Amrita Ghoshal

Dr. Amrita Ghoshal

M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Position Assistant Professor
Department Bengali
Specialization Kathasahitya, Modern Bengali Literature

Education

Degree Field of Study Institution Year
M.A. Bengali Language and Literature University of Calcutta 2011
M.Phil Bengali University of Calcutta 2014
Ph.D. Bengali University of Calcutta 2021

Contact Information

  • aghoshalamrita55@gmail.com

Teaching Experience

  •  Since 2015

Colleges served

  • Haldia Government College: 2015 - 2025
  • Bethune College: 2025 - Till Date

Research Interest

Medieval Bengali Literature, Partition Literature in Bengali, Postcolonial Bengali Literature, Bengali Diasporic Literature, The Influence of Vaishnavism on Bengali Literature, Cultural and Literary Historiography, Urban Modernity in Bengali Novels

Publications

Books

  1. Bangla Sahitye Rosonabilas (Edited), Books Space, January 2023, Kolkata, ISBN: 978-81-955952-7-3.
  2. Arbachiner Chokhe Sukumar Sen, Books Space, February 2022, Kolkata, ISBN: 978-81-955952-5-9.
  3. Prokasher Antoraale Kathasahityik Bodhisatwa Moitreyo, Dey Publishers, September 2016, ISBN: 978-81-923521-5-2.

Article published in Books:

  1. Narendranath Mitrer Chor: Antorbastab ar Bohirbastober Ghurnaborto, Bangla Chotogolper Digdiganta Dwitiyo Khondo (Edited), Progga Bikash, May 2024, Kolkata, ISBN: 978-81-938575-9-5.
  2. Pragadhunik Bangla Sahitya: Machh-Mangsho ar Mishtir Sworgorajyo, Bangla Sahitye Rosonabilas (Edited), Books Space, January 2023, Kolkata, ISBN: 978-81-955952-7-3.
  3. Lila Majumdarer ‘Sob Bhuture’r Amra-Ora Somporker Itibachok Ashwash, Goyenda, Kolpobiggan o Aloukik Sahityo Pather Bhumika (Edited), Progga Bikash, July 2022, ISBN: 978-93-91321-00-0.
  4. Rabindranather Ghore Baire - Gothon-Shilpo-Ritikotha, Ghore Baire - Bodhe o Monone (Edited), Progga Bikash, January 2016, ISBN: 978-93-83018-52-9.
  5. Premendra Mitrer ‘Paank’ - Sonkhipto Alochona, Bangla Uponyas: Pakhir Nojore (Edited), S.S. Publication, April 2015.
  6. Tuntunir Boi o Aboltabol - Abisashwar Jibjogoter Anihsesh Kothokota, Srijanshilpe Dui Purush: Upendrakishore o Sukumar (Edited), Vivekananda Sabhagriha, Belur Math, January 2014, ISBN: 978-81-928110-2-4.
  7. Tarashankarer Golpe Kaam o Mrityu Chetonaar Apurba Somonnoy, Tarashankarer Chhotogolpo Rup o Boichitryo (Edited), Ratnaboli, June 2013, ISBN: 978-93-81329-30-6.

Article published in Journals:

