Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

Anurag Sharma, Senior Research Associate, VIF

As a part of Science and Technology (S&T) series, the VIF organised a talk by Shri Virat Bhatia, Managing Director, Apple India, who spoke on “Electronics, Trade and Geopolitics” at the VIF on 21 September 2023. The talk was followed by a...

September 21, 2023

Technological and Scientific Studies
Tags: Apple India, Electronics, trade, World Order

VIF-FICCI Homeland Security Conference 2023: Cyber, AI & Data Analytics for Internal Security

There has been much contemplation on the development of new technologies and their role in the progress of our societies. It is widely observed that when a nation is on a progress path with new technologies, the security aspect has been the...

September 15, 2023

National Security and Strategic Studies, Technological and Scientific Studies
Tags: AI, Cyber, Data Analytics, Homeland Security, Internal Security

Vimarsh on Practical Gaṇita vs Religious Mathematics

On 14th September 2023, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a Vimarsh on the topic “Practical Gaṇita vs Religious Mathematics" by Prof. C.K Raju. Prof Raju is PhD from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata and was a member...

September 14, 2023

Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Practical Gaṇita, Religious Mathematics

Hindutva and Comparative Religion

On 23rd August 2023, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a Vimarsh lecture on ‘Hindutva and Comparative Religion’ by Prof. Arvind Sharma. Prof. Sharma, formerly of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), is the Birks Professor...

August 23, 2023

Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Comparative Religion, Hindutva, Hindutva ideology, religion

US Experts Group Meeting on Actions, Counter-actions and Reconciliation: Trends in US-China Economic Relations

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a discussion on “Actions, Counter-actions and Reconciliation: Trends in US-China Economic Relations” on July 19, 2023 (Wednesday). Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, gave the opening...

August 21, 2023

International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: China, Reconciliation, US

Discussion on Hindutva and History

On 9th August 2023, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a round table discussion on ‘Hindutva and Secularism’ by Prof. Arvind Sharma. Prof. Sharma, formerly of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), is the Birks Professor of...

August 9, 2023

Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Hindu, Hindutva, History

The VIF Interaction with USISPF Delegation on ‘India-US Strategic Partnership: Focus on Technology Cooperation’

On 20 July 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized an interaction with the visiting US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) delegation, which was led by President and CEO, Dr Mukesh Aghi. The interaction covered a...

July 20, 2023

Technological and Scientific Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: India US Strategic Partnership, Technology Cooperation, USISPF Delegation

Indo-Pacific Experts Group Meeting on Surmounting Tensions over Taiwan: Implications and Options for India

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a discussion on “Surmounting Tensions over Taiwan: Implications and Options for India” on July 19, 2023 (Wednesday). Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, gave the opening remarks and Amb....

July 19, 2023

International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Indo-Pacific, Taiwan

Discussion on Outcomes of PM Dahal’s Visit and Developing Indo-Nepalese Relationship

Aarushi Gupta

On 19 July 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Outcomes of PM Dahal’s Visit and Developing Indo-Nepalese Relationship”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by...

July 19, 2023

Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: Gautam Buddha International Airport, India, PM Dahal Visit

Ayurveda: Holistic Science of Well Being for the World

On 15th and 16th July, 2023, Vivekananda International Foundation organised a National conference on the Ayurveda: Holistic Science of Well Being for the World in collaboration with IIAS (Indian Institute of Advanced Studies), Shimla and...

July 15, 2023

Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Ayurveda, G20, holistic health, One Health, Traditional Medicine, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Discussion on India-US Space Engagements

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), New Delhi in collaboration with the Indian Space Association (ISpA), New Delhi, organised a roundtable discussion on ‘India-US Space Engagements’ at the VIF on 10 July 2023. Director General (DG...

July 10, 2023

Technological and Scientific Studies
Tags: Artemis Accords, Export Controls, geopolitics of space, iCET, INDUS-X initiative, ISRO, moon agreement, NASA, Outer Space Treaty, space collaboration, space resources, space technologies

Discussion on Hindutva and Caste

On 5th July 2023, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a Vimarsh public lecture on ‘Hindutva and Religion’ by Prof. Arvind Sharma. Prof. Sharma, formerly of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), is the Birks Professor of...

July 5, 2023

Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Caste, Casteism, Hindutva, Nalanda

Round Table Discussion on ‘Quantum Technology and the Changing Nature of Warfare’

Quantum Technology (QT) is an emerging field of quantum physics and quantum engineering that relies on the properties of quantum mechanics, especially quantum superposition, quantum entanglement, and quantum tunneling. The development of QT is...

July 3, 2023

Technological and Scientific Studies
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Discussion on Strategic Outcomes and Lessons Learnt from the Shangri-La Dialogue for the Region and India

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a discussion on "Strategic Outcomes and Lessons Learnt from the Shangri-La Dialogue for the Region and India” on 26 June 2023. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, Chaired the session and...

June 26, 2023

Indo-Pacific, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: China, Indo-Pacific, Shangri-la dialogue

US Experts Group Meeting on Prime Minister Modi’s State Visit to the United States: Way Ahead in India-US Partnership