Academic record & distinction

Ph.D in Mass Communication, Assam University

M.Phil in Media Studies, Christ University

MS Communication, Christ College, Bangalore University

Areas of Specialization

Media & Communication Studies, Historical Research, Journalism Studies, Media & Communication Research in Eastern Himalayas, Cultural Communication

Latest Publications

1. Yolmo, U. T. L., & Basnett, P. (2024). Unveiling the Shadows: Exploring the Dark Side of Social Media through Cinematic Lens. Global Media Journal, Indian Edition, 16 (2), Manipal Academy of Higher Education. 
2. Thapa, B., & Basnett, P. (2024). Sikkim’s Digital Content Creators: Aspirations, Challenges and Strategies for Success. In Kumar, A., Singh A.M., & Hidangmayum, N. (Eds.), India’s Northeast Problems, Conflicts and New Developments. ISBN: 978-93-48059-02-4, Pg 61 – 71. Bharti Publications. 
3. Lama Yolmo, U. T., & Basnett, P. (2024). Human-AI Symbiosis: Unveiling the Inherent Limitations of AI through the Sadharanikaran Model of Communication. Bodhi: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 10(2), 20–44. Kathmandu University. https://doi.org/10.3126/bodhi.v10i2.69678
4. Yolmo, U. T. L., & Basnett, P. (2024). Gender Perspectives on Political Awareness and Participation in the Digital Era. Media Watch, 15(3), 367-385. Sage https://doi.org/10.1177/09760911241256323
5. Giri, P., & Basnett, P. (2022). Representation of immigration in Northeast India’s online news media: The communitarian framing approach. Guineis Journal: An interdisciplinary journal of North East India Studies. Vol No 9, ISSN: 2347-2669, Pg 196-210. Gauhati University Institute of North East India Studies.
6. Rai, S., & Basnett, P. (March 2022). Othering of Anarchist Heroes in Hindi Crime Genre Web Series in India. Journal of Oriental Institute. Volume 71, ISSN: 0030-5324, Pg 157-166. Oriental Institute, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. 
7. Rai, S., & Basnett, P. (Feb 2021). ‘Hallyu’ Wave & Women Fandom in Darjeeling Town: A Study on Binge Watching, User’s Satisfaction and Participatory Culture. IOSR Journal of Humanities & Social Science (IOSR-JHSS). Vol 26(Issue 2), 21–31, e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845, pg 21-31. The International Organization of Scientific Research https://doi.org/10.9790/0837-2602072131
8. Basnett, P. (Nov 2020). Sikkimey Anecdote: I am from Sikkim, India...Any Doubt? ISBN: 978-1-63669-627-0. Notion Press.