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Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari

Assistant Professor
Department of Linguistics

Ph.D. Linguistics, M.A Linguistics, B.A English, UGC-NET,JRF Linguistics, GATE in Linguistics, Dr.Ambedkar International Award-2021

dhananjay.tiwari@curaj.ac.in

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  • General Linguistics 
  • Language of the Law 
  • Forensic Linguistics 
  • Sociolinguistics 
  • Language Teaching 
  • Translation Studies  
  • Ph.D. (2019-2023): Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi-221005 | India. 
  • M.A. in Linguistics (2017-2019): Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts| Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi-221005 | India. Awarded First division.( 8.19 CGPA/77.4%)
  • B.A. (Hons.) English (2014–2017): Department of English, Faculty of Arts| Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi-221005 | India. Awarded First division.(7.18/67.3)
  • (Intermediate of Science (ISC)- 2010-2012: from PMJ Collage Arraha, Bihar, Under Bihar School Examination Board, (BSEB), Patna, Awded First Division (66.4%)
  • Matriculation (10th) From High School Jhawan Benwaniya, Ara, Bihar under Bihar School Examination Board, (BSEB), Patna, Awarded First Division (66.6%)
  • 1-month certificate course in Yoga from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • 1 Year Diploma in Yoga from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
  • 1 Year P.G Diploma in Translation (PGDT) Study from IGNOU, New Delhi.
  • Completed 2 years NSS programs from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • UGC Non-Net Fellowship for Ph.D. from January, 2020-Feburary, 2021.
  • Dr.Ambedkar International Doctoral Fellow Award-2021 for Ph.D.Awarded by  Doctor Ambedkar International Center ( DAIC), New Delhi, Department of Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment, Government of New Delhi. (Since March 2021…)
  • Qualified UGC-NET in Linguistics, June 2019.
  • Qualified UGC-NET in Linguistics, December 2019.
  • Qualified UGC-NET in Linguistics,  June 2020
  • Qualified UGC- NET with Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Linguistics December 2020 & June 2021.
  • Qualified GATE in Linguistics -2021 with All India Rank 16th

Dr.Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari has completed his research from the Department of Linguistics, B.H.U Varanasi on the topic “Efficacy of Legalese in Indian Judiciary: A Linguistic Analysis with Special Reference to Provisions of Sexual Offenses against Women in IPC” Under the guidance of  Dr. Abhinav Kumar  Mishra, Clinical & Forensic Linguist, Associate professor & Head of Department, Department of Linguistics | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi-221005 | India. The Aims and objectives of his research are to show the effect of complex legal language on justice. The study intends to identify the linguistic characteristics of legal English used in the Indian Legal system, which also inquires about the causes of complexities, conservatism, and static nature of legalese.

Dr.Tiwari has published 10 Research Papers in UGC listed Journals and presented 15 Research Papers in International Conferences/Seminars.

Induction/Orientation/Refresher/FDP Attended

 

  • Completed 4-Week Faculty Induction/Orientation programme from Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under Ministry of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
  • Completed 2 weeks Capacity Building Programme on Research Methodology and Quality Publications for Young Faculty Members in Social Sciences held from 4th -16 March 2024, organized by the Department of Management, Central University of Rajasthan.
  • Completed 5 days’ Capacity Building Programme on Wellness and Meditation organized by Central University of Rajasthan in association with NITTTR, Bhopal conducted from 30th September to 4th October, 2024
  • Completed 5 days’ Capacity Building Programme on Research Methodology & Ethics in Research Publications organized by Central University of Rajasthan in association with NITTTR, Bhopal conducted from 29th July to 2nd August, 2024
Master Thesis Supervision 
 

1.  A STUDY OF STEMMING ALGORITHMS FOR ENGLISH by Bhanu Pratap Singh, Int. MSc. Linguistics and Language Sciences, 2019IMSLI003 Department of Linguistics, Central University of Rajasthan, Under the Supervision of Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari 

This dissertation delves into the assessment of stemming algorithms in Natural Language Processing (NLP), specifically examining issues related to the spelling of generated stems.Stemming algorithms are vital in information retrieval and text-mining, yet challenges persist in their output.The study introduces NLP, Computational Linguistics, and the targeted algorithms, outlining motivations, aims, objectives, and research questions. A literature review explores relevant papers and the developmental trajectory of stemming algorithms. The analysis provides a detailed comparison of algorithm outputs, emphasizing spelling-related discrepancies. The conclusion summarizes key insights and observations, contributing to the refinement of stemming algorithms in NLP.

