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Whether you like to play, or watch, you cannot ignore sports. This is a nuanced world, a dog-eat-dog world, where the price of 15 minutes of glory is a lifetime’s investment of sweat, grit, and nerves. But away from the stadia and the arenas, the fixtures and strictures, the record-keeping and the rulebooks, and the politicking game theory of global sports administration, is a world tailor-made for the hobbyist and the amateur. In this world, fortune and fame bump fists, athleticism and glamour collide. Here, anything is possible. And anybody can play.Rahul De, who teaches economics at Azim ...

Even if you are not a sports enthusiast, you’ve most probably heard of Sania Mirza, PT Usha, Rani Rampal, Deepika Kumari, and Bachendri Pal.But what about Archana Venkataraman, Chekrovulu Swuro, Rita Gombu, Vandana Rao, and Sarita Devi?Probably not. While some soar to stardom, others remain in the shadows despite their exceptional talents. Welcome to Almost Perfect, a captivating series that unearths the remarkable yet often overlooked stories of Indian women athletes. We shine the spotlight on those who competed alongside the best but never quite achieved the fame they deserved. Their ...

“Banni Kelona” (Come, Let’s Listen) is a series in Kannada from Radio Azim Premji University that looks at the vanishing traditions of marginalised communities in the state of Karnataka. We begin our series with a journey into the lives of the itinerant musicians of the Kole Basava community.

Unboxed by Radio Azim Premji University is a series of engaging conversations that explore the history and culture of quintessentially Indian objects and ideas, offering diverse perspectives. From the history of the harmonium to the mango in Indian culture and folklore, we unpack them from the boxes in which they have been conveniently placed, and visit them afresh.In our first season, Sharmadip Basu, who teaches history and social science at Azim Premji University, hosts lively discussions with guests who provide rich, interdisciplinary insights.Credits:Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, ...

2023 was the first year in podcasts for Radio Azim Premji University. What was it like? It was an earful of stories, and a year full of stories! Listen to a quick recap of the year that was, and some of the stories we want you to listen along to!

Vachana Sahitya, a rhythmic form of writing of Bhakti poets in Kannada, emerged in the 11th century and reached its zenith in the 12th century. Comprising prose-like compositions known as Vachanas, this literary tradition conveys profound philosophical and spiritual messages. Rooted in the Sharana tradition centered around Kalyana or Kalyani in modern-day northern Karnataka, it gave rise to devoted saints including influential figures like Basavanna, Allama Prabhu, and Akka Mahadevi.Bhakti Republic with Amit Basole, in its third episode Kayakave Kailasa, elucidates the poetry of the ...

The India Project, presented by award-winning investigative reporter and author Josy Joseph, chronicles the transition of India from a British colony to an independent nation through documents that shed new light on the genesis of Indian democracy and its institutions. In the brief period before Independence, as the architects of free India attempt to weave together the brocade of a new nation from an assortment of princely states, presidencies and other territories, The India Project goes behind the scenes, uncovering the intrigues, politics and machinations of various dramatis personae, ...

Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, one of the most influential writers in Urdu, is known to us by his nom de plume, Ghalib. Our show, set during a unique turning point in the history of the Indian subcontinent, brings the man and his poetry alive for a young and uninitiated audience. Rich with lyricism and wonder, and replete with the sounds of Ghalib’s Delhi, it is masterfully presented by Amit Basole, faculty at Azim Premji University and co-author of Thinking With Ghalib - Poetry For A New Generation with Lahore-based writer Anjum Altaf.

Over the centuries, poets have reminded us of the values we are in danger of forgetting as a society. The ideas of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice — the very values enshrined in our Constitution — have endured over centuries in the Bhakti tradition. The Bhakti poets always challenged the ideologies of their times that attempted to force the belief that people were not equal.In this show, we explore the histories of these ideas in Bhakti poetry, and how they find resonance in the values underpinning the Constitution of a modern republic.We take you on a listening experience to ...

“Story of…” is an exciting series on the stories of familiar things and the many human hands they pass through before they reach you. From cotton kurtas and rice, to everyone’s favourite crunchy street side snack! Behind each of these everyday objects is a warm human tale. Based on firsthand studies and deep field research, Story Of… is presented by Richa Govil, Director of the School of Development at Azim Premji University.

Spooked by Mathematics? Well, so was our ‘average student’ Shraddha. Until she met Prof. Divakaran at Azim Premji University, who became her tour guide on a journey into its fascinating history. Voyage with them to Babylon, Greece, Egypt, Japan and, of course, India, to discover the origin stories of numbers. Credits: Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Sananda Dasgupta, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi, and Velu Shankar.

In India’s vibrant and active social sector, many organizations imagine a different future, plan and implement social interventions at different scales. Many of these have a lasting impact on the lives of people and society. However, their efforts and, more importantly, the learning from these initiatives, remain largely unknown. The ​‘Stories of Change’ books, an initiative of Azim Premji University, documents these good practices of social change with a focus on reflection and learning, including capturing their limitations.Radio Azim Premji University takes you into this world of ...

The Constitution of India, the world’s longest written national constitution, declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. It is the supreme law of India and enshrines the rights and duties of the citizens of India. It guarantees to its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and promotes fraternity. Despite these assurances, at several times in our nation’s history, there have been moments when the very fabric of this document has been challenged, when the values that integrate us as a people have been muddled with doubt.Samvidhaani Pitaara is a podcast ...

S Giridhar and V J Raghunath, Giri and Raghu to friends, are colleagues at Azim Premji Foundation. Forged by a common love for cricket, their friendship of four decades’ vintage began when they started playing city tournaments together. The duo are authors of Mid-Wicket Tales : A Century and More of Cricket (Speaking Tiger, 2023) and From Mumbai to Durban: India’s Greatest Tests (Juggernaut, 2016). Rekindle the excitement of being in the stands watching cricket history being made.

Spooked by Mathematics? Well, so was our ‘average student’ Shraddha. Until she met Prof. Divakaran at Azim Premji University, who became her tour guide on a journey into its fascinating history. Voyage with them to Babylon, Greece, Egypt, Japan and, of course, India, to discover the origin stories of numbers.This is a public podcast from Radio Azim Premji University.Credits:Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Sananda Dasgupta, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi and Velu Shankar