PRAMOD KUMAR KG

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Pramod Kumar KG is the co-founder of Eka Archiving Services, India’s first museum and cultural advisory firm. He has curated shows and lectured extensively worldwide while working with a vast range of  artefacts that vary greatly in their materiality.  As an independent researcher and a published author, he has made contributions to several edited volumes, journals, magazines and books.  He is the founder director of the Jaipur Literature Festival and was the co-director of Mountain Echoes, the Bhutan Literature Festival till 2019.

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DEEPTHI SASIDHARAN

DIRECTOR

Deepthi Sasidharan is an art historian and curator and her academic qualifications in museology provide a comprehensive approach to managing projects. She works on heritage and museum projects across India with the Government, private and corporate clients. Under her, Eka has executed projects that have been path-breaking in India, including several museums, seminal exhibitions and the creation of archives like those for Kalakshetra in Chennai, City Palace in Udaipur and Tata Trusts in Mumbai.

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MOUSHUMI CHATTERJI

LEAD STRATEGIST

Moushumi Chatterji, Museologist and Cultural Heritage Practitioner, has 18 years of experience in the field of museography, heritage planning and management. Committed towards cultural stewardship she brings together her passion and skill to engage in projects central to cultural dialogues. She has worked for leading international, government and private organisations in areas of cultural interpretation, Modern Art, creative industries, safeguarding cultural and natural heritage. These cross-disciplinary projects, with World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank, ICOMOS, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, DAG, Eka Archiving Services, has motivated her to meaningfully engage in areas of social and cultural inclusion by means of democratized access in promoting and managing art and cultural and natural heritage.

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ANITA JACOB KOSHY

COLLECTIONS MANAGER

Anita’s area of interest and professional practice lies in collection management – focusing primarily on museum documentation systems and collection care. In 2006, she was nominated by the US Ambassador to visit the United States on the US State Department’s International Visitor’s Leadership Program (IVLP) that facilitated her to officially visit premier public and private museums, cultural institutions across five states to study and observe their collection management systems and storage facilities.

At Eka, Anita monitors projects associated with documenting art collections: managing them in accordance with international museum standards and practices. She also advises the management of collection databases once collections are digitised; through the formulation of procedural manuals and writing policy documents. She also plans, implements and custom trains Eka staff in two areas: documenting art collections and records management.

Publications:  The Crescent of the Deccan – The Asaf Jahi Dynasty, Nizams’ Jewellery Exhibition Catalogue, Salar Jung Museum, 2005 and The Camera’s Beloved – Marg Magazine, Vol 1, No 61, Sept 2009

ANKITA CHUGH

PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD RESEARCHER

Ankita has a graduate degree in History from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, as well as a Masters in History, with a specialisation in Modern Indian History, from University of Delhi and a Masters in the History and Culture of Fashion from London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London. Ankita has an interest in textile and costume history and is interested in the relationship between issues of clothing for men, masculinity and culture in 18th century colonial India. She also has a background in retail, research and analysis.

Ankita currently manages projects and oversees various aspects of research and curatorial responsibilities.

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PARIMAL MANDAL

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Parimal is a Commerce graduate from Delhi University. After completing computer classes in Basic and Web Designing, he worked as a home tutor, teaching Primary, and Secondary, levels for a decade. Currently he helms administrative responsibilities at Eka.

ANANYA DOBHAL

PROJECT LEAD & ARCHIVIST

Ananya Dobhal holds a B.A. (Hons) in History from University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Museology from National Museum Institute. She has extensive experience in collection management and museum documentation, having managed and documented collections for Gyan Museum, Rajkot Rajya Foundation, Bhadrajun House, Mahira Foundation, and several private collectors.

Alongside heritage collections, she has actively engaged with contemporary art, co-curating Jaipur Arts Week 4.0 and Jodhpur Arts Week Special Projects Edition, among other notable exhibitions. Her research interests lie in migration, memory, material culture, and the ways personal and collective histories are preserved through objects. She is deeply interested in traveling, reading, and exploring how narratives shift across geographies and communities.