 
2.Legal Translation : Issues and Mechanism with Special Reference to Legal Maxim  by Yashvi Bhati ,Enrollment No. - 2019IMSLI 021,Department of Linguistics,Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Under the supervision of Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari
 
In the intricate tapestry of languages and legal systems, the role of translation emerges as a vital thread, weaving connections across diverse cultures and facilitating global communication. This dissertation embarks on a journey into the profound realm of legal translation, unraveling its historical evolution, exploring theoretical frameworks, and delving into the multifaceted challenges faced by those who navigate the delicate balance between words and the law.
Translation, as an art, transcends linguistic boundaries, fostering connections that go beyond mere words, preserving emotions, and forging cultural ties. Legal translation, with its focus on translating documents like contracts, laws, and court documents, occupies a specialized niche where linguistic precision meets the intricacies of legislative and judicial intent. Legal translators play a pivotal role in bridging linguistic gaps, ensuring clarity, and maintaining legal equivalence between the source and translated documents.The historical background reveals the ancient roots of translation, from the trading interactions of civilizations to the translation of the Old Testament and the pivotal role of Arab scholars during the Middle Ages. The dissertation also explores prominent translation theories, including Catford's linguistic shifts, Jakobson's theory of equivalence, and Nida's dynamic equivalence. 
The aims and objectives underscore a comprehensive understanding of legal translation, highlighting linguistic issues and delving into the intricacies of translating legal maxims. The research methodology employs analytical and descriptive methods, using a sample of 100 legal maxims for a comparative semantic analysis. Acknowledging the limitations inherent in the study, which deliberately narrows its focus to legal translation, specifically legal maxims from English to Hindi, the dissertation aspires to be a starting point in the exploration of this vast and nuanced field.
As readers embark on this journey, may this dissertation serve as a guide through the rich landscape of legal translation, fostering a deeper appreciation for the challenges and artistry involved in conveying legal meaning across languages.
 
3.  MACHINE TRANSLATAION: DEVELOPMENTS & ISSUES WITH SPECIAL REFRENCE TO IPC. By Bhanu Pratap. (2019IMSLI003) 10th Semester ,  M.Sc. Linguistics and Language Sciences, Department of Linguistics Central University of Rajasthan Under the Supervision of Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari

This thesis explores the advancements and challenges in the field of machine translation, with a specific focus on translating legal texts within the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The study evaluates two prominent neural machine translation (NMT) systems, Google Translate and Azure Translate, comparing their performance in translating Hindi IPC sections into English. Data was collected from official legislative sources and processed using Python on Google Colab, with translations assessed through both automated metrics (BLEU and ROUGE scores) and human evaluation. The results highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each system, offering insights into the efficacy of current NMT technologies in handling complex legal language. The findings underscore the importance of continuous development in machine translation to improve accuracy and fluency, particularly for resource-scarce languages and syntactically diverse language pairs.

4. PUNCTUATION MARKS IN THE LEGAL TEXT : ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY WITH SPECIAL REFRNCE TO LEGAL ENGLISH   by Yashvi Bhati (2019IMSLI021),  10th Semester, M.Sc. Linguistics and Language Sciences,  Department of Linguistics, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer Under the supervision of Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari

This research investigates the evolution and usage of punctuation marks (PM) in the English language, with a particular emphasis on their application in legal contexts. The research questions in this study explore the historical development of punctuation marks in English, their role in legal texts, and the diverse functions they serve within legal English. The aims and objectives of this research are to understand the nature and scopes of punctuation marks in legal texts to highlight their evolution and development, and to observe prevalent perceptions surrounding their usage in legal contexts. The study commences with an examination of the history of punctuation marks, tracing their emergence and evolution over time. It scrutinizes 16 primary punctuation marks, followed by an exploration of 45 different types of punctuation marks. Employing comparative statistical analysis, this work illuminates distinctive stylistic preferences and conventions related to punctuation usage.

S. No. Authors Title of Article Journal/Conference Details Journal/Conference Publication Year
1 Dr.Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari & Dr. Abhinav Kumar Mishra न्यायपालिक में  सरल भाषा आंदोलन : एक परिचयात्मक विश्लेषण गवेषणा,अनुप्रयुक्त भाषाविज्ञान, भाषाशिक्षण तथा साहित्य चिंतन की पत्रिका (ISSN: 0435-1460,अंक 129 Journal 2022
2 Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari Linguistic Features of Legal English : An Evaluation Journal of Kolkata Society for Asian Studies , An International Bilingual Journal of Social Science, UGC CARE) ISSN 2454-5694 Journal 2023
3 Dr.Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari & Dr. Abhinav Kumar Mishra Plain Language Movement in Judiciary: An Examination Aligarh Journal of Linguistics ( A Refereed Annual Research Journal , UGC CARE LISTED) Volume No-13 2023-2024 ISSN: 2249-1511 Journal 2033
4 Dr.Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari & Dr. Abhinav Kumar Mishra भारतीय न्यायपालिका में हिंदी भाषाःएक भाषावैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण Graveshana Journal {अनुप्रयुक्त भाषाविज्ञान, भाषाशिक्षण तथा साहित्य चिंतन की पत्रिका (ISSN: 0435-1460, अंक 135,) Journal 2024
5 Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Tiwari , Ms. Yashvi Bhati, Mr. Rahul Mishra Legal Translation: Issues and Mechanism with Special Reference to Legal Maxims International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR). E-ISSN: 2582-2160,Volume 6. Issue 32, May-June`2024 Journal 2024
6 D. Tiwari, S. Rathaur & S.P Mahendra हिंदी काव्य में रास्ट्रीय भावना : विविध पक्ष भावक पत्रिका ( हिंदी साहित्य : सृजन एवं चिंतन के विविध आयामों पर आधारित ) खंड -6 अंक -1, ISSN: 2582-2624 Journal 2024
  1. D. Tiwari, (2020).Socio-philosophical sayings in Bhojpuri language, Manviki (A peer-reviewed International journal), (ISSN: 0975-7880).
  2. D.Tiwari,(2020). An Inseparable relation between language, person, society and culture, Ayan, (A peer-reviewed International journal),(ISSN: 2347-4491)
  3. D. Tiwari, (2020) Linguistic characteristics of legal English in India, The Eternity (A peer-reviewed International journal), (ISSN: 0975-8690).
  4. D.Tiwari & A.K Mishra ,(2022). Lexical Features of Legal English: A brief Examination (A peer-reviewed International journal, Kerla University Journal of linguistics, ISSN 2395 -0447. Vol 4, June 2022)
  5. D.Tiwari & A. K Mishra ,(2022). न्यायपालिक में  सरल /सादा  भाषा आंदोलन : एक परिचयात्मक विश्लेषण { अनुप्रयुक्त भाषाविज्ञान, भाषाशिक्षण तथा साहित्य चिंतन की पत्रिका (ISSN: 0435-1460,  अंक 129,)
  6. D.Tiwari & M.Singh (2022).Issues of Equivalence in Legal Translation: A Linguistic Study (Shodh Drishti An International Peer Reviewed Refereed Research Journal)ISSN:0976-6650.
  7. D.Tiwari ( 2023) Linguistic Features of Legal English : AnEvaluation ( Journal of Kolkata Society for Asian Studies , AnInternational Bilingual Journal of Social Science , UG CCARE) ISSN 2454-5694
  8. D.Tiwari & A.K Mishra ( 2023) Plain Language Movement in Judiciary : An Examination  in Aligarh Journal of Linguistics ( A Refereed Annual Research Journal , UGC CARE LISTED)  Volume No-13 2023-2024 ISSN: 2249-1511
  9. D.Tiwari & A.K Mishra ,(2022). भारतीय न्यायपालिका में हिंदी भाषाःएक भाषावैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण, in Graveshana Journal { अनुप्रयुक्त भाषाविज्ञान, भाषाशिक्षण तथा साहित्य चिंतन की पत्रिका (ISSN: 0435-1460,  अंक 135,)
  10. D.Tiwari, Y.Bhati & R. Mishra (2024) Legal Translation: Issues and Mechanism with Special Reference to Legal Maxims, International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR). E-ISSN: 2582-2160
  11. D. Tiwari, S. Rathaur & S.P Mahendra ( 2024)  हिंदी काव्य में रास्ट्रीय भावना : विविध पक्ष, भावक पत्रिका ( हिंदी साहित्य : सृजन एवं चिंतन के विविध आयामों पर आधारित ) खंड -6 अंक -1, ISSN: 2582-2624

Attended

  1. Lecture delivered in the workshop organized on Translation on the topic of “Legal Translation” at the Department of Hindi, School of Humanities and Language from 25th may to 29th May 2023.

  2. Lecture delivered in National webinar as the resource person on the topic of “Research and Innovation Humanities and Social Sciences “organized at Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur City, Punjab on 29-02-2024.

  3. Lecture delivered in the workshop organized on Translation on the topic of “Legal Translation : Issues & Mechanism for dealing the complexities  at the Department of Hindi, School of Humanities and Language from 29th May to 3rd  June 2023

  4. Presented Paper Titled “Plain Language Movement against Legalese : A critical Study with a Linguistic Perspective” in the 45th International Conference of the Linguistic Society of India held at the Department of Linguistics, Aligarh Muslim University , Aligarh, India.  

  5. Presented Paper Titled भारतीय न्यायपालिका में हिन्दी भाषा की स्थिति : एक समीक्षा  “in two day’s National Seminar held at Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi   from 30 th September to 1stOctober  2023

  6. Presented Paper Titled “विभिन्न भाषायी विमर्शों में लिंग संवेदनशीलता: शब्दावली और भेदभाव”in the seminar conducted at S.S.V College Hapur in the collaboration of Scientific and Technical Terminology Commission, Ministry of Education from 10 to 11 Aug 2023.

  7. Presented Paper Titled “Justice Vs. Natural Justice in the Eyes of K Ravi: A Review of the seminar conducted at Daya Nand College Ajmer in collaboration of Tamil Cultural Research Center Kerala from  28 July to 29 July 2023.

  8. Presented Paper Titled “Plain Language Movement in Judiciary: An Examination in the 50th  All India Dravidian Linguistics Association held at University of Kerla, India from 21st June to 23rd June 2023.

  9. Presented Paper Titled “Plain Language Movement in Judiciary: An Evaluation from FL( Forensic Linguistic) Perspective” in the 44th International Conference of Linguistic Society of India, organized by Department of English, Centurion University of Technology and Management, (CUTM), Odisha and Linguistic Society of India,(LSI),Pune  from 4 to 26 November 2022.

  10. Presented Paper Titled “Socio-semantic study of legal salutations used in Indian Legal system” in 49th All India Dravidian Linguistics Association held at Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi from 28th to 30th June 2022.

  11. Presented Paper Titled “Untranslatability of legal salutation: An Analytical study” in the International seminar on Translation as Reconstruction : Isues of Self, Canon, History and Memory in India, held at Department of Translation studies, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad from  9th to 12th of May, 2022.

  12. Presented Paper titled “Issues of equivalence in legal translation: A Linguistic study” in the National seminar on Translation and knowledge texts in India post-independence perspectives on 25th and 26th of March at University of Hyderabad.

  13. Presented Paper titled “lexical features of legal English: a brief examination” in the International webinar on current trend in Lexical Semantics on 1st,2nd, 3rd February 2022 at The Department of Linguistics, University of  Kerala.

  14.  Presented paper titled ‘’ socio-philosophical endangered sayings in Bhojpuri language ‘’ in the national conferences on the Approaches and Methodology for the study of Indigenous and Endangered languages on 4th feb 2018 at N. L. U. Delhi.

  15. Participated in the workshop on Information and Communication Technology – forensic linguistics organized by CDAC KOLKATA and IIT PATNA during 11-12 January 2019

  16. Participated in the Forensic and corpus linguistics workshop of National Seminar on Linguistics and Language Science in India organized by Centre for Linguistics, SLL& CS, and Jawaharlal Nehru University from 9th –10th August 2019.

