Happenings at Chanakya University
Honouring the Honoured: Three Padma Awardees, One Stage
August 4, 2025
Few occasions capture the spirit of a university as vividly as this one. On August 7, 2025, three Padma Shri awardees, mentors to the University, stood together on stage as a testament to scholarship, innovation, and artistry. Their journeys, distinct yet united by a commitment to creating impact, were celebrated in an afternoon filled with
CFSS Career Series Launches with Webinar on International Affairs
July 31, 2025
The Chanakya Fellowship in Social Sciences (CFSS) inaugurated its first Career Series on July 31, 2025, with a webinar titled “Careers and Callings in International Affairs.” The event drew nearly one hundred participants, including students and young professionals from diverse fields such as international relations, political science, economics, law, and public policy. The keynote speaker,
Kauṭilya’s Blueprint for Leadership: Lessons from Vinayādhikaraṇa
July 29, 2025
The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, Chanakya University hosted a seven-day online workshop from 21–29 July 2025, coordinated by Athul S. Kumar and led by Dr. Vinayak Rajat Bhat. The workshop drew 14 registered participants, along with members from CIKS. Anchored in Kauṭilya’s Arthaśāstra (R.P. Kangle’s translation) and Kauṭilya’s Arthashastra: Timeless Strategies for Modern Governance
Bridging Continents Through Ideas: Indo–European Summer Academy 2025
July 27, 2025
The Indo–European Summer Academy 2025, held from 21st to 27th July, brought together 19 selected participants from India and Europe for an intensive week of dialogue on non-traditional security, with a focus on energy resilience and diplomacy. Organized by CESS in partnership with Hanns Seidel Stiftung, the Academy combined lectures, simulations, workshops, and field visits
The Stepping Stone: 2026–27
July 26, 2025
As part of its flagship school outreach initiative, The Stepping Stone, the University hosted two immersive campus visits in July 2025, introducing 12th-standard students to the university’s multidisciplinary learning environment and career pathways. On 23rd July, 120 students and 4 faculty members from Euro School India participated in the program. A week later, on 26th
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 – Session on Energy Governance
July 25, 2025
At the Indo-European Summer Academy 2025, Chanakya University hosted a session by Apurv Mishra, Consultant to the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council. He spoke on the theme of India’s energy governance and the complex interactions shaping it. Mr. Mishra explained how climate goals, law, and federal politics influence decision-making in India’s energy sector. He discussed
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 – Nuclear Technology Session
July 25, 2025
At the Indo‑European Summer Academy 2025, Chanakya University hosted a session led by Ruhee Neog, Director of the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS), New Delhi, and Dr. Tanvi Kulkarni, Policy Fellow at the Asia‑Pacific Leadership Network for Nuclear Non‑proliferation and Disarmament (APLN). Ms. Neog specializes in nuclear strategy and Indian foreign policy. She
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 – Policy Writing Workshop by Dr. Chirayu Thakkar
July 25, 2025
As part of the Indo-European Summer Academy 2025, Chanakya University hosted a policy writing workshop led by Dr. Chirayu Thakkar, a doctoral candidate in International Relations jointly at the National University of Singapore and King’s College, London. He holds graduate degrees in Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford and Political Science from the
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 – Session with Former ISRO Chairman
July 25, 2025
As part of the Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 at Chanakya University, participants had the opportunity to hear from the Former ISRO Chairman and Chancellor, Chanakya University. In his session, he addressed key aspects of energy security, ranging from the safe disposal of nuclear waste to the potential role of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India’s
Lecture by Dr. Manoj Gonuguntla at Chanakya University
July 25, 2025
As part of the Indo-European Summer Academy 2025, Chanakya University hosted a lecture by Dr. Manoj Gonuguntla, Team Lead at Shell Technology, Bengaluru, on the theme “Managing the Fossil Fuel Dilemma: Transition Strategies for Security and Sustainability.” Dr. Gonuguntla addressed the complexities of today’s global energy landscape. He explained how the uneven pace of decarbonisation,
The Mathematical Foundations of Music: A Cross-Cultural Exploration by Dr. Deepak Paramashivan
July 24, 2025
Dr. Deepak Paramashivan (IIT Madras), renowned Sarangi player, composer, and scholar with doctorates in Energy and Climate Engineering (IISc) and Music (University of Alberta), delivered a session titled “The Mathematical Foundations of Music: A Cross-Cultural Exploration.” He explained how Indian classical concepts such as ragas, taala cycles, and note relationships align with mathematical ideas of
Research Exchange Forum with Dr. Deepak Paramashivan
July 24, 2025
On 24 July 2025, Chanakya University hosted the first Spotlight Research Exchange Forum (REF) session with Dr. Deepak Paramashivan, Assistant Professor at IIT Madras. Dr. Paramashivan is a Sarangi maestro, composer, and actor with international performances, and also holds a PhD in Climate Engineering from IISc and a doctorate in Music from the University of
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 – Session on Urban Mobility and Biofuels
July 22, 2025
At the Indo-European Summer Academy 2025, Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), delivered a session on India’s transition to clean urban mobility. She presented a roadmap where biofuels, biogas, ethanol, green hydrogen, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) play central roles. These fuels, she explained, are not only alternatives to
A Visit to Bhoga Nandishwara Temple Visit
July 21, 2025
As part of the Studio Course “Introduction to Temple – Art, Architecture, and Iconography”, from Chanakya University visited the Bhoga Nandishwara Temple on 24 July 2025. The session was led by Arjun Bharadwaj, who explained the history, structure, and cultural role of the temple. The visit introduced students to the layout, shrines, mandapas, and carvings,
Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 Inaugural Session at Chanakya University
July 21, 2025
The Indo-European Summer Academy 2025 began at Chanakya University with its inaugural session on energy security, geopolitics, technology, and the green transition. The Academy aims to bring together young scholars, professionals, and thought leaders from India and Europe to discuss shared challenges in a rapidly changing global environment. In the opening session, speakers highlighted the