In this episode of INDICA BUZZ, we sit down with Nithin Sridhar, the Director and Chief Curator of INDICA's Center for Moksha Studies. Nithin shares insights into the center's work and its various ongoing programs. He also discusses INDICA's Global Festival of Oneness 2025 and the inspiration behind it. This month-long festival is dedicated to the life, teachings, and legacy of Agadguru Adi Shankara Bhagavadpadacharya, one of Bharat’s greatest spiritual luminaries and philosophers.

In this episode of 'INDICA BUZZ,' we discuss the need for an authentic Indic perspective on annual developments, cutting through the noise of propaganda or vested interests. Ramaharitha Pusarla, Editor-in-Chief, MyIndMakers joins us for a conversation on how the publication ‘MyINDbook’ fills the gap for a yearbook with a focus on Indic roots and connections around the globe. MyINDbook is perhaps the only comprehensive annual review of developments that cater to all seekers of Indic knowledge, particularly aimed at youth and competitive exam aspirants.

In this episode of 'INDICA BUZZ,' we discuss the role of INDICA Symposiums, a platform for the deep exploration of India’s rich intellectual and cultural heritage. 

Dr. Nagaraj Paturi, the Kulpati of INDICA, highlights the success of the symposiums, the gaps they are filling in the Indic ecosystem, and the importance of digital accessibility for the success of this initiative. He also shares details about the upcoming symposium on the 'Living Traditions of Ramayana.' This topic is crucial for raising awareness within the research community about the significance of ancient Indian texts that are still relevant in contemporary traditions.

You can check out more details on the upcoming symposium here: https://indica.in/inviting-speakers-for-a-symposium-on-the-living-traditions-of-ramayana/

INDICA hosts an online symposium each month, exploring unique themes and inviting scholars and seekers to share their insights. Past topics have included a variety of subjects such as Hindu Traditions of Sex, Gender, and Sexuality; Vedic Dialogues; The Art & Science of Sutra-s; IKS Polymaths: Exploring the Legacy and Future of Multidisciplinary Thinkers in Bharat; Hindu-Buddhist Philosophical Dialogues; a Symposium on the Philosophical Contributions of Sri Madhusudana Saraswati; Jati Puranas; a Retrospective on Devadasi Traditions; and The Significance of Guru in Hindu Traditions. 

Here are a few playlists from the past symposiums:

• https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLplXz64H2WtEE65YLPVVIsj-DiMpsNDDR&si=r87uyJDRm02jLcsu

• https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLplXz64H2WtECNCGmZ0D3-6sS3pCN0khF&si=8s4-xQM9GOGXr02Z

• https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLplXz64H2WtHK_hmB7U6IweEjgT1FHux7&si=bddruG1u1X717K97

Also subscribe to 'INDICA BUZZ' that brings you discussions on India's rich knowledge traditions. Each episode aims to bring the listeners closer to the people, projects, and ideas shaping INDICA's mission to make Indian knowledge systems a part of everyday conversations. 

Watch here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLplXz64H2WtFyMokXDysCD1IANIXjqziT&si=SW7GGjj-u6TLW8fx

India, or Bharat, is a land of rich diversity, where tradition and ingenuity intertwine. Padma Bharatis captures this essence through essays on ordinary Indians achieving extraordinary feats. As the Padma awards increasingly honour unsung heroes, this book showcases their resilience, cultural roots, and lasting impact.

In the very first episode of INDICA BUZZ, Dimple Kaul, Director of Academic Programs at INDICA, sits down with curator Jay Jina and the brilliant authors to explore these inspiring stories—what drove them to pen down the journeys of these extraordinary yet unsung Indians. 

Get your copy of Padma Bharatis: https://amzn.in/d/afQjLdf