GANDERBAL, June 26 -- To nurture critical thinking and promote intellectual exchange, Office of the Dean International Affairs, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Thursday took a major step by hosting its maiden offline event, a one-day international workshop on "Dialogic Consciousness in Western Philosophy." The workshop served as a rich academic confluence centered around the seminal ideas of Russian philosopher and literary theorist, Mikhail Bakhtin. The workshop began with a welcome address by the convener, Prof Sandhya Tiwari, who welcomed the audience and also presented the concept note. Addressing the participants comprising students, research scholars, and faculty, she highlighted the significance of Russian Formalism in general ...