Best Talk To Nishant Podcasts (2025)

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Mayor on the Mic: Small-Biz Lessons from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe 39:48

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Send us a text In this episode of Small Business Big Insights, Eric Saumure welcomes Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to explore the intersection of leadership, politics, and entrepreneurship. From his early days as a broadcaster and business coach to his current role as mayor of Ottawa, Mark shares candid reflections on authenticity, resilience, and the chall…

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Grants, Growth & Grit: The Real Talk Small Business Owners Need to Hear" (With Nishant Raina, Mastercard Canada) 35:22

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Send us a text In this episode of The Small Business Big Insights Podcast, host Eric sits down with Nishant Raina, Vice President of Product Management at Mastercard in Canada. Nishant shares how Mastercard is helping small business owners tackle some of their biggest challenges. You’ll hear about the crucial role small businesses play in Canada’s …

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This One Funding Strategy Could Unlock Millions for Canadian Startups (with David Perry and Paul LaBarge) 50:16

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Send us a text In this episode of Small Business Big Insights, Eric Saumure sits down with David Perry and Paul LaBarge—two champions of Canadian innovation—to dive deep into a bold proposal that could reshape the future of early-stage business funding. Drawing inspiration from Canada’s mining sector and successful UK policy, they explain how adapt…

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From Idea to Published Book: How Sam Laprade become ‘Ottawa Made’ 30:52

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Send us a text In this episode of Small Business Big Insights, Eric Saumure sits down with Ottawa connector and storyteller Sam Laprade to explore how she co-authored Ottawa Made, a book celebrating local innovation and entrepreneurship. Sam shares the full behind-the-scenes of writing and launching the book—from managing self-doubt and editing cha…

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Succession, Power, and the New Rules of Leadership: A No-Fluff Talk (With Monique Goffinet) 54:45

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Send us a text In this episode, Eric Saumure welcomes Monique Goffinet, seasoned board leader and governance expert, for an energizing and insightful conversation about board leadership, governance trends, and how business owners can use board involvement to grow professionally. Monique shares the realities of board service, demystifies common misc…

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Stop Overpaying Your Taxes: Give to Charity Instead with Flow-Through Shares (with Albert Labelle, PearTree Canada) 42:07

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Send us a text Today, Eric sits down with Albert Labelle, partner at PearTree and a pro in strategic philanthropy. Albert breaks down flow-through shares—a powerful but often overlooked tax strategy that can help small business owners and individuals boost their charitable giving while lowering after-tax costs. They dive into how flow-through share…

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Why Montfort Hospital is More Than Just a Hospital (with Robert Rhéaume – Chair, Montfort Foundation) 36:33

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Send us a text This special episode is part of the Podcasthon initiative, a global movement harnessing the power of podcasts to drive conversations around important causes. Podcasthon brings together creators, thought leaders, and change-makers to amplify voices that matter. Learn more at Podcasthon’s website. Meet Robert Rhéaume, Board Chair of th…

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Automation, AI & Sales Hacks: The Future of Business, Revealed (With David Burden from Arketek) 34:06

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Send us a text In this episode, Eric chats with David Burden, Director of Sales and Biz Dev at Arketek, a leading Salesforce consultancy. David drops some great tips on smart sales strategies, using tech to grow your biz, and avoiding common small business pitfalls. They cover everything from the (fading) future of cold email to how AI and automati…

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Cutting Costs Without Compromise: The Secrets to Slashing Business Expenses Well! (With Shawn Stratton from Schooley Mitchell) 34:53

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Send us a text In this episode, Eric sits down with Shawn Stratton from Schooley Mitchell, a business optimization pro who helps small businesses cut costs—on average by 28%—without sacrificing quality. Drawing on his background as an expedition leader, speaker, and author, Shawn shares practical tips on auditing expenses and negotiating better rat…

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Avoiding Common Tax Mistakes: Lessons from an Accountant with Tara Robertson (Zenbooks) 32:47

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Send us a text In this episode of the Small Business Big Insights Podcast, Eric welcomes Tara Robertson, a senior accountant at Zenbooks. Tara shares valuable insights on business taxation, her journey in the industry, and even some tax horror stories. They discuss the critical role tax accountants play, share tips for small business owners, and ad…

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Navigating Business Law and Succession Planning with Expert Steve Parr 38:48

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Send us a text Steve Parr shares his journey from founding and selling a vacation rental company to starting his own law firm, Parr Business Law. In this episode, he breaks down the essentials of business succession planning. Steve highlights why it’s so important to have a solid business structure, clear legal agreements, and backup plans in place…

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From Flour to Power: The Surprising Strategy That's Revolutionizing the Bakery Industry with Kayla Rochkin at Bond Bakery Brands 37:59

