रूचि त्यागी / DR. RUCHI TYAGI ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (Reader) in POLITICAL SCIENCE

Profile of the Faculty/Officer
Name & Designation
DR. RUCHI TYAGI ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (Reader) in POLITICAL SCIENCE (Teaching since August 1984)
Education
M.A.(DU 1982), M.PHIL.(DU 1984), PH.D. (DU 1992)
Publications (Books/Articles/Papers etc.)
BOOKS: 2007, Indian Politics in Comparative Perspectives, New Delhi: Mayur Paper Back. 2004, Indian Government and Politics, New Delhi: Mayur Paperbacks. 2001, Secularism in Multi-Religious Indian Society, New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications. 1999, Indian Political Thought, (Co-authored with Dr. Ram Rattan), New Delhi: K.L. Malik & Sons. 1999, Bharitiya Rajnitik Chintan, (Co-authored with Dr. Ram Rattan), New Delhi: K.L. Malik & Sons. PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS IN EDITED BOOKS: 2009, "Impact of Globalization on Rural India", in Shubendu Raj Singh & Mahendra Pratap Singh (Ed.), India in the Globalizing Era: A Multidisciplinary Perspective, Delhi: Manak Publications Pvt Ltd., 250-279. 2007, "Grantha Adhyayan: Tathyagat Avam Sandarbhgat" (Reading Classic: Textual & Contextual), In Manoj Sinha (Ed.), Gandhi Adhyayan, New Delhi: Orient Longman, 1-15. 2000, "Administration in Ancient India: A Study of its Administrative and FINANCIALStructures", in Noorjahan Bawa (ed.), Public Policy and Administation; Normative Concerns, New Delhi: Uppal Publishing House, 35-72. 1999, "Gandhi and The Hindu-Muslim Question", in Suman Khanna Aggarwal (ed.), India 50 Years of Independence: 1947-97(Status, Growth & Development), Delhi: B.K. Publishing Corporation, 181-204. 1992, "Place of Religion in Canada's Social & Political System", in Dr.Ram Rattan (ed.), Canadian Political System in 1990s, Delhi: Kalinga Publications, 318-342. PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALS 2008-09, "Medical Pluralism: Viability of Holistic Medicine for Integrating Alternative Health System", Yearly Academic Journal, Kalindi College, Vol. 8, 62-91. 2007-08, "Economic Liberalization' coincided with ´Political Federalization´ in India ", in Yearly Academic Journal, Kalindi College, Vol 7, 19-58. 2007, "The Relevance of Gandhi's Economic Swaraj: In the Era of 21st Century Globalization", South Asia Politics, October: 17-23. 2007, "Judicial Activism: Affirmative Action or Judicial Populism", South Asia Politics, September: 25-35. 2007, "Election of First Women President: Politics of Presidential Elections", South Asia Politics, August: 26-35. 2007, "Gandhi wanted a Woman Head of the State", South Asia Politics, July: 17-18. 2006, "Role of Regional Political Parties in India", South Asia Politics, July: 38-47. 2006, "Impact of Globalization on Indian State: From an Interventionist to a Regulatory State", South Asia Politics, June: 29-37. 2006, "The Hindu Women and Equal Inheritance Rights", South Asia Politics, February: 35-46. 2006, "Indian Democracy on Crossroads", South Asia Politics, March: 36-46. 2004 "From Parliamentary Majesty to Parliamentary Misconduct", South Asia Politics, November: 39-47. 2004, Electoral Reforms: From Seshan to Krishnamurthy (With Special Reference to the General Election 2004), South Asia Politics, July: 27-34. 2004 "The Mandate of 2004 Elections", South Asia Politics, June: 7-13. 2004 "The Uniform Civil Code", South Asia Politics, New Delhi, January: 32-39. 2003 "Communalism in Indian Politics", published in Journal South Asia Politics, May: 34-40. 2003-04 "Gandhi´s Experiments on Strikes vis-à-vis Supreme Court´s Verdict on Strikes" in Kalindi College Yearly Academic Journal, vol. 3, 85-92. Contributions in Encyclopedia of Hinduism, jointly published by University of South Carolina, USA and India Heritage Research Foundation, Rishikesh, Uttaranchal, India. Antar Rajya Sambandh (Inter-State Relations) Apaddharma (Dharma of Distress) Bala Political Espionage Janapada (The People and Territory) Mandala (Theory of Circle of States) Kara Nirdharana (Assessment of Taxation) Kara Mukta Samstha (Tax Free Institutions) Kara-Sidhanta (Theories of Taxation) Kutaniti (Diplomacy) Secularism (Hindu Perspective PUBLICATIONS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS "Politics of Permanent Exceptionalism: A Comparative Study of Right to Strike in India and