About SAHMAT Public Lecture Series: In today’s world, the social sciences and sciences face the challenge of being oversimplified, misrepresented, or reduced to soundbites. Complex ideas are often stripped of their nuance, leaving little space for careful thought or meaningful dialogue. SAHMAT Public Lecture Series seeks to create such a space—where knowledge can be shared, questioned, and explored in depth. Organised in New Delhi at the Har Kishan Singh Surjeet Bhawan, the series will bring together leading historians, economists, sociologists, political thinkers, filmmakers, and public intellectuals to speak on themes ranging from history and cinema to economics, sociology, political science, and more. These lectures are open to the public, designed especially for students, researchers, enthusiasts, and curious citizens who wish to engage with ideas beyond the classroom and outside academic walls. At a time when our collective understanding of society, culture, and science often feels fragmented, such lectures offer a platform for reflection, learning, and exchange. They remind us that knowledge is not only about theories or abstract debates, but also about lived experiences, diverse perspectives, and the connections that shape our everyday world. Through this series, we hope to reaffirm the value of critical inquiry, open dialogue, and the joy of engaging with ideas—treating knowledge as a shared inheritance that belongs to all. Disclaimer: The views and arguments presented by the invited speaker in this lecture are their own scholarly and intellectual positions. These perspectives do not, in any way, reflect or represent the official views, ideological positions, or institutional commitments of the organising body. The organisation upholds the principles of academic freedom and free expression, and provides a platform for rigorous debate, dissent, and the exchange of ideas — without endorsing any specific political or ideological position expressed by individual speakers. The organisation strongly condemns any form of trolling, misrepresentation, or targeted personal attacks against speakers. Disagreements, if any, should be expressed through informed, respectful, and scholarly engagement — not through harassment or intimidation, online or offline.

The Karwaan Book Award is presented annually, featuring a citation by the Jury. It is bestowed upon the most outstanding eligible non-fiction works on the history of the Indian subcontinent. The Jury aims to recognize contributions that exemplify the pinnacle of academic excellence while fostering historical understanding among the wider public. Karwaan: The Heritage Exploration Initiative has instituted the 'Karwaan Book Award' with the aim of promoting and acknowledging recent research and publications across various aspects of the histories of the Indian subcontinent. As Prof. Romila Thapar, Chair of the Shortlist Jury 2022, aptly puts it, "The writing of history has a method which historians observe, and their work is judged by its application. Historians assessing new publications should contribute to strengthening this process."

Imagine starting your career with just ₹10… and then going on to rule the soundtracks of Hindi cinema. In the 1940s, a young dreamer arrived in Bombay with nothing but talent, determination — and a tiny slip of paper that changed everything. What followed? Blood, courage, and a recording session that made history. This reel contains AI-generated images. Subscribe for more heritage content and explore India’s history, culture, and stories: https://www.youtube.com/@karwaanheritage #KarwaanHeritage #IndianHistory #HeritageWalks #HistoryForAll #PublicHistory #naushad #mdrafisong #rafi #rafis #rafisongs #mohammadrafi #hindicinema #hindifilm #hindifilmigaane #hindifilmysongs

Why do we need schools of historiography to understand the past? Can there be only one kind of history? We asked these powerful questions to Professor Romila Thapar, one of the most respected historians of our time — and her insights are both timely and timeless. Recorded in December 2024, this conversation is a reminder that history isn’t just about the past — it’s about how we think about the past. This video is copyrighted by @karwaanheritage. #karwaaheritage #richardeaton #historian #historians #history #historyrepeats #historia #historical #indianhistory #indianhistorylive #indianhistoryandculture #indianhistoryfacts #reels #reelsinstagram #reelsvideo #romilathapar

