Scholarly Interests:

As an instructor at Mount Royal University for over 13 years, I have taught Liberal Studies courses— including 1201, 1202, and 1404 and English (0130) to a diverse student body. Additionally, I have taught Liberal Studies courses such as Myth & Literature (212) and Critical Practice: Interpretive Research (124) at the Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary.

My interests include Indian Literature, American Literature, and Cultural Studies. I have published extensively on socio-cultural issues in Indian culture from the Sahitya Academy, Delhi (India's premier literary institution that publishes literature in 24 languages). Several of my peer-reviewed articles and poems are available on JSTOR.

Teaching Statement:

My teaching and research focus on integrating diverse knowledge systems and alternative thinking patterns to foster effective learning in an inclusive environment. The strength of an orchestra lies in its diversity and complexity, and I believe the same is true for the classroom. I like to explore dialogic arguments through both canonical texts and deceptively simple narratives. My classroom fosters an atmosphere of openness and ease, encouraging students to bring bold and alternative ideas forward. I strive to help students move beyond simplistic notions of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ to challenge conventional binaries and, at times, accept uncomfortable truths. Problem-solving requires risk-taking and the space to make mistakes, and it is critically important that students can trust each other with that vulnerability. The classroom, then, is not a congregation of faceless individuals. It is the public face of reason, reflection, and student voice-their moment of disclosure. With training in American Literature and extensive experience teaching Liberal Studies, Cultural Studies, Indian and Comparative Literature, I approach the classroom as a space where intellectual inquiry, ethical reflection, and creative expression intersect.

Relevant Publications and/or Presentations:

The Penguin Book of Poems on the Indian City: A Poetic Journey Through 37 Indian Cities Exploring Their Stories, Struggles and Spirit. Ed. Bilal Moin (2025). ( poems included in this anthology)

Hungarian Poetry: Dread, Dreams, and Ecstasies: “Nation’s Poetry as Language” (Ten Modern Hungarian Poets) Review Article. The Book Review. July 2009. 

"The Changing Configurations of the Indian Short Story: Sites, Semantics and Space" Indian Literature Vol. 48 (220) March-April 2004.

“Between Being and Becoming” Book Review Article. The Book Review XXV11 No. 3, March 2004.

“The Veil and Beyond: Ismat Chughtai’s Brave New World.” Journal of Social Sciences and Languages. Indian Institution of Advanced Studies, Shimla, 2004.

"Tradition, Modernity and the Landscapes of Ritual and Belief: Nirmal Verma's 'The Burning Bough' and UR Ananthamurthy's 'Why Not Worship in the Nude?" Indian Literature (122) 2003.

Transl. Mahesh Dattani. The Final Solutions (play), Sahitya Academy Press, Delhi, January 2003. My translation of Dattani's national award-winning play on ethnic conflict has been performed numerous times across the country.