Happenings at Chanakya University
CIKS Lecture Series -4: Sanskrit & AI: LLMs, Language Technologies & Computational Applications
June 16, 2026
Speaker: Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya, Professor, Dept. of CSE, IIT-Kanpur The 4th lecture in the series was delivered by Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya on the topic “Sanskrit & AI: LLMs, Language Technologies & Computational Applications.” The session offered a fresh perspective on Artificial Intelligence beyond the usual focus on bigger models and more data. Prof. Bhattacharya noted
CIKS Lecture Series -3: Sanskrit Studies for Think Tanks & Policy Engagements
June 12, 2026
Speaker: Shri Raghava Krishna, Founder & CEO, Brhat, Hyderabad The third lecture in the series was delivered by Shri Raghava Krishna, Founder & CEO, Brhat, on the topic “Sanskrit Studies for Think Tanks & Policy Engagements.” The session explored how civilizations generate ideas that shape governance, institutions, and public policy. A central argument was that
CIKS Lecture Series -2: Sanskrit and the Sources of Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā
June 9, 2026
Speaker: Prof. M. D. Srinivas, Padma Shri awardee, Chairman, Centre for Policy Studies, Chennai The second lecture in the series was delivered by Padma Shri awardee Prof. M. D. Srinivas on the topic “Sanskrit and the Sources of Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā.” Prof. Srinivas highlighted that the central challenge facing Indian knowledge traditions is not a
CIKS Lecture Series -1 : Vision for Sanskrit Scholars
June 5, 2026
Speaker: Prof. Srinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi The inaugural session of the Online Lecture Series, titled “Vision for Sanskrit Scholars,” was delivered by Prof. Srinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi. Moving beyond conventional questions about jobs, survival, or the relevance of Sanskrit, Prof. Varakhedi reframed the
Online Lecture Series on Career Opportunities in Sanskrit Series
June 23, 2026
As the new academic year approaches, the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at Chanakya University is organising an online lecture series on Career Opportunities for Sanskrit Students and Scholars in India and Abroad. The series features six lectures by eminent Sanskrit scholars and has already attracted more than 1000 registrations. The lecture series aims to
IKS Forum for discussion
June 12, 2026
A Forum of Indian Knowledge Systems was established in May with five coordinating members to promote the sharing of indigenous knowledge rooted in our Jñāna Paramparā. As part of the forum’s monthly meetings, held on the first Wednesday of every month, Prof. Ramakrishna Pejathaya delivered a session on Adhikamāsa. Prof. Naveen Bhat presented an overview
Technical Expert Meeting on Chanakya Supersite Project held on 9 June 2026
June 9, 2026
Chanakya Supersite is an ongoing initiative of Chanakya University aimed at creating the world’s largest authentic digital repository on the Bhāratīya Arthaśāstra Tradition. As the project progresses through its initial phase—with the vision, roadmap, data collection, and launch preparations currently underway—a consultation meeting was held on 9 June 2026 with representatives from Vyoma Sanskrit Labs
Campus Visit by Vishwa Vidyapeeth Students on 11-06-2026
June 11, 2026
A group of 30 students, accompanied by two faculty members from Vishwa Vidyapeeth, visited Chanakya University. During their visit, they attended an engaging lecture on Astral Science delivered by Prof. Ramakrishna Pejathaya. The session was highly interactive, allowing students to ask questions and receive detailed responses from the Professor. The lecture provided valuable insights into
Narrative Analysis of Bhagavata Purana held on April 6, 2026: A lecture by Dr Shakuntala Gawde
April 6, 2026
About the Speaker Dr Shakuntala Gawde, Associate Professor and former Head of the Department of Sanskrit at the University of Mumbai, stands as a distinguished figure in Sanskrit scholarship, seamlessly blending the roles of an accomplished academician, researcher, and educator. With a dedicated tenure spanning over a decade, her profound commitment to the discipline has
CBT-REBT Workshop
May 9, 2026
The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Chanakya University, successfully organized a four-day Skills Training Workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) from 6–9 May 2026. The workshop was conducted by Prof. Kadhiravan Subramanian, Senior Professor and Dean of Social Sciences at Periyar University, Salem, an expert in the field of clinical psychology and psychotherapy.
2nd Chanakya University Moot Court Competition
April 18, 2026
The 2nd Chanakya University Moot Court Competition, organized by the School of Law, Governance and Public Policy, brought together law students from across India to deliberate on contemporary issues in competition law, data privacy, and digital governance. The moot proposition centred on algorithmic pricing, market dominance, and data monetisation within a digital ride-sharing platform, raising
ALOHA 2026: A Heartfelt Farewell for the Graduating Batches of SAHSS
May 14, 2026
Chanakya University’s School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (SAHSS) bid an emotional farewell to its graduating students through ALOHA 2026, a student-led farewell event organized with faculty support. The programme celebrated the outgoing batches of PG (2024–2026), UG Honours (2022–2026), and UG (2023–2026) students. The event commenced with an engaging activity in which seniors
Statistics Using Jamovi
May 18, 2026
A one-day immersive workshop on Statistics Using Jamovi was successfully conducted at Chanakya University. The workshop was organized by Mr. Ajay Chandra and facilitated by Dr. Kiran Babu, Associate Professor, REVA University, who brought his expertise and practical insights to the session. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from approximately 50 attendees, including undergraduate and postgraduate
Special CPR Training Programme for Faculty, Staff and Students
April 23, 2026
A Special CPR Training Programme was successfully conducted on 23 April 2026 (14:00–17:00 hrs) for faculty and staff members, NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and Rangers & Rovers students. The session witnessed active participation from 70 attendees, aiming to build awareness and equip participants with essential life-saving and emergency response skills. The training was led by
Research Exchange Forum (REF) Session 47
May 14, 2026
Exploring Youth Transitions: From Learning to Earning in India’s Labour The 47th session of the Research Exchange Forum (REF) featured an insightful presentation on the landmark report, State of Working India 2026: Youth in the Labour Market – Pathways from Learning to Earning, published by the Centre for Sustainable Employment (CSE), Azim Premji University. The