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A Roundup of the Kreaverse
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The overarching theme for this edition of our weekly dispatch is research. The constant companion in Krea’s pursuit to dig deep and deliberate on elements critical to the world we inhabit. As an institution that empowers young students to question the status quo and tackle novel and unscripted challenges, research plays a critical role in the very art of learning itself. Be it our centres, in pursuit of answers with the sole focus on impact-led research, our faculty members in the process of discovering new knowledge with their meticulous approach through methodological and systematic research, or our students honing research skills to contribute right from their undergraduate years, the wheels are turning rapidly and how. Here’s to another week teeming with possibilities in the world of learning, teaching, and research.
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Behavioural and Neuroimaging Lab
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The Behavioural and Neuroimaging Lab established by the Psychology Department, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) was inaugurated on 22 August 2025.
The lab is designed as a unique space to bridge research and teaching, enabling students to experience the rigour of experimental design, engage with cutting-edge methods, and contribute to insights that matter beyond the classroom.
For the research community, the lab provides a platform to deepen inquiry into human development, cognition, and behaviour. For students, it builds a foundation of skills and scientific thinking that will shape their journey as psychologists, researchers, and practitioners.
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image courtesy - Media Lab
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An article titled Simpler, not fairer: Why GST 2.0 misses the point, by Dr Jyoti Kumari, Assistant Professor, Finance, Accounting and Quantitative Finance, IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB), has been published in Deccan Herald.
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A research paper by Jyothis Franklin, PhD scholar and Dr Jayasankar Ramanathan, Associate Professor, Marketing, IFMR GSB titled Understanding the Literature on Advertising Ethics Using Morphological Analysis, has been published in the Indian Journal of Marketing.
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Two research papers co-authored by Prerona Jana, MBA Cohort of 2024 – 26, IFMR GSB, have been published in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules and IEEE.
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Prayaag Akbar, Visiting Associate Professor, Literature, SIAS and renowned author is one of the mentors for South Asia Speaks, a fellowship for emerging writers in South Asia. Know more
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29 and 30 August 2025| Sports Specific Venues
Krea University Campus
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Writing Politics, Writing Violence
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2 September 2025| 2.30-4.30 pm| SH1
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Interrogating Translation
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3 September 2025| 2.30-4.30 pm| SH2
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Dr Sayandeb Chowdhury, Senior Assistant Professor, Literature, SIAS, delivered a talk on the idea of singularity in image tropes, occasioned by the DAG exhibition Light and Shadow: Satyajit Ray Through Nemai Ghosh’s Lens and titled ‘An Eye for an Eye, or Watching Ray Seeing’.
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Dr Dyotana Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Politics, SIAS led a workshop on ‘Caste Mobility and Marginalisation in the Space-Politics of Ahmedabad’ for CPR–Centre de Sciences Humaines (CSH Delhi).
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Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh, Associate Professor of Practice, Literature and Global Arts, SIAS was part of a session titled “Women and India-Pakistan Conflict”, organised by Noor e Emaan. The session reflected on recent and past conflicts between India and Pakistan through a feminist lens centering women, gender and marginalised groups.
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Professor Rishikesha Krishnan, Professor of Strategy, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore visited the Krea University campus for meetings with faculty, researchers and students on interwoven research and learning.
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IFMR GSB’s Corporate Relations and Career Services hosted M R Raghu, CEO of Marmore MENA Intelligence and author, for a talk on “The Jane Street Saga.” He shared insights into one of the most intriguing episodes in modern finance, and the broader lessons it offers professionals and students of business alike.
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On 27 August 2025, Zeeshan Nabi, Visiting Faculty, Global Arts, SIAS, helped explore sound not as entertainment but as inquiry—bridging sciences, humanities, and arts. He invited reflection on sound as expression and knowledge, reimagining how we teach, create, and think together.
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‘Game Night,’ the first Psych Society event of the academic year on 26 August 2025, featured stalls like Psych Charades, Mystery Taste Test, Guess the Item, and Psych Jeopardy. Students enjoyed testing psychological concepts, engaging in camaraderie, and exploring psychology beyond textbooks.
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Input by Sia Bubna, IMBA Cohort 2023-28
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National Scientific Temper Day Talk
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Though Scientific Temper Day falls on 20 August, Krea observed it on 26 August 2025 with a lecture by Professor Prajval Shastri, International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research. She stressed that scientific temper means questioning claims, revising with evidence, and consciously cultivating scientific thinking.
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Input by Pranvi Khare, SIAS UG Cohort 2023-27
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On 25 August 2025, SIAS freshers with the Gender & Student Advocacy team hosted Red Flag vs Green Flag at the JSW Block. Students debated scenarios using “green” or “red” flags to highlight healthy vs unhealthy behaviours, sparking dialogue on consent, equality, and trust in relationships.
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