Bio-data of Prof. (Dr.) Shakuntala A. Singh

                                           M.A., Ph.D.                 

 

 

v   Principal,

v   Reader and Head, Dept. of Philosophy,

            Joshi-Bedekar College, Thane (West), Maharashtra, India.

 

v   Recognised Ph.D. Guide in Philosophy in Mumbai University.

 

v   Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students in  Philosophy.

       v         Member, Board of Studies, University of Mumbai.

v   Earlier, Fellow of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, and Fellow of the University Grants Commission.   

 

v   Written various Papers in Philosophy published in various journals, besides Papers read at National and International Conferences. Visit http://ajai-shakuntala.tripod.com

 

v   Addressed various forums, symposia, workshops on Philosophy and related issues.

 

v   Visited various educational institutions in USA/UK including Oxford and Cambridge in 2000 A.D.

 

v   Founder, Mens Sana Research Foundation, and Deputy Editor, Mens Sana Monographs ISSN 0973-1229, which deals with foundational/conceptual issues concerning medicine, mental health, man and society. Visit http://mensanamonographs.tripod.com

v  Has undergone training in Hindustani Classical Music and also plays the sitar. First lady of Swara Sampada. Visit http://swarasampada.tripod.com

 

 

Recent Publications (2003-2006):

 

Psychiatric Consequences Of WTC Collapse And The Gulf War, May 2003. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-89753-00-2. Rs. 100/- US $10/-

Towards A Suicide Free Society: Identify Suicide Prevention As Public Health Policy, July-Aug. 2003. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-89753-01-0. Rs. 100/- US $10/-

What Shall We Do About Our Concern With The Most Recent In Psychiatric Research?, Sept.-Oct. 2003. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-89753-02-9. Rs. 100/- US $10/-

Replicative Nature Of Indian Research, Essence Of Scientific Temper, And Future of Scientific Progress, Nov.-Dec. 2003. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-98753-03-7. Rs. 100/- US $10/-

Gandhi On Religion, Faith And Secularism: Secular Blueprint Relevant Today, Jan.-Feb. 2004. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-89753-04-5. Rs. 100/- US $10/-

The Goal: Health For All- The Commitment: All For Health, Mar.-Apr. 2004. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-89753-05-3. Rs. 100/- US $10/-

Psychiatry, Science, Religion And Health, MSM Annual 2004, May-Oct. 2004. Rs 350/- US $ 25/- (HB): Rs. 200/- US $20/- (PB). ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-89753-06-1 (HB). ISBN 81-89753-07-X (PB).

Resolution of the Polarisation of Ideologies and Approaches in Psychiatry, Nov.2004-Feb.2005. Rs. 100/- US $10/-. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-98753-08-8.

*Medical Practice, Psychiatry And The Pharmaceutical Industry: And Ever The Trio Shall Meet-I: The Connection between Academia and Industry, Mar.-June 2005. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-98753-09-6.

**Medical Practice, Psychiatry And The Pharmaceutical Industry: And Ever The Trio Shall Meet-II: Public Welfare Agenda or Corporate Research Agenda?, July-Oct. 2005. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-89753-10-X.

(Combined Vol. * and ** Rs. 250/- US $ 25/-. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-89753-11-8.)

Where is Medicine Heading? Pointers and Directions from Recent Law Suits Against Industry: Medicine As A Corporate Enterprise, Patient Welfare Centered Profession, Or Patient Welfare Centered Professional Enterprise?, Nov.2005-Feb. 2006. ISSN 0973-1229. ISBN 81-89753-12-6. Rs. 250/- US $ 25/-.

 (As principal co-author; along with Ajai Singh, principal-author. Short biodata updated on 10-5-2006.)