SAMEER

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT

Sameer began his journey as a Studio Assistant at Printer’s Devil, a Delhi-based printmaking studio. With Printer’s Devil, he has gained an exposure in the field of arts and cultural heritage while working on a wide range of photographs and negatives owned by various cultural institutions. He was trained by Mr. Ishan Tankha, a renowned photographer and has assisted him in several exhibitions. He also has experience of working in documentary cinema. He has been working as a commercial photographer and is now interested in working with heritage collections. Being an avid traveller, he also has a keen interest in travel photography.

KARMAN KAUR RANDHAWA

PROJECT MANAGER

Karman Kaur Randhawa is a heritage professional with experience in business archives, mixed collection care, cataloguing, oral history, research, analysis and heritage advocacy. A real history nerd, her interests lie in sharing stories from the past, whether from India’s medieval past or from a company’s rich historical archives.

She has a Master’s in Medieval History from Jawaharlal Nehru University and an MPhil in Islamic Art and Archaeology from University of Oxford. She also has a Postgraduate certification in Archives and Records Management from the University of Dundee, Scotland.

DEVANSHEE SHARMA

JR. ARCHIVIST

Devanshee Sharma holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s degree in Modern Indian History from the University of Delhi. With experience as a cultural mapper at the Pattani Archives in Gujarat, she has developed a keen interest in cultural practices, history, archives, and art. Devanshee has also volunteered with the Asia Society, India, and contributed to the curation of gallery exhibits at the digital and industrial museums in Gwalior as part of the Gwalior Smart City Mission.

ASTHA PANDYA

ARCHIVIST

Astha Pandya holds a master’s degree in English literature and is deeply interested in art, storytelling, and preserving historical and cultural narratives. Her passion for these fields is reflected in her experience at Pattani Archives, where she worked as a research assistant. During her time there, Astha was involved in curating, documenting, and cataloguing archival material and recording oral histories, which helped preserve valuable cultural insights and narratives. Alongside her work in archiving, Astha is an avid reader and movie enthusiast, often drawing inspiration from literature and cinema to enrich her understanding of the world around her.

AISHWARYA KIRIT

COLLECTIONS REGISTRAR

Aishwarya is a museum professional and is happiest researching and writing about history and culture. She has worked with the archives of the Star of Mysore, Mysuru, through an India Foundation for the Arts grant (2022-23) as well as projects with the Museum of Indian Paper Money, Bengaluru (2022-23), 1 Shanthi Road Studio/Gallery, Bengaluru (2023-24), and DAG, New Delhi (2018-20) as well as leading heritage walks in Bangalore and Mysore since 2022.

She has also tried her hand at journalism, RJ-ing and language translation before finding her place in the antiquated statues.

NIKHIL SHARMA

STORE MANAGER

Nikhil Sharma holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s in Museology, complemented by a certification in Digital Marketing. With expertise in curation, museum education, design, and collection management, he has been instrumental in the development of the Parliament Museum, Delhi and the G20 Summit exhibition, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh (2023). His work at the National Museum, Delhi, focused on fostering meaningful educational engagement, while at the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library, he managed archival records and supported research initiatives, ensuring the preservation and accessibility of historical materials.

Passionate about the intersection of history, storytelling, and design, Nikhil is dedicated to creating immersive and accessible museum experiences. Beyond his professional pursuits, he explores cultural landscapes through photography and research.

SINDHURA DM

PROJECT MANAGER/SR. RESEARCHER

Sindhura DM is a researcher, curator, and one of the Directors of Jackfruit Research & Design Pvt. Ltd. She also coordinates the Art, Resources and Teaching Trust. This not-for-profit organisation runs a public art library. As part of Jackfruit, Sindhura has led several curatorial and writing projects. Most recently, she was the lead curator of Mutable: Ceramic and Clay Art in India Since 1947 (Piramal Museum of Art, 2017).

Her research and curatorial interests lie in craft, design, textiles, and ceramics. In 2024, she was one of the editors of Restless Line in the Art of Seema Kohli, a publication exploring the work of the acclaimed contemporary artist.

