Sayantan Datta, Assistant Professor of Practice, Krea-CWP (Centre for Writing and Pedagogy), has authored an article titled Vinesh Phogat versus the perplexing biochemistry of losing weight for The Hindu. In their latest report, Sayantan writes about how losing or gaining weight is much more than an arithmetic calculation with energy intake and energy loss, involving hormones, water retention, metabolism, and uncertainty.
Professor Chiranjib Sur, Visiting Professor of Computer Science, SIAS, Krea University participated in InsightX: AI-Powered Innovations and Transformation in Digital R&D by Prescience Insilico Pvt Ltd on 3 September, 2024. He delivered a talk on AI: Journey from Artificial to Advanced Intelligence.
The Consulate General of the United States in association with the British Council conducted a panel discussion titled Her Frames: Women Shaping The Future of Film today at the British Council, Chennai. Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh, Assistant Professor of Practice & Discipline Coordinator for Arts, SIAS, Krea University moderated the session. The panel comprised film producer Caroline Libresco, film entrepreneur Archana Kalpathi, journalist Geeta Ilangovan and filmmaker Nandhini JS.
Dr Joya John, Assistant Professor of Literature, SIAS, Krea University presented a paper titled Heritage Carbon: Fossil Fuels in the Indian Museum at a 4-day conference organised by the University of Liverpool, Jadavpur University and Ahmedabad University. The conference theme was Redefining Tangible and Intangible Heritage. Dr Joya John’s paper asked how with India entering into a global mandate on the mitigation of carbon emissions, can the Science and Technology museum undertake a historical reappraisal of modern energy systems archived in it?
Dr Suresh Govindapuram, Assistant Professor of Economics, IFMR GSB, Krea University virtually presented a paper titled Cultural Distance and Discrimination in Access to Financial Services: A Case Study for Bank Loans in Rural India at the European Regional Science Association (ESRA 2024) Congress: Regional Science Dialogues for Peace and Sustainable Development on 26 August, 2024 under the theme Culture Based Development: Cultural Narratives for Polarization versus Peace.
Dr Sayandeb Chowdhury, Senior Assistant Professor of Literature, SIAS, Krea University has authored an article titled Mamata’s Handling of the R.G. Kar Hospital Case Could Prove to Be Her Hour of Reckoning for The Wire.
Sayantan Datta, Assistant Professor of Practice, Krea-CWP (Centre for Writing and Pedagogy), has authored an article titled Earthquake 2,500 years ago abruptly changed Ganga river’s course for The Hindu. The story explores how scientists discovered that an ancient earthquake had moved the mighty Ganges.
Sayantan Datta, Assistant Professor of Practice, Krea-CWP (Centre for Writing and Pedagogy), has authored an article titled Drug used to treat clots can protect against cobra venom damage for The Hindu. In their latest report, Sayantan covers a recent study providing evidence that a common medicine used to treat blood clots could hold the key to effective management of toxicity resulting from spitting cobra venom.
Sathyanarayanan Ramachandran, Sundram Fasteners Associate Professor, Marketing, IFMR GSB, Krea University successfully presented his paper Design Thinking View on an affordable public bike-sharing project from India during the Academic Design Management Conference 2024 held at TU Delft, Netherlands, on 6 and 7 August, 2024. The paper was based on the innovative “Bikes of Bijnor” project as an illustrative case for design thinking and marketing orientation in public action programmes for multiple stakeholder benefits. He also enlightened the audience about planned vs intuitive processes with several Indian and transnational examples. The perspective was well received and greatly appreciated by the diverse global audience who attended this prestigious international conference.
Professor Madhuri Saripalle, Professor, Economics & Chairperson – MBA Programme, IFMR GSB, Krea University presented a paper on Analyzing Inter-State Price Volatility Across the Rice Supply Chain at the American Agricultural Economics Association’s annual meeting (AAEA) held in New Orleans, US, from 28–31 July, 2024. The AAEA meeting is a prestigious conference and attracts more than 1,000 agricultural and applied economists from around the world every year.
Professor Saripalle’s research analyses rice price volatility at regulated market centres or APMCs, the minimum support prices received by farmers, and the prices paid by consumers at retail-level fair-price shops. Price trends are examined in major rice-growing states – West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Data from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and the Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI) is utilised to compile weekly and daily rice prices from various market channels for the pre and post-pandemic periods across various states of India. The study finds differences in price trends and volatility based on state-specific responses and institutional mechanisms prevalent across states.
