Best Sandhya Surendran Podcasts (2024)

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Sandhya Surendran and Nidhi Salian - The legal profession in India is a boys’ club and we need to break that 26:05

25d ago26:05

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Sandhya Surendran is a media entertainment & tech lawyer. Nidhi Salian is a former lawyer and filmmaker. 1 Sandhya Surendran + 1 Nidhi Salian = 2 Lawyers talking about how the legal profession is not always what it looks like in the movies, their experiences as women in a male dominated field and how the stereotype of a “lawyer” may not be a woman …

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Daphimanroi and Dakiwanri Warjri - We want to bust misconceptions around North East cuisine and showcase Khasi food 21:18

1d ago21:18

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On this episode of Limitless, Ahsaas Channa learns all about Khasi food from chef sisters Daphimanroi and Dakiwanri Warjri from Shillong, who share their native cuisine with diners across the country through their food pop-up project, Symbai. Daphi and Daki bust myths about North-Eastern cuisines, talk about what makes Khasi food stand out amongst …

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Apeksha Shah - Who better to serve the tech needs of a retail giant like Trent, than a robust in-house IT Team 12:49

10d ago12:49

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On this episode of Westside Stories, Apeksha Shah, Deputy Head of IT for Application and Infra Services at Trent talks about how, over her long career at the company, she’s seen the IT team grow from 5 people to 150, how they are constantly looking for new ways to improve processes at Trent and how no matter the time of day or night, she and her te…

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Wesness X Goya: Why Cook? 10:41

17d ago10:41

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A loving Punjabi family More than 1 hot gobi paratha (with a generous topping of white butter) Some below average watercolour paintings A bowl of sambar with lots of veggies 1 recipe for a classic whiskey sour (in the prettiest cocktail glass you can find) And a whole lot of self-love In the first episode of Wesness, Anisha Rachel Oommen, founder o…

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Urooj Ashfaq - It’s easier to joke about your feelings than to be vulnerable 29:01

1M ago29:01

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This season on Limitless by Westside, our new host Ahsaas Channa makes her podcast host debut with a fellow newcomer – or rather the winner of the Best Newcomer Award at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival – stand-up comedian Urooj Ashfaq. They chat about overcoming stage fright, how doing back-to-back shows helped Urooj build her stamina as …

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Limitless by Westside: Season 2 Trailer 1:27

1M ago1:27

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Kicking off a brand new season of Limitless, the show brings a new set of hosts that represent diversity and variety and to broaden the scope of what is limitless. First-time host Ahsaas Channa interviews inspiring women who haven’t taken the beaten path on Limitless with Ahsaas. Our brand new series, Wesness, looks at building a community that emb…

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Episode 19: In Conversation with Rumpa Banerjee 1:30:22

3M ago1:30:22

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Send us a text In conversation with Rumpa Banerjee, Head of Marketing, Communication & Member Relations at the Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS). IPRS was established in 1969 and has been a witness to all the major milestones achieved by the music industry. Today, for an artist, registering with a copyright society is a non-negotiable and in …

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Antara Bhide and Priyakanta Laishram - I want to see representation of queer people in the media as normal people 23:22

4M ago23:22

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On this special episode of Two’s Company, to celebrate Pride month, we have theatre practitioner and Assistant Professor of Dramatic Literature in Kala Academy, Antara Bhide and actor, writer and filmmaker behind Manipur’s first queer movie, Priyakanta Laishram. They chat about the importance of empathy while working with a crew of people to bring …

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Anushka Rathod and Monika Halan - Don't let money be your master, you are the master of your money 30:38

5M ago30:38

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On this episode of Two’s Company, we have financial advisor & content creator, Anushka Rathod and financial journalist and author, Monika Halan. They talk to each other about how they both fell in love with finance, how financial literacy and the concept of investment has evolved over the years in India and how money is something we all need till o…

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Customer - The Real Brand Ambassador 15:33

5M ago15:33

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On this episode of Westside Stories, Bryan DaSilva, Head of Retail Operations at Westside talks about the many ways in which Westside is committed to ensuring the best shopping experience for its customers at its stores. From handling customer complaints and feedback delicately, tailoring store offerings based on location, to designing inviting sto…

