Biography
R.M.P. Subha Rathnayaka is working as a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Languages, faculty of Social Science at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. She holds a Master of Philosophy in Hindi Literature, P. G. Diploma in Hindi and B.A. Special degree.
She is someone who is obtaining challenging and career – oriented position in the field of teaching Hindi. The most significant talent She has is her teaching skill. She is confident to teach Hindi different types of audience in the field of University. And also She has a practical experience and sound understanding of the North Indian culture. Her expectation is to popularize Hindi as an international language in Sri Lanka. She has many years of experience as a Hindi lecturer in different Universities. She taught Hindi Language to more than 2500 students in different Universities. While teaching she has tried to create curiosity towards Indian culture, Hindi Language and Literature. Her experience and knowledge on her subject will enable her to be an effective professional in her career. Creativity, free thinking, self-confidence, team working, time management, presentation skills, courage, best targets and adopt different environment are secrets of her achievements.
Educational qualifications
- Master of Philosophy in Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya
- Postgraduate Diploma in Hindi, Central Institute of Hindi, Agra, India
- Bachelor of Arts (special) degree with 1st class (Hons.) Department of Hindi, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya
- High National Diploma in Counseling, Sri Lanka Foundation
- Successfully completed certificate course of “Announcing and program presenting” conducted by media Art and management school at Nawala, Sri Lanka
Research Interests
Comparative Studies in Literature
Research Publications
Books:
- Pragatishiilta ke sandarbh me: mahapran Nirala aur Mahagama Sekara (in Hindi) Associate publication Agra, India, 2012
- Corona bhi sangharsh bhi (as a co-author) in Hindi Notion press, India
- Thawamath rathupatayi negenahira (Sinhala translation of ‘abhi bhi laal hai poorab’ Hindi poetry collection) lokmitra prakashan, New Delhi, India
- Translation- Boru nool (Hindi short stories collection of Usha Priyanwada and Yashpal, Shilpa Publication
Research – Published:
- Class consciousness depicted in the poetry of Mahagama Sekara- The journal of Shodh Sindhu India
- Progressive Consciousness in Balchanama novel of Nagarjun- The journal of the Department of Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities-2020
- Hindi’s status and condition at international level and Hindi activities in Sri Lanka, Progressive Research Journal
- A Comparative study of Progressive consciousness in the novels of Nagarjun and Gunadasa Amarasekara (in Hindi) International Seminar, Swami Vivekanand cultural center of India, Colombo and University of Kelaniya-2019
- Struggle for Independence Against the British Rule and Hindi Newspapers in one Asia seminar series, University of Kelaniya
- Samajaya, sahitya saha lekhakaya, the journal of Mudita, University of Kelaniya
Research – To be published:
- A Comparative study of Progressive consciousness in the novels of Nagarjun and Gunadasa Amarasekara : with reference to selected Novels
- Progressive consciousness in the poetry of great poet Nirala and Sri Lankan poet Mahagama Sekara – PG Diploma in Hindi- Thesis-at Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra, India
- Dalit consciousness in the Short Stories of Premchand: with reference to selected Short Stories B.A. Dissertation, University of Kelaniya
Papers presentation:
- International web conference on ‘Vaishvik Fatal par Hindi ki dasha ewam disha, Karma Devi Educational Institute, Sansarpur, Basti, India-14-09-2021 Paper presented on Sri Lanka me Hindi ki gatividhiya
- International web conference on Sahityik sanskritik shodh sanstha, Mumbai, India 2020 Paper presented on Vaishvik Falak par RamayanVishvkosh
- International web conference on Department of Hindi, J.D. Women’s Collage, Patna 2020 Paper presented on Ram charith aur uske vividh aayam
- International web conference on Sahityik sanskritik shodh sanstha, Mumbai, India 2020 Paper presented on ‘Ramacharit manas aur tulsidaas’
- International Seminar, Swami Vivekanand cultural center of India, Colombo and University of Kelaniya-02-12- 2019 on Paper presented ‘Nagarjunaur Gunadasa Amarasekarake Upanyason me Nirupitpragatisheel Chintan (in Hindi)
