The India story holds promise, but questions are raised too. We sift through the noise to discover how the diverse global voices view India. Every week, Loveena Tandon, a journalist and filmmaker with over twenty years of international experience, talks to influential people of diverse backgrounds about what fascinates them about India, also exploring how their personal journeys connects with that of India. If you're looking to engage or do business with India, tune in for insights from those who've successfully navigated its complexities.
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The India story holds promise, but questions are raised too. We sift through the noise to discover how the diverse global voices view India. Every week, Loveena Tandon, a journalist and filmmaker with over twenty years of international experience, talks to influential people of diverse backgrounds about what fascinates them about India, also exploring how their personal journeys connects with that of India. If you're looking to engage or do business with India, tune in for insights from those who've successfully navigated its complexities.
Diwali Special | “My Mom Thought I’d Joined a Punk Rock Band.” | The Story of an Irish Catholic Hindu: Where Faith Meets Philosophy | Shaunaka Rishi Das
India A Story in the Making with Loveena Tandon
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3 weeks ago
Diwali Special | “My Mom Thought I’d Joined a Punk Rock Band.” | The Story of an Irish Catholic Hindu: Where Faith Meets Philosophy | Shaunaka Rishi Das
Happy Diwali to all.
As the diyas light up our homes and hearts, I often wonder — has the essence of this festival been lost in the shadows? Amidst the mithai, fireworks, and endless Diwali parties, somewhere between the rituals and the revelry, the deeper meaning flickers faintly.
This Diwali special on India: A Story in the Making asks:
What does “Hinduism” truly mean, and where does it stand in today’s world of theology, philosophy, and existential thought?
In an age where religion often divides, and spirituality has become both a buzzword and a booming industry — have we gone wrong somewhere?
Is faith inherited or discovered?
Can faith exist without religion?
What makes Hinduism different from Hindu Studies?
And why is Hindu thought — with its timeless wisdom — often missing from global conversations on sustainability, wellbeing, and meaning? What does it have to offer?
If there is God, how can He allow such levels of misery to exist?
If you want your mindset to be challenged, this is the episode for you. A calm conversation that left my mind buzzing with thoughts — with Shaunaka Rishi Das, born Timothy Kiernan in Wexford, Ireland — the first Hindu Chaplain at Oxford University and the founding Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. ( https://ochsonline.org )
The Centre, established in 1997, existed long before India itself had a comparable institution dedicated to studying its own traditions.
His story fascinated me — how a boy raised in a small Irish town, with no connection to India or Hinduism, found his spiritual home in its philosophy, love, and discipline.
Shaunaka’s mother once thought he’d joined a punk rock band when he came home with a shaved head!
In this conversation, I discovered more about the ethos and spirit of the faith I was born into than I ever had before.
Some food for thought this Diwali — along with the mithai J
Episode 40 of India: A Story in the Making, titled “My Mom Thought I’d Joined a Punk Rock Band.”
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India A Story in the Making with Loveena Tandon
The India story holds promise, but questions are raised too. We sift through the noise to discover how the diverse global voices view India. Every week, Loveena Tandon, a journalist and filmmaker with over twenty years of international experience, talks to influential people of diverse backgrounds about what fascinates them about India, also exploring how their personal journeys connects with that of India. If you're looking to engage or do business with India, tune in for insights from those who've successfully navigated its complexities.
