Vishwaneedam center for Asian Blossoming

Vishwaneedam center for Asian Blossoming Public Intellectual Trust Objectives of Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming



1. To publish Asian Journal of Social Theory;

4. B. Shobana Sharma, Dept.

To build and nurture Asian Institutes of Advanced Study and Asian Forum for Social Theory in collaboration with different institutions and universities around the world;

2. To carry out workshops, seminars and conferences on cross-cultural, philosophical and social issues;

3. To provide fellowships and scholarships to students and scholars to do study and research

5. To present Confucius-Buddha

-Gandhi award for outstanding contributions to social theorizing and social sciences in Asia



Executive Co-Nurturers



Professor Ananta Kumar Giri, Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai (Executive Trustee)

Randhir Kumar Gautam, Former Head and Assistant Professor , Raffles University and Cheif Programme Officer India , RAYS Global Foundation, USA
Executive co-nurturer , Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming, Puducherry


Co-Nurturers



Professor Subhash Sharma, Director, Indus Business Academy, Bangalore

Professor John Clammer, Jindal Global University, Sonepat

Professor Manoranjan Mohanty, Council for Social Development, Delhi

Professor Aakash Singh Rathore, Jindal Global University, Sonepat

Dr. Marcus Bussey, University of Sunshine Coast, Australia

Dr.Arnab Roy Choudhury, School of Sociology, National Research University Higher School of Economics (NRU HSE), Moscow

Chen Fu, Professor, General Education Center, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan

Professor Meera Chakravorty, Jain University, Bangalore

Professor Asha Mukherjee, Visvavarati, Santiniketan. Swamisrihariprasad, Shri Vishnumohan Foundation, Chennai

Dr. Debidutta Aurobindo Mahapatra, University of Central Florida, Orlando

Dr. Abhijeet Paul, University of California, Berkeley, USA

Professor A. Chella Perumal, Dept of Anthropology, Central University of Pondicherry

Mrs. Sushri Sangeeta Mishra, Independent Scholar and Poetess, Chennai

Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra, Independent Scholar, Odisha and Chattisgarh

Mr. Vishnu Varatharajan, Graduate Institute, Geneva

Mr. Richard Hartz, Archives, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry

Mr. Jena, Independent Scholar and Former Income Tax Commissioner, Pondicherry

Mrs. of Anthropology, University of Madras

Dr. Justin Hewitson, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan

Dr. Susan Su-chen Wu, Fo Guang University, Taiwan

Dr. Payel C. Mukherjee, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Delhi. Professor M.V. Nadkarni, Institute of Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore



Invitation for Membership:



Interested Friends are most cordially invited to become a member of this by sending their latest CV with an annual membership fee of Rs 2000 and Life Membership Fee of Rs 20, 000 to the following Accounts of the Trust. Friends are also invited to make donation to the Trust and it has tax exemption status and we would provide you an appropriate receipt. Please send your CV to Professor Ananta Kumar Giri at [email protected] with a copy to Mr. Vishnu Varatharajan at [email protected]

And Membership Fees and Donations (from Indians only; for foreign membership fees and donations please write to us and we would provide you a separate Account Number because of Foreign Contribution regulations):



Account Number: 35937203940

Name: Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming

Swift Code:

SBIN0013361

Address: (13361)-SME Branch, State Bank of India, Adyar

2nd Floor, 5 First Cross Street

Katurba Nagar, Adyar, Chennai-600020

India



Contribution for Income Tax Exemption



You are invited to make donations to our Trust which is tax exempt. Exemption u/s 80G granted w.e.f. 12-11-2014 onwards vide CIT, Pondicherry

C. No. 9165E (1704) CIT /PDY/2014-15 dt. 12-11-14. This year Government of India has extended the time of donation for tax exemption till July 31, 2020. Your contribution would help us.

31/05/2026

Alternative Modernity

Dear and respected friends,Our best regards and warm greetings to you.The same goes for family, friends, and fellow seek...
30/05/2026

Dear and respected friends,
Our best regards and warm greetings to you.
The same goes for family, friends, and fellow seekers.
We hope you're doing well.
We invite you to our Vishwaneedam Swadhyaya Sahachakra weekly dialogue, “Alternative Modernity,” by Professor Ashok Kumar Kaul, Former Professsor of Sociology, Benares Hindu University, Benares on on May 31, 5:30-7:00 PM IST.
Looking forward to hearing from you, and with regards,
Sincerely Yours,
Ananta, Minati and Randhir.
Encls: a.a.

