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25/05/2026

“Our conversations shouldn’t be about will hurt us, but be about how quickly can we embrace it”

Vikram Puri, President & CEO, POSHS Group speaking at the recently hosted MEA-PIC 2026.

He was speaking on the panel on , chaired by Dr. Ganesh Natarajan.

📢 Check out the latest edition of The Tianxian View — the Pune International Centre’s (PIC) weekly newsletter on China....
25/05/2026

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Check out the latest edition of The Tianxian View — the Pune International Centre’s (PIC) weekly newsletter on China.

🔗 Read it at the link in our bio.

📖 Stay informed. Stay engaged.

How should India engage with China in a rapidly changing world order?At Pune International Centre, the release and discu...
23/05/2026

How should India engage with China in a rapidly changing world order?

At Pune International Centre, the release and discussion of Taming the Dragon: A Manifesto for a New Modus Vivendi with China brought together Manoj Kewalramani, Anushka Saxena (She/Her), Amit Kumar, and Dr. Ajit Ranade for a nuanced and deeply strategic conversation on one of India’s most consequential geopolitical relationships.

The discussion explored the need for India to engage China from a position of strength—balancing deterrence with dialogue, economic realism with strategic clarity, and competition with calibrated engagement. From border tensions and trade asymmetries to maritime strategy, defence preparedness, technological competition, and the evolving China–Pakistan dynamic, the conversation underscored the importance of long-term institutional thinking and national capability building.

The panel also reflected on how China perceives India, the widening economic and military gaps, and why India must move beyond reactive policymaking toward sustained strategic planning across defence, diplomacy, trade, and innovation.

A timely and thought-provoking discussion on power, preparedness, and India’s place in an increasingly contested global order.

22/05/2026

“This is the place where enlightened minds will meet; that is extremely energizing. I think what is more energizing, is the journey we can see going hereafter” - Dr. Ravi Pandit, talking about Pune International Centre

In a conversation with Vice President Dr Vijay Kelkar, very passionately talks about the journey of PIC, an important chapter in his life of and .

Can India and China find a new equilibrium in an increasingly uncertain world?As Asia’s geopolitical balance shifts and ...
21/05/2026

Can India and China find a new equilibrium in an increasingly uncertain world?

As Asia’s geopolitical balance shifts and India–China relations enter a fragile new phase, the questions facing India today are larger than diplomacy alone — they concern strategy, security, technology, trade, and national strength.

Join us at Pune International Centre for the release and discussion of Taming the Dragon: A Manifesto for a New Modus Vivendi with China — a timely and thought-provoking new book that explores what India’s long-term approach to China should look like in a rapidly changing global order.

From the aftermath of the 2020 border crisis to evolving global power equations, the book argues that India’s China policy must be anchored in atma-shakti — self-strengthening across economic, technological, military, and diplomatic domains.

*Authors*
Manoj Kewalramani
Anushka Saxena
Amit Kumar

🎙️ In conversation with Dr. Ajit Ranade

🗓️ Friday, 22 May 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Tea & Registration from 5:00 PM onwards)
📍 Pune International Centre, Pashan, Pune

🔗 Register at the link in our bio.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of ideas, strategy, and dialogue on one of the most consequential relationships shaping India’s future.

What does responsible business truly look like beyond boardroom buzzwords and sustainability slogans?At Pune Internation...
21/05/2026

What does responsible business truly look like beyond boardroom buzzwords and sustainability slogans?

At Pune International Centre, an engaging conversation around The Business of Business Is (Not) Just Business brought together editor Sutapa Banerjee and Suhas Baxi to explore the deeper forces shaping corporate behaviour, public purpose, and economic participation.

The discussion moved beyond the book itself into larger questions of behavioural change, gender perspectives, social norms, inclusion, sustainability, and the evolving role of business in society—offering thoughtful insights on how meaningful change requires more than intent; it demands structural and behavioural shifts.

The event was seamlessly anchored by Nupur Kulkarni from PIC.

A stimulating exchange on ideas, responsibility, and the future of business in a rapidly changing world.

Can India and China find a new equilibrium in an increasingly uncertain world?Join us at Pune International Centre for t...
18/05/2026

Can India and China find a new equilibrium in an increasingly uncertain world?

Join us at Pune International Centre for the release and discussion of Taming the Dragon: A Manifesto for a New Modus Vivendi with China — a timely and thought-provoking new book that explores what India’s long-term approach to China should look like in a rapidly changing global order.

🎤Authors
Manoj Kewalramani
Anushka Saxena
Amit Kumar

🎙️ In conversation with Dr. Ajit Ranade

🗓️ Friday, 22 May 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Tea & Registration from 5:00 PM onwards)
📍 Pune International Centre, Pashan, Pune

🔗 Register at the link in our bio.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of ideas, strategy, and dialogue on one of the most consequential relationships shaping India’s future.

A proud moment for the Pune International Centre Social Innovation Hub! Our past mentee, Pirul Handicrafts, has been ho...
16/05/2026

A proud moment for the Pune International Centre Social Innovation Hub!

Our past mentee, Pirul Handicrafts, has been honoured with the Grihshobha Inspire Women’s Awards 2026, and is among the youngest recipients to receive this recognition.

From nurturing ideas to celebrating impact, it is inspiring to see young changemakers creating meaningful social and creative influence through their work.

Heartiest congratulations to the entire Pirul Handicrafts team — may this be one of many milestones ahead.

Pune International Centre extends warm birthday greetings to Dr. Vijay Kelkar, Vice President, PIC — one of India’s most...
15/05/2026

Pune International Centre extends warm birthday greetings to Dr. Vijay Kelkar, Vice President, PIC — one of India’s most distinguished economists, technocrats, and public policy thought leaders.

A Padma Vibhushan awardee, Dr. Kelkar has held several landmark leadership roles including Chairman of the 13th Finance Commission, Finance Secretary to the Government of India, Executive Director at the IMF, and Chairman of the National Stock Exchange of India. His contributions to economic reforms, fiscal policy, public finance, and institution building have left a lasting impact on India’s development journey.

Through his scholarship, vision, and public service, he continues to inspire generations of policymakers, institutions, and young thinkers.

We wish him good health, happiness, and many more impactful years ahead.

We are delighted to invite you to the book launch, a discussion on ‘The Rajwada Poisonings” and the art of writing ficti...
14/05/2026

We are delighted to invite you to the book launch, a discussion on ‘The Rajwada Poisonings” and the art of writing fiction.

Join crime novelist Nita Jatar Kulkarni and educator-author Amita Bambawale for a conversation exploring the nuances of writing, the power of imagination, and how crime fiction can become an indictment of society.

Be part of this engaging session that delves into the craft of storytelling and the making of a gripping, suspenseful narrative.

🗓️Date:Friday, 15 May 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: PIC Multipurpose Hall

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/a4WEftmeQm?origin=lprLink

We look forward to your presence.

This event is free and open to all; registration is mandatory.

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