Curriculum Vitae

KISHOR GAIKWAD Professor, Dept. of History, University of (Currently, on deputation as Chair Professor at Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice & Empowerment of Tribal Population, National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA - 484887) [email protected]; M0b#+91 9109420286, +91 9869242194 ------

RESEARCH INTEREST/ SPECIALIZATION ● History of Marginalised Communities and Indian Archaeology ● Philosophy of History and Research Methodology

EDUCATION ● Ph.D., (History) University of Pune, November 2002. (Title of the Thesis - Cultural Life in Grihyasutras and Dharmasutras with Special Reference to Women and Caste) ● M.A. in Entire History, University of Pune, April 1994. ● B.A. in History special, University of Pune, April 1994 (in Distant mode) ● B.Sc. in Electronics, University of Pune, October 1989.

OTHER EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS ● Diploma in , University of Mumbai, June, 2000. ● Post - Graduate Diploma in ‘Comparative Mythology’, University of Mumbai., June 2001 ● The 15 days Faculty Development Program on, ‘Managing Online Classes & Co-creating MOOCS 3.0’, successfully completed with ‘A+’ grade, organized by Ministry of Human Resource Development & Ramanujan College, New Delhi. ● The 21 days ‘Winter Training Program in Geo-spatial Technology’, successfully completed with ‘A’ grade, under NRDMS program of Dept. Science & Technology, Govt of India conducted by P.G. College, Goa.

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● Workshop on ‘Leadership Development in Higher Education For University Administrators’, organized by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi,26-28 Feb. 2018. ● Completed Three Refresher Courses (Faculty Development Program) in History & Archaeology and One Orientation Course to learn new teaching techniques and to enhance the teaching skills. ● Passed UGC-National Eligibility Test for teachers, December 1993.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL HISTORY  Academic Posts/Experience (26 + years) ● Chair-Professor, Dr. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice & Empowerment of Tribal Population, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak. (on deputation); From 1st March 2017 till the date. ● Professor, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, from 19 May 2014 to 27 February 2017. ● Associate Professor/Reader, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, from 23 March 2003 to 18 May 2014. ● Lecturer, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai; from 1st April 1997 to 22 March 2003. ● Lecturer, Dept. of History, Fergusson College, Pune, from 18 August 1994 to 31 March 1997.  Other main Administrative Positions ● Founding Director (Additional Charge), Dinesh Modi Institute of Numismatics and Archaeology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai; for six months (June 2008 – Dec.2008). ● Registrar (Additional Charge), Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak; for more than eight months. ● Presenting Officer, Inquiry Committee, Central University. ● Professor In-charge for Recruitment Cell and Placement Cell at Central University.

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● Member, Board of Studies and Faculty for Twelve Indian Universities and Autonomous Institutions. ● Member, Research & Recognition Committee for three Universities. ● Member, Board of Examinations for three Universities. ● Member, Board of Writers, History Text Books for class IX& XII State Board for Secondary & Higher Secondary.

PUBLICATIONS  Monographs / Books in English:  ‘Cultural Life in Grhyasutras and Dharmasutras with Special Reference to Caste and Woman’, Pragun Publication (a DK Publishers Distributors Enterprise), New Delhi, 2012. (ISBN 13:989-93- 80397-34-4& 10:93-80397-34-18)  A book entitled, ‘Origins of Indian Social Exclusion: Remapping Early Indian Social Formations and Disciplining Caste and Gender’, Atharv Publication for Indological International Publication, Varanasi, June 2012. (ISBN 978-93-81171- 85-1)  Co-edited book entitled, ‘Relevance of Ambedkarism - Meaning, Definition and Application’, IGNTU Publication with Akhand Publishing House, Amarkantak, (In press).  Co-edited book entitled, ‘Recent Trends in Humanities and Social Sciences’, L Ordine Nuovo Publication,( 2019), (ISBN 978-81-943093-6-9 & 81-943093-6-0 )  Monographs in Indian languages  ‘Architect of the Constitution, Dr. Ambedkar’, (in Marathi) (March. 2011), Shri Gandharva-Ved Publication, Pune,  ‘Concepts in Indian History’, (in Marathi) (2008) Brain Tonic Publication.  ‘Dr. Ambedkar and Ambedkarism’, (in Hindi), Akhand Publishing House, Delhi. (in Press) ● Main Research Articles Published ● ‘The Making of Ambedkarite Public Culture Spatiality and Expressions of Dalits’ Conscientising Space in Mumbai, c. 1920s-40s’, accepted for publication, Economic and Political Weekly.

