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Dr. Regi George & the Tribal Health Initiative
In this episode, Dr. Regi George and Dr. Lalitha Regi leave behind secure hospital jobs to serve in Sittilingi — a remote tribal valley in Tamil Nadu — driven by a deeper question: what does it mean to be a doctor?

Where Does Play End and Sport Begin?
Game Play Sport is a show that explores how India understands game, play, and sport — and what those distinctions reveal about our culture, priorities, and access to movement.

KP Poornachandra Tejaswi, the Enigma Lives on
A modern literary legend whose sharp wit, scientific curiosity, and love for the Malnad forests shaped a new Kannada sensibility — this episode revisits K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi through voices who carry his legacy forward

The Magic Of Bengaluru Karaga
A city’s past and present collide in this ancient ritual that evokes Draupadi, heroine of the Mahabharata, as a mother-goddess of earth and water

Constitution in Everyday Life
A dramatised simulation of a call-in radio show where listeners from across India raise questions about how the Indian Constitution applies to everyday life.
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About Radio Azim Premji University
Radio Azim Premji University is the radio station for the eternal student in you, providing a view into the world with a variety of engrossing shows on topics of your interest from constitutional values, history, culture, art, science, mathematics, and more. Our shows are free, non-commercial, and meant for educational purposes only. Radio Azim Premji University is available on your favourite podcast platforms. Tune in to discover more.
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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.

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.

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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The Health Worker
The Health Worker brings you stories from India’s frontlines of care, from doctors, public health workers and community organizers who are transforming healthcare in India.
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100/100 Karnataka — Karnataka’s Cultural Icons
Noorakke Nooru Karnataka is a podcast series by Radio Azim Premji University that celebrates the rich culture, heritage, and values of Karnataka. Presented in Kannada,… -

Samvidhaani Pitaara | संविधानी पिटारा — Celebrating the Constitution of India
Samvidhaani Pitaara — which translates playfully to The Constitution In A Box — examines, addresses, and illuminates various facets of the Constitution’s character. From a song playlist with lyrics that echo Constitutional Values, the orations that reverberated in the Constituent Assembly, and the men and women who applied their hearts and minds to drafting this document, each episode acquaints you with the Constitution of India. This series is presented by Vineet KKN Panchhi.

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.

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.

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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Unboxed — Unwrapping Indian Cultural Artefacts
Unboxed is a series of engaging conversations that explore the history and culture of quintessentially Indian objects and ideas, offering diverse perspectives. From the story of the harmonium to the quintessence of the mango, discover their Indianness.
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Stories of Change on Radio Azim Premji University
Inspired by the Stories of Change publications, Radio Azim Premji University brings you a series hosted by Anuradha Nagaraj that takes you into the heart of the matter.
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Well Caught with Giri and Raghu — Cricket in sun and shadow
Rekindle the excitement of being in the stands watching cricket history being made with S Giridhar and V J Raghunath, Giri and Raghu to friends. Colleagues at Azim Premji Foundation, they are forged by a common love for cricket. Their friendship of four decades’ vintage has yielded, among other things, two books. This cricket show for Radio Azim Premji University looks back at the story of Indian cricket through the decades.

Inside the beautiful mind of Mirza Ghalib
Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota — The World of Ghalib is presented by Amit Basole, faculty in Economics at Azim Premji University. This show, set in a time that was a unique turning point in our nation’s history, seeks to bring both the man and his poetry alive with meaning for a young and uninitiated audience.

The India Project With Josy Joseph
Counting down to India’s Independence from British colonial rule, this series traces the rise of free India through vignettes of history. Researched and narrated by award-winning journalist Josy Joseph, The India Project is a journey into decisive events and people that were instrumental the making of a nation.

Almost Perfect — Stories Of Forgotten Indian Women Athletes
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
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Up Close With Constitutional Values
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Trriing, trringgg… Hello Samvidhaan!
On the occasion of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birthday, we bring you a special episode of Samvidhaani Pitaara that promotes civic awareness. Hello Samvidhaan is a dramatised simulation of a call-in radio show where listeners from across India raise questions about how the Indian Constitution applies to everyday life.
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Samvidhaan Ke Naam| संविधान के नाम — Spin the Chakra, Test Your Constitution Quotient
This special episode of Samvidhaani Pitaara — Samvidhaan Ke Naam — is presented as a game show with Vineet KKN Panchhi and the students of Azim Premji University. Spin the wheel and test your Constitution Quotient!
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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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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.

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.

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
The Best Of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka
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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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DVG — the extraordinary man beyond the beloved Kaggas
In Episode 4, Shraddha and Sudheesh explore the life and work of renowned Kannada writer D V Gundappa (DVG). Joining them is Shashi Kiran B N, a Sanskrit scholar and editor who has contributed significantly to DVG’s literary legacy.
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Ranganubhava With Arundhati Nag — How Ranga Shankara Set The Stage For Amateur Theatre
Arundhati Nag, actor and theatre entrepreneur, shares a personal history of the making of Ranga Shankara, which gave Bengaluru’s amateur theatre culture a stage and an address
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So you passed 12th 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.

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.