- International Conference on one Asia seminar series, University of Kelaniya- 2014 Paper Presented on Struggle for Independence Against the British Rule and Hindi and Sinhala Newspapers in 2014
- 7th International annual research symposium Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, 2014 Paper Presented on Struggle for Independence Against the British Rule and Hindi Newspapers
- International research conference on Hindi Vaishvik Sthiti in International Seminar (Interdisciplinary) Post Graduate Department of Hindi and Research Center, Pt. ShambhuNathShukla,Gove. P.G. Autonomous College (M.P), India, 05-11- 2014 Paper presented on Contemporaneity in Literature
- International research conference on 14th annual research symposium University of Kelaniya 2013 Paper presented on Premchand ke upanyas sahitya
- Key Speaker at the book dissection on yadon ke indra dhanush by Suresh Pande, organized by sahityik sanskritik shodh sansthan, Gandhi nagar, basti India 2020
Appointments
- Visiting Lecturer in Hindi Language in the department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
- Assistant Student Counselor at Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya
- Visiting lecturer (Hindi), Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Hindi Language in the department of Hindi studies, University of Kelaniya (2011-2013)
- Visiting Lecturer in the department of Hindi studies, University of Kelaniya (2013-2015)
- Career Counselor, Career Guidance Unit, University of Kelaniya (2018 – 2020)
- Visiting Lecturer (Hindi), Faculty of Humanities & Management, Kothalawala Defense University (2014-2016)
- Survey interviewer (Airport Exit Survey) at Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (2017-2019)
- Free-lancer feature writer for the Desatiya news magazine (under the Department of Government Information)
Memberships and Awards
Memberships:
- Member of the AMCA media association of Sri Lanka (from 2013 up to now)
- Member of the press association (SLPA) of Sri Lanka. (from 2013 up to now)
- Member of Hindi friendship club – Swami Vivekanand cultural center India, Colombo
Awards:
- Bachelor of Arts (special) degree 1st class (Hones) with Dr. Rev. Ananda Kausalyayana memorable gold medal, Department of Hindi, faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2009
- Awarded Highest Aggregate of PG Diploma in Hindi Language, Central Institute of Hindi, Agra, India, 2010
- Awarded ‘bharat ke sahitya ratn’ for creative writing in Hindi, Inkalab prakashan, Mubai, India 2021
- Awarded ‘kvya Prabha vishesh samman’ for creative writing in Hindi, Inkalab prakashan, Mubai,India, 2020
- Awarded ‘sahitya utkrisht rachana samman’ for creative writing in Hindi, the magazine of ‘Hindi SahityLaher’ India, 2020
- Awarded ‘SahityaUtkrishtRachanaSamman’ for creative writing in Hindi, the magazine of ‘Hindi SahityLaher’ India, 2019
Scholarships
- One year full scholarship to follow PG Diploma in Hindi language at the central institute of Hindi under the Ministry of Human Resources Development by the Government of India, 2009-2010
- One year full scholarship to follow Advanced Diploma in Hindi proficiency at the central institute of Hindi under the Ministry of Human Resources Development by the Government of India, 2006-2007
Other
- Interpreted live for Indo Sri Lanka bilateral summit between H.E. PM Mahinda Rajapaksha and Shri Narendra Modi
- On the occasion of 61st anniversary of Sri Lanka press association, the speech of H.E. the former president of Sri Lanka Mayitreepala Sirisena, was interpreted from Sinhala to Hindi for benefit of Hindi speaking journalists of India
- Empanelled interpreter for Magistrate Court of Sri Lanka for Indians under trial Hindi to Sinhala and Sinhala to Hindi
- Initiated Hindi from scratch to full three year B.A. General Degree Program Designed for Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
- Designed course Hindi for Beginners for the university of Moratuwa
- Designed course Hindi for Beginners for the Kotalawala Defence University
- Nurtured people to people contact through writing and participation in various national and international programs
- Introducing Hindi literature and Indian culture to Sinhala readers and Sinhala literature and Sri Lankan culture to Hindi readers by contributing to Hindi-Sinhala magazines and News papers