A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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October is drawing to a close, with a gentle nip in the air, festivities all around and the comfort that comes from the knowledge that everything we do, we do with optimism and ingenuity. We find direction in steering a system of learning, which also teaches our young learners empathy, gratitude and mindfulness. At Krea, we believe that knowledge should encourage hope, innovation and empowerment; attributes that enable young graduates to have agency in making a positive impact in the broader world. Education that emphasises on the bigger picture goals, plucking dreams out of the clouds and setting it into action. We are creating an agenda for hope, a solid cornerstone for a peaceful and just world of the future.
After a short break and pause from campus, students will soon be back with accelerated momentum to continue writing the stories they have envisioned for themselves at Krea — stories of courage, determination and strong leadership.
Like all other weeks, this week too, the Krea community continued with initiatives that fuel our vision forward. For real-time updates, please do follow us on our social media channels. If you have stories or news to share with the Krea community, we invite you to connect with us at all.commsteam@krea.edu.in
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A book co-edited by Dr Sabah Siddiqui, Assistant Professor of Psychology, SIAS (School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences), Krea University is now in print. A People's History of the Farmers' Movement, 2020–2021 also includes a co-authored paper by Dr Sabah Siddiqui and Dr Sarabjeet D Natesan, Associate Professor of Economics, SIAS, Krea University.
The book can be found listed on the Routledge website.
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Inclusion of Death Management in Curriculum
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Dr Jayasankar Ramanathan, Associate Professor, Marketing, IFMR GSB (Graduate School of Business), Krea University has penned an article in BW Education titled Integrating Death Management Into India’s Engineering & Management Curriculum. Read more
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Interweaving Computational Skills and Life Sciences
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Dr Shyam Kumar Sudhakar, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, SIAS, Krea University delivered a virtual talk titled, Data-Driven Discoveries: The Power of Computational Skills in Life Sciences to high school and first-year undergraduate medical sciences students. In the talk, he emphasised the importance of interdisciplinary education and how computational skills are essential to solving some of the crucial questions in the field of Biomedical Sciences.
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Dr Prithvi Datta Chandra Shobhi, Dean, SIAS, Krea University is on the South Asia Advisory Board of Prospectus International which includes esteemed leaders from academia, government and industry who have shaped high-impact initiatives at international and national levels.
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The New BBA Committees are Here
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We congratulate the newly elected members of the BBA batch 2024-2027 for getting through rigorous rounds of the selection process and making it to their respective committees.
The newly elected members of the BBA Admission Committee (Genesis) are Aakruti Bhandari, Anushka Jha, Rohan Singhi, Swetha N and Somina Rithvik Sastry. The brand new members of the BBA Student Council are Konda Vibhuvan and Dhiya Mariyam John. The Placement Committee welcomes Aadith Menon, S Chinmayi, Kimaya Amrutha and Rhea Kadam.
Report by Sia Bubna, BBA Cohort of 2028
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Corporate Relations and Career Services at IFMR GSB, Krea University, hosted an insightful panel discussion featuring esteemed professionals from Sett & Lucas on 19 October, 2024 at the Sri City campus. The panel included Muthukumar Velumani, Country Head and Managing Partner; Rachana Mittal, Director and Head of HR; and Krishna, Principal Consultant. The panel explored key topics including understanding technology business models, careers in investment banking, and the intersection of mythology and Finance.
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The Start of Experimental Atmospheric and Space Research at Krea
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This week, Krea University installed an instrument to measure very low frequency radio emissions caused by lightning. The instrument is a passive VLF receiver and is provided by the University of Washington. Krea joins a worldwide network of about 80 such stations monitoring lightning activity globally by hosting the receiver. This instrument has potential to measure signals called 'sferics' that are emitted by lightning occurring within a large area, even up to and above 10000 km from our site. The instrument is sensitive to electromagnetic waves in the frequency range of 0 - 24 kHz. For instance, a radio wave of 1 kHz frequency is 300 km long and that of 24 kHz is 12.5 km long. These waves will be trapped between ground and about 80 km altitude where earth's upper atmosphere has an electrically conducting layer called 'ionosphere'. Such trapping enables their propagation to 1000s of km. The measurements are time synchronised with GPS signals and transmitted to the server hosted by University of Washington. By combining such datasets from multiple locations, they will carry out a type of cross correlation analysis to find the source location and other characteristics of lightning. As a partner of the project, we will have access to this global dataset with a latency of 2 days as well. This project implies the start of experimental Atmospheric and Space research at Krea University and we hope our student community will get interested and benefitted by working with such experiments.
