A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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Spanish artist Pablo Picasso once said, 'Action is the foundational key to all success,' and this sentiment resonates deeply with the vibrant atmosphere here at Krea University. It's been only a couple of months since we embarked on a new academic year, and since then, our campus has been alive with an exciting mix of academic endeavours and extracurricular engagements.
Our students have wasted no time in demonstrating their remarkable talents and initiatives through the various student clubs and committees that enrich our Kreaverse. Just this week, we were treated to the melodious tunes of our Indian classical musicians, and we're still basking in the glow of the resounding success of TEDxKrea University. Not to miss the three-day multimedia festival successfully anchored by LEAD at Krea University on the Sri City campus that sparked conversations on gender, power, and identity in the South Asian context.
Looking ahead, we have an exciting line-up of events that promise to enthrall, including a captivating production by the Theatre Club of the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) and a mesmerising dance performance by the Dance Club of SIAS. However, the highlight of the upcoming week is undeniably the grand inauguration of our JSW Academic Building at the Sri City campus on September 23, graced by the esteemed presence of Mrs Sangita Jindal and Mr Sajjan Jindal.
Amidst all the buzz, over at IFMR GSB, our students are diligently preparing for their future careers, immersing themselves in enlightening field visits and guest lectures. They are guided by our esteemed faculty members, who continue to make remarkable contributions to academia through their research and expertise.
As we approach the impending end-of-trimester examinations, our Kreators are showcasing their unwavering dedication. They effortlessly balance their extracurricular commitments with their academic pursuits, a testament to their passion and drive to excel in every facet of University life.
Beyond what you'll discover in this newsletter, there are countless innovative ideas and initiatives silently taking shape within the Kreaverse. To stay updated, we encourage you to connect with us through our social media handles. And if you have exciting news or updates to share with the Krea community, don't hesitate to reach out to us at all.commsteam@krea.edu.in.
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The Public Relations Committee at IFMR GSB, Krea University works in accordance with the Media and Communications team of Krea University and handles all the events which are conducted by IFMR GSB.
From workshops to guest lectures, from events to festival celebrations, the committee covers and reports on them. They wield their creativity to help the Media and Communications team with engaging campaigns and content ideas for Krea University’s social media platforms.
On Krea’s social media platforms, in the coming week, we will give you a glimpse of the significant work done by the Public Relations Committee over the recent months.
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The grand inauguration of the JSW Academic Building at Krea University's Sri City campus is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:00 am. We are honoured to have Mrs Sangita Jindal, Chairperson, JSW Foundation and Mr Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director, JSW Group of Companies, as our esteemed Chief Guests on this momentous occasion. We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to JSW IP Holdings and JSW Foundation for their invaluable support and generous contributions that have made this remarkable building a reality.
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Mudra, the Dance Club of SIAS, is putting up its first production for this academic year titled Navarasa: A Cycle of Nine on 24 September at OAT at 9.00 pm. From the tranquil serenity of Shanta to the scorching intensity of Raudra, from the exhilarating passion of Hasya to the profound contemplation of Bhayanaka, from the tender affection of Shringara to the poignant sadness of Karuna, and from the heroic valor of Veera to the wonderment of Adbhuta, the production promises to offer a night of reflection and revelation.
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Rangasthala, the Theatre Club of SIAS is gearing up for its upcoming production 12 Angry Jurors to be performed on 22 and 23 September at 9.00 pm at Seminar Hall - 3.You can choose to pay a nominal fee not exceeding the upper limit of Rs 300 per pass.
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Career Services Office of SIAS and The Centre for Writing & Pedagogy at Krea University (Krea-CWP) invite you to a workshop on writing SOPs titled The Narrative Element of SOPs by Dr Anannya Dasgupta, Director of Krea-CWP on 26 September at 1A from 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm. SOPs can appear to be very formulaic in their requirements. This workshop will explore how to meet the structural and information requirements of SOPs, yet sound uniquely like oneself.
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As part of the Mathematics Guest Lecture series, Prof KN Raghavan, Professor of Mathematics at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai will deliver an in-person talk on Matroids and Log-concavity on 25 September at 5.00 pm at 3D in Krea University. In the last decade and a half, there has been a spectacular advance in our understanding of some long-standing, albeit easily-posed, combinatorial questions, most notably due to June Huh, who was awarded the Fields Medal in 2022. This talk will focus on one or two of these questions and their solutions.
