Best Krishna Kumar Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 45 : Hariharan's review of the book "Voyages that changed the world" by Peter Aughton 28:10

8d ago28:10

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In this episode,12 year old Hariharan reviews an amazing book, "Voyages that changed the world" written by Peter Aughton. Hari takes us through some of the interesting voyages taken up by sailors ,explorers, scientists etc. and their difficult journeys, giving us a glimpse into the life on the boats and ships, how it was really difficult to venture…

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Episode 44 : Swaminathan's review of the book "Ponniyin Selvan" written by Kalki Krishnamurthy 24:36

19d ago24:36

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In this episode,20 year old Swami takes us through Kalki's historical fiction novel setup in the Chola kingdom. He gives us a glimpse into the storyline, characters and how the author has written a beautiful story through the eyes of a messenger, the protagonist, Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Backgrou…

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Episode 43 : Arun Kumar's review of the books " Kenneth Andersons Omnibus: Man Eaters And Western Ghats" 44:53

25d ago44:53

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In this episode, Arun Kumar reviews Kenneth Anderson's set of 7 books giving us a gist of each book through tales recounted in them, in a very engaging manner. Kenneth Douglas Stewart Anderson was an Indian writer and hunter who wrote books about his adventures in the jungles of South India. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay…

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Scaling Hope: How ISB Alumna Purnota Dutta Bahl is Changing Paediatric Cancer Care in India 31:02

26d ago31:02

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In this episode of Impact Chronicles, we spotlight Purnota Dutta Bahl (PGP Class of 2005), Founder & CEO of Cuddles Foundation - an organisation transforming paediatric cancer care in India through the power of nutrition. Purnota shares the inspiring story behind Cuddles Foundation and how it has become a critical partner to top hospitals across In…

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Episode 42 : Saagarika's review of the book " Little Women" written by Louisa May Alcott 30:21

1M ago30:21

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In this episode, 12 year old Saagarika has reviewed the classic "Little Women" written by Louisa May Alcott. The story follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy and their journey from childhood to womanhood. Saagarika has reviewed the book in a beautiful way describing the characters, the plot etc. thereby giving us a glimp…

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Episode 41 : Kishore's review of the book " Before We Forget Kindness" written by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 29:54

2M ago29:54

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In this episode, Kishore reviews an amazing book "Before we forget kindness" written by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. In the fifth book in the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, Kishore tells us about the mysterious café which welcomes four new guests who go into their past to move on their present, finding closure and comfort so they can start on a fresh …

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Episode 40 : Anika Madangeri's review of the book "Still Alive: A Wild Life of Rediscovery" written by Forrest Galante 34:52

2M ago34:52

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In this episode, 14 year old, Anika Madangeri speaks about this amazing book "Still Alive: A Wild Life of Rediscovery" written by Forrest Galante. A wildlife enthusiast herself, Anika loves exploring the wild side of the planet with her parents and other like minded groups. The book is a part memoir, part biological adventure where Galante takes re…

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Episode 39 : Anish's review of the book " The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna " written by Sudha Murthy 25:06

2M ago25:06

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In this episode, 13 year old Anish, reviews the book" The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna " written by Sudha Murthy. A book written by Sudha Murthy is always a pleasure to read and especially when kids talk about stories from the book, it feels like the purpose is fulfilled. That's what Anish does here. He shares few stories …

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From ISB to IAS: D. Krishna Bhaskar's Inspiring Civil Services Journey 32:40

2M ago32:40

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In this special Civil Services Day episode of Impact Chronicles, we spotlight our alumnus D. Krishna Bhaskar, IAS, who currently serves as the CMD of Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TRANSCO) and Special Secretary to Telangana Deputy CM. Krishna shares his inspiring journey from civil service aspirant to accomplished administrator, re…

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Episode 38 : KMAK's review of the book " The Remains Of The Day" written by Kazuo Ishiguro 25:03

2M ago25:03

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In this episode, my guest KMAK reviews the book "The Remains Of The Day" written by nobel prize winning author, Kazuo Ishiguro. KMAK gives us a glimpse into Mr.Steven's world, a butler and the main protagonist of the story which is setup in 1956.She highlights how important issues have been touched upon throughout the story in a very subtle but sig…

