Conference Papers

This paper aims to explore how textbooks have represented the modern history of the subcontinent and the rise of nationalism in the textbooks in India and Pakistan.

This paper narrates the key events and factors that contributed to the development of Ummeed- A Ray of Hope, a short film written, shot and produced by students from the ‘core sample’ as a part of an International Film Festival on films made by minors/teens. This paper is part of the researcher’s doctoral research project “The “Self” in Classrooms: Exploring Identities through Narratives from Teaching of Social Sciences”, which analyses narratives and discourse from unconstrained socio-political discussions.

The paper shows how one can surpass “the front” (Goffman, 1956) of classroom and pedagogical spaces through intersectional positionality and facilitating enduring learning experiences for students and how one can understand individuals’ social identity through curricular experiences (Wortham, 2006) using a certain “pedagogical intent” (Van Manen, 1991), intersectional contextualised methodology (Farooqi, 2020), and democratic pedagogical situations (Apple & Beane, 2006).

This study investigates the thermal stratification characteristics of a single-medium sensible heat storage tank. The thermal energy storage (TES) system under investigation comprises a vertical cylindrical tank fitted with an immersed discharging coil. The study considers three different discharging coil configurations (helical, conical, and inverted conical). A commercial silicone oil (Hytherm 600) is used as the heat storage medium in the tank, and water serves as the discharging fluid.

 In this first spectroscopic investigations on  building materials from the Ahom Dynasty (1600-1900 AD). In this study  We report the application of spectroscopic techniques in  the evaluation of the deterioration of three culturally important historical monuments in India, built during 1600–1700 AD by the Ahom Dynasty (namely, Rang Ghar, Kareng Ghar, and Talatal Ghar).

In this paper we discussed about application of minerals in environmental science.. Furthermore, this talk highlights the significance of mineral chemistry in mitigating environmental pollution through the remediation of contaminated sites. Minerals' ability to sequester water- pollutants and facilitate the restoration of ecosystems underscores their potential in contributing to sustainable development goals.We also explores the role of mineral chemistry in fostering economic development, particularly in regions rich in mineral resources.

Human-elephant conflict (HEC) is a multifaceted issue in many parts of the world due to its catastrophic impacts. Hence, it is critical to address this issue with an integrated approach. We analyzed an unprecedented geolocated database of 1.31 lakh HEC incidents in Karnataka from 2019 to 2023, sourced from e-parihara (an Android application-based system for sanctioning compensation for man animal conflict cases) by the Karnataka Forest Department (KFD). This study highlights critical information on HEC and its annual trends, damage types, and compensation over space and time.

Thermochemical energy storage is emerging as a promising seasonal thermal energy storage technology. Strontium Bromide has recently become one of the most used salt hydrates for the salt-hydrate and moist airbased open thermochemical energy storage system. This article suggests that radial flow fixed bed reactors offer advantageous configurations owing to their lower pressure drop without compromising thermal performance.

This study experimentally investigates the scarcely studied stratified, oil-based sensible thermal energy storage (STES) tank, to examine the heat retention capability of Hytherm-600 silicone oil during the standalone period and its heat dispatchability during the discharging process. To conduct an experimental study on the thermic oil, a vertical cylindrical tank with a helical discharging coil fitted inside is used.