A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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Every Friday, we hit your inbox with the highlights of what transpired in the world of Krea, Kreaverse as we call it. When we launched Krea, this Week, it was an attempt to embody what the Krea community would do as we meet each other in the bylanes of our workspace, indulge in spontaneous conversations, experience sudden spurts of ideas and a sense of companionship, and construct a space, beyond the tangible realms. As we reminisce about the two years that have passed since we launched our weekly dispatch, we can't but feel humbled at the promise and potential that our community has showcased and continues to, week on week.
And here we are, looking back at Krea, this week, tracing milestones, achievements, and innumerable moments of celebration. The Kreaverse is teeming with activities, achievements and aspirations, as we race toward the summer break. A brief snapshot of these, as you scroll down.
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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IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) in collaboration with the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) is hosting a conference on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Agriculture: Strategies for Sustainable Development in South Asia. The event is scheduled for 17-19 March 2025 at SH1, Krea University campus. The programme includes: Inaugural Lecture on 'Understanding the linkages between Climate Change and Economic Development: Lessons from India' by Professor K Narayanan, Professor and Head, Economics, IIT Bombay; Plenary Session on 'Climate Change, Food Security and Gender' with Professor Sridevi G, University of Hyderabad; Panel Discussion on Agriculture and Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in South Asia with Dr Chandra Sekhar Bahinipati, Associate Professor and Head, HSS, IIT Tirupati, and Professor Madhuri Saripalle, Professor of Economics, and Chairperson, MBA Programme, IFMR GSB; and Special Lecture by Sharon Buteau, Executive Director, LEAD at Krea University on Sustainable Livelihoods and Gender. The concluding day will witness a Valedictory Session on 'Agriculture and Climate Change' by Professor Barbara Harriss-White, Senior Research Fellow, School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies; Professor Emeritus of Development Studies; Emeritus Fellow of Wolfson College.
Full schedule here
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Dr Jyoti Kumari, Assistant Professor, Finance, Accounting and Quantitative Finance, IFMR GSB has been awarded the ICSSR Project Grant under the Major Research Projects Grant for 2024-25. The recommended title of the research project is, ‘The Role of Alternative Data in Expanding the Credit Access: A Study of Fintech Innovations in India.’
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Dr Sambaiah Gundimeda, Associate Professor, Politics, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) has published an essay, Telangana's SC subclassification risks reinforcing old inequities in Frontline (10 March 2025).
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Dr Proma Raychaudhury, Assistant Professor, Politics, SIAS recently published an op-ed in Bengali in Anandabazar Patrika. The piece provides an analysis of the Trump-Zelensky interaction through the lens of the performative approach to populist politics.
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Of Papers and Publications
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Kaustav Mehta, Teaching Fellow, Data Science, SIAS has had this undergraduate capstone thesis titled ‘Exploring comorbidity networks in mild traumatic brain injury subjects through graph theory: a traumatic brain injury model systems study’ published in BMC Neurology. The paper is co-authored by Dr Shyam Kumar Sudhakar, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, SIAS.
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Navigating Digital Transformation in BFSI Organisations
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IFMR GSB faculty members, Professor Srinivasan Kalyanasundaram, Professor of Practice, Professor Balasubramanian G, Senior Professor and Advisor, Finance, Accounting and Quantitative Finance and Professor Jayaram Ramakrishnan, Professor of Practice, Finance have authored an article titled, Navigating Digital Transformation in BFSI Organisations, published in the 25 March issue of The Management Accountant.
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New Vision of Sustainable Development
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Dr Chirag Dhara, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, SIAS along with Dr Soumyajit Bhar has penned an op-ed in The Hindu titled, The dangerous illusion cast by development rankings. The authors articulate a new vision of ‘sustainable development’. They discuss how the United Nations Development Program for decades has shaped how countries perceive progress and how their conception of development is outdated and dangerous - incompatible with advances in sustainability science. They propose a new conception of development for the 21st century.
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Guidance Without Exclusion
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The thirteenth session of IC3 Institute’s Continued Learning Series, "Guidance Without Exclusion” featured Poonam Prakash, Career Counseling Centre Coordinator, The Shri Ram Schools; Amanjit Kaur Ahuja, Director, Student Services, Krea University and G Sreepriya, a parent. The session focused on recognising the unique strengths of neurodivergent students and creating accessible career pathways tailored to individual needs.
