​The media landscape and economy are undergoing rapid changes. AI slop fills the internet, and mean comments and threats on META platforms discredit homegrown journalists. Join us as we have a discussion on the art of reportage with practising journalist Arjuna Keshvani-Ham; writer and translator Aayush Basyal; practising advocate Apekshya Koirala, and Kuhiro Class Co-founder and mentor Ayush Shah.​

This workshop guides students in crafting compelling Statements of Purpose that effectively convey their academic goals, personal motivations, and unique experiences. Through guided writing exercises and feedback, participants will learn how to present their story with clarity, authenticity, and purpose.​​ This is an interactive session and will require your participation.

Every culture begins with a spark—a word, a gesture, a god breathing life into dust, a river giving rise to the world. Origin stories are not simply myths; they are mirrors, revealing what mattered to the people who spoke them: the mountains they lived beneath, the animals they revered, the spirits they feared or trusted. This talk journeys through creation stories from many lands, tracing how they root us in place and history, and how they continue to shape the way we imagine beginnings on the page today.

This lecture explores the relationship between cities and the natural environment, examining how urbanization transforms ecological systems and biodiversity. Through global and South Asian examples, it highlights challenges such as pollution, waste, and loss of green space. The session encourages reflection on how cities can be designed to support both human and ecological well-being.

This lecture explores the relevance of Ayurveda in the 21st century, examining how ancient principles of holistic health intersect with modern medicine and wellness practices. It considers Ayurveda’s global resurgence, scientific reinterpretations, and its role in addressing contemporary challenges of lifestyle, sustainability, and preventive care.