Krea’s Newest Offering

Krea brings an exciting opportunity to all undergraduate students at School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) to explore and choose the newest special track addition to the curriculum. Any SIAS undergraduate student, irrespective of their Major can choose the Astronomy track. The Astronomy Special Track is taught by faculty members who are active researchers in the field. Alongside classroom instruction, the programme includes hands-on experience with telescopes and observational instruments, as well as data analysis laboratories and computational tools. Students gain a strong foundation in the principles of astronomy while also being exposed to contemporary research questions and emerging developments in the field. Know more

Article

An article co-authored by Dr Chirag Dhara, Associate Professor, Environmental Studies, SIAS with colleagues from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai and the Heidelberg Institute of Geoinformation Technology, Germany, has been published in 360info. The opinion piece titled Can climate rankings tell us which country is a good performer? speaks on the  recently released Environmental Performance Index (EPI) that placed India near last on its rankings. The piece draws upon the team's  recent research to discuss what these indices and rankings represent. The article has been republished in Down to Earth, Impakter,  Policy Circle and North East News. 

Article

Prajwal Parajuly, Assistant Professor of Practice, Creative Writing, SIAS pens a new one for The Hindu titled Why Gangtok is India’s most walkable city. What is it like to grow up in a city built for feet, not wheels? Parajuly returns to Gangtok, where school, errands and even social visits are made on foot, and reflects on what India’s increasingly car-choked cities could learn from its quiet, uphill rhythms.  Know more

Exhibit

The Science Gallery Bengaluru inaugurated its 2026-2027 exhibition season, Quantum, on 8 August 2026. One of the exhibits was 'Atomic Walkthrough', an experiential display at the intersection of physics and art by Dr Sushant Raut, Associate Professor, Physics, SIAS.

 

Fiction

In other news, Prajwal Parajuly's fiction Making Amends has been anthologised in The Greatest Stories from the Northeast Ever Told, published by Aleph Book Company and edited by Jobeth Ann Warjri. The anthology is a collection of twenty-seven short stories from the Indian northeast. Know more

Mentoring

Dr Anil Kumar C P, Associate Professor, Mathematics, SIAS, was part of the team of mathematicians involved in training and mentoring the students online to prepare them for the prestigious International Mathematics Competition (IMC) 2026. The exam was held during the week 28 July to 3 August 2026 and India participated in the event for the second time by sending four students. The students bagged three gold and one silver, and one of the gold medallists also bagged the grand first prize.

Research

A recent article co-authored by Professor Mahalakshmi Radhakrishnan, Professor, Biological Sciences, SIAS, has been published in the journal Biochemistry (American Chemical Society). The article, which reports surprising facets of lipid-dependent interface energetics in membrane proteins, is titled Bilayer Elastic Properties Modulate Interface Energetics of Transmembrane β-Barrels. Know more

 

Another article titled Decoding Outer Membrane β‑Barrels: From Structural Curiosity to Engineered Nanotherapeutics by Professor Mahalakshmi Radhakrishnan has been published in the Chemical Reviews journal (American Chemical Society). The project is funded by  DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance and Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). Know more

Paper

A research paper co-authored by Professor Vikas Jain, Professor, Biological Sciences, SIAS, has been published in mBio journal (ASM). The paper is titled Concentration-dependent dual activity of a phage-encoded lysin modulates infection dynamics in mycobacteriophage D29. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India. Know more

Article

An article titled Multilingualism, Literary Ecologies and the Scales of Environmental World Literature, authored by Dr Joya John, Assistant Professor, Literature, SIAS,  has been published in the Journal of World Literature.

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Webinar

Professor Jayaram Ramakrishnan, Professor of Practice, IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) presented a webinar on ‘Management Accounting Lessons from Arab-Israeli War of 1967’, to the members of The FENG, Global network of Finance Executives headquartered in the USA.

