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.
Episodes
19 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
Expert Hour with Shoba Narayan
She’s dabbled in it all - art, food, wine, fashion, travel, culture, spirituality and writing. Shoba Narayan wears many hats, but what she’s known for most are her eclectic written works - more specifically non-fiction memoirs. Her varied...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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19:44
Expert Hour With Dr. Girija Kaimal - Part 2
In this episode of the Expert Hour we address some specific questions on Dr. Girija Kaimal's practices. All questions have been sent in by listeners. Dr. Girija Kaimal is an Associate Professor in the PhD Program in Creative Arts T...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:04
Expert Hour with Dr. Girija Kaimal - Part 1
Dr. Girija Kaimal is an Associate Professor in the PhD Program in Creative Arts Therapies at the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions and Assistant Dean for Special Research Initiatives. In her Health, Arts, Learning and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:05
Expert Hour with Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan is a children’s author, poet, translator, editor, and voice-over talent. She is also a former non-profit development professional who spent two decades as an advocate and fundraiser for persons with disabilities. She h...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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15:01
Expert Hour with Dr. Vasudha Narayanan
How many of you know and understand the significance of the story of the 'Churning Of The Ocean of Milk' and how many of you know that the temple complex of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, displays a spectacular 49 meters of intricately scul...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:15
Expert Hour with Dr Usha Balakrishnan
Having authored several popular books on jewellery, including ‘Treasures of the Deccan: Jewels of the Nizams’ and ‘Dance of The Peacock: Jewellery Traditions of India’, Dr Usha Balakrishnan is also the Chief Curator of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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16:30
Expert Hour with Deepanjana Pal
Deepanjana Pal an author and a journalist who writes about culture and society, and is particularly interested in art, literature and cinema. Her biography of Raja Ravi Varma, titled The Painter: A Life of Ravi Varma, was listed...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:51
Expert Hour with Shibu Arakkal
Shibu Arakkal’s artistic sensibility, approach, and appreciation comes from painting. Although by choice he has never painted, he was exposed to it from a very early age. Her is the son of well-known artist Yusuf Arakkal. Shibu learned about pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:12
Expert Hour with Deepthi Sasidharan
Deepthi Sasidharan is an art historian, curator and founder Director at Eka Archiving, a cultural advisory and works on heritage and museum projects across India with the government, private and corporate clients. Deepthi has led Eka projects h...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:26
Expert Hour with Jay Varma
Jay Varma is the great great great grandson of Raja Ravi Varma, and someone who began his artistic career late in life. Having spent much of the last two decades gaining formal education in painting and portraiture from various well-known art s...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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14:09
Expert Hour with Bose Krishnamachari
Bose Krishnamachari, the internationally acclaimed Indian artist, is also the founder member of the Kochi Muziris Biennale.This is India's first ever biennial of international contemporary art and its story is unique to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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14:02
Expert Hour with Rukmini Varma
Spirituality and Science are two subjects that have always fuelled the human brain. In this episode of the Expert Hour we chat with artist and author Rukmini Varma, who also happens to be the great great granddaughter of Indian master artist Ra...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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12:04
Expert Hour with Manu S. Pillai
In this session we meet Manu S Pillai, the well-known young author and historian. His debut book The Ivory Throne won him the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar.He has written 2 more books Rebel Sultans and most recently The Courtesan, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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