SPL Members

SOCIETY FOR PROGRESSIVE LETTERS (SPL)

The Society for Progressive Letters (SPL) is an independent, non-profit academic initiative envisioned as a forward-looking intellectual enterprise committed to fostering an inclusive, reflective, and ethically grounded scholarly community. It was established with the objective of promoting high-quality research, critical inquiry, and interdisciplinary dialogue, in alignment with internationally recognized standards of academic publishing. The formation of the Society represents a structured and collective academic initiative aimed at strengthening the role of scholarship in advancing understanding, harmony, intellectual responsibility, and humanistic values. The Society has been particularly committed to the advancement of the humanities, recognizing their central role in developing cultural literacy, historical awareness, and critical thinking. The disciplines within the humanities enable scholars to engage with diverse cultural traditions, examine the processes through which artistic and literary expressions are produced, and critically analyse how histories are constructed and interpreted. These fields contribute to a deeper understanding of both the past and the present, while literature, in particular, enhances the interpretive and imaginative capacities necessary for meaningful academic engagement and future-oriented thinking. In this context, the Society has promoted the development of original scholarship, methodological rigor, and responsible critical discourse. It has encouraged contributions demonstrating academic integrity, analytical depth, and ethical research practices, aligned with global scholarly expectations.

Governance and Academic Structure

The Society for Progressive Letters operates through a clearly defined and transparent governance framework, comprising:

  • An Advisory Board of experienced academicians and subject experts
  • An Executive/Managing Body responsible for policy formulation and administration
  • Academic and editorial committees associated with its initiatives

All functions are guided by principles of transparency, accountability, and adherence to recognized ethical standards in academic practice.

Relationship with the Journal

The SPL Journal of Literary Hermeneutics: A Biannual International Journal of Independent Critical Thinking was originally established by the Society for Progressive Letters (SPL) as its founding academic initiative. However, for the purposes of clarity, transparency, and compliance with international publishing standards, it is hereby stated that:

  • The Society for Progressive Letters now holds only a foundational and historical association with the journal.
  • The Society does not have any role in the current editorial, administrative, financial, or publishing operations of the journal.
  • The journal is independently managed and operated by Cavemark Publications Private Limited, which is solely responsible for all operational, technical, and financial aspects.

All editorial decisions continue to be made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board, based exclusively on academic merit, without any external influence.

Invitation to the Scholarly Community

The Society for Progressive Letters envisions its broader mission as a collaborative academic platform dedicated to advancing knowledge and critical scholarship in the humanities. It continues to encourage scholars, researchers, and intellectuals to engage in rigorous, ethical, and impactful research practices. This vision reflects a sustained commitment to fostering a more engaged, responsible, and globally connected scholarly community, grounded in the enduring values of intellectual integrity and academic excellence.

