Sudheesh Venkatesh

A mehfil celebrating two esteemed mystics. Join us for an evening where the timeless ghazals of Rumi flow seamlessly with the Nirguni bhajans of Kabeer, complemented by soulful stories from Kabeer’s life and the allegorical tales penned by Rumi in his Masnavi. Performers:…

Cinema has always reflected India’s evolving imagination of itself. At Republic Talk-ies, we bring together filmmakers whose work explores the republic in all its complexity — its diversity, fragility, and possibilities. The evening features a panel discussion, ‘Seeing Between…

Numbers guide policy. Narratives guide people. In this talk, TCA Anant explains how metrics, institutions, and ethics shape the stories that influence poverty debates, inflation targeting, and more. 🗓️ 1 Dec | 6:30–8 PM 📍 Bangalore International Centre (BIC) Register:…

An important addition to the bouquet of publications from @azimpremjiuniv . 'The Health Worker' joins The Learning Curve, At Right Angles, Pathshala, and iWonder to make it five magazines. To know more, and subscribe for free azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/our-publicatio….

After a successful first edition, ‘Bridging Nature with Data Science’ (BINDS) returns for Chapter Two! This hands-on workshop will help you build the technical skills to apply data science in tackling real-world environmental challenges. 📅 29–31 January 2026 📍 Azim Premji…

Great science begins with curiosity — and great theatre begins with stories worth telling. At the Science Theatre Festival at IHA, three Kannada plays bring extraordinary lives to the spotlight: • Raman — Belaku, Sidilu, Shabda, on CV Raman and his discovery that changed how…

An ode to childhood — and to every space that lets it bloom. In Macchadapanga, Odisha, children like Sreema spend their days at the Crèches supported by the Azim Premji Foundation — learning, playing, and growing with care. This #ChildrensDay, we celebrate every child’s right…

Popular cinema entertains — but it also mirrors who we are. Join film scholar M. K. Raghavendra as he explores the hidden motifs and social echoes in Indian cinema — from Sholay to today’s stories. RSVP: indianheritageacademy.org/etn/interpreti…

ಭಾರತೀಯತೆಯ ಬೆಳಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಆನಂದ ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಎಂಬ ವಿಷಯದ ಕುರಿತು ಅಜೀಂ ಪ್ರೇಮ್‌ಜಿ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯವು ಸಂವಾದವನ್ನು ಆಯೋಜಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯ ಉಪಸಂಪಾದಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಎಸ್. ಸೂರ್ಯ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಪಂಡಿತ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಶ್ರೀ ಗೌತಮ್ ಎಂ,  ಅಲ್ಕಿಮಿ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಪ್ರೈವೇಟ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ ಇವರು ಸಂವಾದದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ…

Are we shaped by our genes or our environment? Science today says both, and in fascinating ways. Join us for an interactive session with Prof. Sanjeev Galande, a leading scientist in epigenetics and chromatin biology, as we explore how our environment and experiences can…

अवज्ञया न दातव्यं कस्य चिल्लीलयापि वा। अवज्ञया कृतं हन्याद् दातारं नात्र संशयः॥ किसी को उदासीनता या तिरस्कार, यहाँ तक कि मज़ाक के भाव से भी दान नहीं करना चाहिए। जो व्यक्ति इस नियम का उल्लंघन करता है, वह निःसंदेह स्वयं नष्ट हो जाता है। #वाल्मीकि_रामायण (1.12.28) @Sanatan_Science

Azim Premji University launches Fellowship for Children’s Literature in Kannada! We invite authors to submit children’s stories, poems, plays, and novels in Kannada for the Kathavana Fellowship. Selected writers will receive mentorship and a fellowship of ₹10,000. 🗓️ Submit a…

The 9th National Social Enterprise Idea Challenge is here. From 230+ submissions, we have shortlisted 15 teams to present their innovative social change ideas to a jury at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. Be part of this flagship event of the Social Enterprise Cell, and…

Kodagu is known for its contributions to the nation's armed forces and sports. It has its unique language & cuisine. To know more from those who have made Kodagu and Karnataka proud, join us this Sat, Sep 20, at the newly renovated IHA mini auditorium in Koramangala, Bangalore.

अल्पाक्षररमणीयं यः कथयति निश्चितं स खलु वाग्मी। बहुवचनमल्पसारं यः कथयति विप्रलापी सः॥ वह व्यक्ति वाक्पटु (अच्छा वक्ता) कहलाता है, जो अपने विचारों को थोड़े व मधुर शब्दों में प्रकट करता है। जो बहुत अधिक व बिना सार के बोलता है, वह बकवादी कहा जाता है। #सुन्दरपाण्ड्य #नीतिद्विषष्टिका

Shilpa Mudbi & Adithya keep alive the folk music of N.Karnataka (particularly Bidar). Shilpa learnt these Kannada songs from her mother & grandmother. Hear them on Sun, 7th Sept at the newly renovated Indian Heritage Academy mini-auditorium, Koramangala. indianheritageacademy.org

Prof. Sridhar is a rare physicist philosopher. Perhaps the two subjects do ultimately converge! Listen to him speak about his new book on Saturday, 6th Sept at the newly renovated Indian Heritage Academy mini-auditorium in Koramangala.

अलोभः परमं वित्तम् अहिंसा परमं तपः। अमाया परमा विद्या निरवद्या मनीषिणाम्॥ लोभ का अभाव ही सबसे बड़ा धन है, दूसरों को कष्ट न पहुँचाना ही परम तप है और कपट-रहित सरलता ही विद्या का सर्वोत्तम रूप है। ऐसे गुणसम्पन्न मनीषियों की विद्या सदा निर्दोष और प्रशंसनीय मानी जाती है। #क्षेमेन्द्र

अलुब्धैः सह सौहार्दं पण्डितैः सह संकथा। उत्तमैः सह सङ्गश्च विधेयाः सुखमिच्छता॥ जो व्यक्ति सुख चाहता है, वह लोभ-रहित लोगों के साथ सौहार्द (मित्रता) रखे, विद्वानों के साथ संवाद करे और श्रेष्ठ जनों की संगति में रहे। #सुभाषितसुधाभाण्डागार (369.2) @Sanatan_Science @meenakshisharan

Sashi Sivramakrishna is a rare economist (Cornell PhD) & filmmaker. The screening of his much-acclaimed documentary will be followed by a conversation with Sharmadip Basu, a historian & faculty member @azimpremjiuniv. The newly renovated Indian Heritage Academy hall welcomes you!