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MANAV RACHNA UNIVERSITY, FARIDABAD Sector 43, Aravalli Hills, Manav Rachna Campus Rd, Faridabad, Haryana 121004

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Dwivedi Designation : Associate Professor Qualifications : Ph.D.(English), MA (English) Email : akhilesh@mru.edu.in Experience : 16 Years Google Scholar Profile

Research Interest : Soft Skills, English Language Teaching, Indian English Fiction, Business Communication + Journal Publication Details: Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Diversity of Characters and Their Relationship with Other Community in M J Akbar’s Blood Brothers”. Indian Scholar: An International Multidisciplinary E Journal 3.4 (June 2017).

Online. ISSN 2350-109X. www.indianscholar.co.in Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Partition and Violence: Shifting Intercommunal Relations in Chaman Nahal’s Azadi”. The Criterion: An International Journal in English 8.2 (April 2017). Online. ISSN: 0976-8165. www.the-criterion.com Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Interrogating Representations of History: A Study of Mukul Kesavan’s Looking Through Glass”. Research Chronicler: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 1.2 (December 2013). ISSN: 2347-503X. http://research-chronicler.com/reschro/cissuedec2013.html Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Gandhi in Fiction: A Reading of Gurcharan Das’s A Fine Family”. Deccan Review 1.3 (September-October 2012). Online. ISSN: 2278-506X. Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Communal Violence: A Reading of Raj Kamal Jha’s Fireproof”. The Criterion: An International Journal in English 3.2 (June 2012). Online. ISSN: 0976-8165. www.the-criterion.com Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Multiple Responses to Nationalism: Individuals in The Shadow Lines.”

Bigbridge Vol. XVI, (May) 2012.

Online.

ISSN: 1529-7136. http://www.bigbridge.org/BB16/prose/proseadwivedi.htm Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Communalism and its Different Facets in India.” Manaviki. Varanasi. Vol. 2, (January-June) 2010. 134-39. ISSN: 0975-7880. Print. + Conference Details: Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Social Media: An Open Platform of Interpersonal Communication”, International Conference on ‘Social Media and Governance: Prospects and Challenges’. Organised by Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, MRIU, Faridabad. March 4, 2017.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Rethinking Secularism: A Study of Mukul Kesavan’s Looking Through Glass.”

International Seminar on ‘Voices for Margin: Society, Culture and Exclusion.’ Organised by School of

Languages, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand. February 20-22, 2013.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Tracing Communal Harmony in Pre-colonial India.” International Seminar on Alternative Modernities: Views from Pre-colonial India. Faculty of Arts, BHU. December 11-12, 2010.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Interrogating Representations of History: A Study of Mukul Kesavan’s Looking Through Glass.” International Seminar on Theory at Work: Text, History and Culture. Department of English, BHU. November 9-11, 2010.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Possibilities of Other Imaginings: Nation in Amitav Ghosh’s The Shadow Lines.” International Seminar on Imagining India: Discourse of the Nation. Department of English, Banaras Hindu University. December 18-19, 2009.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Translation and Democracy: A Thematic Concern.” International Conference on Translation and Multilingualism. Department of English, BHU. March 6-7, 2009.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Communicating Indianism: Nissim Ezekiel’s Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T S”. National Seminar on ‘NextGen Learners: New Demands, New Responces. ELTAI (English Language Teachers’ Association of India) in collaboration with Sharda University, Greater Noida. March 24, 2018.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “India in 21st Century: Role of Religion in Nation Building”. National Seminar on Nation, Culture and Identity: Theory and Text in the 21st Century. Department of English, Pundit Sunderlal Sharma (Open) University, Bilaspur. February 11-12, 2017.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Indian English Language Teaching: An Overview”. National Seminar on Language Pedagogy for Underprivileged. Centre for Language Studies, Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad. November 2-3, 2012.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “History and Nation: A Postcolonial Study of Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children”. National Seminar on New Trends in English Studies. Department of English, University of Sido Kanhu Murmu, Dumka, Jharkhand. February 7-8, 2012.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Communal Violence: A Reading of Raj Kamal Jha’s Fireproof.” National Seminar on 21st Century Indian English Novel. Department of English and Modern European Languages, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. February 5-6, 2011.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Cultural Elements in Translation: The Indian Perspective.” National Seminar on Translation and Indian Culture. Faculty of Arts, BHU. November 15-16, 2010.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Concept of ‘Secularism’ in Bhakti Movement.” National Seminar on Social Transformation and Change: The Dynamics of Bhakti Movement. Faculty of Arts, BHU. September 27, 2010.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Blood Brothers: A Critique of Secularism.” Research without Boundary: National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Research and Studies in Humanities. Faculty of Arts, BHU. September 9-10, 2010.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Reflection of Co-Existence among Different Communities in Khushwant Singh’s Train to Pakistan.” Rastriya Sangosthi, Bhartiya Samaj mein Sah-astitva Ki Chunautiyan. Manviki Sankaya, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi. February 20, 2010.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Gandhi: A Reading of Gurcharan Das’s A Fine Family.” National Seminar on Managing Inclusive Growth in India: A Re-Look into the Socio-Economic Perspectives. Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad. February 12-13, 2010.

