Curriculum Vitae Dr. Satish K.

Kapoor
M.A. (History), M.A. (Area Studies: South Asia), Ph.D. Date of Birth: Sex: Permanent Address: 28 / 06/ 1950 Male 5-Brij Nagar, Jalandhar City-144008 Present Address: D.A.V. College House, Raviwar Peth, Solapur-413002 (Maharashtra) India. Phone: 0217-2323193 (Office) 0217-2373870 (Resi.) 09922613061 (M) Fax: 0217-2728900 E-mail: [email protected] Educational Qualifications: Ph.D. 1981 Ph.D., Punjab University, Chandigarh. M.A. 1975 M.A. (Area Studies: South Asia), University of London. M.A. 1970 M.A. (History), Punjab University, Chandigarh. (Gold Medalist and Record Holder)

Research Dissertations: i) Vivekananda at the Chicago Parliament, Master's Dissertation, University of London, 1975. ii) Swami Vivekananda: A study of His Sojourns and Impact on the West (1893-96), Doctoral Dissertation, Punjab University, 1981. Present Status: Local Secretary, Dayanand Institutions, (Being run by DAV College Trust and Management Committee, New Delhi) Address: Dayanand Institutions, Raviwar Peth, Solapur: 413 001 (Maharashtra) India. Appointments: (2008-Till Date) Local Secretary, Dayanand Institutions, Solapur (Maharashtra), comprising of six Colleges and three Schools. (2005-2008) Principal, Lyallpur Khalsa College, (LKC), Jalandhar City. (2004-2008) Coordinator, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Centre 2212. (1970-2005) P.G. Lecturer in History, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar City. (2000-2008) Director, Centre of Historical Studies (a research wing of Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar). Postgraduate Teaching experience: 35 years Research experience: 40 years

International Advance Learning Society Experience 1. Initiated into advanced research in 1974 by Prof. Kenneth A. Ballhatchet, Director, South Asian Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. 2. Member of the educational delegation of Principals who visited East African Countries- Ethiopia and Kenya in 2006. International Exposure and Distinctions: British Council Scholar in History at School of Oriental and African Studies, Represented India at the 2nd Assembly of World Religions held at San Adjudged Best Teacher by International Association of Lions Clubs, District Associate Editor, and Substance Editor, Encyclopedia of Hinduism (11 Vols) Nominated by University Grants Commission for a cultural visit to China Awarded Certificate of Recognition by Canadian M.P., Navdeep Singh Bains of University of London, 1974-75. Francisco (USA), 1990. 321D, 1998. An International Project of India Heritage Research Foundation. under Indo-Chinese Cultural Exchange Programme. Missisauga-Brampton area on behalf of House of Commons, for hard work and dedication as Director, Centre of Historical Studies, in 2004. Adjudged Star of the Week by Canadian newspaper Punjab Star, Conferred the award of Ambassador for Peace by IIFWP / UPF India at an October 2004. International Conference on Our Common Legacy of Faith, Family and Peace, March 9, 2006. International Linkage International Religious Foundation, New York, 1990. International Federation for World Peace, New York, 1990. Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace, 1990. Freedom, Justice and Peace Society, Hillsdale, New Jersey, U.S.A. Awarded Gold Medal by Punjab University for standing first in M.A. Awarded Roll of Honour and Gold Medal by D.A.V. College, Jalandhar, 1971. Adjudged Best Citizen, Jalandhar by Jaycees Club and publicly 2

Distinctions: National (History)and creating a new record, 1970.

Honoured,1976. Adjudged Best Teacher by Lion's Club (Sewak), 1992. Guest of Honour at Media Persons Seminar at International Conference on 21st

Century and the present period of Moral and Social reconstruction, organized by Brahmakumaris World Headquarters, Mount Abu (Rajasthan), February 6-9th, 1998. Life Time Education Achievement Award, 2006, Health and Education Honored by Rotary Club (Main), Rotary Club (Midtown) and many other Honoured by Arya Samaj, Solapur, March 27, 2009. Honoured by Solapur Vidyapeeth Itihas Parishad, April 2009. Development Association, New Delhi. organizations in Punjab.

Gubernatorial Honours Shared dais as a Key Speaker on Swami Vivekananda, with Punjab Governor Shri O. P. Verma at a Public Function organised by Ramakrishna Mission, Chandigarh, April 2, 2004. Honoured by Punjab Governer Shri S. F. Rodrigues at State level Republic day function in Jalandhar, 2005. Honoured by Ex-Governor, Karnataka, Shri T.K. Chaturvedi with the presentation of Shaheed Rajpal D.A.V. Literary Award, 2009. Major Research Project

Encyclopedia of Hinduism, 11 Vols.

5. Baba Buddha 6. Baba Sodal 7. Baisakhi 8. Balwant Bhau Nagarkar 9. Banaras Hindu University 10. Bhagat Singh 11. Bhudan Movement 12. Boycott 13. Buddha, Gautama 14. Charkha 15. Daughter (duhita) 16. Devi Talab 17. Divine Life Society 18. Drugs, Hindu approach to 19. Emerson, Ralph W. 20. Hewavitarne Dharmapala 21. Harivallabha Sangeet Sammelan 22. Hindu Sacred trees 23. Hindu Women and Religion 24. Jagat Narain , Lala 25. Jalandhar 26. Jnanananda, Swami 27. Kanya Maha Vidyalaya 28. Karka Chaturthi Vrata 29. Kohinoor 30. Kusha 31. Kutaja 32. Lavanga 33. Mina Sect 34. Motherhood 35. Nagarkar, Balwant Bhau 36. Neem 37. Osho 38. Pancha Mukha 39. Pancha Kakar 4

40. Paropakara 41. Paul Deussen 42. Paunar 43. Plasha 44. Prem Chand, Munshi 45. Punjab 46. Purda in Hinduism 47. Ramesh Chandra 48. Ranjit Singh, Maharaja 49. Rudraksha 50. Satsanga 51. Shambhavi Mudra 52. Sri Chand, Baba 53. Sikh Marriage Customs 54. Thoreau, Henry David 55. Tika 56. Tila 57. Tota Puri 58. Transcendentalists 59. Vande Mataram 60. Whitman, Walt 61. Viveka 62. World Parliament of Religions Contribution to other Encyclopedias: Encyclopedia of Indian Art and Culture (Harman Publications, New Delhi) 1. British Orientalists 2. Durga Puja 3. Holi 4. Rakhi Encyclopedia of Sikhism, 4 Volumes (Punjabi university, Patiala). Swami Tota Puri

Research Interests: Indian History and Culture Regional History Comparative Religion / Mysticism Ayurveda

On the Editorial / Advisory Boards of Research Journals 1. Indian Streams Research Journal, Solapur (ISSN:2230-7850). 2. Emphasis, A Journal of Social Science, B.D. Arya College, Jalandhar Cantt. 3. Research Spectrum. A Peer-Reviewed National Journal, Solapu(ISSN 09765964). 4. Contemporary Research in India. A peer-reviewed multidisciplinary International Journal, Solapur (ISSN:2230-7850). International Conferences/ Symposia/ Seminars 1. Presented a paper, Substratum of Service: The Hindu Perspective at the 2nd Assembly of World Religions, San Francisco, August 15-22, 1990. 2. Attended Workshop of Encyclopedia of Hinduism at Rishikesh (Himalayas) April 15-22, 1994, and prepared Scope Notes for contributors in Area 2: Hinduism in Global Context. 3. Presented a paper on Ecological Concerns in Hinduism at the Ninth International Congress of Vedanta, July 7-11, 1997. 4. Attended Editors Conference of Encyclopedia of Hinduism and Indic Religions, December 27, 1995. 5. Participated in an International Conference on 21st Century and the present period of Moral and Social reconstruction, organized by Brahmakumaris World Headquarters, Rajasthan from February 6-9, 1998. and presented a research paper entitled Education for a better Society. 6. Attended an International Conference on Yoga Vasistha Maharamayana from 26th to 28th February 2003, organized by Maharishi Valmiki Chair at Panjabi University, Patiala. 7. Attended 15 days Workshop for the final review of manuscript of Encyclopedia of Hinduism (11 Volumes) June 1-15, 2005. 8. Co-chaired Session II of the International Workshop on Diasporan Sikh Philanthropy: Case Studies of Transnational Links, March 30-31, 2006. 9. Attended educational / social meets in Ethiopia and Kenya, 2006. 6

