Best Manoj Kumar Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking Taboos: Yashoda’s Fight for Women’s Agency by Manoj Kumar Rao 40:47

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In this episode of The Literature Lounge Podcast, Mohua Chinappa is in conversation with Manoj Kumar Rao — journalist-turned-author, about his debut book Yashoda: Ek Swayam Prabhastri Ki Vaastvik Kahani. The book chronicles Yashoda’s journey from breaking caste barriers and educating her daughters to pioneering child planning for women in her commu…

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After funding 200 plus companies, why 247VC's Shashank believes in India's future is in deep tech 1:05:21

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In this episode I meet with ace seed stage and Series-A investor Shashank Randev, the founder of 247VC. He talks about about how India is changing its outlook towards deep tech and consumer businesses. He talks about all things that will continue to make India rise over the next decade. 00:00 - Introduction to the episode in BHive. 02:53 - 247VC an…

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Ravan & Ram from a Javed Akhtar song 1:21

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From ample poetry on Dashera And Ram and Ravan... this song is one of my all time favorites. It directs, brings relevance and sense... whatever the context... Ram, mythology or contemporary situations... only this that shall always remain.... Mann se Ravan jo Nikale Ram uske Mann mein hai.

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The Best Recipes for Stress-Free Cooking with Kavita Devgan 44:48

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In this episode of the podcast, host interviews acclaimed nutritionist and author Kavita Devgan about her book "500 Healthy Recipes and Easy Cooking." Kavita shares her journey into nutrition, her philosophy of holistic health, and the importance of eating local, seasonal foods. She offers practical tips for stress-free, home-cooked meals, highligh…

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Inside the Future of Indian Publishing: Craft, Creativity & Community with Tara Khandelwal 32:49

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In this episode of The Literature Lounge Podcast, Mohua Chinappa is in conversation with Tara Khandelwal — editor, podcaster, and founder of Bound, a thriving platform nurturing India’s creative talent. Having worked on over 700 books across genres, Tara opens up about the invisible labour behind editing, the delicate balance between structure and …

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Phyx44 & the happy cow: the recombinant milk based protein alternative for a sustainable future 19:31

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In this episode Ideaspring Capital's founder Naganand talks with Bharath Bakkaraju, the founder of Phyx44, a company manufacturing recombinant protein. They are a deep tech company that is figuring out the alternative to milk and the emission caused by dairy cattle. The numbers are stark and you have to listen to this conversation to understand why…

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Why this tech investor wants to make farmers his partners while acquiring land for development 29:48

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In this episode I talk with Bhavdeep Reddy, angel investor in several companies and founder of Access Developers. In this four decade career he has seen it all - from the rise of #ITservices to #cloudcomputing to #ai. What has remained constant in this rise is the growth of cities and development. Bhavdeep, also known as Bobby, talks about growth t…

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Through a Daughter’s Eyes: Uncovering Pranab Mukherjee’s Inner World with Sharmishtha Mukherjee 37:10

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In this episode of The Literature Lounge Podcast, Mohua Chinappa is in conversation with Sharmishtha Mukherjee — author, former politician, and daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee. Her memoir Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers traces her emotional journey through his personal diaries, discovered after his passing. As she pieced toget…

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War to deploy LLMs in enterprises is wide open, adoption of GPTs require experts - Arun of Articul8 58:42

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In this episode we talk to Arun, the founder of Articul8, an LLM company that focuses on building models specifically trained for enterprise scale and security. Learn a lot more about the AI wars in this episode, which is similar to the cloud wars that began more than a decade ago between AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. This time around star…

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Michelle Boggs - The Future of Fundraising: Trust, Community and Innovation 45:59

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Michelle Boggs is the Executive Nonprofit Industry Advisor at GoFundMe, where she works closely with nonprofits of all sizes and has a unique perspective on the trends shaping the future of fundraising and philanthropy. In our interview, Michelle shares the latest trends she's seeing in the nonprofit space, the current challenges that charities are…

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Exploring Humour, Resilience, and Storytelling with Jairam N Menon 25:21

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In this episode of The Literature Lounge, we meet Jairam N Menon, author of Masala Chai for the Soul. After decades in corporate communications, Jairam turned to writing—using humour and wisdom to craft stories that comfort, entertain, and heal. He reflects on the influences that shaped him—his father’s love for books, the encouragement of friends,…

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From Economics to Enlightenment: Rajeev Balasubramanyam on Writing and Healing 45:20

