Aniket Alam, born in Calcutta in 1971, is an accomplished historian, academic, and activist with a rich global perspective. Having lived across various Indian cities and abroad, his experiences traverse continents including Europe, North America, and Africa. Aniket has contributed to esteemed institutions such as the International Labour Organisation and The Hindu, and currently serves as an associate professor at IIIT-Hyderabad, where he teaches history. His scholarly work, notably his Cambridge-published thesis on British rule in the Western Himalayas, reflects his deep engagement with Marxist thought—a philosophy he embraces with critical self-awareness. A lifelong student and lifelong activist, Aniket’s journey is marked by a commitment to intellectual rigor, openness to new ideas, and a dedication to reflecting on political and