A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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Each week, new developments within the Kreaverse highlight the collaborative environment that Krea University fosters — where curiosity sparks discovery and ideas evolve into meaningful actions.
In this edition, we celebrate the achievements of our students and faculty, from the election of new Junior Student Council members at IFMR GSB (Graduate School of Business) to the insightful articles and opinion pieces penned by our faculty. These milestones exemplify the leadership and intellectual rigour that define our culture.
Each event, workshop, and lecture transforms our campus into a hub of intellectual exchange and personal growth. Whether it’s the recent debate by the Connect Club on the value of a liberal arts education versus specialised professional training, or the guest lectures around the Indian economy organised by the Finance Club at SIAS (School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences) and the Corporate Relations and Career Services at IFMR GSB, the intersection of diverse disciplines creates a space where innovation and tradition thrive together.
At Krea, every day is a new chapter in the ongoing story of Interwoven Learning, where different perspectives and ideas drive our collective growth. Through leadership, academic excellence, and creative expression, our community continues to redefine what it means to learn and flourish in an interconnected world.
For updates, follow us on our social media platforms. If you have stories or news to share with the Krea community, we encourage you to reach out to us at all.commsteam@krea.edu.in
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Meet the new Junior Student Council Members of IFMR GSB
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We’re excited to announce the selection of Shubham Bhattacharyya, Aditya Patni, Neelam Meghashyam, and Ritam Sen as the new Junior Student Council members of IFMR GSB, Krea University. After intense evaluations, these leaders have emerged with clear visions and ambitious goals for our college.
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Shubham Bhattacharyya, as Vice Treasurer, plans to enhance the financial health of IFMR GSB’s clubs and committees. "I aim to uphold the brand image of our B-School while fostering a financially informed and empowered student council," he shared.
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Aditya Patni, as Vice Chief Election Officer, is committed to ensuring a transparent and fair election process. "I envision creating an electoral environment where every student feels empowered to participate," Aditya expressed.
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Neelam Meghashyam, as Vice President, aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive campus. "My vision is to build stronger connections between students, faculty, and administration, creating a dynamic environment that empowers all," he said.
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Ritam Sen, as Vice Campus Life Secretary, is focused on increasing student engagement. "I hope to create an engaging campus environment that enhances both academic success and well-being, ensuring each student feels a sense of belonging and empowerment," Ritam shared.
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We look forward to the positive impact these leaders will bring to our campus. Let’s cheer them on!
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(Reported by Oshi Kumari, MBA Cohort of 2025, IFMR GSB)
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Sayantan Datta, Assistant Professor of Practice, Krea-CWP (Centre for Writing and Pedagogy), has authored an article titled Earthquake 2,500 years ago abruptly changed Ganga river’s course for The Hindu. The story explores how scientists discovered that an ancient earthquake had moved the mighty Ganges. Read here
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Dr Sayandeb Chowdhury, Senior Assistant Professor of Literature, SIAS, Krea University has authored an opinion piece titled Mamata’s Handling of the R.G. Kar Hospital Case Could Prove to Be Her Hour of Reckoning for The Wire. Read here
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On 21 August, 2024, the Connect Club at SIAS, Krea University hosted a riveting debate final on the motion, "This house believes that a liberal arts education is more valuable than specialized professional training."
Talented teams clashed over this thought-provoking topic, with the debate judged by Dr John Mathew, Associate Professor of History of Science, SIAS, Krea University and Maitreyi Muttemwar, a second-year SIAS student.
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This debate showcased an engaging clash of ideas on the role of education in personal and professional growth, highlighting compelling arguments on the relative merits of liberal arts versus specialized training.
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(Reported by Dhurvi Dombe, BBA Cohort of 2023, IFMR GSB)
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Conversations over Coffee
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The recent session of Koffee GoSip featured Dr Anannya Dasgupta, Director, Krea-CWP (Centre for Writing and Pedagogy). She spoke on the topic “What do they do?”: Teaching Writing at Krea-CWP on 21 August, 2024 at Faculty Lounge, Sri City campus.
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On August 22, 2024, Sunil Subramaniam, a veteran in the financial world and former Managing Director of Sundaram Asset Management Company Limited, delivered two insightful talks at Krea University. Organised by the Finance Club at SIAS, and Corporate Relations and Career Services at IFMR GSB, he spoke on Reflections on the Indian Capital Markets and Perspective on the Indian economy: “Challenges and the way forward”.
Subramaniam provided a thorough overview of the factors influencing the Indian stock market and the broader economy. He emphasised that stock market returns are primarily driven by expected earnings per share (EPS) growth and a demand-supply framework. He pointed out that stocks should be considered commodities, with market value often disregarding the cost of production (COP). He also discussed how the stock market can perform well despite poor GDP growth, highlighting India's comparative economic resilience. Additionally, Subramaniam examined the roles of active, passive, and hedge mutual funds within this context, shedding light on the Indian economy, asset management, and trade processes.
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He further noted that approximately 50% of Indian investments are in real estate, reflecting a significant preference for housing over market-based investments. His reflections offered a nuanced understanding of the evolving landscape of Indian capital markets, providing valuable insights for students and professionals alike.
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(Reported by Sia Bubna, BBA Cohort of 2023, IFMR GSB)
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On the occasion of National Scientific Temper Day on 20 August, 2024 educationist and activist Prince Gajendra Babu was invited to Krea University, where he delivered a general seminar titled Science as a Way of Life. In this talk, he discussed scientific temper and its role in the Constitutional vision of establishing a modern democratic nation, highlighting where and how we have fallen short of achieving this goal. In his interactions with faculty and students, he differentiated between Science as a subject and Science as a way of life, addressing the challenges ahead and expressing hope in the youth of our nation.
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Let's Knap: A workshop on prehistoric stone tool technology
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The History Discipline at Krea organised a lec-dem titled Let's Knap: A workshop on prehistoric stone tool technology by Dr Kumar Akhilesh, Director, Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, on 23 August, 2024 at Krea University campus. The speaker touched upon the diversity of prehistoric stone tool (lithic) technologies beginning around 2 million years ago. He situated this in the context of human evolution, and cultural transitions. Students of the HIST-215 course learnt to make simple stone tools and use them on different materials to address questions of cognition and behavioural flexibility through time. They explored questions on human evolution, technological changes through time and adaptation, functionality, and aesthetics.
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Polynomial Interpolation and Linear Systems of Plane Curves
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As part of the Krea Mathematics Talk series, Professor Souradeep Majumdar, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, will deliver a talk titled Polynomial Interpolation and Linear Systems of Plane Curves. On 27 August, 2024 from 2:45 – 4:15 pm IST at 1A, Krea University campus.
Know more: https://w3z1be8mqo.preview-beefreecontent.com/iUbB
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Corporate Relations and Career Services at IFMR GSB, Krea University is delighted to welcome Mr Hari Krishnan, Managing Director of Marketing and Communication at Publicis Groupe India. He will be delivering an insightful guest lecture on the evolution of brand content and consumer engagement from the 1990s to today. The lecture will take place on 29 August, 2024, at 10:00 am in SH1 and SH2 on Krea University campus.
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The 12th feature in the Onwards & Upwards campaign series highlights Vednarayan Jayakrishnan Varma from the Cohort of 2024, SIAS, Krea University. Vednarayan will be pursuing an MSc in Mind, Language, and Embodied Cognition at the University of Edinburgh, with plans to further his research in the philosophy of mind and cognitive sciences through a PhD. He shares how Krea helped him discover a passion for Psychology and Philosophy, his two cents for juniors, and more.
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