Invited Lectures
Forthcoming Invited Lectures
Selected Invited Lectures
- Higher Education and Society. National FDP on Emerging Issues in Higher Education & Research. P B Siddhartha College of Arts & Science. 10th June 2024.
- Higher Education and Society. Sensitization program for NEP 2020. MMTTC Sri Ram College of Commerce. 25th April 2024.
- Corporate Strategies and Human Well-Being; Money, Market, and Happiness. Refresher Course in Commerce and Management. University of Jammu. Jammu. 16th Mar 2024.
- आर्थिक एवं सामाजिक विकास: चुनौतियाँ व उपलब्धियां, बीज वक्तव्य – अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सेमीनार, दमयन्ती राज आनंद राजकीय स्नातकोत्तर महाविद्यालय, बिसौली, उत्तर प्रदेश, 24 फरबरी 2024.
- On Market, Marketing, and Happiness, Refresher Course, University of Allahabad, UP. 23rd Dec 2023.
- Towards a new world of work – Keynote address, Plenary session on Navigating the changing landscape of remote & Hybrid work environment, National Conference on Future of Work: Adapting to a Changing Landscape, University of Jammu, 29-30 Nov 2023.
- Happiness and Well-Being – Keynote address, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala, Punjab – 3rd Nov 2023
- Teachers and Teaching Process in the changing times – International Conference on Issues and Challenges for Higher Education in India, Mizoram University, Aizawl (25-27 Oct 2023) online – 26 Oct 2023.
- Market, Entrepreneurship, and Happiness, Online Lecture, Refresher Course on Entrepreneurship Development (Hybrid Mode), UGC HRDC Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, on 16th October, 2023.
- Trade, Tourism, and Happiness, Online Lecture, Refresher Course on Tourism (4-17 Oct 2023: Hybrid Mode), UGC HRDC NEHU Shillong, Meghalaya, on 16th October, 2023.
- Happiness and Public Policy, Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, UP, on 29th September, 2023.
- Market Capitalism and Happiness, Department of Business Administration, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, on 22nd September, 2023.
- Organizational Happiness – Concept and Practice, Department of Management, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, on 13th August, 2023.
- Being Happy and Managing Stress in the VUCA World, Online Lecture, Indian Accounting Association, Motihari Chapter, Bihar, on 11th August, 2023 at 7 pm.
- Philosophy of Behavioural Finance and its future – as I see it, Keynote address, 2nd International Conference on Behavioural Finance, Department of Management, Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Prayagraj, UP on 17th June 2023.
- Learning, Thinking and Happiness – Challenges of time, Department of Business Administration, School of Management Studies, Tezpur University, Assam on May 19, 2023
- NEP 2020 and Lifelong learning, National Webinar, North-East Christian University, Nagaland & Patkai Christian College (A) Nagaland, on April 29, 2023.
- Priorities for Economic Growth in the state of UP, during a national seminar on the theme of $5 Trillion Economy Roadmap for India: Context and Contribution of Uttar Pradesh, held at MG Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, on 14th March 2023.
- Trends in HR Research – Keynote address, Technical Session on HR Strategies in the context of Millennial & Alpha Generation, during 73rd All India Commerce Conference of Indian Commerce Association held at Dr BAM University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra (22-24 Dec 2022) on 23rd Dec 2022.
- Past, Present and Future of Human Resource Accounting – St Xavier’s College, Kolkata on 16th Dec 2022.
- Promises and Potential of NEP 2020 for Teachers during a week long Faculty Induction Program organized by UGC – HRDC, Mizoram University, Aizawl on 21.11.2022 (Monday) – 10 to 11.30 am
- Atmanirbhar Bharat: Building Resilience, Sustainability and Global Competitiveness – Keynote address during two days National Seminar to be held at Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi on 11 Nov 2022.
- Choosing Appropriate Journals during a Weeklong Online FDP on Academic Writing and Publication organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University, on 4th Nov 2022.
- Past, Present and Future of Accounting Education – Keynote address during an International Seminar on Accounting Education, 44th All India Accounting Conference held at Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on 30th Oct 2022.
- Empowered Faculty – their role in nation building during one day National Webinar on NEP 2020 (Motivated, Energised and Capable Faculty) organized by UGC – HRDC, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong on 20th July 2022.
