Best Bollywood Events Podcasts (2026)

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18: What does Jyotiraditya Scindia’s exit from Congress reflect 16:15

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The exit of Jyotiraditya Scindia reflects the weaknesses in the Congress Party. It also shows the BJP’s ability to attract political players. To understand the significance of this moment, political scientist Gilles Verniers joins this edition of The Big Picture.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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17: From Article 370 to CAA: The diplomatic fallout 15:14

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Domestic decisions taken by the current government have led to a degree of international concern. Retd. diplomat Deb Mukharji examines the fallout of the internal dynamics on diplomacy and evaluates the responses in Bangladesh, the Islamic world and western democracies.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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16: The Constitution at 70 17:13

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On January 26, India marked the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. The text represents the audaciousness of the drafters - for they dared to dream of a democracy with universal adult franchise and fundamental rights for citizens in a society which was deeply divided on identity lines and was marked by poverty and illiteracy. What…

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15: India under Modi 2.0 16:06

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Eight months since Narendra Modi took over for the second time, India is at the crossroads. The government has used its legislative majority to push legislations integral to its core ideological beliefs. But this has also prompted opposition from a section of citizens. The economy remains in a difficult spot, with low growth and high inflation. And…

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14: The unrest in JNU 16:08

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JNU has witnessed a student agitation for over two months. On January 5, masked miscreants entered the university campus and assaulted both students and teachers. Ever since then, both JNU students and campuses across the country have intensified protests. Many have sought the resignation or dismissal of the vice-chancellor. To discuss the events i…

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13: Why is the Northeast angry 15:07

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The passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act has provoked the fiercest reaction in the Northeast. To understand the roots of resentment in the region, one of the foremost experts of the region, Sanjoy Hazarika joins this edition of The Big Picture.By Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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12: The BJP’s dominance - asset or liability? 16:41

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This year has witnessed BJP’s greatest political triump in the form of its second consecutive Lok Sabha majority. But in recent weeks, the less than expected performance in Haryana, the failure to form the government in Maharashtra and the coming together of an alliance to keep it out, the loss in by poll elections in West Bengal, and a set of toug…

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11: Decoding the RTI Journey 19:32

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The Right to Information Act has been in place for almost 15 years. A landmark legislation, it opened the doors for transparency in government. But it has also gone through an amendment, which has sparked concerns. Is the Act being diluted? What are the implications of the office of the Chief Justice coming under the ambit of the RTI? In this editi…

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Episode 15:Caring for Your Heart 32:13

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Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of south Asians? On this episode of Design Your Life, Ruby Bhandari welcomes Joanna May, Corporate Market Director of the American Heart Association to talk about one of the most important muscles in our body and the role we must play in keeping it healthy! Ruby will also be delving into tasks that w…

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Episode 14: Bollywood and the Travel Industry 26:50

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On this episode of Design Your Life Ruby Bhandari welcomes Victor Abraham, Chief Executive Officer and President of Skypass Group, which includes Skypass Travel, Skypass Entertainment, Skypass Hospitality, and Skylife Sucess. As a pioneer in the Texas South Asian travel scene, Victor has a wealth of knowledge in the business and we're thrilled to h…

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10: From Ayodhya to Sabarimala, Ranjan Gogoi’s last week 19:34

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The Supreme Court delivered a set of significant judgments last week. From enabling the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to referring Sabarimala and issues related to gender equality in other faiths to a seven-judge bench to bringing the office of the Chief Justice under the Right to Information Act, the orders will have huge implications.…

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9: Is India losing to China in the neighbourhood? 18:02

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South Asia was seen as India’s exclusive preserve. Over the past decade, Chinese political and economic engagement has exponentially grown in the region. Where does this leave India? Should it be concerned? How is it responding? To discuss these themes, Brookings India foreign policy fellow, Constantino Xavier joins this edition of The Big Picture.…

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8: Climate change and India 18:24

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Climate change is real. Its effects are showing. India has witnessed droughts, floods, low yields, high temperature, erratic rains. But are we responsible for it? Or are we victims, paying the price for the development trajectory of other rich countries? Is it fair to ask India to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, which may come at the cost of deve…

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7: What do the Maharashtra and Haryana elections have in store? 17:56

