Interactions/Discussions
Interaction with the Delegation from Uganda

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 ...

Roundtable on ‘Navigating Complexities: India’s Strategic Ties with Taliban 2.0’

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 Bilq...

Talk by Ambassador of Norway to India; India-Norway Collaboration on Climate Change, Arctic, Maritime, and Sustainable Blue Economy

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 spo...

Exhibition and Panel Discussion on ‘The Never-Ending Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh’

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 religiou...

Prospects of India’s Engagement in the Indian Ocean Region in the Blue Economy Sector

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 ta...

The Third Battle of Panipat- India’s Most Momentous Battle

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 ra...

India-South Africa Relations

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 ...

Interaction with Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd

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 ...

Discussion on Agricultural Growth with Climate-Resilient Technologies for a Sustainable Future

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 ...

Book discussion on Changing Geopolitics of Global Communication

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 o...

VIF Europe Expert Group Meeting- Panel Discussion India-EU FTA: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

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. A...

Role of the Legal Profession for Viksit Bharat

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 ...

Unleashing Tomorrow- A Journey into the Artificial Intelligence Frontier

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 opt...

Interaction with the Visiting Delegation from Danish Foreign Policy Society

On December 3, 2024, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted an interaction with a delegation from the Danish Foreign Policy Society, Copenhagen, Denmark. The Danish Foreign Policy Society was formed on December 31, 1946, mainly by...

VIF-Habibie Centre Joint Seminar

On November 27, 2024 the Vivekananda International Foundation in collaboration with the Habibi Center, hosted a commemorative Indonesia joint seminar, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Indonesia. The seminar served a...

Quantum Artificial Intelligence- Implications for National Security

Under the S&T series, the VIF organised a talk on “Quantum Artificial Intelligence (QAI): Implications for National Security” by Wg Cdr Srambikal Sudhakaran (Retd), CEO and Co-founder of QuGates Technologies, on 19 November 2024. The talk fo...

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