September at Anant began with the excitement of new journeys and fresh possibilities as we welcomed the BTech Incoming Class of 2026 through an immersive Orientation Programme. Across the University, students and faculty continued to engage with industry, explore new ideas and create impact through innovation, entrepreneurship and purposeful projects. Together, these experiences capture the spirit of Anant: a space where curious minds come together to imagine possibilities, challenge conventions and ‘Create the New’.
Anant welcomed the Incoming Class of 2026 for the BTech in Climate Change programme. The Orientation Programme introduced students to life at Anant through the Provost’s welcome address and engaging sessions on academics, student life, hostels, the code of conduct and more. As students connected with their new community and explored the journey ahead, the day offered them the first glimpse of what it means to learn, explore and ‘Create the New’ at Anant.
Anant co-hosted MET4CE: Manufacturing Engineering Technology for Circular Economy, the inaugural event of the Experiential Learning Centre for Sustainable Energy & Circularity (ELC:SEC), jointly established by NAMTECH and IIT Roorkee. The event brought together experts, educators and industry leaders to explore sustainability, technology and circularity.
The event presented keynote addresses by prominent personalities and a panel discussion featuring Dr Sanjeev Vidyarthi, Provost, Anant National University and Dr Rohan Dutta, Associate Professor and Director, Anant School for Climate Action.
At Anant, our faculty and students actively engage in research and inquiry, strengthening the
academic environment while contributing fresh perspectives and knowledge to the broader design
community.
Snehasri Sunderesan, Research Assistant, School of Creative Practices and Entrepreneurship (SCoPE),
and Dr Diti Vyas, Associate Professor, SCoPE and Co-lead, Writing and Communication Studio, recently
co-authored a research titled ‘Ascent to Agri-tech or Rise to Real Estate: Growth Dilemma of Raphael
Drones’. It secured the 2nd Runner-up position at DRISHTIKON 2K26, an international conference
organised by the Dr B H Agalgatti Case Centre at the International Institute of Management Studies
(IIMS), Pune.
The paper analyses Raphael Drones, a venture co-established by a first-generation indigenous woman
entrepreneur in southern Tamil Nadu, focusing on the interplay between sustainable development,
inclusive technological advancement and agricultural innovation adoption.
Anant’s thought leadership continued to contribute to important national conversations through published articles. Authored pieces by Provost Dr Sanjeev Vidyarthi and Prof Risha Roy, Associate Professor and Lead, Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design and Co-lead, Transdisciplinary Design, appeared in The Hindu and The Daily Guardian, respectively.
Their articles explored how design is shaping future careers and how Indian craftsmanship can contribute to the next era of sustainable fashion.
Anant students participated in the Anant–Charles Correa Foundation NEP Module, organised to help them explore filmmaking as a tool for understanding and documenting the site. It brought together perspectives from the urban realm and the technical craft of filmmaking, while combining urban observation with filmmaking, sound and visual storytelling. The exercise encouraged students to view the design site through a different lens, turning the act of documenting a place into a deeper process of understanding it.
The Anant community came together to celebrate Janmashtami, Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi on campus through music, cultural performances, community cooking and festive traditions. Filled with smiles, laughter and memorable moments, the celebrations brought the campus alive with a wonderful sense of joy, togetherness and community spirit.
