Happenings at Chanakya University
NGO Round Table Meeting on Urban Poverty and Slum Intervention
January 24, 2026
Introduction and Visionary Framework The Centre for Social Impact at Chanakya University successfully convened a one-day NGO Round Table Meeting titled “Urban Poverty and Slum Intervention: A Civil Society Dialogue.” This initiative was born out of a critical need to synchronize the intellectual rigor of academia with the lived experiences of grassroots organizations. Dr. Sudeshna Mukherjee, Director, Centre
Sankranti Celebration
January 15, 2026
Sankranti at Chanakya University was celebrated as a confluence of tradition, knowledge, and community spirit. Rooted in the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), the festival marks the solar transition, symbolising movement towards light, knowledge, and higher consciousness. Activities reflected agrarian wisdom, seasonal cycles, and gratitude practices embedded in Bharatiya civilization. From rangoli and traditional games to
National Youth Day Observed at Chanakya University
January 12, 2026
Chanakya University observed National Youth Day through the commemoration of Vivekananda Jayanti, reflecting on Swami Vivekananda’s enduring message to India’s youth. The programme was held in the presence of the Founding Chancellor, Shri M. K. Sridhar, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yashavantha Dongre, and senior members of the University leadership, with participation from Student Affairs, faculty, and staff across schools. The observance
Voices from the Constituent Assembly
January 9, 2026
University’s School of Law, Governance and Public Policy hosted a thought-provoking workshop on 9 January 2026, featuring Prof. (Dr.) Iswar Bhat, Honorary Distinguished Professor, Ph.D. from Mysore University and Former Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Law University (KSLU). The two-hour session offered a rigorous critical analysis of the Constituent Assembly Debates, examining how India’s founding conversations addressed,
Report on the Session: “Talent, Culture & Strategy – How Organizations Really Succeed” on 8th January 2026
January 8, 2026
A guest lecture on “Talent, Culture & Strategy: How Organizations Really Succeed” was conducted for the students of Chanakya University by Mr. Kubera Horanebilu, a seasoned business and human resources leader with over 37 years of global industry experience. The session focused on the critical factors that determine organizational success. Mr. Horanebilu explained that organizations often fail not due to
Why Women Are Missing
January 8, 2026
Land Reforms and Beyond University’s Research Exchange Forum, hosted in collaboration with the Centre for Integral Economics, welcomed Dr. Shubho Roy of Shiv Nadar University’s School of Law for its fortieth session on 8th January 2026 at the Vindhya Boardroom. Trained at the University of Chicago and a former clerk to a Supreme Court judge,
International Conference on Bharatiya Management (ICBM 2025)
December 23, 2025
The International Conference on Bharatiya Management (ICBM 2025) was held on 22–23 December 2025 at Chanakya University, Bengaluru, organised by the School of Management Sciences. The conference brought together scholars, academicians, and practitioners to critically examine the relevance and application of Bharatiya Knowledge Systems (BKS) in management, leadership, governance, education, sustainability, and workplace well-being. The conference commenced on 22
Report on Bharatadarshini Exhibition
December 23, 2025
The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) organized Bharatadarshini, an exhibition of handmade posters and student projects, on the occasion of the International Conference on Bharatiya Management conducted by the School of Management. The exhibition was led by Kanakavalli Madam, whose guidance and encouragement played a key role in the successful organization of the event. The exhibition was held on 22nd and 23rd
A Strategic Reset: Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha Delivers Insightful Lecture on ‘Towards Neighbourhood First 2.0’ and Launches Edited Volume, “Reconstructing India’s Worldview: A Strategic Realignment”
December 11, 2025
A Strategic Reset: Ambassador Ashok K. Kantha Delivers Insightful Lecture on ‘Towards Neighbourhood First 2.0’ and Launches Edited Volume, “Reconstructing India’s Worldview: A Strategic Realignment”Subhash Chandra Bose Chair in International Relations, hosted the latest thought-provoking edition of the Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS), featuring Sri Ashok K. Kantha, (Former Ambassador of India to China). Addressing faculty
Workshop on “Everyday Science: Where Curiosity Meets Reality” for PUC Students
December 5, 2025
Chanakya University’s School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences successfully hosted a one-day workshop titled “Everyday Science: Where Curiosity Meets Reality” on 5 December 2025. Students from Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Sri Surya PU College, and Rashtrothanna Vidya Kendra enthusiastically participated in the programme. The event began with an inaugural session and a brief introduction to the university,
Roundtable on Concept and Predicate Commonality Across Indian Languages
December 5, 2025
Organized by CSIL The two-day Roundtable hosted by the Centre for the Study of Indian Languages (CSIL) brought together scholars from diverse disciplines to explore how concepts and predicates embedded in Indian traditions can be recovered, analysed, and made available for contemporary inquiry. Day 1 opened with Prof. Ashwin Kumar outlining CSIL’s research vision and
10th Sammilan – A Celebration of Community and Excellence at Chanakya University
December 4, 2025
The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (SAHSS) organized the 10th edition of Sammilan on 4 December 2025 at 9:30 AM near the Flag Post at Chanakya University. Although hosted by SAHSS, the event was conceived as a university-wide gathering, bringing together students, faculty, and staff from all schools to celebrate collective achievements and
Understanding India’s New Criminal Laws
November 28, 2025
A guest lecture by Mr. Rajashekara N. was conducted on 28 November 2025, offering students a comprehensive insight into the three new criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). The session was thoughtfully designed to address concerns regarding procedural reforms, evidentiary standards, investigative mechanisms,
Conservatism Across Continents: India–Europe Academic Dialogue at Chanakya University
November 28, 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
1st All India Cyber Crime Judgment Writing Competition
November 26, 2025
The Chanakya Chamber of Commerce, School of Management Sciences, organized an insightful session on Opportunities in the Savings & Investment Industry for the students of school of management sciences. The session was delivered by Sri Srikanth G, Senior Vice President, AMC, HDFC Mutual Fund, who brought in-depth knowledge and practical experience from the financial sector.