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🎓 Successful Conclusion of Capacity Building Programme! 🎉
The 12-day Capacity Building Programme on Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India concluded with an insightful Valedictory Session by Sachchidanand Joshi (Member Secretary, IGNCA).
Participants received their completion certificates, marking their journey of learning and research. 📜✨
A big thanks to CPDHE (UGC-MMITC, University of Delhi), and ICSSR for supporting this academic endeavour!
📢 VALEDICTORY SESSION – CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME 🎓📜
📅 Date: March 29, 2025 | Day 12 of the Programme
🎤 Speaker: Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA
This programme has been an enriching academic journey, fostering research and dialogue on India’s rich cultural and political heritage.
🔹 Organised by:
✅ India Foundation
✅ CPDHE, UGC-MMITC, University of Delhi
✅ Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR)
India Foundation hosted the 27th Breakfast Briefing on 29th March, featuring Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman (Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India).
The briefing was attended by ambassadors from multiple missions.
‘A Middle Path for the Judiciary’
Article published in The Indian Express on March 29, 2025 as a part of Dr Ram Madhav’s weekly column titled ‘Ram Rajya’.
🔗 Link for the full article : https://www.rammadhav.in/articles/a-middle-path-for-the-judiciary/
The participants of the Capacity Building Programme, organised by India Foundation, held an interaction with the senior leadership of India Foundation, including Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha, Chairman Board of Trustee, Maj Gen Dhruv Katoch and Capt Alok Bansal, Directors of India Foundation.
The participants of the Capacity Building Programme, organised by India Foundation, held an interaction with the senior leadership of India Foundation, including Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha, Chairman Board of Trustee, Maj Gen Dhruv Katoch and Capt Alok Bansal, Directors of India Foundation.
Dr Shristi Pukhrem, Deputy Director (Academics & Research), India Foundation was part of the Indo-Pacific Thinkers Programme organised by UK FCDCO and British High Commission hosted in London.
📢 Day 11 of the Capacity Building Programme continues with insightful sessions!
📅 Date: March 28, 2025
🎙 Distinguished Speakers:
🔹 Sanjay Paswan (Member, Bihar Legislative Council) – Kabir & His Philosophy
🔹 Manjit Singh (University of Delhi) – Life & Legacy of Guru Nanak
📍 Organised by: India Foundation | CPDHE, UGC-MMTTC, University of Delhi | ICSSR
The ICSSR-sponsored Capacity Building Programme successfully concluded its Day 10 session on “Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India” on March 27, 2025.
✨Distinguished Speakers :
🔹 Prof. Chander Shekhar (University of Delhi) provided deep insights into the Political Thought of Ziauddin Barani.
🔹 Dr. Kedar Phalke (Historian & Author) analyzed Abul Fazl’s Political Thought and its influence on Indian administration.
🔹 Prof. Raziuddin Aquil (University of Delhi) explored the Philosophy & Contributions of Sufi Traditions in shaping India’s socio-cultural fabric.
India Foundation is delighted to announce the 3rd BIMSTEC Dialogue, which will take place from April 1-3, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand, in collaboration with the India Study Centre at Chulalongkorn University and the BIMSTEC Secretariat.
In this edition, we bring together policymakers, experts and leaders to discuss the future of regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean Region.
📢 Day 9 of the Capacity Building Programme on Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India.
🗓️March 26, 2025
🌟Distinguished Speakers:
🔸 Harisha GB (Philosopher & Author) will speak on Basavanna
🔸Ratnottama Das (University of Delhi) on Sankaradev
🔸Advaitavadini Kaul (Academic, Author & Editor) on Laleshwari
📍 Organized by India Foundation, CPDHE (UGC-MMTTC, University of Delhi), & ICSSR.
✅ Day 8 of the Capacity Building Programme was a day of deep insights as we explored the wisdom of Adi Shankaracharya and Thiruvalluvar in the context of India’s cultural and political traditions.
Distinguished Speakers :
🎤 Subamanian Chidambaram (Cummins, India) shared thought-provoking perspectives on Adi Shankaracharya’s philosophy.
🎤 Sudha Seshayan (Central Institute of Classical Tamil) enlightened us on Thiruvalluvar’s timeless teachings.
Stay connected for more such enriching discussions. ✨
India Foundation, in collaboration with India Habitate Centre, organised a book discussion on the book, ‘Our Constitution Our Pride’ by Dr Ram Madhav, President, India Foundation on 25 March 2025 at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre.
