• # ep 8 - Will India win THE CRICKET WORLD CUP 2023 : Podcast
    Oct 29 2023

    Let's sit with Aman and Prashant, the two cricket enthusiasts, to know and understand the chances of India winning this world cup. We also venture into the past of Indian cricket and the sorry state of the cricket of Pakistan, and talk about other cricketing nations.

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • # ep 1 - Understanding Entrepreneurship and Operational Excellence
    Oct 23 2023

    Kamal Kalra is a "intra-preneur" who has spent 15 years in corporates and startups. After working with companies like IBM, American Express, Micromax, and Snapdeal, he is currently associated with a successful e-commerce brand. He is passionate about writing and mentoring upcoming startups and entrepreneurs. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Leap Ahead- book 07:10 - Operational excellence 09:18 - PUSH & LEAP 10:15 - Leadership in business 19:38 - Intra-preneur 21:00 - Inherited legacy & leaving behind structure 25:15 - Failure of startups in India 28:48 - Valuation - a problem 35:17 - keeping the business fundamentals right 40:38 - Unit Economics 43:53 - Creating business from thin air 47:07 - Being observant and creating value - creating business 50:17 - curiosity as the basic emotion behind startup 54:30 - Unique selling point 59:50 - personal brand- easiest way to make the money 1:06:00 - Maturity of the market 1:08:30 - Present India like the American Economy of 1950s and 60s 1:10:15 - Role of businessmen in India - Role Models 1:16:35 - Research and Lean startup 1:24:50 - UPI changing the market scenario


    YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2s4nwGSPAAKP92WcHDNbtQ


    Instagram link - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvh17URrUJt/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • # ep 2 - From UPSC to Vada pav - Story of Passion & Rajinder Nagar's Grill Cafe
    Oct 23 2023

    It's a friendly podcast with my brother like friend - Raj Chandra, who started as a student of UPSC in Rajindra nagar area (a hub of UPSC coaching in Delhi) and ended up establishing a food business brand named 'The Grill Cafe'. Let's hear from him the story of Grill cafe, Vada pav and how his passion of food business helped him to grow and leave behind the madness of government jobs. 'The Grill Cafe' is running in Noida Sector 51 and a new outlet has started in Agra in 'Agra Chaupati'. #upsc #foodbusiness #entrepreneur #startup #vadapav #rajindernagar #upscmotivation #upscpreparation #upscinterview #governmentjobs #agra #chaupati YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2s4nwGSPAAKP92WcHDNbtQ


    Instagram channel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvh17URrUJt/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D


    Spotify channel - https://open.spotify.com/show/6nwtBxJ0YTAPrLBQjZiWNS


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    53 mins
  • # ep 3 - Oppenheimer Review and the Indian Cinema
    Oct 22 2023

    This is a conversation on the movie Oppenheimer where we try to go into the depths of the film making style of Christopher Nolan. We also discuss the cinematic choices made in this movie and the larger part it plays in film making. Discussion about Indian Cinema is vivid and crisp, covering aspects such as web series culture changing the movie making methods, role of regional cinema in developing creativity and imparting diversity to the movie making enthusiasts. Aman Sharan is a movie freak with a deep knowledge in Indian cinema, Regional cinema and Hollywood. He thrives on literature, movies and web series. Timecodes- 00:00 - Nolan and Oppenheimer 16:00 - NPT CTBT 21:00 - Ethical dilemma among scientists community during Manhattan project 28:10 - cinematic elements and sound of Oppenheimer 29:12 - casting and Cillian Murphy 35:20 - No CGI or 3D but old school and IMAX cameras 36:40 - Emotional drive to watch Oppenheimer 40:35 - Bhagwat gita controversy 43:55 - Indian Biopics and inability to make it big 55:40 - Web series culture changed the story themes and character formation 01:05:30 - Cinematic choices in Indian Cinema are justifying the story ? 01:07:56 - Indian stories pushing social and cultural limits 01:16:00 - Movies which are both entertaining and meaningful 01:18:43 - How investors affect the cinematic choices 01:22:50 - Need for more Drama schools 01:30:30 - Role of regional cinema in improving creativity 01:46:00 - Best aspect of Indian cinema and its future YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2s4nwGSPAAKP92WcHDNbtQ

    Instagram channel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvh17URrUJt/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D


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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • # ep 4 part 3- Artificial Intelligence, Braindrain and Diaspora's politics
    Oct 22 2023

