News & Events
Sneak Peek to Psychodrama: Exploring Healing Through Theatre
Date : Thursday, 21/08/2025
On 21st August 2025, the Office of Student Affairs, organized an engaging workshop titled “Sneak Peek to Psychodrama”. The session was facilitated by Dr. Radhika Jain, Applied Theatre Practitioner, Certified Psychodrama Director, Psychotherapist, and Co-founder & Artistic Director of the First Drop Change Foundation, Bangalore. Psychodrama, developed by Jacob L. Moreno, is an action-based therapeutic
“Viksit Bharat 2047” – A Sustainability Roadmap
Date : Thursday, 21/08/2025
By Prof. (Dr.) Nirupam Bajpai Prof. (Dr.) Nirupam Bajpai, Senior Advisor and Director of the South Asia Program at Columbia University’s Centre for Sustainable Development, delivered a thought-provoking lecture on “Viksit Bharat 2047: Integrating Sustainable Development and Its Goals into India’s Development Vision.” At the heart of his address, Prof. Bajpai argued that India’s aspiration
Strengthening Global Ties: Visit from the Consulate of the Netherlands
Date : Wednesday, 20/08/2025
The University recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Consulate of the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in its global engagement journey. The delegation comprised Consul General Mr. Ewout de Wit, Senior Policy Advisor Dr. Nutan, and Prof. Regina Hoffmann from TU Delft, a globally renowned Dutch institution. The visit commenced with a formal welcome
“Multidisciplinary Research Opportunities: A Way Forward to an International Career”
Date : Monday, 04/08/2025
By Dr. Nanasaheb Thorat Dr. Nanasaheb Thorat, Associate Professor at the University of Limerick, Ireland, delivered an illuminating lecture on multidisciplinary research as a springboard to global careers. Drawing from his extensive experience, from Kolhapur, Oxford, and Harvard to leadership roles in nanomedicine, cancer theranostics, and AI-enabled healthcare—Prof. Thorat highlighted how blending disciplines fosters adaptability.
CFSS Career Series Launches with Webinar on International Affairs
Date : Thursday, 31/07/2025
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
Date : Tuesday, 29/07/2025
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
Date : Sunday, 27/07/2025
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 Mathematical Foundations of Music: A Cross-Cultural Exploration by Dr. Deepak Paramashivan
Date : Thursday, 24/07/2025
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
A Visit to Bhoga Nandishwara Temple Visit
Date : Monday, 21/07/2025
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,
The Art and Science of Research by Prof. M. Ram Murty (Queen’s University, Canada)
Date : Saturday, 05/07/2025
Prof. M. Ram Murty (Queen’s University, Canada), A.V. Douglas Distinguished University Professor and Queen’s Research Chair, delivered a lecture titled “The Art and Science of Research” at the Research Exchange Forum on July 5, 2025. An eminent mathematician and philosopher, Prof. Murty is celebrated for contributions to algebra, number theory, and Ramanujan’s legacy, as well