Mallik returned to India after spending the majority of his life In the States. Post college he has primarily dedicated his time to self directed education and he is now focused on Holistic systems, Gift economy and the unfolding of organic Learning Societies. He is currently engaged in the Practice and Promotion of An Urban Community space in Hyd that is dedicated to reviving sustainable lifestyles and village scale dynamics while utilizing Open source technology and Digital networking tools. You can find more of his work at www.rootsindia.wordpress.com