Currently pursuing a PhD in Political Science at Delhi University, with a focus on “Change and continuity in political agency and community level participation in the age of cyber politics,” she delves into the evolving dynamics of work and workers’ mobilization within the Gig Economy. Her M.Phil. (2020) thesis explored the intricate relationship between cyberspace architecture, international markets, and legal structures. Holding an M.A Hons. (2017) In Political Science from Ramjas College and a B.A Hons. (2015) From Lady Shri Ram College for Women, both under Delhi University, she has consistently demonstrated academic prowess, graduating with commendable scores. Additionally, being awarded the UGC NET with JRF in 2017 further validates her expertise in political science research.

 With a diverse background in academia and research, she served as Adjunct Faculty at Ambedkar University Delhi, teaching courses such as Introduction to Political Theory and Media, Law, and Democracy. As a Guest Faculty at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College and Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board, Delhi University, she instructed on topics ranging from Indian Government and Politics to Globalizing World. Her research contributions include roles as a Research Assistant at Mana Ventures Singapore and Freeflow Advisors India, focusing on technology and governance, and at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, and investigating Gig workers’ mobilization. Additionally, she engaged in community development as a Primary School Teacher at Yuwa Foundation, Jharkhand

Expertise: Politics of Digital Economy, Comparative Politics

Publications and Conferences:

Presented a paper titled “Women and their Interactions with Formal and Informal Institutions of Governance” at ‘Raag Darbari’ conference organized by the Political

Science Department University of Delhi (January 2018). Paper due to be published in 2024 as a part of a Raag Darbari Volume by Orient Blackswan.

Presented paper titled “Technological Development, Decentralization and People’s Power in Indian Democracy” at ‘National Seminar on State and Democracy in India: Social, Economic and Political Aspects’ organized by Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Delhi University (24th February, 2021).

Presented paper titled “Women in the Gig Economy” presented at the Indian Association for Women’s Studies 17th National Conference (7-10th September, 2023).

Presented paper titled “Gendered Labor and Community Formation in the Changing Data-driven World” presented at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (27-28th October, 2023).

Panelist at a public lecture titled “Surveillance and Algorithms: Evaluating digital technologies in 21st Century” at Ambedkar University, Delhi (5th February, 2020).

“Public Education and Social Citizenship – Potentials and Pitfalls” Published at South Asian Journal of Social Science and Humanities Vol 1 issue 2 Pgs. 60-69; 2020.

Newspaper Articles

‘Undervalued off Screen, Reduced to Caricatures on It, Domestic Workers Aren’t Fodder for Humour’ published by TheWire (16 June, 2023). https://thewire.in/labour/domestic-workers-indian-television-shows

‘On International Domestic Workers Day, We Must Recognise the Discrimination Many Still Face’ published by TheWire (16 June, 2022).

https://thewire.in/labour/on-international-domestic-workers-day-we-must-recognise-the-discrimination-many-still-face

‘India: The Vaccine conundrum under neoliberalism’ published by Europe Solidaire Sans Frontières (25 April, 2021).

http://www.europe-solidaire.org/spip.php?article57858

and by GroundXero (25 April, 2021)

https://www.groundxero.in/2021/04/25/the-vaccine-conundrum-under-neoliberalism/

‘Safai Karamcharis of Delhi University Protest Termination and More’ published by

GroundXero (May 18, 2019).

https://www.groundxero.in/2019/05/18/safai-karamcharis-of-delhi-university-protest-termination-and-more/