National Conferences/ Symposia/ Seminars A) Chairing Conference Sessions 1. Presented a working paper in a National Seminar on Religious Pluralism and Coexistence (Modern India Section). GGS Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, March 19, 1985. 2. Keynote Address at the Workshop of College Principals on the subject Higher Education and Ethical Values. Academic Staff College, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, March 4, 2008. 3. Chairperson, Valedictory Session of Sixth History Students Congress jointly organized by Solapur University, Solapur and V.G. Shivdare College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Solapur on December 19, 2008. 4. Chairperson, B.Ed. Abhyasa Krama Satra Padyati, Solapur University and Dayanand College of Education, January 19, 2009. 5. Chief Guest, Workshop on English Language (Ingrichi Kararyashala), Solapur University and D.A.V. Velankar College of Commerce, February 8, 2009. 6. Chairperson, Fifth Congress of Solapur Vidhyapeeth Itihas Parishad convened on the completion of 151 years of the Revolt of 1857 at Matoshri Gurubasavva Kalyanshetti Kala va Vanijya Mahila Mahavidhyalaya, Akkalkot, February, 17, 2009 7. Chairperson, Seminar on Freedom of Solapur and Marshal Law, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, October 27, 2009. 8. Chairperson, Workshop on revisiting history (Afternoon session), Deccan Archaeological and Cultural Institute, Hyderabad and Deshastha Rigvedi Brahmin Shikshanotejak Sanstha, Solapur, November 22, 2009. 9. Chairperson, UGC-Sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity and Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Department of Zoology, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, January 29-30, 2010. 10. Resource Person, Workshop on Itihas Samshodhana Padyati, January 29, 2010. (Afternoon Session) Laxmibai Bhaurao Patil Mahila Mahavidhyalaya, Solapur, January 29, 2010. 11. Chief Guest Workshop on Research Guidance, (Afternoon Session), A. R. Burla Mahila Varistha Mahavidhyalaya, Solapur. July 18, 2010.

12. Chairperson, UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Advances in Helio Physics, Department of Physics, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur. February 5-6, 2010. 13. Patron and Director, UGC-Sponsored National Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials, Sensors and Instrumentation. Department of Electronics, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, January 21-22, 2011. 14. Chairperson, UGC-Sponsored National Level Workshop cum Seminar on BioResources for Bio-Industries and Economic Zoology. Department of Zoology, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, January 24-25, 2011. 15. Chairperson, Student History Conference, Dayanand Kashinath Asawa High School, Solapur, March 15, 2010. 16. Chairperson, Akhil Maharashtra Itihas Parishad (19th Session), December 2426, 2010. 17. Keynote address at UGC-Sponsored National Conference on Role and Contribution of Women in the Freedom Struggle, at D.A.V. College, Bathinda (Punjab) on February 23-24, 2011. 18. President, Inaugural function of In-Service Training Programme for Junior College Biology Teachers organized by HSC Board, Pune, at D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, May 13, 2011. B) Participation in Conferences 1. Presented a paper in ICHR- sponsored National Seminar on Indian Women at Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1992. 2. Presented a paper on Dr. Ambedkar and Social Justice, Department of Political Science, Punjab University, Chandigarh, April 28, 1994. 3. Presented a paper on Objectivity in Research on Valmiki in a National Seminar on Adi Kavya Valmiki Ramayana at Punjabi University, Patiala, December 9-10, 1997, 4. Participated in a Symposium on Human Values, organized by Bharatiya Sarvahit Parishad, Circuit House, Jalandhar, September 20, 1998. 5. Attended Indian History Congress Sessions in Hyderabad, Chandigarh and Amritsar and presented a paper at its 63rd Session. 6. Presented a paper on Challenges of 21st Century, Indian Cultural Forum, Jalandhar, February 3, 2001.

7. Presented a paper on Swami Vivekananda at a Conference organized by Department of Hindi, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 2002. 8. Presented an Introductory paper on the book Oh God, it is too much, by Dr. Jasbir Singh Dosanjh at an Interactive Session of Federal India Forum, Circuit House, Jalandhar, August 25, 2002. 9. Attended National Workshop on Education, organized by DAV Forum at India International Centre, New Delhi, July 26, 2009. 10. Historical Monuments, Vaatchaal Samshodhanachi, a collection of papers presented at 19th session of Akhil Maharshtra Itihas Parishad, December 24-25, 2011. C) Addresses and Extension Lectures Addressed seminarians on themes relating to History and Social studies in late 70s and early 80s at In-Service Training Centre, Jalandhar City. Addressed Police personnel, a number of times at Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur. Addressed the faculty of various teaching departments of LKC, Jalandhar (2005-2008) and of Dayanand Institutions, Solapur (2008-2011). Addressed various educational and cultural organizations on National Youth Day (Birthday of Swami Vivekananda). Address on Teachers Day, DAV College, Kangra, September 5, 1977. Rudraksha in Ancient Indian Lore, Rotary Club (Mid Town) Jalandhar, November 5, 1986. The Chicago Address, Swami Vivekananda Study Circle, Ludhiana, September 11, 1994. Culture of Indian Nationalism, Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha, District Library, Jalandhar, April 14, 1996. Interfaith Dialogue, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Missourie, July 20, 1998. Values in Bureaucracy, Indira Gandhi Institute of Administration, Missourie, July 21, 1998. Challenges of 21st Century, Indian Cultural Forum, Jalandhar, February 3, 2001. Incubation of Values Among students, Teachers and Parents, Shiv Jyoti Public School, May 10, 2002. 9

Teaching-Learning Process, D.G.B. Dayanand College of Education, Solapur, February 24, 2009. A Critique of The Magic of Awakening by Sir Shree, Tej Gyan Foundation, Solapur, September 9, 2009 (Also released the book). On History, History Study Circle, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, September 12, 2009. Life and Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, Dayanand Law College, October 7, 2009. On National Service Scheme, Fourth Shrama Sanskara Shivir, Solapur University, Solapur, December 29, 2009. From a Marxist to a Composite Approach to History, Akhil Maharashtra Itihas Parishad (19th Session), December 24, 2010. Teachers Personality Enrichment, In-Service Training Programme for Junior College Biology Teachers, H.S.C. Board, Pune. Venue: D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, May 16, 2011.

Interactive Radio Counseling Provided Interactive Radio Counseling to IGNOU students in Live Shows conducted by All India Radio, Jalandhar for about five years before 2006. Organizing International Workshop Organised an International Workshop onDiasporan Sikh Philanthropy in Punjab in association with United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI), New Delhi, on March 30-31, 2006. List of Publications: Government Publications 1. SAGA of Freedom Struggle in States Punjab Press Information Bureau, Government of India, July 7, 1998. Translated versions published in Milap (Urdu daily Jalandhar ), August 15 : Hind Samachar (Urdu daily, Jalandhar) August 15; Rozana Pahu Phuti (Punjabi Daily, Patiala) August 17; Creative News (Punjabi weekly, Bilga) August 24; Navin Saver (Punjabi daily, Patiala) September 8, 1998. 2. The Khalsa of Guru Gobind Singh, a feature of Press Information Bureau, 10

Government of India, 12 April 1999. (www. nic.in/India-image/pib) 3. The Khalsa of Guru Gobind Singh, Advance, Department of Public Relations, Punjab, Vol 50, No. 1, January-March 2000. 4. Freedom Struggle in Punjab, Advance, Vol. 52, No. 3, July- September 2002, Department of Public Relations, Punjab. Books: Cultural Contact and Fusion: Swami Vivekananda in the West (1893-96). With a Foreword by Dr. Homer E. Socolofsky of Kansas State University, Kansas (U.S.A.), ABS Publications, Jalandhar, 1987. The Khalsa: Substratum, Substance and Significance, Centre of Historical Studies, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar City, 2001. The Varkaris: An Introduction, Centre for the Preservation of Heritage of Maharashtra, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, 2010. Hinduism: The Faith Eternal: Images, Perspectives and History. With a Forwarded by Dr. K. L. Seshagiri Rao, Professor Emeritus, University of Verginia. (submitted to Publisher). Chapters in Books: a) University Publications Religious Trends in Renascent India: Revivalism, Reformation and Syncretism in Wazir Singh (Ed), Religious Pluralism and Co-Existence, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1986. Where Spiritual Ambrosia Flows: Explicating the Spirit and Form of the Golden Temple in Param Bakhshish Singh et al (Eds), Golden Temple, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1999. Holiness of Harimandir Sahib in Param Bakhshish Singh et al (Eds) Golden Temple, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1999. The Hero and the Ideal: Swami Vivekanandas View on Guru Gobind Singh in Madanjit Kaur (ed) Guru Gobind Singh and Creation of the Khalsa, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 2000. Maharaja Ranjit Singh: An Appraisal in S.P.Singh and J.S. Sabar (eds) Rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh: Nature and Relevance, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 2001.