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What happens when a rational economist is forced to confront what logic can’t solve—grief, ego, and the longing for love? In this episode, host Mohua is joined by Rajeev Balasubramanyam, whose acclaimed novel Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss traces the journey of a Cambridge economist stumbling his way toward healing and inner peace. Rajeev refl…

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તું તારામાં વસતો નથી by Chirag Tripathi #poetry Heals 1:39

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Every humdrum routine deserves a pause, in these silences between the daily chaos is the time to listen to ones own self. The halt in the race may seemingly feel like pointless time waste, but it brings in perspective, a different outlook of the same visual, of the same self. So PAUSE you may, to smell the flowers, listen to the birds, play & fligh…

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Exploring the Musical Journey of Shankar Mahadevan with Ashis Ghatak 42:00

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In this episode of The Literature Lounge, author and biographer Ashis Ghatak takes us on a musical journey from his beginnings as an English teacher to becoming the voice behind the lives of legendary musicians. At the heart of this conversation is his latest work on Shankar Mahadevan a portrait of the singer-composer whose career spans a serendipi…

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Rewire, Rework, Reclaim: Dr. Rajiv Mehta on Managing Stress 40:03

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What if stress wasn’t something to just endure, but something you could unlearn, rewire, and rise above? In this insightful episode, Mohua speaks with senior consultant psychiatrist and author Dr. Rajiv Mehta, whose book Rewire, Rework, Reclaim offers practical, compassionate tools for managing stress—from anxiety and burnout to relationship issues…

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A Tribute to the Legacy of Irrfan Khan with Aseem Chhabra 50:03

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In this special episode of The Literature Lounge, celebrated film journalist and author Aseem Chhabra takes us on a deeply personal journey—from his early days in political reporting to becoming one of the most respected voices on Indian cinema. At the heart of this conversation is Chhabra’s moving tribute to the late Irrfan Khan—an actor who redef…

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Story of consumption & Indian brands until 2040 - conversation with Vinay Singh of Fireside Ventures 49:34

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In this episode we talk to Vinay Singh, the co-founder and Partner at Fireside Ventures. Vinay's Venture Capital firm has bet on Indian brands even before the world believed that India can be capable of building long term brands. They got their thesis right by betting on companies that defined India's aspiring consumers. India is ripe for growth, i…

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I'm Proud of You by INQ #poetryheals 4:40

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Poetry Heals indeed... reciting and creating this episode in belief and faith that the one in need shall come across this, hear it and heal through it. ....! Ensure that You are a million times enough....! even if whatever and whoever makes you feel otherwise... be proud of you because you are becoming a better version of you.…

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Deep tech's success is a key to a sustainable future - Social Alpha's founder Manoj Kumar 1:02:20

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In this episode we talk with Manoj Kumar, the founder of deep tech venture building foundation Social Alpha. This venture development platform started as a passion project but overtime it has helped over 350 startups. The model of Social Alphas unique as in it works with foundations to achieve their deep tech goals. Enjoy the interview. 00:00 - Int…

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Find Your Readers: The Author’s Guide to Book Marketing with Namrata 25:39

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In this essential episode for authors and aspiring writers, host Mohua is joined by editor, book marketeer, and literary consultant Namrata, founder of Keemiya Creatives and Bookbots India. With years of experience in shaping author brands and championing South Asian voices, Namrata breaks down the what, when, and how of book marketing in a way tha…

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Srikumar Rao on solving modern problems with ancient wisdom 47:32

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What if stress isn’t caused by your life—but by how you label it? In this episode, Mohua speaks with Dr. Srikumar Rao, author of Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots, about why so many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—and how ancient spiritual traditions offer a radical path to freedom. Drawing from Vedanta, Sufism, and Buddhist thought, Dr. Rao u…

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True Crime in Urban India: The Human Stories Behind the Headlines 16:57

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What if every city carried the memory of its darkest moments, and the crimes that shaped them? In this gripping episode, Host Mohua is joined by journalist and author Mayabhushan Nagvenkar, whose latest book Murder in the City: Deadly Crimes that Rocked the Nation uncovers chilling urban murders that left a permanent mark on India’s metro cities. D…

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India's fastest growing chronic pain management device, the journey of Litemed and its founders 28:51

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In this episode Naganand Doraswamy of Ideaspring Capital talks to Litemed founders about pain management devices and their efficacy. 00:00 - Introduction to Litemed 00:33 - What does Litemed do? 02:58 - Building a device for pain management and the science of it. 08:14 - Litemed's go-to-market strategy. 12:39 - Innovative marketing of Litemed. 15:5…

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The journey of Jay Modh's "Intuitive" - AI led business in North America & startup investments 43:18

