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
A43 Phase 3 Dualling Scheme, Kettering Road, Northampton, UK
NG VF Phase 3, UK
WSCC ‑ A284 Lyminster Bypass ‑ Archaeological monitoring and assurance of mitigation , UK
Ty Brych- Clarke Telecom, Wales, UK
Land of Loch Treig, Scotland
Land of Northeast of Morvich, Scotland
A1120 Road development; UK
Norwich western link road; UK
Scottish Hydroelectric Power Project; Scotland
Al eouj, Mining, France
Alula Resort, Saudi Arabia
100& 107 Street, London, UK
University of Law, Guildford,UK
SDF-National Highway, UK
East West Railways, UK
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:
Masters Dissertation title: Material Culture and Symbolism in Black Magic: A case study of Black Magic in Mayong, Assam, India
Publication: K., Rakesh & Ansari, Shahida 2020. Diffraction or Delusion: An Ethnoarchaeological Investigation to the Magico-Medicinal Practices (MMPs) of Mayong, Assam, preprint SocArXiv 10.31235/osf.io/dgzhv
Completed