Shimla, Aug. 14 -- Prof. Himanshu Chaturvedi, noted historian and former Head of the Department of History at Gorakhpur University, has taken over as the new Director of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla.
After assuming charge today, Prof. Chaturvedi held an introductory meeting with Section Officers and Fellows of the Institute, where he reviewed ongoing academic and administrative activities and discussed future plans, including possibilities for interdisciplinary research.
Speaking on the occasion, he said the IIAS's "glorious history and intellectual tradition" attract scholars from across India and abroad. "My priority will be to ensure that the research work here gains new recognition at the global level and that...