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Ideas of IndiaKeshav Desiraju on Indian Classical Music and the Legacy of M. S. SubbulakshmiIn this episode, Shruti and Keshav Desiraju discuss Indian musical traditions, devadasi women and the music of M. S. Subbulakshmi. Desiraju is the author of “Of Gifted Voice: The Life and Art of M. S. Subbulakshmi.” He has recently retired from a career with the Indian Administrative Service and in 2013 was Secretary of Health & Family Welfare to the Government of India. He has held many positions with the Government of Uttarakhand, the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India. He continues to remain engaged with issues in public health, particularly mental illness, primary healthcare and community health, and...2021-06-101h 31
BIC TALKSThe Life and Art of MS SubbulakshmiAuthor Keshav Desiraju and music enthusiast Vishnu Vasudev discuss Mr. Desiraju’s latest book Of Gifted Voice that looks at MS Subbulakshmi’s life and times, and the great musical tradition she belonged to and to which she brought so much, against the larger backdrop of developments in the world of Carnatic music. MS Subbulakshmi’s life was one of extraordinary achievement. Although she was portrayed in many ways – as a musician who sought and achieved an all-India appeal; a philanthropist and supporter of noble causes; an icon of style; a woman of piety and devotion; and a friend an...2021-03-1158 min
Asian Studies CentreIssues in Public Health in IndiaIssues in Public Health in India - Mental Health in India – Bridging the Gap Issues in Public Health in India
Keynote by Keshav Desiraju
Mental Health in India – Bridging the Gap
30-31 October 2019
St Antony’s College, Oxford2020-01-2048 minAsian Studies CentreThe Mental Health Act in India - what next?The Mental Health Act in India - what next? - Mental Health in India – Bridging the Gap Setting the scene
The Mental Health Act in India - what next?
Keshav Desiraju
Mental Health in India – Bridging the Gap
30-31 October 2019
St Antony’s College, Oxford2020-01-2024 min