- Teaching Learning Ecosystem for NEP 2020 during a Faculty Induction Program organized by the Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education, University of Delhi on 28th June 2022.
- Human Resource and the Future of Work during an online Refresher Course organized by Mizoram University, Aizawl for Economics, Management and Commerce Teachers on 9 June 2022. (Youtube link)
- Need and Significance of NEP in Higher Education during an online FDP on Implementation of NEP 2020 using Innovative Teaching Methods organized by Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Delhi on 30 May 2022.
- Where to Publish – Choosing Appropriate Outlet during an online Workshop on Academic Writing and Research organized by Tezpur University on 24 May 2022.
- Data Analytics in Business and Marketing – Keynote address during an online International Conference organized by Shivaji College, University of Delhi, Delhi on 21 April 2022.
- Multidisciplinary approach to research in Business and Commerce during an online Refresher Course organized by HRDC, Deen Dayal Upadhyay University, Gorakhpur on 28th March 2022.
- Challenges for Teachers and Teaching Process and Preparing for Hybrid mode of Teaching and Learning (2 lectures) during an online capacity building program for teachers in social sciences, sponsored by ICSSR, organized by NEHU Tura on 15th Feb 2022.
- Beyond Growth and Markets – keynote address during 2nd Online International Conference (17-18 Dec 2021) on Sustainability and Equity 2021 organized by KIIT Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 18 Dec 2021.
- Excellence in Institutional Leadership and Management during a weeklong (Nov 23-29, 2021) Workshop on Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutions: Challenges Ahead, organized by the IQAC, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind, Haryana on 27 Nov 2021.
- Interpersonal Relationships, Happiness & Soft-skills during a Short-term Course in Soft Skills, organized by the HRDC, NEHU, Shillong on 24 Nov 2021.
- Business Market and Sustainability during an online Refresher Course in Commerce and Management organized by the HRDC, Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh on 23 Nov 2021.
- Teaching and Teachers – Challenge of Time during an online, AICTE sponsored FDP organized by North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Arunanchal Pradesh on 30 Oct 2021
- Entrepreneurship and Organizational Happiness during an online Refresher Course on Commerce and Entrepreneurship, organized by the Department of Commerce, North-Eastern Hill University through HRDC, NEHU on 30 Oct 2021.
- Perspectives on Individual, Organizational, National and Global Happiness during an online FDP organized by the Department of Commerce, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam in collaboration with AICTE Training and Learning Academy (ATAL) on 26 Sept 2021.
- NEP 2020 and Commerce Education during an online webinar organized by Indian Commerce Association, Delhi NCR chapter on 7 Sept 2021.
- NEP 2020 – Role of Commerce Education during a National Webinar organized by Department of Commerce, Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, Delhi on 2nd Sept 2021.
- Issues in Qualitative Research and Plagiarism as Guest of Honour in the inaugural session of the FDP organized by SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, on 5th Aug 2021.
- Academic Writing and Publishing during a One Week Short Term Course on Research and Publication Ethics, organized by the UGC-HRD Centre, Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (MP) on 17th July 2021.
- Hope, Habit and Happiness, an invited lecture for students and teachers of Indira Gandhi Meerpur University, Rewari, Haryana on 1st June 2021.
- Designing Academic Writings during a Faculty Development Program on Research and Publication, organized by Acharya Narendra Dev College, Univ of Delhi in collaboration with PMMMNMTT, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, on (zoom) 14th April 2021.
- Purpose, Passion and Happiness lecture as Chief Guest for inauguration of online Commerce Fest in Shivaji College, University of Delhi on 6th April 2021.
- Organizational Well-Being and Sustainability, during a Refresher Course for Commerce and Management teachers, organized by the UGC-HRD Centre, Calcutta University, Kolkata, West Bengal on 25th March 2021.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness and Leadership Skills, during a Leadership Development Program (22-27 Feb 2021, on Zoom Platform) organised by the UGC-HRD Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya on 27th Feb 2021.
- Corporate Well-Being and Sustainability in the changing times – orientation lecture to the MBA students of ASBM university, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 19th Oct 2020 (Google Meet).
- Sustainable Economy: Initiatives and Challenges (Keynote address) during an International Young Researcher Conclave 2020 (25-26 Sept, 2020, on Google Meet) organized by the Department of Management and Financial Studies, Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences For Women, University of Delhi, Delhi on 26 Sept 2020 at 11 am.