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b) Scholarly Works Drinking in Ancient India in Darshan Singh(Ed), Glimpses of Indian History, Lyall Book Depot, Ludhiana, 1978. The Brahmin Contribution to Indian Thought and Culture in The Brahmins, Brahmin Kalyan Parishad, Jalandhar, 1998. Vivekanandas Perceptions of Indian Women in C.M. Aggarwal, Nari: Facets of Indian Womanhood, Vol.I, Indian Publishers Distributors, Delhi, 2000. Swami Vivekananda and the American Women: A Study of their Contacts in C.M. Aggarwal (Ed), Indian Women, Vol.II, Indian Publishers Distributors, Delhi, 2001. The Western Perspectives on Hinduism in Kiran Pawar and Sanjay Subodh (Eds), Studies in Indian History, ABS Publications, Jalandhar, 2002. The Equestrian Tradition of India in C.M.Aggarwal (Ed), Sanskriti: Glimpses of Indian Culture, Vol. II, Indian Publishers Distributors, 2003. Charkha: The Spinning Wheel in Punjabi Culture, Folk-lore and Indian History in C.M.Aggarwal (Ed), Sanskriti: Glimpses of Indian Culture, Vol. II, Indian Publishers Distributors, 2003. Foreword to Books 1) Lord Linlithgow in India, 1936-1943 by Dharmjit Singh, ABS Publications, Jalandhar, 2005. 2) Essence of Srimad Bhagvad Gita by Bansi Mahajan, Srimad Bhagvad Gita Devotees Circle, Mumbai, 2008. 3) I Belong to You (A Treatise on Cosmic Culture) Jnanada Prakashan (P & D), 2011. Articles: Nearly 400 published articles, review articles, book reviews, comments, etc. in newspapers, periodicals and research Journals. Compiled Spiritual Nuggets a daily column in The Tribune (on the pattern of The Speaking Tree of The Times of India), 2002-2004.

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Published Research Articles: a) University and other Journals (Referred) 1981 1. The Motivation Behind Vivekananda's Wanderjahre in America, Indian Journal of American Studies, July 1981. 1982 2. Visage and Vision of Guru Nanak Dev : As Viewed by Swami Vivekananda Journal of Sikh Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, February 1982. 3. Dilemmas Before Christianity in the 19th Century : The Context of Swami Vivekanandas Itinerary in the West, Journal of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, Spring-Autumn 1982. 1985 4. Hero and the Ideal : Swami Vivekananda on Guru Gobind Singh, Journal of Sikh Studies, August 1985. 1987 5. 1988 6. The Why of the Holiness of Harmandir, Journal of Sikh Studies (Special Commemorative volume), February 1988. 1989 7. Blind Irreverence or Rational Acceptance : Nehrus Approach to Religion, Maharishi Dayananda University Research Journal (special commemorative Volume), October 1989. 1990 8. Swami Vivekananda and the American Women : A Study of Their Contacts (1893-96), Maharishi Dayananda University Research Journal, April 1990. 1991 9. Swami Vivekananda on Guru Nanak Dev, The Sikh Courier, London, 1991. 1996 10. Charkha: The Spinning Wheel in Folklore and History, Journal of Regional History, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Vol IV, New Series, 1996. The Western Perspectives on Hinduism: A Study of Early British Indologists, Journal of Religious Studies, spring 1987.

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1997 11. Religion and Creation : Ecological and Developmental Concerns in Hinduism, Bulletin of Christian Institute of Religious Studies, Batala, January 1997. 12. Indian Approach to Drugs, Journal of Religious Studies, spring issue, 1997. 1998 13. The Meaning and Dimensions of the Khalsa , Journal of Religious Studies, spring-Autumn 1998. 1999 14. Indian Renaissance: Revivalism, Reformation and Syncretism, Dharma World, Vol. 26, Jan/Feb 1999 (Noticed in MLBD Newsletter May 1999). 2004 15. Some Observations on Purdah in Hinduism, Vishveshvaranand Indological Journal, Vol. XLI- XLII pts I-II, June- December 2003-2004. 2006 16. Martyrdom: the conquest of Fear, Journal of Sikh Studies, Vol. XXX No. 2, 2006. 2007 17. Sikh Marriage Customs: An Overview, Journal of Sikh Studies, Vol. XXXI No. 3, 2007. 2009 18. Status of Girl Child in Indian Tradition and Hindu Law Texts, Dayanand Law Journal (Inaugural issue), D.G.B. Law College , Solapur, 2009. 2010 19. The Malady and the Remedy: Dr. Ambedkar and Social Justice, Dayanand Law Journal, Vol. III, April-June 2010. b) In Prestigious Journals (of Credibility) 1982 20. The Equestrian Tradition of India, special souvenir of Equestrian Federation of India, November 15-21, 1993 (earlier published on the occasion of Punjab Horse Show, 1982). 1987 21. Swami Vivekananda : Missionary, Saint or Prophet?, Prabuddha Bharata, March 1987. 14

22. Abracadabra of Rudraksha, Panchnad Research Journal, Vol. I, No. I, 1987. 1990 23. The Relevance of Swami Vivekananda, Prabuddha Bharata, July 1990. 1991 24. Hindu Ideal of Service, Prabuddha Bharata, November 1991. 1992 25. Vivekanandas Perceptions of Indian Women Prabuddha Bharata, October 1992. 1993 26. Swami Vivekanandas Impact on the West: Some Dimensions, Prabuddha Bharata, September, 1993. 27. Swami Vivekananda in the West, Part II, Prabuddha Bharata, October 1993. 1994 28. Swami Vivekananda in the U.S.: Motivations, Prabuddha Bharata, June 1994. 29. Meditation : The Way to Inner Health, D.A.V. Health News (A Complete Health Journal), Vol. I, November, 1994. 1995 30. Plague and Ayurveda, D.A.V. Health News, May 1995. 31. Apamarga: The Wonder Plant, D.A.V. Health News, February 1995 (also Published in Aryan Heritage, June 1995. 1997 32. Indian Renaissance, Prabuddha Bharata, January 1997. 1998 33. Ecological Concerns in Hinduism, Prabuddha Bharata, January 1998. 34. A Forgotten Hero of Indias Freedom Struggle : Dr Arur Singh, Heritage, Bulletin of the History Sub Committee of Desh Bhagat Yadgar Committee, April 1998. 35. Education for a Better Society, The World Renewal, April 1998. 36. Vivekananda on Guru Nanak Dev, The Sikh Review, November 1998. 1999 37. Swami Vivekananda and the American Women: A Study of their contacts (1893 - 96), Prabuddha Bharata, January 1999. 38. Sir William Jones, Father of Oriental Research, Prabuddha Bharata, Vol. 104, May 1999.

