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Joining the Folklore Studies Network can provide a wealth of advantages for those looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of folklore. By connecting with the top experts in the field, it offers a platform for members to share ideas, research and discuss relevant topics. Additionally, members gain access to exclusive resources, events and publications which can broaden their understanding and help them stay up-to-date on the latest developments. Furthermore, joining the network gives individuals access to mentorships with experts in folklore studies who can provide invaluable guidance on how best to pursue their interests. Networking Opportunities for Folklore Researchers Resources Shared Through the Folklore Studies Network Events and Conferences through the Folklore Studies Network Professional Development Opportunities with the Folklore Studies Network Ways to Get Involved in the Folklore Studies Network Discussing Contemporary Issues in Folklore Studies Connecting Folklorists with Practitioners Publications and Projects
Membership Categories and Fees:
- Professional / Independent Researchers / Faculty Members: ₹1000 / year
- Scholars: ₹500 / year
- Currently Enrolled UG/PG Students: ₹200 / year
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Benefits of Joining
Membership in The Folklore Studies Network is open to anyone who is interested in the interdisciplinary study of folklore and its various manifestations across cultures and historical periods. We welcome scholars, educators, artists, and community members from all over the world who share our mission and values. To become a member, individuals can sign up on our website by filling out a membership form and paying an annual membership fee. The membership fee helps to support the activities of the network, including organizing events, supporting research and outreach activities, and maintaining our website and social media presence. As a member of The Folklore Studies Network, individuals will have access to a vibrant and supportive community of scholars, educators, artists, and community members who share their interests in folklore studies. Members can participate in network events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, and can contribute to our online forums and discussion groups.
Members also have the opportunity to collaborate on research and outreach projects related to folklore studies and to publish their work on our website and in our publications. Additionally, members can take advantage of our training and professional development resources, including workshops on teaching folklore studies, digital tools for folklore research, and career development in the field. Overall, membership in The Folklore Studies Network provides individuals with a range of opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, develop their skills and knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of folklore studies as an interdisciplinary field.
List of Members
| Name | Designation | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| ROMI CHAUDHURI | Independent researcher | University of Calcutta |
| Dr Mali Devi Sawariya | Faculty | Aditi Mahavidyalya |
| Apurba Biswas | Ph.D. Scholar | National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (An Autonomous Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India), an OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India. |
| Sunny Mandi | Scholar | IITB |
| Saroja Ganapathy | Faculty | Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology |
| Monalisha Medhi | Scholar | Gauhati University |
| Samikshya Madhukullya | Research Scholar | University of Science and Technology Meghalaya India |
| Dr. Hussain Ahmed Liton | Lecturer | Jazan University |
| Aratrika Bhattacharya | Asst.Professor of Sociology | St.Xavier's College, Burdwan. |
| Jothish K | Folklore Scholar | IndianPost |
| PARTHA DEBNATH | Research Scholar | Sikkim University |
| Dr. Manas Kumar Ganguli | Librarian | Sonamukhi College, Affiliated to Bankura University |
| Barnashree Khasnobis | Assistant Professor | Kristu Jayanti College |
| M Swayamsiddha | Pg student | Vasanta College for Women, BHU |
| Dr Milind Solanki | Assistant Professor | Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar |
| Dr. Sukhada Khandge | Assistant Professor | Seamedu School of Media |
| Dr. Sheetal Chaudhari | Assistant Professor | R R Mehta College of Science and C L Parikh College of Commerce, Palanpur (North Gujarat) |
| Shubhadeep Jana | Research Scholar | Presidency University |
