Dr. Drishti Kalra

Dr. Drishti Kalra is an Assistant Professor of History and a researcher specializing in Ancient Indian History, Buddhism, and Emotional Histories. She completed her Ph.D. in History from the University of Delhi, where her research focused on visualizing early Buddhist landscapes. Her academic work explores the intersections of gender, culture, emotion, and space through both historical and anthropological perspectives. Alongside her teaching experience at institutions under the University of Delhi, Dr. Kalra has collaborated with national and international organizations including the Max Planck Institute (Germany) and Jio Institute. An active voice in the field of anthropology, she regularly contributes to Anthroholic, writing on themes such as cultural heritage, identity, and the interplay of tradition and modernity. Her scholarship seeks to bridge historical inquiry with contemporary human experiences, fostering interdisciplinary understanding within the social sciences.

Articles: 59

From Scholar’s Gaze to Seeker’s Silence

Today, May 12, 2025, marks Buddha Purnima-a sacred full-moon commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Gautama Buddha. Observed across India and throughout South,…

Ethnography

Ethnography, as a research approach, holds a unique position within the social sciences. It provides researchers with a profound understanding of human behavior, cultural practices, and social dynamics.

Aerial Photography in Archaeology

Aerial photography has led to the discovery of more archaeological features than any other survey method in history. The method also enables the analysis of context and larger areas of land, in contrast to what is often possible with a site-based approach.

Epigraphy

The study of inscriptions and graphemes Epigraphy, derived from the Greek word "epigraphḗ," refers to the scientific study of inscriptions and graphemes.

Cultural Anthropology

Cultural anthropology is a branch of anthropology that studies human cultures and societies, with a focus on the diversity and complexity of human social life.

Forensic Anthropology

Forensic anthropology uses anthropological methods and procedures to examine human remains with the aim of conducting legal and criminal investigations.

Biological Anthropology

Biological anthropology is the academic study of human genetics, behavior, and adaptation.

Analogy and Homology

In anthropology, analogy and homology can be used to compare and understand different aspects of human culture and biology.

Survival of the Fittest

The idea behind "survival of the fittest" is that organisms with traits that are advantageous for survival and reproduction are more

Culture Shock

Culture shock is a common experience for people who travel or move to a new country with a different culture.

Radiocarbon Dating

Radiocarbon dating is a method for determining the age of organic materials based on the decay of carbon-14, a radioactive isotope of carbon.