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39. Education for a Better Society, University News, Association of Indian Universities, Vol. 37, No 25, June 21, 1999. 40. Interpreting the Creation of Khalsa, The Sikh Review, Vol. 47, July 1999. 41. Walt Whitman's India, The Vedanta Kesari, August 1999. 42. Amos Bronson Alcott, Prabuddha Bharata, November 1999. 43. An American with a Hindu Vision, Prabuddha Bharata, Vol. 104, November, 1999. 2000 44. The Buddha and His Message, The Vedanta Kesari, May 2000. 45. Hinduism During the Previous Millennium, Prabuddha Bharata, Vol. 105, January 2000. 2001 46. Sacred Trees of the Hindus: Mythological and Social Linkages, Prabuddha Bharata, Vol. 106, July 2001. 2003 47. Swami Ishwar Das: A Soul of Puissance, Guru Avinashi, Jalandhar City, JulySeptember 2003. 48. Thoreau and Indian Philosophy, The Harbinger (Inaugural Issue), PG Department of English, LKC, Jalandhar City, October, 2003. 2005 49. The Use of Tila in Hindu Rites and Ceremonies, Ayurveda for Total Health, January, 2005. 50. Indian Drug Tradition: Spiritual and Esoteric Aspects, Ayurveda for Total Health, February, 2005. 51. Amos Bronson Alcott: A Transcendentalist Par Excellence, The Harbinger, Issue III, February, 2005. 52. The Sacred Grass Kusha, Kalyana-Kalpataru, Vol.50 No.6, March 2005. 53. The Use of Lavanga in Indian Tradition, Ayurveda for Total Health, April 2005. 54. Life and Teaching of Buddha: Some Gleanings, Prabuddha Bharata, May 2005. 55. The Use of Kusha in Hindu Rites, Ayurveda for Total Health, June, 2005. 56. Kosha- Anatomy of Physical, Subtle and Causal Bodies, Ayurveda for Total Health, August, 2005.

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2006 57. The Margosa Tree- Folklore and Uses, DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health, April 2006. 58. Ayurveda and Plague, DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health, Vol. I :1, April 2006. 59. The Use of Apamarga in Indian Tradition, DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health, Vol. I: 3, October 2006. 60. Who is Lord Krishna? Kalyana-Kalpataru, Vol.52 No.I, October 2006. 61. Palasha: The Brahmavriksha of the Puranas, DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health, December 2006. 2007 62. Autobiography of an Onion, DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health, February 2007. 63. Mother Earth, Truant man, DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health, Vol. I May 2007. 64. Light am I , DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health, Vol.1 September 4, 2007. 65. Bakula, DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health, Vol. I, May 5, 2007. 2008 66. What is Meditation? DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health, Vol. 1:6 January, 2008. 67. Kirtan, The Soulful Melody, The Sikh Review, Calcutta, Vol 56:5, No. 653, May 2008. 68. Gestalt of Miri-Piri Ideal, The Sikh Review, Calcutta, Vol 56:8, No. 656, August 2008. 69. Guru Gobind Singh: The Final Phase, The Sikh Review, Calcutta, Vol 56:9, No. 657, September, 2008. 70. Sri Guru Granth Sahib: Symphonic Spiritual Ambrosia, The Sikh Review, Calcutta, Vol. 56:12, No. 660, December, 2008. 2009 71. Guru Gobind Singh: The Final Phase, Gobind Prakash, Vol, 33:1, January, 2009. 72. Light am I, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 55, No. 14, February 28, 2009. 73. Advent of Swami Dayananda: A Historical Necessity, Aryan Heritage Vol. 26, No. 5, March 2009. 74. Rama and Rama Nama, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 55, No. 17, April 15, 2009. 17

75. Mysticism and the Saints of Maharashtra, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 55, No. 19, May 15, 2009. 76. Prayer: a Dialogue with the Divine, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 55, No. 22, June 30, 2009. 77. Purdah in Hinduism, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 2, August 31, 2009. 78. Music at the Core of Worship, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 03, September 15, 2009. 79. Art and Architecture in the Hindu Vision, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 4, September 30, 2009. 80. Lakshmi-Goddess with Lotus in Hand, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 7, November 15, 2009. 81. Lala Lajpat Rai: The Lion of the Punjab, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 8, November 30, 2009. 2010 82. Hindu Women and Religion, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 12, January 31, 2010. 83. Varkaris-Bhaktas Who keep Time - I, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 14, February 28, 2010. 84. Hinduism and Art I, Bulletin of the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Vol. LXI. No. 3, March 2010. 85. Varkaris-Bhaktas Who keep Time - II, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 15, March 15, 2010. 86. Sant Tukaram He touched the Souls of all Humans, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 16, March 31, 2010. 87. Hinduism and Art II, Bulletin of the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Vol. LXI. No. 4, April 2010. 88. Bhagat Singh: Unique Revolutionary, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 17, April 15, 2010. 89. What is Meditation?, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 20, May 31, 2010. 90. Anatomy of Physical, Subtle and Causal Bodies, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 21, June 15, 2010. 91. Sant Namdev: Saint-Poet of Maharashtra, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 56, No. 24, July 31, 2010. 92. The Inward Journey, DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health,Vol. I No. 20, September 2010. 18

93. O Faith, Give us Faith, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 57, No. 7, November 15, 2010. 94. Gods Ways God Alone Knows, The Vedanta Kesari, Vol. 97, No. 11, November 2010. 95. Caste is Neither Varna Nor Hereditary I, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 57, No. 09, November 15, 2010. 96. Caste is Neither Varna Nor Hereditary II, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 57, No. 10, December 31, 2010. 2011 97. Subhash Bose: A Man of Action, Ideas, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 57, No. 11, January 15, 2011(also published in Aryan Heritage, Vol. XXVIII, No1, January 2001). 98. Nano- Concept in Indian Tradition, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 57, No. 15, March 15, 2011. 99. Dadi Chandramani: A Puissant Soul, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 57, No. 16, March 30, 2011. 100. Speaking to God, The Vedanta Kesari, Vol. 98, No. 3, March 30, 2011 (also published in DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health, Vol. 1, Issue 20, MayJune 2011. 101. Women Warriors of Indias Freedom, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 57, No. 18, April 30, 2011. 102. Women Warriors 2. Mahatma Gandhis Soldiers-At-Arms, Bhavans Journal, Vol. 57, No. 19, May 15, 2011. . *Note on Prestigious Journals of Credibility (as authorities as referral)
Prabuddha Bharata, a monthly Journal of Ramakrishna Mission started by Swami Vivekananda in 1896. Vedanta Kesari, a monthly Journal of the Ramakrishna Mission since 1914 (started by Swami Vivekananda in 1895 as Brahmavadin) Bhavans Journal, a bi-monthy Journal of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay. Kalyana Kalpataru, a prestigious Journal of Gita Press, Gorakhpur started in 1930s. Ayurveda for Total Health (Now rechristened as DAVs Ayurveda for Holistic Health), is published by D.A.V. Ayurvedic College Jalandhar (Originally established in Lahore, 1898) The Sikh Review, a theological, educational and socio-cultural monthly founded in Calcutta in 1953. Bulletin of Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, a monthly Journal of the Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkata, since 1938. The World Renewal, a monthly Journal of Brahmakumaris Ishvariya Vishvavidyalaya, Mount Abu (Rajasthan).

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Review Articles (In Journals) 1991 103. 1995 104. Theology of liberation and Ideology Critique: A Study on the Praxis of Liberation in the Light of the Critical Theory by Thomas Kochuthare, Intercultural publications, New Delhi, Prabuddha Bharata, August 1995. 1996 105. 106. 107. 108. E) 1. 2. 3. Jesus Christ : An artifice for aggression by Sita Ram Goel, Voice of India, New Delhi, Prabuddha Bharata, July 1996. Hinduism and the Modern World by David Frawley, Voice of India, New Delhi, Journal of Religious studies and Prabuddha Bharata. Hinduism and the Eternal Tradition by David Frawley, Voice of India, New Delhi, Journal of Religious Studies. and Prabuddha Bharata. Swami Vivekanand : Insan-i-Kamil by Som Ranchan, Indian Publishers Distributors, New Delhi. BOOK REVIEWS: IN JOURNALS Wisdom of Vedanta by H.L.K. Sharma GDK Publication, Delhi, Studies in Sikhism and Comparative Religion, Oct. 1983. The Political Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda by A.V. Ratna Reddy, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi, Journal of Political Studies, Sept. 1984. The Philosophical and Religious Lectures of Swami Vivekananda by Swami Tapasyananda, Sri Ramkrishna Math, Mylapore, Prabuddha Bharata, August 1985. 4. 5. Swami Vivekananda on Guru Gobind Singh by Swami Ranganathananda, Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, Bombay, Prabuddha Bharata. August 1985. Yoga and the Supreme Bliss (Songs of Enlightenment by Swami Ramatirtha). Translated from Urdu and Persian by A.J. Alston, Heritage Publishers, New Delhi, Prabuddha Bharata, Sept. 1985. Swami Vivekananda : The Prophet of Human Emancipation by Santwana Das Gupta, Calcutta, Prabuddha Bharata, August 1991.