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Send us a text In this episode, Eric interviews Kayla Rochkin, the Chief Growth Officer at Bond Bakery Brands. Bond acquires family and founder-run bakeries without succession plans, helping them continue their legacy. Kayla dishes on everything from keeping quality top-notch to building a company culture that’s as warm and welcoming as fresh bread…

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Pitfalls and opportunities of world class SaaS Businesses (Drew Millington from Nmbr) 41:01

1y ago41:01

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Send us a text Drew Millington is the co-founder of Nmbr, Canada’s ﬁrst embedded payroll provider. With deep expertise in SaaS and startups, Drew offers insights into key metrics that startups and small businesses should monitor, including the distinction between regrettable and non-regrettable churn. As a sales guru who has successfully scaled mul…

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Leadership and Innovation in Payroll: Interview with Wagepoint CEO Shrad Rao 48:45

1y ago48:45

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Send us a text Shrad Rao is the CEO of Wagepoint, a payroll software designed for small businesses in Canada. The company, known for its friendly team, aims to make payroll simpler and less intimidating. Wagepoint serves over 25,000 customers and processes payroll for more than 200,000 employees each month. Under Shrad’s leadership, the company has…

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Mastering Business Acquisitions and Roll-Ups with Brian L. Shields 43:27

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the world of business acquisitions with Brian Lee Shields, a seasoned business development and acquisition expert based in LA. With 15 years of experience, Brian has a rich background in private equity and has been involved in over $4 billion worth of investments across more than 15 industries. List…

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Avoiding Common Financial Mistakes: Pro Tips from a Seasoned Planner (With Alex Hadjisophocleous from Forest Financial Planning) 45:18

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Send us a text Alex Hadjisophocleous is a fee-only/advice-only ﬁnancial planner at Forest Financial Planning Inc., helping individuals and business owners grow wealth through ﬁnancial literacy. His unbiased advice is a refreshing contrast to ﬁnancial advisors who charge substantial annual fees, particularly in Canada. In this episode, he shares a w…

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From Obscurity to Icon: Unveiling Secrets to Crafting a Memorable Small Business Brand (With Robert Smith from Greenmelon) 45:51

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Send us a text What are the key attributes of a polished brand? To tackle this question, Eric invites Robert Smith for an insightful conversation on branding. Robert, a branding expert, Adjunct Professor, author, and Chief Creative Ofﬁcer at Greenmelon Inc, has a wealth of experience in crafting successful brand identities. Having worked with numer…

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The legacy of Chaudhary Sahab 1:03:24

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In this episode we discuss in detail the ideas of Chaudhary Charan Singh on Farming and Political Economy. Most people are not aware of the fact that Chaudhary Saheb was a scholar par excellence and he presented an alternate development modal through his numerous papers and books. We delve deep into his vision in this episode. Tune in to find out m…

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Secrets to Building a Team That Fuels Your Success: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know!(With Zach Montroy from The Intention Collective) 36:37

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Send us a text Growing and scaling a small business takes strategy, innovation, and above all, great leadership. Zach Montroy, the Founder & CEO of The Intention Collective—a group of consultants specializing in small business growth and scaling—is a Harvard-educated strategist focusing on organizational psychology and development. In this lively d…

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Unlocking Business Success: How a Punk Rock Lawyer Turned Startup Guru is Transforming 125,000 Businesses(Shane Murphy from Ownr) 41:00

1+ y ago41:00

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Send us a text Starting a small business involves various legal considerations, many of which can be conveniently addressed online. Shane Murphy, the CEO of Ownr, brings a legal background to the table and shares his entrepreneurial journey, including successfully starting and later having his business acquired by its major competitor. Ownr, an all…

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Haryana Politics with Dharmendra Kanwari 50:38

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Senior Journalist Dharmendra Kanwari joins us in the 175th episode to talk about Haryana Politics and more.

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Unlocking Small Business Potential with IT (With Jeremy Irving from IC360) 45:07

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Send us a text Small businesses should not shy away from new technology, but rather use it as a secret tool to drive employee and customer satisfaction and engagement. Jeremy Irving is the Managing Director and Senior Technical Analyst of IC 360 Solutions, a technology firm that helps small businesses. He is also a certified PMP (project management…

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Ancient Haryana History Masterclass 1:16:05

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Research Scholar Ayush Jaiwal joins us in the 174th episode to discuss history of ancient Haryana region.You can contact Ayush here:- https://www.instagram.com/itihaskar_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Haryanvi Workers in Israel 25:19

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Haryanvi Journalist Sat Singh joins to discuss to about recent Haryana Govt scheme on sending 10,000 Haryanvi Skilled Workers to Israel.

