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Dr. Dhanaji Vithalrao Thore is a distinguished member of Shivaji College’s English department, recently at Bharat Shikshan Sanstha’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Makni Dist. Dharashiv, Maharashtra serving both as Associate Professor and as Vice Principal. He brings deep academic insight through numerous publications, and plays an active role in teaching language and literature to Arts, Science and Commerce students. His involvement also reflects the institution’s long-standing tradition of promoting research and higher education. He is also an author of a reference Book on Bharati Mukherjee. Academic Profile & Roles • Name: Dr. Dhanaji Vithalrao Thore • Qualification: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. in English • Positions: o Associate Professor in the Department of English o Vice Principal at the college Research & Publications Dr. Dhanaji Thore is an active researcher with a strong focus on literature, cultural studies, and critical theory. He has published over 30 research pepers on vaious topics related to the society. Some notable publications include: • “Comparative Literature and Pandemic: A Psychological Study” – Examines how literature reflects and shapes psychological responses to disasters like COVID 19 • “A Critical Study of Comparative Exploration of Political Philosophy of Aristotle and Plato” – Published through college affiliation. • Numerous other papers addressing Indian philosophy, feminist theory, Shakespearean sonnets, Francis Bacon, NEP 2020, and more. Teaching Contributions Curricularly, Dr. Dhanaji Thore is involved in undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching across various streams: • For B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com. and M.A., students, he teaches English Language, Literature and Literary Theory.