Dr Archana Sahay Saini | Department of Development Studies

Bio

Dr. Archana Sahay Saini is an Assistant Professor in the field of English Literature with a strong academic background in gender and mythological studies. She has recently completed her Ph.D. on post-feminist perspectives in the portrayal of Sita and Draupadi in select novels. Her research engages with interdisciplinary approaches, combining literature, culture, and gender discourse. She has contributed to the academic community through publications in peer-reviewed and UGC CARE-listed journals and has actively participated in national and international conferences. Dr. Saini is committed to fostering critical thinking and analytical skills among students through interactive and research-oriented teaching methodologies.

Academic Degrees

Ph.D. in English Literature (2026)
M.A. in English Literature (2017)
B.A. in English Literature (2015)

Academic Appointments

Assistant Professor, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur (August 2024 – Present)
Guest Faculty, Government Polytechnic College, Bhilwara (February 2019 – March 2020)

Professional Experience

School Teacher, Sahay Senior Secondary School, Gangapur
Company Executive, Ola Cabs Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur

Teaching

Since 2018

Research Interests

Indian Mythology and Literature

Feminist and Post-Feminist Studies

Gender Studies

Cultural and Narrative Studies

Indian Knowledge Systems

Publications

Impacts and Relevance of the Gurukul: An Ancient Way of Teaching.
Poems in Memories Vol. 4 and Tranquill Vol. 4.

Journal Articles

The Crisis of Existential and Ethical Borders of a Woman in Borders and Boundaries by Ritu Menon, African Journal of Biomedical Research, 2024.
Do Women Need Empowerment? Published with Atlantis Press (Springer Nature).
Research paper in STOM (UGC CARE-listed Journal).

Book Chapters

Impacts and Relevance of the Gurukul: An Ancient Way of Teaching.
Poems in Memories Vol. 4 and Tranquill Vol. 4.

Conferences, Talks & Speaking Engagements

Mapping the Marvelous, Rajasthan University, 2023
Methods, Aesthetics, Genre, Poornima University, 2023
World War I, Modernism, Rajasthan University, 2023
VGU Conferences (2025–2026)

Affiliations

Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur

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🏛️ Department

Department of Development Studies

🎓 Qualification

Ph.D. in English Literature (2026), M.A. in English Literature (2017), B.A. in English Literature (2015)

⏱️ Experience

4 Appointments

🔬 Specialization

English Literature, Indian Mythology and LiteratureFeminist and Post-Feminist StudiesGender StudiesCultural and Narrative StudiesIndian Knowledge Systems

✉️ Email

archanasahay.saini@vgu.ac.in

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