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Stage Set for Celebration of Ideas in Chennai
The New Indian Express
|January 27, 2025
The ThinkEdu Conclave is back.
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Over 40 esteemed panelists will lead thought-provoking discussions by sharing their insights into education, polity, economy, technology, history, art, and culture, during the two-day conclave, beginning today (January 27).
Themed 'Rise of the Indosphere,' the 13th edition of the conclave, presented by Sastra University, promises to continue the celebration of Indian excellence. Attendees will gain invaluable insights from a diverse lineup of thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators. This includes Justice V Ramasubramanian, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC); Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Bihar; Priyank Kharge, Minister for Electronics, IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Karnataka; and Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana.
Additionally, first-time Members of Parliament like Sasikanth Senthil (Tiruvallur constituency) and Angomcha Bimol Akoijam (Inner Manipur constituency), alongside seasoned veteran Parliamentarians such as Subramanian Swamy and Shashi Tharoor, will share their perspectives on India's political and social landscape.
The conclave also promises enriching discussions from thinkers like Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, and Mukunda CR, Joint General Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, to delve into contemporary issues.
This story is from the January 27, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express.
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