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You are listening to Radio Azim Premji University, our campus radio station. Azim Premji University was founded in 2010 with the vision to contribute to the realisation of a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. On our channel, you can tune in to a variety of engrossing shows on themes ranging from democracy and culture, science and mathematics, and more. You can also experience a slice of campus life. If you are a seeking student, an arts aficionado, curious about science, or just passionate about India, subscribe and start listening. Credits: Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi and Velu Shankar

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  1. ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರೀತಿ: ಕಾವ್ಯ, ಹಾಡು ಮತ್ತು ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮಳೆ | Pooja Gandhi on Love in Kannada

    Love in Kannada has never stayed in one place. It has moved between poetry and song, slipped into everyday speech, lingered in silence, and sometimes arrived through cinema in ways no one quite expected. In this Valentine’s Day special of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka, Kannada Premakavya explores how...

  2. Hindustan Ki Nayi Geetmala: Republic Day Special | Top Hits from India

    9 गाने, 9 भाषाएँ, एक हिंदुस्तान हम अक्सर “एकता में विविधता” की बात एक नारे की तरह करते हैं — लेकिन कैसा होगा अगर हम उसे सुन सकें तो! संविधानि पिटारा के इस रीपब्लिक डे स्पेशल एपिसोड में हम लाए हैं हिंदुस्तान की नई गीतमाला — गानों के ज़रिए भारत की उन भाषाओं और संस्कृतियों की यात्रा जो आमतौर पर हमारे...

  3. ಪಾಡ್‌ಕಾಸ್ಟರ್ಸ್‌ಗೆ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳಾ? | Skandyyman & RJ Sowjanya | Sankranti Special

    In this Sankranti special of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka, we’re joined by Skandyyman, one of the earliest podcasters in Kannada, and Sowjanya, who began her career in radio before moving into podcasting. These are voices you’ve probably heard before, voices that feel familiar, even if you’ve never...

  4. The Next Era of Sports, Sports Media Power & Our Favourite Episodes | Game Play Sport Epilogue

    What does the next era of sports look like — and what role will sports media play in shaping it? In this epilogue episode of Game Play Sport, our Indian sports podcast, the three hosts look back at Season 1 — revisiting their favourite episodes, most memorable guests, and the conversations that...

  5. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಕಳೆದ 25 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ನೆನಪು | Noorakke Nooru Karnataka

    ೨೦೦೦ ಇಸವಿ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಅನಿಶ್ಚಿತತೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಬಂದಿತು - Y2K ಭಯ, ಹೊಸ ಮಹತ್ವಾಕಾಂಕ್ಷೆಗಳು, ಹೊಸ ಆತಂಕಗಳು. ಮುಂದಿನ 25 ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕವು ಬದಲಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲ. ಅದು ತನ್ನದೇ ಆದ ಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಹೇಳಬೇಕೆಂದು ಕಲಿತಿತು. ನೂರಕ್ಕೆ ನೂರು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಈ ಸಂಚಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವರ್ಷ ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರ 2000–2025ರ ನಡುವೆ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ನೆನಪಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉಳಿದಿರುವ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ...

  6. Big City Life vs Rural India — Why These Doctors Stayed Back 30 Years | The Health Worker Podcast

    What makes doctors begin their careers in rural India—and keep going for three decades? Dr. John and Mercy John reveal why they stayed—and how their work transformed healthcare in Bissam Cuttack, Odisha. In this episode of The Health Worker, host Ram G. Vallath from the Azim Premji Foundation...

  7. 3 Sports Hosts vs 10 Students: Is India Chasing the Wrong Sports Goals? | Surrounded

    Is India chasing the right dream when it comes to sports — or have we lost our way? In this explosive finale of Game Play Sport on Radio Azim Premji University, our 3 sports hosts Rahul De, Arvind Bharathi B N & Kailash Kaushik take on ten outspoken students in a high-stakes, Jubilee-style...

  8. Why India Struggles to Build Athletes — And What the Journey Really Takes

    India competes across the world — at the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and countless individual tournaments — with delegations far smaller than its population and talent pool suggest. The real issue isn’t performance. It’s the harsh, uneven journey that pushes most young athletes out...

  9. Can India Become a Global Esports Powerhouse?

    India is home to over half a billion gamers — from PUBG to Valorant, from mobile cricket to FIFA — yet still struggles to find its footing in the global esports arena. In this episode of Game Play Sport, Aravind, Kailash, and Rahul sit down with Ram Seshadri, producer and avid gamer, and Sudhen...