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Umashan Naidoo - A store that is a safe space, where a customer can experiment without judgement, will always be in style 23:13

5M ago23:13

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On this episode of Westside People, Umashan Naidoo, Head of Customer and Beauty at Trent, takes us through his journey in fashion from growing up in Durban in South Africa, to working at Westside in Mumbai. His role is to foster a strong bond between a brand and the customer. He talks about Westside’s commitment to staying current while offering gr…

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Tania Sachdev - “The more I win, the more I want to win” 26:28

6M ago26:28

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Sameera Reddy’s guest on this episode of Limitless was introduced to chess at the age of 6 and has been in love with the sport ever since. Chess player and commentator, Tania Sachdev, talks to Sameera about holding prestigious titles like International Master and Woman Grandmaster, how chess is the best sport to sharpen your mind and how winning on…

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Supriya Joshi and Prashasti Singh - Amidst all the trolls, even if there’s one person who thinks I’m funny, that’s what matters 30:46

6M ago30:46

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On this episode of Two’s Company, we have comedians, Supriya Joshi and Prashasti Singh. They chat about the first time they knew they were meant to make people laugh, the trauma of bombing on stage and how they want to create room for more diversity in comedy in India. Shop the look here: www.westside.com Follow Westside here: https://www.instagram…

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Beauty - The Birth of Indian Cosmetics 21:13

6M ago21:13

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On this episode of Westside Stories, Anil Chopra, former CEO and MD of Lakmé, who now consults with Trent, tells the story of how the Tata Group built Lakmé which went on to become the foundation of Trent and Westside’s exclusive beauty brand - Studio West. Anil talks about how the legacy that JRD Tata and Mrs Simone Tata created lives on in the In…

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Vinod Kapote - Implementing technology for the new digital age 13:51

7M ago13:51

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On this episode of Westside People, Vinod Kapote, Head of IT at Trent, talks about how he is constantly learning and experimenting with technology to make every process more efficient - whether it’s improving the SAP system to be more robust and user friendly, to implementing an automated warehouse management system, to keeping up with tech trends …

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Aranya Johar - They want to keep women down, because they know what power comes when women unite 28:49

7M ago28:49

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Sameera Reddy’s guest on this episode of Limitless went viral overnight for performing a poem about the harsh realities of being a young woman in India. Spoken word poet, gender equality activist and social media star Aranya Johar chats with Sameera about the cost of being vulnerable online, how it feels to be objectified on social media and the po…

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Sobia Ameen and Aashna Bhagwani - I don’t want to be a token for diversity 24:39

7M ago24:39

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On this episode of Two’s Company, we have models and content creators, Sobia Ameen and Aashna Bhagwani. Sobia and Aashna chat about their experiences with tokenism in fashion campaigns, what fashion trends they think are timeless, and how they deal with trolls on social media. Shop the look here: www.westside.com Follow Westside here: https://www.i…

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Community Building - Pampering the customer 12:21

7M ago12:21

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On this episode of Westside Stories, Shreya Rana, Senior Manager - Customer, at Trent, talks about all the different ways that Westside strives to not only create a joyous shopping environment for the customer, but also make them feel spoiled and taken care of. She takes us through Westside’s different community building initiatives like the exclus…

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Episode 18: In Conversation with Dhruv Singh 1:58:16

7M ago1:58:16

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Send us a text In conversation with Dhruv Singh, founder and head honcho at Pagal Haina. After a degree in film production and valuable stints in theatre, sports management, television, events and film, Dhruv founded Pagal Haina in 2011. Pagal Haina is an artist development agency and record label representing some of the finest independent artists…

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Harish Bhat - Tata Group not only builds brands but also builds the nation 23:24

7M ago23:24

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On this episode of Westside People, Harish Bhat, board member of Trent and former Brand Custodian of Tata Sons, talks about how brands under the Tata Group, including Westside, have cemented their identity to cater to the changing needs of the Indian consumer. He talks about the Tata Group’s illustrious history of contributing to nation-building fo…