We are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Alternative Modernity
Time: May 31, 2026 05:30 PM India

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 829 3808 9565
Passcode: 104493
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24/05/2026

Political Economy of Mountain's Development in Historical Perspective With Special Reference to Himachal Pradesh

Warm greetings to all friends, colleagues, fellow seekers, and co-travelers in dialogue and learning.We warmly invite yo...
23/05/2026

Warm greetings to all friends, colleagues, fellow seekers, and co-travelers in dialogue and learning.

We warmly invite you to the weekly dialogue of *Vishwaneedam Swadhyaya Sahachakra* on:

**“Political Economy of Mountain’s Development in Historical Perspective with Special Reference to Himachal Pradesh”**

Speaker: **Professor Satish K. Sharma**
Former Professor, Department of Sociology, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

📅 **Date:** 24 May 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ **Time:** 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM IST

This dialogue seeks to critically engage with questions of mountain development, historical transformation, ecology, society, and political economy with special reference to Himachal Pradesh.

We would be grateful if you could kindly share this invitation with interested friends, students, scholars, and fellow seekers, and join us in our expanding circle of dialogue and co-learning.

🔗 **Join Zoom Meeting:**
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83025878484?pwd=6yomaghmVNIdZ5abc5kbzrlOuZKhAk.1

💬 **Meeting Chat Link:**
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🆔 **Meeting ID:** 830 2587 8484
🔐 **Passcode:** 230240

Looking forward to your participation.

With warm regards,
**Ananta, Minati & Randhir**

16/05/2026

New Horizons of Philosophy, Theology and Human Liberation: Learning with Fr Dr. Varghese Manimala

All are invited.
16/05/2026

All are invited.

03/05/2026
________________________________________Vishwaneedam center for Asian Blossoming  Swadhyaya Sahachakra Weekly Dialogue*B...
02/05/2026

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Vishwaneedam center for Asian Blossoming Swadhyaya Sahachakra Weekly Dialogue
*Book Discussion*
‘*CULTURE AND POPULAR MUSIC IN PUNJAB’*
by Professor Pramjit Judge
03 May 2026
Dear and Respected Friends,
Warm greetings and our best regards to you. We hope you are doing well.
We cordially invite you to the Vishwaneedam Swadhyaya Sahachakra Weekly Dialogue, where we are organizing a book discussion on “Culture and Popular Music in Punjab” authored by Pramjit Judge, on 03 May 2026.
The book will be discussed by *Swaraj Raj, Former Head, Department of English, and Former Dean, Faculty of Languages, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University.*
We warmly invite your participation in this enriching dialogue.
With best wishes,
Ananta Kumar Giri
Minati Pradhan
Randhir Kumar Gautam
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Programme Details
Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (IST)
Topic: Book Discussion on “Culture and Popular Music in Punjab”
Chair:
Pramjit Judge
Former Professor, Department of Sociology, Guru Nanak Dev University
Speaker:
Swaraj Raj
Former Head, Department of English, and Dean, Faculty of Languages, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University
Moderator:
Ananta Kumar Giri
Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming, Chennai
Convener:
Randhir Kumar Gautam
Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming
Vote of Thanks & Songs of Gratitude:
Minati Pradhan
Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming, Bangalore
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 873 7658 0734
Passcode: 308041
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About the Book
Culture and Popular Music in Punjab explores the dynamic relationship between tradition, modernity, and popular culture in Punjab. It examines how Punjabi popular music has crossed linguistic and geographical boundaries, gaining recognition in India and across the world. While embracing global musical styles and fusion, Punjabi music continues to remain deeply rooted in its cultural traditions.
The book presents culture as a flowing river, showing how capitalist modernity and mass consumption do not erase traditional musical forms; rather, they reshape and repackage them for wider audiences. Drawing upon epic romances such as Heer Ranjha and Mirza Sahiban, the work demonstrates how contemporary Punjabi music continues to renew and reinterpret enduring cultural narratives.
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