The Gyaan Project
Episodes
24: Understanding Raag Vyawastha with Pt. Chandrakant Limaye
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
1. The biggest asset of Hindustani classical is the framework of Raag (Raag Vyawastha). Why do we need this framework and how does it help?2. How is o...
23: ABCDEF (Epistemology) of voice & music with Shrikant Ranade - Introduction (Marathi)
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
1. What do you mean by sound, nada or Dhwani?2. How do we generate voice?3. What do you mean by correct and incorrect breathing?4. How can you control...
22: Understanding motorcycle design with Chetan Shedjale
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
1. What is motorcycle design and how can one get into it? What does one need to learn to become a motorcycle designer?2. What are the design goals w...
21: Part - 1 Understanding 22Shrutis with Dr. Vidyadhar Oke
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is a Shruti? Why is it the most important aspect of music?What do we use in our Music, ‘Shrutis’ or ‘Nadas’?How can we practically differ...
20: Part - 2 Understanding 22Shrutis with Dr. Vidyadhar Oke
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction and emergence of Harmonium in India and when and how did it come to India or Indian classical music?How can a technically wrong instrumen...
Ep. 18 - Understanding fonts and typefaces with Mahendra Patel
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Gyaan Project, Prof. Mahendra Patel, India’s legendary type designer and design educator, shares deep insights on typography,...
18: Resurgence of Marathi poetry in Mumbai with Sanket Mhatre
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Whats your connection with poetry and what does poetry mean to you?Whats the Poetry scene in Mumbai? Why is poetry reading growing again? Do the new p...
Ep. 17 – Dance, Devotion & Discipline: Guru Bhanumati on the Guru–Shishya Bond
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Guru B. Bhanumati, Bharatanjali founder and revered Bharatanatyam guru, pioneered group choreography and abhinaya teaching, shaping generations with...
16: Is there a real digital solution with Saket Vaidya
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
1. From BA in Psychology, to Social media analyst, from program manger to Tech head, and from Operations to now digital solution architect. Can you te...
15: Understanding Tabla and it’s nuances with Pt. Sudhir Mainkar
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A details introduction on Tabla, taal, naad and lay... What is peshkara? What is Farashbandi? What is qayda? What is rela? Why does Aroh and avroh exi...
14: Epistemology of design in India with Anirudha Joshi
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We can clearly see a big gap between the syllabus and what actually is required when you become a professional designer. 1. Why do you think it exi...
13: Last temptations of an actor with Atul Kulkarni
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can one stay genuine to his or her role and still stay detached?What is the process of developing a character where you can showcase the subtletie...
12: English-Bandhish With Kiran Phatak (Marathi)
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do you mean by Bandish?How has Bandish evolved and will evolve?What's missing in today's Bandishes?You have made few bandish in English language....
11: Therapeutic Value of Indian Classical Dances with Radhika Phanse
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How is Natyashashtra and dance therapy connected?In ancient India, Classical Dances were aimed at the betterment of health of dancers. How and why did...
Ep#10 Design nuances of Indian Rupee Symbol with Uday Kumar
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Uday Kumar, the creator of the Indian Rupee symbol and associate professor at IIT, discusses his design process. He focused on representing Indian cul...
8: Creative challenges with Varun Grover
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the creative field, it is said that it thrives on limitations. Who defines these limitations? And then how come people get offended?Should art depi...
9: What is tone of voice with Kruthika Subramanyam
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is tone of voice? Why do brands need it? Or it is important in other domains as well? What is the role of language in defining the tone? How much...
7: Nuts and bolts of product with Subramanya Sharma
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What are the main differences between the actual silicon valley and Indian valley of startups?What do you think are the main factors for building a su...
6: Voicing as a career option with Sandeep Karnik
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is voicing? And what is a difference between voicing, dubbing, playback and giving voice for animation?How does one get into this field? Any cour...
5: Copy, branding & advertising with Anusha Pinto
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gyan session on Copy, Branding and advertising with Anusha Pinto. What are the challenges in making a no-so-good brand better? What is the role of lan...
4: Traditional Dance; Kathak with Prajakta Sathe
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What made you consider Dance as a profession?What are the possible job prospects if you decide to devote your life to dance?With Nach baliye and Boogi...
3: What is Sound Design? with Aditya Sorap
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is sound design?What kind of skills you need to become a sound designer?How has technology impacted sound design?What are the challenges of being...
2: Films & perspectives with Kedar Jape
01 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should art depict society or should society evolve by looking at art?How much do you think commerce effects art?How do you know your story is finished...
1: Theoretical & Practical design with Sharad Patwardhan
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do you see design?What should one learn when one is in design school?What do you mean by Horizontal & vertical lines?What according to you is Yin ...