- Happiness and Interpersonal Skills, during Online Short-term course on Soft Skills for college and university teachers (21-26 Sept 2020, on Zoom Platform) organised by the UGC-HRD Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya on 23 Sept 2020 (10:30 am – 1 pm)
- Prospects for Commerce and Management Research in Knowledge Society, during Online Refresher Course in Commerce and Management for teachers of Commerce and Management discipline from degree colleges and universities, organized by the UGC-HRD Centre, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad on 29th August, 2020.
- Happiness – Idea and Implementation, Lecture during National Webinar organized by Madhyanchal Sociological Society, Madhya Pradesh on 1st August, 2020 at 11 am.
- Journey from Happiness to Peace (Key Resource person) during National Webinar (Google Meet) organized by Gangasheel Mahavidyalaya, (MJP Rohilkhand University), Bareilly, UP on 22nd July, 2020.
- Happiness and Well-Being: Looking Beyond GDP, Webinar (Zoom), organized by MB Khalsa College, Indore, MP on 15th July at 11 am.
- Skill Development and Competency Enhancement for College Teachers (Valedictory address) during Two-week national level online faculty development program organized by the Government Degree College, Parkal, Warangal, Telengana on 30th June 2010 at 4 pm.
- Organizations and Strategies: Post COVID-19 Era Management (Invited keynote address – June 19, 2020 and chaired a technical session) International Webinar (Zoom), organized by Department of Commerce, Mizoram University in collaboration with Sikkim University on Implications of COVID-19 Lockdown on Trade and Commerce, held on June 19-20, 2020 at 11 am.
- COVID 19: Inner Engineering during the Lockdown. Webinar (Zoom) Organized by MBA Department, Invertis University, Bareilly on the 6th June 2020 at 11:30 am.
- Happiness and Public Policy in the wake of COVID 19 Webinar (Google Meet), organized by the Department of Commerce & IQAC, Dayal Singh College, University of Delhi, Delhi on the 25th May 2020 at 11 am.
- COVID – 19 and Human Well-Being: Lessons for revisiting the economics of development, (Invited keynote address – May 5, 2020 and chaired a technical session) Online International Conference on COVID – 19: Lives and Livelihood, organized by School of Commerce and Economics, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, held on May 5-6, 2020.
- Happiness: National, Organizational, and Individual Perspectives Popular talk at Tinsukia Commerce College, Tinsukia, Assam on 8th Feb 2020.
- Reinventing the wheel: policies, politics, and practices (Keynote address during 1st Technical Session on Resurgence of Deprived Society: Re-invention and Resilience) during 72nd Annual Conference of India Commerce Association (22-24 Dec 2019), held at KIIT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 23rd Dec 2019.
- Recent advances in management research (Keynote address) during an International Conference on Recent Advances in Management and Technology held at Invertis University, Bareilly, on 19th Oct 2019.
- Happiness, Human Resource and Strategy: New Age Organizational Challenges during a National Seminar on Cognizance of Human Resource Development for Commercial Viability organised by GS Lohia Girls College, Tinsukia, Assam on 1-2 June 2019.
- Globalisation, Governance and Human Well-being: thinking beyond markets during a panel discussion organized on 30th March 2019, 39th Annual Conference of Rajasthan Economics Association on Globalisation and Governance: socio economic perspectives, held at Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan on 30-31 March 2019.
- Pathways for Skills and Happiness (Lead Speaker) at GB Pant Social Science Institute, constituent of Univ of Allahabad, Prayagraj on 7th March 2019 during Idea Conclave on Collaging Futuristic Skills Landscape for New India, held on 7-8 March 2019.
- Happy Employees – Happy Customers: Looking beyond Market and Marketing (Resource Person in 2nd Technical Session) at DDU University, Gorakhpur on 2nd March 2019 during UGC sponsored two days National Seminar on Integrating Customers focus across the firm: issues and challenges before service marketers, held on 2-3 March 2019.
- Indian Economy at the Crossroads: Looking Beyond GDP (Keynote Speaker) at Jagran College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Kanpur, UP, during a National Seminar on ‘Indian Economy at Crossroads’ on Feb 12, 2019.