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In the first set of state assembly polls after BJP’s victory in the Lok sabha elections, Haryana and Maharashtra go to polls on October 21. What is the significance of the polls? Will the BJP win again? What explains its dominance? How has it expanded its base? What is the crisis in the Congress? To discuss the big political themes of the election,…

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6: China’s dealings with US, India, and its Hong Kong challenge 28:08

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The People’s Republic of China marked its 70th anniversary on October 1. The story of China’s transformation has been remarkable. But it has also come at a cost, and generated challenges. The People’s Republic of China marked its 70th anniversary on October 1. The story of China’s transformation has been remarkable. But it has also come at a cost, …

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5: What explains the Indian economic slowdown, and what lies ahead 21:09

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India’s GDP growth slowed to 5% in the first quarter of the fiscal year. There are reports of a dip in consumption across sectors. The government has taken corrective measures in recent weeks, including the radical step of slashing corporate taxes. To understand the roots of the crisis, the impact of the government’s moves, and also the state of In…

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4: National Register of Citizens: What it means for India I 20:37

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The process to update the National Register of Citizens reached a conclusion in Assam on August 31, with the final list being declared. 1.9 million residents of Assam were excluded from the list. The NRC process has been politically contentious, and has had human costs. It has also raised questions about the idea of Indian citizenship, politics of …

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3: How deep is the crisis in Indian economy? 18:46

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GDP figures for the first quarter of this fiscal year are out. India’s growth has slowed down to 5%, the lowest in the last 25 quarters. What does it tell us about the economy? What is driving the slowdown? Is it structural or cyclical? What has the government done wrong and right? What is the way out? To discuss these issues, this edition of Big P…

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2: Congress' Abhishek Singhvi reflects on the Arun Jaitley years 19:51

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With Arun Jaitley passing away on Saturday, there has been an outpouring of grief across party lines. Abhishek Singhvi - senior advocate, three time Member of Parliament and senior Congress leader - was a personal friend of Jaitley for over three decades. A colleague at the Bar, and in the House, but on the other side of the divide, Singhvi, in thi…

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1: In India, finally, a Chief of Defence Staff 17:04

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PM Narendra Modi announced that India would now have a Chief of Defence Staff, a long pending issue. What is the history of the idea, its significance and its implications? Defence minister Rajnath Singh, on August 16, hinted at a revision in India’s no first use nuclear doctrine. What lies behind the move? This week’s edition of Big Picture delves…

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Episode 13: When East meets West 48:45

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On this episode of Design Your Life, Ruby sits down celebrity stylist Jeanette Chivvis and Charu Parashar, Designer, Member of Fashion Design Council of India to talk about fashion. You can't miss it!By RNCN

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Episode 12: Ruby and her trip to India 45:46

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Ruby walks us through highlights of her trip to India and gives us exclusive content from the places she visited, the different fashions and designs she encountered along the way and she gives us the best tips on how to make the best of your trip to this amazing country!By RNCN

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Episode 11: Donnie Brown, Wedding and Events Coordinator Extraordinaire 35:13

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On this episode of Design Your Life, Ruby Bhandari welcomes Donnie Brown, wedding and events coordinator extraordinaire. With celebrity clients such as LeAnne Rimes, Donnie will give insight on why having a wedding planner is essential for the event to go perfectly and how millennials are changing the industry, as well as tips to help them take the…

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Episode 10: Ruby and her trip to Turkey 32:37

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Ruby walks us through highlights of her trip to Turkey and gives us exclusive content from the places she visited, the artisans she met along the way and she gives us the best tips on how to make the best of your trip to this amazing country! Stay tuned for this amazing episode!By RNCN

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Episode 9: Fashion with a Purpose 33:43

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On today's episode of Design Your Life, Ruby Bhandari talks about fashion with a purpose. To talk about it Ruby welcomes Abi Ferrin, Advocate for Women, CEO & Designer in Dallas. Tune in to learn about Abi's story and how she's inspiring other women to overcome trauma and live their best life. Abi's video as the face of Mary Kay's Domestic Violence…

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Episode 8: Caring for Your Heart 32:05

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Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of south Asians? On this episode of Design Your Life, Ruby Bhandari welcomes Joanna May, Corporate Market Director of the American Heart Association to talk about one of the most important muscles in our body and the role we must play in keeping it healthy! Ruby will also be delving into tasks that w…