| Anjali Harangaonker | Dean, Associate Professor, HOD of English | Lakhmi Chand Institute of Technology, Bilaspur |
| Khushi Khandelwal | Student | IGNOU |
| Usnis Banerjee | Doctoral Research Scholar | Central University of Jharkhand |
| Dr. MOUSHUMI BHATTACHARJEE | Guest Faculty, Department of Journalism Mass Communication | Gauhati University |
| Spandita Das | PhD candidate | IIT Delhi |
| mrinalini.atrey | Lecturer, The Law School, University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir | University of Jammu |
| Malay Kumar Mallick | Student | NSOU |
| Sourav Singha | Field Investigator(ICSSR Minor Research Project)- Department of English - Vidyasagar University | Vidyasagar University |
| Utkarsh Patel | Lecturer | Mumbai Univ |
| Dr. jyotirmay Deb | Assistant Professor BFA-DFM-VFX | Techno India University |
| Arundhuti Singhal | Scholar | Whistling Woods |
| Dr.S.V. VIJAYAVENI | Faculty in Dance & Journalism subjects | Vijayasri Arts Academy, visakha Govt. Degree college for women |
| Meghal Karki | Research Scholar | Ambedkar University Delhi |
| Neha Dagar | Scholar | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi |
| Rajib Baskey | Assistant Teacher | Chandra High School (H.S) |
| Bikram Chowdhury | Scholar | Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University |
| Dr. Anindita De | Assistant Professor | JIS University |
| Saprativ Das | Student | Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College |
| Bhumika Singh | Project Assistant at IGNCA & Research Scholar | Dr. B R Ambedkar University Delhi |
| Kesang Norzom | Scholar | University of Delhi |
| Abdul Matin | Research Scholar | Aligarh Muslim University |
| Sayani Sarkar | PhD Scholar | Gauhati University |
| SANJIBAN MURMU | Student | The University of Burdwan |
| Neena Gupta Vij | Assistant Professor | Central University of Jammu |
| Varia Drashti Rushabhbhai | P.hD Research Scholar | The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara |
| Subhanwita Sinha | Research Scholar | Netaji Subhash Open University |
| Ms. Hemani Herchandani | Research Scholar | Manipal University Jaipur |
| Kunzang Angmo | Assistant Professor | Department of English, Modern European and Other Foreign Languages, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
| VARUSAKKANI K | Research Scholar | MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY |
| NUNCHAWII HATLEI | Scholar | The English and Foreign Languages University (Shillong Regional Campus) |
| Priyanka Das | I completed my Master's in 2023. currently preparing for NET JRF. | Last institution was IGNOU |
| SACHIRANI SARDER | Lecturer in Humanities | Baghmundi Govt. Polytechnic |
| Priyanka Chatterjee | Storyteller | Storytelling Education and Arts India Council |
| DEVENDRA KUMAR KATROLIYA | RESEARCH SCHOLAR | DR HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA (A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY) SAGAR MP |
| Samikshya Madhukullya | Research Fellow | University of Science and Technology Meghalaya India |
| K.Srivani | Content Strategist | AI-VILS |
| Shivam Kumar | Student | University of Hyderabad |
| Dr Moirangthem Linthoingambi Devi | Faculty | Manipur university, imphal |
| Dr Rasna MV | Independent Researcher | Kannur University |
| Pradyumansinh Y Raj | Assistant Professor | School of Business and Law, Navrachana University, Gujarat |
| Yashita Gupta | MA Student | IGNOU & Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi |
| Bidisha Chakraborty | Assistant Professor | Amity University, Jharkhand |
| Manjari Chakraborty | Student | IIT Madras |
| Sanjukta Naskar | Teacher | Janki Devi Memorial College |
| KUNTALIKA JHARIMUNE | Assistant Professor | Vignan's Institute of Information Technology, Visakhapatnam |
| SACHIRANI SARDER | Lecturer in Humanities | Baghmundi Government Polytechnic |
| NIDHI VERMA | SCHOLAR | LINGAYAS VIDYAPEETH |
| Priyanka Das | Independent Researcher and JRF Aspirant | IGNOU |
| Dr. Aliya Halim | Assistant Professor | The Neotia University, WB |
| Saikat Sundar Manna | State Aided College Teacher | Shyampur Siddheswari Mahavidyalaya |
| Sareo Leiyachon | Assistant Professor in English | St Joseph College Ukhrul (Manipur University) |
| Subhanwita Sinha | Research Scholar | NSOU |
| Liyingbeni R Kithan | Scholar | William Carey University, Meghalaya |
| Pooja Negi | Assistant Professor | Delhi University |
| Sylvia Sagolsem | Research Fellow | Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS), Germany |
| SURAVI PANDEY | PhD Scholar | Central University of South Bihar, Gaya |
| Spandita Das | Phd student | IIT Delhi |
| Ms.Tulika | Assistant Professor | Kristu Jayanti College |
| Barnashree Khasnobis | Asst. Professor | Kristu Jayanti College |
