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Visit of Delegation from the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) to China

A VIF Delegation comprising of Director, Dr. Arvind Gupta, Lt Gen Ravi Sawhney, Ambassador Anil Wadhwa and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) representative at Shanghai, Sh Madhav Sharma, visited China from 16th-18th of July.

July 16, 2018
China, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Cultural cooperation, India-China trade
Discussion by H.E. Hamza Yahia- Cherif, Algerian Ambassador, on ‘De-radicalisation in Algeria- A Success Story’

The Ambassador recounted as to how the nation’s youth’s efforts to bring constitutional democracy and freedom was diverted by radicalization, and the sufferings that was inflicted by it upon the society. Explaining the mayhem brought about by...

July 12, 2018
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Algeria, Algeria- A Success Story, De-radicalization, Hamza Yahia- Cherif
Book Discussion: ‘Naxalite Movement in India’ and Review of Present Status of LWE Movement, at the Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi

A programme on the current status of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) movement in India, based on the book “Naxalite Movement of India”, authored by Shri Prakash Singh, noted expert on internal security, former DG BSF and former DG Uttar Pradesh, was...

July 11, 2018
National Security and Strategic Studies
Tags: Counter-insurgency, Left Wing Extremism, LWE, Naxalite Movement in India
Shared Values and Democracy in Asia - 4th Samvad Conference at Tokyo

The Conference on the theme of ‘Shared Values and Democracy in Asia’ was addressed by PM Abe in which he returned to the theme that democracy in Asia was not a foreign idea introduced from the West. Prime Minister Modi in his message emphasised...

July 5, 2018
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Buddhism, democracy, Democracy in Asia, Hinduism, Human Rights, shared values
Roundtable on ‘Recent Developments in Nepal-China Relations: Implications’

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a roundtable on ‘Recent Developments in Nepal-China Relations: Implications’. The key speaker, Mr. Sunil KC, CEO of Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, Kathmandu, touched...

June 27, 2018
Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: BBIN initiative, China, Hydropower projects, Nepal-China Relations, Prime Minister Oli, Sunil KC
Book Release: ‘The Emergency: Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour’, authored by Dr. A. Surya Prakash

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), on June 25th 2018, organised a book release ceremony for the release of the book, ‘The Emergency - Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour’, penned by Dr. A. Surya Prakash, eminent political commentator...

June 25, 2018
Governance and Political Studies
Tags: Fundamental Rights, Indian Constitution, Indian democracy, Vice President
Discussion on ‘India’s Recent Foreign Policy Moves in Wuhan, Sochi, Singapore and Qingdao’

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held a Round Table Discussion on ‘India’s Recent Foreign Policy Moves in Wuhan, Sochi, Singapore and Qingdao’, with the Director, VIF, moderating the discussions.

June 22, 2018
China, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: foreign policy, Qingdao, Singapore, Sochi, Wuhan
Talk by Dr. Shashibala, Dean, Centre for Indology, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, on ‘Echoes of Indian Culture in China’

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a lecture cum discussion by Dr. Shashibala, Dean at the Centre of Indology, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan. The topic of the lecture cum discussion was ‘Echoes of Indian Culture in China’. Dr. Arvind...

June 21, 2018
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Buddhism, Chinese culture, Echoes of Indian Culture in China, Indian influence, Vedic studies
Vimasha: Dr. Bibek Deb Roy’s talk on ‘Understanding the Ancient Indian Texts: Puranas and the Bhagavad Gita’

Dr. Bibek Deb Roy, eminent scholar and Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, gave a talk on the Bhagavad Gita. He announced at the outset that he would not deal with the ‘big things’ about the Gita—dharma, karma, tyaga,...

June 19, 2018
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Ancient Indian, Bhagavad Gita, Bibek Deb Roy, Mahabharata, Puranas, Vedanta tradition
Interaction with Mr. AKM Chowdhury of Bangladesh Nationalist Party

A Roundtable interaction with Mr. AKM Chowdhury, former minister of Commerce and a ranking leader of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was organised at Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) on June 8, 2018.

June 8, 2018
Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: AKM Chowdhury, Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Bangladesh-India relations
DP Singh’s talk on ‘Criminal Justice in India – Police and Prosecution Reforms’

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on ‘Criminal Justice in India – Police and Prosecution Reforms’, delivered by Advocate DP Singh, who is also a visiting fellow at the VIF. The speaker touched upon the nuances of...

June 6, 2018
National Security and Strategic Studies, Police - Law and Order
Tags: Age Crime Act, Criminal Justice in India, Legal system, Prosecution Reforms
Interaction with the South Korean Delegation

The VIF hosted a delegation from South Korea led by Mr. Lee Jung Deuk. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, welcomed and delivered the opening remarks. Lt. Gen. Ravi Sawhney and Brigadier Vinod Anand attended the deliberations. The interaction was...

June 1, 2018
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: India-South Korea relations, Korean Peninsula, North Korean nuclear programme, South Korean delegation
VIF-FICCI Homeland Security Conference on Cyber Crime Management, FICCI Auditorium, New Delhi

The two day conference had the an objective of bringing together stakeholders of the cyber security domain i.e. the Government, intelligence agencies, police, industry, academia and think tanks, in promoting development and implementation of...

May 30, 2018
National Security and Strategic Studies, Cyber Security
Tags: Cyber Crime Management, Cyber Security, FICCI, Homeland Security
Round Table Discussion on Iran Nuclear Deal and its Implications on India

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held a Round Table Discussion on “The Iran Nuclear deal and the Implications for India”. Former Ambassadors to the US, Iran and Middle East were invited to participate in this discussion for their...

May 23, 2018
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, Middle East
Vimarsha: ‘Role of Indian Navy in Changing Security Environment’, Talk by Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) invited Admiral Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, the Chief of Indian Navy, for its monthly Vimarsha series of lectures on issues of contemporary and historical importance for India. A wide galaxy of...

May 23, 2018
National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence
Tags: Admiral Lanba, Indian Navy, Indo-Pacific, Security Environment
Interaction with the Visiting Delegation from Uzbekistan

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized an interaction with the Visiting Delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Mr. Akmal Burkhanov, Director of Development Strategy Center (DSC) and Member of Parliament, Uzbekistan. The senior-...

May 21, 2018
Central Asia, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Foreign Policy of Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan. India- Uzbekistan Relations
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