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Religion and Relationship
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Noufal Abboud, Executive Director and the Co-Founder of The Nordic Center for Conflict Transformation will deliver a virtual talk titled Religious Freedom and the Fight Against Extremism: The Myth and the Missteps for the students of Krea University on 27 September at 6.30 pm. This lecture examines the complex relationship between extremism and religion through a retrospective analysis. The lecture seeks to contribute to an evidence-based comprehension of contemporary challenges related to violent extremism. It dissects the prevalent misconception of exclusionary and extremist discourses commonly employed by violent extremist groups.
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Additionally, the lecture provides a critical analysis of the theoretical frameworks underpinning counter-ideologies and narratives, shedding light on their potential for harboring exclusionary and freedom-limiting elements. The lecture also offers a gendered perspective on the understanding and impact of extremism on and by women and their roles, illuminating the unique dimensions of this phenomenon. Lastly, it addresses the persistent difficulties faced by states in eradicating violence propagated by violent extremist groups more than two decades after the September 11th attacks. The discussion will highlight the development of state policies aimed at redefining their role in countering extremism, drawing valuable lessons from past missteps.
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A Musical Amalgamation of Classical Chronicles
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Photo Credit: Shreya Kabadi and Daniel George
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On 21 September, the Krea campus resonated with melodious harmonies as Krea’s Indian Collective, an Indian Classical music ensemble led by Suhani Joshi and Srinidhi Pennathur of SIAS, took center stage. At Seminar Hall 1 of the JSW Academic Building at Krea University, the collective presented Krea’s first Classical Music Production titled Anantya.
The ensemble, comprised of Catherine Jaison, Ahana Negi, Uditi Lunawat, Pravalika Gumma, Gauri Rajvanshi, Ashitha Kumar, Aanchal Sharma, Purvikalyani Prasannah, Aaditya Barthwal, Vanya Shiel, Vasumana Sharma, Kush Verma, and Arnav Gopalan, mesmerised the diverse audience with their vocal and instrumental talents. The event offered a captivating journey through Indian Classical music, exploring the intricate intersectionality between Hindustani and Carnatic forms of music.
The talented collective also showcased a diverse range of musical genres within the realm of Indian Classical music, including devotional hymns, cinematic productions, indie pieces, classical improv and an original fusion composition. Each segment was met with thunderous rounds of applause and awestruck gestures from the audience. Praised by both faculty and peers, Anantya proved to be a resounding success and ninety minutes of pure classical catharsis.
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Photo Credit: Shutterbugs
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On 21 September, the fifth cohort of the MBA programme at IFMR GSB, Krea University for L&T Construction employees was inaugurated on Sri City campus by Prof Lakshmi Kumar, Dean, IFMR GSB at Krea University. Mr Kabilan, VP & Head DC HR, L&T Construction, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, offering encouraging words to the participants, and urging them to invest continuously in learning to facilitate career advancement. Ms Subhashree, JGM DC HR, L&T Construction, was also in attendance. Prof Lakshmi Kumar congratulated the participants and highlighted the uniqueness of the programme – learning while earning. She also encouraged them to apply their knowledge for personal development and growth. Prof N Chandrasekharan, the E-MBA chair, provided insights into the programme, stressing the importance of active participation and learning from one's peers.
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Of Connections and Conversations
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The inaugural event of Khirki Conversations, an initiative imagined and curated by Prof Bishnu Mohapatra, Director of Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study and Professor of Politics, SIAS took place on 20 September at Krea campus. The meeting began with unveiling of an artwork commissioned especially for this initiative. Enriched by pulsating colours, the motif of an open window takes us to a world of immensity, diversity, and plenitude.
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Drawing inspiration from India’s linguistic diversity, the painting contains a translation of Khirki in more than twenty-five Indian languages. The vibrant collage of life and objects seen through the window points towards the interwovenness of knowledge and ways of knowing that cut across academic disciplines, languages and hierarchies.
The conversation began with Prof Bishnu speaking of his inspirations behind this initiative and the reasons for choosing Khirki as a motif. He talked about how the historic conversation between Gandhi and Tagore, Vinod Kumar Shukla’s iconic novel Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thi (There was a Window that Lived on a Wall), and Rainer Maria Rilke’s Window poems inspired him to articulate the vision for this initiative. Khirki Conversations is founded on the values of self-reflexivity, criticality, openness to mystery, and finally, love and tenderness.
