Student Paper Presentations: Department of Education and History
On 23rd and 24th April, 2025, the Research Cell of Loreto College Kolkata, organised a set of paper presentations by the students of the Department of Education and History. The presentation followed by highlighting five research papers. The studies were conducted under their respective Research Advisers from the Faculty of Education and History.
The first research group,composed of Snigdha Banerjee and Koyena Roy worked under the guidance of Dr. Suparna Ghosh. Their paper, "Analysis of the Luxury-Need Hypothesis from C.1400 CE to C. 2000 CE," explored the dynamics of wealth accumulation and survival desires across social classes. By examining the Luxury-Need Hypothesis over six centuries, they highlighted the consistent interplay between luxury and need, despite changing economic landscapes. The study provided a nuanced understanding of how economic development has shaped social behaviors. The second team was of Prachurya Ghosh, Devanshi Mehta, and Oishee Bose. They delivered their presentation on the "Culinary Traditions of Ancient Indian Temples and other Religious Institutes" under the guidance of Dr Suparna Ghosh. Their paper offered a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and spiritual significance of these offerings. By analyzing the role of prasads in temple rituals, they shed light on the intersection of faith, community, and tradition.
The third research group comprising Kaushiki Chakraborty and Shriyaa Gangoli presented their paper entitled "Ellora: a Study of the Synthesis of Religion and Society in Ancient India" under the guidance of Dr. Anindita Bandyopadhyay and Dr. Suparna Ghosh. Their Aim was to identify if the coexistence of the three major religions, Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism resulted in the dominance of any particular religion, or was it a harmonious balance. The fourth presentation was delivered by Suriti Dutta under the guidance of Dr Suparna Ghosh and Ms. Tania Mondol. Her paper titled "Influence of the Values taught by Ramayana and Mahabharata in Education". Her paper investigates how the teachings of the Ramayana and Mahabharat can be integrated into the Indian knowledge based system and to promote holistic development among pupils.
The fifth group, consisting Prerana Sen and Kirtika Saha delivered their presentation on the title "Dark doom of white - Windows In 19th and 20th century Bengal through the eyes Of Bankim Chandra, Sarat Chandra and Ashapurna Devi" under the guidance of Dr. Krishnokoli Hazra and Dr. Anindita Bandyopadhyay. Their aim of study was to humanise the experiences of the widows and explore the societal approach towards them in 19th and 20th century Bengal by delving into the writings of prominent Bengali authors who lived progressively in different time periods and varied in their portrayals of widows.
All the presentations demonstrated the students' dedication to academic excellence and their ability to tackle complex topics. The interactive session that followed after the paper presentation addressed the queries of audience. The event was a testament to the college's commitment to fostering research skills and critical thinking among its students.
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