Overview

“Shabd–Samvada” is a fortnightly academic dialogue series started by SHABD – The Debate Club, under the Sharda School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SSHSS). Rooted in the Indian intellectual tradition of Guru–Śiṣya Paramparā, the series looks to cultivate sustained academic dialogue, critical inquiry, and reflective discussion among students.

The series is conceived as a continuous academic engagement beyond formal debates and classroom pedagogy. Each session focuses on a contemporary and contextually relevant issue of academic, social, political, cultural, or public significance. Through moderated dialogue, student participation, and faculty mentorship, the initiative aims to strengthen analytical reasoning, articulation, and interdisciplinary thinking within the academic environment of SSHSS.

Chief Patron:

• Shri. P.K Gupta (Hon’ble Chancellor, Sharda University)
• Shri. Y.K Gupta (Hon’ble Pro Chancellor, Sharda University)

Patron:

• Prof. (Dr.) Sibaram Khara (Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor)
• Prof. (Dr.) Parma Nand (Hon’ble Pro Vice-Chancellor)

Advisor:

• Prof. (Dr.) Anviti Gupta (Dean, SSHSS), 9415514525, dean.shss@sharda.ac.in

Objectives of Event

• To enhance critical thinking, articulation, and reasoned expression among students
• To encourage interdisciplinary perspectives and reflective engagement
• To create an inclusive platform for both confident and hesitant students to participate
• To strengthen faculty–student academic interaction and mentorship

Convener Details

• Prof. (Dr.) Brinda Chowdhari, 9718321162, brinda.chowdhari@sharda.ac.in

Co-ordinators:

Student Coordinators:

• Syed Ahsan Illahi (President-Shabd debate club), 7006736172, 2024441883.syed@ug.sharda.ac.in
• Jaslan Rane (Head of the Series)
• Tarang (Head of the Series)