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● ‘Contemporary Predicament of Ideologies and Deteriorating Democratic Principles: Relevance of Ambedkarism’, in (ed.) Gaikwad, Kishor & Raj, Vimal: Relevance of Ambedkarism. (in press) ● Co- authored paper entitled’ Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal, Groups (PVTGs): Central Part of Madhya Pradesh’ the Shodha International Multi-disciplinary referred Journal is accepted for publication, 2021. ● Co- authored paper entitled ‘Tribal Women’s Vulnerability: Accessing some part of Madhya Pradesh and Kerala’, Kerala Institute for Research Training & Development studies of Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribes (KIRDHAS), Government of Kerala (accepted for Publication). ● ‘Multi-Visual narrations of a Single Folktale: Gond Paintings ’, (in Marathi) NAV ANUSHTUBH, Year 14, Issue II, March-April 2019 ● ‘Gond Paintings: Flourishing Forest of Memory repository’, (in Marathi) NAV ANUSHTUBH, Year 14,Issue 1, Jan-Feb 2019 ● ‘Indigenous Knowledge and Gond Culture’ (in Marathi) Parivartanacha Watsaru, (ISBN 2250-3145) November 2019. ● ‘Tracing Indigenous Knowledge, Ecology and Memory: Mapping the World of Gonds and Baigas in Central India’, in Gaikwad, Kishor & others (ed.) Recent Trends in Humanities And Social Sciences, L Ordine Nuovo Publication, 2019. . ● ‘Caste as the Core Terrain of Indian Politico- Economic Interplay: Probing into Contemporary Incidences of Violence’, in (ed.) Kaur, Kanwalji & Ahmad Khan, Shad.: Development of a Nation: An Interplay of Economics, Politics & Society, Madaan Publishing House, Patiala, 2017. ● ‘Patronage and Support: Socio-Cultural Understanding of Kanheri Caves’, Ancient Asia, International Journal of Society of South Asian Archaeology, December 2011. ● ‘Contextualising Buddhism: Transgressing Historicity’, Bhosale J., Vaidya M., Vidyasagar A, (ed.) Buddhism: Past and Present, (Proceeding of International Seminar) 2012.

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● ‘Diffusing Agricultural Technology for Imperial Appropriation: Growth and Development of Poona Agricultural College’, in Uma Dasgupta (ed) volume entitled, Institutions of Colonial India, Volume XV Part4 , PHISPC series, PEARSON LONGMAN, June. 2010. ● ‘Gender and Power: Understanding Grhyasutras and Dharmasutras’, in Mahulikar Gauri (ed.), Facets of Feminity, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, 2005. ● ‘Disciplining Social Categories: Grhyasutras and Dharmasutra’, Proceeding of Indian History Congress, Mysore Session, December 2004. ● ‘Examination of Truth in Satapath Brahmana’, Proceeding of Indian History Congress, Amritsar session, December 2003. ● ‘Knowledge, Power, and Control: Hierarchisation in Grhyasutra and Dharmasutra ’, INDICA - Journal of Heras Society, September 2002.

❖ Main Research Papers Presented  ‘Tribal Memory and Folk Literary Worldview: Investigating Gond-Baiga Compositions’, National e-conference on literature and its symbiotic relationship with the other disciplines of humanities, organized by Ismail Yusuf College, Mumbai, 23-25 June 2020.  ‘Transition of Mahanagari Amid Humiliation And Violence: Reflections from Post Independence Marathi Literary Genre of Dissent’, First International Multidisciplinary Conference on ‘Transition and Transformation: Cities in Life, Literature and Culture- Mumbai Chapter, Institutes of Distance and Open Learning, University of Mumbai and KAASH Foundation., 17 Feb 2020.  ‘Decoding Repressed Memory of Autonomous Tribes: Archiving Gond-Baiga Dissent in Central India’, National Conference organized by Ruia College, Mumbai, 12 January 2020.  ‘Accessing Vulnerability of Indigenous People: Central Part of Madhya Pradesh and Western Ghats of Kerala’ on “Indigenous Urbanism- Exploring Climate Justice in Resilient Cities” Conference jointly hosted by the Category 2 Centre for World National Heritage Management and Training for Asia and the Pacific