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Leading Swiggy with Purpose: ISB Alumnus Rohit Kapoor on Innovation, Balance & the ISB Edge 24:19

3M ago24:19

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“ISB’s network has always played out for me… I think it is probably the number one B-school network in India today,” says Rohit Kapoor (PGP Class of 2006), CEO, Food Marketplace at Swiggy, in this episode of Impact Chronicles presented by ISB Alumni. From consulting to healthcare, hospitality, and now food and grocery, Rohit’s career reflects a pow…

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Episode 37 : Anupama's review of the book " Norwegian Wood" written by Haruki Murakami 22:03

3M ago22:03

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In this episode, my guest Anupama talks about this interesting book giving us a gist of the plot, protagonist, other characters and how it was so relatable to her while reading the same. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay

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Episode 36 : Gayathri's review of the book " Rich Dad Poor Dad" written by Robert Kiyosaki 28:25

3M ago28:25

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In this episode, my guest Gayathri reviews an amazing book 'Rich Dad Poor Dad" written by Robert Kiyosaki, which talks about the importance of financial education. Gayathri takes us through different aspects of the book in a very interesting way, highlighting important ones as mentioned by the author. Do listen to the episode and share your thought…

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Episode 35 : Vyjayanthi's review of the book "I Have Got You Under My Skin" written by Mary Higgins Clark 49:29

3M ago49:29

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In this episode, Vyjayanthi ma'am talks about one of her favourite authors work " I Have Got You Under My Skin". This book written by American Thriller author, Mary Higgins Clark, is a suspenseful journey into finding out the murderer through twists and turns wherein Vyajanthi ma'am gives us a glimpse of the plot in her words. Do listen to the epis…

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Episode 34 : Prayag Prem's review of the book " The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri 28:28

3M ago28:28

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In this episode, 15 year old Prayag Prem reviews an amazing book, "The Divine Comedy" written by Dante Alighieri as a poem in 3 volumes. The epic poem, The Divine Comedy, is about the author's journey which has three parts: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Heaven).Prayag takes us through the different levels of the poem in a ve…

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From Corporate to Social Impact: ISB Alumna Priya Nadkarni’s Mission to Empower Tribal Children 25:19

4M ago25:19

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In this special Women’s Day episode of Impact Chronicles, we spotlight Priya Nadkarni, ISB alumna (PGP 2010) and Founder & President of Mrida Education and Welfare Society. Mrida is empowering tribal children by building skills and career pathways through education, sports, and agriculture. Join us as Priya shares her inspiring journey—from a journ…

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Saurabh Nigam, author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. 35:51

4M ago35:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Saurabh Nigam—HR leader, angel investor, and author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. With over two decades of experience, Saurabh shares actionable insights on building a thriving startup culture, avoiding common HR mistakes, and hiring the right peop…

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From Mumbai to NYC: Leia Tyebjee on Building Pylot Studios, a global platform empowering emerging artists 30:22

4M ago30:22

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Showcasing emerging artists—today, my guest is Leia Tyebjee, co-founder of Pylot Studios, an interdisciplinary creative platform dedicated to artistic design, curation, and community engagement. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of creating spaces for artists, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, and how Pylot Studios is redefin…

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Episode 33 : Digangana Mukherjee's review of the book " The Home And The World" written by Rabindranath Tagore 34:20

4M ago34:20

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In this episode, my guest, Digangana Mukherjee talks about a beautiful book "The Home And The World" written by Rabindranath Tagore. She takes us through the character setup,setting of the plot,giving us a glimpse into Tagore's writing and the way how he brilliantly shaped them weaving amazing stories. Digangana also throws light on "Geetanjali",se…

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Asish Mohapatra and Ruchi Kalra: The ISB duo behind the unicorns OfBusiness and Oxyzo 29:43

4M ago29:43

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“I think for (ISB) alums, there’s a bit of ISB in whatever they do,” says Asish Mohapatra (PGP Class of 2006) and Ruchi Kalra (PGP Class of 2007), co-founders of two of the India’s most promising unicorns, OfBusiness and Oxyzo, as we feature them in this episode of Impact Chronicles, presented by ISB Alumni. Asish and Ruchi explain how they are tra…

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Episode 32 : Prasanthi's review of the book " Ahalya's Awakening" by Kavita Kane 42:49

