Purnima Bali
Associate Professor
PhD (HPU), Accolades: (‘Young Faculty Award 2016’, ‘Bright Educator Award-2017’, and ‘Bright Educator Award 2018)
Purnima Bali is an Associate Professor and Head of the Chitrakoot School of Liberal Arts at Shoolini University. With a PhD in English Literature from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (HP), India, awarded in 2017, Assoc Prof Bali brings a wealth of academic expertise to her role.
Assoc Prof Bali has over twelve years of teaching experience. Her academic contributions comprise numerous international research papers, reviews, book chapters, and edited books published by renowned journals and publishing houses. Her dedication to scholarly endeavours has earned her recognition, including the prestigious ‘Young Faculty Award 2016’, ‘Bright Educator Award-2017’, and ‘Bright Educator Award 2018’, acknowledging her significant contributions to the realms of education and research.
Assoc Prof Bali's research areas encompass World Literature, Indian Writing in English, and Literary theories. Her deep understanding and exploration of these subjects contribute significantly to the academic discourse, enriching the scholarly community with new insights and perspectives.
In addition to her scholarly pursuits, Assoc Prof Bali is also a creative writer. Her poetry collection in the Hindi language was recently published in 2023, showcasing her talent and versatility beyond the academic sphere.
Assoc Prof Purnima Bali's dedication to education, research, and creative expression makes her a valuable asset to the faculty at Shoolini University. Her commitment to excellence and passion for her field serve as inspiration to both students and colleagues alike.
Publication
Peer-Reviewed Journals:
- Wang Dongqing, Dr. Purnima Bali, ‘On the Growth Paradigm Writing and Cultural Anxiety of the Sled Dog song’. (2019) Journal of Lanzhou Institute of Education. Vol. 35, Issue 3.
- Prof. Neelima Kanwar, Dr. Purnima Bali, “Role of Youth in the Value-Making: With Reference to Four Chapters”. (2018) International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies (IJELR), ISSN No. 2395-2628 (Print) and 2349-9451 (Online), Vol.5, Issue 3.
- Dr. Purnima Bali, “Humanistic Values & Concerns: A Study of Tagore’s Farewell My Friend”. (2016) International Research Journal of Humanities, Language & Literature (IRJHLL), ISSN No. 2394-1642, Vol. 3, Issue 9.
- Dr. Purnima Bali, “Social Challenges in Girls’ Education with Reference to ‘I am Malala’ ”. (2016) International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies (IJELR), ISSN No. 2395-2628 (Print) and 2349-9451 (Online), Vol. 3, Issue 2.
- Dr. Purnima Bali, “Evolution of Bengali Literature: An Overview”. (2016) International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies (IJELR), ISSN No. 2395-2628 (Print) and 2349-9451 (Online), Vol. 3, Issue 1.
- Purnima Bali, “Portrayal of Women Characters in Rabindranath Tagore’s The Garden”. (2014) The Criterion: An International Journal in English with ISSN No. 0976-8165, Vol. 5, Issue V.
- Purnima Bali, “Different Religions Having One Voice: Kamala Das, Imtiaz Dharkar and Eunice de Souza”. (2013). The Criterion: An International Journal in English, ISSN No. 0976-8165, Vol. 4, Issue II.
- Purnima Bali, “Poetry of Protest and Confession: A Study of Kamala Das”. (2013). The Criterion: An International Journal in English, ISSN No. 0976-8165, Issue 12.
Chapters in Books:
- Dr Purnima Bali, ‘‘Celebration of Humanity from Self to Selves: Reading Whitman’s ‘‘Song of Myself” in Corona Times”. (2021). Essays on American Literature: Signposts and Landmarks. ISBN – 978-81-290-0240-2. 129-133.
- Dr Purnima Bali, ‘‘Journey from Resistance to Substance”. (2020).The Twentieth Century: Literary Signposts and Watersheds” – an anthology of Essays, Kindle edition. 86-89.
- Lata Negi, Dr Purnima Bali and Sara Sharma, “Subversion of Patriarchy and Upsurging of Female Voice in Tagore’s Work: A Study on The Wreck”. (2020.) Emerging Trends in Arts & Literature. ISBN 978-81-945576-0-9 (ebook), 161-166, Pratibha Spandan.
- Purnima Bali, “Questioning the Social Norms: With Reference to Tagore’s The Nexus”. (2015). Feminism and Literature: Text and Context,176-184.
- Purnima Bali, “Search for Identity: A Critical Study of In the Name of Honour”. (2015). Women Safety & Security: Issues & Challenges, 138-40, Mahindra Publishing House, Chandigarh, (India).
Co-edited Books:
- ‘‘Essays on American Literature: Signposts and Landmarks”, ISBN – 978-81-290-0240-2. New Era International Print, Brought out by Shoolini University, 2021.
- ‘‘The Twentieth Century: Literary Signposts and Watersheds” – an anthology of Essays, 2020. Kindle edition.
- ‘‘Looking at the Lockdown: Stories by Young Adults”, 2020. Kindle edition.