Syed Kamran Ali

Experience

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  Cafe Dissensus

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2016

  Writer Intern

   Advocated for Rohingya Muslims through a compelling article on their global persecution Enriched public discourse with insightful commentary on Indian domestic politics Unveiled Rampur City's rich heritage through meticulous research in a focused article Expressed personal grief poignantly in an article reflecting on the loss of a maternal uncle Demonstrated adaptability and teamwork by streamlining article publication with the editor

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  Center For Vietnam Studies

  May 2018 - Mar 2020

  Junior Research Fellow

   Contributed to research study design, data analysis, & academic paper drafting under Director Sonu Trivedi Organized multiple international conferences on Indo-Vietnam relations, fostering academic dialogue & global collaboration Showcased expertise by presenting a research paper on the Indo-Vietnam partnership Led the organization of 2 impactful international conferences, with a notable focus on Indo-Vietnam Nuclear cooperation, while maintaining ethical considerations regarding research publication involvement Show less

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  Indialogue Foundation

  Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Research Intern

   Participated in a 4-month internship focused on fostering interfaith dialogue for global harmony, visited to major religious sites across India Wrote reflective essays after visits to religious sites like Ramakrishna Mission, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Govind Sadan, and Raj Ghat Met Swami Smaranananda at Ramakrishna Mission, delving into the significance of religious and cultural diversity, and encountered Vedabhyas Kundu at Raj Ghat Presented detailed PPT, summarizing the internship experience, and authored a paper critically analyzingFethullah Gulen’s perspective on dialogue Show less

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  Kshamtalaya Foundation

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  Research Fellow

   Selected for a fellowship with the Rajasthan government, targeting government teachers to understand and address their challenges, leading to impactful outcomes Facilitated transformative engagement with 8 schools and 120 teachers, implementing pre-and-post tests and the Hausla program Elicited valuable insights, culminating in 6 reports, spotlighting the pervasive issue of excessive clerical work affecting teachers' mental well-being and contributing to psychological problems like depression Demonstrated a commitment to generating positive change by uncovering and addressing systemic issues faced by government teachers in Rajasthan Show less

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  Jan Suraaj

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  Jan Swaraj Young India Fellow

   Engaged in a transformative fellowship under the guidance of eminent political strategist Prashant Kishoreand his organization, I-PAC Conducted on-field research in Gopalganj and Motihari, Bihar, interacting with a diverse array of leaders, including former MLAs, Zila Parishad members, Pradhans, and Nagar Palika Chairmen Facilitated insightful discussions on local politics, gathering perspectives to discern key issues influencing the political landscape Analyzed data, conducted interviews, & prepared detailed reports, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the political dynamics in both urban and rural areas Implemented a comprehensive approach by engaging with leaders from both urban centers and rural areas, fostering a deeper comprehension of the varied political perspectives Show less