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Ridhima Pandey - I am not responsible for the climate crisis, yet it affects me and my generation the most 26:34

8M ago26:34

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Sameera Reddy’s guest on this episode of Limitless has been passionate about fighting climate change since she was only 5 years old, when her home was struck by the Kedarnath Floods. Sameera is joined by 16-year-old climate activist, Ridhima Pandey, who talks about how she turned her fear of natural disaster into the conviction to fight the climate…

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Nupur Chaudhuri and Pia Sutaria - I want respect for my art as a performer 36:46

8M ago36:46

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On this episode of Two’s Company, we have pole performer Nupur Chaudhari and ballet dancer Pia Sutaria. They chat about the need for more institutional support for performance art in India, all the different misconceptions about their artforms and how dance deserves the same respect and recognition as any sport. The two performers find that althoug…

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Bag of Love - From Sustainability to Empowerment 15:44

8M ago15:44

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On this episode of Westside Stories, Jaychandra Jha, Senior Manager, Sourcing and Technology at Trent, tells us about Bag of Love - a project that’s part of Trent’s sustainability journey and one that empowers rural communities. The simple yet beautiful Bags of Love, available for purchase at Westside stores across the country, are special - not ju…

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Rajnikant Shah - Building a formidable retail business, one store at a time 18:22

8M ago18:22

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On this episode of Westside People, Rajnikant Shah, Head of Projects and Properties at Trent, talks about creating the iconic Westside stores across the country. From identifying the right property and negotiating the best price, to designing a space that is eye-catching and inviting, Mr Shah takes us through the process of what exactly goes into b…

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Gulafsha Ansari - If you don’t take that one step towards your dreams, you won’t know what’s waiting for you 22:36

10M ago22:36

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Sameera Reddy’s guest on this episode of Limitless started playing football when she was 9 years old in the cramped slums of Dharavi in Mumbai. Sameera chats with Gulafsha Ansari about her journey from playing for the National Under-15 team, to attending the London Olympics as a Junior Ambassador. We also learn how her foundation, Dreaming in Slums…

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Meba Ofilia and Dee MC - Dare to dream big to see more women in hip-hop 26:43

10M ago26:43

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On this episode of Limitless, we bring you Two’s Company with hip-hop artists Meba Ofilia and Dee MC. The two rappers gush about each other’s work, open up about their insecurities and chat about their hopes for the future of hip-hop and the independent music scene in India. Shop the look here: www.westside.com Follow Westside here: https://www.ins…

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Pioneering - Benchmarking and continuous learning has always been the ethos of Trent 17:44

11M ago17:44

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On this episode of Westside Stories, Shailesh Solkar, Head of Merchandising and Supply Chain at Trent, takes us through Trent’s journey of building the strong foundation of a successful retail business. Shailesh talks about how over the past 25 years, Trent has spent the time implementing processes that are conducive to growth, to improving product…

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Shailina Parti - Our job in fashion is to make strategic bets, and get it right 17:24

11M ago17:24

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On this episode of Westside People, Shailina Parti, COO of Westside, talks about her excitement about the future of fashion retail in India. After a 30 year career in fashion in the UK, Shailina talks about beginning her journey in Indian retail with Westside. She explains how fashion is all about making strategic bets on trends, how challenging it…

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Virali Modi - My worth is not tied to my wheelchair 30:35

11M ago30:35

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On this episode, Sameera Reddy is joined by India’s first wheelchair-using model, Virali Modi. Virali is also a disability rights activist and motivational speaker. Sameera chats with her about the incident that changed her life at age 15 and left her paralysed from the waist down, the strength that her mother’s love gave her to keep her alive and …

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Chandni Sareen and Veera Kapur - A fashion trend that never goes out of style is confidence 19:34

11M ago19:34

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On this episode of Limitless, we bring you Two’s Company with fashion stylists Chandni Sareen and Veera Kapur. They talk about the beginnings of their love affairs with fashion, the changes they want to see in the fashion industry, what are some trends that are best left behind and which are the ones that are here to stay. Shop the look here. Follo…

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A Big Success - Gia: style at every size 10:10

