Prof. Sanjoy Saksena

Prof. Sanjoy Saksena was educated at the Universities of Allahabad and Oxford where he was a Commonwealth student St. Catherine's College. Various academic errands and programmes have taken him to Switzerland, Italy, Germany, France and Sweden. He has published numerous papers/ chapters in various books and journals. He writes poetry also and dabbles in theatre. He has been the Warden of the Muir Hostel and at present he is Professor of English at the University of Allahabad.

June 14, 2021
Prof. Sanjoy Saksena
Poem

Winter Inside the Walled City

An enigmatic dark poem, by Prof. Sanjoy, exclusively for Different Truths. Old fort’s walls lean towards the ground, Bygone era’s trees look down on their fallen leaves, Grass finches...

May 17, 2021
Prof. Sanjoy Saksena
Governance

Picture of (Dis)Contentment

This poem with a montage of images of city life, by Prof. Sanjoy, depicts contentment and discontentment. An exclusive for Different Truths. The moon is peering from behind the...

April 24, 2021
Prof. Sanjoy Saksena
Poem

Meeting Down Cowley, Oxford

A ballad, based on a real-life incident at Oxford, by Prof. Sanjoy, exclusively for Different Truths. Looking for vegetables and discounts Major Gregory taps me on the shoulder. Stands...

April 9, 2021
Prof. Sanjoy Saksena
Poem

Interface in Sisterhood

An intense, woman-centric, protest poem, by Prof. Sanjoy, exclusively for Different Truths. I am no birdie but an albatross Spanning ocean depths. Those who come Under my wings are...