Department of History, University of Delhi

📍 Glimpses from the visit of Mr. Alaa Didi

The Department of History, University of Delhi, hosted Mr. Alaa Didi under the ICCR Academic Visitor Programme for an interactive session on India–Maldives Relations.

An interactive session was held in the presence of Prof. Anirudh Deshpande (HOD), Prof. Vikas Gupta, Dr. P. K. Yasser Arafath,and members of the department, fostering meaningful academic exchange.

📢 The Department of History, University of Delhi, presents an interactive session on India–Maldives Relations, focusing on key historical and contemporary perspectives.

🗣️ Speakers:
Mr. Alaa Didi (Historian)
Prof. Anirudh Deshpande (Head, Department of History, University of Delhi)

📍 Venue: Library, First Floor, Faculty of Social Sciences
🗓️ 8th April 2026 | ⏰ 3:30 PM

The Department of History, University of Delhi, organized an enriching field visit for Semester IV students to Rakhigarhi— one of the largest known site of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in Hisar district of Haryana.

The trip was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Sajjan Kumar, under whose guidance students witnessed ongoing excavations, observed archaeological processes firsthand, and examined original Harappan antiquities.Rakhigarhi provides valuable insights into harappan urban planning, including drainage systems and stratigraphic sequences across multiple mounds.

The visit was further enriched by insightful interactions with archaeologists and dignitaries from the Archaeological Survey of India, who guided students through the site and shared their expertise on its historical significance, offering a deeper understanding of ongoing excavations and archaeological methods.

Scholars Conference 2026 | Organising Team Appreciation ✨

Certificates of appreciation were awarded to the organising team and volunteers for their valuable contributions towards the successful organisation of the conference.

Scholars Conference 2026 | Valedictory Session

The valedictory session of the Scholars Conference 2026 marked the conclusion of three days of engaging discussions and scholarly exchange at the Department of History, University of Delhi.
The session was attended by Prof. Anirudh Deshpande, Prof. Vikas Gupta, Dr. Aparna Balachandran, and Dr. P. K. Yasser Arafath. Certificates were distributed to participants, and the valuable contributions of volunteers were acknowledged and appreciated.

The conference concluded with a high tea, celebrating the collective efforts that made the event a success.

Scholars Conference 2026 | Day 3 | Session 21

Session 21 of the Scholars Conference 2026 focused on “Technology and Environment.” The session was chaired by Dr. Prerana Roy and featured presentations by Noyonika Bhattacharya, Ramesh Kumar, Shailja Chaurasia, and Deepak Raj, followed by an engaging discussion.

The papers explored themes related to environmental history, colonial policies, time regulation during wartime, and labour dynamics in plantation economies.

Scholars Conference 2026 | Day 3 | Session 20

Session 20 of the Scholars Conference 2026 focused on “Visual Culture and Material Practices.” The session was chaired by Prof.Saifuddin Ahmad and featured presentations by Satyajit Pramanik, Hinna Gupta, Nagma Shamim, and Akhila Vincent, followed by an engaging discussion.
The papers explored themes related to visual culture, performance, material practices, and representation in different historical contexts.

Scholars Conference 2026 | Day 3 | Session 19

Session 19 of the Scholars Conference 2026 focused on “Tribal Histories.” The session was chaired by Dr. David V. Zou and featured presentations by Priyam Konar, Mangminlun Dilip Gangte, and Pratyasha Talukdar, followed by an engaging discussion.
The papers explored themes related to tribal identity, missionary encounters, language, kinship, and social transformations in different regional contexts.

Scholars Conference 2026 | Day 3 | Session 18

Session 18 of the Scholars Conference 2026 focused on “Community, Religion and Belief Systems–III.” The session was chaired by Prof. Saifuddin Ahmad and featured presentations by Shivam Sharma, Dheeraj Kumar Sahani, Owais Ismael, and Rajeesha M, followed by an engaging discussion.

The papers examined themes related to religious reform movements, missionary encounters, community identities, and gendered spaces in historical contexts.

The session was followed by a lunch break, providing an opportunity for participants and delegates to interact and continue academic conversations in an informal setting.

Scholars Conference 2026 | Day 3 | Session 17

Session 17 of the Scholars Conference 2026 focused on “Community, Religion and Belief Systems–II.” The session was chaired by Prof. Shalin Jain and featured presentations by Prerana Roy, Prakriti Anand, Ghazala Rasheed, and Preethish Raja, followed by an engaging discussion.

The papers explored themes related to religious traditions, gender, kinship, and missionary encounters in different historical contexts.

Scholars Conference 2026 | Day 3 | Session 15

Day 3 of the Scholars Conference 2026 began with Session 15 on “Locating State Formation in History.” The session was chaired by Dr.Aparna Balachandran and featured presentations by Sulaiman T. K., Sukrit Mukherjee, Kirti Kanojia, and Muhammed Shaheer P, followed by an engaging discussion.

The papers explored themes related to state formation, political symbolism, ritual practices, and historical memory in different historical contexts.