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Bangalore International Centre
AK Ramanujan
India
Indian Literature
Bangalore
Climate Change
Democracy
Poetry
Social Justice
Migration
Translation
Gandhi
Caste System
Sanskrit
Indira Gandhi
Mental Health
Capitalism
Constitution Of India
Social Media
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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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Dr. Kavery
Writer and surgeon discussed in conversation
Author and Medical Doctor
Episode: 427. Tell Me a Story about Our World
Kubra Sait
Actor, host, and entrepreneur featured throughout the episode
Independent
Episode: 425. Bangalore Raani
Yasmin Sait
Mother and manager who supported Kubra's career
Private individual
Episode: 425. Bangalore Raani
Rashmi Koti
Managing Editor of Andholana
Andholana (Karnataka newspaper)
Episode: 420. Funding Freedom
Uma Ramakrishnan
Professor, NCBS
National Centre for Biological Sciences
Episode: 419. Science, Stewardship and Solidarity
Harini Nagendra
Professor, Aajim Prem University
Aajim Prem University
Episode: 419. Science, Stewardship and Solidarity
Gurudas Nulkar
From the Gokula Institute of Politics and Economics
Gokula Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune
Episode: 419. Science, Stewardship and Solidarity
Nagesh Hegde
Karnada environmental journalist
Karnada
Episode: 419. Science, Stewardship and Solidarity
John Kurien
Professor, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum
Institute in Trivandrum
Episode: 419. Science, Stewardship and Solidarity

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Sunaina Jain
Host of BIC Talks and related programs at the Bangalore International Centre; central figure across many episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 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.

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    Bala 2706
    India6 years ago
  • Locked in: Mental health

    Very essential episode at the time of Covid19 .

    Apple Podcasts
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    Shoba S
    India6 years ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous discussions with strong guest lineups.
Guests are well-chosen and topics feel timely and credible.
Great for listeners who want global and South Asian perspectives on history and governance.
High-quality synthesis of archival material and contemporary relevance.
Educational and engaging for curious, policy-minded audiences.

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#29
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Apple Podcasts
#132
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424. Does Bangalore Offer a Healthy Life to us Citizens
Q: Does Bangalore offer a healthy life to its citizens given its growth trajectory?
Yes, but only if health is treated as a core city-building issue—addressing walkability, air quality, access to primary health care, and governance reforms to align departments and empower local administration.
426. When Poetry Refused to Obey
Q: What was the essential message of these bhakti poets for the common people at the time?
The poets promoted a universal, accessible form of devotion emphasizing equality, direct relationship with the divine, and social inclusion, allowing craftsmen, merchants, peasants, and others to participate in spiritual life without caste-based barriers or temple gatekeeping, which helped catalyze a large, diverse following.
414. Queer Journeys
Q: How did you approach writing a book that is both scholarly and accessible to general readers?
Sindhu explains that the writing was a collaborative, conversational process with an editor, aiming to invite readers to think with the archives rather than preaching to them, blending archival facts with mythological and narrative elements to engage a broad audience.
415. Why Doesn't Patriarchy Die?
Q: What does Gupta see as a viable path for young feminists today to sustain solidarity and counter atomization?
She argues for rebuilding solidarities through collective struggle, learning from Icelandic women's organizing, and fostering women-led cooperatives and assemblies; the emphasis is on countering atomization with strong community networks and sustained activism.
415. Why Doesn't Patriarchy Die?
Q: What lessons does the example of Rojava offer for feminist organizing, and what practical mechanisms underpin its governance model?
Rojava demonstrates grassroots, co-presidency leadership at multiple levels, gender-equal governance, and gender-focused conflict resolution, suggesting possible templates for inclusive democracy; Gupta emphasizes the fragility and the need for long-term, community-led institution-building to sustain change.

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Insightful, long-form conversations spanning archaeology, history, politics, gender, and urban mobility with a distinctly South Asian lens. Episodes frequently center scholarly analysis, archival research, and on-the-ground fieldwork, often bridging academic debates with contemporary policy and social movement implications. Notable throughlines include the evaluation of historical narratives, democratic governance, feminist and queer histories, and inclusive urban development, all presented through expert guests, practitioner perspectives, and thoughtful host moderations. The show tends to attract listeners who value rigorous context, cross-disciplinary storytelling, and ideas that connect culture, governance, and public life to current rea... more

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