About
Dr. Nitesh Rai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi. His specialization includes Indian political thought, Contemporary governance, Nationalism, and New political-technological interfaces. He has taught several undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University of Delhi, including Administrative Theories, Discourses on Hindu Nationalism, Politics and Ethnic Conflicts in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Political Thought, India's Foreign Policy in a Globalizing World, and Peace and Conflict Resolution. He has contributed to academic literature by publishing book reviews and journal articles. Some of his important publications include “Why Ethical Audit Matters in Artificial Intelligence?” in AI and Ethics (Springer Nature, 2021), as well as book reviews and articles in the Indian Journal of Public Administration (Sage). Apart from research and teaching, Dr. Rai has also participated in academic activities as a co-convener, convener, and presenter. His professional activities include serving as a Research Associate at the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance (2020–24) and as a reviewer for several UGC-CARE-listed journals, including the Indian Journal of Public Administration and Indian Studies Review. As part of integrated academic engagement, Dr. Rai has also been involved in various administrative activities at Daulat Ram College, including serving on the Website Committee, Admission Committee, Gandhi Study Circle, and Grievance Redressal Committee. His scholarship is a profound commitment to political study that unites traditional thought with the problems of the modern era in ethics and governance.
Employment
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Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi Assistant Professor2023 - Present
Education
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University of Delhi B.A (Hons.), MA, M.Phil &. P.hD
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Publications (8)
- The Evolution of Privacy: Navigating Digital Surveillance Save
- Rabindranath Tagore: Nation and Nationalism Save
- Tagore: Critique of Nationalism Save
- Book review: Sangit Kumar Ragi, RSS and Gandhi: The Idea of India Save
- Correction to: Why ethical audit matters in artificial intelligence? Save
- Why ethical audit matters in artificial intelligence? Save
- Book review: Devesh Kapur & Milan Vaishnav, Costs of Democracy: Political Finance in India Save
- Media Attention, Party Visibility, and Campaign Framing in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Election: A GDELT-Based Analysis of Online News Headlines Save