Dear Colleagues, Research Scholars, Students, and Friends,

I am pleased to invite you to the Open Defence and Public Viva-Voce Examination of Mr. Abhinand Kishore, doctoral researcher under my supervision, to be held as follows:

Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
Time: 11.00 a.m
Venue: Seminar Hall, School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University (Offline)

Thesis Title: Flows, Socials and Critique of Everyday Life: A Study of Urbanisation of Kochi, Kerala

The public defence marks the culmination of Mr. Kishore's doctoral research and offers an opportunity for scholarly engagement with the questions and contributions of his work.

The abstract of the thesis is enclosed for your reference. A copy of the complete thesis is available for consultation in the School.

Your presence and participation in the public defence will be greatly appreciated.

With warm regards,
Dr. Mathew A Varghese