  1. Kon Chheleta Bhelbheleta ! O ki Henry, Gunodhor Naki Gablu!, Sahitya Bisari, December 2020, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  2. Ishwar, Bandhu, Nibedon Ar Chandidas, Sahitya Bisari, December 2019, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  3. Sukher Smriti - Suniti Kumar-Sukumar Rosayon-Sutra, Sahitya Bisari, April 2019, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  4. Samsur Rahmaner Kobita - Premer Alchemy, Sahitya Bisari, July 2018, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  5. Ana Frank-er Diary: Koishor-Srijon Ar Udgotir Trimatrik Sondorbho, Sahitya Bisari, December 2017, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  6. Buddhadeb Basur Kabyanatya Kalsondhya - Myth O Nitir Binirman, Sahitya Bisari, July 2017, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  7. Hinglaajer Pore: Amrito Laabher Akhyan, Sahitya Bisari, November 2016, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  8. Narendranath Mitrer Dehomon: Nor-Naarir Monostatwik Dorpon, Sahitya Bisari, July 2016, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  9. Kamal Kumar Majumdarer Probondho: Aakkhorik Anwikkha, Bhasha o Sangskriti, June 2016, ISSN: 2395-1842.
  10. Lakshminath Bezbaruar Golpo: Monostotwo Bonam Itihaas, Sahitya Bisari, November 2015, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  11. Somen Chander Indur: Manush-Indur-Mon, Sahitya Bisari, April 2015, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  12. Shibramer Golpo: Dadagiri Bishoyok Prostaab, Sahitya Tokko, 2014, ISSN: 2320-6160.
  13. Sitayan: Narimedher Punornirman, Sahitya Bisari, October 2014, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  14. Kobi Samsur Rahman - O-nagorik Sohoj Sadhok, Anondaa, 2014, ISSN: 2322-0716.
  15. Erendira! Marquez Ajo Beche, Sahitya Bisari, April 2014, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  16. Sharadindu Bandyopadhyayer Chaarti Uponyas: Premer Mayabi Darpan, Ashokenagar, 2014, ISSN: 2347-8101.
  17. Adhunik Chhotogolpo ar Tar Bhoutik Sondorbho, Sahitya Tokko, 2013, ISSN: 2320-6160.
  18. Kolpobigganer Chintasutre Parashuramer Gamanush Jaatir Kothaa, Sahitya Bisari, October 2013, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  19. Dhanopotir Singholjatra: Chandimangal Kabyer Kuhoki Akhyan, Sahitya Bisari, April 2013, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  20. Manik Bandyopadhayer Putul Nacher Itikotha: O-Nagorik Prakritik Akhyan, Sahitya Bisari, April 2013, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  21. Baro Ghor Ek Uthon: Daampotyer Jotil Maanchitra, Ekusher Charya Potrika, December 2012, ISSN: 2319-4871.
  22. Sur-Realism-er Anginay Pratichyer Chitrakala O Jibananander Kobita, Sahitya Bisari, October 2012, ISSN: 2278-1978.
  23. Herbart o Kangal Malshat Ebong Slang-er Bhinno Boyaan, Sahitya Bisari, May 2012, ISSN: 2278-1978.

Book Review:

  1. Ardhendu Bandyopadhyayer Pathotontro—Sonkhyatotwo Periye Egochchhe Pathok, Bibokkhito Webzine, 2nd February 2022, Link: https://bibokshitowebzine.blogspot.com/2022/02/blog-post.html
  2. Ek Olik Bastobotaar Sondhane, Ekok Matra, November 2013, RNI No. WBBEN/2000/1678.
  3. Anna Akhmatova: Jontronaake Shakkhi Rekhe, Ekok Matra, March 2013, RNI No. WBBEN/2000/1678.
  4. Ek Byatikromi Sottar Prolaap, Ekok Matra, May 2012, RNI No. WBBEN/2000/1678..

