The Discover India Podcast by Professor Pankaj Jain: Bhārat Darśan

Episode 63. Series on Popular Music Based on Classical Music - Raag Bhairavi in Hindi Film Songs Webinar with Shri Manoj Govindraj and Professor Pankaj Jain

The only way to revive #IndianFilmMusic is to bring back #ClassicalRaagas in our songs! Almost all contemporary music fails to reach anywhere near the heights of #Lagaan (2001) or #DilSe (1998) because #IndianClassicalMusic has vanished in the last two decades. The soul of our music is our immortal Raagas: Bhairav, Bhairvi, Malkauns, Darbari, Malhar, and dozens more! #AamirKhan cites two songs as...

#RareRaags in #HindiSongs - Episode 62 - A Series on Popular Music Based on Classical Music with Shri Manoj Govindraj and Professor Pankaj Jain Little lesser-known raags in Hindi film songs: 1. #RaagDesi - Aaj gaavat man mero jhumke (#BaijuBawra) 2. #KausiKanada - Sau baar janam lenge (#UstaadonKeUstaad) 3. #Kamod - Ae ri jane na dungi (#Chitralekha) 4. #MiyaKiSarang - Gori tori paijaniya (#Mehboo...

Gandhi and Gender of Fasting: A Webinar by Prof Vinay Lal (11th episode of The India Studies Series by the India Centre, FLAME University) Can the tradition of fasting have any relation to the genders at large?  Whenever we think of the tradition of fasting, we are reminded of Mahatma Gandhi, the modern master of fasting who gained attention through his 15 odd major public fasts. Prof. Vinay...

Series on Popular Music Based on Classical Music - Episode 61. Raag Mala Songs

Postcolonialism and India: 1976 - 2020: A Webinar by Prof Harish Trivedi (10th episode of the India Studies Series by the India Centre, FLAME University) The formulation and effect of Postcolonialism were widely different in different locations - in the US academy where it began, in the White Commonwealth where it was embraced, and in India where it was resisted. This webinar traces the trajectory...

Hindi Commentary from Pratapgadh Citadel near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, India. The castle where Shivaji killed Azam Khan.

Series on Popular Music Based on Classical Music - Episode 60. A Webinar on Raag Chhayanat with Shri Manoj Govindraj

Contribution of Indian Traditional Merchant Communities for Indian Economy: A Webinar by Dr. Thomas Timber (9th Episode of the India Studies Series by the India Centre, FLAME University)

Discussing Uttarakhand's Culture

Gandhi's Sarvodaya: Modern Challenges, Sustainable Solutions: A Webinar by Prof Veena Howard (8th episode of the India Studies Series by The India Centre, FLAME University) This presentation analyzes various aspects of Mohandas K. Gandhi’s philosophy of Sarvodaya (uplifting of all), which he articulated through a practical constructive program. More precisely, I will focus on how Gandhi sought to...

Episode 59. A Webinar on Raag Hamir with Shri Manoj Govindraj

Discussing Dharma and Ecology with Abhiir Bhalla - Join in a conversation that explores the intersectionality of religions, languages, and sustainability. They discuss the role of ‘Dharma’ in inspiring climate action not just from religious communities but also from tribal communities. This conversation spans from Pope Francis’ call to climate action to the role of centuries-old Indian religious t...

Discussing Dr. Jain's 2nd book, Moving the Mountains: Science and SocioReligious Revolution in India by Professor Pankaj Jain, Ph. D. This was the interview for New Books Network Podcast

"FLAME University is pleased to announce that Professor Pankaj Jain, Head of Department, Humanities & Languages and Chair, The India Centre at FLAME University, is now a part of the esteemed advisory board of Yale University's Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology with Jainism as his area of specialization. Additionally, he appeared on the forum's weekly podcast, where they discussed his academic...

Episode 58. A Webinar on Raag Abhogi Kanada with Shri Manoj Govindraj

Episode 57. A Webinar on Raags Bhinna Shadaj & Hemant with Shri Manoj Govindraj and Professor Pankaj Jain

Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation, A Conversation with Dr. Neha Sahgal, from Pew Research Center, USA (7th episode of the India Studies Series by the India Centre, FLAME University)

Field Philosophy: The Method & Indic Exemplars - A Webinar by Professor Pankaj Jain for Assam University Philosophy Department, co-sponsored by Indian Council for Philosophical Research

Discussing the book Dharma and Ecology of Hindu Communities for New Books Network Podcast

Indian Music Theory Through The Ages Indian music theory has a long, complex, and fascinating history. This presentation will take a broad look at various historical moments which have been pivotal in the evolution of both Hindustani and Carnatic musical practice. Beginning with the  Nāṭya-śāstra  and the  Saṅgīta-ratnākara  as foundational texts of a pan-Indic music theor...

Episode 56. Raag Pahadi in Popular Music: A Webinar with Shri Manoj Govindraj and Prof. Pankaj Jain

Professor Pankaj Jain Discussing Dharma and Ecology with Sahana Singh

Plenary Speech at Dharma-Dhamma Conference at Nalanda University by Professor Pankaj Jain, Ph. D.: "Dharma and Adharma during the Pandemics"

Episode 55. Raag Adana in Popular Music: A Webinar with Shri Manoj Govindraj and Professor Pankaj Jain, Ph. D.  Songs include:  Manmohan man men ho tumhi – Kaise Kahoon   Jhanak jhanak payal baaje - Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje  Radhike toone bansari choorayee – Beti Bete (with Patdeep)  Aapki nazro ne samjha – Anpadh   Ja MainTose Nahi Bolu – Sautela Bhai (1962)  L...