Times School of Media at Bennett University hosted the inaugural 'Bennett Dialogues' session, featuring West Asia expert Waiel Awwad in conversation with senior journalist Zakka Jacob. They discussed the Israel-Iran-USA conflict's global implications, including its roots in broader U.S.-China-Russia geopolitics, Israel's territorial ambitions per its scriptures, Gaza's humanitarian crisis affecting 2.6 million, and uneven global responses to events like October 7.Awwad critiqued U.S. "weapons of mass deception" over 253 years (e.g., Vietnam, Iraq, Iran), highlighted media bias with "no free media," and linked wars to economic greed over oil and chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. He shared experiences from conflict zones, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and noted India's proactive stance amid potential economic risks like inflation.The event, attended by students and faculty, ended with Deputy Dean Prof. Dhiraj Singh's vote of thanks, promoting critical thinking on international issues.
Bennett University's Times School of Media hosted an intensive 48 hour photography and filmmaking workshop in association with DIGITEK & Cineposium Initiative. Students gained insights into the art of composition, gained valuable hands on experience and won goodies.
Bennett University has launched BENNETT DIALOGUES, a fortnightly talk series conceptualized by Chancellor Vineet Jain (Times Group MD) to help students grasp global geopolitical shifts. Led by Prof. Dhiraj Singh (Head, Centre for Media & Technology), it features informal fireside chats and Q&A with experts in geopolitics, business, and media. The series aims to connect world events to everyday impacts, like how the US-Israel-Iran war affects India's petrol and LPG prices. The inaugural edition on April 21 explores "The War in West Asia," with Times Now's Zakka Jacob and Dr. Waiel Awwad (Syrian-origin expert on West Asia conflicts, based in Delhi). Prof. Singh highlights its blend of Times Group media legacy and Bennett's academic excellence, benefiting media, liberal arts, business, and law students.
Jashn-E-Cinema 2026 embodied the university's vibrant cultural spirit through a night of unity, talent, and reflection. The highlight was BYOB Live's finale, where the audience joined in singing and swaying, blurring the stage and crowd in a shared, emotional celebration marking the year's end. The evening opened with a poignant badge ceremony honouring club leaders for their dedication, setting a reflective tone before the performances. Clubs showcased diverse talents: Advaita's energetic band set the musical rhythm; Cerebrum's witty Farzi Mushaira skit satirised poetry; Panache's ethnic-modern ramp walk dazzled visually; Verve's narrative Bollywood dance enthralled; Ansh's comedic theatre Big B chal Padhe delivered laughs; and Rivaaz's classical dance closed gracefully. Vikram Singh, Music Society Secretary, summed it up: “A great end to the year—a final goodbye, but a celebration of what we’ve built together.” The event was a farewell tapestry of collaboration, from quiet honours to explosive energy.
Bennett University, with ADiRA, DataLEADS, Google.org, ADB, and AVPN, hosted the “AI for Health” webinar on World Health Day. With 200+ registrations, experts discussed AI in early disease detection, diabetes care, and prompt engineering. The session blended practical insights with discussion, highlighting AI’s growing impact on healthcare and awareness.
Stop choosing between a paycheck and a promotion. Bennett University has officially launched its January 2026 Online MBA Foundation Batch, signalling the end of the "career break" era. This high-octane program, backed by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., is designed to turn working professionals into future-ready leaders through tactical decision-making and real-world application, all without leaving the workforce. For those looking to dominate the boardroom, the rules of the game just changed.
Marking 20 years of Times Now journalism, the summit shaped India's future in innovation and influence. Day 1 featured Vineet Jain urging Atmanirbhar self-reliance in AI, defence, and more. Kiren Rijiju defended democracy, critiqued Rahul Gandhi, and backed an anti-"dalal" stance. Maneesha Ramesh detailed sustainable community solutions, such as lemongrass distillation. A panel with Dr. Sangeetha Reddy, Archana Vyas, and Mira Rajput stressed healthcare, women's empowerment, AI, and startups. Navika Kumar challenged Asaduddin Owaisi's parliamentary critiques and war views, noting his provocative diversions (e.g., Israel as "tawaif," US as "Mr Orange"). Iran's Dr Mohammed Hussein Zeinani addressed unity and negotiations; Rekha Gupta touted Delhi NCR infrastructure; Shilpa Rao and Harmanpreet Kaur shared cultural/sports insights. Day 2 intensified with Amit Shah praising the economy, agriculture, infrastructure, and PM policies; MP CM Mohan Yadav highlighting state roles via Ladli Laxmi Yojana and growth; Akhilesh Yadav pushing opposition views on accountability. Bollywood's Kriti Sanon discussed her career and film evolution, quipping she's "not a sports person."Overall, the event sparked dynamic dialogues across politics, states, the economy, and culture.