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Indian Literature
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Ramayana
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Ashtavakra Gita
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South Asian Studies Program
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Bangalore International Centre

Bangalore International Centre (BIC) is a non profit, public institution which serves as an inclusive platform for informed conversations, arts and culture. BIC TALKS aims to be a regular bi-weekly podcast that will foster discussions, dialogue, ideas, cultural enterprise and more.

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Recent Guests

Jahnavi Phalkey
Author of Vikram Sarabhai, A Life
Episode: 404. Reaching for the Stars
[Unknown Panelist]
Panelist discussing insights from the book
Episode: 400. Lessons for Democracy
Dr. Sujata Shetty
Author and life coach specializing in adolescent mental health
Episode: 394. Building Teenage Mental Resilience
Raman Mahadevan
Historian and author focused on the Chettiyalar community's economic history
Author of Nathu Koti H Chattiyars
Episode: 382. Mobile Merchant Bankers of South India
Professor Vinod Vyasulu
Renowned public policy scholar and mentor, honored for his contributions to sustainable development
Centre for Budget and Policy Studies
Episode: 379. Sustainable Development & Public Policy
Professor Ashwani Saith
Professor Emeritus of Rural Economy and Development Studies scholar
International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague
Episode: 379. Sustainable Development & Public Policy
Professor Chiranjib Sen
Distinguished Professor of Economics and Public Policy with extensive experience in the field
VML Munjal University
Episode: 379. Sustainable Development & Public Policy
Dr. Supriya Roy Chowdhury
Visiting Professor with expertise in political science and urban studies
National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
Episode: 379. Sustainable Development & Public Policy
Perumal Murugan
Well-known Tamil writer and activist, engaged in literature and adaptations.
Episode: 361. Vaadivaasal : The Arena

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Sunaina Jain
Host of BIC Talks

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • New insights into our own India especially South India

    As I listen to the episodes I am thrilled and delighted at the efforts being put at showcasing the capabilities which is available amongst us and the good work being done by the eminent persons amongst us. Each topic is an eye-opener for me and I would hate to miss any show. Best wishes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bala 2706
    India6 years ago
  • Locked in: Mental health

    Very essential episode at the time of Covid19 .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shoba S
    India6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's deep insights into contemporary issues, particularly in understanding Indian society and politics.
Many comments highlight its critical examination of historical narratives and the relevance of these discussions in today's context.

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#27
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Apple Podcasts
#118
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405. Planet of the Apps
Q: What do you see getting in the way of this power in the gig economy?
Power has always been concentrated among a few, and we need policy interventions to address the imbalance created by tech platforms.
405. Planet of the Apps
Q: What are your personal feelings about customer's delight, having gone to the extent it has?
The customer is now extremely privileged, often wielding power over workers without understanding the complexities of the service chain.
405. Planet of the Apps
Q: What got you to the insight or the feeling that you must organize this book as nine feelings?
Vandana Goyal wanted to highlight common threads in experiences and emotions across various stakeholders in the gig economy.
404. Reaching for the Stars
Q: What was Vikram Sarabhai's vision for the Indian space program?
Vikram Sarabhai envisioned the space program as a means to address India's problems, linking technology with development and serving the needs of the masses while fostering scientific culture.
404. Reaching for the Stars
Q: Why did you think of writing a biography of a scientist at the time that you did?
I wanted to connect with Vikram Sarabhai as a figure of modernity and document his contributions, especially since there was no substantial biography of him available at the time.

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