AWANTIPORA: The Department of Architecture, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), inaugurated its Online Lecture Series 2026 with a lecture by renowned architect Shirish Beri. The initiative builds upon the successful online lecture series organized by the department in 2025, which featured distinguished architects, designers, and academicians from across India and abroad.

The Lecture Series 2026 aims to provide students and faculty with opportunities to engage with leading professionals and thinkers, fostering dialogue on contemporary issues in architecture, planning, design, sustainability, and the built environment.

The opening lecture by Architect Shirish Beri focused on his architectural journey, design philosophy, and the relationship between architecture, nature, and human experience. Widely recognized for his environmentally conscious and human-centered approach to design, he shared valuable insights drawn from his extensive professional and personal experiences.

The lecture was attended by faculty members, and students of the department, who actively participated in the interactive session that followed. The Department of Architecture expressed its gratitude to Architect Shirish Beri for delivering the inaugural lecture and stated that several more lectures by eminent architects, planners, designers, and academicians will be organized throughout the year as part of the Lecture Series 2026.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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