Best Vatsala Malik Podcasts (2024)

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Season V - Episode 4 - Dr Anoop Saraf - Psychiatrist 29:56

5y ago29:56

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They say Mental wellness is equally important as Physical well-being. Today we are talking to Dr Anoop Saraf who is a Psychiatrist consultant for old age patients dealing with mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, dementia and acute depression to name few of many. Let's hear Anoop's journey into the world of Psychiatry and some of the chal…

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Season V - Episode 3 - Sarah Belal - Lawyer and Founder of JPP 42:04

5y ago42:04

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Our guest today is Sarah Belal. She is an executive director and founder of Justice Project Pakistan (JPP). Justice Project Pakistan focuses on unlawful juvenile detention, police torture, mentally-challenged offenders and prisoners on death row in Pakistan and abroad. Their recent project, No Time To Sleep sparked widespread debate in Pakistan reg…

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Season V - Episode 2 - Lucky - Music Producer 34:34

5+ y ago34:34

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Today our guest is the founder of Inite Music. Lucky is a music producer based of London and He helps singers, songwriters and musicians by providing them with an opportunity to record professionally in his studio. Let’s hear Lucky’s journey into the world of Music.

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Season V - Episode 1 - Abdul Basit - Peace Ambassador 30:45

5+ y ago30:45

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Peace Ambassador

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S IV - EP 013: Gautam Aggarwal - Cybersecurity (Part 3 of 3) 13:15

5+ y ago13:15

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The final episode of the 3 part series on Cybersecurity and also of 2018. In this episode, we will cover the ?future landscape of the Security Industry and learnings from some of the recent cyber threats. Also highlighting few of the skillsets required in choosing Cybersecurity as a career path and help mitigate and tackle future cyber threats.…

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S IV - EP 012: Gautam Aggarwal - Cybersecurity (Part 2 of 3) 14:01

5+ y ago14:01

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We are delighted to bring 2nd of the 3 part series in conversation with the very passionate and dynamic Gaurav Aggarwal, Chief Marketing Officer of NSS Labs.In this episode, we will talk about the importance of companies like NSS labs who tackle Cybersecurity threat in the market with bespoke offerings to corporates of the world.…

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S IV - EP 011: Gautam Aggarwal - Cybersecurity (Part 1 of 3) 24:14

5+ y ago24:14

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Recent data breaches by hackers on Airlines and Hotel industries, ransomware attacks on government systems, Billions of dollars of theft through Bank and Swift interface are few of the major challenges Large Corporates, Governments and Individuals around the world faces in this day and age of Cyberspace. The threat of cyber attacks has evolved to s…

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S IV - EP 010: Ankur Sharma - Director of ITW Playworx UK 31:24

5+ y ago31:24

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Ever wondered how are a day in a life of the people and the firm behind the celebrity management, event management, brand endorsement, tour management of some of your favourites from the world of entertainment and sports. Today we are talking to ITW Playworx, which is the entertainment, media & communication arm of ITW Consulting based out of India…

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S IV - EP 009: Nayan Gala & Gaurav Singh - Venture Capitalists 36:23

5+ y ago36:23

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Few of the challenges a startup faces in the market are to raise seed capital, company registration, tax structure, accounting etc. "Venture capitalists" not just help raise the much-needed capital for the startups but also add value to the overall business acumen and plan the growth path. We are talking to one such VC firm in London called JPIN. C…

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S IV - EP 008: Aditya Joshi - Co-Founder of Greendeck 33:08

5+ y ago33:08

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"Startup" is a common buzzword which is associated with early-stage tech companies who are challenging the incumbents of various sectors. Today we are chatting with Aditya Joshi, he is a 26-year-old co-founder of an Indian based startup called "Greendeck", who has recently been awarded as "Retail week startup of the year 2018".Aditya is Bits Pilani…

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S IV - EP 007: Sheroes of India - 20th Century - Freedom Movement 24:56

5+ y ago24:56

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We are delighted to present 4 episodes series called "Sheroes of India" dedicated to the History of Indian Women and their contribution to the Indian Society.The 4th and last episode of sheroes of India is to highlight the all-important freedom movement against British Raj, liberation movement for women and women as revolutionaries of 20th century …

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S IV - EP 006: Sheroes of India - Indian Renaissance 32:22

6y ago32:22

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We are delighted to present 4 episodes series called "Sheroes of India" dedicated to the History of Indian Women.3rd episode highlights some of the key events of the India Renaissance. Today's podcast is a narration of some of the women social reformists of the 19th Century India.

