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A Critical Scholarly Dialogue on the Geography, Chronology, and Ethnic Identity of the Rigvedic Aryans and their Place within the Broader Indian Civilisation
Date : Saturday, 08/03/2025
School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences a session featured Dr Koenraad Elst, Shri Shrikant Talageri (online), and Shri Jijith Nadumuri Ravi as panellists. Dr Elst is an Oriental philologist and historian, who has authored more than 30 books on the Aryan debate, the Ayodhya movement and many other political and religious issues. Talageri is
Report on Special Talk by Dr. K. K. Agnihotri: “Contemporary Geopolitical Developments in the Indian Ocean Region and Impact on India’s Maritime Security”
Date : Saturday, 08/03/2025
Dr. K. K. Agnihotri, a distinguished Research Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation, delivered an insightful lecture on the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and its implications for India’s maritime security. The session, held at the Naval War College in Goa, attracted defense strategists, naval officers, and scholars. Dr. Agnihotri commenced
Guest Lecture by Mr. N. Parthasarathi Inspires CSEP Students
Date : Thursday, 14/11/2024
BA Civil Services Examination Preparation (CSEP) students attended a guest lecture by Sri N. Parthasarathi, former Ambassador and co-author of ‘Navigating UPSC CSE: A Roadmap to Success’. The session proved to be highly impactful as Sri Parthasarathi shared valuable insights into the UPSC preparation process, the civil services journey, and the realities of public service.
Soft Launch of The Subhas Chandra Bose Chair on International Relations
Date : Friday, 28/06/2024
The School of Law, Governance, and Public Policy proudly initiated the soft launch of the Subhas Chandra Bose Chair on International Relations on June 29th. This pioneering initiative is poised to redefine the discourse surrounding the dynamic complexities of 21st-century international relations. Firmly rooted in the landscape of Indian strategic culture, the Chair’s mandate is
International Conference on Temples Management: Historical, Functional and Futuristic Perspectives
Date : Thursday, 21/03/2024
Temples have always been hubs of spiritual support to communities, in addition to generating knowledge and contributing to the local economy. How do they manage – their thronging devotees, the daily rituals, maintenance of the architecture and sculptures, and their finances? Throughout history, temples have been administered by stakeholders including royal families, wealthy individual patrons,
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
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
Opening Symposium of the International Conference on Chanakya Philosophy
Date : Monday, 04/09/2023
In the International Conference held on Chanakya’s Philosophy and its Relevance to the 21st Centuries: Theories and Practices, Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai, Founder Director, Chanakya Institute of Public Leadership, Mumbai said, “Chanakya an towering personality, who had mastered over Planning, Education, Economics, Management and Leadership philosophy, which are relevant to this day as well. The relevance
Special talk on Global Political Transitions: Is The U.S. Ready?- with Prof. Walter Russel Mead As The Featured Speaker
Date : Tuesday, 25/07/2023
Chanakya University Bengaluru organized a special talk titled “Global Political Transitions: Is The U.S. Ready?” with Prof. Walter Russel Mead (Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship at Hudson Institute, the James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs and Humanities at Bard College); at the Yuvaka Sangha Auditorium in Bengaluru. Prof. Walter
A Special Talk On The Asian Consequences of the European War In Ukraine By Shri M.J. Akbar
Date : Saturday, 08/07/2023
Shri. M.J. Akbar – celebrated Author, Journalist, and former Minister of State for External Affairs delivered a Special Lecture; on the Asian consequences of the war in Ukraine; at a talk series jointly organized by Chanakya University, World Organization of Students and Youth and KIN Talks at the Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.