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Gītā for Millenia, Ninth Lecture
Rohith Krishna

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised the ninth session of ‘Gītā for the Millennia’, an online talk series based on Śrīmad Bhagavad Gītā by Swāmī Mitrānanda of Chinmaya Mission on November 14, 2022. Swāmiji began the talk with a...

November 14, 2022
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Bhagavad Gita, Geeta, Swami Chinmayananda, Swami Mitrananda
Seminar on ‘The State of Archeology in India (in 2022)’
Rohith Krishna

On 29 November, 2022, VIF organised a Seminar on ‘The State of Archeology in India (in 2022)’ led by Dr. Dilip Chakrabarty, Professor Emeritus, Department of Archeology, Cambridge University and Distinguished Fellow, VIF. The event was...

November 14, 2022
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: 20th century, Archaeological, Indian history, mediaeval India, valley civilisation, Vedic traditions
Interaction with Delegation from the Institute of Political and International Studies IPIS, Iran
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

On November 11, 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) had a discussion with a visiting delegation from Iran's Institute of Political and International Studies (IPIS). Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, delivered the introductory...

November 11, 2022
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: India, Iran, Russia-Ukraine
Talk on Indo-Indonesia Relations
Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Global and Regional Uncertainty and the Prospects for India-Indonesia Relations” on 10 November, 2022. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, chaired the session and gave welcome...

November 10, 2022
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: ASEAN, Energy Security, G20, India-Indonesia
Special Strategic Discussion- “Assassination attempt on Imran Khan and its Implications on India"
Aakriti Vinayak

Vivekananda International Foundation organized a Special Strategic Discussion on the topic “Assassination attempt on Imran Khan and its Implications onIndia” on 9th November 2022. The event was attended by Shri S Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF, Dr...

November 9, 2022
Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: Haqeeqi Azadi, Imran Khan, Shehbaz Sharif, Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan, Toshakhana case, Wazirabad
VIF-NIIA webinar on India-Nigeria relations under the “Connect Africa” Programme
Samir Bhattacharya

On 27th October, 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation organized a webinar on India-Nigeria relations with Nigerian Institute of International Studies (NIIA), a premium think tank based in Nigeria. This was the second event under “Connect...

October 27, 2022
Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: India-Africa, Nigerian, Terrorism
Discussion on Nepal’s Domestic Developments
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 18 October 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Nepal’s Domestic Developments”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by Shri Jay Nishaant's presentation. Dr Gupta stated...

October 18, 2022
Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: China, Communist Party of Nepal, Madhesh people, Nepal politics, NPR
Book Discussion- The Pashtuns: A Contested History authored by Shri Tilak Devasher
Aakriti Vinayak

On 14th October 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a book discussion on "The Pashtuns- A contested history”, authored by Shri Tilak Devahser. This is the fourth book by Mr. Devasher earlier three being Pakistan:...

October 14, 2022
Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: Afghanistan, artificial Durand line, Da Sanga Azadi Da, Pashtuns, Pashtunwali
VIF-RIAC Round Table on “Keeping Track of the Ukraine Crisis; New Phase and Progressing Strategic Implications”
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

The Russian International Affairs Council and Vivekananda International Foundation jointly organised an online Round Table on the Ukraine Crisis and its implications on October 13, 2022. The Round Table was jointly chaired by Dr. Andrey...

October 13, 2022
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Central Asia, Counter terrorism, Russia, Ukraine Crisis
MoU Signed between VIF and DRDO
Naval Jagota

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) agreed to establish mutual cooperation with the objective to enhance understanding of the role of technology in strengthening national...

October 13, 2022
National Security and Strategic Studies
Tags: Defence industry. DRDO, national security, technologies
VIF-Pathfinder Foundation Sri Lanka Bilateral Dialogue
Dr Sreeradha Datta

The online bilateral dialogue held on 11 Oct 2022 was co- chaired by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director Vivekananda International Foundation, India and former Amb. Bernard Goonetilleke, Chairman Pathfinder Foundation, Sri Lanka. The dialogue was...

October 11, 2022
Sri Lanka, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: China, India, USA
Book Release | Nationalism in the Study of Ancient Indian History and Towards a Nationalist Narrative of India's Ancient Past: Including Recent Research on the Indus Civilization authored by Dr. Dilip K. Chakraborti, Prof Emeritus, Cambridge University
Rohith Krishna

On 10 October 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a Book Release and Discussion on two books recently published by Aryan Books International and authored by Padmashri Dr. Dilip K. Chakraborty, Professor Emeritus of South...

October 10, 2022
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Ancient Indian History, India's Ancient Past, Indian archaeologists, Indian civilisations, nationalism
West Asia Experts Group Meeting
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

The West Asia Experts Group Meeting was held on 6 October 2022 by the Vivekananda International Foundation, the discussion was focused on "Morocco’s Foreign Policy and India-Morocco Relations". The key speaker for the session was Mr. Mohamed...

October 6, 2022
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Africa, Arab, civilizational bonds, French, India-Morocco Relations
Release and Discussion on Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0
Rohith Krishna

On 30 September 2022, VIF organized the release and discussion on Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0, a book authored by Shri. Rajiv Malhotra and Shri. Vijaya Viswanathan. Apart from the authors, the panel consisted of Lt. Gen. Ravi...

September 30, 2022
Governance and Political Studies
Tags: Breaking India, civilizing mission, Snakes in the Ganga
Trilateral Web Conference on "Emerging Strategic Environment in the Indo-Pacific"
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation organized a trilateral webinar with the Japan Institute of National Fundamentals and the Prospect Foundation on 29 September 2022 on "Emerging Strategic Environment in the Indo-Pacific". After initial...

September 29, 2022
Indo-Pacific, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: East China Sea, India-China Border, National Fundamentals, South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, US-led Freedom
Discussion on Myanmar’s Relations with Its Neighbouring Countries
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 28 September 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a discussion on “Myanmar’s Relations with Its Neighbouring Countries”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF gave the introductory remarks. Myanmar has experienced a fundamental...

September 28, 2022
Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: China's strategy, Myanmar, Tatmadaw
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