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Media Coverage

  • Decolonizing the Mind: FLAME University Sparks a Knowledge Renaissance

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain and Dr. Sanchari Basu Chaudhuri
    Read here in The Daily Guardian

  • US Scholarship Freeze Sparks Uncertainty for Indian Students

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain 
    Read here in Free Press Journal

  • Tracking Time & Dhyana in Zen Gardens

    By Dr. Sanchari Basu Chaudhuri and Prof. Pankaj Jain 
    Read here in Times of India Blogs

  • The Five-Pronged Philosophy of Diwali

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in Times of India Blogs

  • From Present to Past: The Philosophy of Hindu Rituals for Ancestors (Pitṛ Pakṣa and Śraddha)

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in Times of India Blogs

  • Bollywood and Paternal Love: Lessons in Audience Taste

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain and Dr. Sanchari Basu Chaudhuri
    Read here in Times of India Blogs

  • Climate Cinema Is Not New in India. What Would It Take to Become Mainstream?

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in Forbes India

  • Amazon Prime Video’s Dahaad is an Outdated Cry

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain and Dr. Sanchari Basu Chaudhuri
    Read here in Business Upturn

  • Indic Climate Ethics Can Address Energy Poverty

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in Times of India Blogs

  • Climate Engineering Based on Indic Philosophies

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in Times of India Blogs

  • Dharma and Adharma During the Pandemic

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in Times of India Blogs

  • Academic Study of World Religions Needed in India

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in Times of India Blogs

  • Academic Freedom and Academic Responsibility

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain 
    Read here in Times of India Blogs

  • Freudian Psychoanalysis and Indian Psychology

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in Indica Today

  • Decolonizing Education and Research at FLAME University to Bishnoi

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in UBC Library

  • Five Indic Theories for Climate Engineering

    By Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in The CSR Journal

  • Play the Game

    By By Lancelot Cutinha and Prof. Pankaj Jain
    Read here in Economic Times HR

Articles

  • Jain, Pankaj. “Navakāra Mantra in Jainism,” in Rajasthan Patrika, Apr 9, 2025.
  • Jain, Pankaj. “Apne Hī Nahī, Dūsaro Ke Jīvan Me Kare Prakāśa,” in Rajasthan Patrika, Oct 31, 2024.
  • Jain, Pankaj. “Vinamratā Va Kṛtajñatā Se Bhare Pitṛ Pakṣa Kā Darśan,” in Rajasthan Patrika, Oct 2, 2024.
  • Jain, Pankaj. “EcoHoli,” in GreenFaith, 2022.
  • Jain, Pankaj. “Indic Climate Ethics Can Address Energy Poverty,” in Times of India print edition, Mar 23, 2022.
  • Jain, Pankaj. “Jain Dharma,” in Jain Avenue, December 2021.
  • Jain, Pankaj. “Climate Engineering – The Indic Philosophy Way,” in The Times of India print edition, Oct 29, 2021.

various interviews and podcasts

Podcast Feature: Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology

Prof. Pankaj Jain features on the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology podcast, discussing his academic journey and pioneering work at the intersection of Hinduism and ecology. The episode highlights his influential book Dharma and Ecology of Hindu Communities and his contributions to cultural environmentalism, offering deep insights into faith-based ecological practices.

Indic Talks: Caste in Indian Society

In an engaging episode of Indic Talks hosted by the Centre for Indic Studies, Indus University, Prof. Pankaj Jain delves into the evolution of the caste system in India. Tracing its roots from the ancient Varna framework to modern-day interpretations, he unpacks the complex historical and social transformations of this social structure.

Radio Interview: FunAsia 104.9 FM

Prof. Pankaj Jain was interviewed by FunAsia 104.9 FM, where he spoke about the relevance of Indian culture and philosophy in contemporary education. He emphasized the importance of Indic studies and explored the shared ethical foundations of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Podcast Feature: That’s So Hindu by Hindu American Foundation on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

In this episode of the That’s So Hindu podcast by the Hindu American Foundation, Prof. Pankaj Jain explores the nuanced and often misunderstood perspectives of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Hinduism and the caste system. The conversation offers critical insights into Ambedkar’s legacy and his complex relationship with Indian religious and social structures.

Podcast Feature: That’s So Hindu by Hindu American Foundation on Roles of Hindu Parents

In this insightful episode of the That’s So Hindu podcast by the Hindu American Foundation, Prof. Pankaj Jain discusses the intersection of Hinduism, parenting, and cultural identity, particularly for families raising children in the United States. The conversation highlights the role of parental engagement in cultural education through films, food, language, and broader historical contexts.