- Policies for Sustainable Development: Looking beyond GDP (Address as Chief Guest) at Department of Economics, Manipal University, Jaipur during an International Conference on Sustainable Development held on 11th Jan 2019.
- Happiness in Nations: Past – Present – Future, first lecture under the lecture series on Gross National Happiness in the Era of GDP organized by India Policy Foundation, New Delhi on 1st December 2018.
- Quality in Higher Education: Why, Where and How (Inaugural Address) at Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector-26, Chandigarh during a National Seminar sponsored by the NAAC on the theme ‘Catering to the Global Learner: Quality Enhancement in Higher Education’ on November 22, 2018.
- Curriculum, Commerce and Context: Challenges for Education in Promoting Trade (Inaugural Address) at Assam University, Silchar, Assam, during National Conference on Trade Relations in North East India: Problems and Prospects on 10-11 Oct 2018.
- Quality Issues in Higher Education at Maharaja Ranjit Singh College of Professional Science, Indore on 6th Oct 2018.
- Commerce Education in India: Past, Present and Future delivered Keynote Address at Christian Eminent College, Indore during a National Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in the Realm of Commerce, held on 6th Oct 2018.
- Leadership, Change and Disruption – The Challenge of Time at Future Institute of Technology and Management, Bareilly during their Annual Management Convention on 10th Feb 2018.
- Thinking, Learning and Change – Challenges ahead at Department of Management, University School of Management and Entrepreneurship, Delhi Technological University, East Delhi Campus on 6th Nov 2017.
- Status of Human Well-Being in South Asia at Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, on 27th Oct 2017.
- Relationship between Economics, Commerce and Management: Some Insights for Future of Commerce Education in India at Department of Commerce, Tezpur University, Assam on 2nd Aug 2017
- Research – What, Why and How delivered a lecture as a Chief Guest for a Workshop on Research Methodology and Data Analysis using SPSS, organized by Department of Commerce, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi on 27th April 2017.
- Innovation, Business and Well-Being – Challenges for India – Keynote address during a National Conference on Innovation and Challenges in Indian Economy, organized by Maharaja Agrasen College, Vasundhra Enclave, University of Delhi, Delhi on Jan 24th April 2017.
- Agenda Well-being – Challenges for South Asian Region (Keynote Address) during the Inaugural session of an International Seminar on Emergence of SAARC Economies – 20 Years Perspective organized by the Faculty of Management, Invertis University, Bareilly on 17-18th Sept 2016.
- Economic Progress, Development and Well-being – Inaugural address during a National Seminar on Economic issues and challenges in present scenario, organized by the department of commerce and management of Maharani Laxmi Bai Government College of Excellence, Jiwaji University, Gwalior on 21st Aug 2016.
- Work Happiness and Achievement, Special Summer School (June 27-July 17, 2016), HRDC, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
- Strategic HR: its need & future on 18th April 2016 at Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad
- Bhutan’s Economy and its experiment with Gross National Happiness – during a panel discussion on Growth Prospects in South Asia during an International Seminar on Changing Economic Parameters and Prospects of Growth in India and South Asia organized by the Department of Economics, University of Lucknow, UP during 5–7 Feb, 2016.
- Greatness Gimmick, Special Lecture on 23rd Dec 2015 [2:15 pm to 3:30 pm] at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Rethinking on Commerce as a discipline – where do we go from here – Inaugural address on 3rd Dec 2015, during 5th Refresher Course in Business Studies, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal.
- Higher Education in India: Myth and Reality – Keynote Address on 21st Nov 2015, in a Technical Session, during National Seminar on Higher Education in 2025: Growth Challenges and Opportunities, 20-21 November, 2015, IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- Strategies for National Well-Being: Role of youth power in India – keynote lecture during a National Seminar on Role of NSS in Nation Building: Scope and Challenges, held at NEHU Shillong on 5-6 March 2015.
- Concept of Happiness; Economics of Happiness; Happiness in Nations; and Organizational Happiness – Concept and Applications’ series of lectures for Commerce, Economics and Management Teachers, University of Allahabad, UP, India on 28-29 Sept 2013.
- Happiness – Concept and Trends in Nations during a Summer School at Academic Staff College, Manipur University, Imphal, Manipur on 10th Aug 2013.
