Deeghi Basu holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Presidency University, Kolkata, India (2022) and is currently pursuing her M.Sc. in Applied Economics from the same institution. Her research interests encompass Feminist Economics, Public Policy, Postcolonial Studies, and Literature. Deeghi recently showcased her paper titled ‘MGNREGA: A Bane or a Boon?’ at the Annual Economic Conclave 2023, hosted by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata. Currently, she serves as a research intern at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science & Educational Research (IISER Bhopal), delving into the intersections of Literature and Economics.
Ms. Deeghi Basu
Presentation Title: Women's Labor Power and their 'Double Burden' Through the Lens of Satyajt Ray's ‘Mahanagar’
Presidency University, India
Past Speaker