Best Galatta Podcasts (2025)

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#70: CK Kumaravel on Building Naturals, Sparking the Sachet Revolution, Home Husbands, and Lessons in Growth 2:31:25

20h ago2:31:25

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In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with CK Kumaravel, co-founder of Naturals Spa & Salon, to unpack his inspiring journey — from pioneering India’s beauty revolution to the secret to catching unstoppable growth, why even a great product needs marketing muscle, and how dreaming big attracts big opportunities. A must-listen for dreamers, doer…

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#69: Sunny Garg On building a Startup, Getting Acquired for Crores at Age 25 | Crib 55:58

9M ago55:58

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#68: Verghese Kurien: Unveiling Amul's Journey, Breaking Monopolies, Navigating Bureaucracy, and Empowering Indian Farmers! 2:15:06

1y ago2:15:06

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Hey, It's Puneet! Join me on this utterly, butterly delicious journey! I have got a fascinating 2-hour episode lined up all about Varghese Kurien, the legend behind India's White Revolution. We'll be flipping through the pages of his book I Too Had a Dream and sharing the juiciest highlights. From his game-changing innovations in the dairy industry…

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#67: Peter De Jager on busting the chains of conventional wisdom: Shattering myths, enthralling audiences, and inspiring change with precision 1:31:18

1y ago1:31:18

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In this electrifying episode of Galata, join Puneeth as he sits down with the legendary Peter De Jager, a titan in the world of change management and technology. Together, they dive deep into the intricacies of navigating change, captivating audiences, and crafting compelling presentations. Discover why people leave companies, the real secret behin…

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#66 Kishore Biyani: Rewrite Rules, Retain Values 2:36:07

1y ago2:36:07

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Tune in to the Galata Podcast as we unlock the fascinating story of Indian retail pioneer Kishore Biyani, through his insightful autobiography "This Happened in India." From humble beginnings to building retail empires like Pantaloons and Big Bazaar, Biyani's journey is a testament to innovation and understanding the Indian consumer. Whether you're…

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#65 Unlocking Creativity with Ankur Warikoo – A Deep Dive into Becoming a Content Factory, Overcoming Resistance, and Mastering Reflection, Active Thinking, and Constraints in Creative Processes 37:23

1y ago37:23

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Explore his journey to becoming a content powerhouse, learn his unique creative process, conquer resistance, reflect powerfully, think actively, and embrace the daily grind. Uncover micromanagement secrets, leverage the power of constraints, and ignite your creative spark. Tune in now!By Ankur Warikoo, IIMB Eximius 2023

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#64 Nitthin Chandran: How He Made ₹85 Lakhs At 24, Lost It All, And Bounced Back Stronger With Medpiper! 19:31

1y ago19:31

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Hey, It’s Puneeth and Welcome to The Galata Podcast. In this episode we have a guest whose vision is reshaping the future of healthcare technology. This episode was recorded live on the vibrant campus of IIM Bangalore during Eximius 2023. As a Y Combinator alum from the Summer 2020 cohort, our guest is on a mission to democratize health insights fo…

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#63 Kiran Seth: How To Build A Global Movement, Why Growth Is Not Taught, SPICMACAY 43:12

2y ago43:12

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In this episode we discuss the beauty in simplicity, meditating on Indian highways, the fascinating difference between the west and the east, visible scale vs hidden depth and so much more!By Galata Productions

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#62 Major Chandrakanth Nair: Underground Quizzing Culture, Jaw-dropping Fundas, Joy Of Useless Knowledge, Asking Better Questions 46:43

2y ago46:43

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We are joined by someone who studied MBBS at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. He served in the Indian Army as a Doctor in multiple counterinsurgencies, high altitude and peace locations for seven years. He became a Major in 2013 but gave it all up..to become a prominent quizzer and quizmaster. As a quizzer, he has won and placed at prestigious o…

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#61 Vandana Saxena: Let Me Hijack Your Mind, Secrets Of Ecosystem Building, Reasons Why Accountants Are Business Strategists, Unspoken Dialogues 1:23:44

2y ago1:23:44

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Sometimes I walk down the aisle of a bookstore and stumble upon a book that draws me in…once I open it, I just can’t keep it back! Maybe it was the bearded gentleman on the cover with a welcoming smile or the outright audacious title or the index. Yes, it was the index that stirred something in me. I thought this man must be crazy! But that’s how I…

