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Date of birth

24 August 1954

Marital status

Married. Two children.

Associate Professor at the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi since July 2001.

1. 
   Presented a paper on “Issues in Higher Education in China and India” at the international conference on “One Asia: Cooperation & Prosperity of Asian Countries” conducted by Institute for Business Management & Economics, Changwon National University, South Korea and Quidao Agricultural University, China at the Hyatt Hotel, Kathmandu on 21^st December 2011.
   
2. 
   Presented a paper on “Strategic Implications of Human Capital in India Today” at Changwon National University, South Korea on the 20^th April, 2011.
   
3. 
   Presented a paper on “Saemuel Undong in India” at the International Conference on Global Saemaul Program 2011 at Gyeongju, Republic of Korea on the 19^th April, 2011.
   
4. 
   Presented a paper on “Education in India – Emerging Issues” at the Hankook University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea on 6^th October 2008.
   
5. 
   Presented a paper on “Education in India – Emerging Issues” at the Kangwon National University, Chuncheon city, Kangwon-do, Korea on 7^th October 2008.
   
6. 
   Presented a paper on “IT in India: Trends, Problems and Prospects” at the Kyeongsng University on 10^th October 2008
   
7. 
   Made the final presentation as a Visiting Research Fellow on the work conducted on the theme of “Gender discrimination in Education and Its Impact on Economic Development in Asian Countries”, at the Institute of Developing Economies, Chiba, Japan on 15^th January 2007.
   
8. 
   Presented a paper on “IT Industry and IT Clusters in India” at the Conference on “India’s Growth, Economic Clusters and its Social Conflicts” at the International Conference on India held at the Department of Economics, BK21 Education and Research Group in Economics, Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea on the 8^th January 2007.
   
9. 
   Presented a paper on “Indian IT Industry’s Trends and Prospects: What it means for Japan” at the Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan on 8^th December, 2006
   
10. 
    Made a presentation on “ Gendai Indo shakai ni okeru keizai hatten to IT sangyo no doko” (Economic Development in Contemporary India and Trends in the IT Industry) at Japan women’s University, Tokyo, Japan on 18^th November 2006. (in Japanese)
    
11. 
    Presented a paper on “Gender discrimination in Education and Its Impact on Economic Development in Asian Countries”, at the Institute of Developing Economies, Chiba, Japan on 13^th June 2006.
    
12. 
    Presented a paper on “India’s Software Industry: What it means for Korea”, at the International Seminar on India: Changes and Development after Liberalization at the Centre for Area Studies, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea on 27^th May 2006.
    
13. 
    Presented a paper on “The Rise of India as a Software Power: Prospects and Implications”, at the International Conference on BRICs with Distinguished Scholars on the theme BRICs & KOREA in the 21^st Century at the BRICs Center, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, South Korea on 26^th May 2006.
    
14. 
    Presented a paper on “Offshore outsourcing of Software and the rise of India: Implications” at the International Conference on Asian Politics: Shaping Asian Security and Foreign Policy at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 7^th March 2006.
    
15. 
    Participated in the workshop and discussions of the Job Migration Task Force of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) 13, May 2005 at New York, USA.
    
16. 
    Participated in the workshop and discussions of the Job Migration Task force of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) on 4-5, March 2005 at Palo Alto, California, USA.
    
17. 
    Attended the workshop and participated in the discussions at the second meeting of the Job Migration Task Force of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) on 3-4, December 2004 at Washington, D.C., USA.
    
18. 
    Delivered a lecture on Doing business with East Asia at the School of Public policy, George Mason university, Fairfax, Virginia, USA on the 14^th October 2004.
    
19. 
    Made a presentation on Information and Communications Technology in the Economic Development of India and East Asia at the first meeting of the Job Migration Task Force of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) on 8^- 9, October 2004 at Chicago, USA.
    
20. 
    Presented a paper on “Gender and discrimination in modern education”, at the School of Economics, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan on 17 March 2004.
    