Canada", XXI International Conference on Canadian Studies, held at Hyderabad, 24-26 February, 2005. "Gender Justice and Common Civil Code: A Study of Indian and Canadian Experiences", presented during XX International Conference on Canadian Studies, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 27-29 February, 2004 "Sanskrit Literature as Source of Political Thought and Institutions", World Sanskrit Conference, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, 6-7 April 2001. "Politics of Permanent Exceptionalism and Its Impact on the Canadian Labour Movement" presented during a conference on 'Managing Change in 21st Century', held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Organized by Shastri Indo Canadian Institute, New Delhi, 12 January 1996. "The Politics of Referendum in Contemporary Canada", presented at XI Annual International Conference on Canadian Studies, organized by Indian Association for Canadian Studies, in April 1995. "Politics of Separation, Secession and Violence vis-à-vis the Politics of Social Integration Through Non-Violence", (Competitive Roles Played by Gandhi & Jinnah in the last decade of India's Struggle for Freedom), paper presented at British Council, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, January 1997. "Spiritualization and Secularization of Politics for Social Development and Change: A Comparative Study of the Legacies of Reinold Niebuhr and Mahatma Gandhi", paper presented at USEFI, Hailey Road, New Delhi, March 1994. "Secularism in the East and the West: A Comparative Empirical Study of its Theoretical and Factual Perceptions in India and America of Our Times", paper presented at USEFI, Hailey Road, New Delhi, October 1992 PRESENTATION OF PAPERS 2009, "Dual Citizenship & Indian Diaspora", National Seminar on "Indian Diaspora in the era of Globalization: Implications for India", 21 February, held at India International Centre, organized by Foundation for India Development Initiative & sponsored by ICSSR. 2007, "Medical Pluralism: Viability of Holistic Medicine for Integrating Alternative Health System", Joint Regional Conference organized by International Political Science Association (IPSA) RC 25 & RC 39 on "Comparative Health Policies within Welfare States in Developing Societies, 15-16 October, held at South Delhi Campus, University of Delhi. 2007, "The Relevance of Gandhi's Economic Swaraj in the Era of 21st Century Globalization ", UGC National Conference on "Gandhi´s Satyagraha Centenary: 21st Century Challenges", March 23 and 24, Hindu College, University of Delhi. 2006, "Role and Scope of Regional Political Parties in Indian Politics", during a Seminar on "Significance and Role of Regional Political Parties in Contemporary Indian Politics", April 16, organized by Management Services of India (MSI) held at India International Centre, sponsored by ICSR. 2006, "Ways to read Gandhi´s Hind Swaraj; With special reference to Ball and Skinner", March 17, Dr. Zakir Hussain College (Eve.), University of Delhi. 2006, "Ways to Read a text : Textual and Contextual", February 28, during a Seminar on "Reading Gandhi", Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi. 2005, "Secularism in Multi Religious Indian Society", March 22, "Contemporary India", CPDHE, University of Delhi "Gandhi´s Secularism and Multi-Religious Indian Society" sent for publication in the Journal of University of Leicester, U.K. 2003, "Gandhi´s Experiments of Strikes vis-à-vis Supreme Court´s Verdict on Strikes", presented during Talk Show, organized in Kalindi College, University of Delhi, 6 September. 2003, "The Constitutional and Legal Rights of Indian Women" presented in the Kalindi College (sponsored by Women´s Development Centre of the College) during first week of February. 2003, "We The People" presented in Kalindi College on January 24, as a part of Republic Day Celebrations in the College 1998, "Secularism in India: Before and After Independence", presented during Seminar held in Kalindi College to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Indian Independence, entitled ´Fifty Years of Indian Independence´, on 10 February. 1997, "Secularism in India", presented during Refresher Course for PGT Grade Teachers of Delhi Administration, organized by CBSE, 13 June. 1997, "Ethics and Politics and Relevance of Gandhian Alternative", during a Seminar on ´Global Relevance of Gandhi´, held at Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi, on 8-9 February. 