12M ago10:10

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On this episode of Westside Stories, Deborah Dawn Kharkongor, Buying Manager at Trent, takes us through the journey of Gia - Westside’s leading plus-size fashion brand. Deborah talks about how the aim of Gia was to make fashion accessible, trendy and affordable to plus size women, who had previously felt underserved by mainstream fashion. The brand…

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Philip Auld - "Retail is constant reinvention. Repeatedly, continually, consistently." 11:12

12M ago11:12

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On this episode of Westside People, Philip Auld, former CEO and Managing Director of Trent, talks about his journey in fashion and what fascinates him about the business. From the importance of working with like-minded, passionate people, to knowing immediately the success or failure of a product when put in front of a customer, to understanding th…

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Upasana Makati - "People-first language is important because people are not defined by their disability" 27:09

12M ago27:09

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On this episode, Sameera Reddy chats with Upasana Makati, founder and editor of White Print, India’s first ever lifestyle magazine that is entirely in Braille. Upasana talks about how a late night, out-of-the-box thought led to her conviction for creating an inclusive space for people with blindness, what we often don’t consider as sighted people a…

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Alicia Souza and Priyanka Paul - Art is storytelling that lets you reimagine the world 27:08

1y ago27:08

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On this episode of Limitless, we bring you Two’s Company with illustrators Alicia Souza and Priyanka Paul. They talk about the power of storytelling through their art, their different paths as artists, nerd out about the tools of their trade, gush about each other’s work, and discover their common goals as artists in India. Shop the look here. Foll…

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“The gift of giving” - Star and Diya 9:38

1y ago9:38

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On this episode of Westside Stories, Arshiya Mecklai, Lead CSR & Employee Engagement at Trent tells us about Westside’s philanthropic initiative, the Star and Diya Project. Arshiya takes us behind the scenes of how the gift of a star or a diya has helped support the lives of those suffering from cancer, create an opportunity of entreprise for women…

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“Indian fabrics and embroideries in various silhouettes and styles is only get bigger” - Madhulika Damani 14:04

1y ago14:04

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On this episode of Westside People, Madhulika Damani, Head of Indian Wear at Trent, takes us through her unlikely journey into fashion. She talks about her fascination with transforming a flat piece of fabric into gorgeous silhouettes for any shape and size as well as how the modern Indian woman inspired her to kick start the kurti revolution, mix …

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"The power to make yourself happy is yours alone" - Viji Venkatesh 25:26

1y ago25:26

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On this episode, Sameera Reddy chats with Viji Venkatesh, a stalwart in cancer patient care. Viji is the Regional Head for India and South Asia at The Max Foundation and the mind (and heart) behind the impactful ‘Chai for Cancer’ initiative. Sameera and Viji talk about how a heavy topic like cancer found a safe space in the Chai for Cancer Adda, ho…

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“When I was lost, radio saved me” - Rohini Ramnathan and Sanobar Sultana 31:03

1y ago31:03

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On this episode of Limitless, we bring you Two’s Company with radio presenters Rohini Ramnathan who hosts Jhakaas Mornings 91.9FM on Radio Nasha in Mumbai and Sanobar Sultana, the host for Lose Control on Fever 91.9FM in Chennai. They chat about what it’s like to be the voice that keeps a whole city company, the high expectations of being on-air (p…

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“Coaching is not offering solutions but guiding self-discovery”: Trent Homegrown 13:04

1y ago13:04

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On this episode of Westside Stories, Deputy Head of Human Resources at Trent, Reema Das takes us through the Trent Homegrown recruitment and training programme. Discovering young graduates from campuses across the country and teaching them the ways of corporate culture; Creating an immersive and holistic learning environment within the Trent ecosys…

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“Making the counter-intuitive choice” - P Venkatesalu 12:58

1y ago12:58

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On this episode of Westside People, CEO of Trent, Mr P Venkatesalu, takes us through his fifteen year journey across the Tata Group that led him to Trent and finding his passion for retail. He talks about how retail is a playground for psychology, why Westside chooses to stand out of the popular narrative, their “pain now, gain later” attitude and …

