Places I keep thinking about
Landscape is part of the story.
The Northeast is not simply a backdrop. Rivers, mountains, forests, memory and community are part of the linguistic landscape.
Assam
The Brahmaputra
Arunachal Pradesh
Sangti Valley
My research has revolved around language and education, but curiosity has a habit of crossing borders.
My PhD explored how caste influenced the evolution of a contact-induced language spoken by migrants who moved from Goa to Kerala during the Portuguese religious occupation.
This intersection of language, identity, and power continues to deeply inform my work.
I’ve also been passionately engaged with the endangered and minority languages of Northeast India, an ongoing project that is very close to my heart.
My research aptitude has shaped my education projects for underserved students too — identifying overlooked needs and systemic gaps in pursuit of educational justice.
The Northeast is not simply a backdrop. Rivers, mountains, forests, memory and community are part of the linguistic landscape.