Best Indian Financial History Podcasts (2024)

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What Happens Years After a Cyclone Hits? (ft. Ruhie Kumar & Surabhi Gajbhaye) 1:23:29

1y ago1:23:29

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Cyclones are a characteristic feature of the Indian coastline and every year we see a few cyclones create severe damage to the east as well as the west coast. As we deal with the havoc left by Cyclone Biparjoy, on this episode of The Big Story, we want to understand what happens to the communities, people, and their livelihoods once they are rehabi…

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Can AI Revolutionise Mental Healthcare? Experts Answer (ft. Dr. Samir Parikh and Dr. Megha Gupta) 1:12:21

1y ago1:12:21

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Are AI apps the future of mental health support? Can these applications truly understand and address the complexities of our emotional well-being? What can a user expect when they get on such an application? And perhaps the most provocative question of all—can AI truly replace human therapists? Join us as we unravel the captivating potential of AI …

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Chanda Kochhar Part 2 52:45

1y ago52:45

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In Part 2 of our deep-dive on Chanda Kochhar, we take you through the allegations of misuse of power and charges of bank fraud. Chanda, who led ICICI Bank to its highest peak, found herself entangled in investigations by just about every enforcement agency in India, and accused of using her position to issue massive loans to her family and friends.…

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Chanda Kochhar Part 1 42:15

1y ago42:15

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Chanda Kochhar former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank, and the first woman to head an Indian financial institution. Between 1984 to 2017, Chanda was seen as a leading figure at the bank, being on the board of directors (and sometimes chairman) of most of the bank’s subsidiaries. Chanda was revered and idolised across the…

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The Truth About HEATWAVES & Climate Change in India (ft. Aditya Pillai) 1:21:52

1y ago1:21:52

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Heatwaves. Literally and metaphorically the “hottest” topic in climate change research. While heatwaves are becoming more and more common in India, are they still dismissed without proper knowledge? More than what we can as individuals do to save ourselves, what is being done at national and international levels? Have we understood it enough and ar…

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Nandini and Kundavai ft. Anirudh Kanisetti 1:00:32

1y ago1:00:32

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The Chola dynasty of centuries-old saw the rise of popular and determined kings that consolidated lands in southern and eastern India, the Indian Ocean, and even as far as south-east Asia. Their influence was unparalleled at the time, with King Rajaraja Chola I setting up a political, social, cultural, and economic landscape that took the empire th…

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Anne, The Princess Royal 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

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The Princess Anne, who is Queen Elizabeth II's second child and only daughter, is a darling of the royal family. Hard-working, witty, not scared of a challenge, and recycles her clothes -- the bar is low for the British Royal Family, but Anne makes it work in her favor. Why then did Anne -- a media darling and the apple of Britain's eye -- end up b…

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Narmada Akka 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

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Narmada Akka was one of the senior-most female cadres of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), not to be confused with the communist parties in other states that are currently politically active. Narmada was one of the public faces of the banned Maoist Communist party, which is marked by the Ministry of Home Affairs as an insurgent group. She was …

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Karnataka Results Analysis: Hindutva, Corruption & Local Leaders 37:27

1y ago37:27

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What will be the consequence of Congress’ victory in the Karnataka elections? What are the prominent factors that lead to BJP’s setback in the south? What issues mattered to the voters? We are joined by Fatima Khan, principal correspondent with The Quint who was on the ground in the run-up to the elections, and Aditya Menon, our political editor to…

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Priya Seth 48:13

1+ y ago48:13

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Priya Seth was a normal middle-class girl from Rajasthan, with ambitions of making it big in the city. She had a loving family that doted on her and an education that many would have given an arm and leg for. Yet, Priya's idyllic, comfortable life twisted into something much darker -- when she was accused of the murder of a man she met on a dating …

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Look Back at Season 3 50:43

1+ y ago50:43

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Let's take a walk down memory lane and go back to season 3! Rhea Chakraborty, Kamalavalli, Ma Anand Sheela, Gangubai, Jolly Joseph and loads more -- let’s find out what’s been going on since the last time we spoke about them. Find out more at -https://episodes.ivmpodcasts.com/miss-conduct-blog You can follow our hosts on Instagram: Miss Conduct: ht…

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Are We Spending More Money Because of UPI? (ft. Ateesh Tankha) 1:21:51

1+ y ago1:21:51

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In this episode of The Big Story, our hosts Anjali and Prateek talk about money. Now, we don't have a lot of money, but we do have a lot of questions about money. About UPI, precisely. Are we spending more money because of UPI? How does UPI make money? And is UPI just another startup that'll eventually flop? Because it used to give us so many freeb…

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Anne Bonny 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

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This episode takes you through uncharted waters! We talk about Anne Bonny -- one of the most ruthless female pirates that ever sailed the English seas. Anne Bonny grew up in a respectable household, with a father who despised rule breakers. But Anne did not believe that blood was thicker than water, for she decided to run away with Calico Jack, a d…

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Jacana Bird 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

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Surprise! On multiple levels -- not only is the subject of this episode NOT a human person but Ragavi and Nisha will hear about it all for the first time from our guest of honour, Mr. Chandrasekaran, Nisha's dad! Bird Uncle Chandru, as he is fondly called, is an avid amateur ornithologist, who will tell us all about a female criminal bird - the Jac…

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Understanding the Problems with the Indian Education System (ft. Ratna Vishwanathan and Neeti Bhalla Saini) 1:27:52

1+ y ago1:27:52

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Do you sometimes look back at your schooling years and wonder if its changed at all? Do you wish you were taught differently? Have you ever considered the role a child’s environment plays in their education? And how different really are government schools from a private school? We know, education has become such a dynamic phenomenon that it’s hard …

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Professional Poisoners 53:27

1+ y ago53:27

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People die all the time, right? Death is inevitable, as our wise elders say. So when thousands of young, healthy men randomly drop dead, no one should be surprised… right? Well… unless a professional poisoner lived in your town. Between 1600 to 1900s in Europe, a bunch of women came to be known as professional poisoners. These women were skilled in…

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Marie Antoinette 32:33

1+ y ago32:33

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We all know some things about Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the common people got all of the monarchies beheaded and tried to establish a true republic. We know that she loved partying. That queen threw so many parties during a time of extreme poverty and war, that the common folk nastily called her "Madame Deficit". We know tha…

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Explain it Like I am a Child ft. Mallika Ravikumar, Author 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

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In this episode, host Karthik Nagarajan speaks to Mallika Ravikumar, an author and History buff. She tells us about her love for History and how schools have made it all about dates and wars which students find boring whereas the subject actually is very interesting. Mallika is also an author and her latest book is based on Football- she tells us h…

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Will Microplastics Enter the Human Brain? (ft. Shreya Sharma & Sadhika Tiwari) 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

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Did you know microplastics are intentionally added in our products? Or the fact that neither non- vegetarians nor vegetarians are safe from microplastics being found in their food? And why did we discuss Plankton from SpongeBob SquarePants? We bet you’re curious! So, on this episode of The Big Story, we attempt to uncover the truth about microplast…

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Nausha kadeejath 33:10

1+ y ago33:10

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The weird thing about financial fraud is --- they can't be spotted immediately. Or worse, sometimes they take YEARS to be known to the public. This means a perpetrator of financial fraud usually has a decent amount of time to cover their tracks. Or successfully run away. And that's what Nausha Kadeejath did! At the age of 35 years old, Nausha becam…

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Zeenat Mahal 53:35

1+ y ago53:35

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Begum Zeenat Mahal was the last standing queen of the famous Indian Mughal Empire, her reign being from November 1840 to September 1857. The queen consort of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, very little is known about Zeenat's early life other than the fact that she was married off at the age of 18 years… while the emperor was 64 years …

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Jaggery, Keto, and Other Food Myths Debunked (feat. Krish Ashok & Dr. Priyanka) 1:18:36

1+ y ago1:18:36

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Have you been wondering if you should switch from white sugar to jaggery? Is fast food actually harmful? Do diets like Keto and Paleo work? In this episode of The Big Story, we try to find the answers. We discuss the changing food habits of young people in India with special guests Krish Ashok, a food influencer and author of 'Masala Lab', and Dr. …

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Jacqueline Fernandez 52:57

1+ y ago52:57

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Jacqueline Fernandez is best known as a Bollywood actress and model of Sri Lankan descent, who very recently has been accused of receiving funds from a conman and allegedly being involved in money laundering. Jacqueline has been accused by the Enforcement Directorate of India of both financial impropriety and destruction of evidence. But did she al…

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Hello Hello Hello Season 4 2:52

1+ y ago2:52

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We're proud to announce the launch of season 4 of the award-winning true crime podcast, 'Miss Conduct'. Hosted by Ragavi, a passionate lawyer, and Nisha, a seasoned communications specialist. 'Miss Conduct' is dedicated to uncovering the stories of the most notorious female criminals of all time. Miss Conductors and MissCondoos alike can expect in-…

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How Media Trials Weaken Journalism & Judiciary (feat. Satish Maneshinde & Manisha Pande) 1:04:14

1+ y ago1:04:14

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In the second episode of The Big Story, our hosts, Anjali and Prateek discuss media trials with Manisha Pande, the Executive Editor of Newslaundry, and Satish Maneshinde, a lawyer with more than forty years of experience. Media trials involve using the press and television to create a public opinion about an accused individual, which may influence …

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EP 10 - Vijay Malya Scam | The King Of Good Times Se Lekar 9,900 Crore Rupyon Ke Gaple Tak Ka Safar 11:22

1+ y ago11:22

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Vijay Mallya was once a renowned businessman who was accused of a massive fraud amounting to 9,900 crores. He borrowed from numerous banks and misused the funds. The Hyderabad High Court filed a case against him for failing to repay a cheque issued to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. Mallya was unable to appear in court, leading to a failed…

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EP 09 - Harshad Mehta Scam(Scam 1992) - Ekyo Aam Stock Broker Ki Zindagi Raathon Raath Kaise Badli, Stock Market Ki Anokhi Kahani 11:34

1+ y ago11:34

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Harshad Mehta, an infamous Indian stockbroker, was infamously known as the "Big Bull" of the stock exchange market. He achieved widespread notoriety for his sudden and impressive success in the stock market, leaving the general public to question the legitimacy of his success. It was later revealed that he had been engaging in illegal activities, s…

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EP 08 - Satyam Scam | Once Upon A Time - Bill Gates Of Sikandrabad Ki True Story 12:09

1+ y ago12:09

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Ramling Raju was the mastermind behind the infamous Satyam Scam in Sikandrabad. He allegedly falsified the company's accounts, creating false assets, inflating profits and fudging revenues to the tune of over $1 billion. His brother-in-law may have been complicit in the fraud, as he allegedly suggested that Raju start the IT company. The twenty emp…

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EP 07 - Bofors Scam | Desh Ko Dashkon Se Chalate Aa Rahe, Naamcheen Chehron Ne Kaise Kiya, Arms Deal Gotala 12:59

1+ y ago12:59

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The Bofors Scandal of the 1980s and 90s remains one of the most controversial and well-known cases of arms dealing in India. In 1987, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi infamously declared that allegations of bribery in a deal between the Indian government and the Swedish weapons company Bofors AB were false. However, in 1999 the Central Bureau of Investi…

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EP 06 - PNB Scam | Indian Banking History Mein Bankers Ka Sabse Bada Scam 11:23

1+ y ago11:23

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The PNB scam of 2018, masterminded by Nirav Modi, a diamond jeweller and designer, was the biggest banking fraud in Indian history. It is estimated that Nirav Modi and his accomplices siphoned off around 10,000 crore from the PNB branch in Fort, Mumbai. To achieve this, Nirav Modi allegedly created dummy companies and used the SWIFT network to tran…

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EP 05 - Cobbler Scam | Garib Aur Bhi Garib, Aur Paise Wale Aur Bhi Amir, Kaise Bane? India Ka One Of The Worst Scam 11:54

1+ y ago11:54

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India has been hit by several scams in the past few years, with the cobbler scam being one of the most infamous ones. where unsuspecting victims are duped into buying fake shoes from cobblers. The mastermind behind this scam is still unknown, but it has caused a lot of financial losses for its victims. To know more about the cobbler scam and how it…

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EP 04 - IPL Scam | Cricket: Duniya Mein Sabse Chahithe Khel Ka Kaala Sach 11:24

1+ y ago11:24

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Indian Premiere League (IPL) ki kahani Season 6 ki ansuni zubani. Yeh show ke writer Manvendra Bhattacharya aur narrator Aaditya Raj Sharma hai. Cricket premiyo ka toota bharosa, match-fixing mein cricketers hue giraftaar. Detail mein jaane ke liye suniye IPL Scams only on Audio Pitara aur aapko yeh show kaisa laga ye comment karke hume jaroor bata…

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EP 03 - Common Wealth Games Scam | International Khel Ki Duniya Mein Hua Dhokhadhadi Ka Gotala? 11:18

1+ y ago11:18

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The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010 Scam is one of the biggest scams to have hit India. It involved the misappropriation of funds allocated for the CWG which was hosted in Delhi in 2010. It is estimated that around Rs 70,000 crore was siphoned off from the public exchequer due to this scam. This scandal has had far-reaching implications on India's re…

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EP 02 - Telgi Scam | Kaise Kiya Ek Aam Salesman Ne Stamp Paper Gotala? 14:38

1+ y ago14:38

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The Telgi Stamp Paper scam is one of the most notorious scams in India. It was a massive fraud perpetrated by Abdul Karim Telgi, a businessman from Karnataka, who sold fake stamp papers to banks and other financial institutions. The scam caused losses worth billions of rupees to the Indian economy and brought shame to the nation. It also exposed th…

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We Are Worried About The Wrong AI (feat. Shamim Mokles & Anupam Guha) 1:02:53

1+ y ago1:02:53

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If you've spoken to a friend or a colleague for over an hour in the past month, it is highly likely that the words Artificial Intelligence (AI) have come up. While we have been hearing about these technologies for a while, there are some new AI tools which have blown up in the social media world. Cases in point – Chat GPT, DALL-E, Mid Journey and m…

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EP 01 - 2G Spectrum Scam | India Mein Duniya Ka Dusra Sabse Bada Gotala 10:14

1+ y ago10:14

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The 2G Spectrum Scam is a major corruption scandal that rocked the Indian political scene in the early 2010s. It involved the illegal allocation of spectrum licenses to telecom companies at throwaway prices, resulting in a loss of Rs. 1.76 lakh crore to the exchequer. This scam was one of the biggest financial scandals ever uncovered in India, and …

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Sex, Supreme Court, and 15 Judgements that Shaped India's Financial Destiny Ft. Saurabh Kirpal 1:02:21

1+ y ago1:02:21

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On this episode of the Filter Koffee Podcast, Karthik talks to Indian lawyer, author, & LGBTQ rights activist, Senior Advocate Saurabh Kirpal. He talks about the Supreme Court in the present day, the powerful institution that it is, the landmark judgments it has witnessed in recent times, being the first openly gay judge in India, his journey so fa…

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The Big Story 2.0 (Trailer) - New Hosts, New Formats, Bigger Stories 1:04

1+ y ago1:04

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The Big Story is back with a second season! The news culture of our times is noisy, crowded, and honestly so confusing. This is why we are coming every fortnight on your podcast platforms to help you make sense of the new and now. With two new hosts, Anjali and Prateek, the second season of The Big Story will feature longer and well-rounded discuss…

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Arundhati Bhattacharya on A Working Woman's Notes on Work, Life & Leadership 1:05:04

1+ y ago1:05:04

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On this episode of the Filter Koffee Podcast, Karthik talks to author Arundhati Bhattacharya. Arundhati shares what it really means to empower women in the current times, her journey towards the top of corporate hierarchy and the desperate need of change in the gender equality space across the country. Listen to this conversation and don't forget t…

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Neha Ahuja on What India Listened to in 2022 35:35

1+ y ago35:35

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If you are avid Spotify consumer, this episode is for you! On this episode of the Filter Koffee Podcast, Karthik sits with Neha Ahuja, Director, Head of Marketing at Spotify. They discuss about Spotify Wrapped 2022, a personalized analysis of users' listening trends across the year. Neha and Karthik and talk about what India listened to this year, …

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Ajay Pratap Singh on Decoding the Indian Sports Fan 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

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On this episode, Karthik sits with Ajay Pratap Singh- CEO of Sportskeeda. Ajay discusses sports writing and the emotional grip of sports in India. They talk about what Indian fans love, what they don't and what keeps them engaged with sports in 2022. Ajay also talks about other sports beyond cricket, how millennials are transforming the way sports …

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Anita Bhogle on Women at Work: Equal Yet Different 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

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On this episode, Karthik sits with Anita Bhogle, author of the book 'Equal Yet Different'. They discuss gender inequality at workplace, the changing role of women and the need for the society to rise up to the change. An IIT, IIM Alumni, Anita breaks down gender disparity in the modern world and shares the phenomenon of career intentionality, women…

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Shiv Aroor on India's Most Fearless 46:09

2y ago46:09

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On this episode, Karthik sits with Shiv Aroor- Anchor and Editor at India Today. They discuss the newest edition of Shiv's book 'India's Most Fearless 3', a collection of modern military stories. The book is a very unique rendition of stories of valor from the lands of military, air force and the navy. Shiv opens up on his passion of defense, his p…

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Dall-E and the Open AI movement with Harsh Songra 44:19

2y ago44:19

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On this episode, Karthik talks to and Harsh Songra- Founder of MyChildApp, allowing the parents to discover child health problems in time and improve the nurturing of their children. Returning to the show after a long time, Harsh and Karthik break down the tech wonders of the world, discuss AI technologies DALL-E, GPD 3, Open AI and what the future…

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Sowmiya Ashok on Keeladi - an excavation that is rewriting the History of India 1:09:30

2y ago1:09:30

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Have you heard about the Keeladi excavation? If yes, what were the first thoughts that came into your mind? In this episode of The Filter Koffee Podcast, Karthik is joined by Sowmiya Ashok, Journalist, and Author. Karthik and Sowmiya discuss all possible answers to questions like whether was there second urbanization after the Indus Valley Civiliza…

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Can the advertising industry regulate itself? ft. Manisha Kapoor 52:58

2y ago52:58

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The advertising world has been a male-dominated one for a very long time. Though we have come a long way but still if we would switch on the television today, we would see women protagonists playing gender-stereotypical roles. Today on Filter Koffee Podcast, Karthik is joined by Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary General of the Advertising Standards C…

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Under the hood of a TED talk ft. Yashraj Akashi 50:21

2y ago50:21

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In this episode of The Filter Koffee Podcast, Karthik is joined by Yashraj Akashi, Senior Ambassador of TEDx Program and also the curator of TEDx Gateway. Karthik and Yashraj start by discussing the origin story of TED, is TEDx a franchise model or an amalgamation of the ideology of Apple and Open Source? They further discuss the process of how the…

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Breaking Fitness Myths with Abhinav Mahajan 1:03:12

2y ago1:03:12

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On this episode of the Filter Koffee Podcats, Karthik is joined by Abhinav Mahajan, a fitness content creator. Karthik and Abhinav talk how are learnings of fitness from a lived experience. They also talk about his life journey, how he became a fitness content creator, and bust some myths that are a part of the fitness world. You can watch his vide…

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Anoj Viswanath on The Business of Giving 1:14:35

2y ago1:14:35

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On this episode of the Filter Koffee Podcats, Karthik is joined by Anoj, Co-Founder at Milaap. Anoj shares his early inspirations, his journey of founding milaap and how his time as an entrepreneur changed him for the better! — You can know more about RoundGlass on https://roundglass.com/in/ Listen to this conversation and don't forget to rate us o…

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Sunny Singh on Being in the Moment 1:00:38

2y ago1:00:38

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We all would agree that one this we thrive for and struggle with is being in the moment, grounded and in control. On this episode, Sunny Singh, founder of RoundGlass, discusses the importance of wholistic well-being and building a healthy, sustainable life. Sunny shares with Karthik, how he decided to follow his inner voice to becoming an entrepren…

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