  10. How Bollywood Found a Caribbean Beat | The Untold Story of Chutney Music

    What if that catchy Bollywood song you grew up humming wasn’t Bollywood at all? In this episode of Unboxed, Amit Basole is joined by Sharmadip Basu and Kalyani K from Azim Premji University to uncover the incredible story of Chutney Music — a genre born from migration, memory, and musical…

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  11. Dream11’s Fall & India’s Gambling Crisis | The Future of Real Money Gaming Explained

    Dream11’s fall has reignited a major debate in India’s gaming world — is it skill or gambling? With the new Online Gaming Bill 2025, the government is redrawing boundaries around real money gaming, raising crucial questions for players, companies, and policymakers alike. In this episode of Game...

  12. Why Indian Kids Are Burning Out In Sports And How To Fix It | Sports Education In India

    Are We Killing the Joy of Play? Are we pushing kids too hard, too soon? In this episode of Game Play Sport, Arvind, Kailash and Rahul talk with Chelston Pinto about why India’s sports education system needs more unstructured play and age-appropriate training and how Indian kids are burning out…

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  13. From Kasparov to Gukesh: India, Chess, and the Rise of AI | Game Play Sport

    From Brute Force to AI Models: How Chess Learned to Play Smarter In 1997, the chess world shook when Garry Kasparov lost to IBM’s Deep Blue — a brute-force machine built to calculate millions of moves per second. Fast forward to today, and AI has moved beyond raw calculation to self-learning…

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  14. ನಮ್ಮ ಧ್ವಜ, ಹಿಂದಿನ ಧ್ವನಿಗಳು| Namma Dhwaja, Hindina Dwanigalu | The Women Who Weave India’s Flag

    ಈ ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 15 ರಂದು, ದೇಶಾದ್ಯಂತ ತ್ರಿವರ್ಣ ಧ್ವಜ ಹಾರಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಂತೆ, ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿಯ ಬೆಂಗೇರಿಯನ್ನು ನೆನಪಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ ಏಕೆಂದರೆ, ಅದು ತನ್ನ ಪ್ರಯಾಣವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸುವುದು ಇಲ್ಲಿಯೇ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಖಾದಿ ಗ್ರಾಮೋದ್ಯೋಗ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ ಸಂಘದ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಧ್ವಜವನ್ನು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಕೈಯಿಂದ ನೂಲುತ್ತಾರೆ, ನೇಯುತ್ತಾರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಹೊಲಿಯುತ್ತಾರೆ ಹಾಗು...

  15. Is India’s Sports Pay Gap Finally Closing? | Game Play Sport

    In this episode of Game Play Sport, we dive into the evolving story of India’s sports pay gap—how the difference in salaries and prize money between male and female athletes is finally starting to close. From the BCCI’s landmark equal pay announcements for women cricketers to the growing…

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  16. Sports Are the New Reality TV — And OTT Made It Happen | Game Play Sport

    In this episode of Game Play Sport, we dive into how OTT platforms have changed the way Indians experience sports — shifting the focus from just scores and stats to drama, storylines, and spectacle. Sports Are the New Reality TV — And OTT Made It Happen. From behind-the-scenes docuseries to...

  17. Sundar Raj’s Theatre Roots at ರವೀಂದ್ರ ಕಲಾಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ | A Bengaluru Legacy | Noorakke Nooru Karnataka

    In this episode of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka, we sit down with veteran Kannada actor Sundar Raj to explore the cultural legacy of Ravindra Kalakshetra — Bengaluru’s iconic theatre auditorium, only on Radio Azim Premji University. Like many of his generation, Sundar Raj’s journey into cinema began...

  18. Ambassador : King of the Road, Ghost of the State

    In this episode of That’s the Thing, Jimmy, Kavya, and Atharva slide into the wide, unyielding backseat of an Ambassador—the car that defined Indian power, politics, and pothole strategy for over five decades. It was a diesel beast. A monocoque marvel. And a boot space that no hatchback today can...

