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‘Rooh’ : a special podcast series on the History of Medicine
The podcast ‘Chippin’ Away’ has built a community for the discussions on history, anthropology and archaeology. Since its inception in 2020, my co-host and I had the pleasure to host early-career and established researchers as we talked about all things that connect our shared histories. In 2023-24, we had the opportunity to work with the…
The Art and the Artiste – Lavani and Nautch performers in pre-Modern South Asia
The post reflects on the course “Gender, Sex, and Religion,” highlighting the Lavani performers’ complex history in Maharashtra. It explores how the art form, while often objectifying female artists, also embodies subtle acts of subversion and resistance. The narrative addresses caste dynamics, societal perceptions, and the ongoing reclamation of Lavani by marginalized performers.
Framing the ‘gaze’ with portraits on coins : a case from Mughal coins
The history of coins (and money, more generally) in South Asia has been on my mind as I continue to read, understand, and make the interconnections between politics, religion, economy, and society in early Modern South Asia. In 2019, I had the opportunity to co-curate an exhibition on coins at the Nickle Galleries, Calgary. And…
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