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Sankar Varma

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Professor & Research Scholar , Department of Economics, Christ (Deemed to be University)

  • Education

    • Centre for Development Studies (CDS)

      2021 - 2021
      Research Methodology Workshop on Migration

      Over five days and 15 sessions, the workshop seeks to introduce the participants to a range of problems, data sources, analytical frameworks and techniques with specific reference to labourmigration. Most of the sessions are organized around specific migration-related issues so that methods are discussed in a contextual, illustrative and grounded way. The lectures are categorized under three broad themes – migration within the country, international migration and understanding migration in… Show more Over five days and 15 sessions, the workshop seeks to introduce the participants to a range of problems, data sources, analytical frameworks and techniques with specific reference to labourmigration. Most of the sessions are organized around specific migration-related issues so that methods are discussed in a contextual, illustrative and grounded way. The lectures are categorized under three broad themes – migration within the country, international migration and understanding migration in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. Show less

    • Centre for Development Studies (CDS)

      2021 - 2021
      Database on Indian Economy (DBIE)

      A Short term course that has helped me get a hands-on approach with secondary data.

    • Centre for Research and Education for Social Transformation (CREST)

      2016 - 2016
      Theatre and Drama

      Directed a play.Staged a street play on demonetization.

    • Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka

      2011 - 2014
      Bcom(Professional) Commerce

      Activities and Societies: Was a member of the Centre For Social Action (CSA), Christ University, Bangalore(1st Semester to 3rd Semester). Member of Students in Free Enterprise(SIFE) Business ManagementBusiness EconomicsBusiness and Industrial LawFinancial Accounting - I and IIAdditional EnglishEnglishMarketing ManagementBusiness Mathematics and StatisticsIndian Financial Systems and Corporate FinanceE-commerceBanking Law and PractiseBusiness Communication and Inter-Personal SkillsHuman Resource ManagementExport-Import Trade and Forex ManagementCorporate Law and PractiseAdvanced Financial… Show more Business ManagementBusiness EconomicsBusiness and Industrial LawFinancial Accounting - I and IIAdditional EnglishEnglishMarketing ManagementBusiness Mathematics and StatisticsIndian Financial Systems and Corporate FinanceE-commerceBanking Law and PractiseBusiness Communication and Inter-Personal SkillsHuman Resource ManagementExport-Import Trade and Forex ManagementCorporate Law and PractiseAdvanced Financial AccountingOrganizational BehaviourAuditingCost and Management AccountingInsurance ManagementTaxationFinancial Management - IIIBusiness and Accounting Information Systems Show less

    • Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Calicut, Kerala

      1997 - 2011
      AISSCE Commerce

      Activities and Societies: Won the Best Business Unit for the Commerce Fest. Won several prizes for Classical Music Competition. Accountancy,Business Studies,Economics,Informatics Practices(Elementary training in Java,My Sql and C++)

    • Christ University, Bangalore

      2020 -
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Economics

      Activities and Societies: Member of Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI), New Delhi, India

    • Christ University, Bangalore

      2017 - 2019
      MA Applied Economics Political Economy

      The programme spanning four semesters intends to impart the necessary skills and capabilities to meet the challenges of the ever changing vibrant economic environment.

  • Experience

    • Tata Consultancy Services

      May 2014 - Jul 2016

      • Process Associate

        Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

      • Trainee

        May 2014 - Jul 2015

    • Center for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS)

      Apr 2018 - May 2018
      Module Developer

      This was part of my Internship wherein more than 4 modules and 3 reviews were done from my end which was related to, but not just stuck within the Economics field during my study tenure of MA Applied Economics(2017-19). This has given me hands on experience when it comes to an interaction between a Professional and an Academic front.The modules prepared where - 1) How to Write a Journal2)How to Publish3)E-Commerce4)Professional Code of Conduct and Communication5)Quality Check Show less

    • Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS) and Department of Economics , Christ University

      May 2018 - Mar 2019
      Trainer

      Students from the undergraduate classes( BA Economics,Political Science and Sociology) are trained on Writing and Motivational skills through the stipulated modules designed by the Organisation CAPS along with the help of the faculties from the English Department of Christ(Deemed to be University).

    • Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR)

      Jul 2022 - now
      Research Fellow

      KCHR funds me for carrying out my primary survey.

    • Capital & Class (Sage Journal)

      Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
      Peer Reviewer

      Peer reviewed an interesting manuscript that talks on socio-political ideas from a philosophical lens of Lukacs.

    • World Economics Association

      Jan 2023 - now
      Basic Member

      Promoting a pluralism of approaches to economic analyses.