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S IV - EP 005: Sheroes of India - The 13th Century India 31:46

6y ago31:46

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We are delighted to present 4 episodes series called "Sheroes of India" dedicated to the History of Indian Women.2nd episode of "Sheroes of India" series highlights the introduction of "Parda" and "Sati" in the 13th century India. This period also introduces Islam to the region.Today's podcast is a narration of some of the brave women warriors of t…

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S IV - EP 004: Sheroes of India - Vedic Period 24:38

6y ago24:38

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We are delighted to present 4 episodes series called "Sheroes of India" dedicated to the History of Indian Women. We have collaborated with a passionate historian Ina Chabbra and together we have attempted to celebrate women from all walks of life, religion and social status who have helped shaped the history of Indian Society. Today's podcast is a…

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S IV - EP 003: Amy Aroona-Pallavi - Pole Dancing 24:49

6y ago24:49

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Our guest today has adopted a fitness routine which has erotic connotation attached to it. I am talking about Pole dancing. Amy is very passionate and proud of her achievements on the pole which demands core strength and technique to achieve some of the moves on a single vertical pole.Let's understand Pole dancing as an alternative to some of the f…

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S IV - EP 002: Riccha Grrover - Advanced Social Work Practitioner - UK Gov 34:46

6y ago34:46

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Social workers are trained professionals who use their skill sets to help and alleviate communities and individuals suffering from social deprivation. Our guest today is Riccha Grrover who is an "Advanced Social Work Practitioner Child Services"with UK Government. She has been instrumental in bringing positive changes to the struggling and problem …

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S IV - EP 001: Dr. Anand Kumar - Executive Director & Dy CEO of Union Bank of India (UK) Ltd 37:56

6y ago37:56

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Our guest today is Dy CEO of Union Bank of India (UK) Ltd. Dr Anand Kumar is one of the nicest bankers I've met, he juggles his day job in the city with a very noble cause of providing vocational training to the young adults of his village in Bihar through an initiative Kusum foundation. He is a firm believer of ISR i.e. Individual social responsib…

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S III - EP 014: Asifa Lahore - Britain's First Muslim Drag Queen 35:17

6y ago35:17

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LGBT is a term collectively used to describe individuals within our society based on their sexual preferences.Our guest today is Asifa Lahore, Asifa was born as a gay man who became Britain's first Muslim Drag Queen and made a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. Asifa has decided to go through Sex reassignment surgery and undergoing ho…

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S III - EP 013: Rahul Aggarwal - Co-Founder of Travel The Unknown 33:55

6y ago33:55

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What comes first to your mind when you think of a holiday? Sunny, breezy locales, sandy beaches, fun safaris, magical deserts..or more? Wouldn’t it be nice if you were to be taken on roads less travelled, paths unexplored and experience the warmth of people for an experience of a lifetime? Well, then come explore the journey of Rahul, co-founder of…

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S III - EP 012: Kajal Mehta - Well-being Coach & Nutritionist 32:11

6+ y ago32:11

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In today’s world, we are becoming conscious of our eating habits and constantly evolving and adapting to our appetizing needs. Our guest today is Kajal Mehta, she is a Wellbeing Coach and a Nutritionist. Today Kajal is the owner of a progressive business, however to reach this level Kajal had to go through a real hardship and heartache in her perso…

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S III - EP 011: Wasim Ahmed - Pharmacist Entrepreneur 34:09

