History of Science in India: In this lecture, we will discuss India's contributions to the world of science ; which are generally either under-represented or misrepresented. In this lecture, we will offer an introduction to the field, starting with a general historical context to developments in astronomy, mathematics and chemistry.
History of Technology in India: India's technological achievements are generally better known, yet remain under-represented. In this lecture, we will deal with history of agriculture, urbanism, early craft techniques and metallurgy in India. We will also cover topics such as construction, transport, textiles along with some miscellaneous technologies. Water management was given special importance and produced a variety of techniques and devices.
India and the World – I: In this lecture, we will discuss how India has shaped the world, and how the world has shaped India, over the course of history. We will examine how India richly interacted with other cultures and civilizations. We will explore exchanges, channels and methods of influence with ancient cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt and Greece.
India and the World – II: In this lecture, we will discuss how India has shaped the world, and how the world has shaped India. We will examine how India richly interacted with other cultures and civilizations. We will discuss the exchanges with Central Asia, China along with South East Asia.
