Dipesh Karmarkar, PhD
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Dipesh Karmarkar, PhD
@dipeshk.bsky.social
Historical Geographer | Associate Professor & Head, Department of Geography | PhD Guide | Chairperson, Board of Studies Geography | AI Generalist | AI Prompt Expert | Governing Body Member Bombay Geographical Association
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November 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Sharing my original journal article published in 2012 titled “Understanding Place Names in Mahikavati’s Bakhar: A Case of Mumbai–Thane Region”, published in Studies in Indian Place Names, Vol. 31.

#historicalgeography #mumbai #geography #konkan #placenames

www.academia.edu/639661/Under...
Understanding Place Names in 'Mahikavati's Bakhar': A ACase Study of Mumbai-Thane Region
Understanding Place Names in 'Mahikavati's Bakhar': A ACase Study of Mumbai-Thane Region
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November 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Our special issue, ‘Liquid Worlds: Historical Geographies and Cartographies of the Sea’ is out!

sciencedirect.com/special-issue/106NCK35M97

Take a look at the issue’s contents below.

(Special issue: ‘Liquid Worlds’)

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November 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
India is celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights.
✨ Wishing you and your loved ones a bright and joyous Diwali! ✨ May the festival of lights illuminate your life with happiness, wisdom, and peace.
Let every lamp you light bring prosperity to your home and warmth to your heart. 🪔
October 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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'prime minister Keir Starmer...confirmed that the University of Lancaster and the University of Surrey had been given approval to open new campuses in India while on a trade mission to Mumbai, joining six more institutions already in the country.' (Lancaster is mooting 20% academic redundancy) 1/3
October 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Vol. 89 is out!

sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-historical-geography/vol/89/suppl/C

Take a look at the contents below 🧵

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October 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Hi. I'm new to BlueSky. I am an Associate Professor and Head of Geography at Smt. CHM College, University of Mumbai. With a Ph.D. in Historical Geography, I have over 20 years of teaching, published 3 books and several papers, and actively contribute to research, academics, and syllabus development.
October 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM