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RanjayVardhan

Sociologist and author

  • Born
  • BirthplaceChandigarh, India
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  • 15books
  • 30+research articles

Dr Ranjay Vardhan heads the Department of Sociology at the Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42. The author of 15 books, he is known for research on family, gender and broken hearts, and for the concept of “Covidalization”.

A Chandigarh education

He went to DAV Senior Secondary School in Sector 8, graduated from Post Graduate Government College, Sector 11, and earned his master’s and doctorate in sociology at Panjab University, where he also studied French, German and Persian.

Heartbreak and society

His work on broken hearts earned media nicknames such as “Newton of Heartbreak”. He has published 15 books and over 30 research articles, and was invited to present at Harvard University in 2012.

Timeline

  1. 1969Born on 3 May
  2. 1991UGC Senior Fellowship
  3. 2012Invited to present at Harvard University

Quick questions

Where was Ranjay Vardhan born?

Ranjay Vardhan was born in Chandigarh, India. Wikidata records Chandigarh as his birthplace, and he was educated entirely in the city — DAV Senior Secondary School, Post Graduate Government College and Panjab University — where he now teaches.

When was Ranjay Vardhan born?

Ranjay Vardhan was born on 3 May 1969.

What is Ranjay Vardhan known for?

Ranjay Vardhan is known for “Covidalization” and Research on heartbreak.

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