AKSHAY CHAVAN

PROJECT MANAGER & ARCHIVIST

Akshay Chavan is a writer, historian, and anthropologist with over two decades of experience exploring India’s cultural landscapes and heritage. A graduate of the University of Lancaster, UK, he began his career in the corporate world, working in digital media and SEO, before dedicating himself full-time to research and storytelling.

He has authored more than 200 articles on Indian history, art, and culture. His core interests lie in India’s economic history and its rich traditions of jewellery, textiles, and royal patronage—bringing together research, storytelling, and lived heritage.

GANESH L.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE & ARCHIVIST

Ganesh holds a Master’s in Ancient Indian History and Culture & Archaeology (AIHC) from the Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Pune. He has worked on multiple archaeological projects, as well as in heritage tourism and archiving.

A cinephile who loves anime, Ganesh enjoys reading about psychology and philosophy.

GULFISHAN RAHMAN

ARCHIVIST

Gulfishan holds a master’s degree in Museum and Artefact Studies from Durham University, England, and a bachelor’s in history from Lady Sri Ram College, Delhi.

Being raised in an ancestral house, she has always been fascinated by historical artefacts, leading to a passion for researching and documenting them. Her recent work at the Museum of Art and Photography, Bangalore, as a Documentation Assistant helped evolve her skills in archiving and managing the Museum’s Collections database.

With her experience and academic background, she aims to make cultural heritage accessible to a broader audience. Besides her professional training, she likes travelling and exploring different cultural traditions.

ALEENA ELIZABETH PHILIP

ARCHIVIST

Aleena completed her graduation in History and Spanish, followed by a Master’s degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology from St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai. She has a deep interest in heritage management, archiving, and conservation and restoration practices. Previously, Aleena worked as an Assistant Curator at the Heritage Transport Museum in Gurugram and as a Research Assistant and Archival Producer at Pippip Media. These experiences have allowed her to further explore and strengthen her passion for history and cultural preservation.

Outside of work, Aleena enjoys playing basketball, which serves as a great stress reliever. In her free time, she also likes to paint and read books, both of which keep her creatively engaged and inspired.

ADITI KOLI

JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE & ARCHIVIST

Aditi Koli is a heritage professional with expertise in archival research, cultural documentation, and community engagement. She holds master’s degrees from Durham University and the University of Mumbai. Her work includes research and cataloguing at CSMVS, documenting Mughal numismatic history for the District Gazetteers, and leading heritage management and archiving projects. Her interests center on archiving, heritage interpretation, and community connections to the past.

KRISHNA SURESH

ARCHIVIST

Krishna Suresh has earned her Master’s degree in Museology from the Indian Institute of Heritage, previously known as the National Museum Institute in New Delhi. As a museum professional, she has gained valuable experience in archiving, documentation, and artist relations through her roles as an Archivist and Artist Liaison. She has extensive knowledge of gallery and museum operations, including preventive conservation and documentation, and a strong background in contemporary art and exhibition curation. Additionally, she was an active research team member for the Directory of Museums in India, a project commissioned by the Ministry of Culture. Krishna has also contributed to numerous publications from the Department of Museology at the Indian Institute of Heritage.

INDRANIL BANERJEE

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Indranil is a researcher and art history student based in New Delhi. He holds a BVA from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and an MA from Jawaharlal Nehru University. His work centers on medieval and early modern South Asian art, especially media, materiality, and religious patronage. He is also interested in South Asian literary and intellectual traditions. Before Eka, Indranil taught at the University of Hyderabad and worked with private collections and museums. He was recently a GBF Foundation fellow at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, researching an 18th-century iconography of Goddess Tripurasundari from Rajasthan.

Outside work, he explores Sufi and Baul music or learns new languages.

M S SUMAN

ORAL HISTORY SPECIALIST

Suman is a writer and oral history researcher whose work explores the intersections of language, folk narratives, and lived experience. Over a decade of listening and interpreting stories, she has worked as a collaborator for a Maithil Women’s Folktales Archive and a docu-drama Sama in the Forest.

She is working on an oral history archive that explores how memory, leadership, and everyday lives intertwine over time.

Trained in English literature, she holds a Master’s degree in the discipline from University of Delhi. Apart from work, she enjoys exploring new recipes.

