Dr. Anindita Ghosh

Biography

Anindita Ghosh is a distinguished academic specializing in Modern Indian History, focusing on issues of power, culture, and resistance. She completed her doctoral degree at Cambridge and began her career as a lecturer in the History Department at the University of Manchester in 2001. Prior to this, she was a Simon Fellow from 1999 to 2000. Her teaching encompasses both undergraduate and postgraduate courses on colonialism and nationalism in India, while she also supervises doctoral students. Ghosh's research has significantly contributed to the understanding of social and cultural history in colonial Bengal, challenging prevailing notions about literature and literacy. Her notable publications include the monographs "Power Print" and "Claiming City," focusing on the role of print culture and urban, material studies within colonial contexts. Ghosh has received major grants, including support from the British Academy, and has appeared on various national and international media platforms, disseminating her research findings to wider audiences.

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