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Introduction to Bauddha and Jaina Philosophy

Vivekananda International Foundation organised a talk on March 1, 2021, on Introduction to Bauddha and Jaina Philosophy by eminent speaker, Professor Shashi Prabha Kumar, Dean, Sri Sankaracharya Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan....

March 1, 2021

Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Bauddha Philosophy, Indian philosophy, Jaina Philosophy

Online Workshop on India's strategic & National Security Issues for University Students/Youth/ Scholars/ Young Professionals

Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

The VIF organised a series of lectures on India’s national security and strategic culture as a part of the workshop for students/youth/scholars/professionals from 25 to 27 Feb 2021. The aims of the workshop was to give a chance to young...

February 25, 2021

February 26, 2021

February 27, 2021

National Security and Strategic Studies
Tags: India's National Security, India’s Civilization, strategic culture, workshop

Vimarsh - Role of the Indian Army in dealing with the Contemporary National Security Challenges by General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC (Chief of the Army Staff)

Shashank Sharma

The Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC spoke on the “Role of the Indian Army (IA) in dealing with the Contemporary National Security Challenges” during the Vimarsh series of lecture organised by VIF on 24...

February 24, 2021

National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence
Tags: Chief of Army Staff, Cyber Agency, Indian Army, insurgency, Northeast

Webinar on "National Security and Media"

Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

The VIF organized a webinar on " India's National Security and Media" on 22 February 2021. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF in his opening remarks highlighted the important role media plays in how a national security issue is projected, presented...

February 22, 2021

National Security and Strategic Studies, Media Studies
Tags: Defense, Indian government, journalists

Discussion on Recent Developments in Myanmar: Implications for India

Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

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

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

Introduction to Charvaka Philosophy

Anushka Saraswat

Vivekananda International Foundation organised a talk on Jan 25, 2021, on Introduction to Charvaka Philosophy by eminent speaker, Prof. Shashi Prabha Kumar, Dean, Sri Sankaracharya Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan. This lecture was...

January 25, 2021

Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Charvaka Philosophy, Indian philosophy, Upanishads

Discussion on India-Bangladesh Relations: Opportunities and Challenges

Dr 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

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

Vimarsh on Changing Contours of Competition and Conflict - Implications for Indian Navy by Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)

Shashank Sharma

As part of Vimarsh series of lectures on 21 Jan 2021, Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff spoke on “Changing Contours of Competition and Conflict - Implications for Indian Navy”.

January 21, 2021

National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence
Tags: Grey zone operations, Hybrid Warfare, Implications for Indian Navy

Swami Vivekananda and National Development

Anushka Saraswat

Vivekananda International Foundation organised a panel discussion on Jan 11, 2021 to commemorate the 158th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The eminent speakers invited to the panel were Swami Shuddhidananda, Adhyaksha, Advaita Ashrama (...

January 11, 2021

Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Education, Humanity, National Development, Significance of Atman, Swami Vivekananda, Vedanta

Talk by H.E. Amb. Emmanuel Bonne

Dr Himani Pant

The Vivekananda International Foundation organised a virtual talk by H.E. Amb. Emmanuel Bonn, diplomatic Advisor and G7-G20 Sherpa to the French President on 7th January 2021. On a visit to India for the annual strategic dialogue between...

January 7, 2021

International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Emmanuel Bonn, France, G 20, Indian Ocean, QUAD

Vimarsha: Talk by Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) on 'National Security Challenges and Air Power'

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) invited Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, for a public discourse on “National Security Challenges and Air Power”. The talk was organised under the aegis of...

December 29, 2020

National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence
Tags: Indian Air Force, Indian Ocean, national security

Talk on Philosophy of the Upanishads

Anushka Saraswat

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

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

VIF Webinar on “Indo-Uzbek Relations”

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, 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

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

Introduction to Vedic Literature: The Upanishads

Dr Arpita Mitra

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

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

Webinar on India-Nepal Relations: The Way Ahead

Shaurya Agrawal

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

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