A 230-day walk, spanning 3,800 kilometres was Srishti’s way of creating awareness about violence — acid attacks, dowry, rapes, assaults etc — on women, and finding a possible solution. During the walk, she worked to create awareness about women’s safety, and offered empowerment through financial and digital literacy. The walk and compelling interactions that took place during the on-foot event, are now part of a 90-minute-long documentary titled WOMB - Women Of My Billion. Topic: Making...

A 230-day walk, spanning 3,800 kilometres was Srishti’s way of creating awareness about violence — acid attacks, dowry, rapes, assaults etc — on women, and finding a possible solution. During the walk, she worked to create awareness about women’s safety, and offered empowerment through financial and digital literacy. The walk and compelling interactions that took place during the on-foot event, are now part of a 90-minute-long documentary titled WOMB - Women Of My Billion. Topic: Making...

The Indian mythological fiction genre appears to be vibrant, with an increasing number of authors regularly churning out novels that frequently figure on the bestseller lists. Amongst them is Anand Neelakantan, the bestselling author who invented a new genre- the counter telling of mythology. Most of his books tell the story of the other side - the story of those who lost and were named villains. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes:...

The Indian mythological fiction genre appears to be vibrant, with an increasing number of authors regularly churning out novels that frequently figure on the bestseller lists. Amongst them is Anand Neelakantan, the bestselling author who invented a new genre- the counter telling of mythology. Most of his books tell the story of the other side - the story of those who lost and were named villains. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes:...

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a serious and widespread problem in India as it is in many parts of the world today. The trauma associated with sexual abuse can contribute to arrested development, as well as a host of psychological and emotional disorders, that some children and adolescents may never overcome. When sexual abuse goes unreported and children are not given the protective and therapeutic assistance they need, they are left to suffer in silence. Meet Megha Bhatia, founder of Our Voix,...

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a serious and widespread problem in India as it is in many parts of the world today. The trauma associated with sexual abuse can contribute to arrested development, as well as a host of psychological and emotional disorders, that some children and adolescents may never overcome. When sexual abuse goes unreported and children are not given the protective and therapeutic assistance they need, they are left to suffer in silence. Meet Megha Bhatia, founder of Our Voix,...

Historically, Indian mythology has served the patriarchal purpose of keeping women where they belonged – at the bottom of the social ladder. However, the tide is finally turning. The subaltern is now wielding the same tools that have been used to justify their oppression for centuries, but this time as a means of empowerment. Meet Kavita Kane, a screenwriter, author, journalist, and columnist. Who is regarded as a revolutionary force in Indian writing, best known for bringing to light the...

Historically, Indian mythology has served the patriarchal purpose of keeping women where they belonged – at the bottom of the social ladder. However, the tide is finally turning. The subaltern is now wielding the same tools that have been used to justify their oppression for centuries, but this time as a means of empowerment. Meet Kavita Kane, a screenwriter, author, journalist, and columnist. Who is regarded as a revolutionary force in Indian writing, best known for bringing to light the...

Meet Vikramjit Singh Rooprai, an educator, author, and heritage activist. In 2009, he came across the rich heritage of Delhi and started studying it. By 2015, he was so engrossed in it, that he left his job, and became an Educator. He now travels across India spreading heritage love and educating teachers on how to incorporate history into their classrooms. He sets up Heritage Labs in schools for students, where they play games and do experiments to learn history. Topic: Making sense...

Meet Vikramjit Singh Rooprai, an educator, author and heritage activist. In 2009, he came across the rich heritage of Delhi and started studying it. By 2015, he was so engrossed in it, that he left his job, and became an Educator. He now travels across India spreading heritage love and educating teachers on how to incorporate history into their classrooms. He sets up Heritage Labs in schools for students, where they play games and do experiments to learn history. Topic: Making sense...

Meet Jeet Singh Arya, founder of Unexplored Bastar, who is a passionate traveler and has traveled across most Indian states covering various remote areas. He has always been passionate about experiencing diverse tribal cultures in different parts of India. He focuses on promoting tourism in his homeland, Bastar, Chhattisgarh while creating and connecting local livelihood opportunities for the tribal communities of Bastar. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes:...

Meet Jeet Singh Arya, founder of Unexplored Bastar, who is a passionate traveller and has travelled across most Indian states covering various remote areas. He has always been passionate towards experiencing diverse tribal cultures in different parts of India. He focuses on promoting tourism in his homeland, Bastar, Chhattisgarh, while creating and connecting local livelihood opportunities for the tribal communities of Bastar. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes:...

Meet biker Esha Gupta who dedicated her journey to the cause of informing people around the country about the issue of women's safety that needs to be tackled, but not at the cost of taking away women's freedom. The idea of exclusion of women from the public sphere owing to safety reasons is a regressive approach that needs to be eliminated. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes: https://namaskarindia.live/episodes/s01ms10.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aduppala/ Facebook:...

Meet biker Esha Gupta who dedicated her journey to the cause of informing people around the country about the issue of women's safety that needs to be tackled, but not at the cost of taking away women's freedom. The idea of exclusion of women from the public sphere owing to safety reasons is a regressive approach that needs to be eliminated. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes: https://namaskarindia.live/episodes/s01ms10.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aduppala/ Facebook:...

Meet biker Esha Gupta who dedicated her journey to the cause of informing people around the country about the issue of women's safety that needs to be tackled, but not at the cost of taking away women's freedom. The idea of exclusion of women from the public sphere owing to safety reasons is a regressive approach that needs to be eliminated. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes: https://namaskarindia.live/episodes/s01ms10.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aduppala/ Facebook:...

How can we celebrate our traditional past alongside enhancing the importance of local materials & techniques that are environment-friendly? The beautiful and glorious past can be commemorated by introspecting, learning from mistakes and contemplating the misleading and rapid movement towards modernity, which led us to neglect the splendid knowledge of our ancestors. Based on this, we must take proper steps for the conservation and rejuvenation of our heritage. Topic: Making sense...

How can we celebrate our traditional past alongside enhancing the importance of local materials & techniques that are environment-friendly? The beautiful and glorious past can be commemorated by introspecting, learning from mistakes and contemplating the misleading and rapid movement towards modernity, which led us to neglect the splendid knowledge of our ancestors. Based on this, we must take proper steps for the conservation and rejuvenation of our heritage. Topic: Making sense...

We’ve all complained about things that are wrong with our system. We all dream of a day when the society will be a better place for us to live in. How many of us have actually done something to bring about the change we hope to see in the society? Meet Ashish Sharma, who walked 17,000 kilometres to bring an end to child begging, trying his best to initiate the change which he looks forward to seeing in society. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes:...

The number one thing that holds us back from long-term traveling, the near universal answer - Money. You do not need to be rich to travel. There are plenty of ways to travel cheap or for free when you have no money if you’re willing to be creative. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes: https://namaskarindia.live/episodes/s01ms07.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aduppala/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialive Twitter: https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppala Website:...

The number one thing that holds us back from long-term traveling, the near universal answer - Money. You do not need to be rich to travel. There are plenty of ways to travel cheap or for free when you have no money if you’re willing to be creative. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes: https://namaskarindia.live/episodes/s01ms07.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aduppala/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialive Twitter: https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppala Website:...

Is there one open yet structured path for forming one’s own relationships with myth, yet ensuring some accountability? Which can also help people in exploring our vast treasure of mythology. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes: https://namaskarindia.live/episodes/s01ms06.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aduppala/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialive Twitter: https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppala Website: https://namaskarindia.live/ --------- Guest info...

Is there one open yet structured path for forming one’s own relationships with myth, yet ensuring some accountability? Which can also help people in exploring our vast treasure of mythology. Topic: Making sense series. Show notes: https://namaskarindia.live/episodes/s01ms06.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aduppala/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialive Twitter: https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppala Website: https://namaskarindia.live/ --------- Guest info...

The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments that date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India. The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotions through gesture, pose and form. Let us learn about the history of their construction, re-discovery and restoration. Topic: History of India...

Till now we have learned about the Gupta Empire, which was ruling in North India. But what about those areas that were beyond Gupta Empire’s jurisdiction? Areas of present-day Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala & Tamilnadu. Let us know about the dynasties who used to control these areas of Deccan and South, the areas which lay south of the Vindhyachal mountain range. Topic: History of India - Ancient India. Timeline: 250 CE - 500 CE. Show notes:...

Language is a collectively-constructed and cognitively-sustained communication technology. It is one of the most important technologies we have invented in our evolutionary past. But when I say languages, how does one perceive it? What is it for? What does it facilitate? Topic: Making sense series. Show notes: https://namaskarindia.live/episodes/s01ms05.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aduppala/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialive Twitter:...