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Abhinay, the Drama Club of IFMR GSB, captivated audiences with their poignant play, Roshni, staged at Krea University on 19 October, 2024. The play illustrates the tale of Roshni, an ordinary girl who lives in a conservative hamlet, where social forces push girls to marry off early. The play traces the story through Roshni and her experiences, and Balbeer, her father, who is driven by family expectations and personal preference rather than concern for her future.
In the climax, the protagonist, Balbeer, realises his folly, but it is too late. The play condemns outdated traditions, also calling for young girls to pursue their aspirations rather than be confined by societal conventions. The performance received widespread acclaim for its impactful message and powerful delivery. Read more
A review by Shivani Pramod, MBA Class of 2026, Photos by Om Suryawanshi, MBA Class of 2026
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Over the weekend, the campus transformed into a vibrant retro haven with Reteroverse. Students from all cohorts gathered for an unforgettable celebration of the 70s, 80s and 90s. The campus buzzed with neon lights and vintage decor, setting the tone for a nostalgic weekend. Vibrant styles, featuring iconic elements like polka dots, suspenders, flared sleeves, bell-bottoms evoking the glamorous era of 70s and 80s Bollywood during the retro-themed fashion show, while enthusiastic sing-alongs echoed classic hits.
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Dance-offs and choreographies got everyone moving to iconic tunes. Meanwhile, a retro trivia challenge tested knowledge of bygone eras. The retro movie posters, disco balls, lights, patterns and vintage flairs added a touch of nostalgia, completing the immersive experience. Laughter, music and love for old Bollywood films filled the air, making for a truly memorable weekend.
Report by Dhruvi Dombe, Integrated MBA Cohort of 2028, IFMR GSB
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On 23 October, 2024 as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series, Professor Ayesha Jalal, Mary Richardson Professor, History, Arts and Sciences; Tuft University delivered a talk to the Krea community. The talk was based on Professor Jalal’s monograph titled Muslim Enlightened Thought in South Asia, an engaging intellectual history of modern Muslim poets, philosophers, educators, novelists, historians, artists and public intellectuals who drew on a long Muslim intellectual tradition, beyond the “Western” liberalism of empire.
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Distinguished Lecture Series
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On 30 October, 2024, Professor Sugata Bose will be delivering a virtual talk on, Asia after Europe: Imagining a Continent in the Long Twentieth Century as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. Professor Sugata Bose is the Gardiner Professor of Oceanic History and Affairs at Harvard University. He has served as the Director of Graduate Studies in History at Harvard and as the Founding Director of Harvard’s South Asia Institute. Prior to taking up the Gardiner Chair at Harvard in 2001, Bose was a Fellow of St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge and a Professor of History and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Know more
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From the Research Centres
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IWWAGE (Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality) has been recognised as the "Care Champions" in the region by the UNESCAP and UNWOMEN.
Dr Sona Mitra, Director, Research and Policy at IWWAGE has been invited to participate in the 2024 Asia-Pacific Care Champions Special Event, Bangkok, which will take place in the context of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review. This Special Event is organised by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (UN Women) with the support of the Global Alliance for Care (GAC) and in collaboration with Oxfam and the World Bank. The token of appreciation will be presented by the ESCAP Executive Secretary.
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A MoU was signed between Ministry of Rural Development, Govt of India, (MoRD) and LEAD at Krea University on 16 October, 2024 at New Delhi with the objective of leveraging existing repository of knowledge for benefit of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) and contribute and co-create new inventory of knowledge products. Know more
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Welcome to Decoding Disciplines - The Krea Way, where we break down the unique academic approach of IFMR GSB, Krea University. In this episode, we have Professor Chandrasekaran N, Professor, Operations and Strategy, Area Chair - Strategic Management & Chairperson - Executive MBA programme, IFMR GSB, Krea University explaining the philosophy and pedagogy of the Strategic Management area at IFMR GSB. Join us as we explore the Krea Way of learning and gain a deeper understanding of the Strategic Management area at IFMR GSB. View more
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Nine students from the MBA programme at IFMR GSB take us through their internship experiences through the Summer of '24. In this episode, hear from Ananya Manikandan.
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The Executive Education offerings at Krea University have got many new additions. If you would know an interested individual or organisation, please direct them here
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