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Classical Hindu Mythology : A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas Edited and translated by Cornelia Dimmitt and J.A.B. Van Buitennen, Rupa and Company, New Delhi, Prabuddha Bharata, Sept. 1985.

7. 8.

Ancient Bihar: Her contribution to Religion and Civilization by Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Patna. Prabuddha Bharata, Sept. 1985. Swami Vivekananda: Prophet and Pathfinder by Swami Jitatmananda, Ramakrishna Sarada Kutir, Kothagudam, Andhra Pradesh, Prabuddha Bharata, January 1986.

9. 10. 11.

The Dedicated: A Biography of Sister Nivedita by Lizelle Raymond, Samata Books, Madras, Prabuddha Bharata, Oct. 1986. My India My People - Sister Nivedita by Pravrajika Atmaprana, Ramkrishna Sarada Mission, New Delhi Prabuddha Bharata, November 1986. Swami Vivekananda and the World of Youth by N.Mukhopadhyaya, Akhil Bharat Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal, West Bengal, Prabuddha Bharata , March 1987.

12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

The Dedicated: A Biography of Sister Nivedita by Lizelle Raymond, Samata Books, Madras. Journal of Religious Studies, Spring 1987. Aesthetic Vision of Sri Aurobindo by H.R. Justa, R.K. Books, New Delhi. Journal of Religious Studies, Autumn 1987. Modern Indian Thought by Dev Raj Bali, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi. Yuva Bharati, March 1989. A Comprehensive Biography of Swami Vivekanand 2 Vols by S.N.Dhar, Vivekananda Kendra Prakashan. Prabuddha Bharata, February 1992. The Age of Imperial Unity, ed. R.C. Majumdar and others, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay, Prabuddha Bharata, October 1992. Myths of Composite Culture and Quality of Religions by Harsh Narain. Voice of India, New Delhi, Prabuddha Bharata, July 1993. Religion in Modern India by Robert D. Baird, Manohar, Delhi, Journal of Religious Studies, Autumn 1993. Swami Vivekananda: Patriot Prophet: A Study by Bhupendranath Datta, Prabuddha Bharata,September 1994. The Divine Path (A video film on Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morabadi, Ranchi, Bihar), Prabuddha Bharata, August 1995. Studies in Kathasaritasagar by Aparna Chattopadhyaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Prabuddha Bharata, September, 1995. 21

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Eternal Platform by Swami Vamanananda, Advaita Ashrama, Calcutta, Prabuddha Bharata, September 1995. The Saint and the Scientist : Life writings and teachings of Prof. Swami Jnanananda compiled by Raja Umapathi, University Resource Press, Washington. Prabuddha Bharata, December 1995.

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Jesus in Neo-Vedanta : A Meeting of Hinduism and Christianity by K.P. Aleaz, Kant Publications, Delhi. Prabuddha Bharata, July 1996. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna by M., Ramakrishna Math, Madras, Journal of Religious Studies, Spring-Autumn 1996. Dancing with Shiva: Hinduism's Contemporary Catechism by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Himalaya Academy.U.S.A., Journal of Religious Studies, Spring- Autumn 1996.

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The Foundation of Living Faiths: An Introduction to Comparative Religion by Haridas Bhattacharya, Motilal Banarsidas, Delhi, August: 1996: Journal of Religious Studies,. Autumn 1997.

28. 29.

Hymn to Sri Dakshinamurthi with Mansollasa by Nagesh D. Sonde, Mumbai, Prabuddha Bharata, November, 1996. In the Service of God and Man: The R.K. Mission in Mauritius by L.P. Ray Some Moments with the master: Spiritual Dialogues with the Sufi Saint Sai Rochal Das Sahib by Dr. R.M. Hari, Journal of Religious Studies, Autumn 1997.

30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.

Sindhi Sufi Literature in Independent India by S.L. Gajwani, Sindhi Academy Delhi. Prabuddha Bharata, 1998. Arun Shourie and his Christian Critic, Voice of India, New Delhi, Prabuddha Bharata, July 1998. A Great Savant: Mahamahopadhyaya Gopinath Kaviraj by G.G. Mukhopadhyaya, Calcutta, Prabuddha Bharata, December, 1998. Mundaka Upanishad by Swami Muni Narayana, Prabuddha Bharata, Vol. 105, September 2000. Katha Upanishad by Swami Muni Narayana, Prabuddha Bharata, Vol. 105, September 2000. Glories of Sri Ramakrishna: Sri Ramakrisha Stotram by T. A. Bhandarkar The Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. XXXV, No. 1 and 2, Spring- Autumn 2004.

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Photographs of Sri Ramakrishna-Sarada Devi by Swami Vidyananda and Dr. Purba Sengupta, The Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. XXXV, No. 1 22

and 2, Spring- Autumn, 2004. Book Reviews: Newspapers 1981 1) Yoga: A Scientific Interpretation, Tribune, Chandigarh, October, 3, 1981. 2Vedanta for our Life Here and Now, Tribune, October 10, 1981. 3Multifaceted Schemes, Tribune, November 14, 1981. 1982 4) Exalted Indian Thinkers, Tribune, January 8, 1982. 5) Transition in Europe, Tribune, February 13, 1982 6) A Look Back At Secular U.S.S.R., Tribune, April 10, 1982. 7) Modern Indian Luminaries, Tribune, June 12, 1982. 8) A Primer on International Relations, Tribune August 14, 1982. 9) Communism sans Mythology, Tribune, August 28, 1982. 10) Towards End of War and Man, Tribune November 27, 1982. 1983 11) How to Make Sociology Relevent? Tribune, February 26, 1983. 12) Indian Tradition Through Indian Eyes, Tribune, May 14, 1983. 13) A Medley of Cults and Sophistication, Tribune, August 6, 1983. 14) Vivekananda's Synthesis of Religions, Tribune, August 6, 1983. 15) A Prophet Honoured Very Late, Tribune, October 22, 1983. 1984 16) Netaji : A Storm-Rider, Tribune, January 28, 1984. 17) India of Al-Biruni's Time, Tribune, May 13, 1984. 18)Renaissance Turned into Revivalism, Tribune, July 16, 1984. 19) Puranas as Mirror of Society, Tribune, October 13, 1984. 20) Socialist Ideas of Swami Vivekananda Tribune, November 17, 1984 1985 21) Spiritual Seeker to Spirited Fighter, Tribune, July 13, 1985. 1986 22) Gandhi not Mahatma, Tribune, February 15, 1986. 23) Disintegrated Views on Integration, Tribune, May 4, 1986. 24) A Different view of Indian History, Tribune, June 1, 1986. 25) The Days and Nights of INA, Tribune, August 17, 1986. 23

26) Philosophy of Paramahamsa, Tribune, September 14, 1986. 27) Netaji: Man and Visionary, Tribune, November 23, 1986. 1987 28) Art As Outward Religion, Tribune, March 29, 1987. 1988 29) Japan's Help in Freedom Fight, Tribune, January 9, 1988. 30) Four Strands of Freedom Fighters, Tribune, May 7, 1988. 31) Away from Spare parts-Views of Development, Tribune, September 11, 1988. 32) On a Voyage of Humanistic Discovery, Tribune, October 2, 1988. 1989 33) World View of Aurobindo and Marx, Tribune, May 21, 1989. 34) Terror is born in Sick Society, Tribune, August 20, 1989. 35) Aurobindo's Dream of Noble India and Reality, Tribune, September 3, 1989, 1990 36) A Sage under the Microscope, Tribune, May 12, 1990. 1991 37) Sri Aurobindo, Tribune, February 1991. 38) The Swami of Indian Renaissance, Tribune, 10, 1991. 1994 39) The Cultural Synthesis: Is It A Myth? Tribune, January 23, 1994. 40) Church As Epicentre of Revolution, Tribune, June 12, 1994. 1995 41) Jesus as Exponent of Advaita, Tribune, July 9, 1995. 42) Health Workers of Ancient India, Tribune, August 6, 1995. 43) Living Faith or Museum of Old Faiths, Tribune, September 10, 1995. 44) Looking Inward: Yoga way Tribune, October 22, 1995. 45) Jesus: Weak History but Strong Faith, Tribune, December 10, 1995. 1996 46) God as Mentor and Teacher as Divinity, Tribune, February 25, 1996. 47) A Pujari with Devotees World Over, Tribune, May, 1996. 48) With Shiva Life is a Dance of Self Discovery, Tribune, August 4, 1996. 1998 49) The Sufi Saints of Sind, Tribune, May 17, 1998. 50) Cast in the Classical Hero Mould, Tribune, June 28, 1998. 51) Plurality, Tolerance are the Soul of Hinduism, Tribune, July 19, 1998. 24