    • Christ University, Bangalore

      Jun 2024 - now
      Assistant Professor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Gender Matters

      Nov 2018

    • Applied Econometrics and Statistics

      University of Calicut
      Apr 2017

    • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

      Coursera
      Mar 2020
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    • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

      Coursera
      Jun 2017
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    • Moral Foundations of Politics

      Coursera
      Jun 2019
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    • Economics of the Media

      Marginal Revolution University
      Apr 2018
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    • Agriculture, Economics and Nature

      Coursera Course Certificates
      Nov 2016
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    • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

      Coursera
      Mar 2020
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    • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)

      Coursera
      Feb 2018
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    • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

      Coursera
      Sept 2019
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sankar Varma
      Scholar in Residence at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong Indian Council of Social Science Research North Eastern Regional Centre Feb 2024 1 week of training and interaction with scholars and faculties at NEHU along with access to ICSSR-NERC library as well as NEHU Central Library with a modest accommodation for subsidized rate at the ICSSR-NERC guesthouse.
    • Awarded to Sankar Varma
      Resource Person (Writing Political Reviews) St. Anthony's College, Shillong Feb 2023 Delivered a presentation on how to write political reviews for a bunch of enthusiastic crowd. The question and answers session was lively and opened multiple entry points for larger discussions.
    • Awarded to Sankar Varma
      Union Budget Panel Discussion Dr. B.R Ambedkar School of Economics University Bengaluru (BASE) Feb 2023 I was a Discussant for the Union Budget Panel where I talked on Taxation and Defense Expenditures.
    • Awarded to Sankar Varma
      Perfective Fakeness - A New Age Urban Imaginary Centre for Social and Policy Research (CSPR) Jan 2023 Based on my article on 'Perfective Fakeness' which was published in the Economic and Political Weekly which I basically call as a New Age Urban Imaginary, the CSPR conducted a lecture of mine wherein I largely provoked the audience to be cautious and not fall into such a trap.
    • Awarded to Sankar Varma
      Spatial Practices and Performance Culture of Kathakali and Kutiyattam Department of English and Cultural Studies , Christ (Deemed to be University) Jan 2023 Delivered a lecture at a very basic level which attempted to introduce the spatial practices and performance culture of Kutiyattam and Kathakali , the art forms of Kerala.
    • Awarded to Sankar Varma
      Current trends in Research Economicstaan Sep 2022 Interacted along with my teacher Dr. Gerard Rassendren to a bunch of enthusiastic students who liked to know the various tracks down in research.
    • Awarded to Sankar Varma
      Othering in Urban Spaces Post Graduate and Research Department of Economics, Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College - Kozhikode (Calicut University) Sep 2022 Delivered the inaugural special lecture for the series of lectures that are planned to be conducted by the Department. I largely focussed on my specific area of research interest which basically looks into Othering as a capitalist phenomenon immanent in urban spaces.
    • Awarded to Sankar Varma
      Guest Speaker for Mainstreaming Economic Ideas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Dr. B.R Ambedkar Memorial Govt. Arts & Science College, Balussery, Kerala Aug 2021 The title of my lecture was 'An Economist for 'the Other'- Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Spoke about the concept of 'Graded Inequality' and also paid a tribute to Gail Omvedt. The lecture had academicians and students participate actively. The Q&A was well taken.
    • Awarded to Sankar Varma
      Political Economy of the Media Young Scholars Congress Mar 2019 Awarded the best paper presenter award for the Young Scholars Congress 2019.
    • Awarded to Sankar Varma
      Secured 1st Place for Paper Presentation - Topic - Role of Demographic Dividend(Effect on Healthcare, Education and other Social services) Madras Christian College (MCC) , Department of Economics Feb 2018 Playing along the lines of progress are we stuck up for a further progressive idea from being implemented into practice or is it that we have been conveniently happy for whatever has been achieved is the question that this paper tries delving into. Demography is nothing but looking into the political,cultural,economical and social functioning of a living reality. And it is in this concept that healthcare, education and other social services gain its very existential importance within a… Show more Playing along the lines of progress are we stuck up for a further progressive idea from being implemented into practice or is it that we have been conveniently happy for whatever has been achieved is the question that this paper tries delving into. Demography is nothing but looking into the political,cultural,economical and social functioning of a living reality. And it is in this concept that healthcare, education and other social services gain its very existential importance within a population framework of a democratic country. Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Part time Student/Intern for a Theatre Workshop

      Issued by Centre for Research and Education for Social Transformation (CREST) on Nov 2016
      Centre for Research and Education for Social Transformation (CREST)Associated with Sankar Varma

    • Teacher

      Issued by Centre For Social Action(Christ University) Activity Centre on Aug 2011
      Centre For Social Action(Christ University) Activity CentreAssociated with Sankar Varma