Prof. Sushant Joshi
Registrar, Chanakya University
Dr. Sushant Joshi is an academician, teacher, technocrat,
and trainer. His areas of expertise include Computer Science, Marketing, Strategy, Research and
Employability Skills. He has served as the Dean of M.B.A. at Jain College – Belagavi; and Controller of Examinations at the KLS Institute of Management Education and Research. Being on the board of Industry, Academic and Social organizations, he is the Co-convenor of Prabuddha Bharat Belagavi – a distinguished Intellectual Social Responsibility Initiative, renowned for its National Conclaves.
Dr. Vinayachandra Banavathy
Director, Centre for IKS
Area of Specialization: Psychological insights in the Vedas, Sanskrit, English, Yogic Science and Applied Psychology.
Dr. Vinayachandra Banavathy, being one of the members of the Founding Team of the Chanakya University, currently holds the position of the Director – Communications and as the Director -Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at the University. He is also a Co-founder of Indica Yoga, a platform that offers authentic, immersive and transformative yoga experiences across the world. Recently, he has set up Ritambhara Retreat, an idyllic space for contemplation and learning close to Bengaluru city.
Dr.Vinayachandra is a dedicated teacher who has been traveling across the world conducting courses, lectures and workshops with a unique blend of Yoga, Psychology and Sanskrit.
He has had the privilege of being a tutor at the European Union of Yoga Congress, Zinal, Switzerland during the years 2013 and 2014. He was also the Guest of Honour at the same event in 2017. He has also served as a visiting faculty at the Department of Contemplative and Behavioural Sciences at Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Orissa
Vinayachandra brings with him nearly two decades of rich experience in the domains of research, teaching and policy formulation owing to his varied engagements. He has served as a Senior Consultant to the Committee – to Draft the National Educational Policy (NEP) under the chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan – set up by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India;
He has also served as the Director of Veda Vijnana Shodha Samsthanam, a Bengaluru-based research centre dedicated to Sanskrit and Shastric studies; Research Associate at Development Foundation, Bengaluru; Research Associate and Head of Centre for Indian Psychology, Jain University, Bengaluru and Research Associate at Karnataka Knowledge Commission, Govt. of Karnataka. Lecturer, Dept. of Sanskrit, Jain College, Bengaluru and Lecturer, Dept. of Yoga and Spirituality, SVYASA Yoga University, Bengaluru.
His publications include a report on Standardization of Yoga Terminologies for WHO; a book co-edited with Dr. Anuradha Choudry titled ‘Perspectives on Indian Psychology’, published by Jain University Press. Another book co-authored titled ‘Happiness: Indic Perspectives’ was published by Development Foundation – besides a few articles, papers, booklets on Yoga, Indian Psychology, Culture and Spirituality.
C.A. Sujiban Ghosh
An FCA and Finance professional, hailing from West Bengal, with over 3 decades of Experience across Multi-National Corporations and Educational Institutions, he has helped establish financial systems at new Universities, such as Manipal and Others. As the Chief Financial Officer at Chanakya University, he is responsible for the establishment of financial administration and systems.
YUVA KRIDOTSAVA
March 19, 2023
Eleven students from Chanakya University took part in the Yuva Kridotsava (n Inter-Collegiate tournament) held at Vidyashilp academy, Jakkur on 18th & 19th March 2023. Students participated, with great spirit and enthusiasm, in the event across three disciplines viz. Badminton, Chess, and Volleyball. The Chanakya Team was accompanied by coach Sri. Hemanth N V (Asst
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International Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems: Issues, Strategies, and a Way Forward
March 16, 2023
Chanakya University’s three-day conference on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS): Issues, Strategies, and Way Forward was held on 16 March 2023, at Yuva Patha in Bengaluru. The rigorous deliberations over the three days of the conference witnessed the emergence of the extensive and intensive pool of Indian knowledge systems; whilst providing direction for the participants to
Women’s Day Celebrations at Chanakya University
March 16, 2023
To commemorate International Women’s Day, Chanakya university organized an event titled “Women in Action with Pride.” The intention of this event was to retrospect the success stories of women across diverse fields. Delegates invited to the event were – Ms.Daisy Mistri, Former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Gokuldas Exports, Smt. Vijayamma (Progressive Farmer), Smt. Lakshmamma
Visit of Chairman of DRDO and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D
March 16, 2023
Dr Satish Reddy – Chairman of DRDO and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D visited Chanakya University and had meaningful interactions with the management and faculty. This occasion was graced by the Hon’ble Chancellor Prof. M.K. Sridhar, Pro Chancellor – Sri M.P. Kumar, and Vice-Chancellor – Prof. Yashvantha Dongre. GALLERY
Dr. Sushant Joshi
A Qualified Engineer with a management degree and distinction in Commerce, Dr. Sushant comes with rich experience across multiple domains. Having gained industry experience, he has had a distinguished career as the Dean of Administration, Strategy, and Admissions at JGI’s Jain College of MBA at Belagavi. Having been the Controller of Examinations at KLS’ IMER, before joining Chanakya University, as a founding team member, he has been responsible for establishing Administrative Statutes and Regulations. Being the Founder- Registrar of the University, he is the head of operations at the University.
Sports zone Inauguration at Chanakya University
March 16, 2023
The world of transformation is incomplete without Sports. Prof. Yashavantha Dongre, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Chanakya University inaugurated sports recreation zone to provide state of art sports facilities for aspiring young players. With a vision to have the overall development of the fraternity of Chanakya University, and to foster the extracurricular activities,the inauguration took place on