4M ago42:49

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In this episode, author and book lover, Prasanthi has reviewed the amazing book "Ahalya's Awakening" written by Kavita Kane. Prasanthi has very well brought out the essence of the book by taking us through Ahalya's story in an interesting way.She also mentions that reading this book and reviewing it has given her immense joy as this was her first K…

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Episode 31: Upasana's review of the books "The Midnight Library ","The Life Impossible" and "The Comfort Book" written by Matt Haig 38:39

5M ago38:39

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In this episode, my guest Upasana wonderfully captures the essence of 3 books written by Matt Haig. The first one is Midnight Library,second one "The Life Impossible" and the last one " The Comfort Book".Each one is different in the kind of stories potrayed but with similar themes and a focus on Mental Health. Do listen to the episode and share you…

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Episode 30 : Parinitha's review of the book "Kim" by Rudyard Kipling 23:23

5M ago23:23

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In this episode, my guest Parinitha talks about the book "Kim" written by Rudyard Kipling. She gives us a glimpse into Kim's world and describes few characters involved in the story. The novel is known for its detailed portrait of the people, culture, religions, and superstitions, and the life of the bazaars and the road during those times in India…

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Episode 29 : Jaya Siva Murthy's preview of her book "The Curse Of The Vedic Code" 28:54

5M ago28:54

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In this episode, Jaya Siva Murthy talks about her latest book, " The Curse Of the Vedic Code", an edge-of-the-seat thriller. She discusses about the writing process, inspirations involved, her first book. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit: Olexy from Pixabay

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Episode 28: Sreekaruna's review of the book "The Prophet" By Khalil Gibran 30:33

5M ago30:33

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In this episode, my guest Sreekaruna, a storyteller by profession, talks about her favourite book "The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran. She talks about the author and how this book influenced her personally. Sreekaruna reads lines from few of the chapters to give us a gist of Gibran's profound writings. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. B…

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Episode 27: Cdr Sugunakar Pakala's review of the book "Butterflies,Parathas and The Bhagavad Gita" written by Dr.S. Hari Haran 57:47

6M ago57:47

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In this episode, my guest Cdr Sugunakar talks about this amazing book "Butterflies,Parathas and The Bhagavad Gita".He gives us a sneak peak into the characters and stories woven around them.He also tells us how this book inspired him and gave courage when he needed it the most. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Cred…

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Episode 26: Dr. Sumanth C. Raman’s preview of his book “Sick Business: The Truth Behind Healthcare in India 37:23

6M ago37:23

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Dr. Sumanth C. Raman is a well known media personality withregular appearances on National and Tamil television channels as a political analyst, anchor, and sports commentator. In this episode, Dr.Raman talks aboutsome of the most important issues prevalent in the Indian Medical System, giving us a glimpse into his book which is a must read for all…

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Episode 25 : Sreevalli Sreenivasan's preview of her book "Let The Elephants Bee" 24:03

6M ago24:03

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In this episode, my host Sreevalli Sreenivasan, talks about her book “Let the Elephants Bee”, the first in her Living with Nature series. Sreevalli is pursuing her PH.D in systems engineering. She is also an artist, loves nature and greatly inspired by her grandfather Sir M.A. Parthasarathy who was knighted by the Dutch Monarch and advocated for na…

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Episode 24 : Rohit Mishra's review of the book"The Eye Of Shiva" Beyond the Quantum Universe, written by Prashant Saxena 36:02

7M ago36:02

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In this episode, my guest Rohit Mishra reviews an amazing book "The Eye Of Shiva" Beyond the Quantum Universe, written by Prashant Saxena. Rohit gives us a glimpse into the book through different concepts like existence, relative conciousness, maya, Brahman and many more. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : O…

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ISB alum Atul Satija on building solutions for poverty alleviation with The/Nudge Institute 31:55

7M ago31:55

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“The seed of my social sector journey started in the final term at ISB,” says Atul Satija (PGP Class of 2004), Founder and CEO of The/Nudge Institute, and Founder 2.0 and CEO of Give, in this episode of Impact Chronicles, presented by ISB Alumni. Driven by his core purpose of eradicating poverty in India within this lifetime, Atul Satija has been c…

