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Formerly hosted at fulmotalkseries.wordpress.com, this website is the home of the Fulmo Talk Series, sponsored by the Esperanto and ConLang Society of South India. The Fulmo Talk Series is a platform for short, inspiring talks created especially for college and university students. Each talk is designed to spark curiosity, meaningful conversation, and cross-cultural insight.

✨ Fulmo Talk Series

Short, inspiring talks from global voices — for students, by a small non-profit.

We’re not trying to compete with other podcasts or big-name talk series. Instead, the Fulmo Talk Series has been executed by a small non-profit initiative putting science-based resources out there—freely accessible to students worldwide.

Discover ideas that matter — from happiness and mental wellness to language innovation, disability rights, eco-art, and more. Each talk is designed to spark curiosity, conversation, and cross-cultural insight.

Once we finished recording the Fulmo Talk Series 2025, we made every session freely available. Our mission is to ensure that students everywhere have access to meaningful, low-cost—or even zero-cost—resources that support mental wellness. Alongside the talks, we’ve curated a set of books and additional lectures on happiness and resilience research.

This collection is freely accessible as part of Fulmo’s commitment to students in India, Australia, and the United States, with a special focus on addressing the student mental health crisis and preventing suicides in India, as the latter problem is the reason why the Fulmo organization was formed.

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The Fulmo Talk Series is presented by Fulmo Technologies. Technologies developed by Fulmo Technologies and the sister concern, Qwykr Technologies, have been brought to the attention of numerous researchers and academics, including even two Nobel Prize winners. Some technological components of our platforms have been accepted into prestigious incubation programs, including Microsoft for Startups, Google for Startups and the IGNITE program of the Wadhwani Foundation, established by the billionaire Mr. Romesh Wadhwani.

👉 Explore Happiness Related Talks & Resources | Watch 2025 Featured Talks

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What is the Fulmo Talk Series?

The Fulmo Talk Series features people from diverse backgrounds sharing ideas that matter—on happiness, mental wellness, language innovation, disability rights, eco-art, and more – and is organized in association with the Esperanto and ConLang Society of South India. The goal of the Esperanto and ConLang Society of South India, a small non-profit, is to create resources for Esperantists, and, in addition, with the Talk Series, to make important ideas accessible globally.

We aim to give space for authentic thinking, independent of trends or influencers. Alongside the Talk Series, we offer a carefully curated collection of Positive Psychology resources for Esperantists, available through ESSh upon request.

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Fulmo Talk Series 2025 & 2026 Highlights

The 2025 & 2026 editions of the Fulmo Talk Series have featured thought leaders and innovators, including:

  • Prof. Sonja Lyubomirsky – A Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside, and a world-renowned authority on the science of human happiness. A graduate of Harvard and Stanford, she is the author of the best-selling book The How of Happiness, providing students with evidence-based strategies to increase well-being through intentional daily activities.
  • Prof. Anand Manikutty – Chief Product Officer, Educator, Technologist and Learning innovator. He introduces Esperanto alongside new linguistic and psychology-based concepts to improve communication and enhance personal happiness. An alumnus of Stanford and Harvard Business School and the former editor of Termite, the magazine for two U.S.-based High IQ Societies, he leverages his background in complex data systems to make profound ideas accessible and actionable for students.
  • Prof. Murali Mani – Professor at the University of Michigan-Flint. Researcher in computer science. Research areas include big data management, big data analytics and visualization, and effective computer science education. Sharing information on how social media platforms have reshaped the way we consume news.
  • Prof. Sanjiv Chopra – Professor of Medicine and former Faculty Dean for Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School, as well as a prolific author of best-selling books on health and leadership. He is a leading authority on the science of longevity and personal purpose, sharing evidence-based insights to help individuals live healthier, more meaningful lives.
  • Dr. Sudhanshu Mani – A visionary engineer and the architect of the iconic Vande Bharat Express, widely recognized for his unmatched expertise in rail technology and rolling stock design. Beyond his engineering achievements, he is a dedicated advocate for railway heritage, environmental management, and visual arts initiatives that enhance public spaces. Work featured in the Times of India, Indian Express, TEDx, et cetera.
  • Mr. Dave Sheahan – High-performance coach and wellness educator focused on helping individuals realize their full potential. He emphasizes that regaining control over mind, body, and health serves as the essential catalyst for success in professional life, relationships, and wealth. Through his initiative, he provides actionable strategies for building balanced lifestyles and achieving lasting, science-based results.
  • Dr. Jacob Verghese – Energy Expert, Indian Railways Veteran. Founder Director from 2001 of Steag Energy Services (wholly owned subsidiary of Steag Energy Services GmbH, Germany). Board member of Steag Energy Services India and Botswana.
  • Mr. Vishwanath Mallabadi – A Bangalore-based contemporary eco-artist and sustainability advocate with over three decades of experience in repurposing e-waste into remarkable works of art. Through his innovative upcycling projects and educational workshops, he inspires global awareness of environmental responsibility and seeks to transform the way society perceives and manages electronic waste.

The series is organized into the following main categories to make it easy to explore ideas that interest you:

  • Featured Talks – Highlights from our most prominent speakers and thought leaders. Available here.
  • Other Featured Talks – Inspiring sessions that deserve special attention. Available here.
  • Featured Mental Wellness Talks – A curated collection of science-based talks on happiness, resilience, and well-being, created especially for students and focused on practical, evidence-backed insights. Available here.
  • Other Interesting Talks – Unique perspectives and ideas from diverse voices around the world. Available here.

We also have a dedicated page specifically on Fulmo Frugal Tech:

  • Fulmo Frugal Tech – – A purpose-driven technology initiative focused on building and curating frugal, transparent mental wellness software and open resources. Fulmo Frugal Tech emphasizes practical tools, critical thinking, and user autonomy over hype, subscriptions, or closed ecosystems, and works closely with the Fulmo Talk Series to provide thoughtful context around technology, well-being, and learning. Available here.

We also have a Welcome Page which has, among other things, additional information for Esperantists. Available here.

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Why Watch the Featured Talks

Each Featured Talk is insightful, engaging, and packed with actionable insights. From exploring the science of happiness to learning a universal language and discovering innovative art, the Fulmo Talk Series offers something for everyone.

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Featured Talks @ Fulmo

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1. How to Be Happier, Backed by Science – Sonja Lyubomirsky

In this concise yet powerful talk, Prof. Sonja Lyubomirsky — one of the world’s foremost happiness researchers — explores what science says about well-being and how small changes can lead to lasting happiness. The speaker, a social psychologist with decades of research experience in psychology, emphasizes that happiness is enhanced by focusing on others, cultivating social connections, and practicing activities like gratitude, kindness, and meditation. She also offers a few key tips: engage in meaningful 15-minute conversations by sharing authentically, listening to learn, and showing radical curiosity. Watch the Talk to find out more!

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2. Esperanto, the Language for World Citizens – Anand Manikutty


In this engaging session in English and Hindi, Anand Manikutty introduces viewers to Esperanto, the international language designed to bring people together. Mr. Anand Manikutty’s talk explores the origins and design of Esperanto as a neutral, logical, and easy-to-learn international language created by L.L. Zamenhof to foster global understanding. He reflects on its strengths—such as regular grammar and cultural neutrality, and mentions a new concept in linguistics, namely, “aayaato”, which can help improve learning and organizational outcomes. Inspired by Esperanto, he has created new constructed languages aimed at promoting unity and accessible communication in multilingual contexts like India.

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