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“I write stories of flawed female characters” - Sumukhi Suresh 30:11

1y ago30:11

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On this episode, Sameera Reddy talks to comedian, actor, writer and producer Sumukhi Suresh. She’s the founder of Motormouth, a writing studio that aims to create shows, films, and stories based on real, flawed female characters. She’s known for her stand-up comedy and her hit Amazon Prime series ‘Pushpavalli’. We find out how she moved from nutrit…

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Episode 17: In Conversation with Tej Brar 1:27:49

1y ago1:27:49

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Send us a text In conversation with Tej Brar, currently heading Festivals & Live Events at Nodwin Gaming with an illustrious list of achievements in the music industry. He's been manager to some of the biggest names in the Indian music scene through OML and through his own firm, Third Culture - from Nucleya, Raja Kumari, Dualist Inquiry to J Babe, …

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Trailer 2:21

1y ago2:21

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Kicking off a brand new season of Limitless, Westside celebrates 25 years with more style. We bring you episodes that include a tête-à-tête with Sameera Reddy, an unlikely coming together of two women from similar walks of life but very diverse journeys and a look behind the scenes with the people and stories that make Westside what it is today.…

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Episode 16: In Conversation with Mansoor Rahimat Khan 55:27

1+ y ago55:27

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Send us a text In conversation with Mansoor Rahimat Khan, CEO and co-founder of Beatoven.ai - India's first generative AI music production platforms. Mansoor is a seventh-generation sitar player and was also named in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list in 2023. Beatoven has been gaining as much traction as attention from around the world and as an art…

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Ep 7: Limitless with Sameera Reddy in conversation with Chintan Rachh, Chayan Chopra, Naina Bhan and Madhyama Segal. 24:20

1+ y ago24:20

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The students of Hampton International have definitely made things hotter this summer. Packed with juicy scandals, steamy romances and tons of sass, ‘Class’ is a show you cannot miss! The show is as unfiltered as our podcast with the cool kids of Netflix: Chintan Rachh, Chayan Chopra, Naina Bhan and Madhyama Segal. Curious? Tune in to hear the cast …

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Episode 15: In Conversation with Anurag Tagat 1:14:39

1+ y ago1:14:39

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Send us a text In conversation with Anurag Tagat, music journalist and concert aficionado. Anurag is a name that both the artist and the music buff are familiar with. In his career as a music journalist in the last decade and more, he has written for the biggest publications in India and abroad, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Hindu, LiveMi…

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Ep 6: Limitless with Sameera Reddy in conversation with Ritviz Srivastava 20:22

1+ y ago20:22

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In the 6th episode of the Limitless podcast, the host Sameera Reddy talks music, identity and confidence with Ritviz Srivastava. The conversation highlights that family rules the world and family is what you make of it. Find your tribe, because when someone knows you better than you do, it’s a safe space like no other. Tune in to hear about where R…

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Ep 5: Limitless with Sameera Reddy in conversation with Srushti Tawade 19:50

1+ y ago19:50

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Why fit in when you were born to stand out! Society has deep-rooted conditioning. We’re asked to fit into ratios not meant for us and tailor ourselves to be unoriginal. Limitless is a podcast that breaks down the wall of prejudice built years ago. In the 5th episode of the Limitless podcast, our host, Sameera Reddy, is accompanied by the very talen…

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Ep 4: Limitless with Sameera Reddy in conversation with Leeza Mangaldas 29:09

1+ y ago29:09

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Let’s talk sex! Sex education is central to greater gender equality and to achieving a safer, kinder, more joyful world. The Limitless platform is a safe space to discuss and unpack important topics, in order to get people talking and listening. For the 4th episode of Limitless, subject matter expert Leeza Mangaldas busts several common misconcepti…

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Episode 14: In Conversation with Vijay Basrur 1:30:19

1+ y ago1:30:19

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Send us a text In conversation with Vijay Basrur, founder of OK Listen, India’s first DIY music distribution and digital download platform. OK Listen was a groundbreaking development that changed India’s music industry and offered indie artists a platform where they could showcase their original music, without having to rely on record labels for di…

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