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Region (UNESCO), Deharadun and University of East Angalia (UEA), United Kingdom on 8-9 January 2019.  ‘Tracing Indigenous Knowledge, Ecology and Memory: Mapping the World of Gonds and Baigas in Central India’, BODHI Conference, Putra University, Malaysia.  ‘Multidimensional contribution of Mahatama Gandhi towards of Making of Modern India’ Yashwant Mahavidyalya, Wardha and Historian Prof. V.G. Bais Falicitation Committee, 28th December 2018.  ‘Caste as Core Terrain of Indian Politico-Economic Interplay: Probing into Contemporary Incidences of Violence’ in International Conference on ‘Interplay of Economics, Politics, and Society on Development of National’ –ICIEPS-2017 at NIMT, Thimphu, Bhutan, 1-2 July 2017.  ‘Identity, Spatial Negotiation and Public Culture of Dalits in Mumbai: Reclaiming the Lost Voices (1920-56 CE)’ in International Conference on ‘Power, Public Culture and Identity: Towards New Histories of Mumbai at University of Leicester, SOAS with University of Mumbai, 6-7 January 2017.  As Sectional Chairperson’s Remarks and Presentation on ‘Gender & Symbols’ in International Seminar on ‘Symbolism in Indian Art, Archaeology and Literature’ at Deccan College Post-Graduate & Research Institute Deemed University, Pune, 1-3 December.  Paper presented on, ‘Mystery of Caskets at Sopara Stupa’ in International Seminar on Archaeology & Joint Conference of IAS, ISPQS & IHCS at Deccan College Post-Graduate & Research Institute Deemed University, Pune, 6-9 October 2014.  Poster Presentation on ‘Sopara of Ancient Times’ in International Seminar on Archaeology & Joint Conference of IAS, ISPQS & IHCS at Deccan College Post- Graduate & Research Institute Deemed University, Pune, 6-9 October 2014.  ‘Guru Granth Sahibji and Caste’ in International Conference at Guru Gobind Singh Endowment Chair, Univ. of Mumbai & SGPC’s Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Mumbai, 17-18 November 2014.

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 ‘Kaleidoscope of Rustic Love and Woman’s Space: Exploring Gathasaptashati’ in a National Seminar by Sahitya Academy on “Tales of Love, Betrayal & Death in Indian Literature”, at Chandigarh, 16-18 March 2012.  ‘Probing Gender Imageries: Evaluation of Human Figurines at Inamgaon and Daimabad’ at Zahedan University, Iran, Conference of Society of South Asian Archaeology, 16-18 April 2012.  ‘Technological Evolution, Transformations, and Craftsmanship within the site of Inamgaon’ in 1st Biennial Conference-2011 of International Association for Asian Heritage at University of Kelaniya, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-8 April 2011.  Paper entitled, ‘Overarching Patriarchal Culture of Condemn & Punishment: Tracing Roots of Subjugation of Women with special reference to India’ in an International Conference organized by Women’s Studies & Development Centre, University of Delhi, 16-18 February 2011.  Paper entitled, ‘Mapping Mumbai City’s Liberal Values: Constructing Social & Cultural Inclusivity’ in ‘The City 2nd International Conference’ at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada, 5-6 May 2011.  Paper entitled, ‘Contextualising Buddhism: Transgressing Historicity’ in International Conference, College, Pune, 27-29 January 2011.  Paper entitled, ‘Revisiting Inamgaon: Gauging Cultural Evolution through Technological Tools’ in 3RD Congress of Society of South Asian Archaeology at Centre for Asian Studies, Sri Lanka, 20-21 August 2010.

