Best Alok Jha Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 67: Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) - with Vanita Kohli-Khandekar 54:16

1h ago54:16

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do puts the fun in dysfunctional. Vanita Kohli-Khandekar and I revisit the 2015 comedy drama that happens to be one of our favortie films by Zoya. Join us! If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/s…

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Episode 66: Aatish (1994) - with Avneesh, Vikram and Saurabh 1:26:26

27d ago1:26:26

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Aatish: Feel the Fire turns 30 this year. Avneesh Prashar, Saurabh Nair, Vikram Bondal and I celebrate Sanjay Gupta's 1994 action drama, a film that all four of us are fond of. Join us as we look back on — the bromance of Baba and Nawab; Gupta's eye for style, music, action an…

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Trailer: The Modi Raj 4:58

2M ago4:58

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Narendra Modi is one of the most popular politicians on the planet. India’s prime minister is eyeing a third term atop the world’s biggest democracy. A tea-seller’s son, Mr Modi began life an outsider and the man behind the political phenomenon remains hard to fathom. India has become an economic powerhouse during his ten years in charge. But he’s …

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AI and health part one: DrGPT will see you now 45:35

2M ago45:35

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Artificial intelligence is already making its mark in health care—but new, bigger, models promise to improve how patients access services, help doctors spot diseases faster and transform how medical research is done. In the first of two episodes on the potential of AI in health care, we ask: how will patients benefit from the technology behind Chat…

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Episode 65: Sharaabi (1984) - with Alok, Dipta and Shiva 1:40:37

2M ago1:40:37

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Sharaabi (1984) turns 40 this year. Superfans Alok Sharma, Diptakirti Chaudhuri and Shiva Krishnamurthy join me as we celebrate the Prakash Mehra film that gave us one of Amitabh Bachchan's top performances, Bappi-da's ace soundtrack, and some of the most incisive and clear-ey…

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Babbage: Teens and their screens 42:16

3M ago42:16

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Ever since there have been smartphones and social media, there have been concerns about how they might be affecting children. Over the past decade, doctors have seen a decline in mental health in the young in much of the rich world. But whether that rise can be attributed to technology is still a matter of fierce debate. Nevertheless, demands are g…

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Episode 64: Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, Kavaludaari - with Hemanth M Rao 1:21:50

3M ago1:21:50

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Hemanth M Rao joins us to chat about his gripping, noir-ish investigative thriller Kavaludaari and the stirring Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (Side A and Side B). Hemanth also shared his experiences assisting Girish Kasaravalli and co-writing with Sriram Raghavan. Joins us! If you e…

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Losing Weight Can Be Fun 23:52

4M ago23:52

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It doesn’t have to be difficult and boring. It doesn’t have to be insurmountable and impossible. Losing weight can be interesting, engaging and fun. Find out how. Also, look up Go Beyond With AJ on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for more such valuable insights.

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Episode 63: Kohrra, Halahal - with Randeep Jha 1:25:44

4M ago1:25:44

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Randeep Jha joins us for a long chat on his excellent debut feature film Halahal, Netflix's Kohrra, his equally uncompromising short film Kartaa, and Trial by Fire which he co-directed. If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/25778…

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Babbage: The science that built the AI revolution—part one 42:57

5M ago42:57

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What is intelligence? In the middle of the 20th century, the inner workings of the human brain inspired computer scientists to build the first “thinking machines”. But how does human intelligence actually relate to the artificial kind? This is the first episode in a four-part series on the evolution of modern generative AI. What were the scientific…

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Babbage: The hunt for dark matter 43:47

5M ago43:47

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Dark matter is thought to make up around a quarter of the universe, but so far it has eluded detection by all scientific instruments. Scientists know it must exist because of the ways galaxies move and it also explains the large-scale structure of the modern universe. But no-one knows what dark matter actually is. Scientists have been hunting for d…

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Episode 62: Box Office Roundup - with Akkshay Rathie 1:11:00

5M ago1:11:00

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! For cinephiles, cinema halls are like places of worship. Following the long and harsh Covid winter, cinema halls had a massive sunny run in 2023 thanks to Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jawan and Animal. Exhibitor and friend of the podcast, Akkshay Rathie joins us for a chat on — the banne…

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Snow Widows 44:06

5M ago44:06

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Alok Jha revisits one of Antarctica’s most enduring tales of exploration with author and journalist Katherine MacInnes. Her book 'Snow Widows' tells the story of the race for the South Pole, from the perspective of the women whose lives would be forever changed by it: the wives and mothers that Sir Robert Falcon Scott and his expedition team left b…