6+ y ago34:09

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If you are one of those pharmacists who has always been interested in owning your own business then you would be interested to hear from our guest of the day, Wasim Ahmed. Wasim's heritage is from Pakistan and like many Asian families who immigrated to The UK for a better future lead his parents to take that leap of faith. Wasim is a pharmacist by …

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S III - EP 010: Rehana Ameer - Councillor in City of London 31:16

6+ y ago31:16

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The City of London is the financial capital of the world; with over 500 banks, Foreign exchanges, London Stock Exchange, Lloyds of London Insurance market and home to 100s of non-banking Financial institutions contributing almost 3% of The UK's GDP. Our guest today is Rehana Ameer, born and brought up in Chennai, India. Rehana with her sheer determ…

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S III - EP 009: Manjeet Hirani - Non-Fiction Writer & Commercial Pilot 31:08

6+ y ago31:08

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Manjeet Hirani is a serving Senior Commander Pilot with Air India. She is the better half of Rajkumar Hirani who is one of the most successful directors in the Indian Film Industry. Her latest stint with writing a non-fiction book called "How to be Human" has won her accolades across the world. We caught up with Manjeet in London after her book lau…

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S III - EP 008: Vijay Goel - Corporate Lawyer 27:52

6+ y ago27:52

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Our guest today is a very dynamic, influential and a man with ample humility. He is a partner in one of the biggest Indian law firm in the UK. His remit involves various Government, Corporate and philanthropic projects across UK India and African Corridor. Nick Clegg, Mukesh Ambani, Her Majesty The Queen and Narendra Modi are few of the elites in t…

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S III - EP 007: Harvinder Paul & Nitin Tyagi - World Transformation Day 32:27

6+ y ago32:27

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World transformation day is a collaborative initiative to bring meaningful change to the human race. In this episode, I caught up with Harinder Paul who is a co-founder of this movement along with Nitin Tyagi who is the founder of Golden Sunrise an organisation providing transformational life coaching to individuals.Let’s hear from both of them and…

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S III - EP 006: Kavita Teckchandani - Early Intervention Adviser 28:56

6+ y ago28:56

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a group of developmental disorders. People with ASD often have Ongoing social problems that include difficulty communicating and interacting with others.Our guest today is Kavita Teckchandani, she is an Early Intervention Advisor working with NHS. Let's hear from her some of the common misconceptions a…

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S III - EP 005: Hannah Xu - Tax Accountant 29:51

6+ y ago29:51

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Our guest today is Hannah Xu. She runs her own accountancy firm out of Moorgate in London. Her business model is catered to the niche population of Medical professionals. Her approach to entrepreneurship is very different to widely perceived shrewdness required to run a business. She believes in the healthy aspect of working culture and philanthrop…

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S III - EP 004: Divya Kohli - Yogini (Yoga Instructor) 33:16

6+ y ago33:16

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The existence of Yoga can be traced back to over 5,000 years ago. The early writings on yoga were transcribed on the palm leaves that were easily damaged, destroyed or lost. In spite the lack of written transcripts, Yoga has grown organically out of India and embedded itself into the world's wellness regime. Our guest today is Divya Kohli, she is a…

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S III - EP 003: Vinay - Awareness on Child Sexual Abuse 28:14

6+ y ago28:14

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MeToo is a social media campaign that was spread across Hollywood last year after sexual allegations by actresses against Harvey Weinstein. Soon after we heard about Kevin Spacey's story of sexual misconduct on a minor. Sexual misconduct is a harsh reality of our society and Today we are talking to Vinay, who had approached us to talk about a distu…

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S III - EP 002: Dr Bhavjit Kaur - Aesthetic Doctor 30:21

6+ y ago30:21

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Aesthetics explores the Perception and appreciation of beauty. We all want to look and feel about ourselves in a way that suits our surroundings. Sometimes that perception changes to obsession and even depression. Today we have Dr Bhavjit Kaur who successfully runs a health and aesthetic clinic in London and will be addressing and sharing her exper…