21. 
    Presented a paper on “Gender discrimination in education and economic development” at the Faculty of Economics, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan on 16 March, 2004.
    
22. 
    Presented a seminar on “Gender discrimination in education and economic development”, at the Graduate School of Social Sciences, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan on the 20^th January 2004. (in Japanese)
    
23. 
    Presented a paper on “The IT Industry in India: Potential for cooperation with South Korea” at the Department of Finance and Insurance, Changwon National University, Changwon, South Korea on 28^th November 2003.
    

24. 
    Presented a paper on “Big Business Groups in India: Challenges and Opportunities” in the international symposium on Big Business Groups in South Asia: Origins, Formation and Change at the Centre for Area Studies, Department of Economics, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea on 27^th November 2003.
    

25. 
    Took part in the Second South West Asia Scholars Alumni Meeting in Tokyo from November 25 – December 1 2002 for exchanging views and sharing experiences about the alumni associations with alumni from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal and well as interaction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan.
    

26. 
    Presented a paper on Keizai Hatten: Nihon no keiken to genzai no tojokoku (Economic Development: Japanese Experience and today’s Developing Countries) to the members of the Economics Faculty, Kanazawa University, Japan on 9th November 1995. (in Japanese)
    

27. 
    Gave a talk on Indo kara mita Nihon (Japan seen from an Indian perspective) at the Wakagusa Kindergarten school, Kanazawa, Japan to the parents of the wards of the school on 3 November 1995. (in Japanese)
    

28. 
    Gave a talk on Nihon no keizai hatten ni tojokoku wa nani wo manabubeki ka (What are the lessons that developing countries should learn from Japanese economic development?) at the Shakkyo Center, Kanazawa, Japan organized by the Ishikawa prefecture chapter of the Indo-Japanese Association and the Kanazawa chapter of the University Women’s Association on 1 November 1995. (in Japanese)
    

29. 
    Gave a talk on Indo kara mita Nihon - Indo bunka to Nihon bunka (Japan seen from India: Cultural comparisons) to the members of the Matto city friendship association at the Matto city Community Centre, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan on 25 September 1995. (in Japanese)
    

30. 
    Gave a talk on Yonjusai kara no shogai seikatsu sekkei (Planning for life after forty) to the employees of Kanazawa Municipal Ward Office, Kanazawa, Japan on 7 July 1995. (in Japanese)
    

31. 
    Gave a talk on Keizai hatten to josei kyoiku (Economic development and women’s education) at the Neagari City Community Center, Ishikawa prefecture, Kanazawa, Japan. (in Japanese)
    

32. 
    Gave a talk on Genzai no Indo no josei mondai (Women’s Issues in contemporary India) to the women’s wing of the Kanazawa University employees labor union, Kanazawa, Japan on 8 February 1995. (in Japanese)
    

33. 
    Talked on Indo to Nihon no keizai hatten no hikaku kenkyu (A Comparative Analysis of the Indian and Japanese economic developments), at the Gakushuin College, Tokyo, Japan on 21 December 1990. (in Japanese)
    

34. 
    Presented a paper on Indo kara mita Nihon nogyo (Japanese agriculture seen from an Indian perspective) at the Japan-Soviet Symposium: Development and Economic exchange in Japan Sea Region held at the Faculty of Economics, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan on 26 November 1990. (in Japanese)
    

1. 
   Made the Keynote Address “East Asian Economies: Pointers for India”, at the 11^th Annual Conference and Research Symposium on the Theme “Harnessing Opportunities in a Transitioning Global Business and Trade Environment” held at the University of Delhi on the 3^rd Jan 2014. (Proceedings published)
   
2. 
   Presented a paper on ‘Human Capital and Technology Development in China” at the Round Table on Emerging Trends in Chinese Politics conducted by the Department of East Asian Studies at the International Guest House, Delhi University on 6^th April, 2013.
   