52) Little India in Distant Mauritius, Tribune, November 22, 1998. 1999 53) The Doctrine of Karma, by Yuvraj Krishna, Prabuddha Bharata Vol.104, October 1999. 2002 54) A Sufi Galaxy, by S.L. Gajwani, The Vedanta Kesari, May 2002. Popular Articles in Newspapers and Magazines: 1976 1. Swami in Chicago, The Illustrated Weekly of India, Sept. 26- October 2, 1976. 1977 2. The Legacy of Buddha, Tribune, April 4, 1977. 3. Missing Links, No Attractions, Tribune May 28, 1977. 4. Jalandhar: Past and Present, Advance, December 1977. 1978 5. Drinking in Ancient India, Sunday Standard, March 5, 1978. 1981 6. A Rosary of Rudraksha, Sunday Review (Times of India), April 5, 1981. 7. Hinduism Which Had Been Once Regarded As Devilish Now Came to be Regarded as Human and Sometime Divine, Sunday Review, November 1, 1981. 8. A People who have been An Ornament to Creation, Times of India, Sunday Review, November 8, 1981. 1982 9. Portraits and Portraitists, Tribune, July 6, 1982. 10. Species Called Godmen, Tribune, September 5, 1982. 11. The Dassehra Tradition: Legends, Myths and Rituals, Tribune October 24, 1982. 12. The Diwali Tradition : Legends, Myths and Rituals, Tribune, November 14, 1982. 1983 13. Prophet of Resurgent India, Tribune, January 12, 1983. 14. Historical Monuments, Tribune, April 3, 1983. 15. Lord Rama and Ramayana, Tribune, April 17, 1983. 25

16. Indian Horse Tradition, Tribune, July 31, 1983. 17. The Rakhi Tradition: Legends, Myths and Rituals, August 21, 1983 (Also published in Yuva Bharati, August 1988). 18. Ram Mohan Roy: Father of Modern India, Tribune, September 25, 1983. 1984 19. God Man and Society, The Punjab University Alumunus, July December 1984 (also published in Tribune, September 16, 1990). 20. Who is Lord Krishna? Tribune, August 19, 1984. 21. Hero and the Ideal: Vivekananda on Guru Gobind Singh, Tribune, December 23, 1984 (also published in Yuva Bharati, January 1988). 1985 22. Indian Renaissance, Tribune June 23, 1985. 23. Vivekanada's Impact on U.S. Women, Tribune September 8, 1985. 24. Old Factions in New Role, Tribune, September 14, 1985. 25. Spirituality as Science, Tribune, September 14, 1985. 26. Swami Dayananda and His Mission, Tribune, October 20, 1985. 27. Karvachauth Tradition, Tribune, 3 November 1985. 1986 28. Lord Shiva and Shivaratri, Tribune, March 9, 1986. 29. The Diwali Tradition, Tribune, November 1, 1986. 30. They Called It Soma Then, Tribune, October 11, 1987. 31. The Voice That Filled the Sky, Tribune, January 10, 1988. 32. The Monk Behind the Saint, Tribune, August 14, 1988. 33. World Parliament of Religions, Tribune September 18, 1988. 34. Diwali: Lore and Light, Tribune, November 6, 1988. 1989 35. Vedanta and Vivekananda, Tribune, January 8, 1989. 36. A Lighthouse for Mankind, Tribune, March 12, 1989. 37. The Baisakhi Tradition, Tribune, April 9, 1989. 38. His Strength was Truth (on Mahatma Gandhi), Tribune, October 1, 1989. 1990 39. Vivekananda : Saint or Prophet? January 7, 1990. 40. Osho Rajneesh : A Messiah or Sex God? Tribune, Feb. 18, 1990. 41. Maharaj Charan Sigh, Tribune, July 22, 1990. 42. Dr Ambedkar and Social Justice, Tribune, August 26, 1990. 26

43. Maharaj Ranjeet Singh : A Man of Destiny, Tribune, November 11, 1990 . 44. Quest for Ultimate Reality, Tribune, November 25, 1990. 1991 45. Our Self Created Cocoons, Tribune, January 6, 1991. 46. Fusion of Science and Spirituality, Tribune, January 13, 1991. 47. Osho on Life, Death and Beyond, Tribune, February 3, 1991. 48. Bhagat Singh: A Symbol of Revolution, Tribune, March 17, 1991. 49. The Real Face of Punjab, Tribune, April 28, 1991. 50. The Real Face of Punjab, Azaad (Punjab News Letter) Vol I, Issue 3, May 15, 1991. 51. The Ignored Aspects (on Punjab), Tribune, May 5 1991. 52. Maharaj Charan Singh, Tribune, July 22, 1990. 53. The Pull of the Beas Dera, Tribune, August 11, 1991. 54. Township of Spiritual Seekers, Tribune, August 18, 1991. 55. Anchor of Faith: Baba Sodal, Tribune, October 6, 1991. 56. Swami Vivekananda on Guru Nanak Dev, Tribune, November 12, 1991 (also published in The Indian Express: Jalandhar Newsline, November 14, 1997). 57. Guru Tegh Bahadur : Prophet of Hope, Tribune, December 15, 1991. 1992 58. Encounter with a Holy Soul. Tribune, January 1992. 59. Mystery of Shiva, Tribune, March 11, 1992. 60. History : Shades and Shadows Tribune, June 14, 1992. 61. Blinkers and Blinders Tribune, June 21, 1992. 62. Nehru : an Agnostic, Tribune, November 15, 1992. 1993 63. Vivekanand on Religious Harmony, Tribune, Janaury 10, 1993. 64. Anatomy of Service, Tribune, June 27, 1993. 65. Vow to Care for Husband, Tribune, November 3, 1993. 1996 66. Thoreau's Voice for Freedom, Tribune, August 11, 1996. 67. Diwali : Symbol of Light and Truth, Tribune, November 10, 1996. 1997 68. Netaji : Man and Ideas, Tribune, January 26, 1997. 69. Images and Icons of Shiva, Tribune, March 2, 1997. 27

70. Holi : Splash of Colour, Whiff of Fragrance, Tribune, March 23, 1997 (also published in Yuva Bharati, March 1988). 71. What Man has Made of Earth?, Tribune, May 11, 1997. 72. Punjab: A Grand Survey Down the Ages, Punjab Monitor, July 1997. 73. Neem : The Healer among Trees, Punjab Monitor, July 1997. 74. Freedom Struggle in Punjab, Tribune, August 9, 1997. 75. Swami Vivekananda at Chicago Tribune, September 20, 1997. 76. The Dassehra Tradition, Tribune, October 11, 1977 (also published in Yuva Bharati under a different caption. The Worship of Durga, October 1988). 77. Laxmi : Goddess of Plenitude, Punjab Monitor, November 1997. 78. Laung: A Condiment of Rare Quality and a Spice par Excellence, Punjab Monitor, December 20, 1997. 1998 79. The Trail Blazer of Orientalism (on Sir William Jones), Tribune, January 18, 1998. 80. Jalandhar : Past and Present, Tribune, May17, 1998. 81. Vivekananda's Views Still Relevent, Tribune, July 5, 1998. 82. Dr Arur Singh, Creative News, August 30, 1998. 83. Dr Arur Singh, A Freedom Fighter of Punjab, Daily Akali Patrika, August 14, 1998. 84. Fraternity of Faiths, Indian Express, November 6, 1998. 85. He Gave a Phillip to Freedom Struggle, Tribune, November 15, 1998. 86. The Rattle Reminds Me of My Love, Punjab Monitor, December 15, 1998. 1999 87. A Dogma is not a Religion, Tribune, February, 13, 1999. 88. Missionary Activities and Swami Vivekananda, Tribune, February, 13, 1999. 2001 89. Holy Grain for Winter, Tribune, (online edition), January 14, 2001. 90. The Magnificent Maharaja, Tribune, November 11, 2001. 91. Saving History from Distortion, Tribune, December 16, 2001. 2002 92. Power of Prayer can make a difference, Tribune, May 30, 2002. 28