  19. Fan Anger in Sports: Why Do Emotions Run So High? | Game Play Sport Episode 3

    In this episode of Game Play Sport, Rahul De, Kailash Kaushik, and Arvind Bharathi BN dive into fan anger in sports and the emotional core of Indian sports fandom. From Angry Rant Man’s YouTube meltdowns to the infamous 1996 Eden Gardens riot, our relationship with sport often crosses the line…

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  20. Indian Fitness Influencer On Fitness Revolution, Gym Culture & Future of Gyms | Shwetambari Shetty

    In this bonus episode of Game Play Sport, we take a closer look at gym culture—who it was built for, and how it has changed. Our conversation with Shwetambari Shetty, founder of My Third Space, traces how fitness spaces that once felt intimidating and exclusionary—especially for women—have slowly...

  21. Evolution of India's Gym Culture | Game Play Sports Episode 2

    In this episode of Game Play Sport, we explore how India’s gym culture has shifted—from basement weight rooms and bodybuilding ideals to wellness-focused routines and group classes. Shwetambari Shetty, founder of Third Space, joins the conversation to reflect on why gyms have felt intimidating…

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  22. Pustakadinda Pardega| ಪುಸ್ತಕದಿಂದ ಪರದೆಗೆ

    Pustakadinda Pardega| ಪುಸ್ತಕದಿಂದ ಪರದೆಗೆ by Radio Azim Premji University

  23. Ghazal| That's The Thing| Radio Azim Premji University

    Ghazal| That's The Thing| Radio Azim Premji University by Radio Azim Premji University

  24. Game Play Sport| Episode 1| Game Play Sport with Rahul, Arvind, and Kailash

    Game Play Sport| Episode 1| Game Play Sport with Rahul, Arvind, and Kailash by Radio Azim Premji University

  25. That's The Thing| Ep 3 Snakes and Ladders| Radio Azim Premji University

    You’ve rolled the dice, dodged snakes, and climbed ladders — but did you know Snakes and Ladders began as a lesson in morality? This episode traces the game’s roots to 13th-century Maharashtra, where Sant Jnaneshwar designed Moksha Patam to teach virtues and warn against vices. Each square held a...

  26. ಎಂದೆಂದಿಗೂ ತೇಜಸ್ವಿ | Tejaswi Forever...._ Noorakke Nooru Karnataka| Episode 8

    ಎಂದೆಂದಿಗೂ ತೇಜಸ್ವಿ | Tejaswi Forever...._ Noorakke Nooru Karnataka| Episode 8 by Radio Azim Premji University

  27. That's The Thing| Ep 2 Chai| Radio Azim Premji University

    It’s scalding hot, sweet, kadak — and proudly Indian. But can India really lay claim to chai? Hosts Jimmy, Kavya, and Atharva trace the journey of tea from the jungles near the Indo-China border to the boiling kettles of Indian railway stations. From its ancient medicinal uses in China to the...

  28. That's The Thing| Ep 1 Auto Rickshaw| Radio Azim Premji University

    Is the auto rickshaw really Indian? Or did it tuk-tuk its way into our hearts from faraway lands? In the debut episode of That’s The Thing, hosts Jimmy Xavier, Kavya Srinivasan, and Atharva Karandikar go on a rollicking ride through the action-packed history of India’s most iconic three-wheeler....

  29. Auto Rickshaw | That’s The Thing Ep 1 | Radio Azim Premji University

    Is the auto rickshaw really Indian? Or did it tuk-tuk its way into our hearts from faraway lands? In the debut episode of That’s The Thing, hosts Jimmy Xavier, Kavya Srinivasan, and Atharva Karandikar go on a rollicking ride through the action-packed history of India’s most iconic three-wheeler....

  30. That’s The Thing - Radio Azim Premji University (Show Trailer)

    You thought it was Indian? That’s the thing — it might not be! That’s The Thing is a breezy, curiosity-powered podcast from Radio Azim Premji University that takes a closer look at everyday things we proudly call desi. But are they really? Hosts Jimmy Xavier, Kavya Srinivasan, and Atharva...

  31. Hello Samvidhaan! | Samvidhaani Pitaara with Vineet KKN Panchhi | Radio Azim Premji University

    In our daily lives, we often encounter situations where our rights as citizens intersect—or sometimes clash—with the law. While it’s one thing to study the Constitution article by article, it’s quite another to understand the nuances of when and how to exercise those rights. What if you had the...

  32. Bengaluru Karaga | ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕರಗ

    Bengaluru Karaga | ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕರಗ In this special episode of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka, we step into the heart of one of Bengaluru’s oldest and most vibrant traditions—the Bengaluru Karaga. New host Varsha Ramachandra is joined by historian and storyteller Dharmendra Kumar Arenahalli, who has spent...

