A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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As a new trimester unfolds, so does a fresh wave of creativity, ambition and discovery. This edition captures that momentum — a celebration of bold ideas taking shape, milestones being achieved and a campus buzzing with innovation and collaboration.
At Krea, learning isn’t confined to classrooms; it’s an evolving journey of questioning, reimagining and pushing boundaries — both as individuals and as a collective. With exciting events, meaningful projects brewing silently and transformative opportunities ahead, we step into another month of growth, inspiration and connection. Stay curious, stay engaged and most importantly, continue weaving your unique story into the ever-evolving Krea experience.
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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Isha Raghav, Cohort of 2022 - 2026, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) was the winner of the Synergy Logo Competition 2025. The logo will be a part of Synergy's brand identity and will be used across promotional materials, digital platforms and official communications. Synergy 2025 is slated for 8 February 2025 at Krea University's Sri City campus. Hear from Isha as she shares her ideas, inspiration and that creative spark that culminated in the design.
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Rakshith Muthukumar, Cohort of 2023 - 2027, SIAS shares his passion for art, its transformative impact within the Kreaverse, the role of Interwoven Learning in his artistic journey and his plans for the future. Watch his interview.
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Afrin Shaikh, Cohort of 2023 - 2027, SIAS recently attended the Gen AI Summit, a two-day event exploring the transformative impact of Generative AI across industries. The experience was packed with insights and networking opportunities. Beyond expert-led sessions covering a range of topics, Afrin engaged with professors conducting groundbreaking research in AI and connected with professionals from various sectors, making the summit an inspiring and enriching experience.
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We are excited to announce the launch of the National HRD Network (NHRDN) Student Chapter at IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) on 4 February, 2025, 10.30 am at SH2. This marks the beginning of a new journey—one of growth, learning, and unparalleled opportunities for our students to network with peers and industry leaders, stay updated on industry practices, enhance their skills for professional success, and more.
Established over three decades ago, NHRDN is an autonomous, not-for-profit, professionally managed organisation. It is a globally recognised centre for grooming leaders and serves as the national apex body committed to promoting people development in India.
For more details, click here
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Sahas, the Adventure Club of Krea University, organised a four-day, five-night trip to the Western Ghats, starting from Munnar. The journey began on the evening of 22 January, 2025 and concluded on 26 January, 2025.
During the trip, members trekked to Chokramudi Peak, where they were rewarded with breathtaking views from the summit. Following the trek, they explored Eravikulam National Park, immersing themselves in its stunning landscapes and vibrant wildlife.
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Nidhin Donald, Postdoctoral Fellow, Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Krea University, has recently contributed to two publications:
He authored an article titled Displaying the ‘Family’ Online: Reflections on Syrian Christian Visual Life in Family Studies, published in Oxford University Press.
He co-authored an article titled Ambedkar on Indian Christianity: Towards a Critique, published in South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies.
Read article 1 | Read article 2
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Professor Shanti Pappu, Visiting Professor of Archaeology and History, SIAS has co-authored a paper titled Breaking it Down: Ethnographic Studies on the Manufacture of Basalt Grinding Stones in India, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. Her co-authors include Sutonuka Bhattacharya, PhD student and Professor Naama Goren-Inbar from Institute of Archaeology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Dr Prachi Joshi, Senior Research Scholar and Dr Kumar Akhilesh, Director from Sharma Centre for Heritage Education and Professor Gideon Shelach-Lavi from Department of Asian Studies, The Louis Frieberg Chair of East Asian Studies, Hebrew University.
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Dr Shikha Rajpurohit, Assistant Professor, Philosophy, SIAS has been awarded the Tagore National Scholarship by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for a period of two years. As part of this scholarship, she will work under the aegis of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune, to critically edit the Nidarśana commentary of Rājānaka Ānanda on Kāvyaprakāśa. This 17th-century commentary is known to exist in eight manuscripts to date. The edited version will serve as a valuable resource for researchers in the fields of Sanskrit poetics and Indian philosophy.
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Rethinking Computer Science Curriculum
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Professor Chiranjib Sur, Visiting Professor, Computer Science, SIAS has been quoted in an article titled Indian Universities Desperately Need to Update Their Outdated CS Curriculum, on the need to rethink India's academic curriculum, published in Analytics India Magazine.
Read here
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Dr Vijaya C, Assistant Professor, Finance, IFMR GSB was invited as the Track Chair and Reviewer for Finance Case studies presented at the 15th Annual Case Conference, COGNOSCO 2025 organised by the School of Business and Management (MBA) and the Centre for Case Research and Development (CCRD) of Christ Deemed to be University, Bengaluru.
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In this video by InsideIIM.com, we have Professor Lakshmi Kumar, Dean, IFMR GSB along with other professors such as Nagarani M, Associate Professor, OB & HR, IFMR GSB and Dr Soumya Pal, Assistant Professor, Economics, IFMR GSB share valuable insights every MBA aspirant needs to hear.
Watch here
In another interview with PaGaLGuY, the Dean discusses the future of business education, research, economics and entrepreneurship.
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The jigsaw of an MBA programme comprises multiple pieces, and finding the perfect fit is what sets the journey apart.
We asked some of our students from the MBA Cohort of 2023–25 about what the perfect fit means to them. Hear from Utkarsh Anand as he shares how Finance became one of the most intriguing pieces of his puzzle to decode.
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In this social media campaign, discover how some of our Kreators selected their majors, what makes their disciplines unique, the key lessons they’ve learned, their future aspirations, and their words of wisdom for freshers. The first in the series, hear from Granville Austin, Cohort of 2022-2025, SIAS who majors in Biological Sciences.