About SAHMAT Public Lecture Series: In today’s world, the social sciences and sciences face the challenge of being oversimplified, misrepresented, or reduced to soundbites. Complex ideas are often stripped of their nuance, leaving little space for careful thought or meaningful dialogue. SAHMAT Public Lecture Series seeks to create such a space—where knowledge can be shared, questioned, and explored in depth. Organised in New Delhi at the Har Kishan Singh Surjeet Bhawan, the series will bring together leading historians, economists, sociologists, political thinkers, filmmakers, and public intellectuals to speak on themes ranging from history and cinema to economics, sociology, political science, and more. These lectures are open to the public, designed especially for students, researchers, enthusiasts, and curious citizens who wish to engage with ideas beyond the classroom and outside academic walls. At a time when our collective understanding of society, culture, and science often feels fragmented, such lectures offer a platform for reflection, learning, and exchange. They remind us that knowledge is not only about theories or abstract debates, but also about lived experiences, diverse perspectives, and the connections that shape our everyday world. Through this series, we hope to reaffirm the value of critical inquiry, open dialogue, and the joy of engaging with ideas—treating knowledge as a shared inheritance that belongs to all. Disclaimer: The views and arguments presented by the invited speaker in this lecture are their own scholarly and intellectual positions. These perspectives do not, in any way, reflect or represent the official views, ideological positions, or institutional commitments of the organising body. The organisation upholds the principles of academic freedom and free expression, and provides a platform for rigorous debate, dissent, and the exchange of ideas — without endorsing any specific political or ideological position expressed by individual speakers. The organisation strongly condemns any form of trolling, misrepresentation, or targeted personal attacks against speakers. Disagreements, if any, should be expressed through informed, respectful, and scholarly engagement — not through harassment or intimidation, online or offline.

Filmmaker Raam Reddy opens up about the harsh truth: India doesn’t support its filmmakers, no matter how much global acclaim they bring. Meanwhile, in many other countries, filmmakers are GUARANTEED funding after festival wins. 👉 Catch the full conversation with Eshan Sharma on Talking Films — only on Karwaan Heritage’s YouTube. #karwaanheritage #karwaancinemaarchives #podcast #podcastshow #filmpodcast #film #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmstagram #filmeseseries #filmography #filmy #podcastofinstagram #podcastoftheday #eshansharma #raamreddy

In this gripping conversation, one of the world’s foremost intellectual historians, Professor Martin Jay, dives into the tangled web of truth, power, and political deceit. From the noble lie to the dangerously destructive, Jay unpacks the virtues of mendacity—the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. A must-watch for anyone questioning the moral calculus of our leaders. Follow @karwaanheritage for more insightful reels! This video is copyrighted by @karwaanheritage. #karwaaheritage #richardeaton #historian #historians #history #historyrepeats #historia #historical #indianhistory #indianhistorylive #indianhistoryandculture #indianhistoryfacts #reels #reelsinstagram #reelsvideo #romilathapar

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwwhiVCC-I14hNr_G3__gg/join To Support Karwaan: The Heritage Exploration Initiative - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/karwaanheritage Do follow us on our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3EkY51p Stay updated with our stories through our social media channels: Website: www.karwaanheritage.in Twitter: https://twitter.com/karwaanheritage Facebook: https://facebook.com/karwaaninitiative Instagram: https://instagram.com/karwaanheritage WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HE2FAQ1M8h7AAHr6p9ivNI About Karwaan: One of India's leading Independent student-led history initiatives. It is a collective of students trying to revolutionize the way we approach history. It was started in 2019 and hosted heritage walks in and around Delhi. Since April 2020, we have been organizing online lectures with authors/scholars/historians on our platform and giving students a chance to interact with scholars, and trying to start a dialogue on our past through our posts on Instagram and YouTube. #History #IndianHistory #Lectures #Heritage

The inaugural Baithak, titled ‘Tarikh-e-Lucknow’, featured the distinguished Professor Veena Talwar Oldenburg in conversation with Professor Saumya Gupta. This session celebrated the unmatched contributions of Professor Veena Talwar Oldenburg to the history of Lucknow and the discipline of History. In this engaging conversation, Professor Oldenburg delved into various facets of Lucknow’s history and heritage. Professor Veena Talwar Oldenburg is a renowned historian and a professor at Baruch College and The Graduate Center of the City University of New York. She is acclaimed for her widely reviewed book on dowry murder, which has made significant contributions to the understanding of this critical issue. A native of Lucknow, India, Professor Oldenburg holds a bachelor’s degree from Loreto Convent College and an M.A. from the University of Lucknow. She furthered her education with a second master’s degree from the University of Bridgeport after immigrating to the United States in 1970, and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her academic journey includes teaching stints at Sarah Lawrence College and Columbia University, and she is a 2016 Fulbright Nehru Senior Scholar.