  33. Unboxed - The Lightbulb In India with Sharmadip Basu and Proteep Mallik

    In Unboxed — The Lightbulb in India, Sharmadip Basu and Proteep Mallik explore the history, science, and legacy of electric lighting in India, joined by guests Antara Das and Sunandan K.N. The electric lightbulb transformed human life, replacing natural cycles of light and darkness and extending...

  34. समुदाय की आवाज़ें | Voices from the Community | एप ५ लिखे जो ख़त मुझे मयूर त्रिवेदी के साथ

    समुदाय की आवाज़ें | Voices from the Community आज का पत्र है पश्चिमी भारत के लिटल रण ऑफ कच्छ से। शहर और गाँव से मिलों दूर ये एक ऐसी जगह हैं जहा अगारिया समुदाय के लोग नमक की खेती करते हैं। हमारे देश का आधे से ज्यादा नमक यही से इनकी मेहनत से ही आता हैं। यह पत्र विमुक्त जनजाति के एक बुजुर्ग अगारिया…

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  35. अनकही आवाज़ें | Unspoken Voices | Likhe Jo Khat Mujhe with Mayur Trivedi

    प्रोफेसर होने के नाते अक्सर युवा, विशेष रूप से '20’s' के लोगों से मेरी गहरी बातचीत होती रहती है। ज्यादातर बच्चे पास में ही चले जाते हैं, कुछ लंबे अरस तक टच में रहते हैं और समय-समय पर जिंदगी के सबक भी शेयर करते हैं। इन एक्स बच्चों की बातें मुझे सबसे ज्यादा आकर्षित करती हैं क्योंकि इनमे मार्क्स,...

  36. Ghalib Explained: 3 Poems On Reality and Existence

    Mirza Ghalib, one of Urdu’s greatest poets, masterfully wove metaphysical reflections into his verse, questioning the nature of reality, existence, and perception. On the occasion of his 156th death anniversary, we revisit his poetry through a selection of verses from Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota: The...

  37. दिल की आवाज़ें | Sounds of the Heart | EP 3 of Likhe Jo Khat Mujhe | Radio Azim Premji University

    बचपन में जिन माँ-बाप की बातें पत्थर की लकीर लगती थीं, बड़े होकर उन्हीं से असहमति होने लगती है। विचारों की यह खाई अकादमिक दुनिया से जुड़े लोगों के लिए और गहरी हो जाती है, जब उनके सिद्धांत घर की हकीकत से टकराते हैं। “दिल की आवाज़ें” एपिसोड में एक माँ अपने बेटे—जो जेंडर स्टडीज के प्रोफेसर हैं—से…

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  38. जंगलों की आवाज़ें | Sounds of the Forest | Ep 2 of Likhe Jo Khat Mujhe with Mayur Trivedi

    नमस्कार। हमारे रिसर्च के काम मैं एक एथ्नोग्राफी नाम की पद्धति हैं जिस मे रिसर्चर किसी एक समुदाय के लोगों के जीवन को समझने के लिए उन लोगों के बीच जाकर उन्हीं की तरह जीता हैं, और उन निजी अनुभवों से अपने निष्कर्ष निकालता है। मेरा ऐसा एक काम मुजे गीर फॉरेस्ट ले गया जहां सदियों से इंसान और उनके मवेशी...

  39. Sadkon Ki Awaazein - सड़कों की आवाज़ें - लिखो जो ख़त मुझे मयूर त्रिवेदी के साथ Ep 1

    'सड़कों की आवाज़ें' शुरुआती दिनों मे एक यंग एनेरजेटिक पब्लिक हेल्थ रिसर्चर के रूप में मैं लोगों को तंबाकू छोड़ने के लिए कहता रहता था। ‘भारत मे तंबाकू से संबंधित बीमारियों से हर दिन 2000-3000 लोग लोग मरते हैं। ‘पैकेट में मौत लिखी है वाली अक्षय कुमार की ऐड नहीं देखी?’ वगेरे वगेरे। फिर मैं 30-35 साल...

  40. Jaagte Raho | Ep 6 - Samvidhaani Pitaara with Vineet KKN Panchhi | Radio Azim Premji University

    November 26 is Constitution Day in India. It also marks the first anniversary of Samvidhaani Pitaara presented by Vineet KKN Panchhi. Our sixth episode is a special celebration of music that echoes our mission to know our rights, and to stand up for them. When speech is throttled, only music has...