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#60 Barkha Dutt: To hell and back, changing voice of journalism, people first news 8:36

2+ y ago8:36

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Barkha Dutt speaks the changing voice of journalism, people-first news and her latest book in this short episode recorded at VIsra 2022 in IIM Bangalore Please enjoy the interaction. check out her latest book: To Hell and Back: Humans of COVID - https://amzn.to/3EogTz9 PS: This link helps me to continue making Galata!…

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#58 - Fixing the education system for good - Sarah Edwards(Copper+Cloves) 1:04:24

2+ y ago1:04:24

1:04:24

In Episode #58 of Against The Odds, Sarah Edwards(Copper+Cloves) and I talk about why the education system is broken and how we can go about fixing the education system for good! We also talk about why it's super important to experiment with things in life to discover where your interests lie and also why people need to focus more on good nutrition…

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3 powerful strategies for you to shine in a networking event! 33:25

2+ y ago33:25

33:25

This is the second part of the solo episode where I share 3 things to do when you arrive at the venue, how to become a powerful super host, storing and recalling people's names, startups, and milestones. Resources mentioned: #55: 5 Powerful WhatsApp Hacks To 10X Your Productivity!: Where I share my methods to organize WhatsApp to work for your busi…

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#57 - Escaping the rat race(the correct way) - Sarah Edwards(Copper+Cloves) 1:05:57

2+ y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

In Episode #57 of Against The Odds, Sarah Edwards(Copper+Cloves) and I talk about escaping the rat race(the correct way), and the benefits and downsides of working at a corporate job. Most of us are caught in the rat race, whether we know it or not, and I'm hoping that this conversation gets you thinking and acting on how you can escape it. We also…

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#56 - Set the right Lifestyle Goals - Behram Siganporia(Singer & Songwriter - Best Kept Secret) 1:11:46

3y ago1:11:46

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In Episode #56 of Against The Odds, we have Behram Siganporia(Singer & Songwriter - BestKeptSecret) explaining why it's important to set the right lifestyle goals. We also talk about the struggles and pay off when it comes to leading a life as a creative & a musician, being clear about why you are working and what your goals are with your lifestyle…

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#59 Rohith Bhat On How To Spot Hidden Gaps In The Global Market, Winning Apple As First Customer, Building Cutting-Edge Technology 1:20:37

3y ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Rohith Bhat is a parallel entrepreneur who started three companies: Robosoft Technologies, Global Delight, and 99Games. Founding Robosoft Technologies in 1996, with Apple Inc. as a first customer. (Which we cover in this episode) As an entrepreneur for over 25 years, he has done it all: product design, fundraising, exits, coding, sales & marketing,…

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#55 - Earn serious Money while pursuing your Passion - Varun Murali(Band Member - Swarathma) 1:47:54

3y ago1:47:54

1:47:54

In Episode #55 of Against The Odds, we have Varun Murali(Band Member - Swarathma and also the founder & producer at The Red Music Box) talking to us about how you embracing uncertainty can get you to earn serious money while pursuing your passion. We also talk about the journey of learning an art form and how you can excel at it, the Love/Hate rela…

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3 time tested strategies before you go to a startup networking event! 32:32

3y ago32:32

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This is the first of the 3-part series focused on networking. This first solo episode outlines 3 powerful weapons you need in your social kit before you go to another event, how to find and make it to the right events, and creating a memorable visiting card that converts! How to get in a socialite mode. The 3-time tested strategies that networkers …

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#54 - Advice for Creators(even if you are not one) - Subodh Sankar(Founder of Atta Galatta) 1:23:39

3y ago1:23:39

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In Episode #54 of Against The Odds, we have Subodh Sankar(Founder of Atta Galatta - Indian bookstore in Koramangala, Bangalore) giving us some perfect and insightful advice for creators(even if you are not one). This episode is a must if you have considered quitting your job to pursue your calling as a creator be it a content creator, entrepreneur,…

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#53 - Why mastering an art form is not easy - Suman Kumar (Part 2) 44:09

3y ago44:09

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This is Part 2 of my conversation with Suman Kumar, who is the writer of the superhit Amazon Original 'The Family Man' starring Manoj Bajpayee & Priyamani. He is also known for his blogs and his funny bits in stand-up comedy. In this episode, we talk about why mastering an art form is not an easy feat, why you need to write more and why you need to…

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#52 - Most things are not in your control - Vivek Ram (Part 2) 49:51