2004 93. Beneath-the-Water, City Rises to New Heights, Tribune, (online edition) August 6, 2004. 94. Jalandharis are Enterprising, Tribune, (online edition) August 6, 2004. 2005 95. Not at the Cost of Character, Tribune (Education Tribune page), November 1, 2005. 2007 96. Guru Nanak Dev as per Swami Vivekananda. Hindustan Times, Jalandhar Live, November 24, 2007. 97. Guru Gobind Singh: The Final Journey, Hindustan Times, Sunday Magazine , December 30, 2007. 98. Remembering Baba Sri Chand, Tribune, Jalandhar edition, Sept. 26, 2007. 99. Sabhi Ke Lia Saman Avasar Ki Parikalpana, Dainik Bhaskar, 12 January 2007. 100. Onion Tale, Tribune, February 17, 2007. 101. Remembering Baba Shri Chand, Tribune, Jalandhar Press, September 20, 2007. 102. Propitiating Goddess Durga, Tribune, Jalandhar edition, October, 17, 2007. 2008 103. Idea of Hinduism, Tribune, Spectrum, January 13, 2008. c) Letters to Editor 1972 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110. 111. Reason and Action, Tribune, February 26, 1972. Beechers Thought, Tribune,May 19, , 1972. Animating Thought, Tribune, July 15 , 1972. Bully is Beaten, Tribune, September 21 , 1972. Celestial Drug, Tribune, October 26 , 1972. A Colossus Wakes Up,Tribune, October 5, 1972. Guiding Spirit (on Sant Fateh Singhs Death), Tribune, November 2, 1972. Who Invites?, Tribune,November 16 , 1972. 29

112. 1973 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 1974 124. 125. 126. 127. 128. 129. 130. 1982 131. 2004 132. 2008 133. 2009

Saint, Sinner and Counselor, Tribune, December 20, 1972.

Nixon in Queue, Tribune, January 30, 1973. Ministers and the Masses, Tribune, May 11, 1973. Boy or Girl?, Tribune, May 29, 1973. Distress Story, Tribune, July 26, 1973. Worth of a man Across the Seas, Tribune, July 2, 1973. Price of Socialism, Tribune, August 28, 1973. Odd Order , Tribune, February 19 , 1973. Kissingers Role, Tribune, Nov 16 , 1973. Cause and Effect, Tribune, November 30, 1973. Two Koreas, Tribune, December 13, 1973. Distortion of History, Tribune, December 31, 1973. The Citizens Right to Rebel, Tribune, January 31, 1974. Assault on Intellectual Honesty, Tribune, February, 19, 1974. Lesson of Gujarat, Tribune, March 20, 1974. Gubernatorial Woes, Tribune, March 27 , 1974. Nehru Was Not To Blame, Tribune, May 27, 1974. Let-down by Intellectuals, Tribune, June 6, 1974. Not an Inch, Tribune, July 2, 1974. Was Bhagat Singh Pro-Communist?, Tribune, May 4, 1982. Responses from Accredited Institutions, NAAC News, January 2004. Concrete Action Against Pakistan Needed, Times of India, December 31, 2008.

134. Hindi Media (On Mrinal Pandeys article), November 23, 2009. 135. Babri Masjid, The Hindu, December 8, 2009. 2010 136. Sai Baba Mystique, Bhavans Journal, January 31, 2010. 137. Clarification (On Trina Jyoti Herb), Bhavans Journal, February 15, 2010. 30

138. Live-in Relationship, The Hindu, March 31, 2010. 139. Sexual Abuse, The Hindu, Apil 7, 2010. 140. Erosion of Species, The Hindu, May 27, 2010. 141. Celebration of Valentine Day Questioned Organiser, July 18, 2010. 142. Veil Threat, The Hindu, July 22, 2010. 143. Live-in Relationship, Organiser, July 25, 2010. 144. Ban on Zakir Naiks Entry in the U.K., Organiser, August 8, 2010. 145. Asghar Ali and Islam, Bhavans Journal, August 15, 2010. 146. Why Only the Tiger?, Down to Earth, October 15, 2010. 147. Why this discrimination between animals? Bhavans Journal, November 15, 2010. 148. Military Lessons, Indian Express, December 8, 2010. 149. Factual Errors, (In Wendy Donigers book on Hinduism ) Economic and Political Weekly, December 25, 2010. 2011 150. Leave Goats Alone, Down to Earth, January 15, 2011. 151. Soul Elevating (On Sai Baba), Bhavans Journal, January 15, 2011. 152. End of Terror? (On Osama Bin Ladens Killing). The Hindu, May 4, 2011. 153. Babas Love, The Speaking tree, Times of India, May 1, 2011. 154. A Matter of Bias (Comment on Why I did not join Anna Hazare?), Indian Express, May 12, 2011. 155. Irrational on Sai Baba, Economic and Political Weekly, May 14, 2011. 156. Sri Sathya Sai Baba: A Tribute, Organiser, June 5, 2011. 157. Ramdev Sena, The Hindu, June 10, 2011. Head Examiner / Examiner / Paper Setter / Moderator Prepared Question Bank for State level Talent Search Examination, 1980. M.A. Examiner or Paper Setter for Guru Nanak Dev University, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Punjabi University, Patiala and Kurukshetra University, for about two decades before 2005. B.A. - Examiner and Head Examiner for Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab University and Punjabi University, Patiala and Kurukshetra University before 2005. Involvement in Faculty Selections Army Public School, Jalandhar Centre as a Subject Expert. Appejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar as Subject Expert. 31

Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandar as Principal. Dayanand Institutions, Solapur as Local Secretary.

Membership of University and Professional Bodies: Fellow (Senator), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 1978-80. Member, Board of Studies in History, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 1985-87. Member, Co-ordination Committee of all the three Universities of Punjab to prepare Syllabi of Ancient Indian History and Culture, 1987-88. Member, Punjab State University Text Book Board, 1993-96. Member, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Youth Welfare Advisory Committee, 2006-2008. Member, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Academic Council, 2006-2007. President, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Sports Committee (Men), 2006-2007. Member Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, College Development Council, 2006-2008. Member, Punjab History Congress, Punjabi University, Patiala (many Sessions). Member, Indian History Congress (63rd Session).

College Activities Prepared proposals/reports submitted to UGC/GNDU from time to time. Best Hindi Writer, D.A.V. College, Jalandhar, 1969-70. Editor, College Prospectus, 1988-2008. Editor, Social Sciences section of The Beas, (College Magazine)1985-1989. Editor-in-Chief, College magazine The Beas, 1990-2008. Produced special issues on the Khalsa Tercentenary Celebration, Miri-Piri, Maharaja Ranjit Singhs Coronation and Quadricentennial Celebration of the installation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. In-charge, Yoga team, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar , 1995-97. Prepared students for Quiz competitions, debates and declamation contests. Coordinator and Stage Secretary, Annual Convocation and Prize Distribution Functions, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, 1998-2005. 32

Member of various College Committees from time to time. Formerly Director, Jalandhar through Ages - a project sponsored by Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Samiti. (Punjab).