  41. Net-Net - Ep 4 of Economies Of Khel | Radio Azim Premji University Podcast

    Guess what screams through the air at a whopping 565 km per hour? Not a peregrine falcon. Not a bullet train. Not even a Bugatti on the freeway. It’s a shuttlecock flying off the racquet of an Indian champion who set the Guinness record for the fastest smash. In ‘Net-Net’, episode 4 of Economies…

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  42. Kannada Geetamaale | ಕನ್ನಡ ಗೀತಮಾಲೆ | Noorakke Nooru Karnataka Ep 5

    In this special edition of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka in observance of Karnataka Rajyotsava, we celebrate Karnataka’s rich musical heritage with a selection of old classics and contemporary favourites. Hosted by Shraddha and peppered with special messages from the artists, Kannada Geetamale…

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  43. Bhakti Republic with Amit Basole| Ep. 5| Jamuna Kinare

    In this series finale of Bhakti Republic, host Amit Basole explores the vibrant tradition of Krishna Bhakti with historian Varuni Bhatia. Krishna Bhakti, known for its focus on Krishna’s playful and youthful persona, has long been a cornerstone of devotion in regions like Brindavan, where his...

  44. The Stream Edition 3 | October 17, 2024 | Radio Azim Premji University

    Featured in The Stream - Edition 3, October 17, 2024 Shows and Episodes: The India Project with Josy Joseph - Indore Almost Perfect - 200 metres from Glory - Rita Gombu Marwah Stories of Change - Snehadhara Well Caught - Spinning Through The Seventies Original Music and Soundtracks: 1. Amhi…

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  45. Fists Of Fury - Sarita Devi | Almost Perfect Ep 5 | Radio Azim Premji University

    Laishram Sarita Devi’s journey from the insurgency-affected streets of Manipur to the international boxing arena is one of defiance, resilience, and hard-earned success. After the tragic loss of her father, a young Sarita was tempted to join the insurgency, even transporting weapons for…

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  46. Ep 3 - Run Bhoomi | Economies Of Khel

    Over the past two decades, running in India has transformed from a niche pursuit to a mainstream phenomenon, driven by rising fitness awareness, social influencers, and dedicated running communities. This evolution began in the late 2000s, when tech professionals returning to cities like…

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  47. D V Gundappa (DVG) | ಡಿವಿಜಿ

    Episode 4 of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka focuses on the revered Kannada writer D V Gundappa (DVG). Bengaluru-based scholar Shashi Kiran B N, a contributing editor of Prekshaa and an award-winning Sanskrit scholar, joins the hosts to discuss DVG’s profound contributions. Born in 1887, DVG was largely...

  48. Story Of Spiders | Story Of… with Richa Govil | Radio Azim Premji University

    What has eight legs and might have just had a husband for dinner? Most likely a spider. Often confused with insects, spiders have long been the subject of myths and stereotypes in literature, movies, and pop culture. Hollywood often depicts them as big, hairy, and dangerous monsters with ravenous...

  49. Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi | Ep 2 - Economies of Khel

    In 2022, six years after its inception, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) became the second most-watched sports event in India with 220 million viewers, surpassed only by the Indian Premier League (IPL) for T20 cricket. What fuelled its meteoric rise? In the second episode of Economies of Khel,...

  50. The Stream | Edition 2 - August 2024

    The Stream Edition 2 In this edition: A. Shows and episodes: Sahir Ludhianvi’s Bombay - Excerpt from Bombay Talkies - Bonus Episode of Bhakti Republic with Amit Basole Cricket and caste - The Baloo Palwankar story | Excerpt from Well Caught Ep 1 - Separate Gates, Separate Dressing Rooms Round...

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You are listening to Radio Azim Premji University, our campus radio station. Azim Premji University was founded in 2010 with the vision to contribute to the realisation of a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. On our channel, you can tune in to a variety of engrossing shows on themes ranging from democracy and culture, science and mathematics, and more. You can also experience a slice of campus life. If you are a seeking student, an arts aficionado, curious about science, or just passionate about India, subscribe and start listening. Credits: Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi and Velu Shankar

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You are listening to Radio Azim Premji University, our campus radio station. Azim Premji University was founded in 2010 with the vision to contribute to the realisation of a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. On our channel, you can tune in to a variety of engrossing shows on themes...

How often does Radio Azim Premji University release new episodes?

Radio Azim Premji University publishes regularly with 121 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

Where can I listen to Radio Azim Premji University?

You can listen to Radio Azim Premji University on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Radio Azim Premji University?

Radio Azim Premji University is created and hosted by Radio Apu.
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