Past Events Archive

23rd Annual Solanki Lecture Flyer

2026 Annual Solanki Lecture: The Green Transition and Artificial Intelligence With Akhil Gupta

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6 - 8pm
In this talk, Dr. Gupta looks at the promise and perils of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the arena of climate change through an analysis of energy and infrastructural sectors. The green transition the effort to decarbonize electricity generation by moving to renewable resources such as solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, and geothermal energy
India Studies Fireside Chat - Spring 2026

The Yadunandan Center and the University Library present a conversation aboutThe Eleventh Hour: A Quintet of Storiesby Salman Rushdie

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5 - 6:15pm
This discussion will be led by Professor Pravina Cooper (Comparative World Literature and Classics, 做厙TV) and Professor Norbert Sch羹rer (English, 做厙TV)Please join us on March 25that 5:00PM in room 501 in the University LibraryWe will have pizza and dessert. The first 20 to arrive are welcome to a free copy of the book!We plan to live stream the
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A Book Club Discussion, Quarterlife: A Novel by Devika Rege

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6 - 7pm
The Yadunandan Center for India Studies is proud to present:A Book Club Discussion,Quarterlife: A Novel by Devika RegeThe discussion will take place on Zoom on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00PM.
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CANCELLED. A Conversation with Zirwat Chowdhury: "East India Stock"

Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:30 - 6:30pm
WE APOLOGIZE, BUT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! We will keep you updated if this event has been rescheduled.
The 22nd Annual Solanki Lecture Poster

2025 Annual Solanki Lecture: Indian History After Climate Change "Conch-Shells in Myth and Life" with Dipesh Chakrabarty

Friday, April 25, 2025, 6 - 8:30pm
The Yadunandan Center for India Studies is proud to present the 22nd Annual Solanki Lecture. This year's topic will be Indian History after Climate Change: Conch-Shells in Myth and Life with Dipesh Chakrabarty.The Conch-Shell occupies a special place in Hindu and Buddhist religious systems, from creation myths to everyday religious rituals. Global
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A Conversation with Ranjan Ghosh

Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6 - 7:30pm
The Yadunandan Center for India Studies is proud to present the Trans, Plastic, Tagore: A Conversation withRanjanGhoshPlease join us for a discussion withRanjanGhosh(University of North Bengal, Department of English) led by our very own Norbert Sch羹rer (做厙TV, Department of English).Dr.