International Talkies

Event: Panel Discussion Venue: Council Room, CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Date and Time: 19 September 2018; 12 to 1.30 pm The Department of International Studies and History, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University) organised a panel discussion on the theme “Politics of Energy: India's Energy Policy and the Way Forward” on 19 September 2018. The panel featured faculty members Dr. Manoharan N, Dr. Koiremba Singh and Dr. Madhumati Deshpande. The event started with Dr. Manoharan's welcome to the gathering and an overview of energy demand at the global and national levels with the support of some vital statistics. He then analytically outlined India’s latest National Energy Policy of 2017: its objectives, and points of intervention. He was followed by Dr. Madhumati Deshpande who focused on the politics of energy, both internal and international. Dr. Deshpande spoke of how the world stays focused on the infatuating fuel prices and the fluctuating aspect of coal prices. She a

A special talk was delivered for the students of MAIS by Mr. David Devadas (Distinguished Fellow, Institute of Social Sciences and Contributing editor, First Post) on 20th September 2018. The theme for the talk was CPEC, Kashmir and Indo-Pak Relations, which holds immense contemporary relevance. Being an eminent journalist and scholar in the field, Dr. Devdas shared insights gathered from personal research conducted over the years. He touched not only the political and strategic aspects of the CPEC, but also the consequences of the project in the field of agriculture and energy production in the region. Further, he delved into the potential of the grid to facilitate cultural exchanges and diplomatic channels. He expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in Kashmir and the vulnerable position of India in face of increasingly closer ties of China and Pakistan. The talk was very engaging and stimulating, and led to a round of inquisitive questions being raised by th