A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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The promise that comes with a university journey is unparalleled, it is one of evolution, growth, liberty, humility and hope. As we close in on another term soon, pause and kick-off the next, the cycle continues - of generating knowledge, assimilating lessons, and application of learnings into facilitating change.
This week witnessed a kaleidoscope of events, straddling the arts and sciences. While the inaugural Krea Kalotsavam, hosted sessions, each as rich and vibrant as the other; Physics at Krea curated events that left participants starry eyed or tickled their brain cells. Bolt, Krea Sports extravaganza also unrolls today. Faculty continued to write chapters in research, students continued to enthusiastically push the boundaries of classroom walls and staff worked meticulously both in front and behind the scenes. This is the essence of Krea, spread into a mosaic created by the determination of each stakeholder within the university.
As we pack in news from another week in the Kreaverse, we look ahead to another phase of promises, of continuing to build a culture of sensitivity, empathy and critical thinking; and of questioning the status quo with courage and compassion.
If you have news to share with the Krea community, we invite you to connect with us at all.commsteam@krea.edu.in
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We are thrilled to share Professor Bishnu Mohapatra's most recent volume of poetry, Barshavatara, has been published in English translation as Rain Incarnations by Speaking Tiger Books. The Odia volume was published in 2022 by Paschima Publications, Bhubaneswar. Professor Mohapatra is Professor, Politics, SIAS and Director, Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Krea University.
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Dr Vivek Tewary, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, SIAS recently delivered a lecture at a discussion meeting on ‘Quantitative Theory of Homogenization’ at IIT Bombay held from 17 to 22 February 2025. Dr Tewary’s lecture was titled, 'Schauder Estimates for Divergence-Form Systems’.
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Dr Chirag Dhara, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, SIAS delivered a talk at the Prof R Ananthakrishnan Colloquium at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune on 25 February 2025. The talk was titled “Is India a good or bad performer on climate change?”
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Dr Srajana Kaikini, Assistant Professor, Philosophy, SIAS has penned a book chapter, The Plant Studies of K. Venkatappa : The Artist's Kinship with Nature, Truth, and Rationality that has been published as part of the book Nation, Region, Modernity: The Art of K. Venkatappa, Routledge India (2025) edited by Deeptha Achar and N Pushpamala. In her chapter, Dr Kaikini situates the philosophical bearings of Venkatappa’s aesthetic and his pre-occupation with truth, nature and scientific precision by tracing his creative kinship with his contemporaries—C V Raman, the scientist, James H Cousins, the theosophist and B G L Swamy, the botanist.
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Krea Summer School (KSS) is a week-long immersive residential programme that introduces students to a wide variety of established and emerging fields of inquiry not covered in school curricula. At KSS, students get to broaden their perspectives, deepen their interests, and get a glimpse into the world of higher learning. A chance to engage in diverse, unique, interwoven courses. First round of registration closes on 1 March 2025. If you may know of a school student or parent interested in the programme, please direct them here.
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A glimpse into two days of energy, competition, and celebration at IFMR GSB.
Image Courtesy - Team Shutterbugs, Media Lab, Krea University and PR Committee, IFMR GSB
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Every year, 28 February is celebrated as National Science Day in India to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect for which C V Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Here is a glimpse into the curated events by Physics at Krea on the occasion.
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On 26 February 2025 from 7.00 - 8.00 pm on the terrace of the JSW Academic Building, the Krea community got together to look up at the skies.
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Phys-Wiz-Quiz on 27 February 2025 was a quiz on all things Physics. Questions were based on Physics history, Physics personalities, Physics in science fiction, and Physics phenomena.
The events conclude with the movie screening of Interstellar today from 9.00 pm - 12.00 am.
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Rewind - Krea Kalotsavam 2025
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The Office of Student Life (OSL) at Krea University hosted a vibrant celebration of India’s artistic heritage. Unrolling an exciting lineup of dance and music performances, immersive workshops, and creative experiences. Catch a glimpse from this week’s concluding sessions.
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SAHAS, the Adventure Club at SIAS recently concluded yet another adventurous trip to Seshachalam Forests. Here is an abridged account from Team SAHAS.
Ever imagined how lucky one must be to witness a sunrise, wildlife, forests, rivers, mountain climbing, and a sunset all on the same day? We experienced that on our unforgettable journey to Seshachalam Forests and Puligundu Rock Mountain on Sunday, 23 February. The trek started at 4.00 am, with 35 enthusiastic Sahasis, and by 10.00 am, we reached the breathtaking Seshachalam forests, eager to step into nature’s quiet beauty. We also visited Mamandur waterfalls to experience the calm water and beautiful locations. The trail was lined with tall bamboo trees, and a river flowed gently beside us. After an hour of walking, we came across a crystal-clear stream. Lunch felt like a reward for the morning adventure, inclusive under the one-day package; we had the delicious Andhra meal, which felt relaxing after trekking through the scorching heat!
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But the real surprise was still to come. Instead of heading back to campus, the bus took an unexpected turn. Three hours later, we found ourselves at the foot of Puligundu Rock Mountain. Puligundu stood tall at nearly 1000 feet, resembling a Shiva Lingam from a distance. At its base lay the ancient temple of Puli Gunteswara. Following a tough climb and an even tougher descent, and a few dosa breaks, the team reached the campus at midnight, concluding an extraordinary experience of towering cliffs, breathtaking views, forests, rivers, starry skies—all bunched into an unforgettable memory.
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Dr Suryodaya Sharma, Assistant Professor, Psychology, SIAS, delivered a talk on 'It’s all in the mindset': Dilemmas of Asymmetries in the Savarna ‘Caste Talks' on 25 February 2025 as part of a Krea Sociology and Social Anthropology Talk.
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Reimagining Higher Education
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A talk titled, ‘Reimagining Higher Education Lessons from the New Global Universities’ by Professor Bryan Penprase is slated for 18 March 2025, at 2:30 pm, at 1 G, New Academic Block.
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If you may know of a budding researcher at the crossroads to making their doctoral decision, please invite them to an extensive Virtual Open House that could help gain clarity.
Join us through various days in March 2025, lined with informative sessions, from Admissions process, unique research areas, methodologies, coursework, the multi-faceted mentors, the extraordinary ecosystem, to the expansive workspace.
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Krea-CWP Faculty Head to Kashmir
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Faculty members of Centre for Writing and Pedagogy (Krea-CWP) - Dr Anannya Dasgupta, Director; Neha Mishra, Assistant Professor of Practice and Sayantan Datta, Assistant Professor of Practice are heading to Srinagar to conduct a weeklong workshop at the University of Kashmir from 3-7 March 2025. This workshop is hosted by the English department for MA students and research scholars in Literature and the Social Sciences.
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