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PhD candidates at Krea are highly focused, passionate, and empowered by interwoven research, which forms the foundation of the programme. The ecosystem with a wide network of collaborators, world-class mentors, state-of-the-art infrastructure, funding support and a large number of research showcase opportunities make it conducive for young researchers from the word go. Hear from Jyothis Franklin, Cohort of 2022 as she shares her journey through IFMR GSB and the significance of being part of the PhD Programme at an institution where research is deeply embedded in teaching and learning, both within and beyond the classroom. Know more
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Republic Day Celebrations
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Krea University commemorated the 76th Republic Day with vibrant celebrations on campus. Dr Madhavilatha Maganti, Associate Professor, Psychology, SIAS was the Chief Guest. The celebration featured the traditional hoisting of the national flag.
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The Krea Republic Cup Cricket Tournament, organised by the IFMR Sports Committee, infused Krea University with electrifying energy as 14 student teams competed in a thrilling week-long contest from 18 - 26 January, 2025. The tournament featured 18 intense matches, with teams battling for a spot in the knockout rounds. On 26 January, 2025 the semifinals saw Team Dhoom, led by Rahul, edge past MidKnight Riders, while Titans, captained by Anurag, triumphed over Chase Masters to set up an exhilarating final. The championship match was a gripping showcase of skill and strategy, culminating in Team Dhoom’s hard-fought victory, with Titans finishing as runners-up.
Report and pictures by Om Suryawanshi, MBA Cohort of 2026
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Abhinay, the Drama Club of IFMR GSB, recently hosted Drama-e-Baazi. The event featured two exciting rounds. In round 1, one team member had to express a character and movie through speaking, dancing, singing, or acting, while the other two teammates attempted to guess correctly. Round 2 introduced a creative twist — teams were given a scene from a movie or series and had to reenact it in a completely different style from the original. The winners of the event were Charvi ke Jaabaz — Harsh, Charvi and Eklavya. The runner-up team was Tees Maar Khan — Manikumar, Nihal and Rishi.
Report and pictures by Shivani Pramod, MBA Cohort of 2026.
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Raga, the Music Club of IFMR GSB, recently hosted Musical Mischief, bringing students together for a fun and exciting competition. The event had three rounds, testing participants’ musical knowledge, quick thinking and teamwork. Round 1 was a quiz where teams answered questions about music, artists and songs. Round 2, called Pick the Objects, allowed participants to pick objects related to the songs being played. Round 3, called Headphone Game, had one teammate listen to loud music on headphones while trying to guess the phrase their partner was saying. The winners were Tejaswini and Harshita. Second place was taken by Amritesh and Swastik and third place went to Nikita and Shruti.
Report and pictures by Shivani Pramod, MBA Cohort of 2026.
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The Integrated MBA students of IFMR GSB are all set to kick off the second edition of their two-day fest, UKIYO, with great enthusiasm and joy. Expect exciting activities, stalls and entertainment. On 1 and 2 February, 2025 on campus.
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Krea Sociology and Social Anthropology Talk
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The Sociology and Social Anthropology discipline at Krea University presents a talk titled Reassessing Gandhi: the 'Lost Letters' of Mohandas K Gandhi and Sarala Devi Chaudhurani by Professor Geraldine Forbes, Professor Emerita, Women's and Gender Studies, State University, New York, Oswego on 4 February, 2025 at 2.30 pm, JSW - 3G.
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Moturi Satyanarayana Postdoctoral Colloquium
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The Moturi Satyanarayana Postdoctoral Colloquium is organised by the Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The first talk in this series is titled Caste and Class in the Pasmanda Movement by Dr Salwa Yahya, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences on 5 February, 2025, 2.30 pm, JSW - 3D.
View more | To attend
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On behalf of IFMR and Krea University, we are delighted to invite you to the inaugural edition of Synergy – a flagship annual event that brings together our community to connect and ideate on pressing issues impacting society at large, fostering a culture of "understanding, doing, and solving."
Guided by a shared vision of tackling grand challenges in development, the event will serve as a platform to harness the collective talent and expertise of academics, action-oriented researchers, and students alongside key partners from the government, philanthropic and private sectors, practitioners, and NGOs, to explore innovative solution pathways.
In the meantime, familiarise yourselves with these organisations via the Know-Your-Centre (KYC) campaign before joining us on the big day. Introducing the first centre, LEAD (Leveraging Evidence for Access and Development).
Know more | View agenda
RSVP
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IFMR GSB in collaboration with the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI), invites PhD scholars and early-career researchers (within five years of completing their PhD) to submit papers for a three-day conference on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Agriculture: Strategies for Sustainable Development in South Asia. The deadline is today (31 January 2025).
Submit here
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Say hello to the newest members of our Krea family
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Farewell and Thank you 🙏🏾
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Wishing our colleagues all the best as they move on to their next adventure
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Dr Arun P
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences
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Mr Chitrak
Teaching Fellow
Finance, Accounting & Quantitative Finance, IFMR GSB
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Dr Ruchir
Visiting Professor
Global Arts
SIAS
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Mr Jaideep Hardikar
Visiting Professor of Practice Environmental Studies, SIAS
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Dr Sonali
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Humanities
and Social Sciences, SIAS
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Ms Harminder Mehndiratta
Assistant Manager
Outreach, SIAS
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Mr Anibal Goth
Faculty Teaching Associate
Centre for Writing and Pedagogy
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Employee Engagement Activity
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The HR team extends its gratitude to the Krea community for participating in the recent Employee Engagement activity at Krea University Admin Office in Chennai and the Sri City campus. Their enthusiasm contributed to the event's success. Stay tuned for more exciting activities ahead, as the team looks forward to continuing this journey together.
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Campus: 5655, Central ExpressWay, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh - 517464
www.krea.edu.in
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