Sanjeev Uprety
Sanjeev Uprety | |
|---|---|
| सञ्जीव उप्रेती | |
| Education | |
| Occupations | Writer, academic, activist |
| Employer | Tribhuvan University |
Sanjeev Uprety is a Nepali writer, academic, and social activist. He is a former professor of English at Tribhuvan University. His work spans Nepali literature, cultural criticism, and gender studies, and has been discussed in Nepali media and literary circles.[1]
Early life and education
Uprety completed his Ph.D. in English literature from Brown University in 2003 and earned his M.A. in English from the State University of New York at Binghamton.[2]
He later conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley.[3]
Academic career
Uprety taught at the Central Department of English, Tribhuvan University, where he worked for over two decades.[4]
His academic work focuses on postcolonial theory, masculinity studies, and cultural criticism.[5]
Literary career
Uprety's works combine satire, philosophical reflection, and socio-political critique.[6]
Major works
- Ghanchakkar (Akshar Creations, ISBN 978-9937-8558-1-5)[7]
- Siddhanta Ka Kura (Book Hill Publications, ISBN 978-9937-941488)[8]
- Hansa (Book Hill Publications, ISBN 978-9937-934244)[9]
- Makai ko Arkai Kheti (ISBN 978-9937-8481-8-3)[10]
- A Different Cultivation of Maize (ISBN 978-9937-8481-6-9)
Research and public engagement
Uprety’s work on masculinity and social structure has been discussed in Nepali media.[11]
He has written on social structure, rituals, and gender in Nepal.[12]
Activism
Uprety has been involved in Nepal’s civil society movements, including the Brihat Nagarik Andolan.[13]
In 2020, he received national media attention after declining to share the Padmashree Literary Award stage.[14][15][16]
This decision received coverage in multiple national media outlets and was discussed in relation to ethics and cultural recognition in Nepal.[17]
References
- ^ Subedi, Abhi (2021-03-14). "Hansa, a Novel of Alternate Power". The Kathmandu Post.
- ^ "Leela Writing, Postmodernism, Eastern Spiritualism and History". Nepalika Sahitya.
- ^ "My Only Competition Is with Myself: Sanjeev Uprety". The Gorkha Times. 2020-11-02.
- ^ "My Only Competition Is with Myself: Sanjeev Uprety". The Gorkha Times. 2020-11-02.
- ^ "Masculinity and Mimicry: Ranas and Gurkhas". Social Science Baha.
- ^ "Symbols and satire". The Kathmandu Post.
- ^ "Book review: Convolutions of one Dr. Sanjeev Uprety". The Himalayan Times. 2008-01-19.
- ^ "सिद्दान्तको घनचक्करबाट बाहिरिँदै सञ्जीव उप्रेती". Shilapatra.
- ^ Subedi, Abhi (2021-03-14). "Hansa, a Novel of Alternate Power". The Kathmandu Post.
- ^ Adhikari, Sharada (2015-11-06). "A not so good harvest of maize". The Himalayan Times.
- ^ Paudyal, Mahabir (2024-11-21). "Viewing post-federal polity through the lens of Sanjeev Uprety's concept of 'structural dividend'". The DMN News.
- ^ Uprety, Sanjeev (2024-07-31). "Matriarchy, social structure and rituals". The Kathmandu Post.
- ^ "Police detain 28 civil society activists". The Kathmandu Post. 2023-12-15.
- ^ "Sanjeev Uprety: Can't share Padmashree Literature Award stage with Prashrit". OnlineKhabar. 2020-09-27.
- ^ "Women activists applaud Uprety's stance on Padma Shree Purashkar". Republica. 2020-09-28.
- ^ "Sanjeev Uprety to be honored with Padmashree Literary Award". Khabarhub. 2020-09-27.
- ^ "Women activists applaud Uprety's stance on Padma Shree Purashkar". Republica. 2020-09-28.