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Independence in the Age of Algorithms: India’s Next Great Mission

In his Independence Day address to the IIIT Hyderabad community, Prof. P J Narayanan, Director, IIIT Hyderabad reiterated that democracy thrives on autonomy – but in today’s world, real independence also means freedom from digital dependence. Prof. Narayanan emphasised that the time has come for India to build its own secure technological foundation. Greetings to all on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day. August 15th is a very important day for every Indian, as it is the day we attained political independence. An important characteristic of our freedom struggle was its non-violent nature. We built a vibrant democracy that is the envy of the world. But democracy is not only about electing representatives; it’s also about the autonomy to make decisions at local, community, and institutional levels. We should ask ourselves if our autonomy is increasing or decreasing and if we are including everyone in the decision-making process. This is a big challenge for our maturing democracy.

TechForward August 2025 Edition (States Cyber Security Measures) – 29 August 2025

IIITH’s TechForward research seminar series is an academia-industry confluence around emerging technologies. Deep insights, directional talks & industry/business outlooks from highly accomplished thought leaders on one theme every month. The August edition explores States Cyber Security Measures at ICCC building , banjara hills on 29 August.
Those interested in attending the seminar can register at https://tinyurl.com/4ss47wa7

Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) under Two-Cover Bid System for supply of DSO with wave Generator & Power Supply   

Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) under Two-Cover Bid System for supply of DSO with wave Generator & Power Supply    International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad Date: 11th August 2025Sealed quote should reach the address below on or before29th August 2025 @ 3:00 PM. Extended to 16/09/2025 Director IIIT Hyderabad Professor CR Rao Rd, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500032, […]

Notice Inviting tender for Interior package for NAB and SRIC

Notice Inviting tender for Interior package for NAB and SRIC International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad Date: 9th August 2025Sealed quote should reach the address below on or before18th August 2025 @ 5:00 PM. RegistrarIIIT Hyderabad Professor CR Rao Rd, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500032, India. Tender No IIITH/UE/AB-SRIC/2024-25/2                    Date  09.08.2025 1 Name of work                                                         […]

Human Sciences Research Centre talk by  Dr. Anisha Palat

Dr. Anisha Palat, Paul Mellon Centre, London gave a talk on How We Look at Animals: Colonial Legacies and Contemporary Frames on 13 August at N 119, Nilgiri Block. Summary of the talk as explained by Dr. Anisha Palat.

This talk explores the intersections of animals and photography in South Asia, using colonial-era hunting photographs as a lens through which to examine shifting human-animal relations. Colonial photographs, where animals were often depicted as trophies, specimens, or spectacles, played a key role in establishing imperial narratives of control over nature and the nonhuman, and in showing hunting as an act of celebration and triumph. This talk examines whether a reconsideration and review of such photographs provides a space with which to rethink anthropocentric and imperial legacies. It also considers how contemporary photographers engage with animals, and the ethics, responsibility, and connection of contemporary images to their colonial predecessors. In today’s world and digital age, how do we look at animals, and why does it matter?

Dr Anisha Palat holds a Ph.D in History of Art from the Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh. Her doctoral research explored the relationship between the cow and caste in contemporary Indian art, highlighting how these themes manifest in various artistic practices. Anisha has presented her research at conferences and workshops globally. She currently serves as convenor of ‘Unfinished Visions: A Collaborative Research Series on South Asian Visual Culture’ at the University of Edinburgh. Her previous role as convenor of the Climate & Colonialism Reading Group at the Paul Mellon Centre, London, involved thinking with climate and related themes. In addition to her research, Anisha was part of the editorial team for The South Asianist journal, Centre for South Asian Studies, University of Edinburgh.