Dr M N P Tiwari

Dr M N P Tiwari, UK Visiting Fellowship (2007-8) (Jain Art Fund Award), Professor, Dept of History of Art, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, to develop a catalogue of Jaina Sculptures in UK Museums.

Mrs Manvi Seth

Mrs Manvi Seth, UK Visiting Fellowship (2007-08), while Professor (Museology), National Museum Institute, Delhi, to undertake training in the Learning and Visitor Services Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Prof. (Dr.) Manvi Seth is now (2026) Pro-Vice Chancellor, Registrar I/c and Head in the Department of Museology, Indian Institute of Heritage (Formerly National […]

Dr A Nagender Reddy

Dr A. Nagender Reddy, UK Visiting Fellowship (2007-08), while Director (i/c), Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, to understand the workings of a large-scale  museum, by studying display techniques, lighting, storage etc at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Mr Sila Tripathi

Mr Sila Tripathi, UK Visiting Fellowship (2007-08), while Technical Officer and Maritime Archaeologist, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, for a study of the maritime trade, the mariners of Prissa and their knowledge of the monsoon winds and currents. Dr Tripati, is now (2026) Maritime Archaeologist (Principal Technical Officer) at National Institute of Oceanography.

Ms Shovana Sarangi

Ms Shovana Sarangi, UK Visiting Fellowship (2008-09), while a Junior Research Assistant, at the National Children’s Museum (Bal Bhavan), Delhi, for professional training in museum educational workshops for children.

Mr Vikram Singh Rathore

Mr Vikram Singh Rathore, UK Visiting Fellowship (2008-09), while Conservator, Mehrangarh Museum Trust, for a study programme in practical conservation at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Dr N J Francis

Dr N J Francis, UK Visiting Fellowship (2009-10), while Reader and Head of Department, St Thomas College, Trichur, Kerala, for a study, “The ancient and modern lives of Amaravati sculptures: historicising the Eliot Marbles”.

Ms Aparajitha Vellambi Ravisankar

Ms Aparajitha Vellambi Ravisankar, UK Visiting Fellowship (2009-10) while Art Conservator, Chennai, Tamilnadu, to pursue an advanced course of practical and theoretical training in photographic conservation techniques at the Centre for Photographic Conservation, London.

Mr Kikrulhounyu Paphino

Mr Kikrulhounyu Paphino, UK Visiting Fellowship (2010-11), while Art Curator at the State Museum, Kohima, Nagaland, to visit UK museums with Naga and other Northeastern collections, better to understand and promote the cultures of Nagaland and sister states. Mr Papino is (2026) Deputy Director (Art) at the Dept. of Culture, Kohima, Nagaland.

Ms Varunika Saraf

Ms Varunika Saraf, UK Visiting Fellowship (2010-11), while Research Scholar, School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, to undertake research into collections and archives to plot the trajectory of artists who were active in the development of modern Indian fine art but did not engage with art schools. Varunika Saraf now practices as […]