    Rishab is a PhD student of Indo - Pacific studies in JNU. In this podcast, which runs into more than one parts, we discuss on many topics from the present G-20 summit in New Delhi to JNU's environment and worth of its students. We also covered topics like Indian Diaspora and how it is used in Indian internal politics. There has been a curious discussion on the position of China and Pakistan vis-a-vis India, along with Communism, Taiwan and Artificial Intelligence. #g20 #china #pakistan #upsc #indopacific #jnu #india #communism #braindrain #ai #diaspora Timecodes: 00:00 - Artificial Intelligence 12:50 - AI, semiconductors and geopolitics 14:30 - Taiwan - China issue 16:30 - Scientists as heroes 18:47 - IIT, IIM, Startups and Brain drain 34:16 - Madness for government jobs 41:52 - Indian Diaspora and internal politics 47:05 - Do JNU students waste time ? 55:25 - China's Middle Kingdom YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2s4nwGSPAAKP92WcHDNbtQ Instagram link - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvh17URrUJt/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • # ep 4 part 2- JNU's left and the failure of communism
    Oct 22 2023

    Rishab is a PhD student of Indo - Pacific studies in JNU. In this podcast, which runs into more than one parts, we discuss on many topics from the present G-20 summit in New Delhi to JNU's environment and worth of its students. We also covered topics like Indian Diaspora and how it is used in Indian internal politics. There has been a curious discussion on the position of China and Pakistan vis-a-vis India, along with Communism, Taiwan and Artificial Intelligence. #g20 #china #pakistan #upsc #indopacific #jnu #india #communism Timecodes: 00:00 - Pakistan's religious base shattered 05:10 - communism and its role in West Bengal 10:32 - Is left only good for intellectualism ? 19:35 - Where does the left leaning students of JNU are consumed ? 22:25 - Person becomes communist in early 20s 24:30 - Why JNU like institute is not in every state ? 27:45 - New breed of politicians 31:52 - General to specialist in Indian Administration 33:00 - Congress and its no plan of action 39:00 -Present communal wave in India 43:20 - India's cultural powers 53:00 - Caste system and reservation


    YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2s4nwGSPAAKP92WcHDNbtQ


    Instagram link - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvh17URrUJt/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D


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    57 mins
  • # ep 4 part 1- India's G-20 summit, China and Pakistan
    Oct 22 2023

    Rishab is a PhD student of Indo - Pacific studies in JNU. In this podcast, which runs into more than one parts, we discuss on many topics from the present G-20 summit in New Delhi to JNU's environment and worth of its students. We also covered topics like Indian Diaspora and how it is used in Indian internal politics. There has been a curious discussion on the position of China and Pakistan vis-a-vis India, along with Communism and Artificial Intelligence. #g20 #china #pakistan #upsc #indopacific #jnu #india Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 01:14 - Asia pacific to Indo pacific 07:35 - G-20 and origin 13:36 - Agenda of G-20 16:00 - Unanimous decision in G-20 17:10 - Russia name committed in Delhi declaration 19:05 - Global south and Global north 21:15 - Neo- Imperialism 24:28 - China and Tungsten 28:27 - India - middle east and Europe corridor 29:44 - Global Bio fuel initiative 31:30 - China's Belt and Road initiative 34:30 - threat and dependence on china 42:40 - border issues vs trade with china 50:53 - Pakistan's destabilisation threat to India's security 52:37 - what is India showcasing through G- 20


    YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2s4nwGSPAAKP92WcHDNbtQ

    instagram channel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvh17URrUJt/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D


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    58 mins
  • # ep 6 - How 'law of attraction' works ?
    Oct 21 2023

    Mr. Anurag Lal is a data architect working in an MNC, is an avid reader and has a deep knowledge about Law of Attraction. He is also a practitioner of Heartfulness meditation. He talks about various aspects of law of attraction and practical approach to apply it in our lives. 00:00 - introduction 06:01 - conversation with God 14:28 - Being 17:01 - being and not chasing in a relationship 28:15 - what you feel you attract 31:20 - why changing oneself is so tough 44:15 - it all drops down to conditioning 47:31 - depend on the divinity to avoid depression and insecurity 54:34 - purpose of law of attraction 59:40 - how higher energy drains ? 01:01:10 - don't forget to act 01:02:58 - schedule and higher energy 01:10:24 - does law of attraction also works for bad ? 01:12:46 - Ego and law of attraction 01:14:56 - lower self vs Higher self 01:19:50 - clarity breeds wishes fulfillment 01:24:07 - effort and effortlessness 01:28:13 - how to become a successful writer 01:32:40 - do we push our wishes away ? YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/@simplifyingit-WithMayank/videos

    instagram link - instagram.com/reel/Cvh17URrUJt/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠

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    1 hr and 39 mins