Ms. Nilanjana Sinha is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University, India. She has completed her Masters in English from the University of North Bengal and has been the department topper in graduation from North Bengal St. Xavier’s College. Her research interest spans across identity, culture and ethnicity. Being an avid reader of stories and poems, she enjoys writing her own and has independently organized numerous events on spoken word poetry in her hometown, Kalimpong. She is also the community editor of The Pomelo, an e-magazine aimed at exploring Himalayan voices helmed by young women researchers of India and Nepal.

Mr. Pema Gyalchen Tamang is currently working as an Adjunct Faculty at Sikkim Manipal University, India. He completed his Master of Arts in English from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He has previously worked as a full-time faculty at Bhawanipur Education Society College, Kolkata, India, and Salesian College, Siliguri. His research interests include Conflict and Borders, Early Modern European Literature, Queer Studies, Himalayan Studies, and Translation studies. His articles and book chapters have been published in reputed and indexed journals like Himalaya, Postcolonial Interventions, and so one, and in edited volumes published by Routledge, Cambridge Scholars, and so on. He has also been actively involved in translation projects on literature written in South Asian languages.

Shabana Mansoor is an Adjunct faculty at Sikkim Manipal University. She holds an MA in communication and journalism degree. She has over 20 years of experience as an academician and media professional in various reputed educational institutions and organizations in India.

Sudhamshu Narayan is an Adjunct faculty at Sikkim Manipal University. He has completed his post-graduation (MA) from Delhi University and was qualified in the bi-annual UGC-NET examination thrice. Previously, he worked as an Asst. Professor of English at Christ Academy, Bangalore. He was associated with USDC Global, an ed-tech platform that offers educational services to various online colleges. At USDC Global, he held responsibilities such as teaching , engaging and monitoring learner progress for students of JAIN Online and also perform operational duties such as creating content, designing learning materials and coordinating with instructors and content developers for composing and updating curriculums.

Sonali is an Adjunct faculty at Sikkim Manipal University. She holds an MA in economics and has over 24 years of work experience in premier B-Schools. She is recognized for using innovative pedagogical tools to teach Economics. She is known for interactive teaching style that encourages student participation and enthusiasm while facilitating learning.

Dr. Sudesha Dutta did her graduation, post-graduation, and PhD from the Comparative Literature of Jadavpur University. She was awarded with JU-SYLFF PhD fellowship. As a visiting fellow at the Indigenous Politics Programme of the University of Manoa (Hawai’i) she worked closely with the activists and scholars invested in Kānaka Māoli causes. Her research interests include indigenous culture, oral history, pedagogy, aesthetics, ecology, gender, identity and ethics. PhD Jadavpur University, M.A (Gold Medal) Jadavpur University.

Mr. Partha Debnath is currently working as an Assistant Professor of English at Sikkim Manipal University, India. He is pursuing his Ph.D. and cleared UGC NET in 2020 and 2022. He has completed his M.A. in English from Kalyani University, West Bengal, and his B.A. in English from Kanchrapara College, West Bengal. He is involved in several translation projects. He has published several journal articles and book chapters and presented papers in multiple national and international seminars and conferences. He is a member of the Comparative Literature Association of India (CLAI), the South Asian Literary Association (SALA), and the Indian Network for Memory Studies (INMS). His areas of interest include Feminism, Deconstruction, and Trauma theory.

Anshu Chhetri is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University. She has completed her M. Phil in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. She is UGC NET and WBSET qualified. She is also involved in a project with Zubaan Projects, a project wing of Zubaan Publishers. Besides that, she has written for LiveWire, Sikkim Projects, Plato’s Cave Online, and other creative journals. She was also one of the fifty writers selected by Terribly Tiny Tales in collaboration with Penguin India.

Mr. Ajaykumar N is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University, India. He holds a B.A. from the Central University of Karnataka, and has completed both his M.A. and M.Phil. from Sikkim University. He is presently pursuing his Ph.D. at Sikkim University. His academic interests lie in the fields of Cultural Studies and Film Studies, with a focus on exploring the intersections of culture, media, and society. Before joining SMU, Mr. Ajaykumar served as a Guest Faculty at Government Arts and Science College, Chelakkara, and Mar Dionysius College, Pazhanji. During his tenure, he taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students, actively engaged in academic discussions, and contributed meaningfully to various institutional activities.

Ms. Heeral Mehta is currently serving as an Adjunct Faculty at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Sikkim Manipal University, India. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Banasthali University, and an MBA from Mody Institute, Sikar, Rajasthan (2012). Additionally, she has completed a Master’s in English (M.A.) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). She successfully qualified the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), underscoring her proficiency and dedication to the field of education. Ms. Mehta brings a diverse academic background and a passion for teaching to her role, with a strong focus on learner engagement and academic excellence.

Mr. Anil Pradhan is currently working as Adjunct Faculty at Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Sikkim Manipal University, India. He also holds the position of Guest Lecturer at the Department of English (Postgraduate Section), Basanti Devi College, Kolkata. He is pursuing PhD and former UGC Senior Research Fellow at the Department of English, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, he also holds MPhil and MA in English from Jadavpur University, and a BA in English from Presidency University, Kolkata. His research interests lie primarily in queer literatures and cultures, with a particular focus on India and its diaspora. His scholarly writings have appeared in reputed journals such as Young, Rupkatha, SCL/ÉLC, Runas, CINEJ, HyperCultura, and JCLA, among others. He has contributed chapters and entries to several significant academic volumes, including The Queer and the Vernacular Languages in India (Routledge, 2023), The Routledge Encyclopedia of Indian Writing in English (2023), Literature and the War on Terror (Routledge, 2023), and Queering Nutrition and Dietetics (Routledge, 2022). In addition to his academic pursuits, Mr. Pradhan is also a published poet. His collection of poems, flitting oddments (2020), was brought out by Writers Workshop, Kolkata.

Ms. Salwa Lachungpa is currently working as an Adjunct Faculty at Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Sikkim Manipal University, India. She is an articulate and confident educator who thrives on challenges and excels under pressure. Passionate about teaching and committed to academic excellence, Ms. Lachungpa is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. She actively promotes student engagement through innovative and learner-centric teaching methods. Her core strengths include effective communication, problem-solving, team collaboration, and adaptability.

Mr. Uttam Kumar Upadhyaya is currently working as an Adjunct Faculty at Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Sikkim Manipal University, India. He is an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Professor in English with a passion for literature, linguistics, and pedagogy. With a master’s degree in English literature, he has cultivated a deep understanding of both classical and contemporary literary works. His academic interests include postcolonial literature, modernism, ethnicity and cultural studies. Having taught a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, he strives to create an interactive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages open discussions, critical analysis, and the development of writing skills. He also integrates modern pedagogical tools and technologies to enhance learning outcomes and engage students in innovative ways.

Tenzin Nyima Bhutia is an Assistant Professor at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Sikkim Manipal University and a Ph.D. scholar at Sikkim University, where her research focuses on folk beliefs and iconography within Tibetan Buddhist traditions in Sikkim. She is also pursuing a diploma in Applied Buddhist Iconography from Nalanda University. Tenzin holds a BA, MA, and M.Phil from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, and has qualified the UGC NET in English. Her academic interests include folklore, oral narratives, Buddhist iconography, translation studies, and indigenous knowledge systems. With over five years of research experience, she has contributed as a book reviewer for international organizations, translated Bhutia folklores, and published her work in peer-reviewed journals and CARE Group I listed publications. She actively participates in national and international conferences and workshops, and is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of India’s Eastern Himalayan region by revitalizing indigenous knowledge and oral traditions.