In this episode of Being Gifted, we explore the unique challenges and strengths of parenting twice-exceptional (2E) children—those who are gifted (Buddhimaan) while also facing developmental challenges such as ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or physical and mental health conditions.

To help us understand this complex journey, we are joined by a very special guest, Ms. Vidya Iyengar—a life coach and a parent of a 2E child. Vidya has successfully homeschooled her daughter, who is now 18 and pursuing a degree in Physics at Melbourne University, Australia. She shares her experiences, challenges, and insights on advocating for neurodivergent children in school, family, and community settings.

Key points discussed:

• Understanding Twice-Exceptional Children

• Challenges a regular schools need to address
• The Need for Advocacy

Guest Speaker: Vidya Iyengar – Life coach, advocate for neurodivergent children, and parent of a 2E child.

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Join us for a special conversation with Abhijit Jejurikar, aself-taught musician and social entrepreneur on a mission to empower the youth of Dharavi through his incredible project, Dharavi Reloaded! 🎶

In this episode, we explore Abhijit's journey from thecorporate world to creating a vibrant platform for slum kids to express their creativity through music and dance. With over 350 performances alongside stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Ed Sheeran, and Salman Khan, Abhijit is not just changing lives—he's redefining what it means to give back.

🎤 Discover:

• How he discovered his passion for music
• The challenges he faced on his unique path
• His experience mentoring young talents in India’s largest recycling hub
• The incredible impact Dharavi Reloaded has had on the community

Tune in for an inspiring story of creativity, resilience, and social change!

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What role does spirituality play in the life of gifted children?

In this podcast we have with us not one but two distinguished guests - Dr. P. Vijayalaxmi (Masters in Medicine, Post graduate in Psychiatry) and  Mrs. Malati Kalmadi (Founder director of KGERC) sharing their knowledge and experiences on 

• Why is it important to have a spiritual base especially in the context of gifted children?
• How does having a spiritual base for the gifted children help in reaching their maximum potential?
• How can we ensure that pride and ego doesn't come in the way of their success and achievements?
• How can gifted children be taught to cope with the WHY ME question that may occur in their mind as they grow up?
• How do we set our children on the path of spirituality?

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We will be coming up with one Spirituality for Gifted Children - Part II soon on 28th December 2022. 

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How can parents find the right mentors for their gifted children? 

On today's podcast we are joined by Ms. Sarita Dhimate. She is an artist, an art therapist, a clinical psychologist, a counselor and a design mentor who has mentored hundreds of students and their parents. 

The points we have discussed are:

• How to know which mentor is good for your child
• Having multiple mentors
• Mentors and godfathers and godmothers
• Parent and mentor partnership

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Mentors can make a huge impact on the lives of gifted children. They not only help the children explore in their area of giftedness, but also contribute towards their holistic development. 

On today's podcast we are joined by Ms. Sarita Dhimate. She is an artist, an art therapist, a clinical psychologist, a counselor and a design mentor who has mentored hundreds of students. 

The points we have discussed are:

• Mentors are beyond teachers
• Building a rapport with mentors
• Creating different learning environments
• Rituals for inculcating values
• Challenges of mentors

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Experiences and challenges that we face as parents while nurturing gifted children are very different than our peers. We may feel stuck and lonely as finding the right answers from the immediate support group may not be possible; we all know there may not be simple and direct answers. In such a situation, sharing tips that are easy to remember and apply come handy.  

In this episode we have shared with you, 5 pearls of wisdom that are highly effective while nurturing gifted children, by Devasena Desai. Dr. Devasena Desai, is an associate director at KGERC and an adjunct lecturer at Iowa, university, USA. She has been working in the gifted domain for the last 15 years. Many of you might have listened to her in our 2nd episode when we discussed What and Why of Giftedness.

