“Padma Shri Dr. Syed Iqbal Hasnain: 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 | Former VC, Calicut University”

“Padma Shri Dr. Syed Iqbal Hasnain: 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 | Former VC, Calicut University” In this special session of the Bukhari Knowledge Festival, Dr. Syed Iqbal Hasnain engages in an insightful conversation with Ameen Ashraf. Dr. Hasnain is a renowned glaciologist and environmental scientist, and the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Calicut. In this wide-ranging dialogue, Dr. Hasnain reflects on his remarkable journey—from his childhood to being honored with the Padma Shri. He shares vivid memories from his time in Aligarh and Hyderabad University, his years of teaching at JNU, and his tenure as Vice Chancellor. The conversation also delves into his experiences at global climate change conferences and his perspectives on the current global warming crisis. Dr. Hasnain offers thought-provoking commentary on various topics including humility, geopolitics, and political Islam, making this session a compelling blend of science, personal narrative, and reflective wisdom. 00:00 – Introduction 05:15 – Childhood 09:38 – Bachelor Studies 11:45 – At Aligarh Muslim University 14:53 – At JNU 16:43 – Vice-Chancellor at Calicut University 27:00 – Advice to Universities 30:20 – University Lagging Behind 32:34 – On Critical Thinking 33:34 – Islamic Management 34:46 – Climate Change Conferences 35:16 – Global Warming 37:58 – Motto of Life: Humility 42:21 – IPCC Report 2007 42:23 – Writing Life 44:38 – On Geopolitics 48:14 – Political Islam 50:52 – Commenting on BKF