Dr. Radha Narayan

Professional Overview

Dr. Radha Narayan is an accomplished academic, researcher, and Assistant Professor of English with over six years of teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She currently serves as a permanent faculty member in the Postgraduate Department of English at C. M. College (Lalit Narayan Mithila University), Darbhanga, Bihar.

Dr. Narayan specializes in Indian English Literature, with a particular research focus on the structural and thematic nuances of Indo-Anglian short stories and the works of Raja Rao. Her academic foundation is supported by a Ph.D. from LNMU and a UGC-NET qualification, alongside multiple state and national educational certifications (BPSC TRE, STET, CTET). She is a recognized educator, holding multiple national and international accolades for her contributions to teaching and youth empowerment, and is actively involved in institutional governance, curriculum enrichment, and regional academic examination boards.

Academic & Research Appointments

Current & Past Faculty Roles

• Assistant Professor (Permanent Faculty) | PG Department of English, C. M. College, Darbhanga, Bihar (July 2025 – Present)
  • Delivers postgraduate and undergraduate lectures on English drama, poetry, and core text movements.
  • Leads institutional initiatives as the Convener of the College Women’s Cell.
• Assistant Professor | Department of English, R. K. College, Madhubani, Bihar (June 2025 – July 2025)
• Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) | Department of English, Millat College, Darbhanga, Bihar (July 2021 – May 2025)
• Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) | PG Department of English, Samastipur College, Samastipur, Bihar (January 2019 – May 2021)
• Post Graduate Teacher (PGT – Guest) | +2 SSY Higher Secondary School, Bhachhi, Ujjaina, Bihar (July 2018 – January 2019)

Institutional & Administrative Governance

• Convener: College Women’s Cell (2025 – Present)
• Committee Member (2023 – 2025): Actively served on various institutional bodies at the college level, including:
  • Internal Complaints Women’s Committee
  • Alumni Committee & Routine Committee
  • Press and Electronic Media Committee
  • Community and Social Services Committee
  • Games, Literary, and Cultural Activities Committee
  • E-Resources Promotion Cell (SWAYAM, MOOCs, INFLIBNET/N-LIST)

Academic & Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English | Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), Darbhanga (Awarded December 2014)
  • Thesis Title: “Content and Structure in Indo-Anglian Short Stories with Special Reference to the Short Stories of Raja Rao” (Compliant with UGC Regulations 2009).
• UGC-NET (English) | National Testing Agency (NTA), New Delhi (Qualified 2022)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) | LNMU, Darbhanga (Graduated 2011)
• Master of Arts (M.A. in English) | LNMU, Darbhanga (Graduated 2010)
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A. in English Honors) | LNMU, Darbhanga (Graduated 2007)
• Additional Competitive Examinations Passed:
  • BPSC TRE 01 | Bihar Public Service Commission (Passed 2023)
  • STET | Bihar School Examination Board, Patna (Passed 2021)
  • CTET | CBSE, New Delhi (Passed 2019)
  • BETET | Bihar School Examination Board, Patna (Passed 2018)

Awards, Honors & Professional Memberships

• MTC Global Distinguished Teacher Award (English): Awarded by the MTC Global Award Foundation, Bangalore, for outstanding pedagogical contributions (September 2025).
• Global Youth Icon Award: Conferred by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT) for contributions toward youth empowerment (August 2025).
• Guru Pratibha Puraskar (Best Teacher Award): Awarded by the SIDVI Foundation for excellence in teaching (September 2024).
• Savitribai Phule International Teacher Shiromani Icon Achievers Award: Awarded by the Gopal Kiran Social Service Organization (September 2024).
• Life Member, Association for English Studies of India (AESI): Professional member since 2022 (Membership ID: LM 912/2022).
• Long-Term Member, English Language Teachers’ Association in India (ELT@I): Professional member since 2023 (Membership ID: E23M00215).

Selected Publications & Books

Dr. Narayan has a research portfolio featuring 25 distinct publications, including textbooks, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles.

Authored & Edited Books

• Authored Textbook: Narayan, R. (2025). English Literature: From Shakespeare to the 21st Century. Scientific International Publishing House [SIPH]. ISBN: 978-93-7196-556-9.
• Edited Volume: Narayan, R. (Ed.). (2025). Multidisciplinary Research Area in Arts, Science & Commerce (Volume-4). Hill Publication. ISBN: 978-81-985912-1-0.
• Edited Volume: Narayan, R. (Ed.). (2023). Issues and Concerns in Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-5545-828-5.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

• “Indian English Literature and Language as an Instrument of National Development: A Study with Reference to Raja Rao.” International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(3), 2025.
• “Building Resilience Through Literature: Lessons from Classic and Contemporary Texts.” Shodh Sari: An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 4(1), 2025.
• “An Analysis of the Non-Fictional Prose of Indo-Anglian Writers.” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 11(2), 2024.
• “Focusing in on Spiritual Odyssey: An Exploration of Raja Rao’s Select Short Stories.” International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research (IJMER), 9(10), 2020.

Selected Conference Presentations

• Multidisciplinary International Seminar, Darbhanga (2025): Presented “The Silent Strength of Women: Female Resilience and Its Impact on India’s Social Political Landscape in Raja Rao’s Novels”.
• International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, Jabalpur (2025): Presented “Myth, Memory and Migration: Diasporic Identity in Raja Rao’s Narrative World”.
• National Conference on Mahatma Gandhi’s Vision, Jabalpur (2025): Presented “Satyagraha and Storytelling: Gandhi’s Ideals in Raja Rao’s Literary Vision”.
• International Multidisciplinary Conference, Telangana (2024): Presented “Exploring Thematic Parallels Between the Ramayan and English Epic Poetry: A Comparative Study of Valmiki and Tulsidas”.
• International Conference on Emerging Trends, Ranchi (2024): Presented “Reimagining Shakespeare: Classic Texts through the Prism of Nanotechnology and Modern Material Science”.

Key Skills

Pedagogy & Curriculum Design

• Advanced Literature Instruction: Experienced in designing course structures and lecturing on Drama, Poetry, the Indian Novel in English, and New Literatures in English for UG and PG demographics.
• NEP-2020 Curricular Alignment: Formally trained in executing National Education Policy (NEP-2020) frameworks, focusing on skill enrichment, value-added courses, and multidisciplinary education paradigms.
• Specialized Elective Mentorship: Proven capability in conducting specialized Add-on tracks including Business Communication, Creative Writing, Everyday/Professional Communication Skills, and Ecology and Literature.

Research Methodology & Analytics

• Technical Research Applications: Proficient in academic literature mapping, drafting empirical structures, and utilizing data tools (including foundational workshops in SPSS and Advanced Excel for data-driven academic insights).
• Academic Integrity Oversight: Trained in modern literature review design, research visibility strategies, and strict institutional adherence to plagiarism prevention protocols.
• Peer Review & Editorial Judgment: Active evaluator and editorial reviewer managing high-standard manuscript assessments for index-approved regular and multidisciplinary journals.

Evaluation & Examination Leadership

• External Panel Assessment: Routinely appointed as an external examiner across multiple technical institutes (e.g., Polytechnic College, Darbhanga) to evaluate and grade Communication Skills in English and Essence of Indian Knowledge and Tradition lab operations.