News & Events
Bridging Campuses and Communities: A Civil Society Dialogue on Urban Poverty
Date : Tuesday, 03/02/2026
At Chanakya, engagement with society is a core academic responsibility. This belief shaped the recent NGO Round Table on Urban Poverty and Slum Intervention, where grassroots practitioners, CSR leaders, and faculty came together to plan the collective efforts. The dialogue was anchored by Shri Venkatesh Murthy of Youth for Seva, with substantive inputs from Smt.
Honouring a scholar shaped by two worlds
Date : Friday, 30/01/2026
From rigorous training in Materials Science at IISc Bengaluru to lifelong immersion in Sanskrit, Kannada, memory traditions and Avadhana, Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh embodies the seamless coexistence of modern science and classical Indian knowledge. A distinguished Avadhana performer, polyglot and literary artist, his scholarship is marked by a D.Litt. from Hampi Kannada University and decades
Conservatism Across Continents: India–Europe Academic Dialogue at Chanakya University
Date : Friday, 28/11/2025
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
SABHA – Parliamentary Board Game Competition
Date : Friday, 21/11/2025
Chanakya University, in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation India, hosted the SABHA – Parliamentary Board Game Competition on 21 November 2025, offering school students an immersive introduction to democratic decision-making. The event brought together 74 students and faculty members from 15 Bengaluru schools. The day began with registrations and a short inaugural gathering. Participants
Workshop Report: IKS Integration in Social Sciences
Date : Thursday, 20/11/2025
The School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (SAHSS), in collaboration with the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS), organised a workshop on “IKS Integration in Social Sciences” on 20 November 2025. The session was led by Dr. Nagaraj Paturi, a distinguished scholar known for connecting traditional Shastric scholarship with contemporary academic practice. The workshop
Sri Adnan Sami visits Chanakya University
Date : Monday, 10/11/2025
Chanakya University had the privilege of hosting the renowned musician and composer Sri Adnan Sami on Monday, 10th November 2025. Arriving at noon, Sri Sami was warmly received by the University leadership, followed by a brief campus tour that showcased the institution’s vibrant and green learning spaces. During the interaction over tea, he engaged in an inspiring conversation with the
Launch of the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) at Chanakya University
Date : Thursday, 23/10/2025
Chanakya University inaugurated its Centre for Social Impact (CSI) on October 23, 2025, at the Global Campus, Devanahalli. The launch marked a significant step towards fostering research, policy advocacy, and community-driven initiatives aimed at creating measurable social transformation. The event began with a warm welcome by Dr. Sudeshna Mukherjee, the visionary behind CSI, who outlined the Centre’s mission to
Chanakya Fellowship in Social Sciences (CFSS) Induction Program 2025–26
Date : Friday, 17/10/2025
The Chanakya Fellowship in Social Sciences (CFSS) held its three-day Induction Program from October 15–17, 2025, at Chanakya University, Bengaluru, welcoming the new cohort of fellows. Representing eight states and diverse academic and professional backgrounds, the fellows embody the fellowship’s mission of nurturing socially conscious, interdisciplinary leaders. The program opened with addresses by Prof. H.
Talk on “AI and Transformation in the Present World” by Mr. Subrat Mohanty
Date : Friday, 10/10/2025
A thought-provoking session on “AI and Transformation in the Present World” was delivered by Mr. Subrat Mohanty, Executive Director – Banking Operations and Transformation at Axis Bank. The session offered valuable perspectives on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries and reshaping the way organizations operate in a fast-evolving digital landscape. Mr. Mohanty emphasized that in today’s competitive environment, transformation
Evolution of the Hindu Succession Law
Date : Wednesday, 08/10/2025
On 8th October 2025, the University organized a guest lecture on “Evolution of the Hindu Succession Law” by Mr. Suryanarayana Rao, an eminent advocate with over 54 years of experience in civil litigation. Drawing from his vast legal practice, Mr. Rao offered an insightful exploration of how Hindu succession law has developed over time, both legislatively and judicially. He began by stressing