Best Young India Face Podcasts (2024)

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S1E16: Would you be an intern for 2 years? 28:26

1d ago28:26

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Long internships are just one form talent schemes from employers can take. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. The job search is getting increasingly complex as the range of options broaden. Employers are also placing increasing focus on grooming talent in a m…

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S1E44: Singapore’s worsening road culture: What’s behind it and what can be done? 39:52

34m ago39:52

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The tension between drivers and motorcyclists in Singapore is longstanding, ugly and increasingly a fatality risk - but what lies at the root of this strained relationship? Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests. Traffic accidents claimed the lives of 54 people within t…

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S1E126: Managing climate driven migration demands a new paradigm 18:58

28m ago18:58

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Humans can and must cooperate to manage climate-driven mass migration, as a heating planet forces the poor and vulnerable, particularly in the global south, to move in order to survive. Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. The co…

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S1E7: Standard English vs Singlish: Is the lingual tug-of-war over? 40:18

3d ago40:18

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The kind of English we speak in Singapore has long been a discussion point. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. Throwback to 1999 when then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong urged Singaporeans to start using standard English instead of Singlish. These days though, we fiercel…

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S1E125: Why babies and toddlers do not need screen time 37:51

1d ago37:51

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Excessive screen time can lead to speech delays, autism-like symptoms in children. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. My 18-month-old loves viewing videos on my phone; why is he not talking? Screen time can help children develop social, creative, communication and …

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Ask Ganjiswag #165 | Heeramandi ~ Pakistan's Land But India's History 2:35:43

4d ago2:35:43

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00:00 - Intro 04:01 - Father Embarrassing Us By Doing the Nagin Dance 20:15 - Heeramandi: Land Claimed by Pakistan with a History Of India 35:05 - Pakistan Cricket Board: The Biggest Joke? 59:55 - Thoughts on Classism in Our Society 01:28:46 - Dad's Sister Getting Married into a Mysterious Family 01:50:24 - Please Prove Me Wrong 02:19:49 - A Unique…

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S1E31: Who wants to be a public servant? We ask Chan Chun Sing 24:50

4d ago24:50

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The iron rice bowl is still sturdy, but demands on Singapore's public service have changed. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life. With 152,000 employees across 16 ministries and more than 40 agencies, the public service is the biggest depart…

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Ask Ganjiswag #164 | Pakistani Content Vs Dhruv Rathee 1:27:18

7d ago1:27:18

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00:00 - Intro 11:52 - Pakistani Content Vs Dhruv Rathee 40:55 - The Cost of Living Dilemma in Pakistan 53:07 - The Frustrations of an Afghan 01:06:31 - "I Am the Main Character": The Problem of Pakistan 01:26:59 - OutroBy Junaid Akram

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The Untold Truth of Music Industry ft. Khurram Jamshaid 1:10:31

7d ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Meet our guest, Khurram Jamshaid – a multifaceted talent in the music industry, known for his roles as a director, producer, and music innovator. Khurram has shaped the sounds behind the scenes, working with everything from orchestras to modern music studios."By Junaid Akram

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Ayyaro Tyaar Ho - The New Beginning ft. Sana Fakhar & Faran Tahir 52:02

11d ago52:02

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Sana Fakhar and Faran Tahir are featured in "Ayyaro Tyaar Ho - The New Beginning." We delve deeply into the story and production details of this groundbreaking Pakistani fantasy picture, covering everything from Umro Ayyar's beginnings to the development of cinema technology and the excitement around its release. Watch for a thorough examination of…

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Love, emotions, Divorce & Relationships ft. Dr. Shawana Mufti 2:11:14

7d ago2:11:14

2:11:14

Dr. Shawana Mufti is a gynecologist, entrepreneur, TV personality, and life coach. Dedicated and committed to providing a personalized health care experience that is tailored to your personal preferences and health care wants and needs. She will work with you to make those important health decisions and help you through all your life-changing exper…

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Cinema Without Borders ft. Iqbal Khursheed 1:42:07

