Best Radio One HT Smartcast Podcasts (2025)

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INSIDER SECRETS of Indian Stand-up Comedy Culture, Writing Tips & AIB Nostalgia 55:47

8h ago55:47

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This Women’s Day special episode of Call Him Curious features an unfiltered and insightful conversation with comedian Supriya Joshi, hosted by Shikhar Varshney. As one of India’s most fearless and hilarious voices in comedy, Supriya shares her journey in stand-up, challenges of being a female comic, the pressure to create viral content, and the evo…

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True Indian Horror Stories ft. ‪Khooni Monday‬ 1:08:33

14d ago1:08:33

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Brace yourself for the scariest episode of Call Him Curious podcast as we dive deep into the world of Indian horror, paranormal stories, tantrik vidhya and spine-chilling myths with none other than Divay Agarwal aka Khooni Monday – India’s biggest horror storyteller on YouTube. In this gripping conversation, Divay breaks down what truly makes horro…

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Love, Cheating, Marriage Laws & Relationship Struggles 45:39

24d ago45:39

45:39

Love isn’t always a fairytale—it’s complicated, emotional, and sometimes heartbreaking. In this Valentine’s Day special episode of Call Him Curious, Shikhar Varshney is joined by Lovely Sharma & Aditya Rao to uncover the real struggles in relationships, marriage, and modern dating. We dive deep into cheating, insecurity, trust issues, and why marri…

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The Office Rant Podcast ft. Aashi Sahni 42:58

27d ago42:58

42:58

In this episode of Call Him Curious podcast, host Shikhar Varshney sits down with Aashi Sahni, a content creator who transitioned from corporate life to digital fame. Aashi shares her journey—from experimenting with TikTok filters during the lockdown to becoming a creator at Let's Droom. She candidly discusses workplace culture, gender biases in th…

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Ami Ganatra Shares Unknown Mahabharat Facts 57:18

2M ago57:18

57:18

In the latest episode of Call Him Curious podcast, host Shikhar Varshney is in conversation with author Ami Ganatra who delves into the aftermath of the Mahabharata war, shedding light on the Pandavas' final journey, the roles of Dronacharya, Bhishma, and Parashurama, and the complexities of Karna's character. Discover how Draupadi's portrayal has …

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Behind the Scenes of India’s Creator Economy ft. Tusharr Kumar, CEO, OML 39:27

2M ago39:27

39:27

What goes into managing the biggest names in entertainment? In this episode of Call Him Curious podcast, host Shikhar Varshney chats with Tusharr Kumar, CEO of OML, about the evolving entertainment industry. Tusharr reveals the business of live shows, influencer marketing metrics, and the behind-the-scenes challenges of signing and managing artists…

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Peepal Baba on Osho's Teachings, Highway Conditions, Drugs and More 1:08:47

3M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

In this episode of Call Him Curious, host Shikhar Varshney chats with @PeepalBaba-Givemetrees, a leading environmentalist who has planted over 20 million trees in India. Peepal Baba discusses urgent environmental issues, the impact of climate change, and the need for a unified approach to ecological challenges in India. He also shares personal stor…

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MOST FUN PODCAST with Harshita Gupta | Love, Trust, Break-up, S*X 49:33

4M ago49:33

49:33

A full-on gossip episode with Harshita Gupta aka SoHarshi to discuss her journey, life lessons, and her newly released book, "Unloved: The Art of Moving On."From personal stories about trust, love, and self-discovery to her perspective on relationships in the social media era, Harshita opens up with host Shikhar Varshney like never before. Highligh…

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The India You Don’t Know: A Cultural Dive with Dr. Masooma Rizvi 34:29

4M ago34:29

34:29

Timestamps: 1:38 - 3:25 – Art is not Mainstream! 3:26 - 5:27 – Attention Span & Art 5:28 - 7:55 – Ayodhya Airport Artwork 7:56 - 8:44 – What’s Special in Patna? 8:45 - 10:15 – The India We Don’t Know 10:16 - 14:19 – India & the World 14:20 - 16:00 – Religion & Logic 16:01 - 17:17 – How art is conceptualized. 17:18 - 23:32 – Museums & Paintings 23:3…

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Health risks you should avoid ft. Ambika Dutt 49:57

4M ago49:57

49:57

Wondering how to take control of your health with simple daily changes? In this episode of Call Him Curious, host Shikhar Varshney chats with nutritionist and social media influencer Ambika Dutt, to unpack critical topics around daily health, nutrition, and fitness. This engaging conversation covers everything from the truth about sugar’s impact on…

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What Happens When You Apply Bhagavad Gita to Your Daily Life? 1:14:31

4M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Struggling with self-identity and mental peace? Join Gauranga Das Prabhu in this enlightening episode of Call Him Curious with host Shikhar Varshney as he dive deep into overcoming an identity crisis through the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and Shri Krishna’s teachings. Learn how spirituality and understanding your "Mann" can positively tra…

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Honey Singh vs Badshah, Saturday-Saturday Controversy Breakdown ft. Indeep Bakshi 39:54

4M ago39:54

39:54

In this episode of Call Him Curious podcast, host Shikhar Varshney gets into a conversation with Indeep Bakshi and dives deep into one of the most talked-about controversies in the Indian Music Scene—the Honey Singh vs Badshah clash over the hit song Saturday-Saturday. How did this song become a battleground for two of India's biggest rappers? We’l…

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Sustainability Meets Style: Redefining Fashion | Ft. MooMaya - Nitin Kapoor 17:08

5M ago17:08

17:08

Welcome to the brand new episode of The Startup Beat! In this episode, host Sarthak Kaushik dives into the incredible entrepreneurship journey. Joining him is Nitin Kapoor from MooMaya, a visionary who took a bold leap of faith to turn his dreams into reality. Together, they explore the challenges Nitin faced, the lessons he learned along the way, …

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Leading the Way: Ananya Birla's Motivational Journey 37:06

1+ y ago37:06

37:06

In the second episode, our host Hrishi is in conversation with Ananya Birla Founder of Svatantra Microfin Private Limited. Together they will dive into the intriguing world of an entrepreneur who's making waves in the microfinance sector. Our guest recently made headlines with the acquisition of Chaitanya Fin Credit, propelling their first venture,…

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Navigating Leadership with Vani Gopalan in the Tech Landscape 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

28:30

In the first episode, our host, Hrishi, is joined by Vani Gopalan, IT Director - Asia Pac & India CoE Head at Flowserve Corporation. Vani discusses mentorship, leadership, essential qualities for women in leadership roles, and the requisite skill sets for both internal and external stakeholders. She also delves into the topic of hybrid cloud infras…

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Relocating Using Tech! 27:12

2+ y ago27:12

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Up-skilling The Gap Between College Education & Getting A Job! 19:00

2+ y ago19:00

19:00

Founded in 2021, ed tech startup FunctionUp operates a pay-after-placement model and trains students in backend engineering, coding, and programming subjects. In 2021, serial entrepreneurs Bharat Gupta and Pritesh Kumar founded FunctionUp to bridge the gap between college education and the skills required for a job. Y-Combinator-backed FunctionUp i…

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Solving India's Water Problem! 19:09

2+ y ago19:09

19:09

Bengaluru-based watertech startup Uravu Labs uses solar energy and non-polluting chemical desiccants like Silica to adsorb water from the air, sterilise it, and prepare for consumption. Founded in 2019 by Pardeep Garg, Swapnil Shrivastav, Venkatesh R and Govinda Balaji, Uravu Labs is dedicated to building an ‘atmospheric water generator’ that runs …

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Re-'packaging' Entrepreneurship! 15:21

2+ y ago15:21

15:21

An ecopreneur by passion and a professional engineer, Surabhi Shah is responsible for Carragreen's marketing, finances, and product manufacturing. She is passionate about yoga and design. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law team are known for shattering social norms and are on a mission to offer customised, biodegradable, non-toxic, and eco-frien…

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The Youngest Contestant On Shark Tank India 14:12

2+ y ago14:12

14:12

13-year-old Anoushka Jolly, the founder, and CEO of InnerArk Blocktech Private Limited, Anti Bullying Squad (ABS), and Kavach, The Mobile App, is from Gurugram. She defines herself as an 8th grader who loves writing, entrepreneurship, and psychology. When she presented her idea on Shark Tank India, she was the youngest contestant. She has gained at…

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Making Investment In India's Start-up Ecosystem Accessible To Everyone! 15:35

2+ y ago15:35

15:35

What did you do when you were 16? Goofed around, played, and joked?A child prodigy and two-time entrepreneur Krishna Maggo manages an online platform for startups to raise money. When his board exams were postponed to 2021, Krishna founded his first business and used the free time to launch "GrowwVenture," a platform for angel investing.He then con…

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India's 100th Unicorn & How They Did It! 16:31

2+ y ago16:31

16:31

OPEN is a neo-banking startup based in Bengaluru that is focused on small businesses, enabling them to manage cash flows, automate accounting and get easy access to credit lines. The account has all the tools that are required by a small business to send and receive payments, combined with an AI-based accounting engine that automates bookkeeping an…

