Event Reports
Arya Samaj and Its Role in Nation-Building

On June 25, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on “Arya Samaj and its Role in Nation-Building”. Sri Vinay Arya, General Secretary, Delhi Arya Pratinidhi Sabha; Prof. Dinesh Chandra Shastri, Vice Chancellor,...

Interaction with Chhatra Sansad InternNation Leadership Tour'25

On 23 June 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a delegation of 45 student leaders as part of the InternNation Leadership Tour’25, an initiative of Chhatra Sansad. The InternNation Leadership Tour’25 is a week-long...

VIF-Prospect Foundation Online Interaction on Op Sindoor

A delegation from Prospect Foundation visited the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) on 16 June 2025. The interaction was attended by Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director (VIF), Lt. General R. K. Sawhney (Retd.), Brig Vinod Anand, Air Marshal S.P...

Talk by Mr. Noriaki Abe, Political Minister, Embassy of Japan

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a closed-door talk by Mr. Noriaki Abe, Political Minister at the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi, on 13 June 2025. Speaking on the theme “Japan’s Security Policies Now: Proactive and Pragmatic...

Interaction with H.E. Mr. Xu Feihong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to India

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted an interaction with H.E. Mr. Xu Feihong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to India, on 28 May 2025. The meeting was chaired by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF and attended by Lt...

The Battle of Zojila

On May 21, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a talk on 'The Battle of Zolila' by Col. Ajay Singh (Retd). He has authored multiple books and over 200 articles in a wide range of genres.

Strengthening Partnership: PM Modi’s Visit and the Future of India-Sri Lanka Ties

On 19 May 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a Roundtable on “Strengthening Partnership: PM Modi’s Visit and the Future of India-Sri Lanka Ties”. The panel included Ambassador Ashok Kantha, Ambassador Yash Sinha, Mr...

Interaction with Visiting Delegation from Naval Armament Depots of Naval HQ, MoD

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a high-level interaction with a visiting delegation from the Naval Armament Depots, Naval HQ, Ministry of Defence, on 9 May 2025. The session began with welcome remarks from Lt Gen Ravi...

Discussion on Navigating Trump's 2025 Tariffs on India

The VIF held a discussion on "Navigating Trump's 2025 Tariffs on India" on 16 April 2025. After Opening Remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, there were two initial presentations by Dr Rajiv Kumar, Former Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog and Mr...

US-China Contention and Trump Tariffs

On 15 April 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held a meeting titled “US-China Contention and Trump Tariffs” where a comprehensive and thought-provoking briefing was delivered, focusing on the current state and future...

Talk by Amb Mohan Kumar on Future Trajectory of International Trade and Implications for India

The VIF held a talk by Amb Mohan Kumar, Dean/Professor at OP Jindal Global University on 14 April 2025 on "Future Trajectory of International Trade and Implications for India”. After initial remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, Amb Kumar...

Significance of Sri Yamuna in the Culture and History of Bharat

On April 9, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a round table discussion on the ‘Significance of Sri Yamuna in the Culture and History of Bharat’. Prof Rajiv Sinha, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of...

Report of Seminar On India-Nepal Relations

On April 3, 2025 Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi in collaboration, with Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, Kathmandu, Nepal organized a full day seminar on “India-Nepal Relations” as part of the India-Nepal...

Kumbh Mela from a National and Geopolitical Perspective

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...

Dating the Kurukshetra War

On March 24, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a panel discussion on ‘Dating the Kurukshetra War.' Dr Vedveer Arya, Joint Secy, Ministry of Defence (Finance), and Dr Yadubir Singh Rawat, DG Archaeological Survey of India...

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...

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