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Karwaan: The Heritage Exploration Initiative is one of India's leading collectives of history students. Our mission is to make academic history and heritage accessible to the public, effectively bridging the gap between scholarly research and public history. Through innovative programs, interactive sessions, and engaging events, we bring historical narratives to life, ensuring we reach a wider audience. We are trying to foster a deeper appreciation for India's rich cultural heritage, making history both educational and engaging for everyone.

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Founder

Eshan Sharma

Eshan Sharma is a writer, heritage activist, and TEDx speaker. Eshan holds a degree in History from Delhi University and completed his postgraduation from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda with a specialization in Modern Indian History. His research focuses extensively on women's representation in Hindi cinema and Hindi films in Nehruvian India, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s. Eshan has served as Guest Faculty at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. He contributes articles on history and culture to various esteemed publications, including The Wire, Frontline, and Quint. His work and contributions to public history have been recognized by several prominent platforms, including TIME Magazine. Currently, Eshan is working on his PhD applications and two book projects centered on the history of Indian cinema.

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Head, Chandigarh Chapter

Chandini Jaswal

Chandini Jaswal recently completed her master's in History from Panjab University, India, where she secured a gold medal in her undergraduate history degree. As a core team member at Karwaan Heritage, India, and a communication member at The Museum of British Colonialism, UK-Kenya, Jaswal is deeply involved in heritage and historical research. Her research focuses on subcontinental history, with a particular emphasis on women's studies in Early Modern India through the lens of art history. She has presented her research at prestigious conferences, including the New York Conference on Asian Studies and the Indian Association for South Asian Studies, as well as postgraduate workshops at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Cornell, York, and Leeds. Additionally, Jaswal is dedicated to documenting oral histories of the 1947 Partition.

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Head, Delhi Chapter

Srishti Jain

Srishti graduated with a BA (Hons) in History from Gargi College, University of Delhi, and is currently pursuing her MA in History of Art from the Indian Institute of Heritage, Delhi. She manages responsibilities for the Delhi Chapter of Karwaan Heritage Exploration. Previously, she interned with the Intach (HECS) department and volunteered for the Chitram Vastram exhibition at the National Museum. Currently, Srishti is a Young Professional Fellow with Earth Initiative and a research content creator for Kalabodh. She also interned as a Visitor Assistant at the India Art Fair 2024. Her research interests include Jain Manuscript Painting and the art historical significance of the Bundelkhand region. Srishti is a passionate heritage and art enthusiast who has led heritage walk tours in Delhi and Indore.

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