7d ago1:42:07

1:42:07

Film critic Iqbal Khursheed discusses the rise of South Indian cinema on the global stage. They delve into Pakistani cinema's history and the factors contributing to a film's success. The conversation explores the influence of Anurag Kashyap, the rise of OTT platforms, and the future of filmmaking. where artificial intelligence is starting to leave…

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S1E110: Looking back at 'pageantry' of Trump Presidency: A ringside view 19:27

7d ago19:27

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Our guest expert offers a striking insider look at what it was like to cover Donald Trump’s presidency, and lessons learnt from it. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Notwithstanding a conviction, and other…

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S1E13: Get into an 'Airbnb' for cars 52:09

8d ago52:09

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This car-sharing service managed to convince the government to allow them to match private car owners to hirers. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. Car-sharing causes traffic congestion because the cars are more heavily used; the cars tend to be abused…

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S1E12: Meet Shazza, the Singaporean singer whose music has the attention of Coldplay’s Chris Martin and PM Wong 31:00

9d ago31:00

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Home-grown singer and songwriter Shazza is the 12th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 12th episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean singer and songwriter Shazza. The past year has been quite eventful…

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S1E12: Shazza & Umar Sirhan - Rain In Manhattan (Live) 6:18

9d ago6:18

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Hear home-grown singer-songwriters Shazza's and Umar Sirhan's intimate live studio take of their latest single, Rain In Manhattan. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Watch the special live performance and video podcast versio…

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S1E30: Budget 2024: Mid-year check for SMEs in Singapore 22:10

15d ago22:10

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How is the government's $1.3 billion budget working for SMEs so far? We invite them on the show. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life. It is June, the mid-point of 2024. Join Krist Boo and her co-host Timothy Goh on Work Talk to hear how Sin…

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S1E2: Visit to East Coast: How reclamation will shape up against rising sea levels 38:59

16d ago38:59

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While the future Long Island will guard against sea level rise, the trade-offs to marine life and the East Coast’s character must be addressed, stakeholders told host Shabana Begum. Synopsis (headphones recommended): By end-century, Singapore’s mean sea level is expected to rise by up to 1.15m. Now a top attraction in the area, East Coast Park woul…

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S1E6: Eat, shoot and post: What makes a good food reviewer? 37:31

14d ago37:31

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Scroll social media and you’ll likely be served a food recommendation or review, often one that’s either enthused or a takedown of sorts. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. If someone takes videos of their food and serves them with a side of honest opinions, does that ma…

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S1E25: Halfway mark of 2024: Our expert offers top stock picks in Singapore 19:55

18d ago19:55

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"Why invest in Singapore, when you can invest in the US?" Our guest expert counters this argument with facts and his opinion. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, senior columnist Ven Sreenivasan offers you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money. In this episode, Ven hosts Thilan Wickramesinghe - regional head of research at Maybank…

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S1E125: South-East Asia’s carbon storage dreams: Visionary climate solution or folly? 31:12

19d ago31:12

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South-East Asia has big plans to become a regional carbon storage hub. Can it work or are the risks too great? Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. For years now, we’ve heard a lot about carbon capture and storage as on…

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S1E31: Could China, India go to war again? 24:39

21d ago24:39

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Our expert guest on what to expect on the external front from Modi 3.0, India’s challenges, and options. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with the eminent foreign policy thinker C Raja Mohan, the noted scholar and c…

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S1E17: Raising an Olympian in Singapore 43:16

23d ago43:16

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What does it take for parents to nurture an athlete who wants to reach sport’s pinnacle? Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The Olympics is just around the corner and come July, several Team Singapore athletes will fly the flag for the Republic in Paris. Two of them, kitefoiler Maxim…

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S1E43: Is parenthood a sacrifice young Singaporeans aren’t willing to make? 28:48

25d ago28:48

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Children can invoke feelings of joy, gratitude and fulfilment, but also thoughts of fatigue, financial stress, and lack of personal time? Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests. For the first time ever, the resident total fertility rate (TFR) dropped below 1, hitting 0…

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S1E15: Chip in to shape Singapore’s semiconductor ambitions 29:31

