India's Ancient Roots & Future Rise 🌏 | SangamTalks

India stands at the crossroads of history. In this powerful talk, we explore how Bharat is reclaiming its civilizational roots while striving for global excellence. The panel discusses the knowledge traditions of ancient India, Indian philosophies and the inherent greed for knowledge in Indians that drives India’s growth. From the pursuit of excellence in ancient India to digitalization of financial transactions in today’s India, our achievements are applauded and the challenges to becoming a truly Viksit Bharat (Developed India) are talked of by the panel. This conversation is a deep dive into how India can lead with Dharma and dignity.

About the Speakers:
Prof. P. Raveendran is the Vice-Chancellor of University of Calicut. He is a renowned chemist and academic leader with a Ph.D. from IIT Madras. He has held research positions at the University of North Carolina, Göttingen University, and Japan's AIST. Formerly Dean and Professor at the University of Calicut, he has also served at IIT Chennai. His career reflects a commitment to scientific excellence and higher education advancement.

Sudhakar Gande is the CEO & MD, Jupiter Capital and the Chairman, FICCI Taskforce on Aerospace & Air Defense. He is a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience in strategy, corporate finance, and investment banking. He has held senior roles at American Express Bank and led a major private sector bank in India. An IIT Delhi and FMS alumnus, he was honored with the Indo-US Outstanding Business Leadership Award in 2016.

Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan is the Vice Chancellor of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad and was honored with the Padma Shri in 2025. His career, spanning over three decades, is marked by academic excellence and a deep commitment to promoting Urdu and Persian studies in Bharat and beyond.

Prof. Dr. N. Panchanatham is the Vice-Chancellor of Gandhigram Rural Institute and former VC, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University. He is a distinguished academic and administrator with over 34 years of experience in higher education. He has served in key leadership roles including Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and Head of Business School and published 450+ research papers, guided 65 Ph.D. scholars, authored 75 books, and received 50+ national and international awards. A committed institution-builder, he has led major accreditation successes and social outreach initiatives across India.

Prof. B. Sudhakar Reddy is the Honorary Director of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Southern Regional Centre, under the Ministry of Education. A respected scholar and academic administrator, he has played a pivotal role in advancing social science research and policy-oriented scholarship across southern India.

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Topics Covered:
00:00:00 Knowledge Traditions of Ancient India
00:01:10 Introduction of Panel
00:02:06 Pursuit of Knowledge and it’s Dissemination
00:08:09 Digitalisation in India
00:15:20 Indian Minds and Excellence
00:19:24 Indian Knowledge Systems
00:34:35 Karma, Dharma & Economy
00:48:33 Challenges for Viksit Bharat
01:04:11 Drive of Indians
01:07:40 The Way Forward for India

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