❖ SPECIAL ORATIONS BY INVITATION (after 2007)  On Gender, Caste & Tribe ● ‘Journey & Relevance of Constitution of India’, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 26 November 2020. ● ‘Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar as Lawyer’, in Dr. Ambedkar Memorial National E- Lecture Series in Lockdown, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, 30 September 2020. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtXxBglYsiwnzQJWhNZ3eVQ) ● ‘Jati-Woman’s Servitude, Dr. Ambedkar’s Praxis of Emancipation & Contemporary Times’, organised by Progressive Students Forum IGNTU, online -

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Facebook lecture series, May 2020. (https://www.facebook.com/104466161250480/videos/601405840498714) ● ‘Formation of Indian Society with reference to Caste: Its Rise and Evaluation’, organised by the Sindhujan Academy, 15 August 2020. (https://www.facebook.com/SindhujanAcademy/videos/316408919414615) ● ‘Discussing Caste-Gender Dictum by Anupama Rao’, organised by Lockdown Special Digital Forum - Pustak Samajun Ghuvoo Ya, 19 & 20 July 2020 (https://youtu.be/ooVfJsMk9n0) ● ‘Critical Analysis of Dr. Ambedkar’s Who Were Shudras’, Lockdown Special Digital Forum - Pustak Samajun Ghuvoo Ya,14 July 2020 (https://youtub.be/BxxblkKFejU) ● The Council of SC/ST for Inclusive Economic Growth & Development, Zoom.web.special speech on ‘Cast-Class-Gender Based Slavery: Analysing Indian Experences’, The Council of SC/ST for Inclusive Economic Growth & Development, Zoom-Web Lecture Series, ● The Council of SC/ST for Inclusive Economic Growth & Development, Zoom.web.special speech on, ‘.jjjkWith Reference to Ancient Indian Social formation, Evolution of Who where Shudras’, 31st May 2020. (https://youtu.be/CKnTEpspEtk) ● Delivered Plenary Talk on, ‘Qualitative Methods in Social Science: Special Reference to Studying Marginalised Groups’ at National Workshop by Indian Institute of Dalit Studies & IGNTU, 24-27 Sept. 2017. ● Invited as Chief speaker at the Mahatma Jotiba Phule Birth Anniversary Deliberation – ‘Identity formation and Jotiba Phule’s Strive for Counter Culture ’ on 11 April 2017, organised by Dept. of Hindi, IGNTU, Amarkantak. ● ‘Caste and Gender Issues in Indian Society’ at DST-INSPIRE INENSHIP SCIENCE CAMP, an initiative of Department of Science & Technology Government of India, Inspire and IGNTU from 6th to 10th July 2018. ● Key-not address entitled, ‘Unconventional Methodology and its Application in Recent Feminist Historiography’, National Conference at B. Raghunath Arts, Commerce and Science College, Parbhani, 12-13 January 2016.

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● Chief Speaker on, ‘Human Rights and Empowerment of Women’, Arts, Science, Commerce College, Mokhada, 20 December 2016. ● Invited as Chief speaker at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birth Anniversary Celebrations spoke on ‘Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Ideas of Fraternity, Equality & Justice’ on 14 April 2017 at IGNTU, Amarkantak. ● Key Note address, UGC sponsored one day National Seminar on, ‘Variety of History: Subaltern, Oral and Local History’, Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur, Nagpur, 12 March 2011.  On Philosophy of History & Methodology ● ‘Historicity and Method in Who were the Shudra’,in Web-lecture Series by Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar :Meri Nazar Main, 7 June 2020. (https://www.facebook.com/kishor.d.gaikwad.1/posts/10207025492312080) ● ‘Insights and Innovation in Humanities, Arts and Science’ jointly organized by University of Putra, Malaysia and Bodhi International Journal of Research and Humanities. Arts and Sciences in India, 26 August 2019. ● ‘Research Methods for Conducting Research on Marginalized Communities’, organized by Gujarat University, Ahmadabad, 17-18 March2019. ● ‘Social Sciences Research During Neoliberal World’ in Capacity Development Program organized by ICSSR, New Delhi and Dept. Journalism & Mass Communication, IGNTU, 09 May 2019. ● Delivered three Special Lectures on, ‘Post-Marxist Tools for Analysis in History’ and ‘Interdisciplinary Approach to Ancient Indian History’, Savitribai Phule Pune University & Academy of Human Research Development, 8 October 2018. ● Inauguration address & Key-note on, ‘Unconventional Methods for Rewriting History of Konkan’ at Konkan Itihas Parishad, Mahad, 20 January 2018. ● Lecture on, ‘Evolution of Unconventional Research Methodology during Post- War Period’, spoke as Resource Person in ICSSR Sponsored Capacity Building Program for Social Science organised by Centre for Asian Studies, S.P. The University of Pune. May 2017.

