"The whole of science is nothing more than the refinement of everyday thinking" ~ Albert Einstein In this episode, I speak with Dr. K Ratna - Secretary of the Dr. KV Rao Scientific Society, Hyderabad - on her continuing efforts to empower students with a love for science. The Society was formed in 2001 with a view to promoting and popularising scie…

Happy New Year! I do hope 2022 turns out to be healthier, more successful and safer year for all of us. At the start of the year, I speak to Smita Bharti - an incredible champion of human rights, a writer and director - about Creating Safe Spaces for ourselves and everyone around us. It is easier said than done.. and Smita with her team at Sakshi i…

Travelling and working to empower communities around the world has earned UN Diplomat Raja Karthikeya a treasure of experiences. Hear him speak about his own journey through education and his insights on the evolution of the socio-cultural ecosystem we live in.By Anuj Gurwara

From being a fly on the wall, silently observing the world around, to understanding the synchrony between the science of chemistry, the art of poetry and the journey of life... this wonderfully talented poet and storyteller - Rakesh Tiwari - has come a long way and has far to go! I pause him in between his incessant yet incredible rhyming and liste…

What happens when a seasoned news-person becomes an educator? Journalist-Author-Educator TS Sudhir talks about his mission to help and mentor students from all over the country and provide them with academic as well as emotional support. He talks about the evolution of society alongside the education infrastructure of the country, the impact of Cov…

Acclaimed Casting Director & ace storyteller Tess Joseph talks about her love for storytelling in its myriad forms, the stories of her past that have shaped her today and how empathy and resonance can bring the world closer. Happy listening! RadioLab The Actor’s Mind Smartless Slowdown Kind World 10 Things That Scare Me Tess Joseph: Instagram Tess …

A conversation with ace photographer - Bhushan Bagadia - about how being a dancer on stage led him to finding his place behind the camera! Listen to him talk about how he has lived his life by the mantra - "Go with the Flow" instead of attempting to predict and bend the future to our will - an exercise rooted in futility.…

Shantanu Anand (Poet. V.P - Content & Community, Kommune; founder - Airplane Poetry Movement) talks about his ongoing romance with the world of poetry, spoken word and storytelling, his endeavour to make more and more people fall in love with the art form! Recommendations: Anis Mojgani - Rock Out Anis Mojgani - For Those Who Can Still Ride In Airpl…

The idea of success, for me, has always been pursuing that which your heart truly desires, come what may. No matter what the hardship, no matter what challenges or struggles lie in my path. To be able to identify what interests you and pursue it with focus and discipline, is perhaps the secret to success or better yet, happiness. The joy is in the …

The study of History… from classes in school that left me yawning as a child, to an experience as an adult that leaves me curious with wide-eyed fascination. The more I observe the world around me - asking questions or pointing fingers based on identity - the more I feel we need to learn, at a young age, about our collective journey. I talk to Muse…

Stepping out of a comfort zone is possibly the most difficult decision all of us face in our daily lives. From pursuing unrealised dreams to trying out new experiences; from unlearning old habits to allowing ourselves to evolve from week to week - we often choose to remain stuck in a never-ending cycle of tried-and-tested actions while wishing to s…

More than 50% of India's population is below the age of 25 and more than 65% below 35. The voices of such a large and significant population - their mushrooming dreams, desires and aspirations - are often relegated to the back of the room or dismissed as being juvenile or inexperienced. Yet, the youngest digital population in the world is doing all…

We are privileged as human beings. From facial muscles to gestures, from speaking in thousands of languages to creating an infinite spectrum of artistic expression, we are gifted with a heightened sense of communication when compared to any other species of animals. Yet, Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) affects almost 75% of the population! W…

Episode language: Hindi Himani Bundela recently shot to fame with her spirited appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati (2021). Her presence on the show, brimming with positivity and joy, was a treat to watch. She did go on to win Rs.1 Crore; the first visually-impaired contestant on the show to do so. As the country celebrated her much-deserved victory…

Teaching, for Mr.Gurwara, began in 1969 as a passion. Emerging from humble beginnings in Jhansi, he followed his inner voice across the country before settling down in Hyderabad and starting his own school in 1984. Today, over five decades later, having educated hundreds of thousands of students, teaching for him is beyond being a passion or dare I…

"Your career is what you're paid for. Your purpose is what you're made for!" Mohammed Salman Farshori, has come a long way from being a talented, happy-go-lucky teenager in Hyderabad to becoming one of the pillars of the community in the United States. In this episode, we reminisce over the schooling we received as students in the 90s, the aspects …

To be able to spend a life from childhood to adulthood alongside my teacher has been a privilege and a blessing. Irvinder Ma'am is my first teacher, ever. Someone who taught me how to talk. She helped lay the foundation for my career as a Public Speaker and an Entertainment & Communications Professional. More than that, I have shared a beautiful fr…

Welcome to EdTalk with Anuj! Here's a glimpse into what a typical school morning was for me... and how that led me to creating this podcast. Happy listening! Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBy Anuj Gurwara