- How green is the grass on the other side – Perception, Thinking and Happiness during 8th Short Term course for academic administrators at the UGC Academic Staff College, NEHU, Shillong on 15th Oct 2012.
- A road less travelled – Perception, Thinking, Attitude and Work Happiness during a Refresher course for academic administrators at the UGC Academic Staff College, NEHU, Shillong on 12th Feb 2013.
- Learning, Change and Life Skills during a Capacity Building Training at NEHU, Bijni Complex, organized by State Resource Centre on 30th March, 2012.
- Citizen’s Responsibilities for Happy Life during Vigilance Awareness Week 2011 at NEC Conference Hall, Shillong on 3rd Nov 2011.
- Happiness to Organizational Happiness during UGC-ASC Orientation Course at Baba Phul Singh Women University, Sonipat on 5th Jan 2010.
- Management of Organizational Happiness in Educational Institutions during Principal’s Workshop on Financial Management organized NEHU, Shillong on 8th Dec 2009.
Selected Session Chair
- Chaired a technical session, National Workshop on Research Methodology and Academic Writing, MG Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, March 15, 2023
- Moderated a session on Reimagining HR organized by Jesus & Mary College, University of Delhi on 1st Nov 2022.
- Chaired a technical session on HRM during an online International Conference (20-21 Jan 2022) on Advances in Business and Management organized by Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi, Delhi on 21 Jan 2021.
- Chaired a technical session on HRM facing Covid 19 impact during a 3-day Online International conference on The Global Economic Outlook During Covid 19 pandemic – a changed world organized by Department of Commerce (Accounting & Finance), Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women, Vepery, Chennai – 600007
- Chaired a technical session on June 19, 2020 in an International Webinar (Zoom), organized by Department of Commerce, Mizoram University in collaboration with Sikkim University on Implications of COVID-19 Lockdown on Trade and Commerce, held on June 19-20, 2020.
- Chaired a technical session on 5th May, 2020 in Online International Conference on COVID – 19: Lives and Livelihood, organized by School of Commerce and Economics, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, held on May 5-6, 2020.
- Panellist for Roundtable on Future of HR: aligning HR academics to contemporary HR practices on 11th Oct 2019, during SHRM India Annual Conference and Expo 2019 held at Taj Palace, New Delhi (10-11 Oct 2019)
- Chaired a technical session held on 1st June 2019 during a National Seminar on Cognizance of Human Resource Development for Commercial Viability organised by GS Lohia Girls College, Tinsukia, Assam on 1-2 June 2019.
- Chaired a technical session held on 30th March 2019 during 39th Annual Conference of Rajasthan Economics Association on Globalisation and Governance: socio economic perspectives, held at Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan on 30-31 March 2019.
- Chaired a session on Theme II: Governance and Global Value Chain on 4th Feb 2019 in First International Conference on Sustainable Development and the World Economy organised by Janki Devi Memorial College, Univ of Delhi on 4-5 Feb 2019 at India International Centre, Delhi.
- Chaired a technical session on 11 Oct 2018, in a National Conference on Trade Relations in North East India: Problems and Prospects held at Assam University, Silchar, Assam, during on 10-11 Oct 2018.
- Co-Chaired a Technical Session held on 12th Jan 2018, in 6th Annual International Commerce Conference organized by Department of Commerce, University of Delhi, in collaboration with Academy of Indian Marketing on Digital Outreach and Future of Marketing Practices held during January 11-12, 2018 at Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi.
- Chaired Technical Session I (concurrent 2) on Demonetization: Issues and Challenges with special reference to Accounting and Finance on 18th Nov 2017 during 40th All India Accounting Conference and International Seminar held at ML Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan during 18-19 Nov 2017.
- Chaired Technical Session III – Employment and Entrepreneurship – changing paradigms during 70th All India Commerce Conference 2017 held at IIS University, Jaipur during 12–14, Oct 2017.
- Chairman for a Technical session for the Track Theme: Human Resource Management (Feb 13, 2017) during an International Conference on Corporate Governance: Retrospect and Prospects, February 12-13, 2017 organized by Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad.
- Chaired Technical Session I (B) on the theme of Emergence of South Asian Economies on 5th Feb 2016, during International Seminar on Changing Economic Parameters and Prospects of Growth in India and South Asia, Department of Economics, University of Lucknow, UP.