Chennai International Centre

CIC is a community initiative with a goal to promote divergent thought leadership through a wide spectrum of events formatted as talks and panels.

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How did a self-taught mathematician from India transform the world of mathematics?

Join Prof. K. Srinivasa Rao as he explores the life and work of “Swayambhu” Srinivasa Ramanujan.

14 Aug 2026 | 6:30 PM | Tagore Auditorium, Chennai

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The path to net zero is reshaping the future of cities.

Drawing on the UN’s decarbonisation roadmap, Dr. Karthigeyan discussed why sustainable transport and climate-conscious urban planning are essential for a resilient future.

#SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction

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The media plays a vital role in disaster risk reduction from raising public awareness and sharing information on potential risks to accurately disseminating early warnings issued by government authorities.

Informed communities are better-prepared communities.

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Communities, NGOs and trained volunteers play a vital role in disaster risk reduction from awareness and capacity building to evacuation, relief distribution and search-and-rescue efforts.

Prepared communities are resilient communities.

#DisasterRiskReduction

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Drawing from Dr. Thiruppugazh’s insights, local authorities play a critical role in disaster risk reduction—from risk-informed planning and responsible building approvals to enforcing Coastal Regulation Zone norms and building codes.

#DisasterRiskReduction #LocalGovernance

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What exactly is a disaster?

A cyclone, flood or earthquake is a hazard—but not every hazard becomes a disaster.

Dr. Thiruppugazh explains how disruption, exposure, vulnerability and capacity determine when a hazard becomes a disaster.

#DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateResilience

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Is your smartphone really secure?

Learn how to detect cyber threats, understand your digital footprint, and protect yourself from spyware, phishing, fake apps, OTP scams, and AI-powered attacks.

DIY session with C. Mohan Ram.

Fri, 3 July | 6:30 PM | Tagore Auditorium

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“The world outside is not calm.”

Retd. Major General Murali Gopalakrishnan’s lecture at CIC explored why national security is about much more than defending borders—it’s about securing people, institutions, and national purpose.

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Has Galwan permanently altered India-China relations?

Ambassador Vijay Gokhale explains why the old framework may never return.

🎥 Watch the complete discussion on CIC’s YouTube channel.

#Galwan #IndiaChina #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity

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A simple map can completely change how you see India's strategic position.
Ambassador Vijay Gokhale explains why geography remains one of India's greatest strengths.

Full discussion available on CIC's YouTube channel.

#India #IndianOcean #Strategy #Geopolitics

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Why would one of India's foremost China experts say, "I thank God for the rise of China"?

Ambassador Vijay Gokhale explains how China's rise reshaped the global balance of power and created strategic space for countries like India.

Watch the discussion on the CIC’s YT channel.

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📰 பத்திரிகை உலக அனுபவங்கள்

An evening with senior journalists Dr. Thiruppur Krishnan and Maalan V Narayanan as they share experiences, perspectives, and lessons from the world of journalism.

🗓 May 30 | 6 PM
📍 Tagore Auditorium, Chennai

#CICChennai #Journalism

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The Wrong Way Home

A sharp take on ambition, relevance, and reinvention in an image-driven world.

Witty, candid conversation with @shunalishroff & @PunjabiMami — kept the audience hooked till the end.

#CICChennai #BookDiscussion

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Relevance. Power. Reinvention.

The Wrong Way Home by @shunalishroff explores the cost of staying visible in a world obsessed with appearances.

🗓 Apr 25 | 6 PM
📍 Tagore Auditorium, Chennai

In conversation with @PunjabiMami

#CICChennai #BookDiscussion

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A packed house today at CIC.

With elections just a week away, the interest in understanding Tamil Nadu’s political future is real—and growing.

“Tamil Nadu 2026: Way Ahead?”

#TN2026 #CICChennai

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Tamil Nadu 2026 is coming. But are we asking the right questions?

With Sumanth Raman, Rangaraj Pandey & R. K. Radhakrishnan.

🗓 Apr 17 | 🕕 6 PM
📍 Chennai

#TN2026 #CICChennai

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Can AI actually help fight the drug menace—or is it just hype?

Join Mr T. S. Krishnamurthy, Mr Premanand Narasimhan & Mr P. Aravindhan, IPS.

🗓 Apr 18 | 🕕 6 PM
📍 Chennai

#AI #DrugMenace #CICChennai

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What does it take to build a city like Auroville? 🌍

Join @JayantiRavi for a deep dive into the vision, challenges, and reality of the “City of Dawn.”

🗓 Mar 28 | 🕕 6 PM
📍 Tagore Auditorium, Chennai

#Auroville #CICChennai #UrbanFutures

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Can Thiruvalluvar be seen as a Management Guru?

What he wrote 2000 years ago for Kings & Ministers applies remarkably to today’s CEOs & Executives — planning, timing, accountability, execution.

Join us on 7 March | 6 PM
Tagore Auditorium, R.A. Puram.

#Thiruvalluvar #CICChennai

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RARE: Investing the Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Way

Join author Nandini Vijayaraghavan in conversation with L. V. Navaneeth for an engaging discussion on long-term investing, conviction-led decisions, and the mindset behind building enduring wealth.

#CICChennai #RARE #BookDiscussion