3y ago49:51

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This week, we have Part 2 of my conversation with Vivek Ram on the show. In this one, we talk about how most things are not in your control. So yes, stop trying to control control. Vivek is the founder and Senapati at Vaanarsena Studios and Vaanarsena School, based in Bangalore. In this episode, we talk about why it's important to let go of control…

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#51 - Happiness brings you success(not the other way around) - Sal Yusuf (Part 2) 56:05

3y ago56:05

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In #51 of Against The Odds, Sal Yusuf and I talk about success, how happiness brings you success and not the other way around and we talk a whole lot about manifestation and the law of attraction. Sal Yusuf is an actor, voice over artist, stand up comic. He's well known for starring in movies like Tiger Zinda Hai, French Biriyani, Take Off, Iyobint…

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#50 - How I started making serious money from my podcast - Akash Damodaran 59:19

3y ago59:19

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It's Episode #50 of Against The Odds and I'm here to talk to you about how I started making serious money from my podcast. I also share some exciting news and updates from my life that I'm super stoked about. This episode is perfect if you're planning to start something, be it a venture, freelancing career, YouTube channel or even a podcast. Basica…

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#49 - Storytelling and its challenges - Suman Kumar 55:21

3y ago55:21

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Suman Kumar is the writer of the superhit Amazon Original 'The Family Man' starring Manoj Bajpayee & Priyamani. He is also known for his blogs and his funny bits in stand-up comedy. In this episode, we talk about storytelling and its challenges, the constant evolution of content and why you need to show up every single day to work on your craft. Le…

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#48 - Creating a community the individual way - Vivek Ram (Part 1) 52:17

3y ago52:17

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This week, we have Vivek Ram on the show and we talk about how one should be building and creating a community the individual way. Well, what is this right & correct individual way? That's why you need to check out the full episode! Vivek is the founder and Senapati at Vaanarsena Studios and Vaanarsena School, based in Bangalore. In this episode, w…

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#58: Megna Jain On How She Built A Baking Business From A College Experiment 1:18:42

3y ago1:18:42

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Megna Jain and I uncover the science of baking, scaling from a home kitchen,women-only kitchen, values, choosing a cloud bakery, surviving logistical tsunami and so much more! About Megna Jain: Megna Jain runs an online bakery called Dream a Dozen with an all-women kitchen in Bangalore with the dream of expanding across the world one day. She's a c…

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#47 - How to get yourself to Focus - Macwin Ian D'souza(Mac Macha) 1:28:07

3y ago1:28:07

1:28:07

This week we have Macwin Ian D'souza a.k.a. Mac Macha on the show where we go through different ways on how to get yourself to focus, improve your concentration and get to doing the important things in life. Macwin(Mac Macha) is a content creator, most known for his super funny and relatable bits on Instagram Reels. We talk about his journey in the…

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#46 - Your Intuition is a Superpower - Sal Yusuf 48:07

3y ago48:07

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In #46 of Against The Odds, Sal Yusuf and I talk about how your Intuition is a superpower and why you need to trust your gut! We also talk about the power of manifestation and the law of attraction. Check it out and let me know your thoughts! Sal Yusuf is an actor, voice over artist, stand up comic. He's well known for starring in movies like Tiger…

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#45 - Say No to Lifestyle Creep - Urvashi HV (Part 2) 1:05:04

3y ago1:05:04

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In Ep #45 of Against The Odds, Urvashi HV and I talk about how to sort out your finances and say no to lifestyle creep. This Part 2 of my conversation with Urvashi is a super fun one and a laugh riot with some really heavy-hitting topics too. Urvashi HV(formerly Goverdhan) is an Actor, Model & Mental Health Advocate who moved back from the US to In…

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#44 - Why you should keep learning - Varijashree Venugopal 1:11:02

3+ y ago1:11:02

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As part of Episode #44 of Against The Odds, I sit down and talk to the supremely talented Singer & Flautist - Varijashree Venugopal about 'Why you should keep learning!' In this episode, we explore so many important ideas from why you should never stop learning, how to constantly learn new things to the importance of writing things down and explori…

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#43 - How to unlock your creative side - Disha Madan 1:29:03

3+ y ago1:29:03

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This is Episode #43 featuring Disha Madan where she talks to me about a big question most people ponder today: "How to unlock your creative side?" Disha Madan is an Actor & Content Creator who is a well-known face in the Social Media & Kannada TV realms. In this one, we talk about how to find your creative outlet, stand out with your creativity, un…

