Paritosh Kumar

Paritosh Kumar is an Adjunct Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Chair in the Department of Global Development Studies at Queen's University. He holds a PhD in Political Studies from Queen's University. His research focuses on cultural studies, globalization, and development ethics, with a particular emphasis on the rise of Hindu nationalism in India and its intersections with media, capitalism, and historical narratives.

Education:

• PhD in Political Studies, Queen's University

Research Interests:

• Historical consciousness and cultural revivalism
• Television's role in political mobilization
• Globalization's impact on agriculture and indigenous knowledge systems
• Critique of neoliberal economic policies

Research Trends: His work interrogates how cultural narratives are weaponized by political regimes, particularly through media innovation. Recent projects explore transnational corporations' engagement with local knowledge systems in India.

Other Roles:

• DEVS Placement Coordinator

Labs/Teams: Collaborative research with Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai on plant genetic resources and indigenous knowledge systems.