Registration link for Membership

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List of SPL Members

  • Prof. S. Z. H. Abidi
  • spielzaheer@rediffmail.com
  • Former Head, Department of English and Modern European Languages University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007 and Senior Professor and Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Integral University, Lucknow-226026 India 
  • Dr. Neha Arora
  • nehaarora@curaj.ac.in 
  • Assistant Professor, Department of English, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Ajmer-305817 India
  • Specialization: Dalit Literature, Gender Studies, Feminism, Postcolonial Writings
  •  Dr. Ruby
  • rubymukhiya05@gmail.com
  • Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government PG College, Deoband, Saharanpur, UP, India
  • Specialization: Indian Fiction and Children's Literature
  • Dr. Mohammad Ahmad
  • Assistant Professor of English, MGM PG College, Sambhal-244302 India
  • Specialization: American English Literature, Postmodernism and Cultural Studies, ELT and Indian English Studies, Translation and Film Studies
  • E-mail: ahmad0812@gmail.com
  • Dr. Himanshu Sharma
  • Head, Department of English Studies and Research, J. S. Hindu P. G. College, Amroha—244221 UP, India
  • Specialization: ELT, British Poetry, Indian English Literature
  • E-mail: sharmahimanshu3333@gmail.com
  • Dr. Banktesh Bahadur Saroj
  • Assistant Professor, Department of English, Hindu College, Moradabad, UP, India
  • Specialization: Indian English Fiction and Short Fiction, Affiro-American Literature
  • Email: bankteshsaroj.77@gmail.com
  • Dr. Aareena Nazneen
  • Assistant Professor of English, Department of Languages, Integral University, Lucknow-226026
  • Specialization: 19th and 20th Century English Literature, English Language and Communication, Diaspora, Feminism
  • Email: aareenaz@gmail.com
  • Dr. Mohd Rashid
  • Lecturer, University Polytechnic, Integral University, Lucknow, India
  • Specialization: Communication Skills, Comparative and World Literature, Indian Literature in English
  • Email: mdrashid15sep@gmail.com
  • Dr. H. M. Arif Nadvi
  • Head, Department of Languages, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Integral University, Lucknow-226026 India
  • Specialization: Oriental Studies, ELT, Professional Communication
  • E-mail: arifmohdhafiz@gmail.com
  • Dr. Rohit Yadav
  • Assistant Professor of English, Amity University, Lucknow, India
  • Specialization: Performance Studies, Cultural Studies, Film Studies
  • Email: ryadav3@lko.amity.edu
  • Dr. Safia Asad
  • Assistant Professor, Department of English College of Sciences and Arts, Ahad Rufaida, King Khalid University, K.S.A
  • Specialization: Women's Writings in English, Indian English Poetry
  • Email: adiherchild@yahoo.co.in
  • Dr. Aiza Usmani
  • Assistant Professor of English
  • Integral University, Lucknow, India)
  • Specialization: Feminist Literature, Afro-American,
  • and Indian Theatre
  • Email: aira_usman@yahoo.com
  • Dr. Soada Idris
  • Assistant  Professor, Dept of English, Najran University, KSA
  • Specialization: Applied Linguistics
  • Email: khan.soada@gmail.com
  • Dr. Taj Mohammad
  • Associate Professor, Dept. of English, Najran University, KSA
  • Specialization: IWE and Applied Linguistics
  • Email: tajmohd09@gmail.com
  • Dr. Pradip Mondal
  • Assistant Professor of English, Govt. P. G. College Munsyari, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
  • Specialization: American Literature
  • Email: mondalpradip100@yahoo.in
  • Purshottam Pandey
  • Assistant Professor, Department of English, HR PG College, Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar—272175
  • Specialization: Indian Writing in English
  • Email: purshottampandey6@gmail.com
  • Dr. Ayesha Anwar Warsi
  • Head, Department of English, Karamat Hussain P.G. College, Lucknow
  • Specialization: SAARC Literature Postcolonial Literature
  • Email: ayesha.warsi786@gmail.com
  • Dr. Shri Kant Kulshrestha
  • Independent Scholar from Dr B. R. A. University, Agra, India
  • Specialization: Environment and Ecological Studies
  • Email: drshrikant2016@gmail.com
  • Dr. Brighton A. Rose
  • Assistant Professor of English, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangaluru, India
  • Specialization: Postcolonial Studies and Resistance Literature
  • E-mail: brighton.rose29@gmail.com
  • Dr. Santhosh Kumar
  • Assistant Professor of English, Kristu Jayanti College, affiliated to Bengaluru North University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India
  • Specialization: Diaspora Literature and Testimonios
  • Email: scholarsanthosh04@gmail.com
  • Dr. Shahbun Nisha
  • Assistant Professor of English
  • Department of English, MG PG College UP India
  • Specialization: British literature in English
  • Email: nishasiraj2006@gmail.com
  • Dr. Vishakha Sen
  • Assistant Professor of English, Amity University Lucknow
  • Specialization: Cultural studies, Cyberfeminism, Postcolonial studies in Indian Theatre
  • Email: vishakhasen14@gmail.com
  • Dr. Iram Fatima
  • Assistant Professor of English, Ramanujan College
  • University of Delhi
  • Specialization: Indian-African Drama, Theatre Studies
  • Linguistics, ELT
  • Email: iram21feb@gmail.com
  • Dr. Archana Gupta
  • Assistant Professor of English, Amity University, UP, Lucknow
  • Specialization: Feminism, Indian Literature in Translation, and Communication Skills
  • Email: archanagupta571985@gmail.com
  • Dr. Priti Bala Sharma
  • Assistant Professor Department of English
  • Government Girls P.G.College Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Specialization: Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, ELT
  • Email: preetibsharmaa@gmail.com
  • Dr. Zeba Rizvi
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Languages (English), Integral University, Lucknow
  • Specialization: Diaspora Studies and Indian English Fiction, Communication Studies
  • Email: zeba7864511@gmail.com
  • Mehar Jahan Bushra
  • Research Scholar, Department of English and MEL, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007 India
  • Specialization: Modern and Postmodern literature, Memory Studies, Communication Studies
  • Email: mjbushra8@gmail.com
  • Dr. Siddique Khan
  • Research Scholar, Department of English and MEL, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007 India
  • Specialization: Urdu Humanities, Translation Studies, Memory Studies, Communication Studies
  • Email: khansiddiq02@gmail.com
  • Arshiya Parveen
  • Research Scholar, Department of English and Modern European Languages, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007 India
  • Specialization: Historical Fiction and Children’s Literature
  • Email: arshiyaansari15@gmail.com
  • Dr. Zikrah Wali
  • Research Scholar, Department of Languages, Integral University, Lucknow
  • Specialization: Palestinian Resistance Poetry, British English Literature
  • Email: walizikrah@gmail.com
  • Kashaf Nasreen Siddiqui
  • Research Scholar, Department of Languages, Integral University, Lucknow
  • Specialization: Marxist Poetry in Modern English
  • Email: kashafsiddiqui12@gmail.com
  • Mohammad Ehtesham
  • Research Scholar, Department of English, KMC Language University, Lucknow-226013
  • Specialization: Language and Communication
  • Literature in Translation, Poetry
  • E-mail: ehteshamkmc@gmail.com
  • Nazneen Ayesha
  • Scholar, KMC Language University, Lucknow-226013
  • E-mail: lkonazneen@gmail.com