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The Space Gardener 31:48

6M ago31:48

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Alok Jha talks to NASA astro-botanist Jess Bunchek about growing vegetables in Antarctica – and outer space. Jess started as a botanist and agronomist and, after completing her masters, worked as an astro-botanist at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where she researched space crop production and supported “Veggie” – a vegetable production ch…

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Emperor Penguins 33:06

6M ago33:06

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Alok Jha talks to Dr Peter Fretwell, award-winning cartographer and leading scientist at the British Antarctic Survey, about Antarctica’s most iconic residents – Emperor penguins – and the threats they’re facing from climate change. Peter pioneered the use of satellite imagery to find and monitor polar wildlife – a project that has led to him disco…

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Into the Dark Antarctic Night 39:04

6M ago39:04

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Alok Jha talks to journalist and author Julian Sancton about the harrowing and epic survival story of The Belgica: an early polar expedition gone terribly wrong – with a ship frozen in ice and its crew trapped inside for months of endless polar night. Julian is an editor at The Hollywood Reporter. His writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, Esquire, G…

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Babbage: Sam Altman and Satya Nadella on their vision for AI 45:00

6M ago45:00

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OpenAI and Microsoft are leaders in generative artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI has built GPT-4, one of the world’s most sophisticated large language models (LLMs) and Microsoft is injecting those algorithms into its products, from Word to Windows. At the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-c…

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Dinosaurs in Antarctica 34:12

6M ago34:12

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Dr Susannah Maidment, Principal Researcher in fossil reptiles at London’s Natural History Museum, takes us 100 million years back in time to when Antarctica was a rainforest and home to some of the biggest creatures to ever walk the earth – the dinosaurs! Susannah has a PhD in vertebrate palaeontology from the University of Cambridge and, prior to …

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Polar Preet 38:34

6M ago38:34

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Alok Jha talks to Guinness World Record-breaking polar explorer Preet Chandi MBE – known as Polar Preet – about her extraordinary, inspiring and boundary-breaking achievements in Antarctica. In 2022, Preet became the ninth woman in history to ski solo to the South Pole and the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition on the continent. Th…

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Episode 61: Raakh (1989) - with Aditya Bhattacharya 1:48:40

7M ago1:48:40

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Aditya Bhattacharya's Raakh (1989) is a powder keg of a film. The kind of film which you can't stop thinking about for a day or two, every time you watch it. Aditya joins me for almost a 2-hour long chat on his remarkable debut film, the story behind the film, Aamir Khan, and …

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Weight Loss Can Be Fun! 1:57

7M ago1:57

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The year 2023 ends now. Many of you are making new year resolutions. Do you want to know how to lose weight in a fun way? Listen to this and post your questions.

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Babbage: Science book club 42:23

7M ago42:23

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Books are the original medium for communicating science to the masses. In a holiday special, producer Kunal Patel asks Babbage’s family of correspondents about the books that have inspired them in their careers as science journalists. Host: Alok Jha, The Economist’s science and technology editor. Contributors: Rachel Dobbs, The Economist’s climate …

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What To Do When You Feel Down In Dumps? 18:26

7M ago18:26

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Have you ever felt sad, hopeless, or empty? Do you know anyone who’s lost interest in what he or she used to enjoy earlier? Do you have trouble sleeping, eating, or concentrating? Do you feel guilty, worthless or hopeless? This podcast talks about how to identify signs of depression and what to do in situations like that. Please listen and share yo…

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Babbage: Fei-Fei Li on how to really think about the future of AI 38:58

8M ago38:58

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A year ago, the public launch of ChatGPT took the world by storm and it was followed by many more generative artificial intelligence tools, all with remarkable, human-like abilities. Fears over the existential risks posed by AI have dominated the global conversation around the technology ever since. Fei-Fei Li, a pioneer that helped lay the groundw…

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Episode 60: Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2 (2003) - with Shashanka Ghosh 1:05:15

8M ago1:05:15

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! One of my favorite Arshad Warsi films turns 20 this week. Writer-director Shashanka Ghosh joins me to talk about Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2, a film that was an absolute trip and had banger of a soundtrack that included Kailash Kher's chartbuster Allah Ke Bande. Crazy stories ab…

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Babbage: How to avoid a battery shortage 44:44

