The Indian Podcast

Ashish Chopra, Culinary historian, author and television host was the founder Executive Director of the Institute for Environmental Management and Social Development, when he decided after retrospection and introspection to take permanent sabbatical to pursue his passion for food and travel. An expert in conflict management he is also the former Advisor to the Governor of Mizoram and Assam Rifles (The oldest paramilitary force in the World). He has recently established SACA (School Of Ancient Culinary Arts) dedicated to safeguard, promote, and teach our ancient culinary practices.

Dr. Gauri D Chakraborty is a second generation Kathak dancer trained under Kathak Maestro, Guru Jitendra Maharaj and Delhi Duo Nalini Kamalini. She is founder of the social movement Vansh Vyom which looks at the inheritance of art through matriarchal inheritance. Together Vansh Vyom features performances of Sushma, the mother; Gauri, the daughter; and Tavishi, the grand daughter. Dr. Gauri is also a senior academician and filmmaker who co-heads the Amity School of Communication, Noida and has done research in Kathak and Gender Studies.