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#42 - How everything is made up - Urvashi HV (Part 1) 1:03:40

3+ y ago1:03:40

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In Ep #42 of Against The Odds, Urvashi HV and I talk about how everything is made up and the points don't matter. This Part 1 of my conversation with Urvashi is a super fun one and a laugh riot with some really heavy-hitting topics too. Urvashi HV(formerly Goverdhan) is an Actor, Model & Mental Health Advocate who moved back from the US to India to…

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#41 - Start living the portfolio life - Jishnu Dasgupta(Swarathma) 1:17:29

3+ y ago1:17:29

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In Ep #41 of Against The Odds, Jishnu Dasgupta from the band, Swarathma, is here with us telling us all to start living the portfolio life. Jishnu Dasgupta is the bassist and the band manager of Swarathma, one of the biggest bands in India right now with one of their latest songs being the OST(Original Sound Track) for the hit web series - The Fami…

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#57: Vivan Marwaha On What Millennials Want 1:00:27

3+ y ago1:00:27

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About Vivan Marwaha Vivan Marwaha is a user researcher who works on technology projects in emerging markets. A millennial himself, he cares deeply about understanding India and its future through its youth. He has lived and worked in New Delhi, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Buenos Aires, and has written for the Washington Post, New Statesman, Min…

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#40 - Why you should develop grit - Sonali Swami 1:09:05

3+ y ago1:09:05

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In Ep #40 of Against The Odds, we have Sonali Swami telling us why you should develop grit, persevere and how you can get anything you want in life if you put your mind to it! Sonali is a fitness athlete and bodybuilder who started her career in her late 30s to then eventually represent the country and she was soon an Asians Bronze Medalist. I came…

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#39 - How simple things can bring you success 38:49

3+ y ago38:49

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Finally, Against The Odds is back! In Ep #39, I update you on what we have been up to and how simple things can bring you success. After having received at least a couple of hundred messages on why we haven’t published in so long, we are back! And man, don't I have some exciting news to share with you! Our Partners: Sennheiser(Audio Partner): https…

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#56: Shridhar Venkat on How He’s Building An Empire for Krishna, Kaizen Thunders, Being Assertively Honest, Akshaya Patra’s War On Hunger 1:56:47

3+ y ago1:56:47

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About Shridhar Venkat: He has over 25 years of work experience and has been associated with leading multinationals like Philips, ABB, Webex Communications (now CISCO), etc. Prior to joining Akshaya Patra, he was Vice President – Sales, Webex Communications. He joined Akshayapatra in search of existential purpose in life.He holds a Bachelor’s Degree…

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#55: 5 Powerful WhatsApp Hacks To 10X Your Productivity! 21:49

3+ y ago21:49

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Episode Notes: Touch it once - only when you are ready to deal with it. if needed tilt the phone and read further to decide but touch only when ready to act upon it. Schedule WhatsApp time in your daily planner/agenda and use it ONLY then. Allow your messages to stack! Silent all notifications, sounds except for WhatsApp calls. No to WhatsApp first…

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#54: Harsh Pokharna On How To Make Apps For Bharath, Unusual Influencers, Cracking Y Combinator 1:26:35

3+ y ago1:26:35

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Harsh Pokharna and I discuss how to make apps for Bharath, unusual influencers, cracking Y Combinator, building Trust, killing idea babies and so much more! Resources Mentioned: Lean Startup - How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses. Y Combinator PS: Proceeds from the Amazon link above go to my …

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#53: Vanitha VR On The Truth About Women’s Cricket 1:43:57

4y ago1:43:57

1:43:57

Vanitha Vr is an India Cricketer. In this interaction, she open's up about speaking the truth, being bullied, developing high pain tolerance, obsessing over sugar, making money as a cricketer and more!By Vanitha VR, Invictus Performance lab, Rx Murali, Sirona Hygiene

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#52: Bijay Gautam On Being Really Vulnerable, Accepting A Broken Accent, Your Unique Success Template 1:13:58

4y ago1:13:58

1:13:58

About Bijay Gautam: Bijay,is a podcasting mentor, co-founder of WYN Studio and Host of one of the top podcasts in India, The Inspiring TalkHe empowers coaches, trainers, speakers experts and entrepreneurs to build their influence, authority and business using the power of podcasting. Resources mentioned: Books: Naked by Papa CJ The Alabaster Girl b…