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Sayantan Datta, Assistant Professor of Practice, Centre for Writing and Pedagogy (Krea-CWP) was at IISER Mohali, from 10-12 March 2025, moderating a panel discussion on 'Demystifying Fieldwork in Ecology' at the National Symposium on Avian Biology, 2025.
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A Talk on Writing for a Living
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Manipal Centre for Humanities hosted a talk with Prayaag Akbar, Visiting Associate Professor, Literature, SIAS titled ‘Writing for a Living: How, What, but also, Why?' on 13 March 2025. Prayaag is the author of two acclaimed works of fiction, Mother India (2024), recently released, and Leila (2017).
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Ananya Manikandan, MBA Cohort 2023-25, IFMR GSB secured the runner-up position in Vitarka, held as part of Fiesta’25 by FMS Delhi. The competition featured two rounds: Article Writing, where Ananya demonstrated analytical and articulation skills through thought-provoking articles, and Extempore, where she engaged in spontaneous speaking on contemporary societal issues.
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Sparsh Makharia, Vatsalya Betala, and Aarav Akali, UG Cohort 2022-26, SIAS secured 2nd place at the prestigious EMPOWER Hackathon, an inter-college competition hosted by IIM Ahmedabad’s Social Innovation Club (IDEOS), Ashoka University’s Social Impact Club (Anitya), and the CS Society of Ashoka University.
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On 11 March 2025, students, faculty and staff came together to bid adieu to the graduating MBA cohort of 2023-25. Here are few glimpses.
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The National Human Resource Development Network (NHRDN) Student Chapter at IFMR GSB, Krea University, hosted the HR Conclave 2025 on 8 March 2025. The event brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and aspiring professionals to engage in insightful discussions about the evolving landscape of human resources and leadership.
The event commenced with a compelling keynote address by Professor T V Rao, Founder President of NHRDN, on the theme "Effective People." A dynamic fireside chat followed, featuring distinguished HR professionals who shared their experiences, career-defining moments, and insights into the future of HR. The panellists includes Anil Santhapuri, Head - Academy for Management and Leadership Excellence, TVS Motor Company; Jayanthi Vaidyanathan, Vice President and Head of Human Resources, PayPal India; Megha Das, Head of Employer Branding, Communications, and Leadership Engagement at Sony Pictures Networks India and Rajagopal S, Tata Electronics, Hosur.
Report by Shivani Pramod, MBA Cohort of 2024-26
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On March 12, Krea University witnessed a mesmerising fusion of music, history, and cultural storytelling with SoniK-Intervention, an immersive musical experience presented by Global Arts and the Office of Student Life. This unique event transcended the boundaries of a traditional concert, offering the audience a deeply engaging exploration of Kashmir’s history and heritage through music and poetry. The performance featured singer-songwriter Zeeshaan Nabi and rapper UMX, two artists whose music blends multilingual poetry in Kashmiri (Koshur), Urdu, and English with an eclectic mix of folk, soft rock, folk rock, hip-hop, and experimental genres. Their evocative lyrics and dynamic soundscapes painted a vivid picture of Kashmir’s cultural richness, struggles, and resilience.
Report by Harshi Shah, UG Cohort of 2022-26
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On March 12 2025, the Gender and Consent Advocacy Volunteers organised a workshop on bystander intervention as part of the ‘Gender Equity Dialogues’ series. This session equipped participants with the knowledge and skills to recognise, respond to, and intervene in instances of sexual and gender-based violence. The workshop was conducted by the Imaara Survivor Support Foundation, an organisation dedicated to educating individuals in schools, colleges, workplaces, and communities on gender-based violence (GBV), effective bystander intervention techniques, survivor support, and fostering a culture of empathy and respect.