ANGEL ROY THOMAS

COLLECTIONS DATA ASSISTANT

Angel is an arts professional with an interest in creating displays and spaces with criticality, accessibility, collaboration and care in mind. She has a broad range of experience working around research, audience engagement, curating, and arts education, and hopes to build on this as a curator and interpretation specialist. Alongside this, she enjoys reading, watching films, writing about art and creative events, and growing an artistic practice of her own.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Shiv Nadar University and a Master’s degree in History of Art from University College London, with a specialization in South Asian art and visual culture from the nineteenth century onwards, and an interest in histories of photography, pigments, collections, and performance art. She has previously worked with Royal Museums Greenwich, Christie’s and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

MD. JAMSHED AHMED

PHOTOGRAPHER

Md. Jamshed is a dedicated photographer with a talent for capturing historical moments and telling stories through his images. He has a particular passion for product photography, bringing them to life through his lens. His photography journey began as a college hobby and has since turned into a fulfilling career. One of his significant achievements includes showcasing and selling his work at the Art For All Gallery, highlighting his artistic vision and technical skill. Jamshed has worked on various projects, including product shoots for Amazon, podcasts, and political events, as well as documentaries featuring Baba Bhalku in Shimla, the Rock Garden in Chandigarh, BRICS CCI in Delhi, Dabur, and Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan.

PRASHANT SENGAR

PHOTOGRAPHER

Prashant is a passionate photographer with a keen eye for detail and storytelling through visuals. Prashant holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication and brings a dynamic blend of academic insight and hands-on experience to his craft. He has worked closely with renowned industry photographers and filmmakers, honing his skills through numerous on-set shoots and creative collaborations. Off the clock, Prashant finds his rhythm in the mountains—trekking, hiking, and chasing light through untouched landscapes.

DEVIKA SAMANTA

ARCHIVIST & RESEARCHER

Devika is a museum and archive professional experienced in archival documentation, research, and curatorial interpretation. After studying history as an undergraduate, she earned an MSc in Museum Studies from the University of Glasgow and an MSc in Film Studies from the University of Edinburgh.

Working with heritage institutions across India and the UK, she developed an interest in how archives and research can be structured, interpreted, and made more accessible to wider audiences. Her academic foci are postcolonial approaches to collections research and interdisciplinary methods of historical interpretation.

A trained Hindustani vocalist, she sings and watches films in her free time.

JAYANTI SUPEKAR

ARCHIVIST

Jayanti holds an MA in Cultural Heritage Management from the University of York. She has worked across UK museums as a Collections and Curatorial Assistant, gaining hands-on experience in cataloguing, digitisation, and preventive conservation.

She has worked on ceramics, textiles, leather, metalwork, stonework, coins, prehistoric flints, and herbarium specimens. She has contributed to projects at Bakewell Old House Museum, Heritage Doncaster, and Sheffield Museums Trust, and independently curated Jewellery across Cultures with Heritage Doncaster.

Jayanti is interested in collections management, conservation, and exhibition curation, with a focus on meaningful, collections-led interpretation that connects heritage with audiences.

WASIF ALI

SENIOR RESEARCHER

Wasif studies how humans perceive and measure time, both as an idea for memory and narrative and as something tangible, shown through movement, mechanics, and horology. He is presently researching the pastoral history of the Gujjars and Bakkarwals of Jammu and Kashmir, examining how mobility, landscape, community, and historical memory have shaped their worlds.

Wasif holds a Master’s in Medieval History from Jawaharlal Nehru University and is a PhD candidate at Ashoka University. He’s also a self-proclaimed coffee expert.

HIMANSHI KAMPANI

PROJECT LEAD AND ARCHIVIST

Himanshi Kampani holds a Master’s in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology from Deccan College, Pune, and a B.A. in History from the University of Mumbai. With over a decade of experience as an archaeologist, archivist, and researcher, she has worked across archives, museums, and public history.

As Project Coordinator at CSMVS, she led publication and exhibition projects, including a digital library on Mumbai’s built heritage. Passionate about archives and material culture, she is dedicated to making history accessible and engaging for wider audiences.