Unearthing the Past and Forging the Future:  A Journey through Archaeological Marvels and Anthropological Enigmas in the Tapestry of Urban Development.


In a whirlwind journey that transcends time and space, my association with projects entwines the ancient with the modern, blending the remnants of forgotten civilizations with the dynamic pulse of urban development. With a passion for unearthing the secrets of the past, I delve into archaeological assessments for diverse undertakings, be it the expansion of a rail network, the construction of roads and housing developments, or the revitalization of power plants, both national grid electricity and nuclear energy.

Yet, my endeavors transcend the tangible relics of ancient civilizations. On the other hand, I immerse myself in the fascinating anthropological study of hunter-gatherers in the 21st century. Inquisitively, I explore their health, the epidemiological transitions they face, and the profound impacts of development on their traditional way of life. This intricate tapestry also leads me down a path shrouded in mystique, where I uncover the remnants of black magic practices, merging the realms of archaeology, exploration, and scientific investigation.

In this multifaceted odyssey, I excavate not only artifacts but also the stories that lie dormant within them. Each project I undertake breathes life into forgotten narratives, unraveling the intertwined tapestry of our past and present.


WSP Projects

PROJECT SITES IN UNITED KINGDOM 

Completed

Project Name: KERALA INDIGENOUS HEALING TRADITIONS


Institute: Consciousness Studies Programme, NIAS, IISc Campus, Bengaluru-560012

Principal Investigator: Prof. Sangeetha Menon, Dean, School of Humanities, Professor & Head, Consciousness Studies Programme, NIAS, IISc Campus, Bengaluru-560012Role: Research Associate

Focus Area: Health, healing and ethno-philosophy of health of selected tribal communities (Cholanaickan, Kattunaickan, Kattupaniyan, and Aranadan) of Nilambur Valley, Kerala 

Research Lead: Rakesh Kumar

Project Name: EXCAVATIONS AT LIMB, DISTRICT SATARA, MAHARASHTRA (2016-17)



Institute: Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune-411006.

Principal Investigator: Amit Pendam and Prof. Vasant S. Shinde.

Role: Excavation Participant

Work Area: Excavation, Trench-A2

Documentation: Antiquities and Trench record.

Completed 

Completed

Project Name: EXPLORATION AT PANCHPIMPLA, MAHARASHTRA (2016-17)


Institute: Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune-411006.

Principal Investigator: Prof. P D Sable, Head of Department, AIHC and Archaeology, Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute,Pune-411006.Role: Participant in Exploration

Work Area: Soil sample Collection

Project Name: ETHNOARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION TO THE MAGICO-MEDICINAL PRACTICES (MMPs) OF MAYONG, ASSAM


Institute: Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune-411006.

Principal Investigator: Rakesh Kumar, Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute,Pune-411006.Role: Research Lead

Work Area: Documentation of MMPs of Mayong, Assam, 

Outcome: 

Completed