Vedanth Nuggehalli Podcasts

Season 6 Episode 16: In this episode, I interview a Filmmaker. We talk about his travels across Australia , the process to film under water and so much more. Visit https://www.jonas-geisler.com/en/start/ to know more about this work. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to e…

Season 6 Episode 15: Ever wondered about the difference between a rally race and auto cross? In this episode, I interview, Uday Pilani a motor car racer and a philanthropist. We talk about what it takes to race and dwell into the exciting world of motor sport. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/cur…

Season 6 Episode 14: In this episode, I interview Dawn Neo, who is a food geek and an also an avid gamer. We talk about food, gaming, travelling and many more interesting things. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes, visit curiousvedanth.com To listen at …

Season 6 Episode 13: In this episode, I interview Kristina Yolanda, an expert on plastic recycling. We talk about how plastic affects our environment, its importance and what we can do to solve the issue of marine plastic waste. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlie…

Season 6 Episode 12: In this episode, I interview Tushaar Bajaj, the co-founder of Virtus Motors, an electric vehicle design, development and manufacturing company. We talk about how electric vehicles are designed and manufactured, and about the future of automobiles. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook…

Season 6 Episode 11: In this episode, I interview Dr. Brinda Poojary PhD, a scientist and research consultant at the India Animal Fund. We talk about the history of animal testing and how it is becoming obsolete with the development of science. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To …

Season 6 Episode 10: In this heart-warming episode, I interview Rohini Kamath, who is the program manager, corporate social responsibility at Cisco, in India. We talk about how Cisco identifies causes to support and evaluates the programs, how Cisco employees support causes through their pay-roll giving, and many things more. Follow my Facebook pag…

Season 6 Episode 9: In this episode, I interview Anuj Gurwara, who is an award winning singer, an actor, an emcee, a voice artist, a radio jockey and a television show host. We talk about his journey to becoming a playback singer, the process of dubbing movies into other languages, and so much more! Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcomin…

Season 6 Episode 8: In this episode, I interview Nisha Mohan, a human resource professional and an author. Nisha shares the process of developing an idea into a novel and a method of self-publishing books. These are the links to purchase her books : Murder At Seebe Lake An Unforgettable Holiday: What Happens When Love Has No Boundaries Follow my Fa…

Season 6 Episode 7: In this episode, I interview Jim Karani, a lawyer working to protect endangered wildlife in Africa. He works with the rangers and the police to bring poachers and traffickers to justice. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes, visit curi…

Season 6 Episode 6: In this episode, I interview Sachin Bangera, the Vice President of Celebrity & Public Relations, PETA India. We talk about the impact that celebrities and the media have to raise awareness on animal rights issues. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to e…

Season 6 Episode 5: In this episode, I interview Anand Siva, the CEO of India Animal Fund. We talk about the need for this newly launched initiative and his vision for the fund. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes, visit curiousvedanth.com To listen at l…

Season 6 Episode 4: In this episode, I interview Lien-Huong Trinh, who is the Vietnam Programme Coordinator for Shrimp Welfare Project. We talk about the need to improve the welfare of farmed shrimp, and what the organisation is doing to help this issue. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousve…

Season 6 Episode 03: In this very special episode, I interview Mr. Ed Elliott, who is the Head of The Perse School, Cambridge, UK. We talk about the school's values, how teaching has evolved over time, and his experiences visiting The Perse School, Singapore recently. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook…

Season 6 Episode 02: In this episode, I interview Nitya Naresh, who is a creative art therapist and an actor who has acted in Telugu & Malayalam movies. We talk about how she uses different forms of art in therapy, and her transition from being an actor to a therapist. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.faceboo…

Season 6 Episode 01: In this Season's premiere episode, I interview Dr. Shan Goh, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, University of Hertfordshire, UK. We talk about anti-microbial resistance, and phages - a virus which can infect and kill some kinds of bateria. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curio…

Season 5 Episode 24: In this Season Finale episode, I interview Lefteris Statharas, who is a science podcaster and a blogger. We talk about the importance of communicating science to a broader audience and compare notes on how we make our respective podcasts. You can read his blogs and listen to his podcasts called "Lefteris asks science" at your c…