25d ago29:31

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Robust job prospects amid artificial intelligence race, despite trade tensions Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. The semiconductor industry has been a fixture of Singapore's advanced manufacturing space since 1968. The industry has grown from strength to str…

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Ask Ganjiswag #163 | Nibba - Nibbi Relationships 1:33:09

28d ago1:33:09

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00:00 - Intro 04:59 - Nibba - Nibbi Relationships 33:00 - An Albino Living in Pakistan 53:13 - Marriage, Migration & Hardship of Parent 01:15:55 - Difficulty in Engaging with People 01:32:44 - OutroBy Junaid Akram

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S1E33: Hong Kong's vanity car plates a creative outlet as freedoms narrow 18:15

28d ago18:15

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The affordable luxury of personalised car licence plates are proving an enduring and endearing avenue for self-expression in a changing Hong Kong Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling cris…

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S1E5: Are young people breaking up with dating apps? 42:29

29d ago42:29

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Swiping for love used to be the way for millennials to find a connection, but there seems to be growing dating app disillusionment among the young. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. Bernice Fong, Dhareeni Shanmugam and John Lim are three under-30s who have had different…

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S1E124: Did you know that vapes can expose you to toxic metals? 33:16

30d ago33:16

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Vape users inhale not just harmful chemicals, but toxic metals into their lungs. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. E-cigarettes or vapes can contain less chemicals than cigarettes, but did you know that the former can expose users to toxic metals? Is vaping safer …

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S1E124: Why the warming Himalayas are a water crisis for half of Asia 20:51

1M ago20:51

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Local solutions are critical for vulnerable millions as the scorching heat rapidly melts snow and ice across the fragile "third pole". Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. As the planet warms, with north India’s plains …

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Ask Ganjiswag #162 | My Favorite Top List Movies 1:32:23

1M ago1:32:23

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00:00 - Intro 08:03 - Corporate meetings In Haram Places 23:39 - Pakistani Drama Ruined My Marriage 49:31 - My Favorite Movies 01:31:12 - OutroBy Junaid Akram

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S1E109: Why war 'by design' over Taiwan is unlikely: Bilahari Kausikan 17:19

1M ago17:19

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South-east Asian countries appreciate there is no strategic balance in the region without the US, so they will find ways to deal with whoever is in the White House. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. How So…

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S1E2: The story of Kangxi Coming, the little Taiwanese talk show heard around the world 42:09

1M ago42:09

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How a variety talk show with one of the oddest hosting pairings became one of the most successful in the Chinese language entertainment scene. Synopsis: How Did We Get Here is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, which will take a look in each episode about a celebrity, a band or the cast of a movie or film that made an impact on As…

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S1E12: Why COE bidding gives this seasoned motor dealer a heartache 35:28

1M ago35:28

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A seasoned motor industry insider says the COE system is bad for health because of the stress that comes with not knowing “the full picture”. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore seems to be tracking w…

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S1E16: Singapore EPL fans, sports presenter John Dykes debate a thrilling season 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

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Join in this passionate post mortem of the recently concluded 2023/24 English Premier League season. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. As the dust settles on another thrilling English Premier League (EPL) season, the post-campaign analysis has begun at the Hard Tackle. ST Sports rep…

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S1E11: rhyu - It's fine (Live) 4:45

1M ago4:45

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Home-grown singer-songwriter rhyu's intimate live studio take of It's fine, a song first released in 2023, which has a million streams on just Spotify alone. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Watch the special live performan…

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S1E11: Newcomer rhyu - Singapore’s answer to Laufey? 28:45

1M ago28:45

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Home-grown singer and songwriter rhyu is the 11th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 11th episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts home-grown singer and songwriter rhyu. The newcomer’s arresting vocals and origin…

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S1E24: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and their growth in Asia 20:17

2M ago20:17

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Hear why active ETFs are becoming more popular. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both senior columnists at The Straits Times - offer you an extra edge in managing your hard-earned money. In this episode, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Apac head of ETF - Philippe El-Asmar - discusses the growth of E…