The theme for the inaugural conversation - The Observer, The Observed, The Observation was a cross-disciplinary exploration across Natural Science, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Dr Anannya Dasgupta, Director, Krea-CWP; Prof S Sivakumar, Dean of Research, SIAS, Krea University; Dr Sabha Siddiqui, Assistant Professor of Psychology, SIAS and Prof Bishnu Mohapatra spoke from different vantages about the entangled connections among the observer, the observed and the observation. Dr Anannya drew from the world of literature and visual images; Prof Sivakumar delved into classical and quantum physics to explicate the theme. Dr Sabah spoke of how these three categories enmesh in the domain of human love, and Prof Bishnu articulated the relationship between the three in terms of ‘anxieties’ historically prevalent in modern social science.
The meeting ended with a lively discussion initiated by the faculty and researchers in the audience. The Khirki remains open.
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The Ganesh Chaturthi committee at IFMR GSB, Krea University recently celebrated Ganesh Utsav, with enthusiastic participation from both MBA batches. After nights of preparation, students brought the Ganapati idol to campus with joy. The day included aarti rituals, prasad distribution, and a festive lunch, with students from various cultures coming together to ensure a seamless service. It was a joyful conclusion to the celebration.
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The women’s football team of SIAS at Krea University recently won second place at the Pegasus Sports Festival, hosted by Christian Medical College, Vellore. Kudos to the following players for their outstanding performance -- Akanksha Khetan, Manisha Tirkey, Chanda Kumari, Sumedha Gupta, Isha Raghav, Satvika Singh, and Chaitali Gowda. Nanki Puri, the team captain, deserves a special mention for the leadership skills displayed. More power to you women!
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Cleaning Up for a Greener Future
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On 17 September, from 6:45 pm to 8:20 pm, our eco-crusaders organised a Clean Up March on campus. Approximately 6.5 kg of littered waste was collected (excluding the waste in the Academic Block, as it was directly disposed of in the respective bin). The waste primarily consisted of plastic and paper waste. The waste was sorted and properly disposed of. Any materials that could be reused and repurposed are being kept by Rachana, the Design Club of SIAS, and will be utilised effectively.
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The team recognised that the issue extends beyond simply cleaning up waste and aims to address the larger problem of waste disposal and the availability of disposal bins. They encouraged people to be more conscious and aware of how they dispose of their waste, the consequences of their actions, and who is responsible for cleaning up after them. They also encouraged everyone to join the monthly marches they plan to conduct.
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Dr Gayathri Sampath, Chairperson of the MBA programme and Associate Professor, Strategy, IFMR GSB, Krea University, was featured in the Leading Professors from India 2023 - Edition 3 by BusinessTalkz.
Read her interview here
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As part of IFMR GSB’s Guest Lecture Series, Corporate to campus, Deepak Pandey, alum, IFMR GSB Batch 2018 - 2020, and Head of Corporate Sales & Alliance, MIVI, addressed the MBA cohort of IFMR Graduate School of Business - Krea University on Uncertainty, The Punches of Life in an interactive session with students on 17 September at the Sri City campus.
As part of the same series, Juhi Singh, Head of International Ecommerce & Global Digital Center of Excellence, Marico Ltd, addressed the MBA cohort of IFMR Graduate School of Business - Krea University on 16 September at the Sri City campus.
Organised by Corporate Relations and Career Services IFMR GSB, these sessions aim to facilitate interactions between industry experts and students.
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Neha Mishra, Faculty, Krea-CWP, conducted a Developmental Editing: Principles and Practises workshop for the editorial team of the Journal of Interwoven Arts and Sciences, an upcoming Krea Journal. In this workshop, Mishra addressed the team to discuss what constitutes developmental editing and the processes one follows to make manuscripts more effective.
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A solely student-run journal, the Journal of Interwoven Arts and Sciences has just opened up submissions for their first ever issue. Its purpose is to provide a platform for SIAS undergraduate students to submit their academic work. With the editorial team in the process of being trained, the entire forum is gearing up to receive their peers’ contributions. If being a published author interests you, this is the avenue for you! For the pilot issue that will be published at the end of this calendar year, submissions close on 24 September. You can check the guidelines and submit your work here.