Points covered:

1. Observation & Alertness 

2. Opportunities and Exposure 

3. Instructions Vs Conversations 

4. Single Focus & Holistic 

5. Handling anxiety & joy 

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Friends bring more happiness into our lives than virtually anything else. Friendships have a huge impact on your mental health. Good friends relieve stress, provide comfort, joy and make loneliness disappear! Having true friends is like having a treasure.

However, friendships and social interaction may seem different and difficult for some gifted children. As parents, we may feel worried for our child that he or she may end up being a loner and not having friends at all. Will they have people around who understand them? Will they enjoy with children like other normal kids? This is a common feeling especially amongst the parents of younger age group.  

So today, we are in conversation with 2 gifted individuals, Rohan Ghatpande and Rukmini Sinha to understand and learn from their personal  experiences in the area of friendship, what affected them, how did they learn through experiences and how did they find their friends and their happiness. 

Rohan works in a consulting firm. He has graduated in mechanical engineering with honors in thermal engineering. HE is very passionate about Music and has been learning to play the piano for over 16 years now. Rohan has completed Grade 8 in Piano and Theory of Music from Trinity College London and he also  teaches Piano to kids on weekends. 

Rukmini works at an animation studio as a storyboard artist. She has graduated with a Bachelor's in Animation from LISAA, a design and animation school in Paris. When she is not working she does something that is totally unrelated to drawing like cooking something new or practicing foreign languages and recently she even learnt skateboarding with a friend!

The key aspects we covered today in our conversation are:

• How was it to make friends as a child
• What problems did they face 
• What helped them to overcome those problems in their social interaction 
• How did social interaction change as they grew up

 And much more 

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Creating an Eco System for Gifted children is like creating a lifeline for them. In the book ‘Brain Child’ by Tony Buzan this wonderful example of the importance of creating an ecosystem and how it is essential for the success of every individual…Tony has compared children to F1 cars. And especially when we are talking about children with higher ability, their brains can run at very high speeds leaving the other regular cars behind.

F1 cars can run so fast because they have a good TEAM - of technicians, engineers, scientists, metal health coaches and sponsors to support them and tune their engines - and most importantly to avoid accidents.

 As a society, as parents and teachers to gifted children, it is our responsibility to create this ecosystem to guide them along the path. but the question remains how to create one?

Today, we are once again by joined by Ms. Chitra Ramaswany from Bangalore. All of us have heard her in the last episode on ‘Schooling for gifted children’. She is a mother to 16 year old Shankar. 

Points covered:  

 - Finding a mentor/ educator/ mental health professional for the gifted child

 - Meeting the emotional needs 

 - Using the available resources and  infrastructure 

 - taking help of school and teachers 

 - Being a part of groups of gifted and non gifted children of different ages

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Schools are the backbone of our education system. Children are admitted to schools based on their physical age and not the mental ability… And this is exactly why gifted children may find it difficult to adjust themselves in schools because of void of the nurturing they should receive from the institution.

Gifted kids face many problems in the school set up like -

• They show higher abilities and are able to grasp the academic concepts far ahead of their age.
• They may not share their ideas openly thinking their friends might laugh at them or simply won't understand their thoughts..
• They may put a facade to hide their real talent
• They may feel restricted and limited 

To understand their challenges and to know how teachers and parents can help gifted children adjust in the normal school setup, today we are joined by a parent who has experienced all these challenges first hand,  Ms. Chitra Ramaswany from Bangalore. She is a mother to 16 year old Shankar, who is gifted in STEM area and has published a paper in the Young scientist journal UK at the age of 16. 

We have discussed about:

• Role of a parent
• Role of the school, Teachers and Principal 
•  Bullying 
•  Social interaction of the gifted child in school 

And more

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As  parents and teachers, we may notice that some gifted children are fidgety, restless, and get easily bored. They may have trouble sitting still, or staying quiet when needed. They may rush through things and make careless mistakes. They may climb, jump, or roughhouse when they shouldn't. And Without meaning to, they may act in ways which are disturbing for others.

We casually label these children as Hyperactive. In this episode of Being Gifted,  let's understand in detail about hyperactivity, what are the root causes, how is it related to giftedness and most importantly how to handle it?

Today we are joined by Ms. Mukta Jatkar, a qualified special educator with more tha 25+ years of experience. She has pursued her B.Ed. in special education from SNDT University, Mumbai and a Masters of Science in Education with specialization in Learning Disabilities from the University of Kansas, U.S.A. She is also an alumnus of Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

The key points addressed in this conversation are :

• Hyperactive VS High on energy and overactive.
• Why is Hyperactivity commonly found in gifted children?
• What are the reasons behind hyperactivity?
• Physical hyperactivity is a very obvious and commonly observed behavioral trait.  But are there any other behavioral traits as well?
• What is ADHD? How is it different from Hyperactive kids without ADHD?

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Today we have with us Dr. Sameena Manaswala the the Head of Nurturing Domain at KGERC. She holds a doctorate in gifted education and has more than 10 years of experience. We have spoken about

• Need to focus on emotional development of gifted children
• Intensity of emotions for gifted 
• Interpersonal skills
• How can parents or teachers help gifted children understand and mange their own emotions?

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Mr. Perfectionist, she is a perfectionist … These words become the identity of the person and are mostly taken as a compliment, however, it does have another side to it…

According to Dr. Thomas S. Greenspon

“Perfectionism burdens your life, interferes with creativity, and makes intimate relations difficult. It is never healthy.” ~ Dr. Thomas S. Greenspon

Today to discuss perfectionism in depth, we are joined by Dr. Ashwini Joshi who is a Diabetologist, physician, a philanthropist and entrepreneur. She is a Director and consultant with Aloha Lifestyle Reversal Studio is also an honorary consultant with Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune.

In this conversation, we have deep dived into understanding perfectionism for gifted young adult, how it is different from excellence, the emotional turmoil experienced by perfectionist gifted children, how it affects interpersonal relationships and how can it be kept in control. 

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In this episode we are in conversation with Junior College Students - Avani (Commerce) and Mehicka (Science), 12th-grade students at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College, Pune, India, currently part of the gifted program.

The gifted program at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College has been running for 9 years, evolving into a key initiative under the guidance of Dr. Madhurchi Chittewan & Mrs Shobha Channal.

Highlights of the episode:

• Experience and Learning: Sharing their journey in the gifted program, highlighting the impact on their academic and personal lives.
• Projects and Assignments: Discussing specific projects that challenged her and provided significant learning experiences.
• Mentorship: The importance of having a mentor in the gifted program and the unique relationships both students have built with their mentors.
• Socio-Emotional Development: How the program's focus on socio-emotional growth has contributed to their personal development and well-being.
• Impact of the Program: Reflection on what they would have missed if they hadn’t joined the gifted program.

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What is the root cause of anxiety in gifted children? How can it be avoided / How can they deal with it? How can parents help? When to reach out to a specialist?

Get answers to all these questions and much more in this podcast! 

Today in the 5th episode of Being Gifted, we have with us Dr. Keethi Pai

Dr Keerthi Pai is a Consultant Clinical Psychologst in Apollo hospitals a Mental Health Advisor in Apollo Shine Foundation and Partner in Element H Psychological Support Services. She is guest faculty in Institute of Mental Health Chennai and most importantly, She also consults adolescents with giftedness, where IQ, emotional and social skills assessments are done and Education for parents regarding giftedness and need for psychological support is done.

She’s trained in Psychological therapies like CBT, emotion regulation techniques and social skills training. 

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The journey of nurturing giftedness starts with identifying it. To help us understand this crucial step, today we have with us Mrs. Anjali Bharwani. She is a Masters in clinical psychology from SNDT University, Mumbai  and  has got over 19 years of experience administering various psychometric tests, therapy and counselling.

The main points discussed in this podcast are:

1. How can parents and teachers identify if their children are gifted?
2. What kind of assessment or screening is done to find the child’s IQ? When is the best time to test the child’s IQ?
3. If a child has learning difficulties, will his score reflect his higher intelligence?
4. Does the test have any limitations, where children’s talent of performance still goes unnoticed in spite of testing?
5. How to fight parental resistance to take the test?

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Every gifted individual is unique in his or her own way. In this episode we deep dive into the types / domains of giftedness. We discuss in detail about academic, creative, intellectual, leadership and artistic giftedness and what are their strengths, weaknesses and challenges.  

We meet 3 gifted individuals who share their stories

1. Rohan Didmishe - A KGERC alumni studying in IISER Kolkata. 

2. Apurva Landge - A creatively gifted individual who uses art forms to express herself

3. Rajshri Pandey - A multi talented National level sportswoman 

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In this episode we are in conversation with Dr. Devasena Desai, consultant Psychologist and gifted educator, for  KGERC. She is an adjunct lecturer at Iowa, University, USA. She has been working in the field of Gifted Education for the last 25 years. 

We have addressed the basics of giftedness

• What is Giftedness?
• How to distinguish gifted kids from bright and smart kids?
• Why is there a need to identify gifted children?
• Why does giftedness need to be nurtured?
• How do children with higher ability contribute to the society?

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In this inaugural episode of the 'Being Gifted' podcast, we are in conversation with Padmavibhushan, Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar. He has shared with us his experiences, challenges, how he overcame those challenges and personal his story as a highly gifted individual himself. He has also shared his views on why is it important to nurture the gifted potential in India.  

Dr. Mashelkar has received J.R.D. Tata Corporate Leadership Award, an exclusive honour reserved for Indian Corporates.He was also elected Fellow of Royal Society, the topmost honour reserved for world’s pathbreaking scientists. Dr. Mashelkar has pioneered `Gandhian Engineering’ -`More from less for more people’ - catering to the needs of the poor.Mashelkar valiantly fought and revoked the wrong US patents on turmeric and Basmati rice based on India’s traditional knowledge. He Licensed patents based on modern knowledge of Indian laboratories, pioneering the trend of reverse transfer of technology.He is a Director on boards of India’s leading companies, from Tatas to Reliance. 44 global universities have bestowed him with honorary doctorates. Dr. Mashelkar has twelve high-powered Committees to his name, many of them on contentious issues.

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Giftedness,  nurturing giftedness, challenges and solutions for higher abilities, gifted parenting, schooling and stories.. This is the place for all things gifted!

This is India’s first Gifted education podcast - Being Gifted by Kaveri Gifted Education and Research Center, Pune.

‘Being Gifted’ podcast aims to spread awareness about giftedness and help the parent’s as well as the teacher's community to support and nurture children with higher ability . This podcast connects you  with Students/  parents, teachers, trainers and the pioneers of gifted education in India.

You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. We will be releasing a new episode on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.

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In today's episode, we chat with Mr. Vinay Nair, an expert in Mathematics and Gifted Education for over a decade.

As the co-founder of Raising A Mathematician Foundation, Maths Circle (an initiative under RAM), Vichar Vatika, Epsilon India, and others, Vinay leads programs dedicated to identifying and nurturing highly motivated and gifted students in Mathematics.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Approaches to supporting mathematically gifted children
• Managing the unique characteristics of mathematically gifted children as parents and caregivers
• Ensuring overall development beyond a single subject
• Career opportunities for mathematically gifted individuals
• Finding mentors for mathematically gifted children

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Today we have with us 2 senior teachers, Ms. Mithila Joshi and Ms. Palavi Iyer, who have contributed immensely to the successful running of gifted programs as a part of the core team at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune, India.

Key points discussed:

• Finding Inspiration in Gifted Education

• Designing a Curriculum for Gifted Learners

• Gifted Program's Impact on Regular Class Teaching

• Growth as a Gifted Educator

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This podcast is produced by Partners in UpBringing and hosted by Himani and Kalyani.

In this episode we are joined by 2 educators Ms. Shobha Channal and Devika Deshpande who have shared valuable insights and personal experiences into fostering social-emotional learning among gifted adolescents.

Together, we have uncovered practical strategies and approaches that teachers and parents can implement to support the emotional growth and well-being of these exceptional students.

In this episode she speaks about:

- Common socio emotional challenges amongst Gifted Adolescents

- Approach as teachers to these high ability students

- Planning and execution of the Gifted Nurturing Program

- Role of a mentor Vs teacher

- Meeting the social emotional needs of gifted children

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Podcast Hosts - Kalyani Vaidya and Himani Kanitkar - Co-Founders, Partners in UpBringing

In this episode we are in conversation with the Counsellor of Dr. Shamrao Kalmadi Junior College , Pune, India, Smita Pradhan about what it is like to counsel gifted adolescent - grades 11 & 12.

Ms. Smita Pradhan is  a masters in clinical psychology, a gifted counselor and core team member for the GIfted Nurturing Prorgam at Dr. Kalmadi Shamrao Junior College.  She has over a decade of experience and is armed with advanced training from KGERC in Gifted Counseling,

• In this episode she speaks about:
• The kind of concerns gifted students have
• How to gifted students view career choices and paths
• Dilemmas and vulnerability gifted students have to go through
• Resolving the concerns of Parents of gifted students
• Case studies

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In this episode we are in conversation with the Principal of Dr. Shamrao Kalmadi Junior College , Pune, India, Dr. Madhuri Chittewan about integration of Gifted Program  in Junior College - grades 11 & 12. 

Dr. Madhuri Chittewan is  an accomplished educationist, renowned for her exemplary leadership as an administrator. She has two decades of experience in the field of education er academic journey is marked by her Ph.D. in physical chemistry and her notable achievement of a Fulbright scholarship in secondary education and teaching from Arizona State University.

In this episode she speaks about:

 - Views about High Ability students

 - Leading the Gifted Program at junior college

 - Challenges and Joys of working with the youngsters

 - Current Gifted Program model

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*Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (www.partnersinupbringing.com) for  KGERC.

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In our first episode of Season 2 , we are joined by one of the believers and leader in initiating and implementing gifted program in the secondary school  - Mrs. Pallavi Naik.  

Mrs. Pallavi is a principal of  Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune - Maharashtra. 

As an educator she brings with her a rich experience of more than 3 decades as an educator. She is also a Master Trainer for RMSA and British Council's ELISS.  She was awarded the Fulbright Fellowship in 2012 at the university of Maryland, USA. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Importance of integrating Gifted Nurtuting Program in school. Initial hesitations, hiccups
• Curriculum designing - First steps
• Selecting the educators team for Gifted Nurturing Program
• Process from Identification to designing conducting gifted programs

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*Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for  KGERC. Hosts Kalyani Vaidya and Himani Kanitkar

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How do we set our children on the path of spirituality?

Today's podcast is hosted by Dr. Devasena Desai (Associate Director KGERC) and she is in conversation with our two distinguished guests - Dr. Shridhar Subbanna (Computer engineer, Founder Purnapramati School - Bangalore) and Mrs. Malati Kalmadi (Founder director of KGERC) and they have shared their knowledge and experiences about

• Why is it important to have a spiritual base especially in the context of gifted children?
• Which spiritual practices will help gifted children be grounded?
• How can parents inculcate these practices?
• How do our traditional/cultural practices help shape our children? 

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This is the last episode of Season 1. We will be launching season 2 soon.   

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*Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (www.partnersinupbringing.com) for  KGERC.

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This episode of Being Gifted takes a meaningful turn—from understanding high ability to nurturing the right parenting mindset. Raising gifted or neurodivergent children often means breaking away from conventional methods and learning to see the world through their unique lens.

We’re joined by Sowmyalaxmi, a parent of two exceptional children, who shares her personal journey of shifting her mindset to support their emotional and learning needs.

Through her lived experiences, she reminds us that parenting these children is not just about supporting their strengths but also about protecting your own well-being, embracing differences, and staying flexible in your approach.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why unlearning traditional parenting norms is crucial
• How to develop a mindset that supports both the child and parent
• Real-life moments that led to emotional growth
• The impact of this shift on her parenting journey

It’s an honest, relatable conversation for parents walking a less-traveled path.

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*Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for  KGERC. Hosts ⁠Kalyani Vaidya⁠ and ⁠Himani Kanitkar⁠

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Paromita Roy – psychologist and Deputy Director at Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), Kolkata. With over 25 years of experience, she shares deep insights into nurturing gifted children, especially those passionate about science.

We talk about:

• Why gifted kids often struggle with social connections

• How parents can support their child's emotional and academic journey

• The role of families in planning for higher studies, finances, and timelines

• Why it’s important to talk openly about failure and ambition

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*Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for  KGERC.

Hosts Kalyani Vaidya and Himani Kanitkar

Supported by KGERC Team: Mrs. Malathi Kalmadi Dr. Devasena Desai Dr. Sameena Manaswala

When we think of giftedness, academics often come to mind first. But what about talent in the performing arts? How do parents and educators recognize and nurture it?

In this episode of Being Gifted, we are joined by Ms. Shashikala Gundlupet—an MBA, and a unique multidisciplinary Ph.D. scholar in Performing Arts, Gifted Education, and Management. She is also an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, Carnatic vocalist, poet, writer, and researcher, whose career beautifully blends art, education, and culture.

Together, we explore the intersection of giftedness and performing arts, with valuable insights for both parents and teachers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to identify giftedness in performing arts, especially dance

• Approaches to nurturing talent using a holistic blend of Dance, Abhinaya, and Panchakosha

• The role of parents and schools in supporting young dancers

• The significance of pursuing a professional degree in performing arts while honoring the Guru-Shishya Parampara

• The evolving role of classical dance in modern times, and its importance in preserving Indian culture

• Striking a balance between encouragement and pressure—especially in the age of social media

This conversation shines a light on the unique challenges and joys of raising and teaching artistically gifted children.

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Being Gifted podcast is produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for KGERC, hosted and supported by the KGERC team - Malathi Kalmadi, Dr. Devasena Desai and Dr. Sameena Manaswala.

Today, in our very first episode of Season 3, we’re excited to welcome an extraordinary guest — someone who beautifully describes himself as a Geek, Gayak, and Guru — Sandeep Ranade.

Sandeep Ranade Website - www.sandeepranade.com;

Sandeep Ranade Youtube Channel. = www.YouTube.com/sandeepranade

A disciple of the legendary Pandit Jasraj, Sandeep is an accomplished vocalist, composer, and a deeply respected educator. What makes his journey especially inspiring is how seamlessly he brings together two worlds that are rarely spoken about in the same breath — music and technology.

A former software engineer at Google, with a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University, Sandeep went on to create Naad Sadhana — an app that uses Artistic Intelligence to create a 27-instrument live orchestra in real time.

In 2021, it received the prestigious Apple Design Award for Innovation — becoming the second Indian app to receive this honour, and the first in Indian music, art, and culture.

Beyond this, as an educator and founder of Endless Evolution, Sandeep works on building success habits and nurturing creative, multidisciplinary thinking.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

- Building an unconventional path rooted in passion and purpose

- Navigating self-doubt and external pressures

- What schools and parents can do differently to nurture talent

- Blending creativity with technology to create new possibilities

This is a powerful conversation for parents, educators, and anyone raising or supporting a child with unique potential.

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Being Gifted podcast is produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for KGERC, hosted and supported by the KGERC team -  Dr Devasena Desai, Sameena Manaswala and Malati Kalmadi

Hosts Himani & Kalyani