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife we talk with Jay Modh, serial entrepreneur and startup investor. 00:00 - Introduction 01:35 - Transformation with Intuitive 04:44 - Companies that need to innovate fast. 09:40 - Acceleration versus stagnation. 14:47 - Buying habits from clients and what is changing. 23:00 - Why India is changing fast 25:00 - Kids …

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Of Murders, Myths, and a City on Edge: Prasun Roy on Writing ‘Devi’ 25:07

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The Literature Lounge stands out as a unique podcast series devoted to authors whose books captivate readers and serve as catalysts for stimulating conversations. In partnership with Rupa Publications, one of the leading publishing companies in India, we will host authors from diverse backgrounds to explore their literary works, delve into their cr…

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Seeing with the Inner Eye: A Journey into Indian Art and Philosophy 43:02

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What if art wasn’t just meant to be seen, but experienced through a deeper inner eye? In this evocative episode, Mohua is joined by Dr. Harsha V. Dehejia, physician, poet, scholar of Indian aesthetics, and author of The Third Eye of Indian Art. With over 30 books and a life devoted to the beauty of Indic traditions, Dr. Dehejia invites us into a wo…

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More Than a Star: The Many Lives of Soumitra Chatterjee 44:04

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What if the artist you grew up watching on screen was also a fierce thinker, a cultural rebel, and a man of great vulnerability? In this moving episode, Mohua sits down with journalist and author Sanghamitra Chakraborty, whose new biography Soumitra Chatterjee and His World paints a deeply layered portrait of the legendary Bengali actor. But this c…

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Wes Adams: Making Work Matter With Community, Contribution, and Challenge 1:06:17

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In this episode, we catch up with Wes Adams—positive psychology researcher, author, and founder of SV Consulting Group—during a walk through his hometown of Montclair, New Jersey, for a powerful conversation about what makes work meaningful. Wes shares insights from years of research into why some workplaces thrive while others burn out, and how gr…

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Indian equities, India's rise, Trumpeting Empire, future - thoughts from Bruce Keith of InvestorAi 1:23:54

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In this episode we talk to Bruce Keith, the co-founder of InvestorAi, a systematic investing platform. 00:00 - Introduction to the episode. 01:00 - Bruce Keith and India. 02:00 - India's demographic dividend and its advantage. 03:00 - Fund management globally and in India. 05:00 - Indian mindset and the U.S mindset in equities investment. 07:00 - I…

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Seasons in the City: Anuradha Jain on Mapping Delhi Through Trees and Time 22:55

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What if the city you rush through every day is actually alive, with seasons, stories, and sacred rhythms waiting to be noticed? In this soul-stirring episode, Mohua sits down with Anuradha Jain, author of Delhi: A Nature Journal. From the blooming of seasonal flowers to the return of sparrows in balconies, their conversation is a gentle reminder th…

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Manoj Kumar: Cycling 3,633 Miles Around India With a Purpose 54:19

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In this episode, we sit down with Manoj Kumar, a tech leader at Harman and passionate cyclist, to hear the incredible story of his 6,000km solo ride across India. Manoj opens up about what inspired him to take this journey—navigating traffic, burnout, and the desire to break out of the ordinary—and how cycling became both a physical and spiritual p…

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The way we drink water, subscription & access to clean H2O for working India: the DrinkPrime Story 56:34

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In this episode we catch up with Manas Ranjan, the co-founder of DrinkPrime, who tells us about how India is subscribing to his company's services. The access to clean drinking water and its narrative is something that he explains to us eloquently. Lets us find out India's working class and water narratives mean for us. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:54 …

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A platform for creators to own their data & monetise their videos: the story of Skara 35:40

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In this episode we talk with Udippta Das, the founding team member and head of product development at Skara. The startup is founded in Guwahati, Assam. Udippta talks about why this technology enables Indian creators to make more money than share it with third party distribution apps. 00:00 - Introduction 02:20 - The inspiration behind Skara 07:04 -…

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From Getting Fired to Finding Purpose: Rohan Raj on Books, Failures, and New Beginnings 33:48

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What do you do when life throws you off course, twice? For Rohan Raj, the answer was simple: go back to what he loves most, books. In this honest and warm episode, Mohua sits down with Rohan Raj, the heart behind Book Nerds, a thriving book community he co-founded with his wife Neha Raj. What started after two job rejections has grown into a moveme…

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Numocity - India's leading EV network management startup wins big with global contracts 30:09