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Haryanvi Love and Poetry 57:10

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Haryanvi Poet Somveer Kaushik aka Kaushik Mirza joins us to discuss about love, betrayal and poetry in this episode.0:00 Introduction3:00 Sadness in Mirza's Poetry5:30 Love in Haryana 7:30 Regret and Poetry11:00 Crafting Poetry 12:30 Shero Shayri in Haryanvi16:00 Good Reader makes Good Poets19:00 Sophistication in Haryanvi Life23:30 Shayri in Harya…

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Haryanvi Migration to Australia 1:02:40

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Sachin Duhan bhai joins us in the 171st episode to talk about Haryanvi Migration to Australia. 0:50 Introduction0:55 Why Australia? 3:47 Nursing Career Abroad 7:30 Nursing Course and Prospects9:45 Abroad after 12th or Graduation?12:52 Course Fee in Australia14:10 Types of Visa and Immingration16:10 Work with Study? 18:10 Types of Jobs for Students2…

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UPSC Preparation and Plan B 1:09:19

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Digvijay Lohchab tells us about his UPSC journey and how he started Manan Vidya Pryogshala at his village Bupania, Jhajjar.0:00 Introduction1:20 Inspiration for UPSC5:10 BTech MBA and UPSC9:20 Leaving Private Job11:00 Exposure to Social Work14:45 Resilience and Health Issues21:05 Coaching Centres and Rajender Nagar28:25 Leaving Job and Uncertainity…

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Wealthsimple’s radical employee experience (with Gren Austin from Wealthsimple) 40:44

1+ y ago40:44

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Send us a text Employee retention is crucial for small businesses, and providing beneﬁts to alleviate ﬁnancial worries can be instrumental in avoiding turnover. Gren Austin serves as the Head of Wealthsimple Work, overseeing the day-to-day operations of Wealthsimple's Group Retirement Business. In a conversation with Eric, Gren delves into the dist…

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Haryanvi Women & Folksongs 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

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Phd Scholar Kompal Mehla joins us to discuss about her Research Topic "Jakri" i.e. the Folksongs of Haryanvi Women.

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Haryana Village Moral Economy 1:09:24

2y ago1:09:24

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Colonel Yogander Singh Joins us to discuss about Haryanvi Villages Republics and their sustainability.0:00 Introduction2:00 What is Moral Economy? 5:00 Resilience of Haryanvi Villages8:00 Selective Use of the Past10:00 Lack of Haryanvi Historians14:00 Aspects of Moral Economy18:00 Land Revenue System in Haryana26:20 Honesty and Bhaichara29:35 Why n…

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Sunita Krothwal Poetic Interview 1:02:00

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We talk with Haryanvi Poet Sunita Krothwal about her journey into the world of poetry.

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Dada Lakhmi Movie and Beyond 42:45

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We review Haryanvi Movie Dada Lakhmi in the 166th episode with Sudhir Gaur and look at how it missed the bus completely while portraying the biography of Haryanvi Poet and Singer Pandit Lakhmichand.

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Using emotions to improve team performance (with Ange MacCabe from Intuity Performance) 40:18

2y ago40:18

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Send us a text In this episode our guest, Ange unpacks the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its multi-dimensional influence on interactions within teams. Emotionally intelligent leadership is revealed as a catalyst for trust, collaboration, and innovation, fostering a culture that drives small business success. Small business owners are o…

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Language Status for Haryanvi 1:10:34

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Dr. VM Bechain joins us to discuss about his journey and why Haryanvi Deserves a Language status under 8th Schedule of the Constitution. 0:00 Introduction 3:45 Struggle in Life 37:00 Haryanvi Novels and Literature42:40 Why Haryanvi isnt a Language yet? 48:55 Raja ki Dantkatha 53:05 The Haryanvi Renaissance 1:02:15 Haryanvi, Hindi & Standardization…

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Women Caste and Haryana 1:10:50

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Journalist Sagrika Kissu joins us to discuss about her stories about Haryana, women, patriarchy, honour killing and more. You can read her stories here:- 1) https://theprint.in/ground-reports/haryana-girls-stood-up-against-predator-principal-but-parents-teachers-pulling-them-back/1838960/2) https://theprint.in/ground-reports/haryana-village-backs-p…

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Pragmatic view to people management (with Andrea Bartlett) 55:02

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Send us a text Managing people for YOUR small business, join me with guest Andrea Bartlett, she has been Vice-President of People at Humi for 3 years. In this episode we talk in depth about how you can make sure that HR plays a pivotal role in nurturing your workplace and foster great employee experiences. Andrea has great tactical advice and real-…

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Why Delhi is So Polluted ? 44:50

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Reasearcher and Columnist Rohit Pathania joins us to talk about the causes of Delhi's Air Pollution and how it can be solved.

