Dr. Vikram Keshari Jena
Author at The Eastern Times
Dr. Vikram Keshari Jena is an academic, researcher, and public intellectual from Odisha. His work focuses on media, politics, development, public policy, and Indian knowledge traditions, with an emphasis on critical inquiry, social transformation, and interdisciplinary dialogue. He has authored numerous academic books and currently serves as the Founding Director of the Centre for Adivasi Research and Development (CARD), Odisha.
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Opinion · Updated at: Jul 21, 2026 · Priority 12
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Opinion · Updated at: Jul 18, 2026
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Why Odisha Remains Poor Despite Its Vast Natural Resources
Opinion · Updated at: Jul 15, 2026
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Research Without Society, Funding Without Impact: Why India Must Reconnect Knowledge with Public Purpose
Opinion · Updated at: Jul 13, 2026
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