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Shruti** InitiativeStudy Group on Indian PhilosophyContinuing our efforts from last year, on popular demand, we are starting the study group on Indian Philosophy. This study group will focus on selected topics from the course in Spring Break**. **During Spring Break 2009 Dr Hebbar gave a lecture series on Indian Philosophy, where he touched upon three major religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Conucianism, Taoism & Shintoism) from a pure academic point of view.Click here for more details (press release, feedback, pics etc). |
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Shruti** InitiativeReligions of WestJoin us, once again, in welcoming Dr B N Hebbar for a lecture series on Judaism, Christianity & Islam. How these three major western philosophies interacted & contributed in shaping the world we live in today. More details coming soon...
Do let us know if you have any suggestions. During Spring Break 2009 Dr Hebbar gave a lecture series on Indian Philosophy, where he touched upon three major religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Conucianism, Taoism & Shintoism) from a pure academic point of view.Click here for more details (press release, feedback, pics etc). |
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SAINT** InitiativeCommunism in IndiaJoin us for a VID (Volunteer Invited Discussion) by Kaushik Mitra (a physics graduate student) for a discussion on Communism in India. Kaushik will start with a general introduction of communist ideology & its evolution on the international fora. He will then move on to rise of communism in India (1925) and the events since then. Expected to take place in first two weeks of November, 2009! More details coming soon... |
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SAINT** InitiativePanel Discussion on TerrorismMumbai attacks have raised a plethora of questions and concerns. There is an increased need for public awareness about terrorism. This event will focus on key issues relating to terrorism & ways in which common people can help fighting the war on terror. Click here for to check out previous SAINT events.
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| **DESI was started with an aim to study, discuss and contribute towards various aspects of India such as culture, society, development, security and portrayals of India in the West. Different teams within DESI focus on each of these goals individually. To find out more about these teams click here. | |||
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