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Haryanvi Actor Vikram Malik 54:31

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Haryanvi Actor and Singer Vikram Malik talks about his journey in the 162nd episode and what it needs to become an actor.

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The Rajasthan Political Conundrum 32:51

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Himanshi Dahiya is a journalist. Currently covering socio-political issues for the online news portal The Quint. She joins us in the 161st episode to talk about Rajasthan Politics, Caste, Jat vs Rajput and the upcoming elections.0:00 Introduction1:20 Rajasthan Politics Jat vs Rajput6:10 Regional Diversity in Rajasthan11:01 Congress, Gehlot & Perfor…

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Making Daaman Cool Again 30:29

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Anju is a Haryanvi Daaman Maker and is known for her unique designs and different fabrics of Daaman. In this episode, she tells her story and the discuss the nuances of Daaman Making. We also discuss how we can make Traditional Haryanvi Outfits popular and cool among the youth as well.You can contact with her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/har…

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Asian Games to Paris Olympics 2:32:59

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Jonathan Selvaraj is a sports journalist who works with Sportstar magazine. Before this he has worked with ESPN and Indian Express.In this episode he analyzes the performance of Indian Contingent in 19th Asian Games held at Hangzhou. You can catch him on Twitter here: https://x.com/jon_selvaraj?s=21Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:00 What Happened o Baj…

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Exclusive advantages for LGBT friendly businesses (with Darrell Schuurman from CGLCC) 42:30

2y ago42:30

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Send us a text Understanding the intersection and dynamics of the 2SLGBTQI+ and business community. Join me with guest Darrell Schuurman co-founder and CEO of the CGLCC, Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce as we explore questions that many small business owners have as it relates to the 2SLGBTQI+ community. In this episode we talk about how all busi…

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Haryanvi Singer Sahil Dhull 1:12:40

2y ago1:12:40

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Haryanvi Singer Sahil Dhull joins us to discuss about Haryanvi Songs, Music Production and his journey. Sahil Dhull Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@sahildhullmusicSahil Dhull Instagram: https://instagram.com/sahildhullChapters: 0:00 Introduction1:08 Narender Balhara Dialouge4:10 How he started Singing11:10 How to enter Haryanvi Industry14:20 Kaka W…

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DU Elections ABVP vs NSUI 28:44

2y ago28:44

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Lawyer Gaurav Bazard joins us in the 157th episode to discuss about DU Elections, ABVP vs NSUI, Delhi University Student Union Powers, Promises by the candidates, Delhi and Haryana Angle, caste and regional factors and voting patterns. Tune in to find out more.

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The Neeraj Chopra Journey 1:02:22

2y ago1:02:22

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Author and Public Policy Professional Shri Arjun Singh Kadian joins us in the 156th episode to discuss about The story of Neeraj Chopra. Neeraj Chopra recently won his 2nd Gold Medal in Asian Games, Hangzhou, China by beating India's Kishore Jena only, who scored his personal best. Arjun has written two books:- 1) Land of the Gods: The Story of Har…

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The Rise of Haryana 1:14:17

2y ago1:14:17

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Author and Public Policy Professional Shri Arjun Singh Kadian joins us in the 155th episode to discuss about The Rise of Haryana, Sports Story of Haryana and Haryanvi Identity. We started by attempting to discuss Neeraj Chopra but got into the larger story of Haryana itself. Arjun has written two books:- 1) Land of the Gods: The Story of Haryana2) …

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A Haryanvi in Canada 1:03:15

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Chander Shekhar Arya ⁠ talks about his journey of moving to Canada, immigration, visa, glass ceilings and how Haryanvis are connceting with each other there.Tune in to the 154th episode to find out.You can check out his youtube channel here :- https://youtube.com/@ChanderShekharArya?si=MY2jKdtGQlCEKq9sYou can connect on Instagram with CS Arya as w…

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Kathak with Shobhna Jha 32:25

2y ago32:25

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We talk with Kathak Dancer and Economist Shobhna Jha about the history of Kathak, its types, her journey and much more. Tune in to the 153rd episode of The Haryanvi Podcast find out.

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Old Haryana Village Life 40:19

2y ago40:19

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I discuss with my father Haryanvi Village Life during the 1970s and 1980s in the 152nd episode of The Haryanvi Podcast.

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Khoji Roohdar Shayari and Life 1:48:13

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In the 151st episode of The Haryanvi Podcast, Khoji Roohdar gives his first interview and talks about his Shayari, Life and Haryanvi Music Industry. Tune in to find out more.