Research in any field of knowledge must serve a purpose. We are aware that scientific explorations through research therefore have some prerequisites. In this episode, I talk about the Four os that are essential to be deliberated upon before un

Pages from History: Sardar Bhagat Singh

Apr 29th, 2020 8m 23s

Sardar Bhagat Singh remains an inspiration to millions of young men for the supreme sacrifice that he made for India's Freedom from British Rule in 1931. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Chandrasekhar Azad smilingly adorned the gallows out of the love

Story Time: Angels in Cancer Ward

Apr 28th, 2020 8m 31s

This is the story of three selfless Army wives who spend their time nursing and literally mothering terminal cancer patients. After meeting them, I believe that angels are there on Earth, especially in cancer wards.This story is from my person

War Diaries: Pedangi, the Brave

Apr 22nd, 2020 6m 30s

Pedangi was a army mule that had an illustrious life of valour and courage during her 39 years of service in the India Army. This is her story.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drrsrinivasan/message

War Diaries: Narratives on World War II

Apr 21st, 2020 6m 35s

The sacrifices of over nine thousand American soldiers on the Omaha beach in Normandy earned the beach a new name - Democracy's Beach. Rightfully, a grateful America and France honour their memories even today. In the same war, over 87000 India

Bat Kid, The Super Hero

Apr 21st, 2020 5m 58s

The story of Miles Scott, a five year old with leukaemia and the way City of San Francisco went out of its way to fulfill his dream is a story that I would like to narrate ad infinitum. It is a story that speaks of the courage of a five year ol

William Garrow and The Matter of Faith

Apr 21st, 2020 7m 49s

William Garrow was collector of Coimbatore district in early 19th century. When he was on a tour of Bhavani, Goddes Vedanayaki herself saved his life from certain death. William Garrow remained dedicated to the Goddess and presented a palanquin

Khalil Gibran: On Love

Apr 20th, 2020 4m 6s

There are a number of reasons why Khalil Gibran appeals to people from all walks of life. He was born a Maronite, but was drawn to the philosophy of Islam, Christianity and other religions too. In particular, Sufi philosophy held a great influe

Khalil Gibran: Readings from the Prophet

Apr 20th, 2020 10m 40s

Khalil Gibran (1883-1931) remains one of the most popular and widely read philosopher of our times. Among his dozens of writings, the Prophet is the jewel for it expounds his philosophy in simple and lucid words which can be understood by any s

Pages from History: The Prince

Apr 20th, 2020 15m 2s

The story of the struggle for India's independence from British Rule is recorded in some of the most well documented pages of history. Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi became icons for the inspiration for freedom all over the world. Under the stewa

Introduction to Bhagwat Gita

Apr 20th, 2020 9m 20s

The Bhagwat Gita remains the crown jewel among the Vedic heritage of India. It is the crown jewel for it syntheses the knowledge of the Veda, Upanishads and Purana. Many would presume that Gita is a religious script and therefore to be studied

Formulating the Basics of Academic Research

Apr 20th, 2020 13m 25s

Growth and prosperity are incumbent on our ability to research, synthesize and apply our knowledge to our requirements. The world that we live in is driven by knowledge and even economists tag countries as knowledge economies based on the count

Pages from History: The Story of Vanchi

Apr 18th, 2020 6m 26s

When Collector Ashe of Tirunelveli boarded the train on the 17th June 1911, he did not know that his name will be written in the Foot Note of the story of one of India's greatest patriots.This is the story of Vanchi or Vanchinathan who made th

Bhagwat Gita - Arjuna Nishada Yoga

Apr 17th, 2020 15m 32s

The beauty of Bhagwat Gita is in the fact that that it is so relevant to our daily life - be it at home or at the place of work. The most important lesson that the first sloka (stanza) of the Second Chapter of the Gita teaches us is the concept

Meaning and Concept of Guru

Apr 17th, 2020 21m 5s

The scriptures of the Hindu faith have been unique for they say that all knowledge is inside one's own self. Swami Vivekananda proclaimed this in immortal words when he said 'Man is potentially divine'. Even though such knowledge is resident in

Pages from History: The Trial of 1922

Apr 17th, 2020 10m 6s

Many believe that the history of the world and of nations is shaped by great leaders, wars and the toil of visionaries. If we only stop to carefully look into the pages of history, we will find that courts and trials have also played a crucial

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