Research Interns

Anushka Sisodia holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science from University of Delhi and is currently pursuing Masters in Politics from the Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai. Her core research interests are Chinese diplomacy and the role of its soft power in shaping China’s narrative. She is specifically working on panda diplomacy. As a student of political science, she is also keenly interested in diplomatic ties between India and China from an economic perspective, diplomacy and geopolitics.

Gargi Chaturvedi is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies, and a Doctoral Scholar at the Centre for Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She holds a Master's degree in Chinese Language, Literature and Culture Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. She has been a recipient of the Chinese Government Scholarship for undertaking a Chinese language training course at the Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing PRC, and was awarded the UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship to pursue her doctoral studies. Her research work aims at contextualising and defining Red Culture by taking memory, history, ideology as variables and looks through its manifestations, implications, relevance, consumption and reception in the New Era under Xi Jinping. Her research interests include Cultural Policy of the PRC under Xi Jinping, CPC's use of History, Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, and gender and migration issues in post-reform China. Besides that, she also enjoys teaching Chinese Language courses.

Hritika Patil is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS). She is pursuing an M.A. in International Studies at Symbiosis School of International Studies, Symbiosis International University. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.

She is passionate about geopolitics, geo-economics, technology, and gender studies. Her interest areas also include area studies emphasising the Indo-Pacific region, South Asia, China, and Latin America. She is keen on exploring the geo-economic dimensions of Chinese policies. In addition to her academic pursuits, Hritika is a dedicated language learner, currently studying Spanish and Mandarin.

Navneet Kumar holds a B.A. and an M.A. degree in Chinese from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He qualified for the UGC NET-JRF in Chinese language in December 2023. He is passionate about Chinese language, literature, science & technology, modernisation, and science fiction literature in contemporary China. His research focuses on examining the impact of Chinese modernisation on society, individual psychology, and socio-economic and political structures through the lens of contemporary Chinese science fiction literature.

Manashjyoti Karjee is a researcher in Security & Society at the Advanced Studies Institute of Asia. He holds an M.A. in International Relations and Area Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and a B.A. in Political Science from Ramjas College, University of Delhi. With a strong focus on security-related issues and a keen interest in China, he has published extensively in his field and continues to contribute to academic and policy-oriented publications.

Manikaran Singh is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi. He holds an M.A. in Politics with a specialisation in International Relations from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

He is passionate about various aspects of East Asian foreign affairs and policies, with a particular focus on Chinese national and international affairs. His interests delve into different spheres of politics in East Asia and the Indo-Pacific, China’s role in the global arena, and its policies and national endeavours towards achieving its goals. He is interested in furthering his knowledge and meaningfully contribute to the field.

Mahek is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi and a third-year student of the Integrated Programme in Management, IIM Indore. As a multidisciplinary student of political science, social sciences, and international relations, her research interests include surveillance in China, comparative gender studies in India and China, and international perception of Chinese culture. Her hobbies include public speaking and world literature. She has a deep passion and commitment to research. is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi and a third-year student of the Integrated Programme in Management, IIM Indore. As a multidisciplinary student of political science, social sciences, and international relations, her research interests include surveillance in China, comparative gender studies in India and China, and international perception of Chinese culture. Her hobbies include public speaking and world literature. She has a deep passion and commitment to research.

Harsh Joshi is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies and a second-year student at IIM Indore, currently pursuing the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). With a multidisciplinary academic foundation in economics, political science, and international relations, Harsh’s research interests lie at the intersection of global supply chains, international diplomacy, and the evolving language of commerce. He is particularly intrigued by China's strategic role in reshaping global trade networks and its diplomatic engagements in Asia and beyond. Through his work at the Institute, Harsh aims to contribute to nuanced understandings of China’s economic statecraft and its implications for emerging economies.

Noel Mathew Cherian is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a B.A. (Hons.) in International Relations at the Capital Centre, Central University of Kerala. His academic interests lie in strategic and geopolitical studies, with a particular focus on India’s measures to counter China’s expanding influence in the Bay of Bengal and the wider Indian Ocean region. Noel focuses on the economic conflicts and diplomatic engagements that shape the complex India-China dynamic. Through his academic work, he aims to explore how regional power plays and maritime strategy influence broader patterns in Indo-Pacific security and international diplomacy. He is a passionate MUNner and has enriched himself on the geopolitical affairs and developed his public speaking interest through these MUNs. He has a deep passion and commitment to research.

Atul B Shankar is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing his BA (Hons.) in International Relations at the Capital Centre, Central University of Kerala. He has a keen interest in Chinese language, culture, history and geopolitics. His research focuses on analyzing China’s projected demographic decline—stemming from decades of the stringent One Child Policy—and its implications for India, including potential strategic and economic opportunities. He is currently a research intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi.

Fathima Insha is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi, and a third-year degree student of B.A. (Hons.) in International Relations at the Central University of Kerala. Her interest lies in studying world history and geopolitics. She has a passion and deep commitment to research. In addition to her academic pursuits, Fathima is a dedicated language learner, currently studying French, Italian and Russian.

Supradip Das has completed his Master’s in Chinese language and China Studies from the Department of Chinese Language and Culture (Cheena-
Bhavana), Visva-Bharati University. Recently he joined the ICS as a Virtual Research Intern. He also graduated from Cheena-Bhavana and pursued a one-year advanced training in the Chinese language from Beijing Language and Culture University China, under the bilateral scholarship program of MHRD, Govt. of India, and China Scholarship Council Govt. of PRC.

Khan Farah is a virtual Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi. She is pursuing her second Masters in MA China Studies from Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai and holds her first Masters in Chemistry from Mumbai University. For her thesis, she is working on “China’s Hydrogen Energy System” under the supervision of Saheli Chattaraj. Her interests include Environment regulation, Energy Security, Technologies associated with China’s energy development, Bilateral trade, China’s Market entry, Language and Culture.

Govind is a Research Intern at Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi and is currently pursuing Integrated Programme in Management at IIM Indore. During the course of his undergraduate programme, he has completed courses on statistics, linear algebra, political theory, internal relations, economics and ethics. He has also undertaken academic research projects that employ both qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Govind’s primary research interests include, inter alia, the role of media in geopolitical narrative framing, elections and voting behaviour, and gender biases in workplaces. Recently, his research proposal titled ‘The Power of Choice: Exploring the Link Between Personal Agency and Voting Frequency’ was also accepted for undergraduate poster presentation at Midwest Political Science Association’s (MPSA) Annual Conference.