The panel consisted of Shri Shekhar Gupta, Founder & Editor-in-chief, ThePrint; Shri Vikramjit Banerjee, Additional Solicitor General of India; and Shri Swapan Dasgupta, Former Member of Parliament & Distinguished Fellow, India Foundation.
📢 Day 8 of the Capacity Building Programme on Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India
🗓 Date: March 25, 2025
We are excited to host two distinguished speakers:
🎤 Subamanian Chidambaram (Cummins, India) – Speaking on Adi Shankaracharya
🎤 Sudha Seshayan (Central Institute of Classical Tamil) – Discussing Thiruvalluvar
Organized by India Foundation, CPDHE (University of Delhi), UGC-MMTTC, and ICSSR, this session will explore the deep wisdom and influence of these great thinkers.
Day 7 of the Capacity Building Programme on Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India was an enriching experience! The session featured thought provoking discussions on Buddhist & Jain political thought along with Philosophies of Gargi & Maitreyi.
🎤 Key Takeaways from Our Distinguished Speakers:
✅ Balaganapathi Devarakonda (University of Delhi) – Explored the nuances of Buddhist Political Thought and its relevance today.
✅ Pankaj Jain (FLAME University) – Offered deep insights into Jain Political Thought and its impact on governance.
✅ Prerna Malhotra (University of Delhi) – Highlighted Gargi’s philosophical contributions and their significance.
✅ Deepak Kalia (University of Delhi) – Shed light on Maitreyī’s wisdom and her role in ancient intellectual traditions.
📢Day 7 of the Capacity Building Programme on Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India
🗓️ March 24, 2025
🎤 Distinguished Speakers:
🔹 Balaganapathi Devarakonda (University of Delhi) - Buddhist Political Thought
🔹 Pankaj Jain (FLAME University) - Jain Political Thought
🔹 Prerna Malhotra (University of Delhi) - Philosophy of Gargi
🔹 Deepak Kalia (University of Delhi) - Maitreyī’s Wisdom & Contributions
📍 Organised by:
India Foundation | CPDHE, UGC-MMTTC, University of Delhi | ICSSR
On March 22, 2025, we had an insightful session on Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India.
🎤 Neena Bansal spoke on Political Thought of Brihaspati, shedding light on his philosophies and governance ideas.
🎤 Rajvir Sharma discussed Political & Strategic Thought of Kautilya, emphasizing his contributions to statecraft and strategy.
Their insights provided a deeper understanding of India’s intellectual and strategic traditions.
‘Once Upon A Ruler’
Article published in The Indian Express on March 22, 2025 as a part of Dr Ram Madhav’s weekly column titled ‘Ram Rajya’.
🔗 Link for the full article : https://www.rammadhav.in/articles/once-upon-a-ruler/
On 21 March 2025, India Foundation hosted the Second Round of ‘Technology Ecosystem Roundtable,’ chaired by Dr Ram Madhav, President of India Foundation, and Shri Jayant Sinha, Former Minister of State for Finance & Civil Aviation, along with key stakeholders from industry, government and academia.
India Foundation, in collaboration with India Habitat Centre, is organising a Book Discussion on the book ‘Our Constitution Our Pride’ by Dr Ram Madhav, President of India Foundation at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 25 March 2025 (Tuesday) from 6 PM onwards.
Shri Shekhar Gupta, Senior Journalist; Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Print, Shri Vikramjit Banerjee, Additional Solicitor General of India and Shri Swapan Dasgupta, Former MP (Rajya Sabha) & Distinguished Fellow India Foundation will discuss the book with the author.
Those interested in attending may fill the form.
Link : https://forms.gle/ffM5jo1QPLDRTwRJ6
✅ Exploring Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India
Prof. Heeraman Tiwari (Centre for Historical Studies, JNU) delivered an insightful lecture on Bhishma on Rajdharma, shedding light on governance and ethical dilemmas in ancient texts.
Dr. Nitin Paliwal (University of Delhi) conducted an engaging E-Library Training Session, highlighting digital research tools and resources for scholars.
📢 Day 5 of the Capacity Building Programme!
Exploring the cultural & political traditions of Ancient & Medieval India with leading experts!
🎙 Speakers:
🔹 Heeraman Tiwari (CHS, JNU) – Bhishma on Rajdharma
🔹 Nitin Paliwal (University of Delhi) – E-Library Training Session
Day 4 of the ICSSR-sponsored Capacity Building Programme had an intellectually stimulating session delving into the role of feminist icons like Sita and Draupadi to the deep political philosophy of Manu, and insights into research methodology!
