Contributing Scholars & Authors Directory

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Amritanath Bhattacharya

PV-2026-1637

Editor-in-Chief, PIJCACE

In "TWO PLAYS," Rik Amrit demonstrates his masterful ability to transform profound narratives into captivating theatrical experiences. Drawing from his deep knowledge of classical literature and practical theatre experience, Rik reimagines timeless stories with fresh perspective and dramatic power.

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Nilambar Chakrabarti

PV-2026-NC12

Jadavpur University / Smith College

Nilambar Chakrabarti is a doctoral research scholar in Philosophy at Jadavpur University, a Sylff Fellowship recipient, and former Research Fellow at Smith College in South Asian Studies. He regularly moderates the Poorvam Cite It! and Authors in Conversation academic symposia series.

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Piyal Bhattacharya

PV-2026-PB01

Chidakash Kalalay Centre of Art and Divinity

Shri Piyal Bhattacharya is a renowned scholar, musicologist, dramaturg, and traditional practitioner. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Chidakash Kalalay Centre of Art and Divinity, Kolkata. An authority on Nāṭyaśāstra, Gandharva music, ancient Indian dance traditions (nṛtta and karaṇa reconstruction), and the philosophical treatises of Ācārya Abhinavagupta, his research synthesizes traditional śāstric philology with embodied artistic practice.

Shri Piyal Bhattacharya is a renowned scholar, musicologist, dramaturg, and traditional practitioner. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Chidakash Kalalay Centre of Art and Divinity, Kolkata. An authority on Nāṭyaśāstra, Gandharva music, ancient Indian dance traditions (nṛtta and karaṇa reconstruction), and the philosophical treatises of Ācārya Abhinavagupta, his research synthesizes traditional śāstric philology with embodied artistic practice.

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Rakesh Das

PV-2026-1610

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute

Dr. Rakesh Das is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Sanskrit and Philosophy at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Math. His areas of research include Sanskrit grammar, computational linguistics, modern Sanskrit literature, Sāṅkhya and Vedānta philosophy, and Hindu rituals. He is an accomplished scholar, author, editor and translator, with numerous publications and invited lectures in India and abroad.

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Susanta Kumar Bardhan

PV-2026-1710

Suri Vidyasagar College

Associate Professor of English at Suri Vidyasagar College and External Faculty at EFLU Hyderabad. Former Principal of Rampurhat College.