H. Kalpana Rao
Academician, Nature Lover, Interdisciplinary Scholar, Bibliophile.
Welcome to my world, a place where life is imbued with magic and creativity. Two lines from poems have deeply resonated with me over the years. The first, from Ted Hughes’ The Thought Fox, captures the inception of imagination with the vivid imagery of a "sudden sharp hot stink of fox" entering "the dark hole of the head." This powerful description encapsulates the beginning of any creative process.
Another guiding line comes from Tennyson’s Ulysses, urging us to "strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." This line has provided me with strength and determination in the face of obstacles throughout my life.
I am Kalpana, a teacher, scholar, and critic.
As a former professor of English at Pondicherry University, I have dedicated my career to nurturing the minds of students and furthering academic research. I hold a Ph.D. from Pondicherry University and have been honored with several international and national scholarships and fellowships for my scholarly achievements.
My life revolves around my garden and my doggie girls: Naughty and Beauty. This is my site where creativity and nature intertwine, offering endless opportunities for growth and inspiration. Herein is an exploration into the world of literature, art, nature, travel, memories and significantly the beauty of life's ups and downs.
Indian Feminism (Interview with Prof. H. Kalpana Rao
An interview with Professor. H. Kalpana Rao, Head of the English Department at Pondicherry University regarding Indian feminism. By Peter Graarup Westergaard – It is a big problem in India that feminists feel bogged down by the fact that so many things are working against us, that many of us feel so drained that we … Continue reading
Reflections
Explore my Creative Writing, Reviews, Reflections and Travelogues
