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The Battle of Zojila
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On May 21, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a talk on 'The Battle of Zolila' by Col. Ajay Singh (Retd). He has authored multiple books and over 200 articles in a wide range of genres.

May 21, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: 7th Cavalry, Battle of Zojila, India, Indian history, Jammu and Kashmir State Forces, Kashmir, Lashkars, Maharaja Hari Singh, Pakistan, Stuart Light tanks, Warfare
Interaction with Visiting Delegation from Naval Armament Depots of Naval HQ, MoD
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a high-level interaction with a visiting delegation from the Naval Armament Depots, Naval HQ, Ministry of Defence, on 9 May 2025. The session began with welcome remarks from Lt Gen Ravi...

May 9, 2025
National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence
Tags: MoD, Naval Armament Depots, Strategic environment
Discussion on Navigating Trump's 2025 Tariffs on India
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

The VIF held a discussion on "Navigating Trump's 2025 Tariffs on India" on 16 April 2025. After Opening Remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, there were two initial presentations by Dr Rajiv Kumar, Former Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog and Mr...

April 16, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Global Trade, India, NITI Aayog, tariffs, US
US-China Contention and Trump Tariffs
Esha Banerji, Research Assistant, VIF

On 15 April 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held a meeting titled “US-China Contention and Trump Tariffs” where a comprehensive and thought-provoking briefing was delivered, focusing on the current state and future...

April 15, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: China, Trump administration, Trump Tariffs, US
Talk by Amb Mohan Kumar on Future Trajectory of International Trade and Implications for India
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

The VIF held a talk by Amb Mohan Kumar, Dean/Professor at OP Jindal Global University on 14 April 2025 on "Future Trajectory of International Trade and Implications for India”. After initial remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, Amb Kumar...

April 14, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: China, Free Trade Agreements, Indian trade, International trade, Tariff Rate Quotas, US, WTO
Significance of Sri Yamuna in the Culture and History of Bharat
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On April 9, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a round table discussion on the ‘Significance of Sri Yamuna in the Culture and History of Bharat’. Prof Rajiv Sinha, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of...

April 9, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Delhi, Flood, History of Bharat, Yamuna
Report of Seminar On India-Nepal Relations
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF
Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF

On April 3, 2025 Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi in collaboration, with Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, Kathmandu, Nepal organized a full day seminar on “India-Nepal Relations” as part of the India-Nepal...

April 3, 2025
Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: AIDIA, India-Nepal relations, India-Nepal Think Tank Summit, IPPAN, NICCI
Kumbh Mela from a National and Geopolitical Perspective
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On March 25, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a talk on Kumbh Mela from a National and Geopolitical Perspective by Shri Swaminathan Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF. He is a renowned Indian writer, journalist, and public...

March 25, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Civilization, Geopolitical Perspective, Kumbh Mela, Nagas, Upanishads, Vedas
Dating the Kurukshetra War
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On March 24, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a panel discussion on ‘Dating the Kurukshetra War.' Dr Vedveer Arya, Joint Secy, Ministry of Defence (Finance), and Dr Yadubir Singh Rawat, DG Archaeological Survey of India...

March 24, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: ancient India, Archaeological Survey of India, ASI, Kurukshetra War, Mahabharata
Interaction with the Delegation from Uganda
Dr Shambhavi Anand, Research Assistant, VIF

On 20 March, 2025, VIF hosted a delegation from Uganda led by Ambassador Jonny M. Muhindo, Head, Diaspora Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Uganda. Mr. Bagonza Mohammed, Head of Diaspora Affairs Unit, State House; Ms. Birungi...

March 20, 2025
Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Africa, diaspora, Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas, Uganda
Global Dialogues and Strategic Perspectives: Interaction with Visiting Delegations- March 2025
Dr Shreya Sinha, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted several delegations on the sidelines of The Raisina Dialogue, an annual multilateral conference held in New Delhi, from March 17-19, 2025. Representing premier think-tanks and eminent...

March 17, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Kenya, Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine, USA
Roundtable on ‘Navigating Complexities: India’s Strategic Ties with Taliban 2.0’
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF

On 07 March 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a Roundtable on “Navigating Complexities: India’s Strategic Ties with Taliban 2.0”. The panel included Ambassador Jayant Prasad, Prof (Dr.) Raghav Sharma, Prof Bilquees...

March 7, 2025
Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: Afghanistan, Jayant Prasad, NATO, Taliban 2.0, US
Talk by Ambassador of Norway to India; India-Norway Collaboration on Climate Change, Arctic, Maritime, and Sustainable Blue Economy
Dr Shreya Sinha, Associate Fellow, VIF

On March 3, 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a talk by the Ambassador of Norway to India Amb. Ms. May-Elin Stener on India-Norway collaboration on Climate Change, Arctic, Maritime, and Sustainable Blue Economy. She...

March 3, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Arctic, Arctic Council, Blue Economy, Climate Change, EFTA, India, India-Nordic Summit, Maritime, Norway, Russia-Ukraine War
Vimarsh on Archaeologists of Independent India Major Personalities and Their Work
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On February 25, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a Vimarsh on the book ‘Archaeologists of Independent India- Major Personalities and Their Work’ by Dr. Dilip K. Chakrabarti, a distinguished historian and archaeologist,...

February 25, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Archaeologists of India, archaeology, ASI, Colonial Indology, Indian Archaeology, Western archaeology
Exhibition and Panel Discussion on ‘The Never-Ending Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh’
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On February 24, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized an exhibition and panel discussion titled ‘The Never-Ending Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh,’ drawing attention to the ongoing violence faced by religious and...

February 24, 2025
Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: Bangladesh, Hindu population, Minorities in Bangladesh, Muslims
Prospects of India’s Engagement in the Indian Ocean Region in the Blue Economy Sector
Dr Shambhavi Anand, Research Assistant, VIF

On February, 10 2025 the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a talk by Professor V N Attri. The talk began with Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, delivering the opening remarks. Distinguished members of various institutions and think...

February 10, 2025
Indian Ocean Region, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Blue Economy, Indian Ocean Region, IORA
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