Chenna Reddy Elected President of Puducherry World History Congress

Quick Summary

• P. Chenna Reddy,former Director of Archaeology and Museums in united Andhra Pradesh,has been elected president of the Puducherry World History Congress (PWHC).
• PWHC took place from August 22 to August 24 at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. The theme was “Reimagining Past Narratives in a Changing World.”
• Mr. chenna Reddy delivered the presidential address titled “The Mediaeval and Modern silk routes – changing Maritime, Martial and Marital alliances” during the event’s inauguration.
• Prominent attendees included Terrence madhujith (Vice-Chancellor of University of peradeniya),Minister A.H.M.H Abayarathna, Osmund Bopearachchi (CNRS ENS Paris), Prabhath Ekanayake (Dean at Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya), Rohita Dasanayaka alongside 200 delegates worldwide.
• Three volumes edited by historians on themes like history, diaspora studies, tourism, trade and economy were released during the congress as part of Mr. Reddy’s felicitation titled ‘Kalyana Mitra.’

Indian Opinion Analysis
The election of P. Chenna Reddy as president reflects India’s ongoing contribution to global historical scholarship while highlighting its active participation in cross-cultural dialogues on evolving historical narratives. The theme demonstrates a growing shift toward integrating global perspectives to better understand interconnected histories such as maritime trade along silk routes that influence vital alliances across continents.

This recognition also sends a signal about India’s robust expertise in archaeology and research-strengthened by collaborative projects with international institutions like CNRS Paris-affirming Indian historians’ place in larger academic circles globally.

Events such as this underscore opportunities for India to contribute more actively toward shaping shared cultural identities amidst globalization challenges-a topic increasingly relevant today.

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