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Hosted by the Centre for Entrepreneurship (CFE), Zero to One 2025, the pre-seed funding round brought together Krea's brightest minds to pitch innovative startup ideas. On the final day, seven exceptional teams—Neovia, Our Clock, Orway, Southpaw Supply, Spotshare, Firefly, and All-Square—presented their solutions to a distinguished jury consisting of Professor Anil Srinivasan, Visiting Professor of Practice, SIAS; Dravisha Katoch, Community Lead at Antler India, and Manikandan Krishnan, co-founder of Kreedo Early Childhood Solution. Priya Vishwanath's Southpaw Supply took the top
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spot, winning a Rs 1.5 lakh grant, while Niveditha Rajesh's Orway secured a Rs 75,000 grant. Additionally, Muskan Aneja, Hemant Megavath, Aadya Jain, and Yashashree Gorle's Spotshare received a conditional offer from the judges.
Report by Dhruvi Dombe, Integrated MBA Cohort 2023-28
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The Boardroom Bidding event organised by Team Synergy, the HR Committee at IFMR GSB was successfully held on 7 March 2025. Nine teams engaged in intense strategic bidding and negotiation to build the most effective corporate board. Participants navigated a high-stakes environment, making critical decisions on leadership acquisition while balancing resources and corporate objectives. The competition tested strategic thinking, business acumen, and teamwork, offering an immersive experience in decision-making and corporate governance.
Report by Om Suryawanshi, MBA Cohort of 2024-26
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Layam, SIAS’ Music Club, showcased their production A Symphony Through Time, presented by the Western Subcommittee, on 6 March 2025. The performance featured a diverse range of genres, including Western Classical, Jazz, Country, Musical Theatre, Rock, R&B, Pop, and Indie. It was a great experience, which allowed the audience to travel through space and time and sing along. Each group displayed its unique charm—whether through the singer's tone and excitement or the instrumentalists' incredible skill.
Report by Pranvi Khare, UG Cohort of 2023-27
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TBD, SIAS’ Western Dance Competition Team, hosted a series of showcases over two days, exploring various emotions, ideas, and themes through original choreographed performances. The audience remained on the edge of their seats, clapping in awe of the dancers. By the end of the night, applause echoed through SH3, leaving everyone eager to see what TBD had in store next.
Report by Pranvi Khare, UG Cohort of 2023-27
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Glimpses from the Holi celebration on campus today
Images by Sia Bubna, Integrated MBA Cohort of 2023-27
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Bhasha Literatures and Conceptual Imagination
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Krea University in collaboration with The World Humanities Report (India/South Asia) is organising a two day workshop titled 'Bhasha Literatures and Conceptual Imagination' on 20 and 21 March 2025, 9.30 am to 6.30 pm, at NAB 1D and 2D respectively. The World Humanities Report (India/South Asia) is anchored by Professor Bishnu Mohapatra, Professor, Politics and Director - Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
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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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History at Krea and Krea-CWP, and Krea Literature Talk
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A talk on 'How to Read a Mughal Painting' by Ashwitha Jayakumar; writer, editor and publisher is slated for 19 March 2025, 2:30-4:30 pm at 2F - NAB. She will also deliver another talk on 'Putting the story into History' on 20 March 2025, 4:30-6:30 pm at JSW-3AB.
History and CWP Talk
Literature Talk
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Moturi Satyanarayana Centre Talk
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The Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences is organising a talk on 'Gold in India: Commodity, Communities, and Economic Circuits' by Professor Anindita Chakrabarti, Professor of Sociology, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kanpur on 19 March 2025, 2:30-4:30 pm at JSW-1A.
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A talk on 'Roots in Relation: The Painted Gardens of KCS Paniker' by Professor Rebecca Brown, SOAS, UK is slated for 20 March 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm at JSW-1A.
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A Talk on 'A Panel Discussion on the Spatial Turn in Psychology' by Dr Alex Bridger, Senior Lecturer in Social and Community Psychology at Leeds Beckett University; Dr Chan Arun-Pina, Postdoctoral Visiting Scholar at the City Institute at York University, and Dr Sabah Siddiqui, Assistant Professor, Psychology, SIAS is scheduled for21 March 2025, 5.30-7.30 pm at JSW-1B.
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Hear from Krea faculty members about the pivotal research they are leading, the ripples it creates in their discipline, and the impact it drives. In this episode, Dr Tanmoy Chakrabarty, Assistant Professor, Physics, SIAS, shares insights into his work as an experimental condensed matter physicist.
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