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How Reels are changing the way content is created on Instagram 17:22

2+ y ago17:22

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Meta (formerly Facebook) organised a creator meet-up in Bangalore, to celebrate creators from Karnataka, and the way they are using Reels as a global stage to grow and be discovered.In this episode of Tech for Change, host Kay Machado is in conversation with Mr Manish Chopra, Director and Head of Partnerships, Meta to talk about how Reels are chang…

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Cybercrime up 18% in Mumbai, actual numbers may be even more 5:22

2+ y ago5:22

5:22

The NCRB report shows cyber offences rose by 18% in Mumbai in 2021 but the actual numbers may be much more as many cases have gone unreported or many written complaints were not converted into FIRs. Tune in to know more about the NCRB report with RJ Rohini!By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Bagging the National Technology Business Incubator Award! 13:11

2+ y ago13:11

13:11

Global warming is real and sustainable development is the only way around it and CCAMP is on a mission to bring it to life. The Bengaluru-based research foundation bagged the National Technology Business Incubator Award. The sustainable development-focused firm ‘Sea6Energy’, which uses seaweed to create plant health bioactives, was incubated by C-C…

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Police Issue Advisory for Ganpati Immersion, Prohibits Entry of Heavy Vehicles 4:04

2+ y ago4:04

4:04

This year, the ten-day festival of Ganeshotsav will begin on Wednesday, August 31. Keeping in mind the festival and the Ganpati visarjan that will be followed, the Mumbai police issued a traffic advisory. What's the good news and what you should keep in mind before travelling? Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!…

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Mumbai gears up for Ganesh Chaturthi, traffic police make elaborate arrangements 4:12

2+ y ago4:12

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In this episode of Mumbai Smart news, RJ Rohini talks about the Mumbai traffic police being geared up with elaborate arrangements for the 10-day Ganeshotsav beginning August 31. According to traffic police officers, five traffic police control rooms will be set up at essential immersion places.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Mumbai's local train ticket check 4:17

2+ y ago4:17

4:17

In this episode of Mumbai Smart news, RJ Rohini talks about Mumbai's local train ticket check as Mumbai Locals have intensified their ticketless traveling check, mainly on AC travels. Tune in to get more Mumbai updates.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Over three lakh Mumbaiites bitten by stray dogs since 2018 5:10

2+ y ago5:10

5:10

Over three lakh Mumbaiites have been bitten by stray dogs since 2018, the state government admitted before the state legislative council on Wednesday. Tune in to know more with RJ Rohini.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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No more free street parking for residents; BMC to start pilot in four wards 4:36

2+ y ago4:36

4:36

BMC will implement paid on-street parking in four administrative wards in the city, which will allow citizens to park their vehicles in designated areas under CCTV surveillance. Tune in to this episode as RJ Rohini explains how you will get a designated parking spot.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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How can we remove the mundane tasks that hinder the creation of a start-up? 19:44

2+ y ago19:44

19:44

So, you have decided to establish a start-up. You have presented your ideas to investors, you have the groundwork ready, as well as a list of potential employees. But where do you go from there? How do you navigate the messy world of taxes and paperwork and laws surrounding businesses?Udita Pal and Ankit Parasher realised that there is a great need…

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Doctors report an increase in neck and back pain cases as a result of road potholes 3:47

2+ y ago3:47

3:47

According to Doctors, an average of 150 cases of spine and neck pain issues are attended on an OPD basis of which five to 10 per cent of the cases are of bikers who ride daily to go to the offices as there are more pothole issues during the rainy season. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Maharashtra celebrates Dahi Handi, over 200 injured in Mumbai 5:12

2+ y ago5:12

5:12

At least 222 Dahi Handi participants suffered injuries across Mumbai while forming pyramids where the festival was celebrated on a grand scale on Friday. How did the government react to the situation? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Mumbai may see moderate to heavy rain; mercury expected to stay below 27 degrees 3:16

2+ y ago3:16

3:16

Mumbai witnessed heavy showers on Tuesday as the rain intensity increased in the city after a gap of a few days, temperature in Mumbai is expected to hover around 27 degrees as the city may witness moderate to heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Trends in Healthcare That You Never Saw Coming! 19:19

2+ y ago19:19

19:19

Soraj Dhanai and A Vijayarajan founded Innaccel. The company uses Biodesign to identify and validate critical unmet needs in India through a 3-4 month clinical immersion at a partner hospital. They have designed products like an AI-powered fetal heart rate monitor for mothers in labor or after 36 weeks of gestation. It claims to be more accurate, r…

