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Prof. Ratnottama Das is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Indian Languages and Literary Studies at the University of Delhi. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Delhi (2010), with her thesis focusing on 'Depiction of Tribal Life in Paraja of Gopinath Mohanty and Yaruingam of Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya.' She also earned her M.A. in Assamese from Gauhati University (2005-2006) and a Diploma in Journalism.
Prof. Ratnottama Das is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Indian Languages and Literary Studies at the University of Delhi. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Delhi (2010), with her thesis focusing on 'Depiction of Tribal Life in Paraja of Gopinath Mohanty and Yaruingam of Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya.' She also earned her M.A. in Assamese from Gauhati University (2005-2006) and a Diploma in Journalism.
Her extensive career at the University of Delhi began in 2008, progressing from Assistant Professor to her current role as Professor since March 2023. Prof. Das's primary areas of interest include Tribal lore (Folklore) Studies, Assamese language and literature, Translation Studies, Comparative Indian Literature, Art, and Creative Writing. She has a significant teaching portfolio, covering undergraduate, postgraduate, M.A. (C.I.L), M.Phil, and research guidance, and has supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Phil dissertations.
Her extensive career at the University of Delhi began in 2008, progressing from Assistant Professor to her current role as Professor since March 2023. Prof. Das's primary areas of interest include Tribal lore (Folklore) Studies, Assamese language and literature, Translation Studies, Comparative Indian Literature, Art, and Creative Writing. She has a significant teaching portfolio, covering undergraduate, postgraduate, M.A. (C.I.L), M.Phil, and research guidance, and has supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Phil dissertations.
A prolific writer, Prof. Das has authored 10 books, including 5 non-fiction works, 3 novels, and 2 translations. Notable among her fiction is Arbaseen, recognised as the first Dystopian novel in Assamese, and Hariguna Kahana Najaai, a modern Assamese novel re-telling mythological stories. Her non-fiction includes Hindi Swayam Shikshak, a self-taught book for learning Assamese and Hindi, and Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi: Assamese Echo from the Hills of Arunachal, a study on the life and works of the prominent writer. She is also a recognized translator, with works like Paharar Sangeet, a translation of Ranjita Biswash's Music of the Hills.
A prolific writer, Prof. Das has authored 10 books, including 5 non-fiction works, 3 novels, and 2 translations. Notable among her fiction is Arbaseen, recognised as the first Dystopian novel in Assamese, and Hariguna Kahana Najaai, a modern Assamese novel re-telling mythological stories. Her non-fiction includes Hindi Swayam Shikshak, a self-taught book for learning Assamese and Hindi, and Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi: Assamese Echo from the Hills of Arunachal, a study on the life and works of the prominent writer. She is also a recognized translator, with works like Paharar Sangeet, a translation of Ranjita Biswash's Music of the Hills.
Prof. Das is a recipient of several honors, including the 1st class 2nd Position in both her M.A. and B.A. (with distinction in Philosophy), and the Jeevan Initiative's 'Special 10 of the Year' for her novel Hariguna Khana Najaai. She was also awarded the Sahitya Akademi Travel Grant for Young Authors in 2016-17. Her contributions extend to numerous articles, papers, and chapters in books, as well as regular columns in Assamese newspapers. She has presented papers at numerous national and international seminars and workshops, and has been a resource person and expert in various academic initiatives related to language, literature, and translation. Her extensive fieldwork in tribal pockets of India, particularly among the Lepcha, Poumai Naga, Mising, Deori, and Karbi tribes, underscores her dedication to documenting and preserving indigenous culture and folklore.
Prof. Das is a recipient of several honors, including the 1st class 2nd Position in both her M.A. and B.A. (with distinction in Philosophy), and the Jeevan Initiative's 'Special 10 of the Year' for her novel Hariguna Khana Najaai. She was also awarded the Sahitya Akademi Travel Grant for Young Authors in 2016-17. Her contributions extend to numerous articles, papers, and chapters in books, as well as regular columns in Assamese newspapers. She has presented papers at numerous national and international seminars and workshops, and has been a resource person and expert in various academic initiatives related to language, literature, and translation. Her extensive fieldwork in tribal pockets of India, particularly among the Lepcha, Poumai Naga, Mising, Deori, and Karbi tribes, underscores her dedication to documenting and preserving indigenous culture and folklore.
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