News & Events
Celebrating a Landmark Achievement
Date : Monday, 27/04/2026
Khushi Pudakalkatti’s Admission to The Fletcher School, Tufts University Chanakya University is proud to announce that Khushi Pudakalkatti, a third-year undergraduate student of the BA programme in Political Science and International Relations, has secured admission to the prestigious Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) at The Fletcher School, part of Tufts University, USA.
One-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) for Economics teachers titled “Redefining Economics Education” on 7th February 2026 (Saturday) at the Chanakya University Global Campus.
Date : Saturday, 07/02/2026
The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (SoAHSS), Chanakya University, organized a One-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Redefining Economics Education” on 7th February 2026 (Saturday) at the Chanakya University campus. The program was designed to provide a platform for Economics teachers to explore new pedagogical approaches, emerging domains in economics, and the integration
Redefining Economics Education
Date : Saturday, 07/02/2026
One-Day Faculty Development Programme The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences brought together roughly 25 economics teachers from institutions across the region on 7th February 2026 for a Faculty Development Programme on new directions in economics education. Prof. Sushant T. Joshi, Registrar of Chanakya University, opened the day. The morning session, led by Ms.
Bridging Campuses and Communities: A Civil Society Dialogue on Urban Poverty
Date : Tuesday, 03/02/2026
At Chanakya, engagement with society is a core academic responsibility. This belief shaped the recent NGO Round Table on Urban Poverty and Slum Intervention, where grassroots practitioners, CSR leaders, and faculty came together to plan the collective efforts. The dialogue was anchored by Shri Venkatesh Murthy of Youth for Seva, with substantive inputs from Smt.
Honouring a scholar shaped by two worlds
Date : Friday, 30/01/2026
From rigorous training in Materials Science at IISc Bengaluru to lifelong immersion in Sanskrit, Kannada, memory traditions and Avadhana, Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh embodies the seamless coexistence of modern science and classical Indian knowledge. A distinguished Avadhana performer, polyglot and literary artist, his scholarship is marked by a D.Litt. from Hampi Kannada University and decades
Conservatism Across Continents: India–Europe Academic Dialogue at Chanakya University
Date : Friday, 28/11/2025
Chanakya University had the privilege of hosting an all-women delegation from Germany’s Junge Union, supported by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), for an insightful dialogue on the evolving meanings and expressions of conservatism across India and Europe. The interaction was marked by warmth, candour, and openness. The delegates approached discussions with curiosity and honesty—acknowledging the
SABHA – Parliamentary Board Game Competition
Date : Friday, 21/11/2025
Chanakya University, in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation India, hosted the SABHA – Parliamentary Board Game Competition on 21 November 2025, offering school students an immersive introduction to democratic decision-making. The event brought together 74 students and faculty members from 15 Bengaluru schools. The day began with registrations and a short inaugural gathering. Participants
Workshop Report: IKS Integration in Social Sciences
Date : Thursday, 20/11/2025
The School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (SAHSS), in collaboration with the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS), organised a workshop on “IKS Integration in Social Sciences” on 20 November 2025. The session was led by Dr. Nagaraj Paturi, a distinguished scholar known for connecting traditional Shastric scholarship with contemporary academic practice. The workshop
Sri Adnan Sami visits Chanakya University
Date : Monday, 10/11/2025
Chanakya University had the privilege of hosting the renowned musician and composer Sri Adnan Sami on Monday, 10th November 2025. Arriving at noon, Sri Sami was warmly received by the University leadership, followed by a brief campus tour that showcased the institution’s vibrant and green learning spaces. During the interaction over tea, he engaged in an inspiring conversation with the
Launch of the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) at Chanakya University
Date : Thursday, 23/10/2025
Chanakya University inaugurated its Centre for Social Impact (CSI) on October 23, 2025, at the Global Campus, Devanahalli. The launch marked a significant step towards fostering research, policy advocacy, and community-driven initiatives aimed at creating measurable social transformation. The event began with a warm welcome by Dr. Sudeshna Mukherjee, the visionary behind CSI, who outlined the Centre’s mission to