Happenings at Chanakya University
Interaction with Mr Joseph Rozen
Date : Monday, 26/02/2024
Joseph Rozen, a renowned expert in international relations, Asian affairs, and national security, engaged with fellowship students at Chanakya University. Rosen, who has a distinguished background as the director of APAC and Euro-Asia affairs at the Israeli National Security Council, provided valuable insights during the session. During the interactive session, Rozen addressed various queries posed
Interaction with Amb N Parthasarathi
Date : Thursday, 22/02/2024
Ambassador N. Parthasarathi’s address to the Chanakya Fellows at Chanakya University provided a captivating insight into his illustrious career as a veteran diplomat in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). Drawing from his extensive experience, Ambassador Parthasarathi recounted his journey from clearing the Civil Services exam to representing India as Ambassador. Ambassador Parthasarathi intertwined historical anecdotes
Interaction with Team from Janaagraha Center for Civic and Democracy
Date : Wednesday, 14/02/2024
The Janaagraha team’s interaction session with the Chanakya fellows at Chanakya University was an illuminating exploration of critical issues at the intersection of civic participation, municipal finance, and policy research. Mr. Shivkumar Menon and Mr. Jitesh Pandey discussed the imperative of fostering an informed citizenry within the urban landscape. Emphasizing the pivotal role of civic
Interaction with Professor Michael Gunter
Date : Monday, 22/01/2024
Professor Michael Gunter spoke on the subtle dynamics of microstates, the challenges associated with United Nations (UN) membership, and the multifaceted nature of regional conflicts. The expertise of Professor Gunter brought attention to various crucial aspects, providing invaluable perspectives on these urgent global matters. Professor Gunter elucidated the distinct obstacles that these small organizations encounter
Exploring the ancient roots of Bharatiya jurisprudence and its contemporary relevance.
Date : Saturday, 20/01/2024
The School of Law, Governance, and Public Policy at Chanakya University convened the inaugural roundtable on ‘Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra’ on January 20, 2024. Scholars and professionals from a wide array of backgrounds, spanning the legal profession, education, research, and Shastric traditions, actively participated in the program. The roundtable delved into the ancient roots of Indian jurisprudence, recognizing
Interaction with Ambassador P S Raghavan
Date : Friday, 12/01/2024
During a session at Chanakya University, former diplomat and ambassador PS Raghavan highlighted the significance of advancing Indian academic literature in international relations while engaging with students of Chanakya Fellowship in Social Sciences (CFSS). The subtle divergence between the perspectives of practitioners and academicians regarding the process of foreign policy-making was a key focus of
Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw; Elucidating the Journey into Bio-Technology
Date : Monday, 11/12/2023
Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairman and Director of Biocon Limited and esteemed member of the International Advisory Committee, took center stage at Chanakya University, chairing a panel that recognized her invaluable contributions to the field of Biotechnology. The interaction program offered students a rare opportunity to glean insights from Dr. Mazumdar-Shaw’s wealth of experience and expertise
Distinguished lecture series: A Talk on a Decade of Indian Foreign Policy: Evolving Aspirations
Date : Friday, 24/11/2023
Chanakya University organized a day seminar on “Indian Foreign Policy Evolving Aspirations” from the School of Law, Governance and Public Policy. Prof. Harsh Pant from King’s College London expatiated around India’s evolving landscape of Foreign Policies and its role in maintaining India’s Image on the International Forum. The program started at 3:30 pm in the
Celebration of Kannada Rajyostava at Chanakya University
Date : Thursday, 23/11/2023
The Karnataka Rajyotsava event at Chanakya University was a grand celebration marked by special guests, cultural performances, and a vibrant display of Karnataka’s rich heritage. The festivities commenced with a traditional Dollu Kunitha- an energetic drum dance, to welcome the chief guest, Nadoja awardee Mahesh Joshi. The inaugural ceremony started with a blissful song followed
Jnana Daanam – the transfer of knowledge
Date : Thursday, 23/11/2023
Dr. Kasturirangan chairman of the International Advisory Committee of Chanakya University donated a treasure of books to the university library to propagate knowledge to the younger generation. The event was held under the umbrella of Jnana Daanam at Raman Research Institute in Bengaluru in the presence of esteemed faculty and students at the University. The
Chanakya University LOKARTHA SERIES Music AND Language, Music AS Language
Date : Friday, 17/11/2023
The inaugural session of ‘LOKARTHA,’ a seminar series to bring practitioners and students together, featured a captivating talk by Vidwan Ragavan Manian, an engineer turned musician. The inaugural session was held at Chanakya University Global Campus on November 17, 2023. Ragavan Manian’s presentation, “Music AND Language, Music AS Language”- exploring linguistic connections with Indian Classical
17th ICA Asia-Pacific Research Conference and Regional Assembly – International Cooperative Alliance
Date : Friday, 03/11/2023
The Vice Chancellor of Chanakya University Dr. Yashavantha Dongre is participating in the 17th ICA Asia-Pacific Research Conference, organized by the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) Committee on Cooperative Research (CCR), took place in Manila, Philippines from November 03, 2023. The conference is hosted by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and
Chanakya University Cadets and Local Community Unite for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Date : Saturday, 28/10/2023
The NSS and NCC wing of Chanakya University with 25 cadets actively participated in the Swatch Bharat Abhiyan initiative to clean up Single-use plastic around the global campus of Chanakya University. The program was carried out in association with the government school students and the local community under the guidance of Sri. Darshan and Sri.
Sri Sridhar Vembu’s Visit to Chanakya University
Date : Thursday, 12/10/2023
Sri Sridhar Vembu, the founder and CEO of ZOHO Corporation, visited the University campus to engage with students in an interactive session. The primary objective of this event was to inspire and motivate young students by sharing his own personal journey as a student, which began at IIT Madras and took him to Princeton University.
MoU Signing between Chanakya University and Grassroots Advocacy and Research Movement (GRAAM)
Date : Tuesday, 10/10/2023
The Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Chanakya University and the Grassroots Advocacy and Research Movement (GRAAM) was held at Chanakya University’s new Global Campus at Devanahalli on 5th October 2023. The Senior Leadership of GRAAM was represented by Dr Basavaraju R Shreshta, Executive Director, Mr. Bhagavan BR, Head – Impact Innovation and Knowledge