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A Roundup of the Kreaverse
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The beauty of a world that is dynamic and unpredictable is also the fact that it is full of potential and possibilities. Every day at Krea we are learning, un-learning and re-learning; building the imagination and mental flexibility to envision these possibilities beyond the status quo. Each class, session, meet-up, or discourse is a testament to this sentiment. This week is no different from this emotion, yet, as always, it has been unique in its own way.
We are halfway through the year, marked by achievements and accolades, our sights set high and our optimism strong for all the possibilities the future of the Kreaverse holds.
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From 11–12 September 2025, Krea University, the International Centre of Advanced Studies: Metamorphoses of the Political (ICAS:MP), SOAS University of London, and the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) will jointly organise the International Symposium: Interrogating the Present – Collaborations in the Social Sciences at the Krea University campus. This closed-door symposium will facilitate structured dialogues across five thematic areas - Urban Futures, Migration and Society, Environment, Theory from the South and Gender and Life Cycles. The event aims to strengthen institutional partnerships and identify avenues for joint research and academic initiatives. Know more
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A research article by Dr Tanmoy Chakrabarty, Assistant Professor, Physics, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS), titled Magnetic and electronic structure studies on S= 1/2 Heisenberg antiferromagnetic alternating spin chain system KCuGa(PO4)2 has been published in the Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. Know more
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A research paper entitled The Rentier Economy of Growth Infrastructures: Value Appropriation without Adequate Accumulation in India by Dr Preeti Sampat, Associate Professor, Sociology & Social Anthropology, SIAS, has been published in Antipode: A Radical Journal of Geography. Know more
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The top 10 scorers in the SAT & TOEFL Olympiad stand a chance to receive 50% scholarships to attend the Krea Summer School Programme 2026.
Test Dates: 6 – 7 September 2025.
For queries, contact the Olympiad team at +91 99620 09896 or info@satolympiad.org
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Publications, Presentations and Talks
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Prajwal Parajuly's latest in The Hindu, Author Prajwal Parajuly discovers that happiness in Sri City begins with a functioning kitchen.
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Dr Praveen Bhagawan, Associate Professor, Finance, Accounting and Quantitative Finance, IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) presented multiple co-authored papers at various institutions in Hyderabad.
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Dr Preeti Sampat was also invited to deliver a session entitled ‘Compassionate Access to Land and its Affordances’ at a hybrid fellowship course “Compassionate Spaces”, developed by the Institute of Palliative Medicine, Calicut, Kerala and the Kerala chapter of the Indian Institute of Architects.
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23-24 August 2025 | NAB Auditorium
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The Travelling Film South Asia documentary festival is back to Krea. Initiated and led by Professor Bishnu Mohapatra, Director, Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences the theme for this year’s festival is "Living Historics and Shared Futures". The screening will include 13 documentary films narrating stories on Nature, Forests and the stories of marginalised communities and minorities in India.
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Janmashtami Cultural Night
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Friday, 15 August 2025
10:00 AM Onwards | Krea Campus
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The Office of Student Life invites you to a Janmashtami Cultural Night, filled with rangoli, games, matki phod, and more...
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What does it take to Survive?: Towards the Abolition of Transphobia
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Tuesday, 26 August 2025 | 2.30 - 4.30 PM | Online
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Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion from School-Level Geometry – Part II
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Tuesday, 19 August 2025| 2:30-4.30 pm | NAB 2-A
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LEAD at Krea University is collaborating with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space, Govt of India, to design a short-term Entrepreneurship Development course for India’s space startups. The course will be coordinated by LEAD’s Partnerships & Outreach Director Preethi Rao and developed with IFMR GSB faculty. Know more
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On 14 August 2025, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) presented a talk on Close Reading our Way to Research Questions: A Literary Method, with Dr Anannya Dasgupta, Director, Centre for Writing and Pedagogy (Krea-CWP), leading the session. The session was for research scholars of the Department of English and Cultural Studies.
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On 9 August 2025, Krea University welcomed 16 students from Arsha Vidya Mandir School, Chennai (Grades 11 & 12) for an immersive campus experience. The day featured an interactive session with Dr Akhila Ramnarayan, a bingo-style campus tour, and lunch with Krea student volunteers who shared their own campus stories.
(Input by Trishna Saha, SIAS Cohort of 2023-27)
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Krea Lit and Krea-CWP Talk
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In a session for faculty members, Meru Gokhale, founder, Editrix, shared her journey through the world of publishing and explored the timely theme 'Publishing and Writing in the Age of AI'. With sharp insights and real-world experience, she made a compelling case for why AI will never replace editors and writers but can become a powerful creative ally when used with skill and intention. Know More
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Hosted by the Ministry of Learning of the SIAS Student Government in collaboration with SIAS academic clubs and societies, the Major Minor Mela was held on 9 and 10 August 2025. The event aimed to give first-year students a comprehensive and interactive introduction to the diverse academic disciplines available at SIAS. Know More
(Input by Trishna Saha, SIAS Cohort of 2023-27)
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Khirki Conversations returned with the theme Freedom, featuring SIAS faculty Dr Shriddha Shah (Philosophy), Dr Rishi Vyas (Mathematics), and Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh (Global Arts) reflecting on the concept through their disciplines. The evening included a student-made short film made by SIAS students Srijani, Subbu, Ananya, and Anumit and a lively discussion. Khirki Conversations is an initiative imagined and curated by Professor Bishnu Mohapatra.
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Chennai Metropolitan History Project
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Krea University, in partnership with LEAD at Krea University and ECTE (Empowering Communities through Education), hosted a day-long workshop to share findings from the first Chennai Metropolitan History Project, aimed at fostering research on diverse themes in the Chennai's history. The event featured four paper presentations, a keynote by writer and translator Dr V Geetha, and an open discussion on the project’s next phase.
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In the edition dated 2-8 August 2025, the image used in the news listing Krea Economics Talk was inaccurate. We are re-publishing the news with the accurate image.
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On 6 August 2025, as part of Krea Economics Talk Professor Bhanumurthy N R, Director of the Madras School of Economics, unpacked what “Viksit Bharat” truly means, what it will take to achieve it, and the pathways to get there. He highlighted the need to rethink savings policies, adopt an appropriate macro-financial framework, and implement reforms in land, labour, and capital markets. Emphasising inclusive growth, sustainability, and strong institutions, he urged that India’s journey to 2047 must combine policy ambition with flawless execution and citizen empowerment.
(Input by Pranvi Khare, SIAS Cohort of 2023-27)
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