Research Papers/Articles

Related to Areas of Specialisation
1. “A Review of Lyle Bachman’s Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing” in Focus on English, Vol.7/1, 1991, pp. 46-47.

2. “‘Kubla Khan’: The Gandiose Dream of a Divine Artificer” in Prajna, Vol.2/2, 1994, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, pp.1-29.

3. “A Review Article on Katha Prize Stories, Vol.3” in Mimamsa, Vol.1/1, 1995, Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, pp. 80-88.

4. “Decolonising: Implications for English Education” in Decolonisation: A Search for Alternatives edited by Adesh Pal, Anupam Nagar, and Tapas Chakraborty (Creative Books, New Delhi, 2001), pp.159-180.

5. “Women’s Language: Problems in Research” in Shakti: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Women’s Empowerment in India, edited by Ranjana Harish and Bharathi Harishan-kar (Rawat Publications, Jaipur and New Delhi, 2003), pp.145-163.

6. “Gynocentricism in Short Stories of Mulk Raj Anand” in The Twentieth Century Short Stories in English, edited by Kamal Mehta (Creative Books, New Delhi, 2004), pp.46-96.

On Vallabh Vidyanagar
1. “Charutar Vidya Mandal and Vallabh Vidyanagar: A Vision of their Development in the Next Few Decades” in Golden Jubilee Volume of Charutar Vidya Mandal, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 1996, pp.262-283.

2. “A Report on Institutions in Vallabh Vidyanagar” (Co-authored with Dr A M Merchant) in Golden Jubilee Volume of Charutar Vidya Mandal, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 1996, pp.284-293.

3. Local “Institution Building in Vallabh Vidyanagar” (Co-authored with Prin. R C Desai and Dr A M Merchant) in Symposium on Education Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Charutar Vidya Mandal, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 1996, pp.28-40.

4. “A Visionary’s Dream Unfolds” (An essay on Dr H M Patel and HMPIETR’s contribution to English Studies co-authored with Dr R P Jadeja), |V|, Special Issue 323, Vol.11/1, 1997 (Charutar Vidya Mandal, Vallabh Vidyanagar), pp.56-60.

Monographs
1. Understanding Communication: Frequently Asked Questions, Vallabh Vidyanagar and Ahmedabad: Nirav & Roopal Prakashan, 2005, pp.1-41.

2. Mastering Communication Skills: Frequently Asked Questions, Vallabh Vidyanagar and Ahmedabad: Nirav & Roopal Prakashan, 2005, pp.1-43.

Workbook
A Workbook of English Grammar for students of Standard XII offering English (HS) co-author with Mrs Uma R Desai for Sandarbh Prakashan, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 1985.

Co-edited Books/Volumes
1. English (HL) Textbook for Standard XII (Co-editors Dr Rakesh Desai and Mrs Himadriben Vyas) for Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks, Gandhinagar, 1995.

2. CVM Golden Jubilee Volume (Editor, English Section), Charutar Vidya Mandal, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 1996.

3. A Symposium on “The Educational Scenario in 21st Century: Problems and Prospects” (Co-editor Principal R C Desai), Charutar Vidya Mandal, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 1996.

4. In Search of a Third Space for National Harmony beyond Godhra Carnage and Its Aftermath (Co-editors Principal R C Desai and Dr Manoj Soni), Sardar Patel University (for Bhaikaka Adhyayayan Ekam Prakalp and Sardar Vallabhbhai Centre in the University), Vallabh Vidyanagar, 2002.

Individual Translations
1. “Narmada Project: A National Need” – An Interview given by Head of “Antarbharati” and former Managing Editor of the Marathi Weekly “Sadhana”, Shri Yadunath Thatte to Professor Suresh Yavadashiwar, translated from Gujarati into English in 1991, Narmada Project for Environment Health (Crest Associates, Vallabh Vidyanagar), pp.49-62.

2. A Report of the Proceedings of a Seminar on the Problems and Prospects of the Development of the Eastern Belt of Gujarat, translated from Gujarati into English in 1994 (Shramik Vikas Sansthan, Baroda).

3. “The Enslaved”, translation of a Kannada short story by Devnoor Mahadeo from its Hindi version into English in Mimamsa, Vol.2/2, 1996 (Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar), pp.45-48.

4. “Story of A Deceased”, translation of an Urdu short story by Akhtar Mohiuddin from its Hindi version into English in Mimamsa, Vol.4/1, 1998, (Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar), pp.23-31.

5. R C Desai, “Godhra Carnage and Its Aftermath in Perspective”, translation from Gujarati into English. In Search of a Third Space for National Harmony beyond Godhra Carnage and Its Aftermath edited by Principal R C Desai, Dr Javed Khan, and Dr Manoj Soni, Sardar Patel University (for Bhaikaka Adhyayayan Ekam Prakalp and Sardar Vallabhbhai Centre in the University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 2002), pp.1-10.

6. Chandrakant Patel, “Some Thoughts on Godhra Carnage and Its Aftermath, translation from Gujarati into English. In Search of a Third Space, pp.39-46.

7. Swami Sacchidanandji, “Godhra Carnage and Its Aftermath”. In Search of a Third Space, pp. 55-76.

Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/SIEs/Refresher Courses
Attendance in Various Academic Programmes
1. Two Summer Institutes in English. Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar in 1985 and 1986.

2. A Refresher Course in English. Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar in 1993.

3. 3 International Conferences/Symposia, 9 National Seminars, 12 State-Level Seminars, 2 All India English Teachers’ Conferences, 6 Workshops, 2 Symposia.

Assistance in Organising Various Academic Programmes
Assisted my Department in organising 1 All India English Teachers’ Conference, 3 SIEs, 6 Refresher Courses, 3 National Seminars, 4 State-Level Seminars, 3 Workshops on Materials Preparation thus far from 1981 onward.

Academic Collaborations
Resource Person: SIEs/Orientation/Refresher Courses
1. Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. Advanced Summer Institute in English Language Teaching in 1987.

2. Department of English in 1993, and 2000-02 and Department of Sociology, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar in 2000-02.

3. Department of English, Gujarat University (3) in 2000-02 and (3) in 2003-06, Hemchandra Acharya North Gujarat University (2) in 2000-02, and Bhavnagar University (2) in 2000-02.

4. Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (1) in 2000-01.

UGC Teachers’ Exchange/Visiting Fellowship Programmes
1. Department of English, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat. UGC Teachers’ Exchange Programme in 1993-94.

2. Department of English, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar. UGC Visiting Fellowship Programme every alternate year from 1995 to 2001.

3. Department of English, Hemchandra Acharya North Gujarat University, Patan. UGC Visiting Fellowship Programme in 1996-97, 2001-02, and 2002-03.