Dwivedi, Akhilesh Kumar. “Feminism and Violence: A Theoretical Study.” National Seminar on Many Facets of Feminism in India. Centre for Women’s Study & Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, BHU. March 27-28, 2009. + Workshop Attended: Four Day Workshop on “Learn-to-Story tell Your Research,” organised by IQAC, MRU. June 2-21, 2021.

"Designing e-Content for English: Language and Literature,” organised by Arts, Commerce & Science College, Lanja, Maharashtra. June 29, 2020.

“Research Methodology,” organised at Faculty of Education & Humanities, MRU. June 27-28, 2020.

“Teaching and Learning of Phonetics” held at EFLU, Lucknow. June 29-July 03, 2019.

"How to Make the Teaching Learning Process Effective", held at Department of English, MRIIRS (Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies), Faridabad. June 25-29, 2018.

“Three Day Workshop on Creative Writing”, held at Faculty of Education, Manav Rachna University, Faridabad. February 15-17, 2018.

Research Methodology and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), held at Manav Rachna University, Faridabad. December 14-16 2015 & January 11-12, 2016.

National Workshop on ‘Writing Research Proposal’ organised by Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, BHU March 11-16, 2008.

Workshop on ‘Techniques of Documentary Presentation’ organised by Documentary Club, MRCE, January 31-February 1, 2014. + Summer School/Refresher Course: Summer School Course on "Literary Theory & Philosophy" Humanities College Summer School of Literary Theory and Philosophy. July 2-31, 2021.

Sixteen weeks online “Annual Refresher Course in English Language Teaching". (October 2019 – January 2020). Swayam, MHRD + Faculty Development Programme Attended: "Teaching and Research Methods," organised by AICTE. August 2-6, 2021.

UGC funded “E-content Development” held at Shri Shivaji College Parbhani, Maharashtra. August 31September 5, 2020.

“Teaching English for Employability and Skill Enhancement,” organised by NIT Jaipur. August 17-21 2020.

Attended UGC funded “ICT in Teaching & Evaluation” held at Shri Shivaji College Parbhani, Maharashtra.

July 13-18, 2020.

“Five Day Webinar on Soft Skills” organised by Infosys, Chennai. June 29-July 3, 2020.

“Advance English for Academic Delivery in Specific Stream” held at Amity University Patna, IIT Patna & ELTAI. June 8-12, 2020.

“Learn, Unlearn and Relearn Literature-Teaching with Contemporary Approaches,” organised by Amity

University, Noida. June 15-17, 2020.

Faculty Development Programme on “Enhancing Teaching Learning Quality” held at Manav Rachna Academic Staff College, Faridabad. March 15-21, 2018.

Faculty Development Programme on “Stress Management” held at Manav Rachna Academic Staff College, Faridabad. September 03, 2016.

Faculty Enablement Programme on “Business Communication and Team Work”, held at Manav Rachna College of Engineering, Faridabad. Conducted by Infosys Limited. June 9-12, 2014.

Faculty Development Programme on “Current Global Pedagogical Practices”, held at Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad May 17-19, 2012.

Management Development Programme on “Enhancing Managerial Skills”, held at Manav Rachna College of Engineering, Faridabad January 16-17, 2014. + NPTEL Courses: “Literary Criticism” August-October 2020 “Interpersonal Skills,” August-October 2019 “Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality,” Elite Gold Performer during February-April 2019.

“Developing Soft Skills and Personality,” Elite Performer, August-October 2018. + Workshop/Lectures Organized: "Reading Literature in Digital Age" organised Invited Lecture in Orientation at Faculty of Education & Humanities, MRU. September 21, 2021.

"Yoga: A Wellness Tool to Combat Pandemic" organised Workshop at Faculty of Education & Humanities, MRU. August 12, 2021.

“Discourse Analysis and Speech Mechanism: A Pragmatic Approach to English Language,” organised Workshop at Faculty of Education & Humanities, MRU. March 6, 2020 “Role Of Accent, Intonation and Personality Grooming in Professional Life”. Organised Workshop at Department of Humanities and Language, MRU. November 22, 2018.

"Importance of English for Budding Scientists and Engineers," organised Invited Lecture at Department of Humanities and Language, MRU. February 21, 2017 + Professional Affiliation: Member of Editorial Board, E-Journal, The Criterion: An International Journal in English. ISSN: 0976-8165 Editorial Manager, Science Letters. ISSN: X749-3749. http://www.scienceletters.org/ + Administrative Responsibilities: Coordinator, Soft Skills, MRU. Member, University Anti Ragging Squad Program Coordinator, BA-B.Ed. Second Semester