Dr. Archana Rangaswamaiah, Research Associate, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Pin: 560029. She is a PhD holder in Anthropology with a focus on gender and labour dynamics in rural Bengaluru. Her research delves into caste, class, and gender intersections, emphasising the socio-economic transformation of agricultural communities. She worked on diverse projects, including the Oxford-Typhoid health study and a CSR initiative on inter-caste marriage, showcasing expertise in qualitative and quantitative research. Currently a Research Associate at NIMHANS, which brings a multidisciplinary approach to social justice, informality, and livelihoods. Email: archanarangaswamaiah@gmail.com