Ashok Kaul

Ashok Kumar Kaul earned his Master’s and doctorate in Sociology from Banaras Hindu University, where he taught from 1980 until his superannuation in 2018, and later served as Emeritus Professor until 2023. A specialist in Social Theory and Modernization, he has authored seven books—including works on theory, Kashmir, and fiction—and published over seventy research papers and essays. A recipient of international fellowships, he has lectured widely in India and abroad and continues to contribute regularly to leading newspapers.