Expert Hour by Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation
Welcome to the Expert Hour brought to you by Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation and its principal patron John Delano. We work to preserve Indian history, heritage, art, artists and culture. This series of talks deals with subjects that are light, interesting, inspiring and invigorating. To borrow Mahatma Gandhi’s words: “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” So join us as we take you through the exciting world of art and artists, delve into the inquisitive mind of authors and scholars, peer through the lens of photographers to capture magical moments, and explore the vibrant melting pot of cultures that defines India and what makes up the Expert Hour.
Podcasting since 2020 • 19 episodes
Expert Hour by Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation
Latest Episodes
Expert Hour with Rupika Chawla - Episode 2 (The Ajanta Caves)
While she is an expert on the life and work of Raja Ravi Varma, Rupika Chawla is also extremely well versed with other forms of Indian art and artists. Her soon to be released book on the art in the Ajanta Caves will be testament to that fact. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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15:51
Expert Hour with Rupika Chawla - Episode 1 (Raja Ravi Varma)
Raja Ravi Varma & His Contemporary ArtistsRupika Chawla is an expert on the art of Raja Ravi Varma. She has written the most comprehensive volume on his life and his work titled 'Raja Ravi Varma: Painter of Colonial India'. She is also ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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14:39
Expert Hour with Aditya Sondhi
In this episode we speak to Aditya Sindhi, senior advocate Karnataka High Court and Supreme Court of India, on copyright laws around art. Mr Sondhi is also an art enthusiast and loves to spend his time learning more about new art and artists.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:08
Expert Hour with Dr. Caleb Simmons
Dr. Caleb Simmons specializes in religion in South Asia, especially Hinduism. His research specialties span religion and state-formation in medieval and colonial India to contemporary transnational aspects of Hinduism. His book Devotional S...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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26:48
Expert Hour with Manu S. Pillai
Prolific author and historian Manu S. Pillai releases his fourth book in five years, 'False Allies: India's Maharaja's in the age of Ravi Varma'. After having closely examined his growth and success over the years, Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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21:48