Centre for Studies of Plural Societies

CSPS invites you to a talk on “Understanding Islamic Finance and Its Future Market” by Mufti Abdul Kadir Barkatulla. 📅 7 Jan | ⏰ 4–6 PM | 📍 Jasola, New Delhi 🔗 Register: forms.gle/g1yUVL2XiPvkPN… #CSPS #IslamicFinance #PublicLecture

This Holi, we celebrate the colours of plurality, dialogue, and coexistence. May we continue to build spaces that honour diversity and strengthen democracy. 🌸 #Holi #Pluralism #Inclusion

We mourn the passing of T. K. Oommen (1937–2026), Professor Emeritus at Jawaharlal Nehru University, who passed away on 26 Feb 2026. A leading voice on pluralism, citizenship & social movements. His legacy will endure. #TKOommen #IndianSociology

Children's health is at great risk with increasing pollution levels, a new report says.

This #RepublicDay, we reaffirm our commitment to the Constitution as a living promise of liberty, equality, justice & fraternity. At CSPS, pluralism and democratic dialogue remain at the heart of our work. 🇮🇳 #ConstitutionOfIndia #Pluralism #Democracy

CSPS hosted a special lecture on “The Changing Geopolitics of the Middle East: Is Donald Trump In or Out?” with Dr. @MuqtedarKhan and Dr. M. Shahid Siddiqui, exploring key shifts in regional and global politics. #CSPS #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #GlobalPolitics

The Changing Geopolitics of the Middle East: Is Donald Trump In or Out? -Dr Muqtedar Khan - Professor, Univ. of Delaware (US) -Chair: Dr M. Shahid Siddiqui - Editor in Chief, WorldAffairs 📅23 Jan 2026 | ⏰3–5 PM forms.gle/ekVYpfgYEcSnwW… #CSPS #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #USPolicy

Education must be a public good, not a business. Ikra Choudhary, Member of Parliament (Samajwadi Party), draws attention to how market-driven models of education deepen inequality and why accessible, state-supported schooling remains essential for a democratic society.

In Memoriam | Dr. Manzoor Alam Sahab We mourn the passing of Dr. Manzoor Alam Sahab, a distinguished scholar and visionary institution-builder. His scholarship, integrity, and commitment to inclusive public discourse leave a lasting legacy. May his soul rest in peace.

Curious about ethical finance and its future? Join CSPS for a talk on “Understanding Islamic Finance and Its Future Market” with Mufti Abdul Kadir Barkatulla. 7 Jan | ⏰ 4–6 PM | New Delhi 🔗 Register: forms.gle/mfWgzA6pPuKmjT… #CSPS #IslamicFinance #EthicalEconomy #PublicTalk

New year. New questions. Shared futures. Here’s to dialogue, plurality, and thinking together in 2026. ✨ Happy New Year from CSPS! #HappyNewYear #CSPS #Plurality #CriticalInquiry

Warm Christmas wishes from CSPS 🎄 May this season inspire compassion, dialogue, and shared humanity. #Christmas #SeasonGreetings #Pluralism #Peace

How do poverty, caste, gender & income intersect to sustain manual scavenging in India? 🔗 cspsindia.org/intersection-o… #CSPS #ManualScavenging #Caste #GenderJustice #SocialInequality

Gig workers in ride-hailing & food delivery are labelled independent contractors, allowing platforms to evade labour protections while exerting algorithmic control. Read more: cspsindia.org/beyond-the-leg… #GigEconomy #LabourRights #PlatformWork #WorkersRights

Join us for an online discussion on Metamodernism with author Greg Dember, chaired by Bruce Alderman, M.A. 📅 Dec 10 (Seattle) / Dec 11 (India) 🕒 8 PM PST / 10 AM IST 🖥 Zoom | Free Registration 🔗 forms.gle/FnKet69ndZUCaC… #Metamodernism #GregDember #CSPSIndia #BookDiscussion

Noon Films & the Magical Renaissance A compelling conversation with V. K. Cherian, N. P. Ashley, Sachin Narayanan, and John Dayal on cinema, culture, and the creative resurgence shaping contemporary storytelling. Watch here 👉 youtu.be/McJZv9k6ix4 #Cinema #FilmStudies #India

📘 CSPS Book Discussion! Postcoloniality and Statehood: The Case of Egypt with Priyanka Chandra 🗓 14 Nov | ⏰ 4–6 PM | 💻 Zoom Chair: Prof. A.K. Ramakrishnan Discussant: Prof. Aftab Kamal Pasha Register: forms.gle/7FYv1iVfGtArDw… #CSPSIndia #Postcolonial #Egypt #AcademicTalk

Thank you for joining us at CSPS for an insightful discussion on Hindu Bhakti Through Muslim Eyes with Dr R. David Coolidge & Dr Saad Mohammed Ismail (AMU). A rich conversation on Hindu–Muslim devotional and intellectual traditions. #CSPS #EventUpdate #Bhakti #Hindu

🍲 New from CSPS! "Dirty Food Leaks Online: Digital Kitchens as Counter-Public Archives” by Sanskriti, Doctoral Scholar at IIT Jodhpur, explores how digital kitchens become spaces of resistance and memory. 🔗 Read: cspsindia.org/dirty-food-lea… #CSPS #FoodStudies #DigitalArchives

⏳ Only a few days left! Join Dr R. David Coolidge for a discussion on Hindu Bhakti Through Muslim Eyes — exploring how faiths meet through devotion & understanding. ✨ 🗓️ 31 Oct | 🕓 4–6 PM | 📍 CSPS, Jasola 🔗 forms.gle/AXbXUcGe3TZZSr… #CSPS #FaithAndDialogue #Pluralism