Dr. Manisha Mishra is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator, presently serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department at Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar. She possesses a Postgraduate degree and a Ph.D. in English, along with a Postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, reflecting a rich interdisciplinary academic background. With more than fifteen years of extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, Dr. Mishra has been deeply involved in undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil., and Ph.D. education, contributing significantly to curriculum development, research supervision, and institutional governance. Her academic interests span Indian English Literature, Cultural Studies, and Film Studies, and her work reflects a sustained commitment to scholarly excellence, interdisciplinary inquiry, and the advancement of higher education.