Calcutta Comparatists 1919

Welcome to Calcutta Comparatists 1919, a space dedicated to scholars and enthusiasts of the Humanities and Social Sciences, with a particular focus on Comparative Literature. We are a community of researchers, students, and educators who are passionate about exploring the Indian way of doing Comparative Literature. At Calcutta Comparatists 1919, we believe that comparative literature has the power to bring people together and to foster a deeper understanding of our shared humanity. Whether you are a student or a seasoned scholar, our platform is designed to provide you with the resources and opportunities you need to further your knowledge and to engage with your peers in meaningful discussion. So if you’re passionate about comparative literature and the Humanities and Social Sciences, be sure to follow us for more information and to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the field. Join us today, and be a part of a vibrant and growing community of scholars and enthusiasts.

Congratulations to Our President!

We are immensely proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of our President, Dr. Mrinmoy Pramanick, and Prof. Sipra Mukherjee on receiving the prestigious A.K. Ramanujan Book Prize for Translation, awarded by the Association for Asian Studies.

This distinguished honor recognizes their remarkable translation of I Belong to Nowhere by Kalyani Thakur Charal (Tilted Axis Press). Their work exemplifies scholarly excellence, literary sensitivity, and a deep commitment to bringing powerful voices into wider global conversations.

The A.K. Ramanujan Prize is an international recognition of exceptional translation, and this achievement stands as a testament to their rigor, dedication and contribution to literary and cultural studies.

We extend our warmest congratulations to the translators and to Kalyani Thakur Charal for this well-deserved global recognition. This accomplishment brings great pride to our academic and literary community.

Award Recognition

Calcutta Comparatists 1919 received the P. V. Narasimha Rao Multilingualism Recognition at SamRiddhi 2025 on 28th January 2026, at the India International Centre, New Delhi. The event was hosted by ReTHINK INDIA, an action-cum-advocacy platform promoted by a group of AIIMS and IIT alumni.

The recognition felicitates the trust for advancing the Indian approach to Comparative Literature; fostering intellectual exchange, engaging diverse literary traditions, and strengthening cross-cultural understanding in the true spirit of #EkBharatShreshthaBharat, particularly in the emerging era of AI-driven, LLM-powered machine translation.

Since its inception, Calcutta Comparatists 1919 has worked to create a vibrant platform where ideas converge and perspectives flourish. This achievement reflects the contributions of trustees, members and collaborators who have been instrumental in building a community committed to bridging cultures through literature.

Calcutta Comparatists 1919 remains committed to advancing its mission of advancing literature, humanities and social sciences while nurturing meaningful transnational dialogue.