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Abhas Dharananda Rajopadhyaya, 2015

Abhas Dharananda Rajopadhyaya

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अाभास धरानन्द राजोपाध्याय

M.Phil. in English *, MA (Anthropology, 2017), MA MCJ (2013, PU Gold-medalist)

Kathmandu, Nepal

'ABHAS DHARANANDA RAJOPADHYAYA is currently a lecturer of MA MCJ at Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Kantipur City College. He has an exceptional academic record of receiving three-gold medals, including Purbanchal University Gold Medal 2013 as university topper securing CGPA 4.00 out of 4.00. He has also been awarded Nepal Vidyabhusan 'Kha by Rt. Hon. President of Nepal.  Rajopadhyaya is pursuing M.Phil. (English) from Pokhara University and also has an MA (Anthropology) from Tribhuvan University as well. He has worked as assistant researcher for a project at Hanumandhoka Durbar Square Museum Development Committee, and is a Board Member of Newa Film Society. His research interest includes folklore, myth, media, cultural/ritual anthropology, oral history, Newar studies among others. He has worked as sub-editor for a cultural paper Amalekh Weekly for almost seven years (since 2006), and has published several articles in national papers. He has presented few research papers on folklore studies of Nepal at national and international conferences, and his works have been published in national journals too.

Academics

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  • 2018 = M.Phil. in English (pursuing) from Institute for Advanced Communication, Education & Research (IACER), Kathmandu
  • 2017 = MA (Anthropology) from Tri-Chandra College, Kathmandu
  • 2013 = MA Mass Communication & Journalism (MA MCJ) from Kantipur City College (KCC), Kathmandu

Affiliations

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Lecturer, MA MCJ at Kantipur City College (affiliated to Purbanchal University)

Editor, KCC Media Journal published by Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Kantipur City College

Independent Researcher (Cultural History, Cultural Anthropology)

Life Member, Next Generation Programme, Hanumandhoka Durbar Museum Development Committee, Nepal Government

Life Member, Newa Film Society

Interests

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Interested in heritage, intangible cultural heritage, cultural anthropology, South Asian studies, Newar studies, communication, folklore, mythology, oral history, mass media

Publications/Papers

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Awards

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  • 2015 = Nepal Vidhyabhoosan 'Kha' from Rt. Honorable President of Nepal
  • 2013 = Purbanchal University (PU) Topper Gold Medal, 2013
  • 2013 = Narayan Prasad Koirala Gold Medal, 2013
  • 2013 = Om Prakash Goyal Gold Medal, 2013
  • 2010 = LCCI Nepal Award