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Dr. NICHOLAS LAKRA

Assistant Professor and Coordinator
Department of Culture and Media Studies
Assistant Professor and Joint Faculty
Department of Society - Technology Interface

Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication, Banaras Hindu University (BHU); Varanasi; Master of Journalism, Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriyavidyalaya, Bhopal; NET Journalism and Mass Communication; PG. Diploma in Human Rights, Indian Institute of HR, Delhi

Lakra.nicholas@curaj.ac.in

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  • Journalism and Media studies
  • Intercultural communication
  • Communication Research (Content Analysis)
  • Human Rights Studies
  • Tribal and Indigenous people
  • Heritage
  • Culture and Museum studies

Academics

Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

The title of Ph.D. thesis: ‘A critical Analysis on tribal representation in mainstream media

in India’ pursued under the supervision of Prof. Sisir Basu, Dept. of Journalism & Mass communication (BHU).

Master of Journalism (M.A.):  Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal

UGC-NET: Mass Communication and Journalism

P.G. Diploma in Human Rights from Indian Institute of Human Rights, New Delhi

Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. The main subjects in the B.A. included: Philosophy, Hindi Literature, Political Science.

Intermediate from JP Mehta Mahapalika IC, Varanasi

Matriculation from St. Joseph High School Mahuadanr, Latehar, Jharkhand

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  • Orientation Program from 12 March 2015 to 8 April, 2015 organized by UGC-Human Resources Development Centre, Ranchi University Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  • Refresher Course on ‘Communication for Development’ from October 23 to November 12, 2017, jointly organized by Department of Communication and Journalism and UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Gauhati University, Gauhati, supported by UNICEF, Assam.
  • Faculty Development Programme (NPTEL Online Certificate) on Philosophical Foundation of Social Research, March 2021 (Elite and Gold Certificate)

Thesis supervision

Ph.D. Thesis

  1. Research title: “The Digital Turn in Hindi Film Industry: An Analysis of Visual Effects”, of Research Scholar Mr. Mahesh Kumar Meena (Awarded)
  2. Research Title: “Media Representation of Nomadic Tribes: A Socio-Cultural Study in Rajasthan”, of Ms. Geeta Shahu (Awarded)
  3. Research Title: “Framing of Issues in Indian Primetime News Debates: A Critical Study”, Sagar Ved Singh (Ongoing)
  4. Research Title: “A Critical Study on Minority Representation In Mainstream Media In India” of Raheem Khan, (Ongoing)
  5. Research Title: “Representation of Tribals in Bollywood and its Effect on Society” of Shalini Kumar (Ongoing) 

Master Thesis

  1. Dissertation title: “Relevance of inter-caste marriages in the caste system of India” of Manoj Barupal, (2012-14, completed)
  2. Dissertation title: “Impact of social media on society and politics of India” of Akshat Vishista, (2012-14, competed)
  3. Dissertation title: “Status of women in Rajput community: A critical analysis” of Sunita Chauhan (2012-14, completed)
  4. Dissertation title: “Constructing A ‘Paranoic Society’: The Effect of Reality Shows” of Swati Pareek, (2013-15, completed)
  5. Dissertation title: “Representation of Senior Citizens in Media: A Critical Study” of Sonali Sapna (Completed, 2014-16)
  6. Dissertation title: "Media Literacy In Post Covid Era: Clout Culture" of Jerin James, Batch:2019-2021 (completed)
  7. Dissertation title: "Farm Laws And The Representation Of The News In The National Daily Newspapers" of  Kopal Halan, Batch:2019-2021 (completed)
  8. Dissertation title: "How did Arabi-Malayalam literature influence cultural communication of the Malabar Mapilla Muslims" of Mohammed Hashfaqu, Batch:2019-2021 (completed)
  9. Dissertation title: “A critical study on the evolution of female representation in the marvel cinematic universe”, of Besty Varghese, Batch 2020-2022 (Completed)
  10. Dissertation title: “Critical analysis of transgender representation in Indian film”, of Dhruba Ranjan Jal, Batch 2020-2022 (Completed)
  11. Dissertation title: “A critical study on the impact of Instagram on mental heal of youth during Covid-19 pandemic”, of Wasil Ahammed EV, Batch 2020-2022 (Completed)
S. No. Authors Title of Article Journal/Conference Details Journal/Conference Publication Year
1 Nicholas Lakra Tribal Representation in mainstream media in India: A Critical Analysis Social Action, Vol. 60, No. 4, Oct.-Dec. 2010, pp. 369-384. (ISSN 0037-7627) Journal 2010
2 Nicholas Lakra The Policies of Exclusion and Inclusion and Media Representation of the Tribal Communities The BHU Journal of Communication Studies, Vol. 01, Issue 01, July 2011, pp. 67-79 (ISSN 2231-5578) Journal 2011
3 Nicholas Lakra Tribal Identity in Diversity: A Linguistic Perspective International Journal of tribal literature and cultural studies, Vol. 1/Issue 1 – July 2015, pp. 75-86 (ISSN 2395-5848) Journal 2015
4 Nicholas Lakra Nation-building, Intercultural Communication for Cultural Harmony In Anand Shankar Singh (ed), Role of Media in Nation Building (2016) Cambridge Scholars Publishing (ISBN (10):1-4438-9096-0, (13):978-1-4438-9096-0). Book Chapter 2016
5 Nicholas Lakra Digital Inclusion and Indigenous People Centurion Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol 7, No. 2, April-Sept. 2017, pp. 14-26 (ISSN 2395-6224 Online Version) Journal 2017
6 Nicholas Lakra (Co-author) An Image Without Camera: An Analysis of Digital Visual Effects in Hindi Films Pramana Research Journal, Volume 9, Issue 4, 2019, ISSN NO: 2249-2976 Journal 2019
7 Nicholas Lakra (Co-author) 6. UkbZ f’k{kk Ukhfr & 2020% laEHkkouk, vkSj pqukSfr;kW+ ATISHAY KALIT, Vol 9,ISSN: 2277-419X Journal 2022
8 Nicholas Lakra (Co-author) 7. The Rise of Digital Journalism: New Trends and Challenges Journal of the Oriental Institute, 2023, ISSN: 0030-5324 Journal 2023

1) PI –National seminar on Media and Subalterns in India, March 16-17, 2017, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.