Day 4 of the Capacity Building Programme 🌟
Yet another exciting session on Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India!
🎤 Distinguished Speakers:
✨ Varada Sambhus (CSLG, JNU) – Sita and Draupadi as Feminist Icons
✨ Ravi Rameshchandra Shukla (SIS, JNU) – Political Thought of Manu
✨ Shristi Pukhrem (India Foundation) – Research Methodology
The third day of the ICSSR-sponsored ‘Capacity Building Programme’, oganised by India Foundation in academic collaboration with CPDHE & UGC-MMTTC (University of Delhi) featured:
🔹 Dr Ram Madhav, President of India Foundation, who engaged in a powerful interactive session, sharing invaluable insights on the Idea of ‘Rashtra’.
🔹 Prof. Ruchi Tyagi from the University of Delhi, who delved deep into the Political Thought of Shukracharya, shedding light on its relevance in today’s world.
Today i.e 19 March 2025, we had the privilege of hosting a fascinating session with the visiting Russian delegation at the India Foundation office, featuring:
➡️Dr. Victoria Panova – Vice-Rector, HSE University Moscow; Head, BRICS Expert Council, Russia; W20 Sherpa, Russia
➡️Dr. Lydia Kulik – Head of India Studies, Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO; Senior Research Fellow, RAS Institute of Oriental Studies
Ms. Rami Niranjan Desai, Distinguished Fellow, India Foundation, held a session at the day-long workshop organised by the Indian Embassy in Myanmar, with CPR Myanmar’s support, on ‘Constitution & Federalism’ on 18 March 2025, along with Justice Ravindra Bhat and Prof. R. Sudarshan.
Day 3 of the Capacity Building Programme ✨
ICSSR-sponsored Capacity Building Programme, an enriching journey into the Cultural & Political Traditions of Ancient & Medieval India!
🎤 Distinguished Speakers:
✨ Ram Madhav, President, India Foundation – Exclusive Interaction Session!
✨ Ruchi Tyagi, University of Delhi – Insights on the Political Thought of Shukracharya
Today’s agenda encompasses thought-provoking discussions and scholarly insights on the intellectual traditions that shaped India’s history!
On 17 March 2025, India Foundation, in collaboration with India Habitat Centre, organised a panel discussion on ‘The Geopolitics of Technology, Trade and Tariffs’ at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
The panelists for the session included Amb Ashok Sajjanhar, Former Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Sweden and Latvia, Amb Smita Purushottam, Founder, SITARA and Prof Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General, RIS. The session was moderated by Capt Alok Bansal, Director, India Foundation.
📢 Day 2 – March 18, 2025! 📢
Get ready for an enriching second day of the Capacity Building Programme on Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India!
🔹 Distinguished Speakers for the Day:
✅ Srikanth Kondapalli – Academic Writing & Ethics in Research
✅ Swapan Dasgupta – Cultural and Territorial Conception of Bharat
✅ Himanshu Roy – Research Methodology
Inaugural Day of the Capacity Building Programme!
Shri Sanjeev Sanyal (Member, EAC-PM) addressed the Inaugural Session of the two weeks Capacity Building Programme on ‘Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India’.
Prof. Geeta Singh (Director, CPDHE, UGC-MMTTC, University of Delhi) conducted the Orientation Session for the participants of the Capacity Building Programme.
Today’s sessions set the stage for thought-provoking discussions on India’s rich intellectual and political heritage. Stay tuned for more insights as the programme unfolds!
#CapacityBuilding #AncientIndia #MedievalIndia #CulturalHeritage
‘A Glimpse of a Possible Peace’
Article published in the Indian Express as part of Dr. Ram Madhav’s weekly column titled ‘Ram Rajya’.
🔗Read the full article here : https://www.rammadhav.in/articles/a-glimpse-of-a-possible-peace/
Inaugural Session of the Capacity Building Programme!
We are excited to welcome participants to the Capacity Building Programme on Cultural & Political Traditions in Ancient & Medieval India, sponsored by ICSSR. This two-week refresher course is designed to provide deep insights into India’s rich historical traditions through engaging sessions with distinguished experts.
