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Arya Samaj and Its Role in Nation-Building
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

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,...

June 25, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Arya Samaj, Delhi Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Dr. Arvind Gupta, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, Nation-Building, Viksit Bharat
Interaction with Chhatra Sansad InternNation Leadership Tour'25
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

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...

June 23, 2025
Governance and Political Studies
Tags: Chhatra Sansad, Dr Arvind Gupta, Ecosystems, Indian Ethos, Philosophical
VIF-Prospect Foundation Online Interaction on Op Sindoor
Esha Banerji, Research Assistant, VIF

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...

June 16, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Gaza Conflict, Global Security, Indo-Pacific, OP Sindoor
Talk by Mr. Noriaki Abe, Political Minister, Embassy of Japan
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

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...

June 13, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Embassy of Japan, Indo-Pacific, Noriaki Abe
Interaction with H.E. Mr. Xu Feihong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to India
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

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...

May 28, 2025
China, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Broader issues, China, India China Relations
The Battle of Zojila
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

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.

May 21, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: 7th Cavalry, Battle of Zojila, India, Indian history, Jammu and Kashmir State Forces, Kashmir, Lashkars, Maharaja Hari Singh, Pakistan, Stuart Light tanks, Warfare
Strengthening Partnership: PM Modi’s Visit and the Future of India-Sri Lanka Ties
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF

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...

May 19, 2025
Sri Lanka, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: India Sri Lanka relations, India Sri Lanka Ties, PM Modi
Interaction with Visiting Delegation from Naval Armament Depots of Naval HQ, MoD
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

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...

May 9, 2025
National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence
Tags: MoD, Naval Armament Depots, Strategic environment
Discussion on Navigating Trump's 2025 Tariffs on India
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

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...

April 16, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Global Trade, India, NITI Aayog, tariffs, US
US-China Contention and Trump Tariffs
Esha Banerji, Research Assistant, VIF

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...

April 15, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: China, Trump administration, Trump Tariffs, US
Talk by Amb Mohan Kumar on Future Trajectory of International Trade and Implications for India
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

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...

April 14, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: China, Free Trade Agreements, Indian trade, International trade, Tariff Rate Quotas, US, WTO
Significance of Sri Yamuna in the Culture and History of Bharat
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

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...

April 9, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Delhi, Flood, History of Bharat, Yamuna
Report of Seminar On India-Nepal Relations
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF
Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF

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...

April 3, 2025
Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: AIDIA, India-Nepal relations, India-Nepal Think Tank Summit, IPPAN, NICCI
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
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Civilization, Geopolitical Perspective, Kumbh Mela, Nagas, Upanishads, Vedas
Dating the Kurukshetra War
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

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...

March 24, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: ancient India, Archaeological Survey of India, ASI, Kurukshetra War, Mahabharata
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
Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Africa, diaspora, Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas, Uganda
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