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Episode 7: Bollywood and the Travel Industry 26:43

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On this episode of Design Your Life Ruby Bhandari welcomes Victor Abraham Chief Executive Officer and President of The Skypass Group, which includes Skypass Travel, Skypass Entertainment, Skypass Hospitality and Skylife Sucess. As a pioneer in the Texas South Asian travel scene, Victor has a wealth of knowledge in the business and we're thrilled to…

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Episode 6: The woman behind the microphone 27:44

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On this episode of Design Your Life, Ruby sits down with Shabnam Modgil, CEO of Dallas' Radio Caravan. Shabnam has been keeping community together one radio station at a time and has met every celebrity and politician there is! Tune in to learn all about Shabnam's journey and how she made it to Dallas!…

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Episode 5: A Day in India 27:10

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Designer Ruby Bhandari gives you an exclusive episode from her footage from her recent trip to India. This episode is a whirlwind day in India. Visit www.silkthreads.com to find out more about Ruby and her collections!By RNCN

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Episode 4: When East meets West 48:47

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On this episode of Design Your Life, Ruby sits down celebrity stylist Jeanette Chivvis and Charu Parashar, Designer, Member of Fashion Design Council of India to talk about fashion. You can't miss it!By RNCN

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Episode 3: Health, Wellness and Nutrition 33:15

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This week on Design your Life with Ruby Bhandari learn about some fascinating myths and truths about Health, Wellness and Nutrition with Richa Mittal, MD from Radiant Health Dallas! Tune in to discover how to improve your lifestyle!By RNCN

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Episode 2: Female Empowerment with Leah Frazier 40:19

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Get inspired with this week's multitalented guest: CEO of Think Three Media and award-winning FashionPreneur Leah Frazier! Leah reveals why her fresh approach to the current blogging culture and influencer programs set her apart from the crowd; her leading role at female empowerment movements in the DFW Metroplex, and last but not least, she reveal…

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Episode 1: An introduction 26:25

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Sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and get inspired! Women entrepreneurs hold a special place in Ruby Bhandari's heart. In this first episode of Design Your Life, Ruby introduces you to the talented and empowered owner of Dallas Palms, Nadia Bashir as she shares over a cup of green tea how she designed her life! She started out of her garage and …

Bollywood Events Podcasts

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The Big Picture

Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Design Your Life with Ruby Bhandari

RNCN

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18: What does Jyotiraditya Scindia’s exit from Congress reflect 16:15

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17: From Article 370 to CAA: The diplomatic fallout 15:14

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16: The Constitution at 70 17:13

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15: India under Modi 2.0 16:06

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14: The unrest in JNU 16:08

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13: Why is the Northeast angry 15:07

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12: The BJP’s dominance - asset or liability? 16:41

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11: Decoding the RTI Journey 19:32

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Episode 15:Caring for Your Heart 32:13

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Episode 14: Bollywood and the Travel Industry 26:50

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10: From Ayodhya to Sabarimala, Ranjan Gogoi’s last week 19:34

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9: Is India losing to China in the neighbourhood? 18:02

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8: Climate change and India 18:24

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7: What do the Maharashtra and Haryana elections have in store? 17:56

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6: China’s dealings with US, India, and its Hong Kong challenge 28:08

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5: What explains the Indian economic slowdown, and what lies ahead 21:09

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4: National Register of Citizens: What it means for India I 20:37

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3: How deep is the crisis in Indian economy? 18:46

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2: Congress' Abhishek Singhvi reflects on the Arun Jaitley years 19:51

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1: In India, finally, a Chief of Defence Staff 17:04

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Episode 13: When East meets West 48:45

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Episode 12: Ruby and her trip to India 45:46

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Episode 11: Donnie Brown, Wedding and Events Coordinator Extraordinaire 35:13

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Episode 10: Ruby and her trip to Turkey 32:37

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Episode 9: Fashion with a Purpose 33:43

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Episode 8: Caring for Your Heart 32:05

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Episode 7: Bollywood and the Travel Industry 26:43

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Episode 6: The woman behind the microphone 27:44

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Episode 5: A Day in India 27:10

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Episode 4: When East meets West 48:47

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Episode 3: Health, Wellness and Nutrition 33:15

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Episode 2: Female Empowerment with Leah Frazier 40:19

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Episode 1: An introduction 26:25