A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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Curtains down July, hello August! A new month is here, a month synonymous with settling down, meandering through new choices and promises, with an eye on the horizon of ambitions we have painted for ourselves. All the fresh cohorts are discovering their new home away from home, forging friendships, discovering new passion, deep diving into interests and having a great time doing all of these. They are enroute to doing what we all do at Krea – adapting, transforming, and evolving.
Faculty members continue to create and sustain the spirit of enquiry, steering research advancements, commencing new critical projects and turning fresh pages in chapters of mentoring.
On our campus, while futures are built on a firm foundation within our classrooms, the various strands of Krea fabric are knit beyond these walls, through events, jams, walks, chats, putting heads together and having each other’s back as a collective. The mornings and afternoons are packed with knowledge lessons and evenings are loaded with conversations, with a generous helping of camaraderie, true to the spirit of the Krea community. Each day we are raising a toast to a future that is brimming with possibilities.
To catch a glimpse of the weekly happenings, read on. For real-time updates, please do follow us on our social media channels. 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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Of Papers and Publications
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Dr Rama Koteswara Rao Kamineni, Associate Professor of Physics, SIAS ( School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences), Krea University has co-authored a paper titled Vector detection of ac magnetic fields by nitrogen vacancy centers of single orientation in diamond, published in the journal Physical Review B. The paper, selected as an 'Editor’s Suggestion', was co-authored with Pooja Lamba (Bennett University), Akshat Rana (Bennett University), Sougata Halder (IIT Jodhpur), Dr Siddharth Dhomkar (IIT Madras) and Professor Dieter Suter (Dortmund University). Read More
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Of Articles and Collaborations
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Dr Kalyan S Chakrabarti, Associate Dean (Students) and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Chemistry, SIAS, Krea University has co-authored an article titled Bifurcations in coupled amyloid-β aggregation-inflammation systems, published in the journal NPJ Systems Biology and Applications. The article was co-authored with Davood Bakhtiari (Stadtapotheke Calw Pharmacy) and Dr Nasrollah Rezaei-Ghaleh (University of Düsseldorf).
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Dr Chakrabarti extends his gratitude to Krea University for providing computational facilities and intramural funding. He also acknowledges the contributions of Krea alumni Lipi Savitha, Kathan Pandya, Meghna Rao, Yazhini LA and Gauri Velloor, as well as SIAS student Netra Krishna, who have contributed to different aspects of the project as part of their Capstone Theses at Krea University. Additionally, he thanks Dr Abuthahir Abdul Rahuman and Professor Gaurav Raina for their discussions, which significantly contributed to the project's conception. Read More
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A Better Way to Save Tigers?
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Dr Annu Jalais, Associate Professor of Anthropology, SIAS, Krea University has shared her expert insights on tiger conservation in a recent Deccan Herald article, titled A better way to save tigers?. Her perspective on the vital role of local communities in preserving ecosystems underscores the need for inclusive conservation strategies.
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Author of the critically acclaimed anthropological account Forest of Tigers – People, Politics and Environment in the Sundarbans, Dr Annu Jalais has also appeared as an expert guest on the podcast titled The Story of Sundarbans. Along with the author and photographer Arati Kumar-Rao and the local entrepreneur Rajesh Kumar Shaw, she speaks about the forces that shape the unique socio-ecological system of the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest. This video is a production of InHERIT by Ashoka, an initiative by Ashoka University supported by the Helen Hamlyn Trust, dedicated to rediscovering and exploring the natural and culinary heritage of India. Read More
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At the Virtual Kant Congress with a Cosmopolitan Purpose
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Dr Vivek Radhakrishnan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, SIAS, Krea University recently coordinated the Kant Studies in India panel for the Virtual Kant Congress with a Cosmopolitan Purpose (VKC), organised by Princeton University, the North American Kant Society and the Leuven Research Group in Classical German Philosophy. At this event, held on 29 July, 2024, Dr Radhakrishnan also presented a paper titled Kant and India: 'Seeing through a Glass Darkly’.
The video of the 12th Session – Indian Kant Group, in which Dr Radhakrishnan spoke, can be seen on the conference website. Read More
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‘Textures of Traditions’ Documentary Release
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Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh, Assistant Professor of Practice at SIAS, Krea University, and the Festival Director of the Culture Festival Textures of Traditions (ToT), is excited to announce the second edition of this festival, produced by Ranga Mandira Academy, set to take place in early 2025.
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As a special prelude to this event, the ToT 2025 Festival Team is releasing and screening a documentary film made by students from the L V Prasad College of Media Studies. This documentary captures the moods, ethos, and movements of ToT, showcasing the festival's many layers of meaning as an inclusive cultural celebration in Namma Chennai.
The release and screening of Textures of Traditions – A Documentary Film is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Tagore Film Center, NFDC in R A Puram, at 10:30 AM. The film will be released by Dr Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha. Know More
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Accolades and Achievements
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Tishaa Kumar, SIAS, Krea University, Cohort of 2027 recently secured first place in the Tamil Nadu State Championship in powerlifting in Salem. She achieved a total lift of 245 kgs across Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift. Tishaa won 4 gold medals in both the juniors and seniors categories. This achievement reflects Tishaa's hard work and dedication.
