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DRASEM1: Two Day National Seminar on "Dr. Ambedkar and the Partition Conundrum: Lessons for Contemporary India" Assam University, Silchar Silchar, Assam, India, February 13-14, 2025 |
| Conference website | http://www.aus.ac.in/english-department/conference-seminars/call-for-papers-for-two-day-national-seminar-on-dr-ambedkar-and-the-partition-conundrum-lessons-for-contemporary-india-organized-by-maulana-abul-kalam-abul-azad-institute-of-asian-studies-kol/ |
| Abstract registration deadline | January 31, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | January 31, 2025 |
Topics: partition: communalism and secularism partition and its aftermath lessons for contemporary india foreign policy implications
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
Abstract Submission:
- Interested participants are requested to submit an abstract of 300-350 words.
- The abstract should clearly outline the research question, methodology, and expected outcomes.
- Abstracts should be accompanied by brief bio-notes of the authors.
Full Paper Submission:
- Upon acceptance of the abstract, participants will be invited to submit a full paper (not exceeding 5000 words).
- The paper should follow the MLA 9thedition style sheet for citations and references.
All submissions should be made in Word format (.doc or .docx).
List of Topics
- Ambedkar’s Analysis of the Partition of India: A critical examination of his writings and speeches.
- Communalism and Secularism: Relevance of Ambedkar’s vision in contemporary India.
- Partition and its Aftermath: Long-term socio-political effects of the Partition from Dr. Ambedkar’s viewpoint.
- Lessons for Contemporary India: Policy implications and the way forward.
- Regionalism and Identity Politics: Ambedkar’s warnings and their manifestation in modern India.
- Social Justice and National Unity: Bridging Ambedkar’s thoughts with current challenges.
- Constitutional Governance: Ambedkar’s vision and its implications for current legal and policy frameworks.
- Foreign Policy Implications: Lessons from Ambedkar’s thoughts on the Partition for India’s relations with neighboring countries.
Committees
Program Committee
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Seminar Coordinator: Professor Anup Kumar Dey, Department of English, Assam University, Silchar, Email: anupkumar.dey@aus.ac.in, Phone: 7002504730
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Seminar Joint Coordinator: Professor Anindya Syam Choudhury, Department of English, Assam University, Silchar, Email: anindya.syam.choudhury@aus.ac.in, Phone: 7002822749
Organizing committee
- Patron: Professor Rajive Mohan Pant, Vice Chancellor, Assam University, Silchar
- Seminar Coordinator: Professor Anup Kumar Dey
- Seminar Joint Coordinator: Professor Anindya Syam Choudhury
Venue
Assam University, Silchar
Contact
seminarenglishaus@gmail.com
Sponsors
Maulana Abul Kalam Abul Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata