Genre: Travel • Human Interest • Originals | 15 Episodes
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Indipedia is an anchor driven episodic series that showcases the CUSTOMS OF INDIA that are so obvious but not so researched. The word CUSTOM in this case refers to an umbrella term for rituals, superstitions, symbols, inventions, livelihoods, arts, crafts, culture and more. Indipedia would unearth simple and logical meanings behind everyday practices across India through the eyes of a young firangi. Explaining the science, mythology and history behind the traditions and values. It will highlight all the unique features, their origin and existence that make India what it is today. The show will be 30 mins fast paced episodes showcasing things that make India studying each aspect carefully and meeting experts to fathom its significance.
It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a prayer. In India, a country that runs on the blessings of a million gods, every journey begins with many prayers. Be it superstition, religion, or just plain evidence-backed reason, everyone in India has their own special way of starting a new journey. Needless to say then that when Edward, our anchor and resident Indophile decided to hit the road on an EPIC road trip to discover everything India, he had to make the right start, an auspicious one In this very first episode of Indipedia, Edward Sonnenblick finds out from friends and strangers what makes for a great start and does everything he can right from a suryanamaskar to to breaking a coconut to devouring dahi-cheeni to ensure that his Indipedia journey takes off on the right note.
Any journey of discovery across India is incomplete without hitching a ride along its highways. And when youre on a Highway in India, you cant miss the large, colorful, painted, and decorated trucks rumbling along the roads or standing pretty at the dhabas. Edwards Indipedia journey takes him to friendly Punjab and as he goes about his mission of figuring out why trucks in the subcontinent are so elaborately decorated, he uncovers a lot more and finds himself winning a lassi-drinking competition, understanding the meaning of Horn OK Please and indulging in some friendly back-slapping with newly-made truckker friends.
A word, a sound, and perhaps the most common symbol seen in everyday India, Om is particularly special to Edward because it is also his sons name Of course then he is curious enough to know what it really means to head out to find its true meaning in Indias spiritual capital - Varanasi. What does Om mean? Do you know? As he navigates the ghats, gullies, and grand Temples of Indias Oldest City, Edward finds out that there is more than one answer to his question.
World over, India is synonymous with spice. And nowhere is that more relevant than at Khari Baoli in Old Delhi which wears the crown of being Asias largest spice market, or in the Cardamom Hills of Kerala where the spice plantations of today stand witness to a rich mercantile history that is two thousand years old. From Ayurvedic beauty treatments to the Sev Puri of Mumbai, Edward travels across the history and geography of India in this episode of Indipedia, to find out the secret to the popularity of India spices, masala marr kar.
A profession is a backbone of life. Every profession has its own roots and it requires years of expertise to excel in them. India has many unique professions which is handed over from one generation to another and Edward is on a mission to find these professions some unique some very amusing Professions he has never heard or seen in any other part of the world. In this episode, travel with our banjara Edward Sonnenblick as he investigates some of the dying Indian professions and undying spirit of India and our traditions.
In this episode of Indipedia, Edward travels to Kolkata to unearth the secrets of Shringara. A word that means 39decoration39, Shringara is one of the nine rasas of the Natya Shastra and is deeply embedded in Indian Culture. But what is it really? And what is the meaning of the oft - used Solah Shringara that has been part of popular culture since time immemorial? Explore the enigma of the bindi, the nath, the mehendi and the sindoor which are commonplace for us Indians but which makes the Indian woman appear so fascinating to Edward and the world.
Were not making this up. Edward our American Born Desi Hero is a true-blue Hanuman Bhakt. So it was only natural that he try and understand his favourite Indian Bhagwan a little bit better, starting from how a devotee came to be given god status. Do you know how? Or why is Hanuman worshipped with Oild and Tulsi? Or even why Hanuman is Vermillion in colour. From the Akhadas of Amritsar to the ghats to Varanasi to celebrating Hanuman Jayanti with thousands of other followers at Indias Most prolific Hanuman Temple, Edward did it all as he collected one Hanuman story after the other and came away wiser
The food of India is incredibly varied, tastes and cuisines change almost in every pin code Religion, tradition, rituals and culture are important ingredients in the mix Where then does one begin the journey of understanding Indian food? As with everything else in India, it is a journey into antiquity and we go back to the wisdom of the vedas and the basic classification of all food into Satvic, Rajasik and Tamasik In the ten years he has spent in India, our indophile Edward has adopted vegetarianism, and now he sets out to understand and try the Satvic lifestyle
Fancying himself quite the sportsman, Edward decides to explore sports born in India, by actually playing each one He discovers, in the process, how some hugely popular board games like Chess and Ludo have evolved from their original purpose, and how sports like Kabaddi have a spiritual base. And as his travels take him through Rajasthan and Maharashtra, he not just discovers how challenging these sports are but also how each is rooted in the culture, customs and topography of the land.
In India and in Bollywood, there is a song that accompanies everything be it a mood, emotion, season, attribute, even the time of day. From the quintessential song and dance of the hero and heroine or Raag Bhairavi being played on a Sitar by the ghats of Varanasi or a resounding welcome to the rains with Raag Malhar on a Baansuri, music is the language most understood in India But there is more to Indian Music than what is commonly known. Fusing beautifully with the known sounds of the Sitar or the Harmonium or the Tabla are many musical instruments invented in India that you know the sounds of but have never seen The pungi, for example, or do you know what a Rudra Veena looks like? Have you heard a maestro play a Jal Tarang? He comes across the sacred origins of classical Indian music and tries to master the Sa Re Ga Ma, each note of which connects to a particular God In this episode of Indipedia, Edward emerges from the song and dance that is Bollywood to the unknown gems in Indian musical lineage, discovering instruments that are rare and an indelible part of our culture.
The world over, a door is just a door. But, as Edward has discovered on this journey, India is like no other place in the world, and the doors and doorways of India are like none other. Armed with sacred symbols and talismans, the doorways of India are not only beautiful and unique but keep all evil out and let well-meaning visitors like Edward in. Who needs burglar alarms when you have Nimboo Mirchi But in this episode, Edward is out to decipher not just regular doors but all kinds - the military gates of forts and old cities that take him into the past, the sacred doors of temples and stupas that take him into a sacrosanct world, commercial doorways that take him into shops and not to mention the many commemorative, memorial , shuttered and adorned doorways, phew Each door takes Edward into a different world. Indeed it can be said of India that no two doorways are the same. Dont believe us? Look around.
Indian fabric and clothing is known the world over. The richness of our weaves, embellishments, colours and textures is unmatched. But the most extraordinary thing here is the concept of wearing bolts of seamless, unstitched cloth as a variety of different garments. Like an excited, curious child, Edward explores the world of Indian clothes, discovering its various forms and unearthing intriguing historicity.
It Happens Only In India - a common refrain amongst us Indians, but most often we dont even realize the many tiny little things that can be attributed to being uniquely Indian Nowhere in the world are there shot glasses of chai called cutting chai, or a multitude of gods, goddesses, plants, animals, planets, objects being revered and worshipped. Have you ever wondered where the practice of eating paan started? And how can we forget our very own home grown world renowned delivery management system of the Dabbawalas. In this episode of Indipedia, Edward sets out to find the stories and meaning behind that which happens only in India
If there is one complaint that Edward has about India, it is that this country is making him fat And its not just tasty, ghee-laden thalis that are culprit but the maddeningly delicious plethora of street food that Indian streets are dotted with. Have a samosa, or two? Or are you in the mood for some utterly butterly delicious pao bhaji? Whatever it may be, Edward has a story to go along with it. Our man is not just interested in the eats on the streets but also in the masaledaar stories and histories that accompany them Did you know that Mumbais favourite Pao Bhaji is a step-child of the American Civil War? Or that the Bhel Puri is said to have caused a mutiny? Or that the pani-puri may have just been invented by Draupadi? In this episode of Indipedia, Edward discovers all this and more as he eats his way across this land on Indipedia
Everywhere you look in India, you see examples of innovation and creativity that stem mostly from need, and sometimes, from passion. Edward has discovered that this phenomenon of cheap and chaloo innovation is called Jugaad. Fascinated by it, he turns Jugaadu himself as he goes to Saurashtra to eke out examples of real-life everyday Jugaad Other than common examples that bring a smile to our face like a car made into a mobile shop, a self-heating tea-kettle, a way of chopping onions that keeps the tears away, Edward finds some other examples of Jugaad that have had a deep impact on the lives of a larger democratic. A put-together vehicle that over the last 50 years has become the lifeline of rural Gujarat, a miraculous refrigerator that runs without electricity and is a hit in the villages are only some examples in the treasure trove that is Jugaadu India. Travel to Gujarat with Edward and get inspired as he does, on this jugaadu episode of Indipedia.
Kalyug mein tyaag na tapasya, kasht nivarak kewal Ganga Dekhiye naya show Paapnaashini Ganga sirf Ishara... Zindagi Ka Nazara par.
Bachche rakhenge maa ka khayal - Maa ka vishwaas hai ya bhram? Dekhiye naya show Janani sirf Ishara... Zindagi Ka Nazara par.
Agni, a doctor, crosses paths with Vayu, an investment banker, and the two start to like each other. Together, they try to decipher the mysterious deaths of those who were close to them.
They say that variety is the spice of life. Well, Indian cuisine is abundant with both spice and variety. But how did the Indian palate come to be this colourful? The answer lies in the royal kitchens of India. Indian Royalty are the custodians of the ancient culinary traditions. Raja, Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan takes us through the history of food prepared in the royal kitchens of India, whose blending of foreign imports, rare fowls, elaborate preparation methods and local herbs, created some of the best and most flavourful food in the country. We get to experience the tales of extravagance and eccentricity, of desperation and innovation, and of happy accidents. The royal love for creativity and uniqueness have led to a rich culinary tradition that makes Indian cuisine one of the most exciting ones in the world.
Rich with many shrines and temples, both ancient and new, India is a living spiritual entity. These holy sites literally stand for our culture, beliefs and scriptures. Parikrama takes you to several of these places of worship narrating the story behind its origin and its significance. As you travel through these sacred sites with us, you also embark on your own spiritual journey.
A single man’s quest to end suffering changed the course of history for a large part of the continent. In ‘Buddha-Sutra’ we examine various facts about the Buddha, his teachings and the spread of Buddhism. This series of animated shorts also explores the impact Buddhism has had on art and architecture, politics and history.
A family food game show wherein 2 families compete against each other by preparing their legacy dish. This is followed by celebrity guests presenting their own legacy dish and challenging both the families to recreate the dish. The family which makes the best version wins an opportunity to dine with the celebrity guest, and celebrity chef Ranveer Brar.
Ek jaana pehchaana sa rishta, par andaaz naya Dekhiye naya show Humkadam Ishara... Zindagi Ka Nazara par.
They say that variety is the spice of life. Well, Indian cuisine is abundant with both spice and variety. But how did the Indian palate come to be this colourful? The answer lies in the royal kitchens of India. Indian Royalty are the custodians of the ancient culinary traditions. Raja, Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan takes us through the history of food prepared in the royal kitchens of India, whose blending of foreign imports, rare fowls, elaborate preparation methods and local herbs, created some of the best and most flavourful food in the country. We get to experience the tales of extravagance and eccentricity, of desperation and innovation, and of happy accidents. The royal love for creativity and uniqueness have led to a rich culinary tradition that makes Indian cuisine one of the most exciting ones in the world.
The Great War is over. Kurukshetra lies barren, sans its great warriors and king, sans justice. The vicious battle saw the end of the unforgettable ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’ of the Mahabharata. The thin line between just and unjust, fair and unfair, deceit and loyalty, betrayal and duty, has never been questioned. The answers to these unasked questions lie buried in the ruins of history. Dharmakshetra resurfaces these buried questions and allows the legendary characters of this tale an opportunity to tell their side of the story for the very first time. In a post-apocalyptic trial, held in Maharaj Chitragupta’s court, the seeming villains ‘Kauravas’ are allowed to accuse the so called heroes ‘Pandavas’ and vice versa, in an attempt to justify their actions. Upon hearing all the arguments made by the prosecution and the defense, Chitragupta delivers his final verdict. As with the original Mahabharata, Dharmakshetra has many intriguing facets for us. On a primary level, Dharamkshetra attempts to ask some key questions about the nature of humanity, while at the same time, it puts together the forgotten pieces of the story we thought we knew.
In Mid Wicket Tales, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah explores the many interesting but untold stories of Indian cricket. It focuses on match highlights, history of and sportsmanship within the game, stadiums, hits and misses, and many more. In his unique narrative style, Naseeruddin Shah brings alive the humorous side of the game, along with undocumented anecdotes and quirky trivia. The show also will see many personalities like Shashi Tharoor, Nari Contractor, Bishan Singh Bedi and Charu Sharma narrating their cricketing experiences and stories.
The Indian Army is more than just a government wing or a fighting force that guards our borders. The Indian Army is an emotion, a living chronicle of times, events, and incidents that we have the luxury to forget because they remember. A fierce force that physically binds the nation together, the army itself is a family of several regiments. Some have seen the rise and fall of empires and others which are yet to attain the full vigour of youth. Each regiment has its own history and glorious traditions. Each one has its own identity, values, and morals that bring people from different parts of the country and hold them together in bonds stronger than that of blood. Regiment Diaries is more than a compilation of war stories. It is a tale of the Indian Army unlike any told before. Told by the very men who follow the illustrious feats of their predecessors, Regiment Diaries tells us timeless tales that warm the hearts, moisten the eyes, and leave you in even greater awe of the bravest children of India.
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