Best Aditi Jha Podcasts (2024)

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Tasting Success: The Cacao Business Ft Sanjana Patel- Director & Executive Chef- La Folie 38:20

1+ y ago38:20

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This episode of This Round Is On Me With Gauri Devidayal, we will take you on a journey of Cacao beans to a Chocolate bar. Carving a niche in the chocolate industry, joining Gauri is Sanjana Patel, Director & Executive Chef- La Folie. The duo speaks about what it takes to ace the game, sustain it and further branch out in trying hands at new things…

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Diamonds for Breakfast Ft. Authors Vishwas Kulkarni & Gauri Devidayal 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

46:29

Restauranteur, women entrepreneur, podcaster, and now an author, our host Gauri Devidayal, adds one more feather to her cap with her latest venture. Know all that went into giving the city of Mumbai, one of its finest restaurants, The Table and everything that followed in this tell-all book, Diamonds for Breakfast. In conversation with Gauri is Vis…

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Exploring Club Culture Ft. Vivek Narain, Founder- The Quorum 51:43

2y ago51:43

51:43

The last two decades have witnessed a renaissance of private member clubs across key cities around the world. This new genre of clubs which are referred to as urban city lifestyle clubs lie at the intersection of commerce, community, culture/content, and creativity. With increasing urbanization, growing prosperity, and an aspiration to belong to a …

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Modern Love Ft. Naina Hiranandani, Co-Founder & COO, Sirf Coffee 1:17:10

2y ago1:17:10

1:17:10

In the era of right & left swipe, finding a perfect match in life is a task, but not for our guest. Celebrating the month of love and as we inch closer to Valentine's Day, our host Gauri Devidayal talks to Naina Hiranandani on This Round Is On Me, to understand matchmaking and relationships for the global Indian. Naina Hiranandani is Co-Founder & C…

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Timeless Weddings Ft. Joseph Radhik and Devika Narain, Wedding Photographer & Designer 1:18:50

2y ago1:18:50

1:18:50

A wedding is a timeless affair in everyone's life. As we step foot in the month of February that celebrates love, Gauri Devidayal welcomes pioneers of the wedding business - Joseph Radhik (Joe), founder of 'Stories by Joseph Radhik' and Devika Narain. Joseph is one of India's most influential photography icons, known for his breathtaking imagery of…

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Honey, it’s your money Ft. Shinjini Kumar, Co-Founder of SALT App 1:13:00

2y ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Women have always been responsible for managing the household budget and cash, but they are notoriously bad when it comes to planning their financial assets. In this episode of This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal, we will be talking about women and finance. All the triggers that get them to take charge of their money and also the barriers that…

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Managing Workforce Ft. Prabir Jha, Founder & CEO - Prabir Jha People Advisory 1:12:20

2y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

The biggest challenge for an entrepreneur is building a solid team and in the long run, moulding it to be a great team. But with changing times, innumerable aspects also demand an entrepreneur’s attention, including building trust towards their employees, work-culture and breaking invisible barriers between hierarchies. Answering all this and much …

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Future of Dining: London Edition Ft. Karan Gokani, Co-founder & Creative Director of Hoppers 1:11:16

2y ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Bidding goodbye to his job as a lawyer, our guest today is Karan Gokani, who channelled his passion for food by putting up some amazing South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine on the plate for people across the borders in London. Tune into this episode of This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal to listen to the co-founder and creative director of the …

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New Year, Old Resolutions Ft. Aditi Surana, Founder of APT Mental GYM 1:07:32

2y ago1:07:32

1:07:32

“The more you expose yourself to other people, you get to discover about yourself,” says our first guest of 2023. Welcomed on the hot seat on This Round Is On Me, is Aditi Surana, an internationally renowned high-performance coach, behavioural analyst, TEDx speaker & podcaster. In conversation with our host Gauri Devidayal, Aditi talks about the ne…

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A year in review Ft. Jay Yousuf, Founder of Food Matters Group 49:03

2y ago49:03

49:03

And it's a WRAP! Making This Round Is On Me year-ender special is none other than Jay Yousuf. Gauri's better half and her business partner. The duo opens up about their highs-lows, learnings and achievements of 2022, with a dash of hilarious stories. Don't miss the segment when they reveal what happens when they go on vacation. The episode also dro…