9M ago44:44

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In the coming decades, electric vehicles will dominate the roads and renewables will provide energy to homes. But for the green transition to be successful, unprecedented amounts of energy storage is needed. Batteries will be used everywhere—from powering electric vehicles, to providing electricity when the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn’t blo…

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Value Of Friendship 22:34

9M ago22:34

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You’re the average of five people that you spend most of your time with. Who are these five people in your life? Who are your friends? Your friendships will shape your life. What kind of friendships to keep? Listen to this podcast and share your feedback and experiences on my Facebook and Instagram pages.…

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Episode 59: Thoovanathumbikal (1987) - with Bejoy Nambiar 1:05:27

10M ago1:05:27

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Bejoy Nambiar (Shaitan, David, Solo, Taish) joins us for a deep dive of one of his all-time favorites, Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal. We talked about the complex characterizations, Mohanlal's terrific performance, Sumalatha's fascinating Clara and Johnson's timeless backgroun…

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There Is Life Beyond Work 20:25

11M ago20:25

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“I wanted my kids to know me. I wasn’t always there for them.” - Which famous person said this? What would your kids say about you? What would be your biggest regret after retirement or at deathbed? Listen to this podcast to unravel the mystery of work and life. Also, post your thoughts and questions by hitting Go Beyond With AJ on Facebook and Ins…

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Episode 58: Hansal Mehta 1:53:41

11M ago1:53:41

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Hansal Mehta joins us for a chat on two of his early films, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar and Chhal. One's a black comedy about end of innocence. The other's a sharp action drama centered around betrayal. Both films had compelling story lines, terrific cast, great music and both attempte…

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Plan Your Next Day 18:18

11M ago18:18

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How do you ensure that you get most out of your day, any day? What’s it that these successful high-achievers do on daily basis to become extremely effective and efficient? Listen to this podcast and gain more out of your days. Also, join Go Beyond With AJ on Facebook and Instagram to participate in group discussions.…

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Episode 57: Rangeela (1995) - with Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul 1:14:34

12M ago1:14:34

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul, who co-created Scoop and wrote Thappad, joins me for a deep dive of one of her favorite films, Rangeela! We talked about Rangeela's charming old-school writing, the strong lead female character, women in RGV's films, Aamir Khan's method performance, Rah…

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Episode 56: Ram Gopal Varma 1:46:47

1y ago1:46:47

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Fanboy moment! On the eve of Satya's 25th anniversary, a 2-hour-long chat with RGV on everything from Shiva and Raat, to Satya and Company, to Sarkar and Bhoot, to Nishabd and Mast. Unfiltered and unabashed as always, RGV shared some cool insights, stories and anecdotes. Join …

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Episode 55: Vikram Bhatt 1:03:31

1y ago1:03:31

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Vikram Bhatt's Ghulam, a key 90s film and one of Aamir Khan's most popular film, turns 25 this year. Vikram joins me for a wide-ranging chat on Ghulam, music in his films, Raaz and the horror genre, his early days assisting Mukul Anand and Mahesh Bhatt, his streaming platform,…

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Feeling Down? Motivation Is The Key. 21:41

1y ago21:41

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Are there days when you get up and don’t feel like doing anything? When even getting out of the bed is an uphill task? When you dread going out and facing the world? When you just want to be left alone? Well, then you must listen to this podcast as it would help you deal better with days like this. Do share your views on my page Go Beyond With AJ o…

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Episode 54: Zanjeer (1973) - with Diptakirti Chaudhuri 1:05:11

1y ago1:05:11

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Amitabh Bachchan's breakout film was Zanjeer (1973). The film not only proved to be the breakout vehicle for India's biggest superstar and cultural icon, but it also ushered in the Bachchan-Salim-Javed era and the trend of action dramas. Diptakirti Chaudhuri, a lifelong Hindi …

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Fear & Respect 17:44

1+ y ago17:44

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What’s the difference between fear and respect? Which one is more effective in a particular situation? Which one should we invoke for better compliance? Which emotion leads to better quality output at work? Listen to this podcast to understand the difference between the two and also to learn which emotion to deploy where. Visit “Go Beyond with AJ”o…

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Episode 53: Jubilee - with Atul Sabharwal and Vikramaditya Motwane 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! I really enjoyed the new period drama Jubilee, set in the 40s and 50s, and centered on the aspiration and ambition of a group of people from the world of Hindi cinema. I got a chance to pick the brains of writer Atul Sabharwal (Powder, Aurangzeb, Class of 83) and director/show…