1996, "Techniques of Statecraft in Kautilya´s Arthashastra", Jesus and Mary College, 15 September. 1996, "Gandhi´s Concept of Sarvodaya", presented during Inter-national Seminar held in Kalindi College on ´Relevance of Gandhi in the 21st Century´ on 12 March. 1995, "Political Thoughts of Kautilya", presented in Jesus & Mary College, 19 December. 1995, "Quebec Referendum: An Outcome of Meechlake and Charlottetown Accords", School of Linguistics, J.N.U. on 11 December. 1995, "Gandhi´s Concept of Swaraj", presented during workshop on ´Indian Political Thought´, organized by C.P.D.H.E., University of Delhi, 28 July. 1995, "Gandhi´s Concept of Secularism", presented during National Seminar on ´Gandhi and His Contemporary Relevance´, held at Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi, 30 March. RESEARCH PAPERS UNDER PRINT (Submitted) "B.R.Ambedkar´s Contribution to the Study of Indian Economics" for the book under print on Bhim Rao Ambedkar, being edited by Prof S.N. Mishra, Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). "Politics of Communalism", for the book Indian Politics in Comparative Politics, being edited by Prof. M. P. Singh, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi.
Area of professional interest
INDIAN POLITICS & INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
Any other information
Awards: INTERNATIONAL HONOURS 2006, Selected as Chair of Indian Studies / Visiting Associate Professor of "Indian Civilization & South Asian Affairs" at the Osh State University, Osh C/o Embassy of India, Bishkek, Kyrghysthan (Central Asia), by Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) for a period of two years. 986, Selected as Programme Producer, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), London, U.K. for a period of 4 ¼ years. MEMBERSHIP OR FELLOWSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL /ACADEMIC BODIES ILLL-FELLOW in POLITICAL SCIENCE, 2009, appointed by Institute of Life Long Learning, University of Delhi, to encourage professional development in higher-education through research, seminars, symposiums and seminars. INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP: Shastri Indo-Canadian Faculty Enrichment Fellowship 1996 - 97. Worked in Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada from May 23 - June 19, 1996. Drafted a Course & Updated Bibliography on `Canadian Government and Politics' for Post-Graduation Course in India VISITING FELLOW, Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi, 1996-98. Drafted Diploma Courses in Gandhian Studies, Nehruvian Studies, Ambedkar Studies, and also on Indian Cultural Heritage OTHER DISTINCTIONS As Coordinator, Political Science Quizzes, Institute of Life Long Learning (ILLL), University of Delhi, developing Question Bank for all Under- Graduate Papers in Political Science to be downloaded on ILLL Web Portal to facilitate students for Online Self-Revision and Self-Assessment RESOURCE PERSON for ´Short Term Post-Graduation Certificate-Course ´ on "Understanding Gandhi", sponsored by Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi. Lectures Delivered on 15th& 17th December, 2005 and also on 4th & 7th February, 2006, from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. on all days. Themes: Gandhi´s Concept of Swaraj: Nature of State & State Sovereignty Satyagraha as a Means of Conflict Resolution and its Relevance Today Gandhi´s Critique of Modern Western Civilization Gandhi´s Internationalism in the Era of Globalization Recipient of Minor Research Project Grant, UGC, 1986 INSERVICE COURESES ATTENDED Refreshers Course on "Contemporary India", CPDHE, University of Delhi, March 07 – March 31, 2005 Refreshers Course on "Indian Political Thought, CPDHE, University of Delhi, March 1994 (Three Weeks) Refreshers Course, ASC, Jawaharlal Nehru University, April 15 – May 10, 1991. Orientation Course, CPDHE, University of Delhi, April 5 – May 2, 1989. Five short Computer Courses from Delhi University Computer Centre, 1999. AS PANELIST / COLUMNIST Appointed by ZeiTGeiST Publications as Columnist for the monthly magazine titled ZeiTGeiST Asia. Would be contributing a series of articles beginning with "The Discovery of India " that reflects the insight of indigenous society and state. Contributing as a regular Panelist for "Aks Bar Aks", women oriented live Talk Show on Pragya Channel. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS ATTENDED Conference Chaired by Canadian Prime Minister on Canadian Federalism organized by Canadian Study Centre at South Delhi Campus on 31 August 1998. Participated in the Australia-Indian New Horizons in Education and Training Conference held on 24-25 October 1996 in New Delhi Attended and actively participated in a workshop on "Canada and World Affairs" organized by Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada while working for Faculty Enrichment Fellowship, sponsored by Shastri Indo Canadian Institute in 1996. Attended International Conferences/Workshops at Canadian High Commission, New Delhi; Shasrti Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi; Canadian Educational Centre, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi; Embassy of United States of America; USIS; USEFI, New Delhi POST GRADUATE TEACHING Course 7: Compulsory Paper of Second Semester, , Themes In Indian Political Thought. (Since 2005) Course 19(a): Ancient Indian Political Thought at South Delhi Campus, University of Delhi. (1995-96 to 2002-2003) Course 20: Jointly taught (with Prof. Subroto Mukherjee) Modern Indian Political Thought at South Delhi Campus, University of Delhi. EXAMINATION WORK Head Examiner and Paper Setter of M.A. Course (19a) in Ancient Indian Political thought (1997-98 to 2000-01) Member of the Board of Examiners and Moderators for B.A. (Pass) paper of Indian Government and Politics (Since 2002-03) Member, Board of Examiners & Moderators, B.A. Pass Political Science, Paper II Head Examiner, B.A. Pass Political Science, Paper II, Supplementary Examination (2003-04) Member, Board of Examiners and Evaluators, B.A. (Hons) Journalism, Paper I (Indian Government and Politics) (2002-03, 2003-04) Examiner and Evaluator of B.A. I & II Year Political Science Courses, Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth (Deemed University). Examiner and Evaluator of CSIR conducted National Competitive Examination in Public Administration for Senior Grade Officers. Paper Setter of CSIR-conducted 'Combined Administrative Services Examination' in Political Science/Public Administration, 1997-98. CONTRIBUTION TO DISTANT EDUCATION 1987-1996, Participated in UGC's Countrywide Class Room telecasted by Doordarshan, as a Free-Lancer and a frequent Announcer. DESIGN OF NEW COURSES As member Sub-Committee of Courses, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, contributed for the revision of Indian Political Thought (Paper III) of B.A. (Hons) Political Science in 2008 Drafted a Course and updated Bibliography for Post-Graduate level Course on "Canadian Government and Politics" to be taught in Indian Universities. It was a part of Shastri Indo-Canadian Faculty Enrichment Fellowship 1996-97 (Availed from May 23 to June 19, 1997 in Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada) As member of Committee of Courses, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, contributed for the newly inducted Course on Indian Political Thought (Paper III) of B.A. (Hons) Political Science in 1996. While working as Visiting Fellow at Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi during 1996-98, drafted Diploma Courses in Gandhian Studies, Nehruvian Studies, Ambedkar Studies, and also on Indian Cultural Heritage. Participated in three-days CBSE Political Science Workshop to draft "Learning Objectives" (Political Science) for Class XII, in August 1987. ORGANIZED SEMINARS / SYMPOSIUMS Organized lectures by: Dr. R.P. Pradhan on "From Raj to Swaraj", February 12, 2008 in the College. Prof. Bidyut Chakrabarti, Head, Department of Political Science and Prof. Subrato Mukherje, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, on "Relevance of Gandhi´s Ideas in Contemporary India", September 26, 2007 in the College Hall. Prof. Pushpesh Pant, from Department of Diplomacy, School of International Studies, J.N.U. on 24th January 2005. Prof. Ramashrey Roy, Center for Developing Societies, on the topic "The Contextual Relevance of the Hind Swaraj" on 28th September, 2005 at 10.30 a.m. in the College Hall. Prof. Bidyut Chakrabarti on "Changing Trends in Public Administration", March 16, 2006 in Kalindi College. Organized a Talk