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.
In Focus: Bhakti Republic with Amit Basole
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On the banks of the Yamuna — the saga of Krishna Bhakti
Jamuna Kinare, the series finale of Bhakti Republic, explores the historical, cultural, and spiritual landscapes of Krishna Bhakti in North India and Bengal, where this devotional movement has thrived for centuries. Joining host Amit Basole is historian and scholar Varuni Bhatia, faculty in history at Azim Premji University.
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When Varkaris March To Pandharpur
In the fourth episode of our series Bhakti Republic, Amit Basole continues his exploration of constitutional values in the poetry of the Varkaris through anecdotes and readings, against a background of original music performances
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Kathauti Mein Ganga — In Benaras with Kabir and Ravidas
Join Amit Basole for the second episode of this series, in which we explore how the histories of the values enshrined in our Constitution find resonance in the poetry of the Bhakti tradition
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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

Bombay Talkies — Cinema and Social Change
By the 20th century, cinema halls had mushroomed all over the city of Bombay and the industry attracted actors, dancers, singers, and songwriters. Songs were an inseparable part of these films, piggybacking on the tradition of Gujarati and Marathi theatre. The stage was set for a new breed of poets to write their way into history.

The Body As Temple — The Vachanas Of The Sharanas
In the third episode of Bhakti Republic with Amit Basole, we journey to 12th century Karnataka, where the Sharanas, ardent devotees of Shiva, spread their message through vachanas, verses composed and sung in simple Kannada, which are infused with profound thought
Stories of Forgotten Women Athletes
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200 Metres From Glory — Rita Gombu Marwah’s Story
In 1984, Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest. Rita Gombu Marwah, from a renowned mountaineering family, was part of the same expedition. Despite coming close to the summit, Rita was stopped by harsh weather conditions just 200 meters away. While Bachendri’s success brought joy, Rita and her teammates were haunted by missed opportunities, highlighting the bittersweet nature of sporting achievements. Listen to Rita’s story in the first episode of Almost Perfect
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Get. Set. Gone. How Vandana Rao sprinted into the shadows
Vandana Rao, along with PT Usha, was part of the quartet of “Golden Girls” that set a new Asian record at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. However, just as her star began to rise, she encountered a different set of obstacles that led to her departure from athletics forever. This is her story.
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Fists Of Fury — How boxing saved Sarita Devi from becoming a militant
If she hadn’t discovered sports, champion boxer Sarita Devi might have joined the insurgency in Manipur. In Fists Of Fury, we bring you the story of a resilient athlete who punched back against disappointment and a broken friendship with Olympian Mary Kom to continue fighting
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Why ace archer Chekrovolu Swuro bowed out
Chekrovolu Swuro, the talented archer from Nagaland, represented India at the 2012 London Olympics. Followers of the sport may remember that she had competed in the same team as Deepika Kumari, the teenage sensation who rose to great heights. Despite culminating in defeat, Swuro’s story of resilience continues to enthuse aspiring archers. Listen to ‘Missing The Mark’, the second episode of the Radio Azim Premji University series ‘Almost Perfect’, which unearths the stories of Indian women athletes who competed alongside the best but fell short of success.

Game. Set. Mismatch. No love lost for Archana Venkataraman
In the 1990’s, Archana Venkataraman was a star on the rise. Since she was four, her tennis-obsessed family shuttled her from one tournament to another, one coaching clinic to the next. At seventeen, she was crowned the National Champion. Her place did not go unchallenged. At the finals of the National Games in 2002, Archana came up against a younger, hungrier, grittier rival — 16-year-old Sania Mirza. Playing the newcomer on her home turf in Hyderabad and booed by a hostile crowd of spectators, Archana went down in a firestorm of deuces. It takes a lot to succeed in a sport as expensive and competitive as tennis, more so for an Indian woman. In over a century, only four have made it to a Grand Slam event. Viewed in that sobering light, Archana Venkataraman’s story is one worth telling. Listen to it on Almost Perfect.

Almost Perfect — Stories Of Forgotten Indian Women Athletes
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
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The Stream
A special curation of your favourite shows and episodes interspersed with original music tracks. Bring out your headphones and tune in for some easy listening.
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Music and Soundtracks
Radio Azim Premji University is delighted to bring you productions of original music recordings for your listening pleasure. Enjoy these albums for free on your favourite listening platforms.
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Quizzes And Games
Exercise your mind and try your luck at solving these quizzes, crosswords, and other puzzles based on the content of our radio shows.
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Kayakave Kailasa — A Musical Rendition Of The Vachanas
M. D. Pallavi sings the vachanas accompanied by Bruce Lee Mani on guitar. Enjoy this unique compilation produced by Radio Azim Premji University as a companion to Bhakti Republic with Amit Basole

The Path To Pandharpur — Music for Bhakti Republic
Listen to The Path To Pandharpur, an original music album produced by Radio Azim Premji University for the series Bhakti Republic. Performed by Anjali Malkar, Bruce Lee Mani, and Junuka Deshpande with Karthik Bhat and Noel Prashanth , it is available for free listening on your favourite streaming services

ಕೋಲೆ ಬಸವ | Kole Basava — A Disappearing Tradition
Members of the Kole Basava community consider their cattle as family. These itinerant musicians are often seen on city streets seeking alms as they lead their decorated bulls and cows while playing the nadaswaram. The traditional lifestyle that sustained them is no longer lucrative, leading many to migrate to cities like Bengaluru, where their music falls on deaf ears. In the first episode of our Kannada show Banni Kelona (Come, Let’s Listen), we visit a settlement of Kole Basava musicians.















