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Get Comfortable in your own Skin ft. Jaishree Sharad, Cosmetic Dermatologist 58:22

2y ago58:22

58:22

Are we tapping into people’s insecurities for them to feel more confident or is there more to cosmetic dermatology? Did you know that in 2022, one of India’s most circulated Hindi-language newspapers, Dainik Bhaskar, said that it will no longer publish matrimonial advertisements that mention details of a woman’s skin tone or colour complexion, in a…

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Restaurant Realities Ft. Rahul Akerkar, Chef and Restaurateur 1:20:42

2y ago1:20:42

1:20:42

Chef Rahul Akerkar is undoubtedly the pioneer of Indian fine dining outside of five star hotels. He’s the person behind some of Mumbai’s most iconic bars and restaurants including the erstwhile Indigo, Tote and Qualia. But today, all three are no longer open. On this episode of #ThisRoundIsOnMe, Gauri and Rahul talk about the ins and outs of creati…

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Building Communities Ft. Jaytirth Ahya, Founder of the Experience Co. 1:01:51

2y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Jaytirth Ahya, Founder of the Experience Co., dreamed of creating a community of ever-growing eclectic storytellers, musicians, entrepreneurs, influencers, go-getters and the trendsetters in an effort to be sustainable and generate impact. In the conversation, Jay reveals how the process of inducting people on every experience is a sensitive task. …

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The Ori'GIN' of Indian Craft Spirits Ft. Anand Virmani, Co-Founder & CEO, NAO Spirits 1:25:28

2y ago1:25:28

1:25:28

Joining our host Gauri Devidayal on This Round Is On Me, is the CEO of NAO Spirits, Anand Virmani. Anand walks us through the history of Gin in India and the world, his origin story which took him across the world, including studying at Babson College, Massachusetts, USA to helping set up Perch, Delhi's first Wine Bar in Khan Market. Anand shares w…

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Raising the Bar Ft. Keshav Prakash, Founder & Curator of The Vault 50:34

2y ago50:34

50:34

If you are someone who loves the world of fine spirits, then this episode of This Round Is On Me is clearly for you. Our guest today on This Round Is On Me is Keshav Prakash, Founder & Curator of The Vault. The man is responsible for getting some of the finest spirits around the world to our tables in India. Catch him in conversation with Gauri Dev…

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Learning Taxes with an Ex Tax Consultant 8:32

2y ago8:32

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Irrespective of how old you are, filing Taxes can be an intimidating experience. In today’s episode of Investverse, an investor education initiative by HDFC MF, Anupam will be in conversation with Gauri Devidayal who is an entrepreneur, tax consultant, and the podcast host of This Round Is on Me. In this episode, we will cover everything from Equit…

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Let's Talk About Sex, Baby! ft. Leeza Mangaldas, Author & Sex Positive Content Creator 1:09:54

2y ago1:09:54

1:09:54

In a world where we have an overload of information and extensive media exposure, there is one topic that is still kept under wraps. It is not something everyone talks about even though they should. We still have many myths, taboos, and stereotypes around it. Yes, we are talking about SEX. In this round, Gauri is joined by Leeza Mangaldas, Author &…

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What’s not to (Re)love? ft. Kirti Poonia, Co-Founder of Relove 58:23

2y ago58:23

58:23

Did you know that fashion contributes to 10% of all carbon emissions across the world which is actually higher than all flights and shipping combined or that textile dyeing is the second largest water polluter across the world? Shocking, right? In this round, Gauri is joined by Kirti Poonia, Co-Founder of Relove, a Niti Ayog & UN Award winner, and …

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Shweta Nanda on Family, Finance & Finding Yourself 45:53

2y ago45:53

45:53

In this Round, we have one of the members from the three generations of the Bachchan Family. She has seen it all, her father's legacy, her mother's illustrious career, her brother's fame, and her children's achievements. But today, we will unravel who she really is. We are talking about none other than, Shweta Nanda, an Author, and an Entrepreneur.…

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Spicing It Up ft. Sana Javeri Kadri, CEO & Founder, Diaspora Co. 1:06:44

2y ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Imagine a story of a journey from Bombay to Oakland, or the life of a 19-year-old college dropout in New York, or maybe a story of almost forgotten Indian spices. Now, imagine that all these stories are actually a part of the journey of the same person. In this episode of #ThisRoundIsOnMe, Gauri is joined by Sana Javeri Kadri, CEO & Founder of Dias…

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Farm To Table with Chef Thomas Zacharias, Founder of The Locavore 53:52

2y ago53:52

53:52

Did you know that a Locavore is a person who only eats food that is grown or produced in their local area? Gauri didn’t. She learned this and lots more on this episode of This Round Is On Me, where she is joined by Chef Thomas Zacharias, Founder of The Locavore. Gauri and Chef Thomas start by talking about the journey of The Locavore, the epiphanie…

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Breaking News with Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express 1:06:35

2y ago1:06:35

1:06:35

In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Anant Goenka, Executive Director of The Indian Express Groups. Gauri and Anant talk about the early years when he entered the industry being a 3rd generation entrepreneur. They also discuss whether it is possible to replicate the success story of NYT in India and as there has been a huge sh…

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I Have This Thing With Floors ft. Firdaus Variava, Vice Chairman of Bharat Flooring & Tiles 41:10

2y ago41:10

41:10

Exactly 100 years ago, Mr. Pherozesha Sidhwa, a businessman started a company in India as a part of the Swadeshi Movement. Little did he know, that the company that he started would eventually become a huge part of the architectural history of the country. In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Firdaus Variava, Vice Chairman of …

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Hitting a Sweet Century ft. Kainaz Messman Harchandrai 1:13:17

2y ago1:13:17

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In this episode of This Round Is on Me, Gauri is joined by Kainaz Messman Harchandrai- Founder & Creative Director of Theobroma Patisserie. She takes us through her journey from being a small Colaba neighborhood business to becoming a pan-India brand and opening of her 100th store 18 years later. Gauri & Kainaz discuss the importance of Branding an…

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Building A Chocolate Empire ft. Kalpesh Parmar, Country General Manager, Mars Wrigley, India 37:55

2y ago37:55

37:55

In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Kalpesh R. Parmar, Country General Manager, Mars Wrigley, India. Gauri and Kalpesh talk about the impact of the pandemic on the food and beverage industry, specifically on companies that indulge in treats. They further discuss the changes that Mars Wrigley made in channel routes of distribu…

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BioHacking for Success ft. Dr. Marcus Ranney, Founder & CEO of Human Edge Enterprises 1:00:26

2y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

"You can't treat, what you can't measure" is a motto that our guest for today really believes in. In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Dr. Marcus Ranney, Founder & CEO of Human Edge. What is Bio-Hacking and how can one achieve it? There are 5 pillars namely - sleep, fuel, movement, environment, and emotions to the best biohack…

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Scaling Up Brands with a Bang ft. Harshil Karia, Founder of Schbang 1:33:44

2+ y ago1:33:44

1:33:44

Starting his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 20, this founder now has multiple start-ups under his name, a music single dedicated to his way of entrepreneurship and on most weekends you'll find him in remote parts of Maharashtra working with villagers and farmers to help them problem solve for some of their commercial challenges. In this epis…

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Power of Network ft. Aabha Bakaya, Founder & CEO, Ladies Who Lead 42:28

2+ y ago42:28

42:28

Having a strong professional network can help entrepreneurs achieve things that they can never accomplish on their own. Contrary to the popular belief, networking is not that easy for women because they tend to hold back themselves. It would be important to create avenues where they can find like-minded people and leverage the power of the network.…

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Sound Bites ft. Sonal Ved, Food Writer & Author 48:37

2+ y ago48:37

48:37

In this round, Gauri is joined by Sonal Ved, writer of Tiffin, and Whose Samosa is it anyway? Gauri and Sonal start by talking about the recent controversy that happened in New York where a restaurant gave credit to the sous chefs for the dishes that they prepared on the menu, what is the important details that are needed to be shared in the menu, …

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Continuing a Legacy Business ft. Asha Jhaveri, Owner & Karan Shah, Director, Swati Snacks 42:52

2+ y ago42:52

42:52

The place that started as a tiny restaurant in Mumbai and has now branched out to 4 additional places, Swati Snacks, has made an impact on all by consistently delighting guests with its distinctive flavors. A brand that was made with love, taste, and tradition, is still standing tall in this competitive and 'fusion' era of the Food & Beverage space…

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The Future of Hemp with Yash Kotak- Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer, BOHECO 38:36

2+ y ago38:36

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In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Yash Kotak who works with the Bombay Hemp Company. Yash started his career as a media & advertising professional at leading global agencies and is now the CMO of BOHECO. He opens the wings of business development and places the company’s central communication strategy, performance marketing…

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Gateway to the Indian Market with Viral Jani, EVP & Country Head-India, Times Bridge 39:51

2+ y ago39:51

39:51

For a global brand to target a particular market, it is very important for it to tap into its culture, currency, dynamics, network, and media. And to facilitate this, it needs the help of an insider who understands both sides and can accordingly help with progressive next steps for the same. Times Bridge, as the name suggests, has been one such ins…

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Building a Product Led Community with Minu Margeret, Founder & CEO, BlissClub 48:24

2+ y ago48:24

48:24

Women's activewear as a category is often a subset of the larger category that prioritizes men's wear. Minu saw this as not just an issue but also an opportunity and built BlissClub, a company that focuses on the best quality, comfortable, pocket enriched activewear for women. In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Minu Margeret, CEO & Founder, Bl…

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Films, Failure & Femininity with Vidya Balan, Actor 41:22

2+ y ago41:22

41:22

It's none other than Vidya Balan on the episode today! Catch her in a candid conversation with Gauri about her journey so far, the ups and downs, coping mechanisms and much more. She tells us how did she get her first role, her debut Bengali film, her love for acting and how she has enjoyed working on every project so far. Gauri and Vidya discuss h…

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Building a Sustainable Luxury Travel Ecosystem ft. Jaisal Singh, Author, Conservationist, Entrepreneur 1:01:48

2+ y ago1:01:48

1:01:48

In this Round, Gauri is joined by Jaisal Singh of the Sujan group. He recalls his parents' discovery of Ranthambore and how that place eventually became home for the family, his initial years around forts and wildlife, the love and passion for animals, his business initiatives at a young age, and how they are an established hospitality brand in the…

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They Meet but Not to Meat ft. Genelia & Riteish Deshmukh, Actors, & Co-Founders, Imagine Meats 46:17

2+ y ago46:17

46:17

It's Valentine's week and a very special episode with a beautiful couple who have known each other for 2 decades, are the most adorable in reel and real life, and have recently launched their own company. Presenting Genelia & Riteish Deshmukh- Actors, and co-founders of Imagine Meats. They tell us how they went from being hard-core non-vegetarians …

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Celebrating 50 39:35

3y ago39:35

39:35

We turn the tables and this round is on Kavita Rajwade, IVM Podcasts' co-founder, who takes over host duties as Gauri is on the hot seat. They reflect upon the 50 episodes published so far and recall some special moments from the recordings. They look back at how far Gauri, as a host; and the show, as a way to empower its listener via bringing fort…

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How to Become Filthy Rich ft. Vani Murthy, Urban Farmer 53:34

3y ago53:34

53:34

A friend of Mother Nature and nurturer to many plants and worms, here is Vani Murthy, the queen of composting joining Gauri Devidayal on the show today. She is an urban farmer, an advocate of sustainability, a practitioner of the zero-waste lifestyle, a citizen activist for waste management, and a social media influencer. In this episode, she talks…

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The Rebellious Chef ft. Aarthi Sampath, F&B Consultant & Chef, Judge of MasterChef Tamil 2021 50:41

3y ago50:41

50:41

To give you a context about the rebellion mentioned in the title, our guest for the day chose hospitality to avoid the 'told you' statement from her parents. And that worked in her favour for today she is one of the most recognised overseas chefs of India. Aarthi Sampath is a New York-based renowned chef, restaurant consultant, food truck expert an…

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Take a Chance on Yourself ft. Shaili Chopra, Founder- SheThePeople TV 55:21

3y ago55:21

55:21

She says conversations spark action. And she has struck conversations, pointed out the issues and searched for solutions all her life so far and continues to do so. Championing for the cause of bringing women into the mainstream, yearning for equality at the workplace, and society in general; breaking the shackles of patriarchal thought and encoura…

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I’ve Got News For You ft. Lakshmi Chaudhry, Founder- Splainer Media 52:57

3+ y ago52:57

52:57

News connects us to the rest of the world, shapes our opinions, makes us concerned, helps us take awareness of our habits and privileges, promotes empathy, and just keeps everyone connected. And it's only fair that we have access to facts and true figures. Indian readership has majorly been newspapers, and the present time has seen a shift to e-pap…

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The Future is Electric with Kartikey Hariyani, Founder & CEO, Charge+Zone 53:06

3+ y ago53:06

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A regular day's commute is just a few kilometres to office and back. Maybe a detour to the cafe/bar/restaurant/departmental store which hardly counts. And if you count for a month, 6 months, or even a year- that amounts to a significant number of days. And imagine the amount of fossil fuel use saved, the amount of pollution avoided, the money saved…

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Breaking Barriers with Burlesque ft. Sukki Menon, Burlesque Artist, Actor and Activist 59:47

3+ y ago59:47

59:47

They say Art is a brave choice. To pursue an art form is purely based on passion and almost always takes you beyond a comfort zone. Our guest today comes from a mixed culture, has led a life at the confluence of tradition and modernity, and has chosen the road less travelled. She is Sukki Menon, known by her stage name- Sukki Singapora, a Burlesque…

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Understanding the Indian Consumer ft. Dheeraj Sinha, CEO & CSO Leo Burnett, South Asia 43:05

3+ y ago43:05

43:05

Some days he is the Chief Executive officer, some days, the Chief Energy Officer and on some days, he even takes the role of a plumber/referee and what not. As much as it has been a tough but adventurous climb to the top, the view is amazing and being able to see the bigger picture is being able to, therefore, solve bigger issues. Having stepped up…

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Building a Legacy Brand Ft. Gautam Purohit, Head Chef & Owner, Shree Thaker Bhojanalay 55:12

3+ y ago55:12

55:12

While everything around this place underwent massive changes, it stood tall silently in service and observation. It witnessed generations of buildings, human beings and companies, and lived to tell the tale. What is it we are talking about? Shree Thaker Bhojanalay, nestled in the Kalbadevi street in SoBo, contrasting the tall glass buildings and ov…

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No Mountain High Enough Ft. Harshvardhan Joshi, Mountaineer & Sustainability Advocate 1:10:41

3+ y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Before summiting Mount Everest - the highest peak in the world, Harshvardhan had many more things to conquer- physical health, his mind, the financial difficulties, and it being 2021- even Covid 19. At multiple points, there were obstructions leading to several changes of plans but that did not deter him, and this year in May, he made history. Join…

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The Hollywood Adventures of an Indian Actor ft. Poorna Jagannathan, Actor & Producer 1:04:51

3+ y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Some actors leave a mark on you because they are so good, so different and so versatile. Poorna Jagannathan was first seen in Delhi Belly, and we could never forget her. And to our surprise, when she came on the screen in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, even for a few minutes, we were so happy to see her and remembered her! And now she is winning hearts w…

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Don't mind the gap ft. Chaitanya Motwane, Student 50:15

3+ y ago50:15

50:15

If we recollect, the first 20 years of our life were more or less predefined by the state. Preschool, school, college, and university. Like guinea pigs on a wheel, we kept going and stopped only when the state-mandated prescriptions were done and we had to think for ourselves. And in spite of working so hard all through the years, we had no clue wh…

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The Everyday Changemakers Ft. Chef Saransh Goila, Founder- Goila Butter Chicken & Neysa Mendes, Founder- Good Slice 38:51

3+ y ago38:51

38:51

When the second wave hit, nobody was prepared for it. And when things got worse, people who had the resources and ability offered help in whatever way possible. Some donated money, some volunteered with organizations, some mobilized resources via social media, and some, like our guests, arranged fresh and healthy home-cooked meals and bake sales fo…

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The Art of Celebrity Journalism ft. Namrata Zakaria, Journalist & Columnist 58:52

3+ y ago58:52

58:52

If you are a Mumbaikar, you're well aware of the very popular and loved 'Mumbai Mirror'. The first page would carry the city's big news and the next one would carry, what everyone would say, gossip, but was actually just news about popular people. You liked it, you hated it, but you'd always read it. And one of the major contributing members, Namra…

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