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  Dastaan-e-Samvidhaan — दास्तान ए संविधान | Greatest Speeches of the Constituent Assembly

  In the second episode of this series on the story of the Constitution of India, we remember the landmark speeches made by prominent members of the Constituent Assembly. These addresses signified several important decisions that shaped the Constitution.

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  Nanjangud Tooth Powder | ನಂಜನಗೂಡು ಹಲ್ಲುಪುಡಿ | A Brush With History

  This is the extraordinary tale of a much-loved Karnataka brand and an original startup innovator who inspires us to this day. B V Pundit’s Nanjangud Tooth Powder is more than a freshening mouthful — it is an experience that many of Karnataka’s cultural legends swear by. In this conversation between Sudheesh Venkatesh and Shraddha, discover the fascinating story behind the product that is synonymous with the famous temple town of Nanjanagudu.

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  Saara Jahan Hamara — In 1950’s Bombay

  We begin our journey in the film studios of 1950’s Bombay (then not yet known as Bollywood) where lyricists like Sahir Ludhianvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Shailendra, and others are using the power of their poetry to awaken people to the spirit of Constitutional Values

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  Likhe Jo Khat Mujhe with Mayur Trivedi

  Likhe Jo Khat Mujhe, hosted by Mayur Trivedi, brings to life stories that reflect the complexities of poverty, marginalisation, and societal norms through fictitious letters received from people from various walks of life.

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  Economies Of Khel — The Curious Business Of Sporting Subcultures

  WWE, kabaddi, amateur running… How do niche sports like these find a market, build loyal communities, and generate money for participants and promoters alike? Rahul De, professor of economics at Azim Premji University, and his equally sports-obsessed guests attempt to crack these mysteries on Economies Of Khel, a podcast series from Radio Azim Premji University.

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  Bhakti Republic With Amit Basole — From Bollywood To Benaras And Beyond

  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, Bhakti Republic, 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. 

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  So you passed 12^th and want to be an engineer? Draw inspiration from the life of Sir M Visvesvaraya

  Sir M Visvesvaraya was more than an engineer. He was a disciplined polymath with eclectic pursuits, a social change-maker, a principled statesman, and a lifelong learner. In this special episode of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka, Shraddha Jain converses with Sudheesh Venkatesh and Mala Kumar about the exemplary mindset of one of Karnataka’s most illustrious sons, an engineer with a conscience.

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  Bhoota Kola — ಭೂತ ಕೋಲ | Talking to Ancestral Spirits in Dakshina Kannada

  In the second episode of our Kannada series Noorakke Nooru Karnataka [100 / 100 Karnataka], Shraddha has an absorbing conversation with Umashanker Periodi on the rich tradition of Bhoota Kola in Dakshina Kannada’s coastal region of Tulunadu. Periodi explains that Bhootas — ancestral spirits — are often a symbolic manifestation of entities or powers feared or revered by communities that worship them. Listen on your favourite podcast platforms.

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  ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕರಗ | Bengaluru Karaga

  In this special episode of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka, we step into the heart of one of Bengaluru’s oldest and most vibrant traditions — the Bengaluru Karaga, which takes place on April 12. New host Varsha Ramachandra is joined by historian and storyteller Dharmendra Kumar Arenahalli, who has spent years documenting this unique festival.

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  Hindustan Ki Nayi Geetmala | हिंदुस्तान की नयी गीतमाला — A Playlist To Celebrate Diversity

  In the first episode of our series Samvidhaani Pitaara, we present a playlist for celebrating our diversity. The sounds of India represent our pluralism. The music of this unique Indianness finds resonance in the Constitution of India, a document foundational to our democracy, a tapestry tailored from disparate elements that make us Indian — our shared values, our history, and our diversity. Listen to Hindustan Ki Nayi Geetmala with Vineet KKN Panchhi.

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  An Independence Day playlist for love and harmony

  Hosted by Vineet KKN Panchhi of The Jai Hind Project, this special edition of Samvidhaani Pitaara is aptly titled ​“Hindustan Ki Nayi Geetmala — Azaadi Special” — a playlist of songs to celebrate our yearning for true freedom. Listen on your favourite streaming channels.

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  1952 — A Love Story (For Democracy in India)

  Welcome to Pehla Pehla Chunaav, our special episode of Samvidhaani Pitaara. Hosts Seetal Iyer and Vineet KKN Panchhi take you on a time machine trip simulating a retro radio broadcast as they recount the exciting events of the historic day when the results of India’s first free and fair parliamentary election are being declared