21. Participated in the Training Programme on Online Course Creation and Launch with AI from 5th February to 10th February 2024.
  22. Participated in the Orientation on NEP 2020: Orientation and Sensitization Programme conducted by UGC MMTTC, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh from 18.12.2024 – 27.12.2024.
  23. Attended a Refresher Course on Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development (Multidisciplinary) organized by UGC Malaviya  Mission Teacher Training Centre, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,  Online mode,  11th – 26th August, 2025.
  24. Participated in the online Orientation on NEP 2020: Orientation and Sensitization Programme conducted by UGC MMTTC, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh from 06.11.2025 – 14.11.2025.
  25. Participated in the Online Workshop on The POSH ACT 2013, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013, UGC Regulations 2015 on 4th April 2026.
  26. Participated in the in one week Online International Faculty Development Programme on “Research Methodologies and Teaching Strategies” 4-9 May 2026 organised by the Department of Language, Culture and Society, SRM Institute od Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai in collaboration with Lvender Literary Club, Kanyakumari.

 

Research Papers Published:

  1. Published a paper titled “Role of Folklore in Cultural Unification” in the proceedings of the UGC Sponsored Interdisciplinary National Seminar on Folklore and Cultural Diversity in Tribal Areas of India organized by the department of Odia, the Graduate School College for Women held in 14th and 15th February 2012.
  2. Published a paper titled “Changing Paradigms of Gender Equality: A Historical Perspective” in The Discourse, Vol 2, Issue 3 & 4, July- Sept, Oct 2013, pp 200-209, ISSN 2278-0920.
  3. Published a paper titled “Mapping the Contours of Gandhian Philosophy” published in The Discourse, Vol 3, Issue 3 & 4, Oct –Dec 2014, pp. 63-66,   ISSN 2278-0920
  4. Published a paper titled “Defining Swadeshi Movement” in Pratidhwani- The Echo. Vol. 1V, 1, Issue No. 1, July 2015 (ISSN: 2321-9319)
  5. Published a paper titled “19th Century Socio-Religious Reform Movement: Ideology and Philosophy” in Shodh Sampreshan, Issue no. 13 July-September 2015. (ISSN 097-6459) pp. 38- 40.
  6. Published a paper titled “Towards Women Empowerment: Breaking Boundaries and Ushuring in a New Era” in Shodh Prakalp, Volume 2, Issue 3, April-June 2016. (ISSN2278-3911) pp. 34-37.
  7. Published a paper titled “Interrogating Ecofeminism in Environmental Movements in India through Cultural Lens.” In the International Journal of Management Sociology and Humanities, Vol. 12. Issue 12, 2021, ISSN 2348-9359. UGC ID- 48312. Pp 221-227.
  8. Published a paper titled “Interrogating Women Empowerment: Locating Feminist Legacies in Madhubani Paintings” in International Journal of Management Sociology and Humanities, Vol-13, Issue-04, 2022. ISSN 2348-9359. UGC ID- 48312, pp. 153-158.
  9. Published a paper titled “Construction and Deconstruction of Women: Gandhi and the Civil Disobedience Movement” in International Journal of Commerce Arts and Science, Vol-14, Issue-05, 2023. ISSN 2319-9202. pp 379- 384.
  10. Published a paper titled “Gandhi, Indian Diaspora and Transnational Identity” in International Journal of Management Sociology & Humanity, Vol-14, Issue-05, 2023. ISSN 2277-9809, pp 146- 152..
  11. Published a paper titled “Women Power during Mughal Period” joint authored with Shama Anjum  in Mukt Shabd Journal, UGC CARE GROUP – 1 Journal, Vol -12, Issue-IX, September 2023. ISSN 2347-3150. UGC ID- 48312.
  1. Published a paper titled “Revolutionary Women and their Activities in the Indian Movement” jointly authored with Jyoti Kumari in International Journal of Research andAnalytical Reviews (IJRAR) Vol-11, Issue-02, May 2024. E- ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN: 2349-5138, pp. 414-428.
  2. Published a paper titled “Analysing Broadcasting Legacy and its Role in the Freedom Struggle” in journal Communication Today, January –June 2024, Vol. 28, No. 1-2, ISSN 0975-217X, pp.175-182
  3. Published a paper entitled “Akbar ki Ekta ki Khoj aur Bhartiya Sanskriti” jointly authored with Laxmi Kumari in the International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) Vol-11, Issue-03, July 2024. E- ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN: 2349-5138, pp. 331-334.

 

Chapters in Edited books:

  1. Published a paper titled “Mapping Peace Practices in Buddhism” in Discerning Buddhism in Contemporary Scenario eds Dr Rajeev Ranjan & Dr Meeta. p. 388-395. Patna: Impression Publication, 2019. (ISBN 978-81-938119-0-0)  pp.388-395.
  2. Published a paper titled “Re-Visiting History: Unearthing the Gendered Violence of Partition” in Panorama of South Asian Culture, Literature and Society eds Chittabrata Palit and Mrinmoy Sarkar. Kolkata: Progressive Publisher 2020. (ISBN 978-81-8064-339-2)  256-261.
  3. Published a paper titled “Patriarchy and Female Subordination: The Equality Debate” in South Asian Literature, Culture and Society: A Critical Rumination edited by Goutam Karmakar. New Delhi: Atlantic Publisher, 2020. (ISBN 978-8126931736) pp. 298-303.
  4. Published a paper entitled “Intersectionality of Caste and Gender: Victims, Violence and the Matrix of Power” in Simmering Silences and Beneath: An Anthology of Gender Issues in India, Arun Publishing House, Chandigarh, 2021. (ISBN 978-81-8048-299-1)

Invited Lectures/Web Talks:

  1. Paradigms of Gender Equality: A Historical Perspective  a lecture delivered at the Centre for Academic Development, Karim City College on 11th December, 2013.
  2. Role of Women in New India for Prasar Bharti on 15th November, 2021.

 

Subject Expert/Interview Panel:

  1. Invited as an External Expert in the DRC of History department of Netaji Subhas University on 10 February 2022.
  2. Invited as an External Expert in the DRC of History department of Netaji Subhas University on 15th February 2023.

Acted as a Research guide:

Acted as a research guide: Three PhD Scholars under Kolhan University, Chaibasa.

Administrative Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinator, Women’s Cell: 2013, Karim City College (2013-till present)
  2. Member IQAC : 2016-2026
  3. Member SPArC
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