Student Achievement: Ishaan Arora, PhD Scholar (HSS), was conferred with the Outstanding Contribution in Scholarly Research (15/03/2026)

Student Achievement: Paper presentation at International Conference (14/03/2026 To 15/03/2026)
Riddhika Dangayach, PhD Scholar (HSS), presented a paper titled “Social Media Influence on Financial Well-being: Understanding the Role of Mindfulness through Systematic Review from a Behavioural Finance Perspective,” at the International Conference on “Spirituality: A Tested Paradigm for Global Well-being, Sustainability and Digital Mindfulness” held on 14–15 March 2026 at the School of Management Sciences, Varanasi.

Student Achievement: Mehak Sharma, PhD Scholar (HSS), was granted a patent titled “System and Computational Method for Predictive Data Processing and Generation of Adoption Parameters.” (13/03/2026)
Ms. Mehak Sharma and Prof. Manju Singh, granted a patent titled “System and Computational Method for Predictive Data Processing and Generation of Adoption Parameters” has been published by the Indian Patent Office. The invention presents a computational framework that predicts the adoption of Digital Social Innovations (DSIs) by analysing factors such as access, usage patterns, service quality, user experience, and adoption barriers. It generates predictive parameters to help policymakers and developers design more effective and inclusive digital interventions for underserved communities.

Student Achievement: Ishaan Arora, PhD Scholar (HSS), secured Second Position in the Essay Writing Competition organized by the Women’s Cell, Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur. (15/12/2025)

Student Achievement: Ishaan Arora, PhD Scholar (HSS), delivered a Lecture on Constitutional Values and Civic Responsibility on the Occasion of National Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) 2025 (26/11/2025)

Student Achievement: Ishaan Arora, PhD Scholar (HSS), secured First Position in various events organized under the aegis of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025. (27/10/2025 To 02/11/2025)

Student Achievement: Ishaan Arora, PhD Scholar (HSS), received the Young Researcher of the Year Award 2025 by Edumatrix Foundation (registered under the Government of India). (14/09/2025)

Student Achievement: Ishaan Arora, PhD Scholar (HSS), received the First Prize in various events organized under the aegis of Hindi Week 2025 at Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur. (14/09/2025)

Student Achievement: Ishaan Arora, PhD Scholar (HSS), participated and contributed scholarly insights to the National Visioning Conference for MIT World Peace University, Goa and the Advancement of Higher Education. (09/09/2025)

Student Achievement: Ishaan Arora, PhD Scholar (HSS), was conferred the Prestigious Academic Excellence & Innovative Research Award by the Smt. Geeta Maa Foundation (Education & Healthcare Trust). (05/09/2025)

Student Achievement: Ishaan Arora, PhD Scholar (HSS), received the International New (Emerging) Scholar Award in Social Sciences (Public Administration), 2025. (17/08/2025)

Student Achievement: Ishaan Arora, PhD Scholar (HSS), secured All India Rank Three (AIR 3) in the National Research Paper Writing Competition 2025. (21/07/2025)

Student Achievement: Sachin Bhambu, PhD Scholar (HSS), presented a research paper and served as a Panel Discussant at the 28th IPSA World Congress of Political Science. (12/07/2025 To 16/07/2025)

Student Achievement: Sweta Gwalani, PhD Scholar (HSS), presented a paper in international conference “Fintech Innovation & Digital Financial Practices: A Way towards Sustainable Development. (17/04/2025)
Sweta Gwalani participated in an international conference on “Fintech Innovation & Digital Financial Practices: A Way towards Sustainable Development,” held on 17 April 2025 and presented a paper titled “A Gendered Lens on Digital Transactions: Conceptualising UPI Adoption and Value Attribution." The paper examines UPI adoption from a gender-based perspective. It highlights differences in how men and women adopt and perceive digital transactions. The study also emphasizes the influence of social and contextual factors on digital payment behavior.

Student Achievement: Sachin Bambu, PhD Scholar (HSS), was invited to deliver a guest lecture at Cardiff University on Indian Political Thought and Foreign Policy (22/02/2025)

Student Achievement: Sachin Bambu, PhD Scholar (HSS), received the Best Paper Presenter Award at the 12th International Conference on Indian Knowledge System and Foreign Policy. (20/02/2025 To 21/02/2025)

Student Achievement: Sachin Bhambu, PhD Scholar (HSS), received the Best Paper Award at the ICWA-sponsored International Conference on India’s Foreign Policy. (30/01/2025 To 31/01/2025)