3. 
   Presented a paper on “Human Capital, Technology Development in China and India” at the Observers Research Foundation, New Delhi on the 8^th February 2013.
   
4. 
   Presented a paper on “Contemporary Historiographical Trends and Future Directions: Japanese Studies”, in the One day Workshop on Teaching Methods in History of East Asia at the International Guest House, University of Delhi on the 18^th Jan 2013.
   
5. 
   Presented a paper on “Human Capital and Economic Development: Korea and India”, at the International Conference on “India-Korea Cooperation ane the East Asian Context” organized by the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi along with Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) and Korean Association of Indian Social Science Research (KAISS) at University of Delhi on the 25-26 October 2012.
   
6. 
   Presented a paper on “Reconstruction and Development: Relevance of Korean Experience in Education”, at the International Conference on “India – Korea Relations: Past and Present” held by the Centre for Indic and Asian Studies, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidayala, Khanpur Kalan, Sonipat, Hariyana on 18-19 July 2012.
   
7. 
   Made a presentation on “Higher Education in China and India”, at the Conference on “India-China Economic Relations and Performances in the 21^st Century” organised by Institute for Chinese Studies and the India China Economic and Cultural Council on the 25-26^th March, 2011 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
   
8. 
   Made a presentation on “Strategic Implications of Human Capital Today” at the International Workshop on National Security Strategy at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analysis, New Delhi on 22^nd December 2010.
   
9. 
   Made a presentation on “Some Features in Higher Education in China since 1949” at the Workshop on “Higher Education in East Asia: Lessons for India?” at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi, on 27^th November, 2010.
   
10. 
    Made a presentation on “Gender Discrimination in East Asia” at the Institute of Chinese Studies, CSDS, Delhi on 8^th April, 2009.
    
11. 
    Presented a paper on “Human Capital and Economic Development of Taiwan” at the International Conference on “Taiwan as a Factor in the Emerging Asian Security Architecture”, organized by the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi on 19-21 March 2009.
    
12. 
    Presented a paper on “Rise of the Dragon and the Elephant in It Outsourcing: Issues for Japan”, at the Conference on “Japan in a Resurgent Asia” organized by the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi on the 7~8, March 2008.
    
13. 
    Made a presentation to the visiting students of Furman University, USA at the Department of East Asian Studies, on “Globalization and IT Offshoring to India” on the 12^th January 2008.
    
14. 
    Made a seminar presentation on “Gender Education and Economic Development in East Asia” at the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi, on the 10^th December 2007.
    
15. 
    Presented a paper on “Japanese IT Market and Outsourcing Potential for India” at the International Seminar on India-Japan: A New Era Relationship under the auspices of the India-Japan Round Table, Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University on 16^th November 2007
    
16. 
    Made a presentation on “Recent economic performance of India with special emphasis on the IT sector” at the Advanced Executive Development Program for Korean Managers conducted at the University of Delhi for CEOs of Korean IT companies on 24^th October, 2007.
    
17. 
    Made presentation on “Education and Economic Development in Asia”, at the Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, on the 3^rd April, 2007.
    
18. 
    Presented a paper on “Offshore outsourcing of Software and the rise of India: Implications” at the International Conference on Asian Politics: Shaping Asian Security and Foreign Policy at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 7^th March 2006.
    
19. 
    Presented a paper entitled Human Capital in the Modernization of Japan and India at the Conference on ‘India and Japan in Search of Global Roles’, organized by Japan Foundation at India International Centre, New Delhi on 20^th March 2005.
    
20. 
    Made a presentation on Links between Higher Education and Basic Education as seen in the context of East Asia and India for the training programme on “Afro-Asia University Dialogue on Basic Education Development” organized by the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi in collaboration with Center for the Study of International Cooperation in Education, Hiroshima University, Japan on 16^th February, 2005.
    
