Samskruti Talks

Speaker: Prof. Umesh Sharraf, IPS (Retd.) | Former DGP of Telangana | Adjunct Professor, IIM Raipur Overview The 14th edition of Samskruti Talks convened at Samskruti Foundation, Hyderabad, bringing together retired civil servants, academics, corporate leaders and public-policy professionals. The session explored how wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita can inform contemporary leadership and governance. The primary speaker, Prof. Umesh Sharraf (IPS, Retd., Adjunct Professor IIM Rai

Ancient statecraft guiding modern governance This lecture by chartered accountant and management expert Sri K. Narasimhamurthy presents a detailed examination of Kautilya's Arthashastra — the ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, governance, economics, and law written around 350–250 BC. The speaker argues that far from being a mere manual of political cunning, the Arthashastra is a comprehensive system of public administration whose principles remain profoundly relevant to

Reviving ancient wisdom for a modern world. The launch of Jala Vignana Tarangini   took place as part of a thought-provoking session organized by the Samskruti Foundation , bringing together scholars, enthusiasts, and supporters of Sanskrit and Indian Knowledge Systems. The event opened with expressions of gratitude toward the organizers, while also setting the tone for a meaningful discussion on the significance of the book and its contribution to preserving India’s intellec

Ancient wisdom that continues to shape the foundations of justice and society. The lecture on Jurisprudence in Ancient Bharat  offers a compelling exploration of how legal philosophy in India evolved long before many modern Western theories took shape. Rooted deeply in the concept of Dharma, ancient Indian jurisprudence presents a holistic framework that integrates law with morality, governance, and social responsibility. This perspective allows us to appreciate not only the