Conference/ Seminar Paper Presentation Details

  1. Presented a paper entitled Anubader Bhasha, Anubadoker Bhasha - Manobmoner Utkarsha Ar Banglabhasha in an International Seminar on “Bangla As A Classical Language: History, Culture & Future Aspirations” organized by Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan, National Library, Kolkata, and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, Government of India, 22-23rd December, 2025.
  2. Presented a paper entitled British Adhipatya Ar Great Andamaneseder Lupto Kothokota in the Modern India Section of the 40th Annual Conference (International) of Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad held at P.D. Women's College, Jalpaiguri, 17-19 January, 2025.
  3. Presented a paper entitled Jyotirmoyi Devir Epar Ganga Opar Ganga: Deshbhager Somidh ar Narir Anirban Manostatwa in a three-day State Level Workshop on “Deshbhag: Prekshit O Jotntronar Bahomanota” organized by Rabindranath Tagore Advanced Research Centre: Lady Brabourne College, in collaboration with Centre for Language Translation & Cultural Studies: Netaji Subhas Open University, 26-28 November, 2024.
  4. Presented a paper entitled Historical and Philosophical Significance of the Upanishads in the VIII. International Applied Social Sciences Congress 2024, held at Haxhi Zeka University (located in Peja, Kosovo) in Hybrid form, 2-5 October, 2024.
  5. Presented a paper entitled Bangla Sahityer Srote Notun Khorkuto --- Kritrim Buddhimotta in a two-day International Seminar on “State of the Art: Exploring Concepts and Contexts of Language across and beyond Disciplines” organized by the Department of English, Bengali, Arabic, and Sanskrit and IQAC of Dewan Abdul Gani College, Harirampur, Dakshin Dinajpur, 16-17 August, 2024.
  6. Presented a paper entitled Madhusudaner Burho Saliker Ghare Ron --- Shikor Kotota Gobhire? in a two-day State Level Seminar on “Dwishatabarshe Madhusudan: Phire Dekha” organized by the Departments of Bengali, Sanskrit, and Philosophy, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, in collaboration with The Bhawanipur Education Society College, Kolkata, with assistance from the Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal, 9-10 July, 2024.
  7. Presented a paper entitled Kritrim Buddhimotta Kolpona Bishwa ar Bangla Sahitya in a one-day International Seminar on “Samprotik Bangla Sahitya: Rup-Songrup, Anubadkormo ebong Srijonshil Lekhonir Sondhane” organized by the Department of Bengali and IQAC of Government General Degree College, Dantan-2, on 20 March, 2024.
  8. Presented a paper entitled Dr. Sukumar Sen’s Appreciation of Sylvain Levi’s Contributions to Sanskrit Literature, Language, and Oriental Studies in The Teachers’ Convention to Promote Bharatiya Jnana Paramparaa, organized by Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan and National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language, Government of India, at National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research, Kolkata, 28 January, 2024.
  9. Presented a paper entitled Bani Basur ‘Amrita’: Jiboner Ek Onyo Chhondo, Onyo Rong in a two-day International Webinar on “The Many Hues of Life: Words in Rhythm and Rhyme” organized by the Department of Bengali and IQAC of Asansol Girls’ College, 12-13 September, 2020.
  10. Presented a paper entitled Shahzad Firdauser ‘Plague’ - Mahamarir Manastotwo in a two-day International Webinar on “Pandemic Situation in Literature and Culture” organized by the Department of Bengali, Coochbehar College, 26-27 June, 2020.
  11. Presented a paper entitled Suniti Kumarer Chithi: Uchcha Shikkha Aar Matribhasha Banglar Charcha in a UGC-Sponsored Two-Day International Seminar on “Higher Education Through Mother-Tongue: Problems & Prospects” organized by the Departments of Education of Jadavpur University jointly with Byanjanbarna Foundation, 7-8 March, 2017.

Conference Proceedings:

  1. Published a paper entitled Dr. Sukumar Sener Drishtite Sylvain Levir Prachyototwo-Sadhona (Presented at the Teachers’ Convention organized by Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan [VBUSS], in collaboration with the National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language [NCPSL], Govt. of India, on 28th January, 2024, at the National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research [NITTR], Kolkata), in ‘Bharatiya Jnana Parampara’ - A Collection of Peer-Reviewed Research Articles, edited by Dr. Rajesh Kumar Saha, published by Pari, 6th April, 2024, Pg-98, ISBN: 978-81-969391-8-2.
  2. Published a paper entitled Kamalkumarer Duti Golpo: Somporker Nagorik Nirman (Presented at a One-Day International Seminar on Raja Rammohan Roy 250 at Tarakeshwar Degree College, Tarakeshwar, on 24th June, 2023), in ‘Sardha- Dwisatabarshe Raja Ram Mohan Roy o Onyanyo Sahitya- Nibandha’, edited by Dr. Mahuya Biswas, published by Tarakeshwar Degree College and Kolkata Swapnarag Paribar, 24th June, 2023, Pg-351, ISBN: 978-81-957136-5-3.
  3. Published a paper entitled Sesher Kobita - Narir Swotontro Hoye Othar Akhyan (Presented at a One-Day National Seminar on Rabindranather Srishti o Nirman: Kal Theke Kalantore at Mankar College, East Burdwan, on 6th May, 2022), in ‘Bahumatrik Rabindranath: Natun Bhabna’, edited by Dr. Prabir Kumar Pal, Dr. Arijit Bhattacharya, and Dr. Arindam Adhikary, published by Readers Service, 2nd November, 2022, Pg-36, ISBN: 978-93-92283-09-3.
  4. Published a paper entitled Sunil Gangopadhyayer Probondho: Sonaton Shilpir Shwaralipi (Presented at a One-Day International Seminar on ‘Deshbhager 75 Bochor’ at Basirhat College, North 24 Pargana, on 24th December, 2022), in ‘Probohoman Banglacharcha 6 (Second Phase)’, published by Probohoman Banglacharcha, 24th December, 2022, Pg-362, ISBN: 978-93-5777-181-8.
  5. Published a paper entitled Hemangini Devir Manorama: Unish Shotoker Banglar Narisomaj (Presented at a One-Day International Seminar on ‘Desh-Kaal-Somaj Prekkhite Bangla Sahitya at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandir, Belur Math, on 16th December, 2022), in ‘Bangla Sahitya Desh Kaal o Somajer Prekkhite’, Vol-II, edited by Tapan Mandal, Dipankar Mallik, and Tapas Pal, published by Swami Mahaprajnananda and The Gouri Cultural and Educational Association, 16th December, 2022, Pg-34, ISBN: 978-93-92110-48-1.

