Empowering Students Through Evidence-Based Wellbeing & Ideas That Matter
Free, open-access talks and tools designed to build resilience, reduce stress, and foster curiosity for college students worldwide.
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About the Fulmo Talk Series
The Fulmo Talk Series is a non-profit initiative dedicated to addressing the global student mental health crisis. Originally created to support university students in India, the United States, and Australia, our mission is to make evidence-based positive psychology, mental health tools, and cross-disciplinary insights freely accessible to everyone.
Every talk is designed to spark meaningful conversation, offer practical coping mechanisms, and encourage independent thinking.
- Largely Free & Open-Access: No paywalls on our talks; select tools and Substack content may have a modest cost.
- Evidence-Based: Insights grounded in peer-reviewed psychological research and expert practice.
- Global Perspectives: Voices from technology, medicine, psychology, art, and public policy.
Original Fulmo Talks
Explore our original recording series, categorized by topic to help you find the insights you need most.
1. Mental Wellness, Happiness & Resilience
| Speaker | Topic | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Sonja Lyubomirsky (UC Riverside) | How to Be Happier, Backed by Science | Science-backed daily habits to increase personal well-being, cultivate social connection, and build emotional resilience. |
| Prof. Anand Manikutty (Fulmo Technologies, ex-Stanford University, ex-Harvard Business School, ex-IIT Madras) | Designing Joy: Ancient Tamil Wisdom & Computational Wellbeing | Integrates ancient Tamil wisdom, positive psychology, and computational thinking into practical tools for personal joy and mental resilience. |
| View on our Featured Talks page (Link) |
2. Technology, Ethics & Society
| Speaker | Topic | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Murali Mani (UM-Flint) | News in the Era of Social Media | An analysis of how platform algorithms prioritize engagement over truth, and how students can navigate digital information critically. |
| Ms. Vela Sivasankaran (Tech Executive) | Understanding Generative AI & Personal Growth | A breakdown of modern AI tools, prompt engineering, and how digital applications can support mindfulness and daily organization. |
| View more talks off our AIP and KP Section pages (Link, Link) |
3. Innovation, Culture & Inclusion
| Speaker | Topic | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ayan Roy Chowdhury | Disability Rights & Policy in India | Legal frameworks, social realities, and global perspectives on creating truly inclusive academic and public spaces. |
| Dr. Sudhanshu Mani, Dr. Jacob Verghese, Dr. Budhaditya Chakraborty and others | Engineering & Public Innovation | Lessons in sustainable design, the state of medicine in India, analysis of the energy sector, et cetera. Dr. Mani is the architect of India’s famous Vande Bharat trains. |
| Mr. Vishwanath Mallabadi | Transforming E-Waste into Eco-Art | A visual exploration of upcycling electronic waste to promote sustainability and environmental awareness. |
| View more talks off our AIP and KP Section pages (Link, Link) |
Recommended Curated Media Library
In addition to our original productions, we curate exceptional, open-access talks and resources from around the world that align with our mission of student mental wellness. We have a whole page dedicated to showcasing these talks and resources accessible here. Below are some of our favorite talks.
- The Science of Success & Happiness – Shawn Achor (Talks @ Google)
How optimism, gratitude, and social connection actively drive performance and reduce burnout. (Link) - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance – Prof. Angela Duckworth (Talks @ Google)
Understanding how long-term goals, mindset, and cultural support help individuals push through difficulty. (Link) - What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness – Dr. Robert Waldinger (TED)
Insights from a 75-year Harvard study on why quality relationships are the primary predictor of health and joy. (Link) - The Happiness Equation – Neil Pasricha (Talks @ Google)
Reframing success and happiness to build practical daily habits for peace of mind. (Link)
Sister Initiatives & Specialized Resources
While the Fulmo Talk Series serves as our primary hub for student wellness, we also support open-access projects in technology, linguistics, and literature.
- Fulmo Frugal Tech: Open-source, transparent mental wellness software and privacy-focused digital tools built to prioritize user autonomy over subscriptions. (Link)
- Language & Linguistics (ESSh): Open resources and translated transcripts hosted in collaboration with the Esperanto & ConLang Society of South India, demonstrating cross-cultural communication through international auxiliary languages.
- Epistemika Mensa (Substack): Deep-dive essays on positive psychology research, philosophy, and learning frameworks. (Link)
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Largely Free & Open-Access: Our talks and core resources are offered at no cost — with low-cost or free options for select platforms and tools.
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