Season 5 Episode 23: In this episode, I interview Jessica Lane, senior program officer at IREX. We talk about how she helps build the capacity of civil society, educators, and media actors to positively contribute to the development of their communities. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousve…

Season 5 Episode 22: In this episode, I interview Tarun Jain who is a Philatelist and a Numismatist. We talk about the importance of his collection and how to start a collection. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes, visit curiousvedanth.com To listen at …

Season 5 Episode 21: In this Indian Independence Day special episode, I interview Sub Lieutenant (SLt) Riti Singh Bhatia, who is one of the first two women, along with SLt Kumudini Tyagi, to have earned their wings for operating in Indian Navy warships. We talk about life on warships and what her role is. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on u…

Season 5 Episode 20: In this episode, I interview Manju Gupta an educationalist. We talk about how teaching has changed over the years and her experiences as a teacher. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes, visit curiousvedanth.com To listen at leisure on…

Season 5 Episode 19: In this episode, I interview Rajendra Kulkarni, the founder and director of Xplore Academy. He teaches Vedic math, logic and memorization techniques to both students and teachers. If you are interested join his course please call him at +919845251996 Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.faceb…

Season 5 Episode 18: In this episode, I interview Sumbal Waqas, a corporate finance specialist. We talk about banks, interest rates, how to spot fake notes and be safe from financial scams. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes, visit curiousvedanth.com To…

Season 5 Episode 17: In this episode, I interview George Jacobs, an Educator and Vegan activist. We talk about how to lead a compassionate life and our interdependence with animals. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes, visit curiousvedanth.com To listen …

Season 5 Episode 16: In this episode, I interview Mishika Singh, a lawyer who provides legal aid to the poor through Neev, an organisation she founded. We talk about why some people don't have access to justice and how Neev helps them. You can find out more about the work done by Neev - Foundation for legal aid at https://www.neevlegalaid.com/ Foll…

Season 5 Episode 15: In this episode, I interview Rajat Ojha, who is the creator of India's first metaverse PartyNite. We talk about the metaverse and its uses in gaming and beyond. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes, visit curiousvedanth.com To lis…

Season 5 Episode 14: In this episode, I interview Dolly, who is the two-time Sarpanch from Bihar’s Shadipur village. We talk about what a Sarpanch does, and how she left her job in multi-national companies to move to a village and contest the local-body gram panchayat elections. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https…

Season 5 Episode 13: In this episode, I interview Dr. Vijayalakshmi Balekundri, who is the first lady cardiologist of Karnataka, and the first paediatric cardiologist in South India. We talk about her experience in treating children, and a few tips to maintain a healthy heart. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https:/…

Season 5 Episode 12: In this episode, I interview Sean Noronha, a commercial deep sea diver. He has also worked as a flight attendant, and is an avid photographer. We talk about his experiences exploring the bottom of the sea. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earl…

Season 5 Episode 11: In this episode, I interview Murali Ayyappan, a cyber security expert. We talk about the risks in cyber space, how we can keep safe and avoid getting scammed. Listen in, to learn simple tips to be cyber safe. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to e…

Season 5 Episode 10: In this episode, I interview Cassandra Nazareth, the managing trustee of Nazareth Foundation, which provides entrepreneurship training for tribal women in Aarey Forest and Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai, India. We talk about the Save Aarey movement, and about the initiatives taken towards empowering the tribals from thes…

Season 5 Episode 9: In this episode, I interview Kalpana Ramesh, a Hyderabad-based architect who advocates for water conservation in residential apartments and office blocks through rainwater harvesting. We talk about the importance of rainwater harvesting and her experiences restoring step wells. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcom…

Season 5 Episode 8: In this episode, I interview Angel Lau, the Asia coordinator for Open Wing Alliance. We talk about how the alliance is bringing together animal groups from around the world to help chickens lead a better life. Here are some of the links mentioned in the episode: Open Wing Alliance: http://openwingalliance.org/ Animal Alliance As…