📅 Dates: March 17-29, 2025
The Inaugural Session will take place on March 17, 2025, featuring esteemed speakers:
✨ Geeta Singh (Director, CPDHE, UGC-MMTTC, University of Delhi)
✨ Sanjeev Sanyal (Member, EAC-PM)
✨ Himanshu Roy (Professor, CPS, JNU)
✨ Sonu Trivedi (Distinguished Fellow, India Foundation)
✅Stay tuned for thought-provoking discussions and immersive learning!
🌟 Organized by @indiafoundation
📚 Academic Collaboration: University of Delhi, ICSSR & CPDHE
ENTRY BY INVITATION (Only for pre-registered participants)
#CapacityBuilding #AncientIndia #MedievalIndia #PoliticalTraditions
📢 Announcement! 📢
An enriching two-week Capacity Building Programme Refresher Course featuring distinguished scholars and experts!
📅March 17-29, 2025
⏰9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍India Foundation office
🌟 Organized by India Foundation
📚 Academic Collaboration: University of Delhi, CPDHE & ICSSR
ENTRY BY INVITATION (Only for pre-registered participants)
#CapacityBuilding #RefresherCourse #AncientIndia #MedievalIndia #PoliticalTraditions #IndianCulture
India Foundation, in collaboration with India Habitat Centre, is organising a panel discussion on ‘The Geopolitics of Technology, Trade and Tariffs’ at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 17 March, 2025 from 06 PM onwards.
The panelists for the discussion would be Shri Jayant Sinha, Former Minister of State, Government of India, Amb Smita Purushottam, Founder, SITARA and Prof Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General, RIS.
Those interested in joining the event may fill the Google form. 👇🏼
https://forms.gle/s5f11NC1KpQDsoEHA
On the occasion of International Women’s Day Dr Shristi Pukhrem, Deputy Director (Academics & Research), India Foundation participated and spoke on the topic “Women in Diplomacy” on 11th March 2025 organized by Amity Institute of International Studies (AIIS), Domain of Arts, Humanities, Journalism, Mass Communication and Social Sciences, Amity University.
Research Fellow at India Foundation, Dr Pavan Chaurasia delivered a lecture on ‘Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar - Women Empowerment with Indian Perspective’ at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Women’s College on 10 March 2025.
‘Emily in Paris: The New Age Case Study of Soft Power Projection’
Article by Ms Dnyanashri Kulkarni, Research Fellow, India Foundation published on Chintan, the official blog of India Foundation.
🔗 Link for the article : https://chintan.indiafoundation.in/articles/emily-in-paris-politics/
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, The Women Studies and Development Centre, in collaboration with Campus of Open Learning, SHODH and Dialogues for Viksit Bharat organized a discussion on “WOMEN’s Leadership in Shaping Viksit Bharat 2047”, which was addressed by Ms Rami Niranjan Desai, Distinguished Fellow at India Foundation.
‘With Dignity and Respect’
Article published in The Indian Express on March 08, 2025 as a part of Dr Ram Madhav’s column titled ‘Ram Rajya’.
🔗 Link for the full article : https://www.rammadhav.in/articles/with-dignity-and-respect/
India Foundation hosted a roundtable discussion on the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 under the India Foundation Legal Dialogue. The session was chaired by Justice Permod Kohli (Retd.), with insights from Senior Advocate Jamshed P. Cama and Senior Advocate Percival Billimoria.
‘Mahakumbh 2025: Harnessing India’s Civilisational Soft Power in Global Diplomacy’
Read this article written by Prof. Shantesh Kumar Singh and Dr. Ravi Shankar Raj published on Chintan, the official blog of India Foundation.
🔗 Link for the full article : https://chintan.indiafoundation.in/articles/mahakumbh-2025-harnessing-indias-civilisational-soft-power-in-global-diplomacy/
India Foundation organised the 98th India Foundation Dialogue on March 3, 2025 at the IF office. Dr. Aparna Pande, Director of the Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia at the Hudson Institute, USA delivered her address on ‘India-USA Relations under the Trump Administration’. The discussion was chaired by Capt Alok Bansal, Director, India Foundation
‘Mela of Unity in Diversity’
Article published in the Indian Express on March 01, 2025 as a part of Dr Ram Madhav’s weekly column titled ‘Ram Rajya’.
🔗 Link for the full article : https://www.rammadhav.in/articles/mela-of-unity-in-diversity/
“Our Constitution, Our Pride”
Book written by Dr. Ram Madhav, President, India Foundation is now available to order on Amazon and Flipkart.
