Call for Papers | Retracing Anthropological and Literary Contributions’ 2025 by Bennett University: Submit by June 20

About Bennett University

Bennett University, a State Private University, has been established by the ‘Times Group’, India’s largest media conglomerate, through Act No. 24 of 2016 passed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The University at present offers unique interdisciplinary and contemporary courses through its Schools of Computer Science Engineering and Technology, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Management, Law, and Media & Liberal Arts. In addition, the University has also established the Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and External Relations & Executive Education.

About the School of Law, Bennett University

The School of Law at Bennett University, one of India’s top law colleges approved by the Bar Council of India, is dedicated to delivering outstanding academic, research, and industry-focused education. Its programs prepare law students to face courtroom challenges and develop skills in drafting lawsuits from both the respondent’s and complainant’s perspectives. The school offers a range of enriching programs, including B.A., LL.B. (Hons.); B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.); LL.M.; and Ph.D. As a top private law college in India, Bennett University provides world-class infrastructure, including amphitheater classrooms, a dedicated law library, and a Moot Court Hall, to create an industry-relevant environment. The school is promoted by The Times Group, which has a 180-year legacy as a powerful and representative voice for the people of India and their rights.

About the Conference

Anthropological and literary studies are the key means to gain knowledge of cultural practices of any region, and “Literature is often understood to be one of anthropology’s most recurrent and provocative companions in thought”(Brandel,2020).IndianKnowledgeSystems(IKS) comprise the wisdom of diverse cultural practices of geographically suitable indigenous modes of living and their continuation through oral and written literary practices. The varied ways of culturally rich, sustainable living in India that have evolved over generations require revival in the postcolonial Indian context to bring these to the contemporary generations’ attention. The diverse cultural practices in IKS have greatly impacted the environment, education, law, justice, medicine, administration, and economy of India in the past. Many Indian litterateurs have depicted these practices and knowledge through their works, and these literary works carry high significance in the integration and continuation of IKS into the “fabric of our education research ecosystem of the contemporary world” (Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)

The Indian Knowledge System serves as a reservoir of knowledge and a living tradition that continues to shape the intellectual, cultural, and practical dimensions of Indian society. The conference aims to retrace the anthropological and literary contributions in the IKS and stimulate the researchers to create new knowledge by recapturing the treasure of existing IKS.

Conference Themes

1. Indian Knowledge Systems(IKS) as living traditions.
2. Relevance of IKS in the present Education system
3. Indian Literature(in English and other Indian Languages)and IKS
4. Ancient Indian History and IKS
5. IKS and Law
6. Indian art, culture, indigenous practices, and IKS
7. IKS for the Modern world
8. Foundational Literature of Indian Civilisation and Vedic Literature
9. Indian Mythology and adaptations
10. Classical Literature of India
11. Governance, Development Mechanisms, and IKS
12. Family, community, traditions, local groups, and organizations
13. Women and IKS
14. PoetsinAncientIndianHistory

The themes are suggestive and not restricted to the above topics. Interested participants can relate to other relevant areas connected to the conference themes.

Submission Guidelines

The extended abstract should be between1000-1200 words and must indicate the theme of the proposed research with 5 relevant keywords. It must be accompanied by a cover page which should include:

• Title of the Paper
• Nameoftheauthor(s)
• E-mail address
• Contact Number
• Co-authorship is allowed.(Maximum three authors.)

Abstract Submission

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Important Instructions for Full-Length Paper Submission

• WordLimit –5000 to 8000[Excluding footnotes and abstract].
• Citation Format– APA(7th edition).
• Font–Times New Roman(12),Line-Spacing:1.5,Headings(14)

Note: The extended abstracts will be published in conference proceedings with an ISBN number, and selected full papers will be published in an edited book with a reputed publisher.

Important Dates and Timelines

• Revised date for Abstract Submission:20 June 2025
• Date of Intimation of Selected Abstracts: 25 June 2025
• Last Date for Registration: 30 June 2025
• Submission of the full paper: 20 July 2025
• Date of the Conference: 28-30 July 2025

Note: Participants are required to register for this International Conference once they receive an acceptance email for their abstract from the organizing committee.

Registration Fees in INR

• Single Authorship-INR2500
• Co-Authorship- INR2000 each
• Research Scholars-INR1500[ForSingle/Co-AuthoredPaper]
• Students-INR600[ForSingle/Co-AuthoredPaper]

Registration Fees in USD

• Single Authorship-USD 50
• Co-Authorship- USD 30 each
• ResearchScholars-USD 20 each [For Single/Co-Authored Paper]

Contact info

In case of any query, please connect with through email: [email protected]

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