Season 5 Episode 7: In this episode, I interview Travis Woodford, my swimming coach and a triathlete who represented Singapore in The Youth Olympics. We talk about how he started his journey as an athlete and his experience running and biking in different parts of the world. He also gives important tips on how to keep healthy. Follow my Facebook pa…

Season 5 Episode 6: In this episode, I interview Vandana Shastry, who is a social activist and an environmentalist . We talk about her work helping the visually impaired as a scribe, working to help create a zero waste kitchen and her experience training BMTC staff on preventing harassment on public transport. Follow my Facebook page to get updates…

Season 5 Episode 5: In this episode, I interview Rani Wilfred, who is a realtor, a biker, and an animal rescuer. We talk about how to choose a house, how to make a decision on renting or buying a house, and many other things in the real estate business. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiou…

Season 5 Episode 4: In this 100th episode, I interview a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Sowmya Reddy. We talk about her inspirations and aspirations, the hardships people faced during COVID and how she mobilised relief. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen…

Season 5 Episode 3: In this episode, I interview Dr Kate Hartcher, Sr. Animal Scientist at Global Food Partners (GFP). We talk about how GFP helps egg producers transition to cage-free egg production. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes visit curious…

Season 5 Episode 2: In this episode, I interview Dr Galyna Kogut, who is the President of the Ukrainian Club, Singapore. We talk about the war in Ukraine, the history of the conflict and what we can do to help bring peace. Fun fact: Did you know that Ukraine has 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming e…

Season 5 Episode 1: I start the new season by interviewing Yuan Oeij, the Chairperson of the Privé Group. We talk about his journey from being a Chartered Accountant to founding and running the Privé group in Singapore, his experience incorporating plant-based food into the menu at Privé and other restaurants. Follow my Facebook page to get updates…

Season 4 Episode 24: In this season finale episode, I interview Haven, the co-founder of Fish Welfare Initiative. We talk about fish feeling pain, things that are wrong with modern aquaculture and how we can help improve their lives. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen …

Season 4 Episode 23: In this episode, I interview Anuradha Sawhney, the former Chief Functionary of PETA India, who currently runs Bombay Cheese Company and Meethi Kahani, which makes vegan cheese and vegan Indian desserts. We talk about her journey from working at a leather buying company to running these businesses, and her experiences at PETA In…

Season 4 Episode 22: In this episode, I interview Corrina Vali, the Director of Growth at Fortify Health. Fortify Health is an iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 fortification initiative, funded by a GiveWell Incubation Grant. To know more about Fortify Health visit https://www.fortifyhealth.global. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcom…

Season 4 Episode 21: In this episode, I interview Rahul Singh, a banker turned author. He has authored An Atheist gets the Gita, Engineering to Ikigai and You Know the Glory, Not the Story. We talk about how to find your Ikigai and what children can learn from the Gita. All the books authored by Rahul are available on Amazon. Follow my Facebook pag…

Season 4 Episode 20: In this episode, I interview Shashank Suryanarayanan, a software professional. We talk about how software applications are developed and our common love for board games. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes visit curiousvedanth.co…

Season 4 Episode 19: In this episode, I interview Dr. Ashok Menon, a General Surgeon. We talk about the history of surgery and his experience growing up as the child of an Airforce officer. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes visit curiousvedanth.com…

Season 4 Episode 18: In this episode, I interview Achala, co-founder of Let's Live Together, an organisation that helps find homes for homeless dogs in Bangalore, India. We talk about why there are streets dogs, and why people should adopt dogs and not buy them. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.c…

Season 4 Episode 17: In this episode, I interview Roshna Bala Keen, a civil rights attorney. We talk about why civil rights are important and how to protect rights. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes visit curiousvedanth.com To listen at leisure on …

Season 4 Episode 16: In this episode, I interview Vandhana Bala, who is the General Counsel for Global Food Partners. We talk about how she came about being an animal lawyer, the role of Impact Alliance, her camping experiences, and a lot more, in a super fun chat! Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.faceboo…

Season 4 Episode 15: In this episode, I interview Dr. Amulya who is a paediatric cardiologist. We talk about how paediatric cardiologist diagnoses heart issues in children and how one can maintain a healthy heart. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on the upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiousvedanth/ To listen to earlier episodes …