Today, in our very first episode of Season 3, we’re excited to welcome an extraordinary guest — someone who beautifully describes himself as a Geek, Gayak, and Guru — Sandeep Ranade.

Sandeep Ranade Website - www.sandeepranade.com;

Sandeep Ranade Youtube Channel. = www.YouTube.com/sandeepranade

A disciple of the legendary Pandit Jasraj, Sandeep is an accomplished vocalist, composer, and a deeply respected educator. What makes his journey especially inspiring is how seamlessly he brings together two worlds that are rarely spoken about in the same breath — music and technology.

A former software engineer at Google, with a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University, Sandeep went on to create Naad Sadhana — an app that uses Artistic Intelligence to create a 27-instrument live orchestra in real time.

In 2021, it received the prestigious Apple Design Award for Innovation — becoming the second Indian app to receive this honour, and the first in Indian music, art, and culture.

Beyond this, as an educator and founder of Endless Evolution, Sandeep works on building success habits and nurturing creative, multidisciplinary thinking.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

- Building an unconventional path rooted in passion and purpose

- Navigating self-doubt and external pressures

- What schools and parents can do differently to nurture talent

- Blending creativity with technology to create new possibilities

This is a powerful conversation for parents, educators, and anyone raising or supporting a child with unique potential.

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Being Gifted podcast is produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for KGERC, hosted and supported by the KGERC team - Dr Devasena Desai, Sameena Manaswala and Malati Kalmadi

Hosts Himani & Kalyani

When we think of giftedness, academics often come to mind first. But what about talent in the performing arts? How do parents and educators recognize and nurture it?

In this episode of Being Gifted, we are joined by Ms. Shashikala Gundlupet—an MBA, and a unique multidisciplinary Ph.D. scholar in Performing Arts, Gifted Education, and Management. She is also an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, Carnatic vocalist, poet, writer, and researcher, whose career beautifully blends art, education, and culture.

Together, we explore the intersection of giftedness and performing arts, with valuable insights for both parents and teachers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to identify giftedness in performing arts, especially dance

• Approaches to nurturing talent using a holistic blend of Dance, Abhinaya, and Panchakosha

• The role of parents and schools in supporting young dancers

• The significance of pursuing a professional degree in performing arts while honoring the Guru-Shishya Parampara

• The evolving role of classical dance in modern times, and its importance in preserving Indian culture

• Striking a balance between encouragement and pressure—especially in the age of social media

This conversation shines a light on the unique challenges and joys of raising and teaching artistically gifted children.

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Being Gifted podcast is produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for KGERC, hosted and supported by the KGERC team - Malathi Kalmadi, Dr. Devasena Desai and Dr. Sameena Manaswala.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Paromita Roy – psychologist and Deputy Director at Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), Kolkata. With over 25 years of experience, she shares deep insights into nurturing gifted children, especially those passionate about science.

We talk about:

• Why gifted kids often struggle with social connections

• How parents can support their child's emotional and academic journey

• The role of families in planning for higher studies, finances, and timelines

• Why it’s important to talk openly about failure and ambition

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  *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for KGERC.

  Hosts Kalyani Vaidya and Himani Kanitkar

  Supported by KGERC Team: Mrs. Malathi Kalmadi Dr. Devasena Desai Dr. Sameena Manaswala