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S1E123: Climate talent scout: Meet the investor backing cutting-edge green tech 20:06

2M ago20:06

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Investors are on the hunt for companies that not only cut greenhouse gas emissions but also transform industry and society. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. There’s growing investor interest in companies at the cutt…

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S1E4: Titus Low: From SG's most famous OnlyFans creator to real estate agent? 26:17

2M ago26:17

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Singapore’s most well-known OnlyFans creator Titus Low is slowly moving on from the platform that has brought him fame, money and drama. Lots of it. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives and digs deeper into issues of the day. Sitting down with The Usual Place’s host Natasha…

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Ask Ganjiswag #161 | Canada ka Dhoka "Betrayals" 1:26:40

2M ago1:26:40

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00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Canada Ka Dhoka 22:56 - Pakistan needs Hobbies 41:53 - Can you Outrun A Snatcher 01:01:28 - Empowered Woman: A Tale of Success and Financial Independence 01:26:28 - OutroBy Junaid Akram

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Ask Ganjiswag #160 | An International Student Facing Depression 1:07:28

2M ago1:07:28

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00:00 - Intro 03:36 - Seeking Advice Relatives Flexing Dad Money & Loans 24:02 - Plagiarism in University Abroad 39:13 - An international Student Facing Depression 57:14 - My Encounters with Girls 01:07:04 - OutroBy Junaid Akram

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Ask Ganjiswag #159 | Escape The Matrix ~ Toxic People Around Us!! 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

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00:00 - Intro 04:14 - Canadian Husband Teasing Me 15:22 - Why do We Hate One Another 37:31 - Want to Escape The Matrix (Andrew Tate) 51:44 - Kleptomania Out of Control (The Stealers) 01:04:46 - OutroBy Junaid Akram

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Ask Ganjiswag #158 | Betrayals After Marriage 1:10:36

2M ago1:10:36

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00:00- Intro 03:46 - Women's Safety in India 23:27 - How to Convince My Father to Seek a Psychiatrist 44:52 - A Boy with Very Poor Eyesight 54:14 - Receiving N**es Pictures from Past Relationships After Marriage 01:09:53 - OutroBy Junaid Akram

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#189 - inDrive’s Ambitious Plan to Impact One Billion Users ft. Hassan Qureshi 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Ever wondered what it takes to shake up an industry? inDrive is doing just that in Pakistan, stepping into the ring with heavyweights like Uber and Careem. Hear directly from the inDrive Senior Business Leader Hassan Qureshi on how they plan to transform everyday transport. Watch now to see how big dreams turn into reality!…

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S1E14: Fail well, and you learn better 25:54

2M ago25:54

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Adult learning research shows “productive failure” builds tenacity and deepens learning. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. Failure is not fatal. Instead, organisations and individuals can set themselves up to learn from each failure better and faster. Howeve…

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S1E42: Do Gen Zers really have no savings for the long term? 39:40

2M ago39:40

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This generation, it appears in a survey result too, is not afraid to spend immediately for happiness or instant gratification, but they do so within their means. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests. It used to be that avocado toast was the symbol of millennial extrav…

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S1E30: Singapore’s stakes in India’s election: Will polls bring a surprise? 35:57

2M ago35:57

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Hear from our guest expert on Singapore’s stakes in seeing a stable government rule the world’s fifth biggest economy. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. The world’s most populous nation began voting on April 19 in a seven-phase election in which…

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#188 - Mera Jism Meri Marzi ft. Dr. Tahira Kazmi 2:45:59

2M ago2:45:59

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In this Explosive Podcast, Dr. Tahira Kazmi discusses the challenges and issues faced by women in Pakistan. The cycle of a woman's life, societal perceptions of women as sexual objects, and raising voices against rape and abuse. The conversation also touches on forced marriage and the importance of empowering women.…

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S1E15: What is the state of the Deloitte Women's Premier League? 55:55

2M ago55:55

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Diving into women’s football in Singapore Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this episode of Hard Tackle, we look at the state of women’s football in Singapore and what the Republic needs to do to improve its standards. In the Lionesses’ most recent international friendlies, they …

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