Show on Gandhi´s Experiments of Strikes and the Supreme Court´s Verdict on Strikes" on September 6, 2003 in Kalindi College. Speakers included Mr. Anil Naurya, Senior Supreme Court Advocate and six students who presented papers. Organized a Symposium on "Electoral Reforms in India: The Role of Media" on November 21, 2002 in Kalindi College. Panelists were: Justice Rangnath Misra, Shri Romesh Bhandari, and other eminent media persons. One-Day national Seminar in Kalindi College on "Indian Democracy in 50 Years" in February 10, 1998. Convened a Symposium on the Constitution of India on December 4, 1998. As a Visiting Fellow at Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi organized a number of Seminars Gandhi and His Critics (January 18, 1997 at Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi) Conflict Resolution and Gandhi (February 5-7, 1997 at Room No. 56, Arts Faculty Building, University of Delhi) Global Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi (March 8-9, 1997, Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi) One Day International Seminar in Kalindi College on "Relevance of Gandhi in 21st Century" on March 12, 1996 co-sponsored by Department of Political Science, University of Delhi and Kalindi College; CONVENER OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES Produced and presented LCD Presentation on Kalindi College, during Orientation Course, July 14, 2006. Convened Inter-College Festival LEHREN 2003, and also LEHREN 2004 comprising 25 inter-college events in various fields. Compared ceremonial functions and Seminars at the College and a variety of public platforms. As Convener of Gandhi Study Circle organized: Inter-College and Intra-College Quiz Competitions Inter College Paper Reading Competition on Gandhi on Ethics and Morality; Gandhi's Gujarat: Then and Now; and Gandhi on Socio Economic Reforms. Organized various Lectures of eminent personalities Organized a Quiz to commemorate Golden Jubilee of Indian Independence on August 12, 1998. Supervised various college teams for Debates, Declamation, Quiz, Solo and Folk Dances, Fancy Dress Shows, Collage making, Caption Writing, Cartoon Making, Tickle Your Nerves, ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE in Kalindi College BURSAR, (December 12, 2007 -2009) Member, Building-Sub Committee of the Governing Body, contributing for the Infrastructural Expansion of the College Member, Development Committee (2008-09) Member, Academic Committee (1992-93, 2004-06, 2008-09) Member, Purchase Committee (2008-2009) Member, Workload Committee (2008-09) Convener, Fee-restructure Committee (2008-09) Member, Coordination Committee for Journalism (1992-94, 2002-2005) Co-Convener, College Annual Day (2005 & 2008) Convener, College Festival LEHREN (2003 & 2004) Faculty Representative in Governing Body (1994-95) Teacher-In-charge, Department of Political Science (1993-95) Member, Library Committee (1995-1997) Member, Grievance Committee (1994-95) Staff Advisor, Women Development Centre (1991-93) PARTICIPATION WITH DISTINCTION IN CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Inter University Seminar, organized by Shiksha Mandal, Wardha; 1981, Won the cash award of Rs. 100/- Shri Ram Memorial Inter-College Debate, 1979, Won First Prize of Rs. 1000/- Inter-College Debate organized by Delhi Police, 1979, won First prize of Rs. 500/- Inter-College Debate Organized by Daulat Ram College, 1980, Won First individual Prize and also the Best Team Trophy. Inter-College Debate organized by Lady Shri Ram College, 1980, Won Second Prize. Inter-College Debate organized by Gargi College, 1979, Won First Prize and Also the Best Team Trophy Inter College Debate organized by Sri Venkateshwara College, 1978 and 1979, both the years won First and Second Prizes respectively along with Best Team Trophy. Inter College Speech Competition at A.R.S.D. College in 1977-78, Won First prize. Inter-College Debate sponsored by SCOPE in 1979 and 1980, Won Second and Third prizes respectively and also the Best Team Trophy. Debate sponsored by the National council for Co-operative Training in 1978, won the Certificate of Merit. Inter College Debate organized at Kamala Nehru College, 1978 & 1979, won Second and Third Prizes respectively.
Contact Address
Phone (O):011-25787604 Phone (R): -011-26142090 Cell: Email:ruchityagi@hotmail.com Fax: