A light weekly podcast covering the history of India, from 6th century B.C. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider donating to the Snehal Sidhu Memorial Fund (http://tinyurl.com/prkvwll)
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Welcome to the 'Struggle Series' where Preeti Shah takes you into the homes and minds of people weathering a pandemic while they rediscover themselves in lockdown. This is a series of popular short stories about families and modern couples in the anxious months of social distancing and quarantines. To find more stories like these, visit Preeti's Instagram and Facebook accounts @storiesbypreeti or her website at www.preetishah.com | You can also let her know your thoughts on the stories by em ...
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'Beyond The Field' is your all-access pass to the business side of sports. This one-of-a-kind podcast decodes India’s multi-billion-rupees sports industry. Host Nadeem Sheikh, a sports professional with 6 years of experience, chats with industry insiders to get the inside scoop on all aspects of sports - building teams, fundraising, media management, and brand sponsorships. How was the IPL successfully managed during the Covid lockdown? How can a grassroots football team raise funds? Can E-S ...
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Welcome to Varta Lab, a delightful concoction of stories featuring Aakash Mehta, one of India's most obsessive storytellers on and off stage, and Navin Noronha, who is an okay person. Together they tell stories to each other from their life and welcome others to do the same. Fun times.
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The Opportunist is a podcast series by Story Cast that dives into successful careers of well known creatives, Brand Builders and Startup Founders from various corner of culture. We learn about the realities behind the dreams they've built with encouraging words of advice peppered along the way.
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Thank you so much for all the love and appreciation we have received for 9X Tashan Lockdown Special. We at 9X Tashan endeavour to bring you wholesome entertainment through all our shows. With an aim to spread joy among people as they are still grappling with the pandemic situation, India’s No.1 Punjabi Music Channel 9X Tashan is all set to launch a brand-new show titled – 9X Tashan Yaaran Da Podcast, where we bring you some of the biggest names in the Punjabi music industry who tell us about ...
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Twitter is known for its 280 characters. The signature of Mint's daily long story is its 2000 words. Sometimes, complex events in the world of business, politics and technology require an in-depth examination. And in the Signal and the Noise, Sunit and Ajai will attempt to give you a peek into the inner workings of the Mint’s long stories. Join us for the banter; stay for the insight. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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On "Ask a Startup," I feature a diverse range of guests, including startups and artists such as video editors, content creators and more. Join me as we engage in insightful conversations, exploring the world of entrepreneurship, creative industries, and the journeys of innovative minds. Questions/Feedbacks Please feel to drop us an email: askus@askastartup.org
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What's one way to keep your fans engaged? As Kailash says, win the championships! In this episode, Nadeem speaks with Kailash Kandpal, CEO of Puneri Paltan, the winning team of the 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League. They discuss sponsorships, scouting new players, hilarious anecdotes from the field, and the tons of opportunities in Kabaddi for …
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Becoming a Sports Entrepreneur and Triathlete with Jitendra Joshi
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What's common in being an entrepreneur and a triathlete? Dedication, perseverance, and a never-say-no attitude. In this week's episode, Nadeem sits down with Jitendra Joshi, a sports entrepreneur and a triathlete with over 25 years of experience. They unpack what it takes to build sports companies from the ground up, the infrastructure in India, an…
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Working with Ranbir Kapoor and Being the CEO Of Mumbai City FC, with Indranil Das Blah
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Meet the "sports nerd" who went from watching Tom Cruise play a sports agent to being the CEO of Mumbai City Football Club! In this episode, Nadeem speaks with Indranil Das Blah, Vice President at Reliance Sports. With 22 years of experience under his belt, Indranil talks about moving to Delhi to try professional sports and realizing he wasn't "goo…
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Sports Management: Insider Insights with Neel Shah
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How do you cold-call your way into your dream job in sports? Find out from Neel Shah, who's worked in sports management across India and the US! In this episode, Nadeem talks to Neel about his journey from being the director of fan development of the Major League Soccer to being the Associate Dean at the Global Institute of Sports Business. Neel ta…
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The Grassroots Revolution In Indian Football with Siddarth Sabapathy
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How do we bridge the gap between grassroots sports and elite sports? In this episode, Nadeem talks to Siddarth Sabapathy about kicking off football from the community level to making the Vile Parle Premier League a league of their own! Siddarth is a sports strategist and co-founder of Sporko- a sports management company that develops and promotes s…
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Beyond the Finish Line: Insights into the Running World with P. Venkatraman
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Here's why you should run for your life! Nadeem talks to P. Venkatraman, Founder of YouTooCanRun, about all the reasons why running is the mother of all sports. They unpack how running became a 700-crore industry with over 1600 events across the country. Mr Venkatraman is a US-certified race director and running coach, with two Guinness World Recor…
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India's Million-Dollar Esports Industry with Jaikishan Malik & Varun Gavankar
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Does playing games for hours make you a professional athlete? In this episode, Nadeem speaks to Jaikishan Malik and Varun Gavankar about the evolution of Esports and how the million-dollar industry had its humble origins in two PC games- Warcraft and Counter-Strike 1.6. Jaikishan- Alliance and Partnership Manager and Varun- Digital and Content Mana…
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Content Evolution: Shaping Indian Sports Narratives with Chintan Shah
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From predictors and polls to visual play-by-plays, find out how sports is more of an experience than ever! In this episode, Nadeems talks to Chintan Shah, Director of Content Management at Sportz Interactive- a digital media agency aimed at revolutionizing the fan experience of sports. They discuss how interactive content can reimagine fan engageme…
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The Power of Sports Commentary with Vishnu Warrier
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What happens if you goof up on live TV with millions of people watching? In this episode, Nadeem talks to Vishnu Warrier, a sports presenter for Star Sports with over 6 years of experience commentating for tournaments like the Indian Super League, the Indian Premier League and the Cricket World Cup. Join us as we discuss with him what goes on insid…
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Mastering Media Management in Cricket with Nishad Pai Vaidya
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Can the right media strategy turn a loss into a win? What are the strategies and innovations that go into managing the public image of legendary institutions and teams? Nadeem sits down with Nishad Pai Vaidya, who was the media manager for Gujarat Lions, the Indian Premier League, and Gujarat Titans, and a Cricket Reporter with BBC. He has been in …
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How was the IPL successfully managed during the Covid lockdown? How can a grassroots football team raise funds? Can E-Sport athletes earn enough to buy a Mustang? And can you turn your love for sports into a career? Find the answers to all these questions with 'Beyond The Field', your all-access pass to the business side of sports. This one-of-a-ki…
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6.2 Tale of two princes: Dantidurga and Nandivarman
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The Pallava Empire is sliding into anarchy. All its hopes are pinned on a twelve year old boy from Cambodia. We follow his winding path to power. Also in this episode: the origin story of a poet-saint, some brutal medieval punishment, and an elephant hat. https://tinyurl.com/hw5mezkhBy Kit Patrick
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6.1 Ascending the peak: Dantidurga and the founding of the Rashtrakuta empire
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A young prince rises to found an empire. We tell the story of his rise in three ritual baths. Also in this episode: how running a medieval Indian court is like writing an essay, the most imperial of all imperial banners, and death himself dies. https://tinyurl.com/hw5mezkh
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JP Morgan to Vlogging: Bushra Siddique’s Digital Entrepreneurial Journey
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Step into the world of vlogging with Bushra Siddique in this episode. From her early days at J.P. Morgan to becoming a vlogging sensation, Bushra shares her journey. Discover her transition into vlogging. Learn about her strategies for building an authentic follower base and what brands value in vloggers. Find out how motherhood and COVID-19 challe…
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Mastering Business Abroad: Janani’s Startup Chronicles from India to the UK
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Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into the incredible journey of entrepreneur Janani Prasad, the visionary founder of MojoStack, a cutting-edge tech company. Janani takes us on a captivating ride from her roots in India to her entrepreneurial endeavors in the UK.Discover the stark differences between launching startups in India and the …
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Content Creation & Mental Health: Inside the Mind of Rakin Absar
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Join us for an exciting episode featuring Rakin Absar, also known as Mr. Absar. In this Q&A session, we cover various topics, including Rakin's journey in the media industry in Bangladesh, his advocacy for mental health, and his effective marketing strategies. Discover how he handles audience criticism, and his valuable tips for aspiring content cr…
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Resilience Rewritten: Elroy D'Souza's Story of Triumph
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Join us as we welcome back Elroy D'Souza, an extraordinary video editor who defied the odds to achieve remarkable success. Hear how he transformed initial struggles into opportunities, launching his own video production house and securing a UK client from India. Experience his incredible intern experience at a prestigious Bollywood studio followed …
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"The Power of Perseverance: Ajara's Inspirational Journey"
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In this second episode of Season-3, we present to you multi award winning fashion entrepreneur, Aditi Kumar. 🎉She is the Founder and Managing Director of ‘Ajara by Aditi Kumar’; it’s a Luxury Indian-wear brand focusing on hand-embroidery. She is also a full-time humanitarian who uses her work as a platform to spread social awareness and support hum…
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The Last Episode.. w/ Just Us | Edition #5
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Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are here with a rather sad announcement. Stay tuned, as there’s a lot to be conversed.By IVM Podcasts
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Brawl With Monkeys & 'MAUUT' Experience w/ Urjita Wani
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Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow stand-up comedian and host of the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast - Urjita Wani!By IVM Podcasts
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Rowdy Moments At Comedy Shows And More w/ Noel Cordeiro
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Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow comedian and host of the Radical Measures Podcast - Noel Cordeiro! In the episode, they talked about : - Why his RMP co-host & fellow comedian Gaurav Pawar is funny literally ‘everywhere’ - Gaurav at open-mics & the ‘g***d mara’ story - When the client doesn’t underst…
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Fishing Ya Phishing w/ Just Us | Edition #4
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Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are back w/ another edition of #JustUs! And this time their stories are from the mountains & performance stage!!!By IVM Podcasts
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Lockdown Success: The Inspiring Story of a National-Award-Winning Wedding Photographer
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In this first episode of Season-3, we present to you multi award winning wedding hybrid photographer, Veronika Joy. She is the Founder & Visual Storyteller of ‘Veronika Joy Fine Art Photography & Film’.Veronika made the most out of the 2020 lockdown being super productive by learning and turning her skills into a full time successful business.Veron…
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Scams, Culture & Society Ki Dikkatein w/ Preeti Vangani
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Welcome to Varta Lab! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by poet, writer & educator, and old friend - Preeti Vangani!By IVM Podcasts
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On Varta Lab this week, we’re back with another edition of #JustUs, where just us (Aakash & Navin) are there to bring you stories from our chaotic yet somehow beautiful lives :)By IVM Podcasts
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Fights Of Dilli & Aspirants Journey w/ Abhilash Thapliyal
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Welcome to Varta Lab! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by RJ, Actor & Host - Abhilash Thapliyal aka SK Sir from our favorite web series, Aspirants!By IVM Podcasts
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Stage Fights & Music Festivals w/ Sidd Coutto
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On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by songwriter & multi-instrumentalist - Sidd Coutto! Over the past two decades, Sidd has played multiple roles in numerous bands, notably, drummer of Zero, singer of Helga’s Fun Castle, frontman of Tough on Tobacco, multi-instrumentalist with Ankur & The Ghalat Family as well as Vir Das’ Alien Chutn…
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Rahul Dravid's No Smoking PSA & Modern-Day Parenting w/ Lola Kutty aka Anu Menon
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Welcome to Varta Lab! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by Actress & Comedian - Anu Menon aka popular nostalgia character - Lola Kutty!By IVM Podcasts
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Thunder Thighs, Situationships & Movies w/ Abbas Momin
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This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Abbas Momin - Host of ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast & a creator at IVM. After several reschedulings (cause of him being a coworker :P), we have finally got Abbas on the show!By IVM Podcasts
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Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Anshu Patni - CEO, Web3 & Gaming at Mythoverse Studios & a fellow Podcaster.By IVM Podcasts
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Music Love & A Blown Up Cooker w/ Nush Lewis
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This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Singer/Songwriter & Harpist, Nush Lewis. The first ever Harpist on the show, yay! With moody vocal lines, pensive compositions, combined with a unique production ethos, her musicality can best be described as minimal acoustic, with intricate melodic lines set upon ephemeral soundscapes.…
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This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Harun Robert aka ROB, yes - THE ROB!! Rob used to host one of India’s most popular art-based television shows - MAD. The artistic nostalgia in this episode is on another level!By IVM Podcasts
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Lucky Clothes & Movies w/ Siddharth Menon
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This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Siddharth Menon. Siddharth Menon is an Indian film, television and theater actor. He is best known for his roles in Loev, Rajwade and Sons and Karwaan.By IVM Podcasts
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Comedy, Massages & Celebrity Interviews w/ ALOK V Menon
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This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by ALOK V Menon. ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artist their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition.By IVM Podcasts
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Ek Aur Saal Khatam | Just Us | Edition #2
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With the year ending, we bring you the last episode of ‘nonsensical but still funny’ storytelling from 2022. This week on #VartaLab, we’re back with another edition of #JustUs, catching up on life and sharing stories that matter, well, maybe not so much, but who cares.By IVM Podcasts
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The Real Khana Khazana Episode w/ Shubhra Chatterji
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On #VartaLab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by Director & Screenwriter Shubhra Chatterji, AKA History Wali! Shubhra became a popular figure after she began hosting the show 'History On A Plate' on her Instagram Live. Her love for storytelling & food is what got her here on this god-forsaken podcast!…
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The Queen Of The Universe, Sushant Divgikar aka Rani KoHEnur
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On #VartaLab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by THE Sushant Divgikar, aka Rani KoHEnur! Sushant Divgikar is an Indian model, actor, singer, columnist, psychologist, motivational speaker, drag queen, pageant director, and video jockey. And also the one from whom Navin gets all the gossip.By IVM Podcasts
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Memes, Peanuts & Andheri w/ Balram Vishwakarma
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This week on #VartaLabS4, we have Balram Vishwakarma joining us, who has come all the way from Andheri West for this episode. Balram is a writer, content creator, and the Janmdata of the popular meme page - Andheri West Shit Posting. Balram spoke to Aakash & Navin about a bunch of stuff, tune in to the episode to hear about all of them.…
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Orkut Days, School Diaries & ART w/ Neethi
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This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by illustrator & muralist, Neethi. Neethi is an old friend of Aakash and an exceptional artist who has worked on projects with giants like Google, Instagram, Whatsapp, Adobe & more.By IVM Podcasts
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From Shararat To Social Media w/ Shruti Seth
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This week on #VartaLabS4, joining Aakash & Navin in the studio is the Shararat girl, Shruti Seth! An actress, a VJ, and now sadly, a part of our podcast. Another ‘what a nostalgia’ moment on the show.By IVM Podcasts
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The Days Of Dictionaries & NSFW Talks | Just Us | Edition #1
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This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are doing the first edition of ‘Just Us’ where instead of having a guest join them, they share stories amongst themselves & catch up on life. In the episode, they have a lot of NSFW stuff to talk aboutBy IVM Podcasts
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This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by stand-up comedian & friend - Kunal Rao, AKA Krao! In the episode, the three of them talk about quizzes & quizzing storiesBy IVM Podcasts
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Filmmaking & The Content World w/ Hridaye A Nagpal
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This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by Hridaye A Nagpal, a writer, director & producer. Shooting across the country with Navin, he has now decided to show up at the IVM Studios for our humble podcastBy IVM Podcasts
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NH7 & Professional Relationships ft. Savinay & Nayantara
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This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by Savinay & Nayantara from Misfits Inc. Misfits Inc. is a boutique agency functioning as a collaborative community to represent the finest talent across music, comedy, visual & performing artsBy IVM Podcasts
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Signs Of True Love & State Of Indian Journalism w/ Punit Pania
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This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow comedian, friend & life-coach-in-denial, Punit Pania! In the episode, the three of them chat about why farts are the sign of true love & what's the problem with Indian journalism space!By IVM Podcasts
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On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by Harshit Misra, aka Hashbass, a musician & producer originating from New Delhi. In the episode, Aakash, Navin & Harshit share stories about bass guitars, Bombay life & fake BMC guysBy IVM Podcasts
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An Episode About Cats, D*cks & Art w/ Santanu Hazarika
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On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have Santanu Hazarika, a multidisciplinary autodidact visual artist based in Mumbai. He dropped out of engineering to become the first ever Red Bull World Doodle Art Champion in 2014.By IVM Podcasts
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Learning About Rats, Godfathers & Van Gogh w/ Sejal Bhat
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On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have Sejal Bhat joining Aakash & Navin. Sejal is a stand-up comedian who has also been a contestant on Amazon Prime Video’s Comicstaan. And she has come on the show with an important questionBy IVM Podcasts
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Acting Life & The Days Of Struggle w/ Chandan Roy Sanyal
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On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have Chandan Roy Sanyal joining Aakash & Navin. Chandan is a very talented actor who has made appearances in popular web series like Aashram & has been a part of legendary movies like Rang De Basanti & Kaminey.By IVM Podcasts
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Vicky-Katrina Wedding & SRK Simping w/ Vishaal Rasquinha
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On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we are joined by Emcee & as he likes to call him - an entertainment designer, Vishaal Rasquinha! Vishaal, Aakash & Navin indulge in many talks & stories involving a lot many weddings!By IVM Podcasts
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