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A Roundup of the Kreaverse
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The campus is in a quiet moment of transition. For some, exams are still underway, while for others, their journey here has come to an end. Farewells are being shared, not just as goodbyes but as the beginning of what comes next: new courses, new places, and new possibilities. Through it all, the presence of faculty and the familiar rhythm of campus life remain a steady anchor, even as the energy begins to shift. In these in-between moments, this past week brought fresh energy to campus: high-energy dance, music, and student research sharing new ideas. Kreaverse, as always, balances reflection with anticipation, closing one chapter and opening the next.
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Publications, Conferences, Workshops & Performances
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Dr Anannya Dasgupta, Director, Centre of Writing and Pedagogy (Krea-CWP) and Associate Professor, Literature, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS), and Sayantan Datta, Assistant Professor of Practice, Krea-CWP, conducted a two-day workshop titled ‘Key Practices of Interdisciplinary Academic Writing’ on 17–18 March 2026. The workshop was organised by the Department of English, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (Autonomous), Sivakasi, in collaboration with Chennai Mathematical Institute, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, and Krea-CWP. Know more
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Dr Chirag Dhara, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, SIAS, has authored an opinion piece titled India’s summer forecast is a warning that extreme heat can affect democracy in Scroll.in.
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Dr Dipanjali Deka, Visiting Assistant Professor, Krea-CWP, participated as a guest performer in the Malwa Mahila Kabir Yatra in Madhya Pradesh from 12–15 March 2026. Malwa Mahila Kabir Yatra is a travelling folk music festival that celebrates women’s voices and the music of the mystic poets of the subcontinent.
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Dr Sayandeb Chowdhury, Senior Assistant Professor, Literature, SIAS, presented his paper titled 'Statecraft as Pulp Fiction' on propaganda cinema at the international conference ‘South Asia: Literature, Culture & Politics,’ organised by Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi, at the India International Centre, on 17-18 March 2026. He also served as a Chair for a session on ‘Literary Culture, Translation, and Intellectual Practice. Know more
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SIAS Cohort at FLAME URD 2026
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On March 14, 2026, two groups of undergraduate students from SIAS had their abstracts selected for presentation at the second iteration of FLAME Undergraduate Research Day 2026, held at FLAME University, Pune. The first group, comprising Amandeep Singh (2023–27), Arush Menon (2024–28), Priyam Deorah (2023–27), Ria Vahab (2022–26), and Yashasvini Raj (2023–27), presented under the theme ‘Society, Law, and Education’ with their paper titled ‘Spaces That Remember: Labour, Gender, and Conditional Belonging in Liberal Arts Universities.’ The second group, consisting of Jharna Bamel and Tanushree Jain (2023–27), presented under the theme ‘Clinical, Developmental, and Social Psychology’ with their paper titled ‘The Negotiations of Dialogic Self: Transitioning from High School Environment to a Residential University.’ Know More
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23 March 2026
5:45 pm | NAB Auditorium
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23 March 2026
7:30 - 9:00 pm | 3rd Floor, Student Activity Centre (SAC)
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Krea Sociology and Social Anthropology, and Environmental Studies Talk
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25 March 2026
2:30 - 4:20 pm | SH 1
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25 March 2026
2:30 - 4:00 pm | NAB-2A
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26 March 2026
12:30 - 2:20 pm | SH3
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Save the Date: Can’t Fool the Climate
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On 1 April 2026, Krea University presents Can’t Fool the Climate, showcasing around 250 student projects from the ‘Engaging with the Environment’ course and culminating in a live performance by Bengaluru’s folk‑rock band Swarathma, in collaboration with Rainmatter Foundation.
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As part of a field trip, students of Sociology and Social Anthropology courses, ‘The Social Construction of Nature, and Economy and Society', facilitated by Dr Preeti Sampat, Associate Professor, Sociology & Social Anthropology, SIAS, visited Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai, on 28 February 2026. The visit included an interaction with fisherfolk from Urur Olcott Kuppam, focusing on their Science of the Seas project and the legal provisions of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) law.
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No Exit – A Rangasthala Presentation
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On 13-14 March 2026, Rangasthala, the SIAS Theatre Club, brought No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre to campus, delivering a compelling exploration of relationships, guilt, and perception that kept the audience engaged throughout. Set in SH3, the play relied on the strength of its actors and their interactions. The cast conveyed emotional depth and tension, making the story both gripping and accessible, while the production team’s work in lighting, sound, props, costumes, and makeup brought the play vividly to life.
Production credits: Director Tanishka Agarwal; Producer Namrita Thakur; Assistant Directors Tanvi Kulkarni and Rohin Surath; Assistant Producer Niyati Aparanji.
Input by Pranvi Khare, SIAS Cohort of 2023-27
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SIAS UG Capstone Showcase
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On 18 March 2026, senior undergraduate students from SIAS presented their ongoing capstone research projects at the JSW Atrium. With faculty and students from across the arts and sciences in attendance, the presenters shared detailed insights into their work, making it a productive day of knowledge and idea exchange.
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Professor KN Raghavan, Professor, Mathematics, SIAS, conducted a talk titled 'How Many Colours Does It Take to Colour a Map?' on 18 March 2026.
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