Talk: Civilisational India: What the World Needs to Understand

An exploration of India's unique civilisational continuity, enduring cultural values, and the timeless insights it offers to the modern world—beyond conventional political, historical, and geographical narratives.

Ami Ganatra is a bestselling author, speaker, and scholar of Indic traditions. An alumna of IIM Ahmedabad and VJTI Mumbai, she is widely recognised for her acclaimed Mahabharata Unravelled and Ramayana Unravelled series, which draw directly from the original Sanskrit texts and present them with clarity, authenticity, and contemporary relevance.

Her latest book, Why Are We This Way?, introduces modern audiences to the foundations of Indian Knowledge Systems and the civilisational ideas that continue to shape Indian society. Combining rigorous scholarship with extensive international experience in strategy and management consulting, Ami is a sought-after speaker at academic institutions, corporate forums, literary festivals, and community organisations around the world.

Founded in 1976, Friends of India Society International (FISI UK) has been a leading voice for India in the United Kingdom for nearly five decades. Through research, advocacy, public engagement, and strategic partnerships, FISI works to strengthen understanding and cooperation between India and the UK while promoting informed dialogue on issues of shared importance. As it marks its Golden Jubilee year, FISI continues to play an important role in deepening the India–UK relationship and fostering meaningful people-to-people connections between the two nations.