Academic Opportunities Alert

The Centre for Studies of Plural Societies (CSPS) is pleased to host a Special Lecture on “The Changing Geopolitics of the Middle East: Is Donald Trump In or Out?”

🎙 Speaker:
Dr. Muqtedar Khan (USA) — Professor, Department of Political Science & International Relations, University of Delaware; Senior Nonresident Scholar, New Lines Institute

🎙 Chair:
Dr. M. Shahid Siddiqui — Editor-in-Chief, WorldAffairs

The session will explore U.S. foreign policy, power shifts, and the future trajectory of the Middle East.

📅 Friday, 23 January 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Offline Session

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/ekVYpfgYEcSnwWtE8

We’re delighted to invite you to an insightful conversation on Metamodernism, featuring author Greg Dember and chaired by Bruce Alderman, M.A.

The session explores the emerging cultural paradigm that blends irony with sincerity, intellect with emotion, and modern thought with postmodern critique.

📅 December 10 (Seattle) / December 11 (India)
🕒 8 PM PST / 10 AM IST
🖥 Zoom | Free Registration
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/YkFwBqGixx83XVaw9

Open to all — students, researchers, thinkers, artists, and anyone curious about contemporary cultural shifts.

📢 Just a few days to go! Don’t miss this enriching dialogue at CSPS!

Join us for a fascinating discussion on Hindu Bhakti Through Muslim Eyes — a thought-provoking exploration of how Muslim scholars perceive and engage with Hindu devotion and theology. ✨

🗣️ Speaker: Dr R. David Coolidge, Research Faculty, Bayan Islamic Graduate School
🪶 Chair: Dr Saad Mohammed Ismail, Aligarh Muslim University

🗓️ Date: 31st October 2025 (Friday)
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: CSPS Conference Room, 60 Pocket-2, Jasola, New Delhi

🎟️ Free Entry | Open to All | Registration Required
👉 Register now: https://forms.gle/AXbXUcGe3TZZSrKR8

✨ Let’s explore how faiths can converse, not collide.

✨ Knowledge. Empowerment. Change. ✨

What does it take to create real pathways for Muslim women’s education and empowerment?
Let’s find out together with Professor Dr. Khurshid Alam, OBE, FRSPH, FCIPD — an inspiring academic and global leader recognised for his work in education, healthcare, and diversity. 🌍

🗓️ When: 1st October, Wednesday
⏰ Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM IST
📍 Where: CSPS Conference Room, Jasola, New Delhi

💡 Free & Open to All | Registration Required
👉 Register now: https://forms.gle/nQgDjzNF5EiCD6GV8

Come be part of this important conversation on knowledge, equity, and empowerment. ✨

📚 Book Discussion Alert!

The Centre for Studies of Plural Societies (CSPS) is hosting an engaging discussion on Secularism, Race, and the Politics of Islamophobia, edited by Dr. Sharmin Sadequee.

🗓 Date: 17th September 2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM IST
📍 Venue: Zoom (Online)

💻 Join Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82981375343?pwd=bBb4aM1Cz6slUPyiUUby2wAw6vKg51.1

👩‍🏫 Editor: Dr. Sharmin Sadequee
🎙 Chair: Dr. Irfanullah Farooqui

📚 Book Discussion Alert!
The Centre for Studies of Plural Societies (CSPS) is hosting an engaging offline discussion on Secularism, Race, and the Politics of Islamophobia, edited by Dr. Sharmin Sadequee.

🗓 Date: 17th September 2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 4–6 PM IST
📍 Venue: CSPS Conference Room, 60, Pocket-2, Jasola Vihar, New Delhi

👩‍🏫 Editor: Dr. Sharmin Sadequee
🎙 Chair: Dr. Irfanullah Farooqui
🌍 Featuring an inspiring panel of co-authors and discussants.

💡 Entry is free, but registration is required.
📌 Scan the QR code on the poster or register here: https://forms.gle/NAJR3McDnAg378sF8

📢 CSPS Publication Alert

Caste’s Grip in 2025: Why Reservations Are Still India’s Fight for Justice
✍️ By Dr. Raman Kumar

Why do reservations remain central to India’s struggle for equality and justice?
🔗 Read here: https://cspsindia.org/castes-grip-in-2025-why-reservations-are-still-indias-fight-for-justice-dr-raman-kumar

CSPS Book Discussion | The Hindi Heartland | Ghazala Wahab

We are excited to host an engaging discussion on Ghazala Wahab’s acclaimed book The Hindi Heartland, exploring the politics, culture, and society of India’s Hindi-speaking region. ✨

🗓 Date: 19 August 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: CSPS Office, 60 Pocket-2, Jasola, New Delhi

🎙 Speakers:
✨ Author: Ghazala Wahab
✨ Chair: Amar Farooqui
✨ Discussant: Peggy Mohan

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/4m1y5hQey691tLX87

Be part of this thought‑provoking conversation on the region that shapes India’s political and cultural landscape. 🌏

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Join us for a special Book Discussion at CSPS on Demography, Representation and Delimitation by Dr. Ravi K. Mishra.

This session will explore the intersections of population, political representation, and the future of federalism in India — with a stellar panel of experts.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 2 July
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: CSPS Conference Room, Jasola, New Delhi
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KwJUzC7xKgM6p4qw9
✅ Register: https://forms.gle/DUZHk8uWdfDeWw5q9

Featuring:
Dr. Ravi K. Mishra | Prof. Sanjay Kumar | Shri Satya Prakash | Dr. Sajjan Kumar

Join us in the book discussion today at 5 PM

Register: https://forms.gle/bj6VjquShz8BPqYA8