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Episode 23 : Arun Kumar's review of "Veerappan's Saga : Rise and Fall - 4 Volumes" written by P.Sivasubramaniam 1:05:42

7M ago1:05:42

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In this episode, my guest Arun Kumar Sir reviews an interesting book "Veerappan's Saga : Rise and Fall" written in 4 Volumes. He brings out the essence of the book in such a way that the review looks like story being retold through his words and author P.Sivasubramaniam's thoughts keeping the listeners glued to the episode. The author, an investiga…

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Indie Hacker Special: Piyush Patel founder of AmplifyX Labs on Building Micro-SaaS, Bootstrapping, and Scaling. 41:41

7M ago41:41

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Indie Hacker Special! I speak to Piyush Patel, the founder of AmplifyX Labs and a prominent voice in the micro-SaaS and indie hacking space. From bootstrapping projects to building in public and exploring AI-powered tools, Piyush shares invaluable insights into his personal journey, product development strategies, getting your first customers and t…

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From Spicy Dreams to Market Domination: Mikhel Rajani co-founder of Naagin Sauce on building India’s No.1 hot sauce brand. 34:14

7M ago34:14

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Chicken and hot sauce are a match made in heaven! In this episode, II’m joined by Mikhel Rajani, co-founder of Naagin Sauce, India’s first and favourite hot sauce brand. Mikhel and his team spotted a gap in the market about five years ago and have since transformed Naagin Sauce into a household name, now partnering with KFC India and reaching both …

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Building Strength for Everyday People: Adarsh Gopalakrishnan founder of Move101 on Making Fitness Accessible. 45:40

8M ago45:40

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The world is getting fatter! In this episode, we dive deep into fitness and nutrition with Adarsh Gopalakrishnan, founder of Move101 in Chennai. Move101 is a unique strength and conditioning gym tailored for regular folks with little to no training background, and it also offers online coaching. Adarsh’s journey into fitness began in an unexpected …

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Episode 22 : Bhanu's review of the book " A Game Of Thrones" by George R.R.Martin 27:50

8M ago27:50

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In this episode ,my guest Bhanu reviews an amazing book "A Game Of Thrones" the first novel in A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels written by George R.R.Martin. Hope you enjoy listening to the episode. Do share your thoughts. Background Music Credit: Olexy from Pixabay

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Episode 21 : Parinitha's review of the book "A Good Girl's Guide To Murder" by Holly Jackson 17:20

8M ago17:20

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In this episode, my guest,19 year old Parinitha, reviews an awesome murder mystery book, excellently written by Holly Jackson. Pari gives us a glimpse into the author's way of portraying characters, storyline and much more in a very interesting way. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay…

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Episode 20: Upasana's review of the "The Housemaid" book series by Freida McFadden 48:46

8M ago48:46

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In this episode, my guest Upasana reviews an incredible thriller series covering 3 books, filled with mystery and psychological terror all coming together brilliantly. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit: Olexy from Pixabay

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Episode 19 : Arun Kumar's review of the book "The Story Of Philosophy" by Will Durant 1:00:15

9M ago1:00:15

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In this episode , my guest Arun Kumar reviews an amazing book " The Story Of Philosophy" written by Will Durant. Arun Sir has spoken about the book very well giving us insights into the ideologies and lives of great philosophers like Socrates,Aristotle,Plato among many others. Hope you enjoy the episode.Happy Listening!! Background Music Credit : O…

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Episode 18 : In conversation with Soumya on the "Joy Of Reading" 30:27

9M ago30:27

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In this episode, my friend Soumya discusses about the "Joy Of Reading" with a focus on inculcating the habit of reading with a lot of tips and suggestions to parents on how they can be enablers in their kid's reading journey.. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay…

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From passion project to thriving venture: ISB Alums Dhimant & Anuradha on building The Better India 30:45

9M ago30:45

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“ISB was the key milestone because that’s what brought us together and led to The Better India,” say Dhimant Parekh and Anuradha Kedia from ISB’s PGP Class of 2007 and the co-founders of The Better India, as we feature them in this episode of Impact Chronicles, presented by ISB Alumni. Guided by their core purpose and value, Dhimant and Anuradha ar…

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Episode 17 : Aarav and Anushkaa's review of the book "The Gita For Children" by Roopa Pai 32:54