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TEDxKrea University was organised for the first time on 17 September, on Sri City campus This student-led initiative had the theme Dent the Universe, and it featured five speakers who have made a positive impact on the world, delivering remarkable talks. The event commenced at 3.00 pm with an address from Professor Nirmala Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Krea University and was followed by talks covering a wide range of topics, including AI's potential in tennis, the importance of organic food, and gender fluidity in fashion, among others. The event concluded at 7.00 pm and was followed by a celebratory dinner attended by the organising team, the administration, and the speakers. Overall, it proved to be an immensely successful event, drawing an audience of over 100 people and sparking numerous conversations that facilitated the exchange of ideas. Team TEDx looks forward to organizing more such events in the future.
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Documentaries, Depictions, Dialogues
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From 14-16 September, the University campus played host to Gender 360* - a three-day multimedia exploration that brought together distinguished specialists from media, policy, academia and practice to unpack ideas of gender, power and identity in Southasia, organised by LEAD at Krea University in collaboration with the Southasia Trust.
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Inaugurating the festival, Professor Nirmala Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Krea University emphasised addressing gender-based inequality and violence in South Asia through research and media. The panel, featuring Kanak Mani Dixit, Dr Swarna Rajagopalan, Visiting Professor of Political Science, SIAS, Prof Bishnu Mohapatra, Director of Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study and Professor of Politics, Laxmi Murthy, and Mitu Varma, stressed building solidarity in South Asia to tackle issues affecting a fourth of the world's population with high poverty rates. They highlighted the importance of examining people's needs beyond the nation-state concept to address gender inequity.
Day 3 of Gender 360* featured a workshop led by Laxmi Murthy on challenging the visual portrayal of sexual violence against women in South Asia. Attendees explored strategies to transform these depictions and their role in advocacy for women's issues.
A panel discussion on Towards Safe and Thriving Spaces for All Genders: Lessons from Research and Practice on Day 3, moderated by Dr Geeti Das, Assistant Professor of Politics, SIAS, Krea University explored safe spaces for all genders, featuring Meera Sundarrajan from Gender and Policy Lab, Greater Chennai Corporation, Dr Niveditha Menon from Centre for Budget and Policy Studies, and Dr Proma Raychaudhury, Assistant Professor of Politics, SIAS, Krea University. They discussed safety in physical and digital spaces, equitable access, women's representation, and spatial conflicts among socio-economic segments.
The festival screened eight films from Film Southasia and hosted the exhibition Create, Collaborate, Catalyze by Laxmi Murthy and Pawas Manandhar. This multimedia exhibit explored the roots of sexual violence against women in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, aiming to inspire new perspectives and discussions.
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When Talent meets Traditions
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Textures of Traditions, a two-day cultural festival on 16 and 17 September at Kraft Retail Dining in Chennai, curated by Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh -- Faculty, Global Arts, Krea University and Bharatanatyam artiste -- featured a series of performances by artistes from across the country. The event included an Arts Market where artists from various fields gathered for a panel discussion on the development of arts and creative industries in our country, focussing on their foundational principles.
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Additionally, there was a Crafts Market and a workshop led by Dr Anita Ratnam, who explained the significance of understanding space utilisation in performing arts. The festival had a dance performance called Naan, Nee, Naam: Art of Dappankuthu to Parai, performed by students of Krea University and Loyola College, Chennai.
In the evening, the festival featured a scintillating performance by Ahmed Parvez, a Kashmiri artiste, followed by a Bharatanatyam performance. The overarching goal of this two-day festival was to promote artists from all over our country and facilitate the expansion of creative industries, aiming to make a meaningful impact on our society.
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Looking Back, Looking Forward
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In this engaging interview, Rajiv Mohapatra, alum, MBA Batch of 2011, IFMR GSB at Krea University and recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award at Krea University's Convocation 2023, talks about his strong ties to his alma mater and how it has significantly influenced his career and life. He currently holds the position of Principal Product Manager at Oracle Financial Services Software Limited. The interview features Prof Balasubramanian G, Senior Professor, and Advisor in Finance, Accounting & Quantitative Finance at IFMR GSB in conversation with him.
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As students approach the upcoming end-of-trimester examinations and submission deadlines, we recognise the importance of assisting them in streamlining their academic preparations and making your life easier. This week's wellness post throws light on three impactful goal-setting tips designed to enhance and elevate their performance.
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If you have time this weekend, please do check these productions and publications from the recent past, give them a listen, watch or read.
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Reconstructing Narratives: Water, Land, Sustainability
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Imprints: Arts Past Forward
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Shelf Life - A Library Campaign
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