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S III - EP 001: Karun Soni - Professional Artist 28:40

6+ y ago28:40

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Hi Everyone and welcome to the inaugural episode of 2018. Our first guest is Karun Soni, he is both creative and pragmatic towards his style of art and brands his commissions as "Dotty Art". He wears dual hats of a fulltime IT professional and a passionate artist who is creating his own niche with the dotty style of painting. Let's hear from a youn…

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S II - EP 014 : Pranita Salunke - Lifestyle Transformational Therapist 34:02

6+ y ago34:02

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Our guest today is Pranita Salunke, she is a lifestyle transformational therapist whose motto is to create awareness and help individuals with chronic diseases like hypertension, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and help change their lifestyle habits to achieve Body and Mind balance. Let's hear from Pranita about the services she provides unde…

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S II - EP 013 : Subodh Joshi & Sujay Sohani - Founders of SKVP 33:27

6+ y ago33:27

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If you love Street food like Vada pav, dabeli, misal pav or pav bhaji then definitely you have been to Mumbai and if not then you don't have to go to Mumbai for that anymore. It is very much available in Mumbai style here in London. And the guys who are doing it right are the visionaries Subodh Joshi and Sujay Sohani the founders of Shree Krishna V…

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S II - EP 012 : Sauj Phagre - Bitcoin & Blockchain 33:54

6+ y ago33:54

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The topic of discussion today is speculative trading of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies that are making headlines across various media platforms. My guest today is a Technopreneur, Sauj Phagre who is a keen researcher on the trading of cryptocurrencies and runs a successful peer-to-peer lending business. Lets find out what's the fuss about Crypt…

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S II - EP 011: Sina & Jay Patel - Organ Donation 33:39

6+ y ago33:39

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At any one time around 7,000 people in the UK are waiting for an organ transplant, but due to a shortage of organs up to 1000 of these will die waiting. Almost 200 of these are under the age of 18. Our guests today are Sina and Jay Patel, who are an inspirational example of practical and logical parents in many ways. After losing their 3.5-year-old…

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S II - EP 010: Shivani Prabhune - Patisserie Chef 31:53

6+ y ago31:53

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Our Guest today is Shivani Prabhune, who have managed to follow her passion and established her own specialised cake business called Gateaux Boutique which she operates from the kitchen of her home. We caught up with Shivani to understand a bit more about her venture and its future roadmap of collaboration with Restaurants, Cafes and online marketp…

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S II - EP 009: Dhwanee Thakkar - Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist 31:23

6+ y ago31:23

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Cancer is an unfortunate word we hear regularly these days. There are Charities, marathons, tv advertisements etc creating awareness of the disease. Our guest today is Dhwanee Thakkar who is a paediatric haematologist- oncologist i.e Dr specialising in cancer in children. Let's hear from her some of the facts and challenges of the profession.…

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S II - EP 008: Taha Coburn-Kutay - Chairman (UKABC) 35:36

6+ y ago35:36

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Our guest today is an Entrepreneur who has raised through the ranks of the corporate world, working in diverse sectors from Banking to Media to eventually now managing various business and initiatives across the UK, Asia and African corridor. An Enigmatic personality originally from Kashmir who has made London his home. Let's hear from Taha Coburn-…

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S II - EP 007: Shuba Rao - Business Psychologist 29:35

7y ago29:35

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Our societies mirror events that impact us at a given point in time and how developed and progressive we are perceived. This week’s episode touches upon the work and life of Shuba Rao. Shuba directs the Shift Collective, an organisation with a simple goal of social reform, at the very level it truly matters.An LSE alumnus with an extensive voluntee…

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S II - EP 006: Archana Dave - Secondary School Teacher 31:03

7y ago31:03

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Education in our society has achieved a vital status. Some consider it essential, for some, it's a status symbol, some can't afford it and some simply don't believe in the system. However, the core of this establishment is the "Teachers" who are committed to bringing positive change to a young and developing mind. Archana Dave is a Secondary School…

