Ms. Sukeshi Rishabh is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Communication division of School of Business. She has been associated with Galgotias University since 2025. She is a firm believer of productivity and efficiency in work. She exhibits a vast array of achievements in extra-curricular activities and has earned awards and recognitions for her cultural contributions from various institutions and organisations. Being a passionate teacher, she believes that teaching is not merely restricted to making the students understand the underlying concepts of a course but also to develop critical thinking and evaluate alternate approaches for problem solving. Her demonstrative teaching style in class reflects her extensive training and experience as an artist and performer. She always puts her efforts towards the overall development of her students. 

Experience

• Assistant Professor at Galgotias University since April 2025
• Course Co-ordinator of BBA (Communicative English) at Galgotias University (2025)

Qualification

• Ph.D from Banaras Hindu University (Submitted; Viva awaited)
• M.A. English from Banaras Hindu University 
• B.A. (Hons.) English from Banaras Hindu University

Research

• She has presented research papers in various National and International conferences.
• Her research paper titled “Contribution of Courtesans in the Indian Freedom Struggle: A Reappraisal” was selected for presentation at the 6th International Conference on Future of Women 2023 held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Certifications

• UGC NET & JRF (2020-2022), SRF (2022-2025)

Area of Interest

• Performance Studies 
• Indian Aesthetics
• Gender Studies 

Papers Published

• Rishabh, Sukeshi. “A Study of Symbolic Expression and Performance Texts: Veśam in Kathakali Dance-Drama Tradition,” Anusandhanvallari, vol. 18, 2024, pp. 106-115.
• Rishabh, Sukeshi. “Kathak Dance: Revival in the Wake of a Modern Nation.” Current Journal: Journal for All Research, vol. 8, no. 21, 2022, pp. 108-113.
• Rishabh, Sukeshi. “On the Amalgamation of Tradition and Innovation in Kathak Dance: Svetlana Tulasi in Conversation with Sukeshi Rishabh.” African Journal of Biomedical Research, vol. 27, no. 5S, 2024, pp. 758-761. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v27i5S.6552.

Additional Qualifications 

• Praveen in Kathak Dance from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj
• Prabhakar in Kathak Dance from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj
• Prabhakar in Classical Vocal Music from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj
• Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (Second Rank)

Award & Recognition

• Best Student (School) by Central Hindu Girls’ School in 2006

• Best Actor (Stage) by Central Hindu Girls’ School in 2004

• Best Anchor (Stage) by World Peace Federation, Varanasi in 2017
• Felicitated with “Nari Shakti Prateek Samman” on Women’s Day 2025 by Prateek Sansthan, Varanasi

• Felicitated on the occasion of International Women's Day by Jai Shri Krishna Foundation (Varanasi) for social and cultural contributions in 2023
• Chief Guest in the annual function of KVN Public School, Varanasi in 2022
• Chief Guest and Judge in inter-school Hindi and Sanskrit Group Patriotic Song competition organized by Bharat Vikas Parishad in 2023 and 2024
• Judge in solo classical and solo western dance competitions in the youth festival of Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University in 2020
• Judge in solo and group dance competitions in the youth festival of Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University in 2019
• Judge in the Dandiya competition of Dhirendra Mahila PG College, Varanasi in 2018
• Life story featured by “Humans of Varanasi,” a page on Instagram and Facebook which chronicles inspirational life stories of extraordinary people from Varanasi

Other Achievements 

• Casual Announcer in Akashvani and Doordarshan, Varanasi
• Graded artist (B-Grade) in Folk Music (Singing) in Akashvani and Doordarshan, Varanasi
• Graded artist (B-Grade) in Drama in Akashvani and Doordarshan, Varanasi
• Former Child Artist (Graded) in Akashvani and Doordarshan, Varanasi
• Has done live English commentary on Doordarshan on the inauguration of Multi-Modal Terminal in Varanasi by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi
• Has conducted several interviews in Doordarshan, Varanasi
• Has done voice-over for local news in Doordarshan, Varanasi
• Stage performer (dancing, singing, acting, anchoring)
• Anchored in 3-day All-India Education Summit organized by the University Grants Commission which was inaugurated by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi
• Anchored the grand event of Ganga Dussehra in which internet sensation Maithili Thakur performed at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi
• Moderated the Q&A session at the launch of internationally renowned author Vikram Sampath’s book Pratiksha Shiv ki with Malini Awasthi and Vishnu Shankar Jain as special guests in BHU, Varanasi
• Anchored a number of events and at prestigious platforms in Varanasi- Doordarshan, Ganga Mahotsav, Surganga Mahotsav, various departments and colleges of Banaras Hindu University, Central Hindu Girls’ School, Lions Clubs International, Kashi Manthan, etc.
• Winner of many singing, dance, debate (Hindi, English and Sanskrit), fancy dress and rampwalk competitions of various institutes and colleges of Banaras Hindu University, IIIT Allahabad, Dainik Jagran, Hindustan, Colors Channel, Bangiya Samaj, Durgotsav Samiti BHU, etc.
• Dance (classical and semi-classical) and singing performances (Varanasi) - Doordarshan, Ganga Mahotsav, Ghat Sandhya, Deen Dayal Hastkala Sankul (Bada Lalpur), Siti Mahotsav, Surganga Mahotsav, Indian Institute of Technology- BHU, Institute of Medical Sciences- BHU, various departments of Banaras Hindu University, Central Hindu Girls’ School, Lions Clubs International, Triveni Art Gallery, etc.
• Besides academic workshops and webinars, several others related to dancing, acting, voice culture, language articulation, leadership, etc. attended time to time