NAAC Activity Coordinator of the Steering Committee for assessment and accreditation of Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar (LKC) by NAAC. Prepared Self-Study Report and worked out strategies at the time of validation by the Peer Team. The college got A+ with highest-ever percentage in the country. Coordinated the two-day NAAC workshop of College Principals on Quality Assurance in Higher Education held at Lyallpur Khalsa College, February 2627, 2004. Invitation from Director, NAAC for Expert Review of Best Practices in Student feedback and Support Systems in the year of the Student participation in Quality Assurance, 2006. Participation acknowledged in Best Practices in Series 5 Appendix-2, A NAAC Publication, Bangalore, 2007. Monographs Guided for M.Phil Degree History of D.A.V. College, Jalandhar, Himachal Pradesh University, Simla, 2008. Social and Economic Ideas of Swami Vivekananda, Himachal Pradesh University, Simla 2008. Two Research assignments on District Gurdaspur (Punjab) and on Flora of Punjab, for the award of an IGNOU degree in Tourism, 2005. Institutions Served as Resource Person: Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Missouri. Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur. In-Service Training Centre (for Teachers), Jalandhar. U.G.C. sponsored Centers for Competitive Examinations at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and D.A.V.College, Jalandhar. Indira Gandhi National Open University -2212 (Jalandhar Centre). Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Regional Centre, Jalandhar. Cooperative Bank Staff Training Institute, Jalandhar. 33

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Coaching of I.A.S. / I.P.S. Aspirants (Under Government Scheme) Provided coaching to I.A.S. aspirants at All India Services Pre- Examination Training Centre For Scheduled Tribes (Ministry of Welfare, Government of India) at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Provided coaching to I.A.S. aspirants at Centre for Competitive Examinations (UGC Sponsored) DAV College, Jalandhar. Training of I.A.S. / I.P.S. Officers Lead seminar groups of 80 IAS trainees of I.A.S. Professional Course, Phase II, LBS National Academy of Administration, Missourie, July, 20-21, 1998. Regular invitations as Resource person for Training of I.P.S. probationers and other officers at Punjab Police Academy. Police Training (Afghan Police Personnel) Addressed Afghan officers of Police, Ministry of Interior and Personnel Departments, at Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur (Punjab) on August 8, 2002. Youth Activities / Social work 1. Selected for participation in Youth Leadership Training Camp, organized by Panjab University, Chandigarh at Tourist Home, Elgine Hall, Dalhousie, MayJune 1969. Adjudged Best Poet and Writer of the Camp. 2. Prepared script for T.V. documentary telecast on Swami Vivekanandas Birthday (rechristened as National Youth Day) on January 12, 1990. 3. Prepared T.V. script on the youth Icon, Sardar Bhagat Singh telecast in National network programme, June 1990. 4. Provided freeship, Braille and other educational facilities to the blind students of Andh Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, 2005-2008. 5. Discussed strategies as Member, Youth Welfare Advisory Committee of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 2006-2008 for channelising the energy of Youth into meaningful social activities, sports and Gurudwara service. 6. Prepared students for debates and declamation contests to participate in InterCollege competitions and Youth Festivals both as Lecturer and as Principal. 7. Involved students in tree plantation and blood donation programmes and created awareness in them about the ecological crisis facing mankind. 34

8. Motivated students to personally carry gifts and eatables on their birthday to institutions for the disabled and the derelict (Pingla ghar and Apahij Ashrama, Jalandhar). 9. Planted about 800 medicinal and ornamental trees in 63 acre campus of Dayanand Institutions, Solapur during 2008-2011. 10. Lectured on Yajna and Swine Flu, Dayanand Institutions, October 30, 2009. 11. Motivational lectures to hostellers in Dayanand Institutions, Solapur, 20092011. PROFICIENCY IN COMPUTERS: MS-Office. Extra Curricular Activities: Radio and T.V. Programmes: Participated in about 200 programmes of All India Radio and Doordarshan as: Compere Subject Expert, Book-Reviewer, and Script Writer for documentaries and features .Some of these have been included in the national pool and one in the International Pool. Panelist for selection of T.V. Programmes on DD Jalandhar, 2007-2010. Selected for whetting scripts of Political Parties for broadcast during Punjab State Legislative Assembly Elections, January 29, 2002. Script writing for T.V. documentaries in National Network Programmes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Punjab : Envious Past, Glorious Future (55 minutes), May 20, 1988. Guru Tegh Bahadur : Prophet of Hope (25 minutes ), December 13, 1988. Hari Mandir : Abode of Bliss (25 minutes), October 4, 1989. Great Masters : Dr. S.L. Mishra (25 minutes), October 4, 1989. Panjab University, Chandigarh (45 minuters). Ornaments of Punjabis (a ten minute script rendered into English). Bhagat Singh : A Life Sacred Beyond Words (25 minutes) May 1990; Telecast many times on Doordarshan. Maharaja Ranjit Singh : Man of Destiny (18 minutes), June 1990. Telecast many times. Sheetal Chhaya (20 minutes), July 11, 1991. Swami Vivekananda (30 minutes). Telecast on Jalandhar Doordarshan. January 12, 1990. Swatantra Sangram Ke Amar Senani (On Lala Lajpat Rai), (20 minutes), 35

January 28, 1992. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Photo feature on Subhash Chandra Bose (Jalandhar, August 19, 1994). Maharaja Ranjit Singh (Telecast on Jalandhar Doordarshan alone) June 1994. Guru Tegh Bahadur (telecast on Jalandhar Doordarshan alone). Jivan Ate Maut (on the death of Morarji Desai), April 10, 1995. Mother Teresa (on the death of Mother), September 5, 1997. Women in Freedom Struggle, Date not known. Jallianwala Bagh (in Punjabi), April 13, 2007.

*Note : The T.V. documentary on the Golden Temple was included in the International pool.

Radio Features: 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. The Wheel Moves on (selected by AIR, Jalandhar for National competition of Akashvani features). On Lala Lajpat Rai, sometime in 1997. On Dr. Arur Singh (an unknown martyr of Jalandhar), sometime in 1997. On Bhagat Singh, March 23, 1997. Interface with a private Radio Channel in Canada in a live show, August 2004.

*Note : Both Doordarshan and Akashvani have telecast/ broadcast programmes on my life and achievements.

Impact My Work on Swami Vivekananda figures in National Library of Australias online catalogue. My work on the Khalsa figures in International Bibliography of Sikh Studies (Springer , Netherlands) My observations on 2nd Assembly of World Religions, San Francisco, 1990 have been used as a Prolegomenon to Chapter one in its proceedings published from New York, 1990. My review of Dancing with Shiva by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniya Swami, founder of Hinduism Today, has been used extensively in American Universities for Introducing the book. Vedanta Society of New York has cited my observations in its publication on Swami Vivekananda at Parliament of Religions.

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Newsletter of leading oriental publisher, Motilal Banarsidass, recommends some of my research writings as follows: MLBD Newsletter, New Delhi, March 2000. (Hinduism during the Previous Millennium, Prabuddha Bharata, January 2000). MLBD Newsletter, New Delhi, May 1999. (Indian Renaissance Dharma World, Vol. 26, January- February 1999). MLBD Newsletter, New Delhi, May 1999. (Ecological Concerns in Hinduism), Prabuddha Bharata, January 1999).

A) Miscellaneous Activities / Achievements: Founder, Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, a spiritual organization on the rolls of Freedom, Justice and Peace Society, U.S.A. Joint Editor, Ham Bharati (a Hindi monthly, now defunct), 1972-73. Chief Guest, Exhibit of Armaments by Solapur Police, December 30, 2008. Chairperson, Science Exibition, Dayanand Kashinath Asawa High School, January 5, 2009. Guest of Honour at PNB function, Grahak Melawa, Solapur, February 14, 2009. Chief Guest, Annual Prize Distribution, Dayanand Kashinath Asawa High School, January 26, 2009. Started Centre for the Promotion of Classical Sanskrit and Modi and Brahmi Scripts, at D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, 2009. Established History Museum at Dayanand Institutions, Solapur, 2009. Chief Guest, Dayanand Cooperative Society Functions, 2009-2011. Guest of Honour at Manorama Sahitya Sammelan, December 26, 2009. Chairperson, Celebration of First Anniversary of Bharat Swabhiman Trust, Solapur. January 5, 2010. Chief Guest, Pushpa Gupta, Dayanand Model School, January 1, 2010. Chief Guest, Historical Exhibition, Solapur, January 23, 2010. Chief Guest, Ideal Teacher Award function of Rotary Club of Solapur, NorthEast, Solapur, June 29, 2010. Chairperson, Kakade Award function and for Critical Assessment of 60 Years of Indian Republic. Deshastha Rigvedi Brahmin Shikshanotejak Sanstha, Solapur, January 10, 2011.

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