Senior Research Fellow
Bharat Ki Soch, a think tank committed to researching and revitalizing the insights of Indian wisdom and applying them to contemporary policy challenges and governance frameworks, is desirous of supporting research in the following thematic areas:
1. Governance
2. National Security
3. Economy, Commerce and Finance
4. Environment and Sustainability
5. Agriculture and Food Security
6. Health Nutrition and Wellbeing
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Location: New Delhi, India
Responsibilities: Research, Publication and Outreach on any two of the above-mentioned areas
The Fellow is expected to explore the above-mentioned thematic areas by consulting ancient Indian texts, and outlining how the insights from early times might be relevant to contemporary policy and practice.
Tasks
1. Carrying out in depth research on Governance/National Security/ Economy, Commerce and Finance/ Environment and Sustainability/ Agriculture and Food Security/Health Nutrition and Wellbeing of ancient times of India
2. Identify texts that address the above themes
3. Synthesise existing studies on these to produce literature review
4. Select and introduce passages for sourcebooks
5. Engage in conversation with experts on these areas, at events or for newsletters/blogs
6. Convene masterclasses and workshops with experts on the areas selected
7. Write articles on the above themes
8. Organize exhibitions, conferences, lectures for public outreach
9. Overviews (15,000 words) of studies on the areas identified
10.Anthologies with excerpts from texts organised thematically
11.Translations of unpublished works/chapters from works
12.Organise conferences, round tables, workshops, exhibitions
Commitment: Full-time, on all official working days
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
1. PhD Degree in Ancient Indian History
2. Knowledge of Ancient scriptures is a must
3. Excellent written and spoken skills in English, Hindi
4. Three plus years of relevant work experience
Desirable
1. Competence in reading premodern sources in at least one South Asian language (Sanskrit, Prakrit, Farsi, Tamil…)
2. Experience of university teaching/academic editing/exhibition curation/organising public lectures
3. Ability to initiate and drive projects
Interested candidates may email applications to Ms Swati Srivastava De, at contact@bharatkisoch.com The last date for receiving applications is 25 March 2026.
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH: The Golden Age of Hollywood
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH: The Golden Age of Hollywood
Curated by Neville Tuli (Founder, Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (T.R.I.S.)
The exhibition will reveal the influential roots of World Cinema with a focus on the cinema of Mack Sennett, Maurice Tourneur, Charlie Chaplin, Fritz Lang, F.W. Murnau, Buster Keaton, Lon Chaney, Tod Browning, Randolph Valentino, Erich von Stronheim, Josef Sternberg and others.
The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs
(Collaboration: Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (T.R.I.S.)
Humanities Matter: Symposium Proceedings (OP 120)
Book Discussion Group Contract Farming in Developing countries: The Promise and its perils
Book Discussion Group
Contract Farming in Developing countries: The Promise and its perils
By Sudha Narayanan (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025)
Discussants: Jang Bahadur Singh Sangha, Farmer; Sayanten Bera, Journalist, Mint and Sudha Narayanan, Author of the book
Moderator: Siraj Hussain, Advisor, Food Processing
Art Matters
Art Matters
AE Krishna Sobti, An evening on Krishna Sobti writings.
(Collaboration: Raza Foundation)
curatorial walkthrough of the art exhibition
Echoes of the Mandala
The exhibition unveils the reflections of Nepali artists, channelling their imagination through ingenious impressions in paintings that connects the ancient civilization of Nepal & India. These artworks masterfully capture the coexistence of the sacred and profane, inviting viewers to ponder the eternal fusion of tradition and modernity in a shared cultural tapestry.
A curatorial walkthrough of the art exhibition ‘Echoes of the Mandala’ led by curator Swosti R. Kayastha providing insights into the artworks, themes, and curation choices. An engaging event for attendees to gain deeper context beyond a self-guided visit.
The exhibition will remain open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs
(Collaboration: Nepal Embassy, BPKF, India, Everest Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Tender for the Civil work for construction of CENTRALISED WATER TREATMENT PLANT ( WTP) at Main building.
Tender for the Civil work for construction of CENTRALISED WATER TREATMENT PLANT ( WTP) at Main building.
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Sealed offers are invited for the Civil work for construction of CENTRALISED WATER TREATMENT PLANT at Main building as per enclosed annexures.
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Submission of the offer by a bidder implies that he has inspected the site and is fully aware of the site conditions.
Sealed offers shall be received by Purchase officer , on or before 04.03.2026
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The owners reserve to themselves the right of accepting the whole or any part of the offer and bidder shall be bound to perform the same at his quoted rates.
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