The Department of Sociology, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Patna, in collaboration with St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, organised the Dr. Ramola B. Joseph Memorial Lecture Series – National Webinar on 16 January 2026 at 11:00 AM in online mode. The webinar was conducted to commemorate the life and academic contribution of Dr. Ramola B. Joseph, remembering her as a dedicated teacher, mentor and scholar.
The programme began with a brief introduction to the memorial lecture series and the objective of the event. A tribute was paid to Dr. Ramola B. Joseph, highlighting her inspiring journey and contributions to academic life. A heartfelt video tribute prepared by students was presented, showcasing her personal and academic journey, which made the session deeply meaningful.
Following the tribute, Dr. Lella addressed the gathering and welcomed the participants as well as the keynote speaker. The memorial lecture was delivered by Prof. Nilika Mehrotra, Professor, Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The lecture topic was “Being Human, Being Social: Theory of Everyday Reality.”
During the lecture, Prof. Mehrotra discussed everyday life as an important sociological and anthropological field of study. She explained how human life is shaped through social interdependence, culture, gender, social structures and lived realities. The lecture drew upon theoretical perspectives and scholars such as G.H. Mead, Alfred Schutz, Erving Goffman, Pierre Bourdieu, Henri Lefebvre and Michel de Certeau, along with feminist insights on care work and everyday experiences. The webinar concluded with an interaction session and a vote of thanks, appreciating the speaker and all participants for making the memorial lecture successful and enriching.
The programme was successfully completed under the able guidance of Dr. Tapshi Bhattacharjee, Head, Department of Sociology, with the active cooperation and participation of faculty members and students of the Department of Sociology.