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Auditions for Green Christmas
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For the upcoming Christmas season, students at Krea guided by Dr John Mathew, Associate Professor of History of Science, SIAS, Krea University are seeking to produce the entire script of 'Green Christmas' (as the musical is titled), with the addition of choreographic elements. To this end, the group invites anyone interested in auditioning for roles that are still open to meet with the organisers on 6 August, 2024 in Seminar Hall 1 at 9:00 PM. The event itself will be conducted in December. For further details please do check the e-mail that hit your inbox a day ago with all the relevant details. For any further queries, please contact Dr John Mathew at john.mathew@krea.edu.in.
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A Talk on Student Housing as Heterotopia
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The Krea-CWP (Centre for Writing & Pedagogy) and the Office of Inclusive Learning Support, Krea University, invite you to a talk by Dr Chan Arun-Pina (they/them), Post-doctoral Visiting Scholar at the CITY Institute, York University. The talk will be held on 20 August, 2024, virtually between 2.30-3.30 PM.
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Dr Chan Arun-Pina earned their PhD in Critical Human Geography at York University, Toronto, Canada. Their dissertation, “Trans Imaging on Non-Normative Homes: The Critical Geographies of Higher Education LGBTQ+ Student Housing in Delhi and Mumbai, India” provides a spatio-visual critique of cisheteronormative architecture and planning of higher education institutional (HEI) campuses as well as on- and off-campus student housing typologies. They are currently Post-Doctoral Visiting Scholar at the CITY Institute, York University working on a transnational dialogue thinking alongside the city campuses in Delhi and Toronto. Know more.
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Say Hello the Brand New SIAS Cohort of 2028
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We are excited to introduce the newest cohort of SIAS (School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences) at Krea University. This diverse group of 260+ dynamic students comes from all corners of the globe, adding to the rich cultural mosaic of our Krea community. They bring with them a passion for creativity, a willingness to embrace new ideas, and a desire to collaborate and grow. As they embark on their transformative journey at Krea, they are set to inspire and innovate, creating a better world through their collective wisdom and creativity. Know More
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BAYSHERS - The Fresher’s Night at IFMR GSB
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On 27 July, 2024 IFMR GSB (Graduate School of Business), Krea University hosted an exciting and vibrant fresher's event named BAYSHERS for the junior batch, embracing the lively theme of a beach party. The event took place at the OAT, where the talented groups—Nritya, Abhinay, Raga, and Laasya—delivered electrifying performances. Juniors also took to the stage, adding their energy and enthusiasm, making the event even more thrilling. The night concluded with a dynamic DJ session, and competitions for Miss and Mr Freshers added an extra layer of excitement. The entire evening was a memorable blend of talent, fun, and camaraderie.
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Krea Computer Science Talk
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On 30 July, 2024, Diganta Mukhopadhyay hosted the session, Structural Abstractions of Neural Networks as part of Krea Computer Science Talk. Neural networks are being used extensively in several safety critical domains, which makes the formal verification of neural networks being deployed in safety critical domains extremely important. However, the size of neural networks remains a major hurdle for verification of neural networks. Structural abstraction of neural networks attempts to solve this problem by starting with a query involving a large network and reducing it to an over-approximate query involving a smaller abstract network. In this talk, Diganta Mukhopadhyay introduced a wide range of works performing neural network abstraction and presented the techniques being used there. Finally, the speaker presented a unifying framework developed that brings together several existing approaches for neural network abstraction.
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Krea Politics Talk will be hosting a session by Professor Manjari Katju, Professor of Political Science, University of Hyderabad, titled, The 'Carnival' of Democracy and the Election Commission of India on 6 August, 2024. This talk is based on Professor Manjari Katju’s book, Electoral Practice and the Election Commission of India: Politics, Institutions and Democracy (2023), where she charts the trajectory of electoral practices in India and the regulatory role of the Election Commission between 1990 (the year just before the 10th parliamentary elections of 1991) and 2019 (the year of the 17th parliamentary elections).
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On 7 August, 2024, Aakriti Mandhwani, Associate Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR will be hosting a session titled, Everyday Reading: Middlebrow Magazines and Book Publishing in Post-Independence India.
Everyday Reading: Middlebrow Magazines and Book Publishing in Post-Independence India captures the significant and yet largely unexplored world of commercially successful print and publishing in post-Independence India.
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The seventh feature in the Onwards & Upwards campaign series is Venkataraman Ramakrishnan, Cohort of 2025, SIAS, Krea University. Venkat interned as a Policy Intern with Pacta, a boutique law firm based in Bengaluru, for six weeks. Listen to him as he shares the experiences and exposure gained during the internship.
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They are writing their own stories of success, pursuing their goals, and transforming dreams into reality. Our MBA graduates from IFMR GSB cohort of 2024 are shining bright. Hear from them, in their own words, the placement stories. Presenting - IFMR GSB Placement Diaries 2024 and in today's edition, let's hear from Ritika Vasishtha.
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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 colleague Ms M Dharanija from Accounts, all the best as she moves on to her next adventure.
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As a part of an employee engagement initiative, the HR team organised a farewell for Ms Hazeena Appaze which took place on 12 July, 2024 in the Chennai Admin office.
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Campus: 5655, Central Express Way, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh - 517464
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