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#51: Vaibhav Khandelwal On How He Co-founded Shadowfax, Gig Economy, LOTR, Reliable Last-Mile Delivery. 1:54:10

4y ago1:54:10

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Vaibhav Khandelwal On How He Co-founded Shadowfax, Gig Economy, LOTR, Reliable Last-Mile Delivery, Power Of Tech, Engineering Pleasant Experiences, Forgotten Frontline Warriors And More! About Vaibhav Khandelwal: He was an all-time school topper. Bagging 100% scholarships throughout his schooling! He pursued his Engineering from IIT Delhi where a c…

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#38 - The Importance of Putting in the Years - Anish Ponnanna(The Engineer's Pick & Sound Engineer at Swarathma) 1:22:23

4y ago1:22:23

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Anish Ponnanna talks to me about the importance of putting in the years and learning on the job! He is our next guest on Against The Odds i.e. Episode #38. He is a sound engineer known for working with big famous Indian bands like Swarathma, Indian Ocean, Clinton Cerejo and more. He is also a YouTuber who creates some incredible sounding pieces wit…

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#50: Shweta Sastri - How A Successfully Mobilized Donation Drive Will Now Launch A Life Saving 120-bed Oxygen Facility 25:37

4y ago25:37

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#50: Shweta Sastri - How A Successfully Mobilized Donation Drive Will Now Launch A Life Saving 120-bed Oxygen Facility At Canadian International School And MORE! If you can, contribute to the fundraiser here. About Shweta Sastri: She took over a failing international school at 23 and made it completely eco-friendly and truly international.She pursu…

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#37 - Become a Jack of Many Trades - Martin D'souza(DJ, KJ, Model & Actor) 1:24:25

4y ago1:24:25

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Martin D'souza talks to me about how to become a jack of many trades and a master of all too as part of Episode #37 of Against The Odds. He is a well-known DJ(Disc Jockey), KJ(Karaoke Jockey), Model & Actor in Bangalore. In this one we talk about the importance of hard work and hope, how to correctly learn things in college during your college days…

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#36 - How you can Ensure Positive Outcomes - Narpath Raman(Mentalist & Illusionist) 43:56

4y ago43:56

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Listen to Narpath Raman(Mentalist & Illusionist from Bangalore/Chennai) [Next Door Mind Reader - NDMR] and I talk about how you can ensure positive outcomes in life, as part of Episode #36 of our video podcast series - Against The Odds. We talk about the importance of hustle and hard work, how to make it in life and how one cannot be fearless but c…

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#35 - How Empathy can change You - Narpath Raman(Mentalist & Illusionist [NDMR]) 1:01:03

4y ago1:01:03

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Listen to Narpath Raman(Mentalist & Illusionist from Bangalore/Chennai) [Next Door Mind Reader - NDMR] talk about how empathy can change you and how empathy is super important in today's day and age, as part of Episode #35 of Against The Odds. We talk about finding what you're born to do, the importance of positive mindshift and its benefits and ho…

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#34 - Structuring your Day and Life the right way - Sahit Anand(Filmmaker - Do Creative Labs & Jordindian) 49:18

4y ago49:18

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Episode #34 of ATO(Against The Odds) features Sahit Anand(Filmmaker & co-founder at Do. Creative Labs in Bangalore, known for Jordindian's content & the upcoming feature film, One Cut Two Cut) who talks about the importance of structuring your day and life the right way. We talk about how "office" culture should actually be, the importance of not c…

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#33 - Find the Soul in your Work - Sahit Anand(Filmmaker - Do Creative Labs & Jordindian) 54:58

4y ago54:58

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Episode #33 of ATO(Against The Odds) features Sahit Anand(Filmmaker & co-founder at Do Creative Labs in Bangalore, known for Jordindian's content & the upcoming feature film, One Cut Two Cut) where he talks about how one should find the soul in your work. We talk about knowing when to not stop and quit along with also creating a figurative museum f…

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#32 - How to not restrict yourself - Punya Arora(Writer - Netflix Production 'Masaba Masaba') 1:17:10

4y ago1:17:10

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'How to not restrict yourself' is what my guest, Punya Arora, a stand-up comic and a writer known for works like Masaba Masaba, and I talk about in Episode 32 of Against The Odds. In this episode, we talk about how to not restrict yourself and do all that you can in this one life, the importance of staying calm and not giving yourself a tough time,…

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