Gyan - Pravah A Stream of Knowledge, A Flow of Inspiration

An initiative by Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar, President of FOGSI 2025, Gyan Pravaha is a podcast series designed to enrich and inspire. Featuring FOGSI’s 30 chairpersons as monthly hosts, each episode delivers a crisp 30-minute interview with extraordinary figures from academics, social leadership, politics, and beyond. With 4-5 thought-provoking questions, these conversations provide unique insights and ideas to spark inspiration. Accessible and engaging, Gyan Pravaha is your go-to source for knowledge and meaningful dialogue. Tune in, grow, and thrive with Gyan Pravaha — brought to you by FOGSI’s visionary leadership.

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Episodes

Friday Jul 25, 2025

On this insightful episode of the Gyan Prabha series, Dr. Priyankur Roy hosts a compelling dialogue with Dr. Kalpana Apte, Director General of the Family Planning Association of India (FPAI), and Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar, President of FOGSI, to commemorate World Population Day.
 
💬 Key Themes Explored:
Why population growth is not just numbers—but people, potential, and policies
The interplay between fertility decline, youth opportunity, and ageing demographics
Barriers to family planning: myths, misinformation, and lack of sexuality education
Gender-sensitive care, ethical contraception, and reaching marginalized communities
The power of collaboration between FPAI and FOGSI for reproductive health equity
 
🩺 Dr. Kalpana offers a candid view on integrating contraception into routine gynecological care, the untapped potential of non-scalpel vasectomy, and how telemedicine and self-care innovations can shift India's reproductive future.
 
🌍 A must-listen for gynecologists, policy leaders, public health advocates, and every clinician who believes that choices create change.
 
🔗 Catch the full conversation now – because population health is everyone’s responsibility.

Friday Jul 25, 2025

🦴 What do our bones remember that our minds forget? In this powerful episode of Gyan Pravah, we explore the spiritual and emotional dimensions of the skeletal system in "Bone Deep, Bone Wise: The Fragile Truth". From ancestral trauma to cellular wisdom, this conversation uncovers how our bones are more than just structural, they are sacred archives of our lived and inherited truth.
 
💡 Through deep inquiry and poetic storytelling, this episode invites you to listen inward, beyond muscle and mind - to the silent strength of your own framework. This is a must-hear for anyone on a journey of healing, embodiment, or spiritual awakening. Tune in and feel the wisdom that's etched into every fragile, unbreakable part of you.

Friday Jul 25, 2025

🔬 What secrets do the "pearls" in the ovary hold? In this thought-provoking episode of Gyan Pravah, we delve into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of ovarian cysts, commonly referred to as “pearls.” But this conversation isn't clinical - it’s soulful, holistic, and layered with metaphors that connect biology with being. Whether you're dealing with PCOS or simply curious about the sacred geometry of the human body, this episode is a revelation.
 
🌺 Join us as we explore the hidden wisdom of the female reproductive system, where science meets spirit, and where medical facts are interwoven with spiritual insight. This episode challenges myths, offers clarity, and encourages a gentler, wiser approach to health and femininity. A must-listen for seekers, healers, and anyone with ovaries, or empathy.

Friday Jul 25, 2025

🎙️ What if emotions were sacred pathways to the divine? In this enlightening episode of Gyan Pravah, we dive deep into the ancient Indian concept of Nav Rasa, the nine aesthetic essences that shape human experience and artistic expression. From Shringara (love) to Raudra (anger), Karuna (compassion), and beyond, explore how each rasa isn't just an emotion but a spiritual lens, offering insight into your inner world. Whether you're a seeker, a student of art, or someone navigating the emotional complexity of life, this episode will leave you with new reverence for the power of feeling.
 
🕉️ Gyan Pravah continues its mission of spiritual awakening, and in this soulful journey, we reflect on how embracing the full spectrum of emotion can lead to liberation. Learn how sages, poets, and dramatists used the Nav Rasa to transcend ego, stir consciousness, and connect with the eternal truth. Tune in and discover how your emotional world can become a sacred space of transformation.

Friday Jul 25, 2025

🧭 What does it take to evolve from identity to embodiment? In this moving episode of Gyan Pravah, we trace the poetic and symbolic passage from Rohini, a name of beauty, myth, and promise - to Kasturba, a name steeped in sacrifice, strength, and silent revolution. This is not just a name change, it’s a pilgrimage of the soul, a reclaiming of purpose, and a celebration of feminine power across time.
🌿 Through myth, history, and personal insight, we uncover what it means to carry names, expectations, and destinies - and how we can choose to rewrite them. Whether you are navigating your own transformation or simply honoring the women who shaped history, this episode is a reflective companion on the journey to becoming.

Friday Jul 25, 2025

🎓 What happens when academic leadership meets healthcare revolution? In this landmark episode of Gyan Pravah, we sit down with Prof. Vinay Pathak, Vice Chancellor of Kanpur University, for an inspiring and forward-looking dialogue. From reimagining curriculum design to fostering medical breakthroughs, Prof. Pathak shares how educational institutions can become crucibles for change, innovation, and societal impact.
 
🧠 With clarity and conviction, he outlines the role of universities in nurturing not just scholars, but solution-makers. This episode is a must-listen for students, educators, policy thinkers, and anyone interested in the intersection of learning and healing. Step into the mind of a visionary who’s shaping the future of academia, one idea at a time.

Monday Jul 14, 2025

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Legacy of Leadership

Monday Jul 14, 2025

Monday Jul 14, 2025

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Monday Jul 14, 2025

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Exploring the Microcosm

Monday Jul 14, 2025

Monday Jul 14, 2025

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