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Pushpesh Pant
Pushpesh Pant is a part time teacher, author, TV anchor and independent producer of documentaries. Obsessed by food for the past few decades, he has been trying to rediscover lost culinary gems from India’s vast and varied repertoire. Pant doesn’t believe in prohibition or prescriptions when it comes to dietary matters. He is currently teaching Media and Sports Laws at North Cap University
Sessions
Voices Of Faith: Ramcharitmanas: Then and Now
Pavan K. Varma and Pushpesh Pant in conversation
Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas is a lyrical outpouring of the greatest devotion to Lord Ram. Writer, former diplomat and politician Pavan K. Varma's latest book, ‘The Greatest Ode to Lord Ram: Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas’, has attempted to deconstruct Hinduism by analysing the plurality that exists within its philosophical roots. Pushpesh Pant is deeply acquainted with the nuances of the Ramcharitmanas. Watch them as they discuss the poetics and philosophy of the classic.
The Tribulations of Trial by Media
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Kota Neelima, Sevanti Ninan and Pushpesh Pant in conversation with Indrani Bagchi
Sensational and often toxic coverage by electronic and print media interferes with due process and judicial enquiry. Accused and victim alike suffer assaults upon their right to privacy and fair trial. In conversation with Indrani Bagchi, reputed journalists and media persons discuss the causes of this criminal responsibility and the ethical and legal framework required to contain this dangerous and despicable trend.