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Sujata Singh
Prof Arabinda Poddar is well-known in the literary and political circles of Bengal for his strong yet positive social and political views. He has authored several books in Bengali as well as Englis...view moreProf Arabinda Poddar is well-known in the literary and political circles of Bengal for his strong yet positive social and political views. He has authored several books in Bengali as well as English on a variety of topics—literary, political, historical, and cultural. However, he prefers to write in Bengali. The author had also participated in the independence struggle and was detained for a couple of years. Poddar has written critical assessments of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (the pioneer 19th century novelist) and Rabindranath Tagore, in the backdrop of Indo-British politico-social relation; both of which were acclaimed and rewarded by Calcutta University as path-breaking works in the field of criticism. He was a visiting fellow at the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla, where he contributed significantly to the study of the resurgence of Bengali literature and culture under the impact of western systems of thought and civilization. Poddar has been twice honoured by the prestigious literary institute, Bangiya Sahitya Parishad. Additionally, the Asiatic Society has awarded him a lectureship instituted in the memory of Vidyasagar (the great social reformer of the 19th century).
Dr Sujata Singh has had a versatile experience as teacher, researcher, editor, and author. She has worked with WHO AIDS programme, has taught in high schools and colleges, and spent most of her professional life in the field of publishing—educational books and newspaper (both in India and Canada). She has co-authored social studies textbooks (geography sections) for grades 6, 7, and 8 for Encyclopedia Britannica India. She has also authored student guide and test bank (university level) for Oxford University Press Canada. Additionally, she has written innumerable articles and special features for newspapers. Singh was selected for an international assignment to South Africa by The Times of India to present a country report that published in The Times of India and The Economic Times of India with the focus on the trade potential between India and South Africaview less