A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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As we recently celebrated Sankranti, the festival reminded us of the timeless values of gratitude, renewal, and hard work — a perfect metaphor for the journey of education. Just as the festival marks the culmination of dedicated effort and the harvest of abundance, education reflects the process of nurturing curiosity, fostering creativity, and reaping the rewards of intellectual growth.
At Krea, we draw inspiration from this ethos. Much like farmers who tend to their fields with care and perseverance, our academic community thrives on cultivating ideas, fostering collaboration, and harvesting good thoughts that inspire transformation.
Join us as we continue to sow seeds of knowledge and nurture a brighter future. 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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Sibling, a mental health and wellness start-up founded by students from the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) — Mitansh Aggarwal, Adwitiya Roy, and Viney Jain — was among the 400 start-ups nationwide selected to present at Udyamotsav 2025. Held on 16 January 2025 at BMS College of Engineering in Bangalore, the event was an initiative by the MoE-AICTE Investor Network and served as a prominent fundraising platform for early-stage start-ups. Organised as part of the National Startup Day celebrations, Udyamotsav highlighted innovation and entrepreneurship across India.
The start-up also received a grant of Rs 1.5 lakh from the Centre for Entrepreneurship (CFE) at Krea University last year. The team was mentored by Professor Anil Srinivasan, Visiting Professor of Practice, Literature and the Arts, SIAS, whose guidance strengthens their mission to make mental health support accessible to students nationwide. Through their transformative vision, Sibling is paving the way for meaningful change in mental health care.
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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.
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We are also thrilled to share Isha Raghav, Cohort of 2022 - 2026, SIAS is the winner of the Synergy Logo Competition 2025. The reviewers were of the view that the visual and description of Isha's design best captured the essence of Synergy. The logo will be part of Synergy's brand identity and will be used across promotional materials, digital platforms, and official communications for Synergy. Congratulations, Isha!
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IFMR Graduate School of Business (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 has been extended to 31 January 2025.
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Dr Anannya Dasgupta, Director, Centre for Writing & Pedagogy at Krea University (Krea-CWP), will be in conversation with author Akhil Katyal during the launch of his book The Last Time I Saw You. The event, organised by the Prakriti Foundation, will take place on 22 January 2025, 6:30 pm at Amdavadi Gujarati Snack House.
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The jigsaw of an MBA programme comprises multiple pieces, and 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 meant to them. Hear from Rutuja Sable on how Marketing became one of the most intriguing pieces of her puzzle to decode.
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QALAM-E-TARIKH - Celebrating Deccani Art, Literature and History
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On 8 January 2025, the Global Arts discipline at SIAS, in collaboration with the Office of Student Life (OSL) and as part of the course Arts of the Deccan (ARTS229/HIST235/LITT235), presented an immersive evening celebrating Deccani Art, Literature, and History.
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The Office of Student Life (OSL), in collaboration with the Sankranthi Committee, presented Tholu Bommalaata: The Dance of the Shadow Puppets on 13 January 2025 at the atrium. The performance featured the renowned Dalavai Kullayappa and his talented team, who brought folk artistry to life with intricately detailed leather puppets.
In the hands of master puppeteers, these puppets danced and narrated captivating tales, accompanied by a troupe of skilled musicians. The event was a celebration of culture and heritage, and it included an exhibition-cum-sale of exquisite leather artifacts.
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The Sankranthi Committee at Krea University transformed the campus into a vibrant tapestry of colours and culture, beautifully capturing the essence of the festival. Traditional rangoli designs adorned the pathways, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
The Krea community came together to celebrate the harvest festival with enthusiasm and joy. Engaging activities brought students, faculty, and staff closer, fostering a sense of togetherness and cultural appreciation. The festivities culminated in a sumptuous feast, where everyone enjoyed delicious traditional dishes, adding warmth and flavour to the occasion.
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Last Friday, the Krea University Admin Office recreated the vibrant charm of a village to showcase the authenticity of Sankranti celebrations and the joy of community. Women staff members, dressed in resplendent saris, and men, donning traditional veshti, came together to prepare and savour delicious pongal. Adding to the festive spirit, the women adorned the floors with stunning rangoli designs.
The celebration featured fun activities and games that fostered a spirit of camaraderie among participants. The entire event radiated happiness, leaving everyone with cherished memories of togetherness and tradition.
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The recently concluded Leadership Mastery Program, organised by Krea University and Magic20 Tamil at the Sri City campus, brought together 15 dynamic entrepreneurs from diverse industries. Participants explored cutting-edge strategies for scaling businesses, embracing technology, and mastering small business economics.
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Physics Φ-esta 2024 (read as "Physics Fiesta") was a two-day event organised by students of the Physics discipline, held on 17–18 December 2024 at Krea University.
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The event featured engaging seminars, hands-on demonstrations, exciting competitions, and interactive experiences, allowing participants to experience the joy of science firsthand.
Topics discussed during the seminar sessions ranged from the death of the universe and the interconnections between Physics and fiction to information and entropy in quantum physics, as well as the history and future of superconductivity. The highlight of Physics Φ-esta 2024 was the demonstration of the Meissner effect, where a small magnet was made to levitate over a superconducting material cooled to -196 degrees Celsius using liquid nitrogen.
This short video captures the joy and wonder that filled the air as the Krea community came together to explore the mysteries of the universe through the lens of Physics.
Video Courtesy - The Media Lab, Krea University
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Krea-CWP and the Mathematics discipline, SIAS, are presenting an online symposium titled ‘Reflections on the Teaching of Reading & Writing in STEMM’, to be held between 17–19 January 2025. This event aims to bring together global scholars and practitioners to discuss and reflect on the importance of reading and writing in STEMM disciplines.
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Speaker line-up for day 2
Speaker line-up for day 3
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Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, in association with Krea University, is hosting an Open House at its academy in Kolkata for educators, parents, and students on 18 January 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. As students prepare for their upcoming exams and explore higher education pathways, this event has been thoughtfully curated to provide guidance and insights from experts in the field.
Meena Kak, Director, Lakshmipat Singhania Academy will speak on Fostering holistic development: Empowering students and parents to handle exam stress effectively. Dr Proma Raychaudhury, Assistant Professor, Politics, SIAS will speak on Exploring Women's Participation and Representation in Indian Politics.
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Arpit Solanki, Director, Admission and Outreach will speak on Krea University’s Interwoven Learning approach, undergraduate programmes and admission process.
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