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● Resource Person, Workshop on ‘Ajanta Sculpture Complex’ by Dept. of History, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University(BAMU), Aurangabad, lecture on, ‘New Possibilities of Research on Ajanta’ 2 March 2016. ● Resource Person, Workshop on ‘Research Methods in History’, Dept. of History & Ancient Indian Culture, BAMU, Aurangabad, Lecture on, ‘Researching Ancient Indian Society and Culture’14 March 2014. ● Workshop on ‘Social History Writing’ by Rajshri Shahu Maharaj Research Centre, BAMU, Aurangabad, Spoke on, ‘Post-Marxism and Writing Social History’, 29-31 March 2012. ● Resource Person, Workshop on, ‘Application of SPSS Package in Research’ by Western Regional Centre, ICSSR, Mumbai, Spoke on, ‘Codification of Data and Variables in History & Archaeology Research’, 041-08 June 2012 ● Resource Person, Workshop on, ‘Research Methodology in Social Sciences’ by Western Regional Centre, ICSSR, Mumbai, Spoke on, ‘Qualitative Methods and Change in Paradigms in Social Science Research’, 11-15 June 2012 ● A workshop entitled, ‘New Trends in Feminist History Writing’ by BAMU, Aurangabad, ‘Important Conceptual Tools for Feminist Analysis in History’, 10-11 October 2014. ● Conducted Historian’s Workshop on, ‘Perspectives of Early India: Archaeological, Anthropological and Historical’, organised by Heras Institute, Mumbai, 9.30am to 4.30pm, 6 February 2011. ● ‘Data Collection Tools of Subaltern and Local History’, National Seminar by Bhivapur Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur on 12 March 2011. ● Panelist for Mini-Workshop on ‘Future of the Past’ by International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, TIFR, 22-26 November 2011. ● Maharashtra History Conference, Sectional President (Ancient India), Address entitled, ‘Probing into the Knowledge Practice in Ancient Indian History Writing’, Sholapur, December 2010. ● Chief guest and speaker, a seminar on terror organised by Granthali Prakashan, on Terrorism, Nazism, and Humanism. Speech entitled, ‘Sociology of Violence: Human Psyche and Modernism’ 7 June 2008.

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● Spoke on, ‘Basic Tenets of Qualitative Research’ in ICSSR Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, by WRC, ICSSR, Mumbai, 11 January 2007.  History/ Archaeology ● ‘Constitutional Rights and Fundamental Duties Amid Corona Times’, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal, 29th August 2020, On-line lecture series. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBt1c5mcnKo) ● Resource Person for National Web-seminar on ‘The Role of Government During Quit Indian Movement’, Chh. College, Satara, 09 August 2020. ● ‘Indian Nationalism & Nation Building: Dr. Ambedkar’s Philosophical Essence’, Adhar Foundation live lecture series, 8 June 2020 (https:/www.facebook.com/Adharfoundation22373/live) ● Delivered Key-note address entitled, ‘Change in Knowledge Practice and Perception of Past’ at National Conference on, ‘British Rule and Its Impact’, organised by ICHR & Vidya Wardhini Sabha’s Arts, Commerce and Science College, Dhule on 27th January 2018. ● ‘Ancient Indian History, Art and Literature’ in 135 International Students from Indian Diaspora, Min. of External Affairs, Govt. of India at Indian Council of Cultural Relations, GOI and Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, 2 January 2016. ● Key-note address entitled, ‘Historicity of Reform Movement in Maharashtra’, Arts, Commerce & Science, Shivle on 10 December 2013. ● Key-note address entitled, ‘Changing Nature of Socio-Economic Problems: Special Reference to Modern Maharashtra’, State Level Seminar, Loknete Vyankata Hire College, Nashik on 24-25 February 2012. ● Chairperson, Session on Science & Technology in Ancient India, International Conference, Infinity Foundation, USA & Deccan College, Dec. 2007 ● Chairperson, State level seminar entitled, Adhunik Maharashtrachya Itihasat Striyanche Yogdaan, Vidya Wardhini Sabha’s Arts, Commerce & Science College, Dhule. 4 Feb. 2007. ● Sectional President, Khandesh Itihas Parishad, 2007

