{"id":303,"date":"2025-12-28T16:58:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T16:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pioil.org\/?page_id=303"},"modified":"2025-12-28T16:58:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T16:58:02","slug":"seminars-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pioil.org\/?page_id=303","title":{"rendered":"Seminars & Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Punjab Institute of Oriental & Indian Languages (PIOIL) is a vibrant hub for scholarly discourse. We regularly host national and international seminars, conferences, and practical workshops designed to foster critical thinking, disseminate original research, and provide hands-on training in our core disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Events (2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Event Title<\/strong><\/td>Date & Time<\/strong><\/td>Venue<\/strong><\/td>Focus Area<\/strong><\/td>Registration\/Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
National Seminar: The Bhakti Movement & Punjabi Literature<\/strong><\/td>February 14-15, 2026<\/td>PIOIL Auditorium<\/td>Interdisciplinary study of medieval poetry, philosophy, and cultural impact.<\/td>[Download Brochure]<\/strong> – Abstract Submission Deadline: Jan 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Workshop on Gurmukhi Manuscript Restoration<\/strong><\/td>March 5-7, 2026 (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM)<\/td>Library Preservation Lab<\/td>Hands-on training for scholars in preservation techniques, paper repair, and binding.<\/td>Limited seats (20). [Apply Online]<\/strong> – Fee: \u20b9 1,500<\/td><\/tr>
Distinguished Lecture Series: Arabic Philosophy in the Mughal Era<\/strong><\/td>April 10, 2026 (11:00 AM)<\/td>Seminar Hall<\/td>Speaker: Prof. Zahir Khan (University of London, UK). Open to all.<\/td>[Join Via Live Stream]<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
International Conference on Indo-Persian Lexicography<\/strong><\/td>October 10-12, 2026<\/td>Institute Convention Centre<\/td>Comparative study of Persian, Urdu, and regional vocabularies in historical texts.<\/td>[Visit Conference Website]<\/strong> – Last Date for Full Paper Submission: July 31, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Archives of Recent Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are proud of the scholarly events recently hosted by our departments. Recordings, proceedings, and photo galleries from these past events are available for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. AI and Digital Humanities in Oriental Studies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Date:<\/strong> November 28-29, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Focus:<\/strong> Explored the application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning tools for digitizing and analyzing Oriental language texts, including Sanskrit, Persian, and Gurmukhi manuscripts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Key Outcome:<\/strong> Development of a collaborative research roadmap for creating an open-source OCR tool for the Shahmukhi script.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • [Access Workshop Proceedings]<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2. Seminar on Classical Sanskrit Poetics ($K\u0101vy\u0101dar\u015ba$)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Date:<\/strong> September 1, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Focus:<\/strong> A single-day intensive seminar focusing on Dandin’s $K\u0101vy\u0101dar\u015ba$, with readings and commentary by renowned Sanskrit scholars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Speakers Included:<\/strong> Dr. Meera Sharma (JNU, New Delhi) and Dr. Anil Verma (PI, Chandigarh).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • [View Photo Gallery]<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      3. Interdisciplinary Workshop: Sufi Mysticism in Persian and Punjabi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Date:<\/strong> August 15-17, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Focus:<\/strong> Comparative study of Sufi thought, literary genres (like Kafi<\/em> and Qawwali<\/em>), and cultural syncretism across Persian and Punjabi linguistic spheres.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • [Watch Keynote Address Video]<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Call for Proposals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        PIOIL actively encourages scholars, researchers, and students to propose seminars, workshops, and guest lectures related to Oriental and Indian languages and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Submission Guidelines:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Scope:<\/strong> Must align with the Institute’s core disciplines (Sanskrit, Punjabi, Persian, Arabic, Prakrits, Pali, and related cultural studies).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Format:<\/strong> Submit a detailed proposal (maximum 1,000 words) including the theme, list of potential speakers, target audience, and proposed budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Review:<\/strong> Proposals are reviewed bi-annually by the Academic Events Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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