Thapar Indian Knowledge System Centre
A place where paramparā meets sciences
Thapar Indian Knowledge System Centre
A place where paramparā meets sciences
Our Vision
Housed within the Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Thapar-IKS is dedicated to advancing Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in science, management, engineering, and cultural studies. The centre integrates traditional wisdom with contemporary education through courses, research, and outreach. By bridging classical paramparā with modern disciplines, Thapar-IKS fosters awareness, research, and education rooted in India’s intellectual traditions.
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We do not just study history; we decode it for the future. Our initiatives bridge the gap between classical paramparā and modern application.
Vedic Cognitive Sciences
Decoding ancient cognition models through modern neuroscience frameworks.
Cultural Sciences
Reinterpreting Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata for contemporary psychological resilience.
Strategic Polity
Management and sustainability frameworks rooted in Bhāratīya traditions.
Digital Manuscripts
Using AI to restore, translate, and analyze fragile palm-leaf manuscripts.
Meet The Team
Founding Team
Dr. Shruti Krishna Bhat
- Dr. Rabi Prakash
Founding Team
Dr. Rabi Prakash
- Prof. Vinay Kumar
Founding Team
Prof. Vinay Kumar
- Dr. Rahul Upadhyay
Founding Team
Dr. Rahul Upadhyay
- Dr. Ruchika Jain
Founding Team
Dr. Ruchika Jain
- Aarav Gupta
Developer
Aarav Gupta
Thapar IKS
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology,
Patiala, Punjab, India - 147004