Sushama Kasbekar

Sushama Kasbekar
Born Birth Place Nationality Occupation	November 29, 1954 Mumbai, Maharashtra Indian Author, Artist

Sushama Kasbekar (born November 29, 1954) is an Indian author, educationist, digital creator, poet, and artist. She is known for her contributions to literature, journalism, and education in India and Thailand.

Early Life and Education

Kasbekar was born in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. She is the second daughter of B. B. Palekar, who retired as President of Income Tax Tribunal, and Sumitra Palekar, a singer and homemaker.

Kasbekar holds the following educational qualifications:

• Ph.D. in English Literature from Indore University
• Master's degree in English Literature from Indore University
• Bachelor of Arts from Nagpur University
• Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication from Nagpur University
• Diploma in Travel and Tourism from Indore University
• Certificate in Film Appreciation from Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune

Career

Kasbekar's career spans journalism, academia, and writing. Her notable positions include:

• Journalist at Hitavada newspaper, Nagpur
• Lecturer at Gujarati Arts College, Indore
• Reader & Head, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Indore University (1986-2000)
• Associate Professor in Business English, Assumption University, Thailand (2000-2018)

During her academic career, Kasbekar published over 30 research papers in journals and presented them at various universities worldwide.

Literary Works

Kasbekar has authored several books across different genres:

Novels

1. Murder at the Club
2. Tax Dodgers

Textbooks

1. Writing Better Essays and Reviews
2. Jan Sampark (Public Relations)
3. Tourism Products of India

Children's Books

1. Tidbits: A Tale of Ants
2. Parrots

Her textbooks on Writing, Tourism, and Public Relations are prescribed in universities in India, Thailand, and Burma.

Awards and Recognitions

Kasbekar has received several awards for her academic and literary achievements:

• Austen Wingate prize for Journalism from Nagpur University
• Gold medal for standing first in pre-University, Indore University
• Gold Medal for standing first in Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Nagpur University
• Gold medal for standing first in Master of Arts, Indore University
• Hilaire Award for Distinction in writing from Assumption University, Thailand

Personal Life

Kasbekar married Dr. Gautam Kasbekar in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. She has lived in various states of India and has travelled extensively in Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America.