Authors
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Dr. Bhagyashree Bavare
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai
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Keywords:
Irawati Karve, Indian Anthropology, Women Scholars in India, Biographical Narrative, Cultural Diversity in Maharashtra, Migration Studies, Skulls and Bones, Zugvogel (migrant birds), Nomadic Communities, Sociology and Anthropology Education, Feminist Perspectives in Academia
Abstract
Iru – The Remarkable Life of Irawati Karve by Urmilla Deshpande and Thiago Pinto Barbosa is a compelling biographical narrative that brings to life the pioneering anthropologist Dr. Irawati Karve. This review explores the book’s structure, style, and rich content, which traces Karve’s journey from her doctoral research in Germany to her groundbreaking work in India, particularly at Deccan College. The biography vividly captures her academic contributions, personal reflections, cultural observations, and progressive outlook as a woman scholar who challenged social conventions of her time. While the narrative's frequent temporal shifts may occasionally disorient readers, the book remains a significant and engaging read, offering rare insights into one of India’s foremost intellectuals in the field of anthropology.
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Author Biography
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Dr. Bhagyashree Bavare , K. J. Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai
Dr. Bhagyashree Bavare is presently an Associate Professor at the K. J. Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies, Somaiya Vidyavihar University. She is working with Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies since November 2012.
She has varied experience in the field of teaching and research. At the beginning of her career, she has taught for undergraduate and post - graduate programmes in Sanskrit as well as Indian Preforming Arts. She also has an experience of working as a research assistance on a project 'Archaeo-astronomy in Indian Context' at TIFR. She was also part of a unique course on ancient Indian Astronomy as a visiting teacher at the UMDAE - Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences in her early years of career.
She has published research articles in reputed journals and has presented papers at National and International level conferences. Her main research interest lies in the field of Sanskrit language and literature as well as Buddhist Sanskrit literature. She is also interested in the field of Indian mythology, Narrative literature. Dr. Bavare is also learning and teaching Tibetan language at the institute.
She is also interested in research and translation activities at the institute and is keen to explore multi-disciplinary areas of studies.
