Krea, this Week

25 - 31 July 2026

A Roundup of the Kreaverse

July has been a month of new beginnings, continuations, and everything in between. Some things started anew, some picked up from where they left off, and some quietly became part of the rhythm of campus life. Across our campus, research, publications, workshops, collaborations, faculty and student achievements, and moments that brought the community together have all added to the many stories unfolding around us. The Kreaverse continues to grow through these everyday stories, shaped by the people who make our academic ecosystem what it is.

Articles, Interviews, Grants, Talks, and Engagements

Dr Gowhar Fazili, Assistant Professor, Sociology and Social Anthropology, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS), has authored an article titled From Pedagogy of Pain to Pedagogy of Care: Interpreting the Discursive Shift, published online in the Journal of Sociology (SAGE).

Dr Anil Kumar C P, Associate Professor, Mathematics, SIAS, has authored an article titled On the reducibility of a certain type of rank 3 uniform oriented matroid by a point published in Springer Nature.

Sathyanarayanan Ramachandran, Sundram Fasteners Associate Professor, Marketing, IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB), has authored a guest article titled Colour Clues, Full-Page Ads and the Art of the Teaser, published in ET Brand Equity from The Economic Times.

Professor Sumantra Bose, Professor, International and Comparative Politics, SIAS, was featured in an interview titled Cockroach uprising unmistakably a warning for the Centre: Sumantra Bose in Open.

Dr Chirag Dhara, Associate Professor, Environmental Studies, SIAS, delivered a talk titled 'A Justice-Based Classification of Human Development under Ecological Limits' at the International Symposium on Governing the Climate Crisis and Just Transitions, held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The symposium was organised by the University of Leeds, UK, and brought together several institutions from India, including Krea University and LEAD.

Professor Bishnu Mohapatra, Professor, Politics, SIAS and Director - Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences, has received a grant from the MacArthur Foundation for ‘Water: Immersion, Embodiment and Imagination’, a public humanities project that explores water as a living force rather than merely an exploitable natural resource.

Dr Rakshi Rath, Assistant Professor, Psychology, SIAS, was invited to join the Board of Studies for the two-year Master’s programme in Psychology with specialisations in Psychological and Behavioural Health and Community Mental Health in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at HSNC University, Mumbai. Read More

Student Spotlight

Pratibha Jain, IFMR GSB PhD Scholar, participated in the 17th International Conference of the International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR 2026), held at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal. As part of the conference, she was selected to participate in the 9th International PhD Seminar, a prestigious pre-conference doctoral programme that brought together 50 PhD scholars from 50 countries, representing India in the international cohort. Know More

Upcoming Event

Krea Politics Talk

11 August 2026

2:30 - 4:20 pm | Online

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Past Events

Masterclass on Strategic Brand Leadership

A two-day Masterclass on Strategic Brand Leadership was conducted on 25 - 26 July 2026 as part of the Product and Brand Management elective in the MBA programme taught by Sathyanarayanan Ramachandran. The sessions were led by Neil George, Board Advisor, global FMCG Leader, and former Managing Director, NIVEA India and South Asia and Abbott Nutrition India. Know More

Major Minor Mela 2026

The SIAS Student Government – Ministry of Learning conducted Major Minor Mela on 26 July 2026 to familiarise the first-year UG cohort with the various majors and minors offered, and other discipline-specific requirements.

Dance Fusion 2.0

The SIAS Dance Club presented Dance Fusion 2.0, a vibrant showcase, on 28 July 2026. The showcase featured performances by members of Mudra, Mukti and TBD Crew and was designed to introduce the various divisions under the SIAS Dance Club while celebrating the diversity of dance on campus.

Krea Talk

The Global Arts, History, and Sociology and Social Anthropology disciplines hosted a book discussion with author and musician TM Krishna on his book, We, the People of India: Decoding a nation's symbols, on 29 July 2026.

Faculty Development Workshop

The Office of Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) conducted a faculty development workshop titled 'Understanding Inclusive Learning Support and Reasonable Accommodations' on 29 July 2026. This session aimed to build a shared understanding of ILS and explore practical strategies for creating accessible and equitable learning environments.

Book Reading and Discussion

As part of the Krea Literature Fest, World Rain Day was marked with a book reading and discussion led by Professor Bishnu Mohapatra on 29 July 2026. The session brought together literature enthusiasts for an engaging exploration of storytelling, language, and themes inspired by rain. Professor Mohapatra also captivated the audience with readings from his recently published poetry collection Rain Incarnations (Speaking Tiger, 2025), along with an Odia poem, offering a glimpse into the richness of the Odia literary tradition.

Business Quiz Competition

Ascent, the BBA Club of IFMR GSB organised 'Mind Yo Business', an engaging business quiz competition exclusively for BBA students on 29 July 2026. The event featured three competitive rounds that tested participants' business knowledge, analytical thinking, and teamwork. It witnessed enthusiastic participation, with the top-performing teams winning cash prizes and students taking away a memorable learning experience.

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

Corrigendum

The news item on the NHRD Sri City Chapter Inaugural Event published in the previous edition was contributed by Kingshuk Banerjee, MBA Cohort of 2025–27.