  17. Participated in Sharing Teaching Learning Experience Conference organized by Teaching –Learning Center, IIT BHU, VARANASI on March 8-9, 2019

  18. Participated and presented a paper in the seminar on language for Empowerment of self and Society organized on the occasion of International Mother Tongue Day, 21 feb 2 Feb.

  19. Participated in 15- days workshop on yoga at Malviya Bhawan Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi from 18 to 20 June 2018.

Organized

 

  1. Contributed as an organizing coordinator of 2 days’ workshop on Acoustic analysis of Speech and Introduction to PRAAT at the Department of Linguistics, Central University of Rajasthan held on 23rd and 24th April 2023.

  2. Contributed as organizing Secretary in the organization of one day seminar conducted at Department of Linguistics, School of Humanities & Languages on “Forensic Linguistics: An Investigative Science on 26 th July 2023.

  3. Contributed as organizing Secretary in the workshop organized in the Department of Hindi on Translation in the  School of Humanities and Language, Central University of Rajasthan from 25th  may to 29th May 2023

  4. Contributed as coordinating member in the Calibration on  National  Youth Day on 12th January and Annual Sports & Cultural fest at Central University of Rajasthan held during 12th January to 14th January ,2024

  5. Contributed as coordinator (Cycle Rally & 10 Km. Running ) in the Fit India Week observed at Central University of Rajasthan on 11th December 2023.

  6. Contributed as coordinating member in the Calibration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Mharaj Jayanti held at Central University of Rajasthan on 19-12-2024.

  7. Contributed as a coordinating member in the Celebration of Rajasthan Divas at Central University of Rajasthan on 30th  of   March, 2024

  8. Contributed as the member of sitting & discipline committee of the 16th foundation day of the Central University of Rajasthan university on 3rd March 2024.

  9. Contributed in the Organization of Inter School  Male & Female Kabaddi  Tournament during 12th March to 17th March 2024 in the Central University of Rajasthan.

  10.  Contributed in the Organization of Inter School Handball Tournament during 3-6 march 2024 in the Central University of Rajasthan.

  11. Contributed in the Organization Inter School Cricket Tournament during 3rd March to 29 th March 2024 in Central University of Rajasthan.

  12. Contributed as organizing Secretary in the workshop organized in the Department of Hindi School of Humanities and Language, Central University of Rajasthan from 29th may to 3rd June 2023.

  13. Contributed as a member in the Organization Ist Desert Ball" CURAJ National Level Basketball Tournament from 17th to 19th October, 2024 at Central University of Rajasthan.

  14. Represented the Central University of Rajasthan in the Vibrant India-2024 and PSEs Development and Achievement EXPO from 25th-27th October 2024 held at Delhi Hatt, New Delhi. 

  15. Represented the Central University of Rajasthan in Bharat Shiksha Expo during 11 to 13 November 2024 held at India Expo Centre & Mart Greater Noida, India.

  16. Contributed as coordinating member in the Calibration on  National  Youth Day on 12th January and Annual Sports & Cultural fest held during 12th January to 14th January, 2025

  17. Contributed as coordinating member in the Calibration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Mharaj Jayanti on 19 Feb. 2025 in the University

  18. Contributed as the coordinating officer in the distribution of invitation cards for the 8th  convocation held on 1st March 2025

  19.  Contributed as one the members in the organization of Inter Hostel Sports Events and Hostel Day Celebration held from 24th to 26th March 2025 in the University

  20. Contributed as one of the members in the celebration of Rajasthan Diwas held on 30th March 2025

  21. Worked as the co-coordinator in the 49th All India Conference of  Dravidian Linguistics Association held at the Department of  Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi from 28th to 30th June 2022.

  22. Organized five day in house workshop on Translation from 25th May to 29th May 2023 at the School  of Humanities and Languages, Central University of Rajasthan 

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 Administrative/Other Responsibilities • Member of Central Sports Committee at Central University of Rajasthan from August,2023 onwards • Member of Departmental Research Committee at Department of Hindi, School of Humanities and Languages https://www.curaj.ac.in/faculty/dhananjay-tiwari