Assam: IITG hosts conference to explore connections between ancient Indian wisdom, modern challenges

Guwahati: A three-day international conference - Unraveling Indian Knowledge Across Asia (UNIKAA) - was held at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) bringing together experts to explore the connections between ancient Indian wisdom and modern challenges.

The conference featured over 130 oral presentations and 30 invited lectures with participants from countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, Malaysia and the United States.

The sessions covered diverse themes, including ayurveda, yoga, mathematics, astronomy and artificial intelligence, among others.

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Discussions focused on how modern technology can help preserve and explore ancient knowledge systems.

The interdisciplinary nature of the conference was evident, particularly in discussions on how modern technology, such as data science and artificial intelligence, can be used to preserve and explore ancient knowledge.

Sessions also delved into the philosophical traditions of ancient scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, emphasising their continued relevance today.

A panel discussion on the importance of Indian knowledge systems in the contemporary world was one of the key highlights of the conference fostering in-depth discussions and potential future collaborations.