Lekhana Priya Gundapaneni, SIAS alum and now a Teaching Fellow, along with Purvikalyani Prasannah and Aarthi Venkatesh, SIAS UG Cohort of 2023 – 27, presented their research papers at CogSci 2026, the International Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, on 24 July 2026. Know more

5K Sundowner Run

15 August 2026 | 5.30 PM

Krea Main Gate

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Krea Politics Talk

18 August 2026 | 6.30 PM

Online

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Nirjhar

28 - 30 August 2026

NAB Auditorium

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Khirki Conversations

On 13 August 2026, Krea University hosted Khirki Conversations at the NAB Auditorium, bringing together faculty from four disciplines at SIAS to explore the theme of Memory and Forgetting. The conversation featured Dr Aashique Iqbal, Associate Professor, History and Associate Dean (Students); Professor Guha Dharmarajan, Professor, Biological Sciences; Dr Joya John, Assistant Professor, Literature; and Dr Srikumar Subramanian, Visiting Associate Professor, Computer Science. Convened by Professor Bishnu Mohapatra, Director, Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences, the discussion examined how memory and forgetting are understood differently across disciplines, while creating space for ideas to intersect, challenge one another and open up new ways of thinking.

Capstone Presentation

The Biology Society and Cyber Club collaborated to host an interdisciplinary Capstone Presentation event on 13 August 2026. The event featured student presentations across Biology, Data Science, and Computer Science, covering topics such as MRI technology, traumatic triggers, and inclusive welfare. 

Inputs by Shreya Shankar Ganesh, IMBA Cohort of 2025-30

Movie Screening

As part of efforts to foster an appreciation of Mathematics as a creative discipline and as a powerful tool for understanding and exploring the world, a series of activities are being organised this term. The first event in the series was the screening of the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures on 12 August 2026.

Devarattam

Global Arts (ARTS223) and the Office of Student Life (OSL) organised a Devarattam workshop on 11 and 12 August 2026, led by artiste Manikandan. The session opened with a look into the history of the art form before moving straight into practice, with participants picking up powerful and graceful foot and hand movements that gradually came together as a full piece. The workshop closed with everyone dancing to the rhythm of Urumi Melam, a high-energy South Indian Tamil folk music ensemble.

Inputs by Sascha John, SIAS UG Cohort of 2025-29

Computing Nexus

As part of the seminar series Computing Nexus, the Data Science Discipline at SIAS organised the third lecture on ‘Efficient Conformal Prediction for Spatially Dependent Data’ by Arkajyoti Saha on 12 August 2026.

Krea Mathematics Talk

Dr Gangotryi Sorcar, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, SIAS delivered a talk on  ‘How to See the Shape of a Group?’ on 12 August 2026.

Business Mixer

Inara, the Business Club at SIAS hosted a business mixer which brought the community together for a night of connection and games on 11 August 2026. The evening combined a lively round of Business Bingo with an open floor for members to catch up and mingle.

Input by Gayatri Subramani, SIAS UG Cohort of 2025-30

Glimpses from the Field

Students of the Global Arts discipline at SIAS went on a field trip to Dakshinachitra, and Shuttles and Needles on 10 August 2026. Students watched artisans at work and interacted with them at Dakshinachitra. At Shuttles and Needles they were introduced to a variety of ways of spinning yarns from fibre, and also many different types of looms. Kaveri Bharath, Visiting Faculty, Global Arts, led the field trip which is part of the course, The Tactile and the Material, taught by Bharath.

Krea-RAM Maths Circle

The second edition of Krea-RAM Maths Circle started on 9 August 2026 at the Krea admin office. The circle will host students from grade 6 to 8 who are deeply passionate about mathematics and will be learning about mathematics from the real-world and beyond their curriculum. The facilitators will be mathematicians and students of Krea and will happen every Sunday at the Krea Admin office.

Western Mixer

Layam, the Music Club at SIAS organised Western Mixer, a vibrant music event celebrating Western music and student talent on 5 August 2026. The event featured energetic vocal and instrumental performances by talented artists, creating an engaging atmosphere for the audience. 

Input by Shreya Shankar Ganesh, IMBA Cohort of 2025-28

“I came to IFMR GSB without many expectations, just an open mind and a simple goal to learn, work hard, and see where it took me. Over time, things worked out better than I imagined. In my second year, I specialised in Finance and Quantitative Finance, discovering a direction I hadn’t initially planned for. Beyond academics, clubs and committees helped me grow in confidence, leadership, and skills that classrooms alone couldn’t teach. Looking back, the unexpected parts became the most valuable—the people, opportunities, lessons, and experiences that shaped me.  I came to IFMR GSB expecting an MBA. I left with greater clarity, meaningful experiences, and gratitude for the journey.” 

Kunal Khanna N

CADP Program Analyst, JPMorgan Chase & Co | MBA Cohort 2024-26, IFMR GSB