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75 years of Independence and summation of Political for dummies 18:11

2+ y ago18:11

18:11

In this episode of Politics for Dummies, RJ Aniket and Professor KP Fabian talk about the 75 years of India's Independence, and the meaning of freedom. They will also celebrate the success of 50 episodes of Politics of Dummies. Tune in to know more.By Radio One - HT Smartcast

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China - Taiwan Relationship 32:15

2+ y ago32:15

32:15

In this episode of Politics for Dummies, RJ Aniket and Professor KP Fabian talk about the China and Taiwan Relationship and Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, and her " fake as Products" comment on China. Later on, the assassination of Nancy and the threat of World War 3 were also discussed. Tune in to know more.…

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Waterlogging was intense at areas in Marine Drive 4:54

2+ y ago4:54

4:54

Residents and elected public representatives stated that waterlogging was intense at areas in Marine Drive where Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) construction work is ongoing. Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Mumbai Auto-Taxi Unions Demand Hike in Fare after Hike in CNG Prices 3:58

2+ y ago3:58

3:58

Auto and taxi unions in Mumbai have demanded an increase in the minimum fare due to the recent hike in CNG prices. What are the demands of the auto drivers and are they planning to go on a strike soon? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Mumbai Police to Launch 'Operation Reunited' to find missing children 3:56

2+ y ago3:56

3:56

Mumbai Police will soon launch an initiative to reunite missing or abducted children with their families. The ‘Operation Reunited’ will be started on August 15, the country’s 75th Independence Day, and go on till September 15. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know how we can contribute to this initiative.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Building The Circular Economy Of Waste With Tech! 26:32

2+ y ago26:32

26:32

Waste is the biggest problem that India is facing right now, and there are about 1.4 lakh tonnes of solid waste generated every day.Recykal, hopes to solve that problem by unlocking a circular economy, where waste is also used as raw material for more products.The Hyderabad-based firm has a hyperlocal infrastructure to connect waste collectors in t…

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BMC says Mithi river rejuvenation work will begin in October 4:41

2+ y ago4:41

4:41

Come October and the BMC will commence the much-awaited rejuvenation of the Mithi river to mitigate flooding and improve the quality of water, officials said. But how will BMC manage the residents living around? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Mumbai on orange alert till Aug 10 4:10

2+ y ago4:10

4:10

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) weather station at Santacruz, which is the base weather station for Mumbai, received 31.3mm of rain till 5:30 pm on Sunday. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Crimes on Mumbai Railway Down 5:13

2+ y ago5:13

5:13

Crimes recorded on the railways in the Mumbai region in the first half of the year were 62% lower in number than in the same period in pre-pandemic 2019. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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BMC to cancel licenses of Bandra shop owners aiding illegal hawkers 4:40

2+ y ago4:40

4:40

Cracking down on illegal hawkers, BMC H (west) ward in Bandra has said that it will cancel licenses of shop owners on Hill Road who encourage hawkers by renting their shops. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Iraq's Parliament and the country's Political Crisis 16:55

2+ y ago16:55

16:55

In this episode of Politics for Dummies, RJ Aniket and Professor KP Fabian talk about the Storming of Iraq's Parliament and the reason behind the parliament storm. Later on, they also discussed Iraq's Political Crisis and why AI- Sadr has rejected Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's candidacy as PM. Tune in to know more about this topic and also the question…

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Swine flu cases spiked in July; don’t panic, say doctors 5:03

2+ y ago5:03

5:03

Mumbai reported 105 H1N1 cases last month against 21 in July 2021, data from the public health department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) shows. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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The Carbon Finance Market Just Got A Tech Upgrade! 22:51

2+ y ago22:51

22:51

With global warming and climate change being the most pressing issues today, businesses are hurrying up to reduce their carbon footprint.With this in mind, Saurabh Saraf and Ankit Mathur founded OffsetFarm, which is building on the Polygon blockchain, enabling investors to pre-finance climate projects that are listed on the platform. The investment…

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City got 45% excess rainfall in July, next active spell around August 5 3:56

2+ y ago3:56

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A monsoon trough in the vicinity of coastal Maharashtra is also expected to shift southward of its normal position around August 5, which will lead to another active rain spell in and around Mumbai, according to IMD. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Vegetable prices ‘on fire’, scale Rs 100-120 a kg 4:04

2+ y ago4:04

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Following the increase in LPG, fuel, and electricity tariffs all in one month, retail prices of vegetables have shot to Rs 100-120 per kilo—even Rs 160 in certain cases, Families that consume only vegetarian meals during the ongoing holy month of Shravan are greatly affected. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!…

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