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● Lecture as Resource Person for Two Day State level Seminar at Loknete Vyankatrao Hire College, Nashik, Delivered speech on Making of Intellectual Culture of Modern Maharashtra, 30 January 2012. ● Delivered Two Lectures on, ‘Archaeology: Theory and Practice’ & ‘Excavations of Ancient Indian Sites: Problems & Methods’ organised by Adarsh College, Badlapur, 12 October 2011.  Pedagogical Tools for UG & PG History Teachers ● ‘One Day Workshop’, Shikshan Maharshi Dadasaheb Limaye College, , Spoke on – Revised Syllabus (FYBA, SemI-II), 6 August 2016 ● ‘One Day Workshop,’ Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, Spoke on – Revised Syllabus (MA, Sem I), 20 August 2016. ● ‘One Day Workshop’, Dr. Tatyasaheb Natu College, Margtamhane, Konkan, Spoke on –Revised Syllabus (FYBA), 13 August 2016. ● Workshop on, ‘Credit System and Syllabus Making – MA, History’ by K.J. Somaiya College, Kopargoan, Univ. Of Pune, 25-26 October 2013 ● ‘One Day Workshop’, Pragati College of Arts & Commerce, Dombivli, Kalyan, Spoke on - Revised Syllabus (FYBA), 13 July 2016. ● ‘One Day Workshop’, Wada College, Wada, Spoke on – Revised Syllabus (FYBA), 23 July 2016.

❖ Text Book Writing (For Govt. of Maharashtra)

● Writer, Text book, History, for Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Standard IX, in Marathi & English (2006). ● Writer, Text book, Applied History, for Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Standard XII, in Marathi & English (2013). ❖ Popular Articles/Book Review/e-magazine ● ‘Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s strive for the justice and egalitarian society’, at http://maxmaharashtra.com/2861 (13 April 2017). ● Review Article on Short film on existentialism and current urban life entitled, Patthar (A Plateau) at http://maxmaharashtra.com/3921 (2 June 2017).

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● Book Review Article in LOKSATTA, (Marathi Newspaper), 13 July 2014 on Romila Thapar, ‘Past as Present: Forging Contemporary Identities Through History’, Aleph Book Company, New Delhi, 2014. ● Article entitled, ‘Manavi Jivanachi Vatchal aani Maitree’, BrainTonic, October November, 2007. ● Article entitled, ‘Subaltern Studies: Ek Parichaya’ in YUGANTAR, July 2002. ● Article entitled, ‘Sanskruticha Itihaas Aani Tantradnyan’ in YUGANTAR, October - November 2005. PROJECTS & ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD WORK PARTICIPATION ● Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Centre for Social Justice (Virtual Centre) Under UGC- UPE Scheme Project II on, ‘Understanding Occupational Pursuits of Dalits in Maharashtra: Continuity and Change’, Associated with the project from 2014 to 2016, Total Grant Rs. 55.36 Lakh ● Completed Minor Research Project awarded by the University of Mumbai under Unsigned Grand of UGC, on ‘Change and Continuity: Law in Grhyasutras – Dharmasutras and Manusmriti’, 2000-2001. ● Part of Archaeological excavation work at Junnar (Satvahan Site), Maharashtra by Department of Archaeology, Deccan College, Pune ● Part of Archaeological excavation work at Gilund (Chalcolithic site), Rajasthan by University of Pennsylvania, USA and Department of Archaeology, Deccan College, Pune. ● Part of Archaeological excavation work at Farmana (Harappan Site), Haryana with Department of Archaeology, Deccan College, Pune. And Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, Kyoto, Japan. ❖ MEMBER, EDITORIAL BOARD OF RESEARCH JOURNALS ● Maharashtra Gazetteers, State Govt. Of Maharashtra. ● Ancient Asia, International Research Journal. ISSN 2042-5937 ● Critical Enquiry, Bi-lingual Research Journal. ISSN 0974-0096 ❖ FELLOWSHIP ● Associate Fellowship by The Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla (2006- 2009).

