A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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As one chapter closes, another begins. It’s that time of the year when one batch bids farewell, stepping into new careers, higher studies and exciting internships, while another eagerly prepares to embark on their journey at Krea. Amidst heartfelt goodbyes and warm welcomes, the cycle of learning and growth continues.
The campus is abuzz with activity — farewell gatherings, preparations for incoming students and the excitement of Krea Summer School, which is set to welcome young talents. With workshops, internships and academic pursuits shaping the summer, we inch closer to convocation — a moment to celebrate achievements and ignite new aspirations.
In the ever-evolving rhythm of Kreaverse, each moment is worth embracing. So, as we navigate this transition, let’s celebrate every milestone, every achievement and every new beginning.
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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Under the guidance of Nagarani M, Associate Professor, OB & HR and Head of Placements, IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) — Professor Srinivasan Kalyanasundaram, Professor of Practice, Finance, IFMR GSB and Suresh Kurukkath, Senior Manager, Placements, IFMR GSB — represented Krea University at the UK-India Skills Mission Meeting. The event, coordinated by the IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council of NASSCOM, was hosted at the British High Commission on 21 March 2025 in Chennai.
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When Real Meets Virtual World in Branding
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Sathyanarayanan R, Sundram Fasteners Associate Professor, Marketing, IFMR GSB has authored an article titled The digital-physical nexus: How brands are blending real and virtual worlds in the second edition of the State of the Brands 2025 global report. His invited article explores how brands create hybrid experiences that merge the physical and digital, from virtual shopping to immersive brand storytelling.
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Dr Lakshmi Narayanan, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) has co-authored a paper titled Cross-equatorial travelling ionospheric disturbances and changes in background ionospheric densities over Indian longitudes during geomagnetic storm of 20 – 21 December 2015 and it has been published in Advances in Space Research.
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An article co-authored by Nickhil Sharma, Visiting Faculty, SIAS, titled Intersectional analysis of visual generative AI: the case of stable diffusion has been published in AI & Society.
The article critically examines Stable Diffusion, a widely used open-source visual Generative AI tool, through an intersectional lens. It explores how AI-generated imagery can perpetuate existing social hierarchies — including sexism, racism, heteronormativity, and ableism — by defaulting to representations that are often white, able-bodied, and masculine-presenting. It also highlights the dominance of Euro- and North America-centric aesthetic norms within these outputs.
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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 fifth in the series features Harini Bhatia, Cohort of 2022 – 2025, SIAS, who majors in Psychology.
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The second round of registrations for Krea Summer School (KSS) 2025 is closing soon on 1 April 2025. KSS 2025 is a week-long immersive residential programme designed to introduce high school students (grades 9 to 12) to a wide variety of established and emerging fields not covered in school curricula. Hosted at the lush green, state-of-the-art Krea University campus in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, the programme blends academics with experiential workshops, giving students a glimpse into the world of higher learning.
If you know someone who might be interested, direct them here to register
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Abhayraj Naik, Visiting Associate Professor of Practice, Environmental Studies, SIAS recently co-authored an analysis essay with Parul Kumar, PhD candidate, KU Leuven and Deputy Executive Director, EPICO KlimaInnovation titled ‘Endangered Birds, Renewable Energy, and India's New Constitutional Climate Right’, published in the Journal of Environmental Law (Oxford University Press). This essay examines India's first major climate litigation ruling — the Supreme Court's 2024 judgment in M.K. Ranjitsinh and Others v. Union of India and Others.
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Dialogues and Discussions
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On 22 March 2025, the Gender and Advocacy Volunteers hosted a panel discussion titled Navigating Consent: Through the Lens of Gender and Power Dynamics in SH1. The event brought together members of the Krea community for a thoughtful conversation on one of the most vital topics.
The panel featured an esteemed lineup of speakers – Dr Rakshi Rath, Assistant Professor, Psychology, SIAS; Dr Geeti Das, Assistant Professor, Politics, SIAS; Dr Srajana Kaikini, Assistant Professor, Philosophy, SIAS and Dr Vivek Tewary, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, SIAS – each bringing a distinct disciplinary perspective and lived experience to the discussion. What unfolded was a dynamic dialogue that explored how consent operates not in a vacuum, but within the interwoven structures of gender, power and societal norms.
A report by Harshi Shah, Cohort of 2022 - 2025, SIAS
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On 24 March 2025, Layam, Music Club, SIAS wrapped up the academic year with one final production that felt less like a performance and more like a heartfelt tribute to the music that has shaped Krea over the years.
The event brought together iconic music groups that have performed at Krea across different batches — groups that had once lit up our campus with their sound, now returning for one last time. For the graduating members, it was an emotional final bow — the last opportunity to share the stage with the people and the music that defined their university experience.
A report by Harshi Shah, Cohort of 2022 - 2025, SIAS
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The students of Environmental Studies, SIAS organised an exhibition titled Histories of things immediately around us on 25 March 2025 at JSW Atrium. The exhibition drew from the students' semester-long engagement in ENVS216|HIST219. The showcase explored the idea that one's everyday sense of self is shaped by the presence of seemingly insignificant objects — an old shoe, a wilting basil leaf — embedded in daily life. By examining the neglect and abandonment of such everyday items, the exhibition invited viewers to reflect on their own roles as individuals capable of disregarding or discarding things. Through a systematic exploration of personal waste, familiar objects and spaces of daily use, the project aimed to uncover hidden aspects of human behaviour and environmental awareness.
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The Finance Club, SIAS invites you for an insightful virtual panel discussion on Economic Growth: Perspectives from India and China. Drawing from the book Dance of the Elephant, Walk of the Dragon: How India and China are Reshaping the World in Different Ways by author and investment banker Sandeep Hasurkar. The speakers include Ashok Kantha, Former Ambassador of India to China, Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India and Sanjaya Baru, Former Media Advisor to PM Manmohan Singh. The panel will explore the economic trajectories of India and China, focusing on their governance models, policy approaches and sustainability.
On 29 March 2025, 5.00 pm at SH2.
Register here
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The History Discipline is organising a talk titled An Introduction to the Temples of Tamil Nadu by Dr Pradeep Chakravarthy, historian and author, on 2 April 2025 at 2.30 pm in JSW 1D. This talk, through several images, will present a broad view of how temples can be seen in the context of bringing the community together.
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