Scheme: F.No. C3/21/NIS/2016-17-ST 

Sanctioned amount: 1 Lac

2)  PI- National workshop on 'Application of Artificial Intelligence for Conservation of Cultural Heritage of India'

Scheme: DST/ICPS/Workshops/ST/2019- AI

Sanctioned amount: 7 Lac

Attended

Seminar/ Conferences/ invited lectures/workshop

International Seminar

  1. Participated and presented a paper on Multiculturalism: “Tribal Languages and Cultural Identity Perspectives” at International Conference on Identity, Ecology and Culture in Twentieth Century Literatures, 6-8 February, 2014 organized by Dept. Of English, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
  2. Participated and presented a paper titled “Digital inclusion and indigenous people” in International conference on ‘Narrativising indigeneity - looking to the future’ from 24-27 Feb. 2016, organized by Centurion University, Odisha
  3. Participated and presented a paper on “Media pluralism and sustainable development in India”, at international seminar on the theme Reinventing Nationalism Secularism & pluralism, media Discourse & Deconstruction, organized by Department of Communication and Journalism, Guahati University, Assam, India, in collaboration with Department of Mass Communication, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India, November 11&12, 2017.
  4. Participated and presented a paper titled “Aadi Dharam and Sustainable Development”, in an International Conference on ‘Tribal Philosophy’, organized by Dr. Ram Dayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute, Ranchi, January 17-19, 2020.
  5. Co-participated and co-presented (online) a paper titled “Illigal Immigrants and Religious Indintity Conflict in Indian News Debate, in 24th Discourse Net Conference on Discourse Communication as Proganda, Sept. 7-9, 2020, Organized by Jan Zienkowski, Brussels
  6. Participated and presented a paper titled- “ Tribal knowledge system: an inter-relational understanding of Supreme Being-Human-World, and its relevance in contemporary world”, organized by Dr Ram Dayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute, Ranchi, Government of Jharkhand, on the occasion of Jharkhand Janjatiya Mahotsav, 9-10 August, 2022

National Seminars

  1. Participated and presented a paper entitled Nation Building, Inter Cultural Communication for Communal Harmony, at UGC sponsored National Seminar on Role of Media in Nation Building, March 01-02, 2014 organized by Iswar Saran Degree College University of Allahabad, Allahabad.
  2. Participated and presented a paper titled “Human Rights Education: Issues & Challenges”, Feb. 21 & 22, 2015, DBS (PG) College, Dehradun

Sessions chaired

  1. Chaired a session in the National Seminar on Media and Subalterns in India, organized by the Department of Culture and Media Studies, Central University of Rajasthan, on March 16-17, 2017.

Workshops attended

  1. Attended workshop on Vikas Ke Liye Patrakarita, jointly organized by Makhan Lal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya, and Federation of Working Journalist, Bhopal, during 12-16 March, 2004.
  2. Attended workshop on Sansadiya Prakriya Evam Vyavhar, organized by Makhan Lal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, during 26-27 March, 2004
  3.  National workshop on writing research proposal, March 11-16, 2008, Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  4. Attended workshop on Mahila Sashaktikaran Evam Bal Vikas, organized by DBPG College Dehradun, during 20-22 February, 2015
  5. Attended one day orientation workshop on ‘Best Teaching Practices’, on October, 4, 2013, organize by Central University of Rajasthan
  6. Attended in One Day workshop on ‘ASER-16’-Dissimination’, organized by Pratham Education foundation, Jaipur and Central University of Rajasthan on 9-3-2017
  7. Attended workshop on Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop India 2018, Organized by Fiaf, during 15-22 November 2018

Invited Lectures/ resource person

  1. Delivered three lectures on October 03-04 on Research Methodology in ICSSR Sponsored Training Programme on Research Methodology organized by Department of Political Science, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Sept. 28 – Oct. 7, 2015
  2. Delivered a lecture on the topic: Cultural Heritage and its conservation: An Introduction, during three-day DST sponsored National Workshop on Application of Artificial Intelligence for conservation of Cultural Heritage of India, 13-15 March, 2020
  3. Delivered a lecture on the topic: Dimensions of Research & Research Paradigm: Epistemology, Ontology, Axiology, Research methodology workshop, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, on 12/01/2021.
  4. Delivered a lecture on the topic: Philosophy of Social Science Research, Research methodology workshop, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, on 14/12/2021.
  5. Delivered a lecture on the topic: Dimensions of research & research paradigm, Research methodology workshop, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, on 13/12/2022

Organized

  1. PI – (Convenor)- National seminar on Media and Subalterns in India, March 16-17, 2017, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.
  2. PI – (Convenor)- National level workshop on Application of Artificial Intelligence for Conservation of Cultural Heritage of India, March 13-15, 2020, sponsored by DST, New Delhi.
  3. A member organizing Committee, Indian Society for Theatre Research, X International Conference, Organized by Deptt. Of Culture and Media Studies, Central University of Rajasthan, Jan. 8-11, 2014.
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