Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

Discussion on Recent Developments in Myanmar: Implications for India

On 11 February 2021, VIF organised a discussion on ‘Recent Developments in Myanmar: Implications for India’. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, welcomed the participants and delivered the opening remarks followed by brief presentations by Amb...

February 11, 2021

Tags: ASEAN, Aung San Suu Kyi, China, democracy, QUAD, Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies

Discussion on India-Bangladesh Relations: Opportunities and Challenges

Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 21 January 2021, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised VIMRASH on India-Bangladesh Relations: Opportunities and Challenges. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, introduced Md. Shahriar Alam, M.P. State Minister for Foreign...

January 21, 2021

Tags: artificial intelligence, India-Bangladesh, Neighbourhood, PM Modi, South Asia, Telecommunications, Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies

Talk on Philosophy of the Upanishads

Anushka Saraswat, Young Professional, VIF

Vivekananda International Foundation organized a webinar on 17 December 2020 on Philosophy of the Upanishads by distinguished speaker, Prof. Shashi Prabha Kumar, Dean, Sri Sankaracharya Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan. This...

December 17, 2020

Tags: Adhaytma vidya, Atman, Brahman, Katha, Mundaka, Nididhyasana, satyanvesi, shraddha, Upanishads, Vedic Literature, Historical and Civilisational Studies

VIF Webinar on “Indo-Uzbek Relations”

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Research Associate , VIF

India and Uzbekistan share close historical and cultural links dating back to ancient times. Uzbekistan is India’s extended neighbour and a strategic partner. This relationship is multi-faceted and includes cooperation in political, trade-...

December 4, 2020

Tags: Central Asia, Central Asian Republics, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Indo-Uzbek, Pandemic, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, International Relations and Diplomacy

Introduction to Vedic Literature: The Upanishads

Dr Arpita Mitra, Research Fellow, VIF

On 26 November, VIF organized a lecture on ‘Introduction to Vedic Literature: The Upanishads’ by Prof Shashi Prabha Kumar, Dean, Sri Sankaracharya Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. This is part of the VIF Lecture Series ‘...

November 26, 2020

Tags: Brahmanas, mandalas, Samhitas, shakhas, suktas, Upanishad, Vedic, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Webinar on India-Nepal Relations: The Way Ahead

Shaurya Agrawal, Young Professional, VIF

On 23rd November 2020 Vivekanand International Foundation India (VIF) and Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA) organised a round table discussion on India-Nepal Relations. Director Dr Arvind Gupta chaired the session...

November 23, 2020

Tags: bilateral relationship, India-Nepal, Mahakali, Puncheshwer project, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

Vimarsh on India's Digital Leap by Shri Ram Sewak Sharma, Former Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

Anurag Sharma, Research Associate, VIF

India’s economic growth is accelerating at a steady pace with a glimpse of its true potential to become the world’s fastest-growing economy soon. In 2019, India ranked as the second-largest online market, after China. According to data by...

November 23, 2020

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, AADHAAR, Application Programming Interface, Digi Locker, Digital, eKYC, Public Digital Infrastructure, Cyber Security

Webinar on “NEP-2020 and STEM Education”

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a milestone document for the growth and development of the nation. Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) has thus taken up issues arising out of the NEP-2020 which have a rather long-term bearing...

November 18, 2020

Tags: Atmanirbhar Bharat, Education, National Education Policy, NEP, NEP-2020, STEAM, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Discussion on Elections in Myanmar and India’s Way Forward

Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 10 November, VIF organised a discussion on ‘Elections in Myanmar and India's Way Forward". Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, welcomed the participants and delivered the opening remarks followed by brief presentations by Amb Gautam Mukhopadhya,...

November 10, 2020

Tags: ASEAN, Elections in Myanmar, India-Myanmar trade, Myanmar Army, UMS Minye Theinkhathu, Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies

Talk on Vedic Feminism

Anushka Saraswat, Young Professional, VIF

Vivekananda International Foundation organized a talk on 19 October 2020 on Vedic Feminism by distinguished speaker, Prof. Shashi Prabha Kumar, Dean, Sri Sankaracharya Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan. This lecture is part of the...

October 19, 2020

Tags: Feminism, Vedic Feminism, Vedic period, Woman’s Participation, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Chinese Data Collection- Domestically and Internationally - A talk by Professor Christopher Balding

Anurag Sharma, Research Associate, VIF

Several reports—news media and research, has highlighted the Chinese government’s engagement in data collection at a massive scale across multiple domains, for various purposes—including enhancing State security/surveillance. For a better and...

October 16, 2020

Tags: Chinese Data Collection, Cyber Security, Data Leak, Hikvision, IP address, China, International Relations and Diplomacy

VIF Webinar on “International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)”

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Research Associate , VIF

India’s trade with Central Asia is much below its true potential, and the factor behind is the lack of direct connectivity. The Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) remain crucial in this regard....

October 9, 2020

Tags: BRI, Central Asia, China, Europe, INSTC, Iran, North-South Transport Corridor, Russia, International Relations and Diplomacy

India’s Musical Footprints in Asia

Dr Arpita Mitra, Research Fellow, VIF

On 8 October, VIF organized a lecture in the ‘Understanding Indian History & Civilization’ series. Kalamandalam Shri Piyal Bhattacharya, artist, researcher and founder of Chidakash Kalalay in Kolkata, spoke on ‘India’s Musical Footprints in...

October 8, 2020

Tags: Asia, Bharata Muni, Bin-baja, Civilization, History, Indian musical, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Webinar on “NEP-2020 –Towards Holistic Education”

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a milestone document in the context of nation-building. VIF has thus planned to take up, in a series of webinars, issues arising out of the NEP-2020 which have a rather long-term bearing on the...

October 7, 2020

Tags: Gandhi, Gurukul system, Holistic Education, Nation-Building, National Education Policy, NEP-2020, STEM, Swami Vivekananda, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Raja and Praja in the Mahabharata

Anmol Mahajan

The Vivekananda International Foundation held a Vimarsh on Raja and Praja in the Mahabharata on 5th October 2020. The speaker was Dr Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council.

October 5, 2020

Tags: Brahmanas, Geeta, Mahabharta, Praja, Prithvi, Raja, Rajsuya yajna, Rishi, Yudhishtira, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Holistic Health Care in India: The Way Forward

Anushka Saraswat, Young Professional, VIF

Vivekananda International Foundation organized a panel discussion on 30th September 2020 on ‘Holistic Health Care in India: The Way Forward’. The panelists were Dr. Arun Agarwal, Professor of Excellence, Ex-Dean, Maulana Azad Medical College...

September 30, 2020

Tags: AYUSH, Harmony, Holistic Health Care, Medicine, Historical and Civilisational Studies