Phakhon Brahma, M.A., NET(JRF), B.Ed., Pursuing Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Bodo
[email protected]

Phone: 7002669311
Address: Vill : Ganesh Pathar P.O. : Langhin Manikpur P.S. : Dokmoka Dist : Karbi Anglong State : Assam PIN : 782441

Date of Joining
01-06-2023
Area of Interest
Folk Literature of the Bodos, Culture of the Bodos, Comparative Literature, and Cultural Ecology.
Specialization of subjects
Culture & Literature

Teacher Activities

Course Covered

Extention Activities



Publications

1. Brahma, Phakhon (2019) “Birgwsrini Thunggri Jariminari Solomayao Birgwsrini Aakhu Swrzinai: Mwnse Bijinai” Phwrwnglai, Vol.XVI, 91-100. ISSN No. 2278-8085

2. Brahma, Phakhon (2018) “Hainamuli Solomayao Berkhangnai Somajari Saogari”. Manoranjan Laharyni Soloma:Nwjwr arw Songjirnay, 98-104. ISSN No. 2394-2312


Conference | Seminar | Workshop

1. Presented a paper entitled “Reflection of moral value through Bodo and Mising Folktales” in ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Comparative Literature for the Changing Socio-Cultural Scenario in North-East India- Problems and Prospects, organized by the Department of Bodo, Subansiri College held on 8 th & 9 th February 2019.

2. Presented a paper entitled “Reflection of the Real Picture of Bodoland Movement in the Novel Bigrai Aarw Dwisrai” in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Reflection of Tribal Life in Indian Novels, organized by the Department of Bodo, Rangapara College held on 16 th & 17 th October 2017.

3. Presented a paper entitled “A Study on Bodo Folk Belief and its Scientific Fact” on Folk Belief & Oral Literature of the North East Region of India organized by Thong Nokbe College in collaboration with Karbi Lammet Amei held on 3 rd October 2019.

4. Presented a paper entitled “Boroni Taboo ni Jwhwi Aabhawa Songrwikha” in National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Language, Literature, and Culture Organized by Bodoland University in Collaboration with Gauhati University held on 19 th & 20 th January 2023.

5. Participated in Two Days Workshop on “Crossing the Boundaries and Innovations: Literary Terms in Bodo” held on 30 th November & 1 st December 2022, organized by the Department of Bodo, Gauhati University.

6. Participated in a one-day webinar on “Understanding Various Modes of Tribal Development Protecting their Indigenous Culture from External Influence-2” A FLAGSHIP PROGRAM OF MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, Organised by National Coordinating Institute, IIT Delhi, UBA on 1st August 2020.

7. “Impact of Tales and Stories on the Psychology of a Child “ Organized by Department. of English, Kokrajhar Govt. College in collaboration with IQAC, KOKRAJHAR GOVT. COLLEGE, KOKRAJHAR

8. Participated in the International Webinar on "Folklore and Feminism" jointly organized by Department of Bengali and IQAC, Kokrajhar Government College on 20th August 2020

9. Participated in the National Webinar on the topic “Traditional Knowledge System in the Contemporary Context”, organized by Department of Folklore Research, Gauhati University on 16th August 2020

10. Participated in the International Webinar on “Mapping Folklore Studies : Various Approaches” organised by IQAC, Habraghat Mahavidyalaya, Kriahnai, Goalpara, Assam, India, in association with GEOID FORUM, Goalpara, Assam, India held on 25th & 26th July 2020.

11. Participated in the National Webinar on “THE TREND OF ASSAMESE LITERATURE IN 21ST CENTURY: AN ANALYTICAL DISCUSSION ON ASSAMESE AND BODO POETRY” organized by IQAC & Department of Assamese, Nandalal Borgohain City College, Dibrugarh, Assam held on 18th August 2020.

12. Participated in the National Webinar on “The present scope and future of Folklore and Cultural Studies in North East India: Challenges and Prospects” , organised By Center for Cultural Studies & Research, Pandu College In Collaboration with Research for Resurgence Foundation, Uttar Assam Prant on 8th July 2020.

13. Participated in the Two Day "Induction Training Programme for the Newly Appointed Assistant Professors" organized by the Higher Education Department, Government of Assam on 25th and 26th July 2023 at the Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, Guwahati-22

14. Participated in the National Seminar on "Quality Enhancement in Higher Educational Institution: A NAAC Perspective" organized by IQAC Dibrugarh University held on 27th January 2024 at Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam

15. Presented a paper entitled “Boroni Subung Phwthainai Aaarw Aabhawa Songriwikhathi” in ICSSR Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on Folklore and Ecology in North East India Organized by Bodo Department, Gauhati University held on 8th & 9th February 2024.

16. Participated in the 33rd National Webinar on "Politics Reflected in the Pages of Bodo Literature" organized by the Department of Bodo, Bodoland University held on 23rd February 2024.

17. Participated in the 34th National Webinar on "Bathou Philosophy in Gibi Bithai" organized by the Department of Bodo, Bodoland University on 27th March,2024


Books | Chapter in Books

1. Brahma, Phakhon. "Foundations of Bodo Traditional Belief: An Overview of Moral Teaching." Ethnic Identity in Indian Art and Culture, edited by Dr. Abul Foyes Md Malik and Dr. Chandrabali Das, Sunbeam, Rupnagar, Guwahati-12, October 2023, pp. 254-261. ISBN: 978-93-93092-48-9.

2. Brahma, Phakhon. "Preserving Traditions: A Comprehensive Exploration of Bodo Food Preservation Strategies." Sustainable Development Education, Society and Culture Part-II, edited by Arunima Dutta and Abul Foyes Md Malik, Sunbeam, Rupnagar, Guwahati-32, 2023, pp. 153-162. ISBN:978-93-93092-72-7

3. Brahma, Phakhon. "Economic Empowerment Strategies among Karbi and Bodo Women in Assam." In Quest of Human Development, edited by Anupam Sarma, 1st ed., December 2023, pp. 32-40. ISBN: 978-81-965593-6-6.

4. Brahma, Phakhon. “Bodos Liquid Heritage: Kharwi (Alkaline) and its Social Significance.” Research Franka: A Step towards Interdisciplinary Research, edited by Rima Kumari Saxena et al., CIRS Publication, Shivpuri, Manas Marg-02, Patna, November 2023, pp. 129-137. ISBN-13: 979-887085848-7


Memberships

1. UNESCO ASSOCIATION, GUWAHATI


Projects


Other Activity

1. Participated in FDP from 23-12-2023 to 29-12-2023 on Moodle Learning Management System organized by Mangaldai College with course material provided by Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay.