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Kumbh Mela from a National and Geopolitical Perspective
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On March 25, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a talk on Kumbh Mela from a National and Geopolitical Perspective by Shri Swaminathan Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF. He is a renowned Indian writer, journalist, and public...

March 25, 2025
Tags: Civilization, Geopolitical Perspective, Kumbh Mela, Nagas, Upanishads, Vedas, Historical and Civilisational Studies
Interaction with the Delegation from Uganda
Dr Shambhavi Anand, Research Assistant, VIF

On 20 March, 2025, VIF hosted a delegation from Uganda led by Ambassador Jonny M. Muhindo, Head, Diaspora Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Uganda. Mr. Bagonza Mohammed, Head of Diaspora Affairs Unit, State House; Ms. Birungi...

March 20, 2025
Tags: Africa, diaspora, Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas, Uganda, Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy
Global Dialogues and Strategic Perspectives: Interaction with Visiting Delegations- March 2025
Dr Shreya Sinha, Research Associate, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted several delegations on the sidelines of The Raisina Dialogue, an annual multilateral conference held in New Delhi, from March 17-19, 2025. Representing premier think-tanks and eminent...

March 17, 2025
Tags: Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Kenya, Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine, USA, International Relations and Diplomacy
Roundtable on ‘Navigating Complexities: India’s Strategic Ties with Taliban 2.0’
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF

On 07 March 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a Roundtable on “Navigating Complexities: India’s Strategic Ties with Taliban 2.0”. The panel included Ambassador Jayant Prasad, Prof (Dr.) Raghav Sharma, Prof Bilquees...

March 7, 2025
Tags: Afghanistan, Jayant Prasad, NATO, Taliban 2.0, US, Neighbourhood Studies
Talk by Ambassador of Norway to India; India-Norway Collaboration on Climate Change, Arctic, Maritime, and Sustainable Blue Economy
Dr Shreya Sinha, Research Associate, VIF

On March 3, 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a talk by the Ambassador of Norway to India Amb. Ms. May-Elin Stener on India-Norway collaboration on Climate Change, Arctic, Maritime, and Sustainable Blue Economy. She...

March 3, 2025
Tags: Arctic, Arctic Council, Blue Economy, Climate Change, EFTA, India, India-Nordic Summit, Maritime, Norway, Russia-Ukraine War, International Relations and Diplomacy
Vimarsh on Archaeologists of Independent India Major Personalities and Their Work
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On February 25, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a Vimarsh on the book ‘Archaeologists of Independent India- Major Personalities and Their Work’ by Dr. Dilip K. Chakrabarti, a distinguished historian and archaeologist,...

February 25, 2025
Tags: Archaeologists of India, archaeology, ASI, Colonial Indology, Indian Archaeology, Western archaeology, Historical and Civilisational Studies
Exhibition and Panel Discussion on ‘The Never-Ending Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh’
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On February 24, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized an exhibition and panel discussion titled ‘The Never-Ending Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh,’ drawing attention to the ongoing violence faced by religious and...

February 24, 2025
Tags: Bangladesh, Hindu population, Minorities in Bangladesh, Muslims, Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies
Prospects of India’s Engagement in the Indian Ocean Region in the Blue Economy Sector
Dr Shambhavi Anand, Research Assistant, VIF

On February, 10 2025 the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a talk by Professor V N Attri. The talk began with Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, delivering the opening remarks. Distinguished members of various institutions and think...

February 10, 2025
Tags: Blue Economy, Indian Ocean Region, IORA, Indian Ocean Region, International Relations and Diplomacy
The Third Battle of Panipat- India’s Most Momentous Battle
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On January 22, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a talk on 'The Third Battle of Panipat- India’s most momentous battle' by Col. Ajay Singh (Retd.). He has authored multiple books and over 200 articles in a wide range of...

January 22, 2025
Tags: Indian history, Maratha Empire, Third Battle of Panipat, Historical and Civilisational Studies
India-South Africa Relations
Dr Shambhavi Anand, Research Assistant, VIF
Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF

On January 20, 2025 the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a talk by High Commissioner of South Africa to India, Dr. Anil Sooklal. During the opening remarks Dr. Arvind Gupta highlighted the well accomplished and extensive career of...

January 20, 2025
Tags: Anil Sooklal, BRICS, diaspora, G20, South Africa, Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy
Interaction with Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd
Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF

On January 13, 2025, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interaction with a visiting scholar Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd of Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The interaction was to obtain a brief on the current situation in...

January 13, 2025
Tags: China, EAOs, Indo-Pacific, International diaspora, Myanmar, Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies
Discussion on Agricultural Growth with Climate-Resilient Technologies for a Sustainable Future
Dr Saroj Bishoyi, Senior Fellow, VIF

The VIF in collaboration with Primus Partners, New Delhi held a brainstorming session on “Agricultural Growth with Climate-Resilient Technologies for a Sustainable Future” on 8 January 2025. The session focussed on the role of technology in...

January 8, 2025
Tags: Agricultural Growth, Agritech, Climate Change, Climate-Resilient, Sustainable Future, technologies, Technological and Scientific Studies
Book discussion on Changing Geopolitics of Global Communication
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

On January 2, 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a discussion on Professor Daya Thussu’s book, Changing Geopolitics of Global Communication. The session began with opening remarks by Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director of VIF,...

January 2, 2025
Tags: Changing Geopolitics, Daya Thussu, Global Communication, Soft Power, International Relations and Diplomacy
VIF Europe Expert Group Meeting- Panel Discussion India-EU FTA: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Dr Shreya Sinha, Research Associate, VIF

On December 12, 2024, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), as a part of their Europe Expert Group Meeting, hosted a Panel Discussion on the India-EU FTA: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead. The session was chaired by Amb....

December 12, 2024
Tags: European Union, FTA, India, Industry, investment, Negotiation Strategies, trade, Europe, International Relations and Diplomacy
Role of the Legal Profession for Viksit Bharat
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

On 11th December, 2024 Vivekananda International Foundation organized a talk on “Role of the Legal Profession for Viksit Bharat”. Opening and welcome remarks were made by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, during which he introduced the speaker and...

December 11, 2024
Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, court., judicial, Law, Legal framework, Legal system, technology
Unleashing Tomorrow- A Journey into the Artificial Intelligence Frontier
Dr Saroj Bishoyi, Senior Fellow, VIF

In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into defence strategies emerges as a paramount imperative, reshaping the landscape of modern warfare. From enhancing situational awareness to...

December 5, 2024
Tags: artificial intelligence, Cyber Security, Technological and Scientific Studies
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