21. 
    Presented a paper on “Women’s Education and Development: East Asian Lessons for South Asia”, at the seminar on Women’s Education and Development, from July 31, 2004 to August 2, 2004 at Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women’s (P.G.) College, Malsisar, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
    

22. 
    Took part in the panel discussion on The Economies of East Asia held at the Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi on 19^th September 2003
    

23. 
    Presented a paper entitled Gender Discrimination in Education and Economic Development: A study of South Korea, China and India at the International Seminar on India and East Asia: Learning from Each Other held on 27-28 March 2003 by the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi.
    

24. 
    Participated in the panel discussion on Strategic Interests of USA, China and Japan in South-East Asia and Asia Pacific at the National Defence College, New Delhi on the 8^th August 2002.
    

25. 
    Presented a paper on Japan’s ODA to India: Some Recent Issues at the two day national seminar on Indo-Japanese Relations: The Emerging Trends organized by the Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 26-27, March 2001.
    

26. 
    Presented a paper on The Teaching of Economic Modernization of Japan at a workshop organized by the Department of Chinese and Japanese Studies, University of Delhi for fifty teachers of Delhi University Colleges on 21-22, March 2001.
    

27. 
    Presented a paper on Japan South Asia Trade Relations in the three day seminar on Japan South Asia Cooperation during the Post-Cold War Period jointly organised by the Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University and the India International Centre, New Delhi on the 8-10 March 1999.
    

28. 
    Gave a talk on An Introduction to the Japanese Economy and Business Practices to the managers of Polaris Software Company, NOIDA on 14 January 1998
    

29. 
    Presented a paper on Gender gap in Literacy and Economic Development: A Preliminary Exploration at the National Seminar on East Asia’s 20^th century development experience conducted by the Department of Chinese and Japanese Studies, University of Delhi, on 20-21 November 1997.
    

30. 
    Presented a paper on Basic Education and Economic Development: Japan, China and India compared at the National Seminar on East Asia’s 20^th century development experience conducted by the Department of Chinese and Japanese Studies, University of Delhi, on 20-21 November 1997.(with Rajiv Ranjan and Sreemati Chakrabarti)
    

31. 
    Presented a paper on Gender-based Discriminatory Schooling: Pointers from East Asia at the Workshop on Introduction of life-skill classes at primary and secondary level sponsored by the Delhi Commission for Women on 27 September, 1997
    

32. 
    Presented a paper on Aspects of Japanese Aid and Investment Policies towards Asia: Issues for India at the Seminar on Indo-Japanese Business & Economic Relations held by the Department of Business Economics and Business Economics Association, University of Delhi, South Campus on 27 February, 1997.
    

33. 
    Presented a paper on Japan’s Economic Ties with Asia at the seminar on Japan in Asia at the India International Centre, New Delhi, 24-25 January 1994.
    

34. 
    Gave a talk on The Role of Education in the Modernization of Japan as part of the refresher course for University teachers conducted by the Center of Professional Development in Higher Education, University of Delhi, in November 1992.
    

35. 
    Presented a paper on Japan in the Asia-Pacific Region and participated in the panel discussion on Economic and Security Ramifications for Japan in the New World Order with special reference to the Asia-Pacific Region at the National Defence College, New Delhi on 19 March 1992.
    

36. 
    Presented a paper on Agricultural Protectionism in Japan in the Seminar on Japan in a Changing World held at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on 29 Mach 1989.
    

37. 
    Gave a talk on the Economic Modernization of Japan in the Workshop Profiles of Japan organized by the Japan Cultural and Information Center, Embassy of Japan along with NCERT for the secondary school teachers and curricula planners at New Delhi on the 15^th November 1988
    

38. 
    Gave a talk on Transformation of Japan into a Modern Nation - Economic Aspect in the workshop Profiles of Japan organized by the Japan Cultural and Information Center, Embassy of Japan along with NCERT for the secondary school teachers and curricula planners on 20th February 1986 at Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.