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Being Gifted

KGERC - Kaveri Gifted Education and Research Center, Pune, India

We aim to spread awareness about giftedness and help the parent’s and teacher"s community to support and nurture children with higher ability. We connect you with students, parents, teachers, trainers and the pioneers of gifted education in India. The podcast is brought to you by Kaveri Gifted Education and Research Centre (KGERC) Pune, India. We have developed curriculum and courses for children and teachers to establish integrated systems within schools that identify and support the needs of

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Ep#28 Nurturing Talent in Performing Arts

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2025/09/11

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

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Ep#27 Nurturing Students Gifted in Sciences with Dr....

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2025/08/02

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 connectionsHow parents can support their child's emotional and academic journeyThe role of families in planning for higher studies, finances, and timelinesWhy

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00:38:12

Ep#26 Parenting Mindset for Nurturing High Ability...

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2025/05/24

This episode of Being Gifted takes a meaningful turn—from understanding high ability to nurturing the right parenting mindset. Raising gifted or neurodivergent children often means breaking away from conventional methods and learning to see the world through their unique lens.We’re joined by Sowmyalaxmi, a parent of two exceptional children, who shares her personal journey of shifting her mindset to support their emotional and learning needs.Through her lived experiences, she reminds us that

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Ep#25 Parenting Twice Exceptional Children with Vidya...

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2025/02/19

In this episode of Being Gifted, we explore the unique challenges and strengths of parenting twice-exceptional (2E) children—those who are gifted (Buddhimaan) while also facing developmental challenges such as ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or physical and mental health conditions.To help us understand this complex journey, we are joined by a very special guest, Ms. Vidya Iyengar—a life coach and a parent of a 2E child. Vidya has successfully homeschooled her daughter, who

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Ep#24 Social Entrepreneurship & Giftedness with...

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2024/10/01

Join us for a special conversation with Abhijit Jejurikar, aself-taught musician and social entrepreneur on a mission to empower the youth of Dharavi through his incredible project, Dharavi Reloaded! 🎶 In this episode, we explore Abhijit's journey from the corporate world to creating a vibrant platform for slum kids to express their creativity through music and dance. With over 350 performances alongside stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Ed Sheeran, and Salman Khan, Abhijit is not just changing

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Ep#23 Interaction with Gifted Students - Junior College

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2024/09/01

In this episode we are in conversation with Junior College Students - Avani (Commerce) and Mehicka (Science), 12th-grade students at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College, Pune, India, currently part of the gifted program.The gifted program at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College has been running for 9 years, evolving into a key initiative under the guidance of Dr. Madhurchi Chittewan & Mrs Shobha Channal. Highlights of the episode: Experience and Learning: Sharing their journey in the gifted

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Ep#22 Nurturing Giftedness in Mathematics

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2024/08/01

In today's episode, we chat with Mr. Vinay Nair, an expert in Mathematics and Gifted Education for over a decade.As the co-founder of Raising A Mathematician Foundation, Maths Circle (an initiative under RAM), Vichar Vatika, Epsilon India, and others, Vinay leads programs dedicated to identifying and nurturing highly motivated and gifted students in Mathematics. Topics discussed in this episode include: Approaches to supporting mathematically gifted children Managing the unique

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Ep# 21 Meet the In School Gifted Education Program...

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2024/07/01

Today we have with us 2 senior teachers, Ms. Mithila Joshi and Ms. Palavi Iyer, who have contributed immensely to the successful running of gifted programs as a part of the core team at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune, India. Key points discussed: • Finding Inspiration in Gifted Education • Designing a Curriculum for Gifted Learners • Gifted Program's Impact on Regular Class Teaching • Growth as a Gifted Educator Do listen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5

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00:28:20

Ep#20 Socio Emotional Learning for Gifted Adolescents...

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2024/06/01

In this episode we are joined by 2 educators Ms. Shobha Channal and Devika Deshpande who have shared valuable insights and personal experiences into fostering social-emotional learning among gifted adolescents. Together, we have uncovered practical strategies and approaches that teachers and parents can implement to support the emotional growth and well-being of these exceptional students. In this episode she speaks about: - Common socio emotional challenges amongst Gifted Adolescents -

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Ep#18 Counselling Gifted Adolescents with Smita Pradhan

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2024/05/01

In this episode we are in conversation with the Counsellor of Dr. Shamrao Kalmadi Junior College , Pune, India, Smita Pradhan about what it is like to counsel gifted adolescent - grades 11 & 12.Ms. Smita Pradhan is a masters in clinical psychology, a gifted counselor and core team member for the GIfted Nurturing Prorgam at Dr. Kalmadi Shamrao Junior College. She has over a decade of experience and is armed with advanced training from KGERC in Gifted Counseling, In this episode she speaks

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00:29:54

Ep#18 Vision and Evolution of Gifted Programs at a...

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2024/04/01

In this episode we are in conversation with the Principal of Dr. Shamrao Kalmadi Junior College , Pune, India, Dr. Madhuri Chittewan about integration of Gifted Program in Junior College - grades 11 & 12. Dr. Madhuri Chittewan is an accomplished educationist, renowned for her exemplary leadership as an administrator. She has two decades of experience in the field of education er academic journey is marked by her Ph.D. in physical chemistry and her notable achievement of a Fulbright

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00:33:20

Ep#17 (S2) In-School Gifted Programs: Leading &...

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2024/03/01

In our first episode of Season 2 , we are joined by one of the believers and leader in initiating and implementing gifted program in the secondary school - Mrs. Pallavi Naik. Mrs. Pallavi is a principal of Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune - Maharashtra. As an educator she brings with her a rich experience of more than 3 decades as an educator. She is also a Master Trainer for RMSA and British Council's ELISS. She was awarded the Fulbright Fellowship in 2012 at the university of

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00:52:31

Ep#16 Spirituality for gifted children - Part 2

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2022/12/28

How do we set our children on the path of spirituality?Today's podcast is hosted by Dr. Devasena Desai (Associate Director KGERC) and she is in conversation with our two distinguished guests - Dr. Shridhar Subbanna (Computer engineer, Founder Purnapramati School - Bangalore) and Mrs. Malati Kalmadi (Founder director of KGERC) and they have shared their knowledge and experiences about Why is it important to have a spiritual base especially in the context of gifted children? Which spiritual

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Ep#15 Spirituality for gifted children - Part I

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2022/12/21

What role does spirituality play in the life of gifted children? In this podcast we have with us not one but two distinguished guests - Dr. P. Vijayalaxmi (Masters in Medicine, Post graduate in Psychiatry) and Mrs. Malati Kalmadi (Founder director of KGERC) sharing their knowledge and experiences on Why is it important to have a spiritual base especially in the context of gifted children? How does having a spiritual base for the gifted children help in reaching their maximum potential? How can

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00:28:37

Ep#14 Mentorship For Gifted Children - Part 2-...

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2022/10/12

How can parents find the right mentors for their gifted children? On today's podcast we are joined by Ms. Sarita Dhimate. She is an artist, an art therapist, a clinical psychologist, a counselor and a design mentor who has mentored hundreds of students and their parents. The points we have discussed are: How to know which mentor is good for your child Having multiple mentors Mentors and godfathers and godmothers Parent and mentor partnership Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments

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00:24:31

Ep#13 Mentorship For Gifted Children- Part 1

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2022/10/05

Mentors can make a huge impact on the lives of gifted children. They not only help the children explore in their area of giftedness, but also contribute towards their holistic development. On today's podcast we are joined by Ms. Sarita Dhimate. She is an artist, an art therapist, a clinical psychologist, a counselor and a design mentor who has mentored hundreds of students. The points we have discussed are: Mentors are beyond teachers Building a rapport with mentors Creating different learning

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00:43:56

Ep#12 Nurturing Gifted Children:5 Pearls Of Wisdom

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2022/08/25

Experiences and challenges that we face as parents while nurturing gifted children are very different than our peers. We may feel stuck and lonely as finding the right answers from the immediate support group may not be possible; we all know there may not be simple and direct answers. In such a situation, sharing tips that are easy to remember and apply come handy. In this episode we have shared with you, 5 pearls of wisdom that are highly effective while nurturing gifted children, by Devasena

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Ep#9 Friendships for Gifted Students

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2022/08/17

Friends bring more happiness into our lives than virtually anything else. Friendships have a huge impact on your mental health. Good friends relieve stress, provide comfort, joy and make loneliness disappear! Having true friends is like having a treasure. However, friendships and social interaction may seem different and difficult for some gifted children. As parents, we may feel worried for our child that he or she may end up being a loner and not having friends at all. Will they have people around

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Ep#11 Creating an Eco-System for Children

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2022/08/10

Creating an Eco System for Gifted children is like creating a lifeline for them. In the book ‘Brain Child’ by Tony Buzan this wonderful example of the importance of creating an ecosystem and how it is essential for the success of every individual…Tony has compared children to F1 cars. And especially when we are talking about children with higher ability, their brains can run at very high speeds leaving the other regular cars behind. F1 cars can run so fast because they have a good TEAM - of

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Ep#10 Schooling for Gifted Children

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2022/07/13

Schools are the backbone of our education system. Children are admitted to schools based on their physical age and not the mental ability… And this is exactly why gifted children may find it difficult to adjust themselves in schools because of void of the nurturing they should receive from the institution. Gifted kids face many problems in the school set up like - They show higher abilities and are able to grasp the academic concepts far ahead of their age. They may not share their ideas openly

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