Popular Articles:

  1. Amritoloke Sangsaptak Sadhak, Ekak Matra, December 2024. The most popular blog of our bi-monthly magazine in Bangla on contemporary socio-economic and cultural issues. Link.
  2. Keu Shabda Koro Na, Ekak Matra, November 2024. The most popular blog of our bi-monthly magazine in Bangla on contemporary socio-economic and cultural issues. Link.
  3. Nirdwidho Golam Murshid, Ekak Matra, August 2024. The most popular blog of our bi-monthly magazine in Bangla on contemporary socio-economic and cultural issues. Link.
  4. Aur Ahista … Sakkhi Udhas, Ekak Matra, February 2024. The most popular blog of our bi-monthly magazine in Bangla on contemporary socio-economic and cultural issues. Link.
  5. Swarger Abhagi, Ekak Matra Magazine, July-September 2023. Link.
  6. Adalot o Ekti Meye, Ekak Matra, October 2022. The most popular blog of our bi-monthly magazine in Bangla on contemporary socio-economic and cultural issues. Link.
  7. Holi Hok Sombhromsuchok, Ekak Matra, March 2022. The most popular blog of our bi-monthly magazine in Bangla on contemporary socio-economic and cultural issues. Link.
  8. Ja Alochona Naki Nishiddho, Ekak Matra, October 2021. The most popular blog of our bi-monthly magazine in Bangla on contemporary socio-economic and cultural issues. Link.
  9. Bokkhokahon, Ekak Matra, January 2021. The most popular blog of our bi-monthly magazine in Bangla on contemporary socio-economic and cultural issues. Link.
  10. Kkhoma Karo Trikaloggo, Ekak Matra, April 2021. The most popular blog of our bi-monthly magazine in Bangla on contemporary socio-economic and cultural issues. Link.

Awards and Achievements

  • Awarded the Gold Medal in 2017 by the University of Calcutta for securing First Class First in the M.A. examination held in 2011.
  • Nominated in 2011 for the President of India’s Gold Medal for General Proficiency.
  • Conferred with the Dr. Pratap Chandra Chandra Award in 2011 by Sadinama for achieving First Position in the M.A. final examination.
  • Awarded the Kamala Bala Pal Studentship in 2010 for securing the highest position in the M.A. (Part-1) examination at the University of Calcutta.
  • Conferred with the Bani Basu Memorial Prize in 2009 for attaining the highest marks in the Bengali Honours examination among female students at Presidency College.
  • Awarded the Prof. Amulyadhan Mukherjee Birth Centenary Plaque in 2009 for securing the highest marks in the Bengali Honours examination at Presidency College.
  • Awarded the Arun Sarkar Memorial Medal in 2008 for achieving.

Short Documentary Filmmaking

Academic Membership

  • Life Member of Little Magazine Library O Gabeshana Kendra.
  • Life Member of Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture.
  • Life Member of Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad.