DR. MAHESWAR KALITA
Professor
Ph.D. : Gauhati UniversityResearch Interests:
Literature, Comparative Literature and CultureDate of Joining : Sep 2, 2003
Phone: 9864075090
Email: maheswar.kalita@cottonuniversity.ac.in
About
Career Profile/Services:
1. Lecturer, Puthimari College, Kamrup (1993-2001)
2. Lecturer, ADP College, Nagaon (2001-2003)
3. Guest Lecturer, Nagaon College, PG Dept. (2001-2003)
4., Assistant Professor, Cotton College, from 2003
5.Associate Professor, Cotton College, from 2015 to 2017
6. Guest faculty, TISS, Guwahati, 2015-16
7.Associate Professor, Cotton University, from 2017-2019
8. Professor, Cotton University, 2020-
Administrative assignments within and outside the institution:
1. Superintendent, MNDP Hostel, Cotton College & Cotton University, (2005-2017)
2. In charge, Students’ Welfare Section, Cotton College State University (2012 -15)
3. DSW i/c, Cotton University (2019 - 2020)
4. Head, Cente for Language, Culture and Art (CLCA), 2022 -
Activities/assignments in the University:
Teaching
Students of following Classes:
1. HS
2.UG
3.PG
4. Ph.D.
Experience
1. Teaching: 29 years
2. Research: 25 years
3. Adminitrative: 16 years
Research Projects
Minor Research Project Poetry of Nabakanta Barua and Sitakant Mahapatra: A Comparative Study (2006-08) UGC Rs.65000/-
Research paper publications
2023
1. Dr. Maheswar Kalita (Jointly authored with Mikakshi Baruah), Reeta Choudhurir Deolangkhui Upanysat Citrita Lalung Samajat Narir Stan , Dogo Rangsang, vol. X, 2347-7180 , 2023
2. Dr. Maheswar Kalita (Jointly authored with Barasha Rani Baishya), Asamiya Sahityat Kaiborta Samajar Chitra: Eti Bisllekhan , Dogo Rangsang, vol. X, 2347-7180 , 2023
Research paper publications till 2021
1. Reeta Choudhurir Deolangkhui Upanysat Citrita Lalung Samajat Narir Stan (Jointly authored with Mikakshi Baruah, Research Scholar), Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, ISSN No. 2347-7180, Vol X , 2023
2. Asamiya Sahityat Kaiborta Samajar Chitra: Eti Bisllekhan (Jointly authored with Barasha Rani Baishya, Research Scholar), Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, ISSN No. 2347-7180 , Vol X, April 2023
3. Padmanath Gohain Baruar Kabita, AALAAP-ESHANA, (Peer reviewed National E-Research Journal) Vol I, No. I, March, 2023
4.Nalinibala Devir Kabitat Samaj jivanar Citra: Eti Alochana, Anvesan, ISSN No. 2250-2475, Vol XIII, July, 2021
5. Lakshmidhar Sarmar Rachanat Sanskar Andolanar Prabhav: Eti Alocana, , Drishti – The Sight, ISSN No. 2319-8281, Vol – X, May, 2021, PP. 131, 2021
6. Snapshots in British India: Sahityarathi Lakshminath Bezbaroa discovered Sambalpur for Assa, Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, ISSN No. 2347-7180, Vol VII, July, 2020
7.Matribhashar Sankat Aru Asamiya Jatir Bhavishyat, pp. 101 -105 Published in Dogo Rangsang, ISSN No. 2347-7180, Vol VII, January, 2020.
8. Dr. Surjya Kumar Bhuyanr Jatiya Setana Aru Sristisil Sahitya : Eti Alocana, PP. 120 -126, Drishti – The Sight, , ISSN No. 2319-8281, Vol – VIII, Nov, 2019.
9. Influence of Ramayana on Modern Assamese Poetry, pp. 14 - 21, The Literary Herald, ISSN No. 2454- 3365, Vol V, October, I2019.
10. Saryapadat Asam-Bonga-Kalingar Tadanintan Samaj, pp. 96 - 101, Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, ISSN No. 2347-7180, Vol: VI July, 2019
11. Loka Kabitat Samaj Jiwanar Citra:Eti Alocana, (Asamiya Aru Boro Loka Kabitar Bisesh Ullikhan Saha),pp.20 -25 ,Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, ISSN No. 2347-7180, Vol: VI, No. IX, July, 2019
12. Adhunik Asamiya Kabitar Patabhumi Nirmanat Jyotigostir Abadan, Pp.163-168, Manavayatan The Humanosphere), ISSN No. 2249-0612, Vol VII,December, 2018
13. Asamiya Kabitat Adhunikatar Pratham Jilingani, pp.34-41 , Dogo Rangsang Research Journal , ISSN No. 2347-7180, Vol 2, No. 3, July, 2015
14. Umesh Chandra Mitrar Bidhava Bibah Natak Aru Gunabhiram Baruar Ramnavami Natak: Eti Tulanamulak Adhyan, pp.35-41, Prantaswar, ISSN No.2231-6760, Vol 5, No.1, January, 2015
15. Background of Modern Assamese Poetry: A Critical Study, pp.92-99 , Manavayatan (The Humanosphere), ISSN No. 2249-0612, Vol II , No. 2, Jan.-June, 2013.
16. Navakanta and Sitakant : The Poets of Modern India, pp.177-184, Manavayatan (The Humanosphere), ISSN No. 2249-0612, Vol- I, No. 2, Jan.-June, 2012.
17. Maheswar Neogar Sahitya Samalocana, pp. 63-69, Asam Sahitya Sabha Patrika, ISSN No. 2277-9515, Vol 69, No. 1, April-May-June,2015.
18. Katha-Silpir Kabya-Parikrama: Mahim Borar Kabita, pp. 56-63, Asam Sahitya Sabha Patrika, Vol 64 No. 2, Sept., 2009
19. Poetic Thought, Style and Philosophy of Navakanta and Sitakant, pp. 11-16, Research Journal of Contemporary, Concerns , ISSN No. 0972-7922, Vol 4, No. 1, 2006.
Book publication relating subject/research concerned
1. Sahityarathir Sahitya Bicar, N L Publication, Guwahati, 2014 (Edited)
2. Poetry of Navakanta Barua and Sitakant Mahapatra : A Comparative Study, Bhabani Books, Guwahati, 2014
3. Challisar Dasakar Asamiya Kabita: Eti Alochana, Antareep, Maligaon, Guwahati, 2001
4. Sahitya Saurabh, Assam Text Books Production & Publication Ltd. Guwahati (, 2019 (Associate Editor)
5. Sahitya Saurabh; Assam Text Books Production & Publication Ltd. Guwahati, 2019 (Associate Editor)
6. Uchchatar Sahitya Sankalan Assam Text Books Production & publication Ltd., Guwahati, 2019 (Member, Editorial Board)
Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)
1. Hem Baruar Kabitat Rajneeti; pp.- 162 - 170, In Hem Barua:Ek Betikrami Bektityar Sandhanat; Purbanchal Prakash, Guwahati-06 , 2019,
2. Nalinidhar Bhattacharyar Kabi Manash, Page No.: 120-23, In BODHIDRUMAR CHAYAN, Publication Cell, Arya Vidyapeeth College, 2017.
3. Hem Baruar Kabita: Bahir Bishyar Samparkat Man-Magajut UthaliUtha Anubhutir Suprakash, pp. 75-84, In Hem Baruar Kabitar Bichar, Assamese Dept., B. Baruah College, 2015.
4. Kaliya Daman Natat Sharana Mahatyama, Pp. 221 -226, in Jugasrashta Srimanta Sankaradeva-Madhavadeva, Utpal Hazarika, Bani Mandir, Guwahati-3, 2015
5. Dr. Bhagawan Moralor Asam Andolanar Patabhumit Rachita.Natika, pp 393-402, Shristir Gati-Pragati , NL Publication, May, 2014,
6. Dr. Bhagawan Moralor Asam Andolanar Patabhumit Rachita.Natika, pp 393-402, In Shristir Gati-Pragati , NL Publication, May, 2014,
7. Shikshabid Giridhar Sarmar Avadan : Ek Bihangam Dristi, pp.146-51, In Asambhushan Giridhar Sarma, Asam Sahitya Sabha, Jorhat, 2013
8. Ekabingsha Shatikar Pratham Dasakar Asamiya Kabita, pp. 2009-33, In Sampratik Asamiya Sahitya, APPOCCUS, Guwahati, 2012
9. Bayanar Khol’ : Eti Alocana, 180-96, In Sahitya- Bornali, Arunodoi Prakashan,Guwahati, 2012
10. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Aru Dr. Mamoni Roysom Goswami: Asamiya Samaj-Sanskritir Karikar, pp. 601-02, In Spandita Chetana, Karxita Gadya, APPOCCUS, Guwahati, 2012
11. Hiren Bhattacharyar Kabi-Manas: Eti Toka, pp.100 -03, In Hiren Bhattacharyar Kabita Aru Darshan, Sadou Asam Kabi Sanmilan, Guwahati, 2012
12. Biswayan Aru Bharatia Sanskriti ,pp. 618-621, In Spandita Chetana, Karxita Gadya , APPOCCUS, Guwahati, 2012
13. Rabindranathar Bharat-Tirtha: Eti Toka, pp. 269-73, In Sahitya,Sanskriti Aru Annanya Prasanga, APPOCCUS, GUWAHATI, 2009
14. Nilamoni Phukanar Kabitat Nisargapreeti, Prem Aru Samaj Setana, pp. 103-19, In Nirjanatar Para Kolahalaloi Students Store, Guwahati, 2006
15. Mahendra Borar Kabita: Eti Alocana, pp. 128-39, In Bhasa-Sahitya Sambhar, Banlata, Guwahati, 2005
16. Bhabananda Duttar kabita: Eti Alochana, pp. 387-93, In Sahitya-Sanskritir Bibidh Prasanga, Asam Sahitya Sabha, Siphajhar, 2005
17. Asamiya Pragatisil Samalochanar Batkatiya --Kamal Narayan Dev,pp.138-45, In Sowaranir Bokochat, Guwahati, 2005
18. Udbhav Kalar Asamiya Pragatisil Kabita,, pp. 179-88, In Asamiya Kabitar Bisar-Bishleshan, Jyoti Prskashan, Guwahati, 2000
Research Scholars
| Sl. No | Name | Research Topic | Roll No |
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| 1 | Gagan Sarma (under GU, Degree awarded in 2018) | Literature: Homen Borgohainr Upanysha: Eti Bishleshanakmak Adhyan | |
| 2 | Nur Islam Saikia (under GU, Degree awarded in 2019)) | Literature: Medini Choudhurir Jiwan Aru Kriti | |
| 3 | Darshana Goswami (under GU, degree awarded in 2021) | Assamese Literature (15th & 16th Century) as a Mass Media tool | |
| 4 | Biju Rajkhowa (under GU, degree awarded in 2023) | Culture: Kamrup Jilar Anusuchita Jana Jatir Samaj-sanskriti (Koibarta Sampradayara Bishesh Adhyan Saha) | |
| 5 | Barasha Rani Baishya | Culture: Kamrup Jilar Anusuchita Jatir Samaj-Sanskriti (Koibarta Sampradayar Bishesh Adhyan Saha) | |
| 6 | Minakshi Baruah | Literature as a Mass media tool | |
| 7 | Prarthana Phukan | Mamani Roychom Goswami Aru Maitreyee Devir Atmajiwanimulak Upanyashat Sweekarokti Prasanga | |
| 8 | Ranjan Dutta | Swarajottar Asamiya Pragatichil Kabita | |
| 9 | Lima Kalita | Asamiya Upanysat (1970-2000) Samaj- Bastabata | |
| 10 | Swagata Deka | Lummer Dai Aru Yeshe Dorjee Thongchir Upanyshat Nimnborgia Chitra | |
| 11 | Najifa Yesmin | Culture |
Other Information
Association with Professional & Academic Bodies:
1. Member, Education Broadcast Advisory Committee (EBAC), All India Radio, Guwahati
2. Vice President, Cotton Ex Boarders’ Welfare Society
3. Secretary, ALAP, A Literary Forum
4. Memeber, Syllabus & Text Books(Assamese) Preparation Committee, Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC)
5. Member, Syllabus & Text Books(Assamese) Preparation Committee, UG, Cotton University
6. Member, Syllabus & Text Books(Assamese) Preparation Committee, PG, Cotton University
7. Convener, Publication Cell, Cotton University
8. Editor, AALAAP-ESHANA, a Bi-lingual Peer Reviewed E-Research Journal
Conference
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1. Annual Conference of Fatasil- Ambari Sahitya Sabha, Guwahati , Delivered a talk on: Contributions of Asam Sahitya Sabha to Assamese Society
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2. 2nd International Conference on Literature, (Mode: Virtual), School of Humanities, University of Sains, Malaysia,
Presented a Paper (jointly) on Diasporic Sensibilities in Rita Choudhury’s Novel ‘Makam’
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3. International Conference of Indian Social Sciences & Humanities, Chaired an Academic Session
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Annual Conference of Kharghuli Sahitya Sabha, Delivered a talk on Lakshminath Bezboar Adharsha
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Invited talk
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1. 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Padmanath Gohain Baruah, Topic of the lecture: Contributions of Padmanath Gohain Baruah to the field of Assamese Poetry
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Seminar
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1. Paper presented on : Realism in Assamese Poetry by Nirmalprabha Bordoloi
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2. Paper presented:
Title: Mahapurush Sankaradeva: The Mass Communicator
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3. National Seminar on Assamese Language & Literature
Chaired an Academic Session and Presented a Paper on Mother Tongue, Indian Nationalism & Identity of Assamese Community
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4. National Commission for Women Sponsored National seminar on Gender issues in North East India: Challenges and way Forward,
Participated as a Resource Person & Chaired a Technical Session
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5. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Sahitya-Kandari Padmanath Gohain Barua: Activities & Literary Works,
Participated as a Resource Person & Chairperson of Technical Sessions
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6. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Preservation and Promotion of Traditional Culture of Assam,
Participated as a Resourse Person & Chaired a technical Session
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7. Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi Sponsored Seminar on Bodo and Assamese: Mutual Influence and Relation in Respect of Language, Literature and Culture
Paper Presented on
Loka Kabitat Samaj Jibanar Citra: Eti Alocana
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8. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on The Present Trends and Status of Assamese Literature and Other Modern Indian Literatures : A Comparative Study,
Presented a Paper on Navakanta Barua and Sitakant Mahapatra: The Leading Lights of Modern Indian Poetry
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9. National Seminar on National Seminar on Reading the Ramayana: Text and Context, Presented a Paper on Influence of Ramayana in the Poetry of Ramdhenu
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Teachers' Orientation Programme
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1. Delivered Lecture on : Schoolar Chatra-Chatrik Asamiya Bhasa Sudhakoi Sikowar Koushal, lecture-I
Scholar Chatra-Chatrik Asamiya Sahitya Sikowar Koushal, lecture-II
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UGC Refresher Course
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1. Refreshers Course on Assamese, 2017
Delivered a talk on Asamiya Kabita Aru Chuti Galpar Shehatia Dhara
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2. Refreshers Course on Assamese, 2018
Delivered a Talk on Asamiya Chuti Galpar Shehatia Dhara
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