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S II - EP 005: Deepak Mahajan - Flying Instructor 35:46

7y ago35:46

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As they say "The engine is the heart of an aeroplane, but the pilot is its soul". Today we are talking to one such Soul, Deepak Mahajan runs a private flying school called The London Airsports, providing lessons to all the flying enthusiasts who always wanted to pursue flying as a hobby or a career. Let's talk to Deepak and find out about a profess…

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S II - EP 004: Karishma Kashyap - Corporate Social Responsibility 36:18

7y ago36:18

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has diverse definitions and practices around the world. But the crux of it is an attempt by a corporation to improve the society. Let's understand a story of one such organisation and its workforce that is making big strides in changing the landscape of Rural India. Our guest today is Karishma Kashyap who throu…

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S II - EP 003: Ina Chhabra - Historian 38:15

7y ago38:15

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A vibrant city with strong political set up, attracting some of the most powerful empires and kingdoms from the 12th century onwards to democratic elected parties of modern age India. Dhilli, Dilli, Delhi and New Delhi, The Capital of India has evolved and embraced diverse cultures, food and architecture over the past few centuries. We are joined t…

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S II - EP 002: Ravi Bhanot - Ayurveda/Chairperson for Diwali in London 2017 34:10

7y ago34:10

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Diwali is a festival which is embraced by nationalities around the world. DIL’s popularity over the years have successfully showcased a cultural event in the heart of London. Backed by Mayor of London, it is the biggest Diwali festival celebrated outside India. Ravi Bhanot is the man in charge this year to make this festival a success. Ravi is the …

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S II - EP 001: Scarlett Wilson - Bollywood Actress 38:36

7y ago38:36

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Bollywood has evolved to be one of the most followed movie industries in the world. From anti-gravitational fighting scenes to time-travelling dance sequences to fantasy world of love and drama, we have accepted and followed this entertainment industry with an utmost passion.We are joined by Scarlett Wilson whose life journey into Bollywood is no l…

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S I - EP 014: Pooja Poddar - NHS Nursing 32:32

7y ago32:32

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We're joined this week by Pooja Poddar, a nursing professional with the NHS.In this episode, we discuss a very important topic that is more common than we think. IVF, a journey that several couples undergo is one that is not only challenging due to the medical nature of it, but is more difficult to tackle due to the associated societal perceptions …

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S I - EP 013: Preeti Deo - Food Blogger 31:35

7y ago31:35

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Building on from the popularity of the good 'ol Indian cuisine, regional Indian food is quickly making a mark within the culinary scene here. With numerous new age restaurants now offering authentic Bengali, southern Indian, Srilankan, and other local fares, there's surely place for everyone to experiment with our rapidly adapting tastebuds.This we…

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S I - EP 012: Rahul Ithape - CEO & Founder of Nakshi.com 36:44

7y ago36:44

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Discovering a trusted, genuine resource to purchase some affordable, handmade artwork or an antique item can be a real challenge, especially when living abroad wanting a piece of India in your homes.Rahul Ithape, via his unique venture, Nakshi Arts, is committed to bring you a vast range of home decor items, artwork, fashion wear and several other …

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S I - EP 011: Rohini Rathour - Life & Business Coach 31:11

7y ago31:11

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Isn't it nice if your profession leads to a light bulb moment, bright enough for you to fire up your own business? Well, that's pretty much how Rohini, an ex-fund manager started her venture.Rohini, an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) alumna figured that while it's a no brainer to put the buck on established/secure set-ups, it's the smaller one…

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S I - EP 010: Makinder Chahal - LGBT Activist 36:59

7y ago36:59

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There is a voice, waiting to be heard all over the world. A voice that we contain the moment it grows louder. A voice that simply wants to rise, connect, and just be – like most of us.Imagine living in a place where we constantly have to watch what we do and how we go about our lives. Most of all, how would it feel to be subjected to a society with…

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