| Purabi Nandi | Research Scholar | Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University |
| Rajiyabegum P Nadaf | Scholar | Karnataka Folklore University Gotagodi |
| Hanamantaraya Gouda | Research Scholar | Karnataka Folklore University,Gotagodi |
| Shreoshi Dey | B. Ed student & an independent researcher | BSAEU (B.Ed), M.A from Calcutta University |
| Dr Ph.Jayalaxmi | Assistant Professor | Manipur University |
| Anushka Dutta | Student/Museum Associate | Arts Acre Foundation, Museum of Bengal Modern Art |
| Aishika Dutta | Student | CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY |
| Meghna Varun | Research Scholar | Manav Rachna International Institute of Research Studies (MRIIRS) |
| Aasawri Singh | Scholar | Panjab University Chandigarh |
| Dr P. Mary Vidya Porselvi | Associate Professor & Head | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Fahima Faigee | Scholar | Christ (Deemed to be) University, Banglore |
| Dr. Chaitra Nagammanavar | Assistant Professor | National Institute of Technology, Surathkal |
| Ashwin Purushottam Ranjanikar | Associate Professor | Shri Sant Savta Mali Gramin Mahavidyalaya, Phulambri |
| Malavika Nair | Research Scholar | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore |
| Shilpa bhagat | Student | Central university of Jammu |
| Kashif Farooqi | Executive Director | Inclusion Now |
| Anjali Joshi | Student | Uttarakhand Open University, Uttarakhand |
| Dr Milind Solanki | Assistant Professor | Central University of Gujarat |
| Dr Pooja Sharma | Assistant Professor | Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi |
| Agniva Banerjee | Independent Researcher | None (M.A. from The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad) |
| Dr Deepika K | Assistant Professor in Digital Media | Indian Institute of Mass Communication |
| Dr. Aditi Patel | Assistant Professor | University of Allahabad |
| Srabasti karmakar | Pg Student in English literature | Visva Bharati |
| Ipsita Mandal | Student (UG) | Jadavpur University |
| Chandreyee Gorai | Student | Jadavpur University |
| ABHISHEK CHAKRAVORTY | Assistant Professor | Midnapore City College |
| ANUSKA GHOSH | Student | Sri Sri University |
| Dr. Abhijit Chakrabarti | Librarian | Banwarilal Bhalotia College Asansol Li |
| Spandita Das | Scholar | IIT Delhi |
| Subhanwita Sinha | Phd Research Scholar | NSOU |
| Dr. Ranadip Chandra | Librarian in West Bengal Education Service | Banarhat Kartik Oraon Hindi Government College |
| Madhurima Nargis | Assistant Professor | Pandaveswar College, KNU |
| Nirlipta Pattanaik | Scholar | Sri Sri university |
| Dr. Ehboklang Pyngrope | Assistant Professor | Synod College, Shillong |
| Smriti singh | Assistant Professor | APCR Government College, Siliguri |
| Dr Sneha Rooh | Student | Amity University |
| Ashokan Oliyakkal | Asst professor | Christ University, Bangalore |
| Moses Oommen Varghese | Scholar | CHRIST (Deemed to be University) |
| Kusum Chouhan | Research Scholar | Banasthali Vidyapith |
| Ekta Sarkar | Founder & Principal | Ghungur Dance Academy |
| Dr R Vidyavathi | Asst professor | kristu jayanti college |
| DR R Vidyavathi | ASST PROF | Kristu Jayanti College |
| Armin Hossen | Lecturer | Nasirabad University and college. |
| Malabika Dasgupta | Research Scholar, Museology Department, University of Calcutta | University of Calcutta |
| Varuna Semwal | PhD Scholar | UPES |
| Shreejit Guha | Assistant Professor | UPES |
| Sudip Pradhan | Theatre Artist and Research Assistant | Rangvidushak NGO |
| Sareo Leiyachon | Assistant Professor in English | St Joseph College, Ukhrul |
| Dr. Chandana Kumar Vemana | Associate Professor | Manipal Institute of Communication |
| Debalina Roychowdhury | Lecturer | Amity University Kolkata |
| Dr K Premakumara | Senior Research Officer | Karnataka Folklore University |
| Masopam Kasar | Scholar | Department of English and Cultural Studies, Manipur University |
| Anisha Sarkar | Student | University of kalyani |
| Abha Mishra | Development Professional | UNDP |
| Chandam Chanu Nganthoihanbi | Scholar | Royal Global University, Guwahati |
| Upasana Bandyopadhyay | Student | IGNOU |
| DR MRIDUSMITA MAHANTA | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | SONAPUR COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) |
| Debashrita Mishra | Research Scholar, in English | KIIT DU |
| Marjing Mayanglambam | PG Student | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Dr Divya Nedungadi | Assistant Professor | GITAM University |
| Dr. Nagendra S Gangola | Assistant Professor | Uttarakhand Open University |
| Dr Abul Hussain | Scholar | Gauhati University |