9M ago32:54

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In this episode, my guests are 13 year old Aarav and 15 year old Anushkaa who pitched in together to review an amazing book written by Roopa Pai. She has done a great job of simplifying a complex subject. She uses humor and contemporary language that will surely appeal not only to children but to their parents and other adults as well. Do listen to…

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Episode 16 : Dr. Paromita MUkherjee's review of the book "The Glory of Sri Sri Ganesh" by Mahashweta Devi( Translated by Ipshita Chanda) 27:13

9M ago27:13

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In this episode,my guest Dr.Paromita Mukherjee has given us wonderful insights into Mahashweta's book which highlights issues of agrarian land relations, inter-caste violence, so-called rural development and the position of women in rural India. This novel is considered one of Devi's most important works which was translated from the original Benga…

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Episode 15 : Kishore's review of the book "Abroad In Japan" by Chris Broad 29:46

10M ago29:46

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In this episode, my guest Kishore reviews an amazing book "Abroad In Japan" authored by Chris Broad. Chris has captured the essence of Japanese culture through his experiences of living in Japan over a period of 10 years.. Kishore has taken us through the different chapters of the book, giving us a glimpse into Chris's world of living abroad.. Do l…

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Episode 14 : Hari Madala’s review of the book " The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness" by Morgan Housel 53:04

10M ago53:04

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In this episode, Hari explores the different topics covered by Morgan Housel, highlighting few of them with examples quoted from the book. This beautiful book gives us a thought-provoking insight into the complex relationship between human behavior and financial decisions. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts or feedback.. Happy Listeni…

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ISB Alum Mayank Kumar on how upGrad's outcome-led education model contributed to its success 23:54

10M ago23:54

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“At ISB, there is a problem of plenty and that’s the beauty of the school,” says Mayank Kumar from ISB’s PGP class of 2009 and Co-founder and Managing Director of upGrad, as we feature him in a new episode of Impact Chronicles, presented by ISB Alumni. Mayank is driving transformation in India’s online education landscape through upGrad, which ente…

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Episode 13 : Anand Govindarajan's review of the book "Swadeshi Steam: V.O. Chidambaram Pillai and the Battle against the British Maritime Empire 45:23

10M ago45:23

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In this episode, my guest Anand reviews this amazing book Swadeshi Steam: V.O.Chidamabaram and the battle against the British Maritime Trade written by A.R.Venkatachalapathy. Anand takes us through the heroic tale of VOC's courageous attempt in the face of colonial oppression in a way that will definitely inspire us to read this amazing book. Do li…

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Episode 12 : Ranya's review of the book "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen 39:54

11M ago39:54

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In this episode, my guest Ranya Bopanna reviews an amazing classic of all times, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Ranya speaks really well about the author Jane Austen, giving us glimpses of her life, her writing style and how the book itself shaped up during those times followed by insight into the characters and the storyline.. Do listen to …

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Episode 11 : Dr. Soumya Chiluvuri's review of the book "And then there were none" by Agatha Christie 31:56

11M ago31:56

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In this episode, my guest Dr.Soumya Chivuluri reviewsan amazing thriller titled “And Then There Were None” written by the “Queen Of Mystery - Agatha Christie”. Dr.Soumya has taken us through the plot of the book without revealing the suspense, giving us glimpses of mystery embroiled in the story. Hope you enjoy listening to the episode!! Background…

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Episode 10 : My review of the book "A Hundred Little Flames" by Preeti Shenoy with Sunita ma'am 32:35

11M ago32:35

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Hello listeners, you are in for a surprise this episode.. Sunita ma'am from Vizag has graciously hosted this episode where I am reviewing a book from one of my favourite Indian authors, Preeti Shenoy.. The book "A Hundred Little Flames" is set up in a laid back village in the beautiful landscapes of Kerala and delves into relationships spanning 3 g…

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ISB alum Viren Rasquinha: From Indian hockey captain to entrepreneur, Olympic Gold Quest 26:05

11M ago26:05

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“ISB for me was probably the best transition year I could have asked for,” says Viren Rasquinha from ISB’s PGP class of 2009, as we feature him in a new episode of Impact Chronicles, presented by ISB Alumni. He reflects on his journey from leading the Indian hockey team as a captain to pursuing his management programme at ISB and becoming the Manag…

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