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife we talk with the founders of Numocity. Ideaspring's founder Naganand Doraswamy talks to the Numocity founders Ravi and Siddharth about their global play. 00:00 - Introduction 00:52 - From early stage to success. 02:50 - EV is mainstream. 06:02 - EV market in five years. 10:22 - Robustness of the Numocity tech stac…

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Saath by Vinod Kumar Shukla #poertyHeals 0:52

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Often when people meet they don't know each other, the hand is extended and held because the extending & holding is mutually understood. Often over a period of time we get to know people. And then if the holding is continued it's because walking together is understood. Walking together is valued. Togetherness is valued. Something which amuses me al…

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Mujhe mein Achi lagne lagi hoon by Nidhi Narhwal#poetryheals 3:21

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This is the best zone to be in ... loving yourself..! This poetry along with it being a wholesome favourite... from loving the zone it is in .. of self love... to a lot more has many many line which are an absolute FAVOURITE! I want to list them here that's it.Raste mere Dost hai ab... kho leti hoon bina dare.khud pe shak ki sari parte pighal rahi …

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A High-Stakes Thrill Ride in Goa’s Casinos 32:50

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In this gripping episode, Mohua sits down with author and master storyteller Anurag Tripathi to discuss his latest thriller, The Goa Gambit—a novel that plunges readers into the glamorous yet dangerous world of Goa's casinos. Set against this high-stakes backdrop, The Goa Gambit is more than a casino caper. It's a fast-paced tale woven with suspens…

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From Fabric to Memoir: Stitching Together a Life of Meaning 26:22

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In this soulful episode, Mohua speaks with Shailini Sheth Amin—architect, designer, and the founder of Moral Fibre, an ethical fashion company rooted in Gandhian philosophy. Their conversation begins with Shailini’s work in sustainable fashion and expands into a moving exploration of her debut memoir, Fit In, Stand Out, Walk: Stories from a Pushed …

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Remembering Nissim Ezekiel: A Centennial Tribute in Verse and Memory 21:34

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In this reflective episode, poet and editor Vinita Agrawal takes us through Nissim Ezekiel, Poet & Father: A Centennial Celebration (1924–2024)—a rich and intimate anthology she curated to mark the hundredth birth anniversary of one of India’s most iconic modern writers. Vinita shares how the anthology came together through heartfelt tributes, crit…

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Jazzbaati by Nidhi Narwal#poetry heals 1:26

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Emotional people and their Emotions....!Fundamentally humans are distinguished from animals through their ability to verbally express their emotions. I wonder if this is a virtue or a vice?Expression is loved at some time and loathed at yet another point in time.Humans cannot keep anything in measurement or control and yet accepts and detests expre…

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Writing the Cholas: On History, Heritage and Home Ft. Siddharth N. Vijayaraghavan 32:28

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In this engaging episode, Siddharth N. Vijayaraghavan shares the remarkable journey behind Empire of the Cholas, a debut novel he began at just 13. Now an author, musician, and anthropologist in training, Siddharth reflects on how curiosity, cultural roots, and a deep love for storytelling converged to bring this sweeping historical narrative to li…

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Pat Morrissey & Brendan Cusick: Ocean Rowers and Founding Members of Human Powered Potential 1:04:25

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In this episode of The Extra Mile Podcast, we’re joined by Pat Morrissey and Brendan Cusick of Human Powered Potential—a four-person team that rowed across the Pacific Ocean to raise over $43 million for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Pat, who lives with early onset Parkinson’s, shares his powerful journey from diagnosis to joining this life-changi…

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Algorithms, AI & technology buying in Indian banks: in conversation with Scienaptic Systems 58:44

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In this episode we speak with Joydip Gupta who is the APAC head of Scienaptic Systems. Joydip talks about the evolution of the business rule engine in banking and how algorithms today are intelligent to understand an individual's banking needs faster than in the past. Algorithms today allow a risk officer's team to look at the credit history of an …

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Define Your Orbit: A Framework for Intentional Living 39:35

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In this thought-provoking episode, Manish Panchal reflects on his writing journey and the powerful ideas behind his book Define Your Orbit. Drawing from decades of experience in business, consulting, and mentoring, he shares how the book emerged from a deep desire to help individuals lead intentional, meaningful lives by defining their own paths. M…

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Everyday Spirituality: Finding Meaning in Daily Life 50:47

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In this profound episode, Dr. Badrinarayan Shankar Pawar takes us on a deeply reflective journey through his book Everyday Spirituality: Lessons from the Ordinary Life of a Mother. He challenges the idea that spirituality requires rituals or renunciation. Instead, he highlights how true enlightenment is found in the way we fulfill our daily respons…