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Episode 52: Tashan (2008) - with Vijay Krishna Acharya 1:25:47

1+ y ago1:25:47

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Tashan (2008) turns 15 this year. Writer-director Vijay Krishna Acharya joins me as we look back on the YRF film that tried to break new ground and tried to do it in style. We chatted about writing the film, the terrific soundtrack, the nods, the action, and its reception. An …

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Extreme by Design 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

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Alok Jha talks to award-winning polar architect Hugh Broughton, to find out what it takes to design buildings where people can live – and even thrive – in the world’s most extreme conditions. In 2005 Hugh’s practice won an international competition to design the UK’s most southerly Antarctic research station – Halley VI. The modular elevated base w…

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Episode 51: Imtiaz Ali's Socha Na Tha (2005) - with Kanika Katyal 1:40:06

1+ y ago1:40:06

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Imtiaz Ali's exploration of romance and relationships stands out among his peers. Kanika Katyal, a freelance culture writer and Imtiaz Ali superfan joins me as we try to deconstruct the filmmaker's storytelling, focussing on his debut film, Socha Na Tha (2005). Join us! Now, y…

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All Models are Wrong 38:33

1+ y ago38:33

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Alok Jha talks to climate scientist Dr Tamsin Edwards about how her pioneering work in modelling the impact of ice sheet and glacier melt on rising sea levels is predicting the future of the planet. Tamsin is an award-winning science communicator, including through her blog for the Public Library of Science, articles for the Guardian, and co-presen…

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The Ice Maiden 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

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Alok Jha talks to record-breaking explorer and UK Antarctic Heritage Trust's Head of Operations Sophie Montagne, one of the British Army’s Ice Maidens team, which in 2018, became the first all-female team to cross Antarctica using muscle power alone. Sophie trained in Arctic Norway with the Royal Marines and the Norwegian Army, learning how to surv…

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Creatures of the Frozen Seas 34:54

1+ y ago34:54

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Alok Jha talks to Marine Biologist Dr Huw Griffiths about the weird & wonderful life that is being discovered underwater in Antarctica; teaching us incredible things about our planet’s deep past, and even revealing some secrets of the universe. Huw has worked for the British Antarctic Survey for over 20 years, studying the animals that live at the …

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Birdgirl in Antarctica 34:17

1+ y ago34:17

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Alok Jha talks to Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl, the British-Bangladeshi birder, race activist and environmentalist, about travelling to Antarctica and the impact the frozen continent has had on her climate activism. Mya-Rose’s memoir, Birdgirl, published by Penguin in June 2022, shares her journey to activism and joy through birding, during a deepe…

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Episode 50: Agneepath (1990) - with Amborish Roychoudhury 1:26:14

1+ y ago1:26:14

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! National Film Award-winning author Amborish Roychoudhury joins me for a deep dive of one of my favorite films produced by Dharma Productions, Agneepath (1990). Directed by Mukul Anand, Agneepath was ahead of its time and was never fully appreciated. This episode is our small a…

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Conduct Your Meetings Well 8:47

1+ y ago8:47

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How many times has it happened that you’ve been to a meeting or attended a call and realised that it was a total waste of your time? How do you ensure that you conduct effective meetings or that you attend only those meetings where you’re adding value or receiving value? To know the answer, listen to this podcast and share your feedback and opinion…

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Dan Snow: Searching for Endurance 44:24

1+ y ago44:24

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Alok Jha talks to award-winning history broadcaster and best-selling author Dan Snow about being part of the Endurance22 mission and what it was like to witness the extraordinary moment Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship was found at the bottom of the Weddell Sea. Dan has made dozens of TV shows for the BBC, Discovery, and other broadcasters and hos…

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Season 3 Trailer 3:22

1+ y ago3:22

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In Season three of A Voyage to Antarctica, presenter Alok Jha (The Economist) and guests including historian Dan Snow and birder, activist and environmentalist  Mya-Rose Craig (aka Birdgirl), will delve into the extraordinary human stories of the wildest place on the planet. Unearthing Antarctica’s hidden treasures; telling untold stories of discov…

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Episode 49: Favorite films of 2022 1:50:36

1+ y ago1:50:36

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Listeners join in to chat about some of our favorite films of 2022! Sandeep Padhi, Amey Pandit and Anirudh Somani join me as we reflect on RRR, Gangubai, Me Vasantrao, Kantara, Monica O My Darling, Jhund, Laal Singh Chaddha, Toolsidas Jr., and Jersey. We also chatted about Raj…

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