CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

The Department of English and Cultural Studies organized a workshop titled “Writing Place: Narrative, Landscape, and Mediation in Lavasa” on 28 January 2026. The programme explored place-based narrative writing through a combination of literary practice, critical reading, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence tools. Designed primarily for students of English, Cultural Studies, and Digital Humanities, the workshop approached Lavasa not as a neutral backdrop but as a constructed, mediated, and contested space shaped by social, ecological, and infrastructural forces. The session was led by Dr Pallavi Narayan, an accomplished author, editor, and educator with more than sixteen years of experience in trade and academic publishing. Dr Narayan’s professional engagements include collaborations with Routledge, Pan Macmillan, Penguin Random House, NUS Press, NTU Centre for Contemporary Art, and Singapore Management University, among others. She has previously served as Associate Pro...

The Club Activity Session, held on 17th January 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM, marked the energetic commencement of the Even Semester for the Academic Year 2025–26 at the School of Business and Management – BBA, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus – ‘The Hub of Analytics’. Conducted across multiple BBA classrooms in the Management Block, the event brought together eight active student clubs, engaging 124 first- and second-year BBA students, with the support of 17 student volunteers, under the coordination of Ms. Devleena Banerjee. The primary objective of the session was to reintegrate students after the semester break, foster peer interaction, and introduce foundational professional and analytical skills through interactive, club-driven activities. A prominent theme across several sessions was ice-breaking and reconnection, setting a positive and inclusive tone for the new semester. The MDQ Club (Classroom 2313) and Marketing Club (Classroom 2404) effectively utilize...

The Department of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, successfully organized an engaging and insightful session titled “Session on CA” on 11 November 2025. The session was conducted by Mr. Ramakrishnan, a distinguished professional from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The initiative was aimed at providing students with in-depth exposure to the Chartered Accountancy profession and creating awareness about the academic pathway, professional requirements, and career opportunities associated with the CA qualification. The primary objective of the session was to guide students aspiring to pursue Chartered Accountancy by offering authentic insights directly from a practicing professional. The session focused on familiarizing students with the structure of the CA course, including its different levels, eligibility criteria, registration process, examination pattern, and articleship requirements. Mr. Ramakrishnan ex...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ University, Pune Lavasa Campus, organized a guest lecture titled "Research Ready: Emerging Trends and Opportunities in the Humanities", aimed at enhancing the academic preparedness of MA in English with Digital Humanities students. The session focused on emerging themes in humanities research, strategic publication practices, and navigating opportunities in research positions and funding avenues, particularly within the Indian and global academic landscape. The speaker began by demystifying the publishing ecosystem in the humanities, stressing the importance of understanding the distinctions between open-access, subscription-based, and paid publication models. While open-access journals offer wider reach, the speaker cautioned students about predatory publishers and emphasized the need for selecting UGC-CARE or Scopus-indexed journals. This distinction led to a discussion on quality assurance in publication and how instit...

Mental Wellness Month, observed in January, is a focused initiative aimed at highlighting the importance of mental health as an essential component of overall well-being.  The event was open to all members of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus and was spread across activities beginning 23rd January onwards. Through a series of creative and experiential engagements, the Centre for Counselling & Health Services (CCHS) aimed to foster awareness, positivity, and a culture of openness around mental health and emotional well-being. One of the key highlights of Mental Wellness Month was the Mandala Art Session, conducted at the Social Sphere. Students and faculty were invited to engage in mindful artistry through Mandala creation. This session provided participants with a calming and expressive outlet, allowing them to slow down, focus on intricate patterns and colors, and immerse themselves in the present moment.  Complementing the art-based engagement was a th...

The Photography Club FOCUS, in collaboration with the Centre for Digital Learning (CDL), successfully organized a photography workshop titled “Capture the Essence: Where Light Meets Emotion” on 30 January 2026 at 5:00 PM. The session was conducted at the CDL Studio, Management Block, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. The event aimed to enhance students’ understanding of studio photography while emphasizing the emotional and creative aspects of visual storytelling. The workshop was designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of studio lighting and how light can be used as a powerful tool to convey mood, emotion, and narrative in photography. The session commenced with a brief introduction by the representatives of FOCUS Photography Club, who highlighted the importance of mastering light as an essential skill for aspiring photographers. The collaboration with CDL provided participants access to professional studio equipment and a structured learning environ...

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, in collaboration with MacGuffin Club, organised a film screening of Bend It Like Beckham (2002), conducted by Dr. Shrimoyee Chattopadhyay, for MA students as part of a curricular engagement aligned with the course Postcolonial Digital Narratives. The screening was conceptualised as a pedagogic intervention that used cinema as a visual narrative form to introduce students to key concerns in postcolonial and diasporic studies, including identity formation, migration, gendered aspirations, and cultural negotiation within transnational spaces. Bend It Like Beckham, set within the British Punjabi Sikh diaspora, narrates the story of Jesminder “Jess” Bhamra, a young woman navigating the tensions between familial expectations, cultural traditions, and her ambition to pursue professional football. The film offers a compelling representation of diasporic subjectivity, making it particularly relevant for MA students engaging with postcolonial narra...