“Ten Contemporary Dharma Warriors: 3. Padma Bhushan Prof. Kapil Kapoor”, Hindudvesha, December 23, 2023:
“In the academic realm, Professor Kapil Kapoor stands as an eminent proponent of Indic knowledge despite facing formidable challenges. A trailblazer in Indian Knowledge Systems, he played a pivotal role in establishing its academic foothold within contemporary Indian educational frameworks throughout the 1970s. His comprehensive two-volume publication on Indian knowledge systems remains a cornerstone in universities across India.
He’s been an ardent educator for over six decades, influencing research and educational endeavors across numerous institutions. His expertise spans literary and linguistic theories encompassing Indian and Western frameworks. Notably, he served as the editor-in-chief for the monumental 11-volume Encyclopedia of Hinduism, published in 2012.
Prof. Kapil Kapoor has an extensive list of achievements, having served as a distinguished faculty member at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. He was a Professor of English in the Centre for Linguistics and English, concurrently serving as a Professor at JNU’s Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies (now School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies). He also served as the Dean of the School of Language, Literature, and Culture Studies from 1996 to 1999 and as JNU’s Rector (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) from 1999 to 2002. His remarkable legacy also includes mentoring 42 Ph.D. and 30 M.Phil. candidates during his tenure from 1996 to 2005…..”
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