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● Post- Doctoral Fellowship, The Sir Trust with Heras Indological Institute, Mumbai. (2016-2017)

SUPERVISION OF M.PHIL & PH.D. STUDENTS.  Ph.D. 1. Sarang Gopinath, ‘Cultural Developments of Konkan’ , Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, July 2010. 2. Rao-Rodrigues Nivedita, ‘A Historical Study of the Socio-Cultural Changes of the Bharud Tradition in Western India’, University of Mumbai, March 2011. 3. Kubal Vrushali, ‘Sopara Through Ages’, University of Mumbai, March 2014. 4. Kiran Sawant, ‘Socialist Movement in India with Special Reference to Bombay (1934-55)’, University of Mumbai, April 2014. 5. Baliram Chavan, ‘Analytical Study of Popular Movement Against the Exploitation of Thane District Subalterns: 1936-1996’, University of Mumbai, Nov. 2016. 6. Pradip Waghmare, ‘Understanding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Contribution Towards the Labour Consciousness in India’, University of Mumbai, June 2016. 7. Rewant Singh, ‘Settlement Archaeology of Trade Routes of Western Maharashtra (600 BCE to 300 CE)’, University of Mumbai, April 2016. 8. Dhanaraj Kohachade, ‘Religious Critic in the Newspapers of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’, University of Mumbai, June 2019 9. Poulami Sarkar, ‘Changing Perceptions of the Bombay Photographers (1840- 1947)’ (submitted the thesis).  M.Phil. 1. Prerana Raut, Chinchani Parisaratil Eitihasik Sanshodhan: Ek Adhava, (Marathi), Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, April 2007 2. Tiwari Sudha, History, Memory and Literature: Partition Narratives of S.H. Manto, Khushwant Singh and Bhisham Sahni, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, June 2009

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3. Kohchade Dhanaraj, Muknayak VA Bahishkrut Bharat ya Vartamanpatrachya Aranmbhichya kalatil Dharmachikitsa,(Marathi), Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, Nov. 2008. 4. Howal Namrata, Historiographical Survey of Marathi Literature Based on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Religious Conversion, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, December 2010. 5. Padmaja Somanchi, Images and Voices of Telugu Women from Community Periodicals (1916-26): With Special Reference to Bombay, Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, June 2010. 6. Sonu Gupta, Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, Bombay (1922-1947), Dept. of History, University of Mumbai, Nov. 2012

PROFESSIONAL ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND SERVICE ● Presenting Officer in Disciplinary Inquiry Committee, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak. ● Member, Academic Council, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak. ● Member, Faculty of Arts, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded. ● Research & Recognition Committee member, Yashawantrao Chavan Mukta Vidyapeeth, Govt. of Maharashtra, Nashik. ● Member, Research & Recognition Committee, BUTR and Faculty of Arts & Humanities, , YCMV Open University, Nashik. ● Member, Editorial Board, Sesquicentennial Magazine, University of Mumbai. ● Convener, International Conference on ‘South Asian Archaeology’ in December 2006, University of Mumbai. Member, Editorial Board, Gazetteers of Maharashtra. ● Member, Executive Body, International Organisation - Society for South Asian Archaeology. ● Member, Academic Body, International Association for Asian Heritage, Sri Lanka.

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● Member, Board of Trustees, Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya (Formerly Prince of Wales Museum), Mumbai. ● Member, State level Advisory Committee for M.A. & MPhil., YCMV, Nashik ● Member, Campus Development Committee, University of Mumbai, Mumbai. ❖ CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND STUDY MATERIAL

● B.A., M. A., M. Phil & Ph.D. course-work Syllabus of History and Archaeology for University of Mumbai, Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune (Dept. of Archaeology); Open University, Nashik; University of Pune, Pune; Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune; Swami Ramathirtha Marathwada University, Nanded; Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, North Maharashtra University (Buddhist Studies), Jalgoan and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak (Ancient Indian Culture & Archaeology And Tribal Studies)

LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC ORGANISATIONS ● Society of South Asian Archaeology. ● Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies. ● International Association for Asian Heritage. ● Indian History Congress. ● Maritime History Society ● The Museum Society of Bombay ● Asiatic Society of Bombay

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