Best Lockdown Stories India Podcasts (2025)

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Waliullah Bhuiyan’s Mission in Child Education 56:16

12M ago56:16

56:16

Join us as we dive into Waliullah Bhuiyan’s inspiring startup journey in ‘Waliullah Bhuiyan’s Mission in Child Education.’ We explore how he began and the problems he’s solving through initiatives like ToguMogu, Goofi, and Kids Time. He also shares exciting marketing tips and strategies. Tune in for a compelling conversation about shaping the futur…

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How to Win the KPL with Kailash Kandpal 34:48

1y ago34:48

34:48

What's one way to keep your fans engaged? As Kailash says, win the championships! In this episode, Nadeem speaks with Kailash Kandpal, CEO of Puneri Paltan, the winning team of the 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League. They discuss sponsorships, scouting new players, hilarious anecdotes from the field, and the tons of opportunities in Kabaddi for …

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Becoming a Sports Entrepreneur and Triathlete with Jitendra Joshi 1:04:00

1y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

What's common in being an entrepreneur and a triathlete? Dedication, perseverance, and a never-say-no attitude. In this week's episode, Nadeem sits down with Jitendra Joshi, a sports entrepreneur and a triathlete with over 25 years of experience. They unpack what it takes to build sports companies from the ground up, the infrastructure in India, an…

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Working with Ranbir Kapoor and Being the CEO Of Mumbai City FC, with Indranil Das Blah 1:18:43

1y ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Meet the "sports nerd" who went from watching Tom Cruise play a sports agent to being the CEO of Mumbai City Football Club! In this episode, Nadeem speaks with Indranil Das Blah, Vice President at Reliance Sports. With 22 years of experience under his belt, Indranil talks about moving to Delhi to try professional sports and realizing he wasn't "goo…

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Sports Management: Insider Insights with Neel Shah 42:37

1y ago42:37

42:37

How do you cold-call your way into your dream job in sports? Find out from Neel Shah, who's worked in sports management across India and the US! In this episode, Nadeem talks to Neel about his journey from being the director of fan development of the Major League Soccer to being the Associate Dean at the Global Institute of Sports Business. Neel ta…

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The Grassroots Revolution In Indian Football with Siddarth Sabapathy 56:35

1+ y ago56:35

56:35

How do we bridge the gap between grassroots sports and elite sports? In this episode, Nadeem talks to Siddarth Sabapathy about kicking off football from the community level to making the Vile Parle Premier League a league of their own! Siddarth is a sports strategist and co-founder of Sporko- a sports management company that develops and promotes s…

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Beyond the Finish Line: Insights into the Running World with P. Venkatraman 56:17

1+ y ago56:17

56:17

Here's why you should run for your life! Nadeem talks to P. Venkatraman, Founder of YouTooCanRun, about all the reasons why running is the mother of all sports. They unpack how running became a 700-crore industry with over 1600 events across the country. Mr Venkatraman is a US-certified race director and running coach, with two Guinness World Recor…

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India's Million-Dollar Esports Industry with Jaikishan Malik & Varun Gavankar 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Does playing games for hours make you a professional athlete? In this episode, Nadeem speaks to Jaikishan Malik and Varun Gavankar about the evolution of Esports and how the million-dollar industry had its humble origins in two PC games- Warcraft and Counter-Strike 1.6. Jaikishan- Alliance and Partnership Manager and Varun- Digital and Content Mana…

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Content Evolution: Shaping Indian Sports Narratives with Chintan Shah 1:14:04

1+ y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

From predictors and polls to visual play-by-plays, find out how sports is more of an experience than ever! In this episode, Nadeems talks to Chintan Shah, Director of Content Management at Sportz Interactive- a digital media agency aimed at revolutionizing the fan experience of sports. They discuss how interactive content can reimagine fan engageme…

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The Power of Sports Commentary with Vishnu Warrier 1:06:12

1+ y ago1:06:12

1:06:12

What happens if you goof up on live TV with millions of people watching? In this episode, Nadeem talks to Vishnu Warrier, a sports presenter for Star Sports with over 6 years of experience commentating for tournaments like the Indian Super League, the Indian Premier League and the Cricket World Cup. Join us as we discuss with him what goes on insid…

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Mastering Media Management in Cricket with Nishad Pai Vaidya 1:07:42

1+ y ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Can the right media strategy turn a loss into a win? What are the strategies and innovations that go into managing the public image of legendary institutions and teams? Nadeem sits down with Nishad Pai Vaidya, who was the media manager for Gujarat Lions, the Indian Premier League, and Gujarat Titans, and a Cricket Reporter with BBC. He has been in …

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Beyond The Field Trailer 0:59

1+ y ago0:59

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How was the IPL successfully managed during the Covid lockdown? How can a grassroots football team raise funds? Can E-Sport athletes earn enough to buy a Mustang? And can you turn your love for sports into a career? Find the answers to all these questions with 'Beyond The Field', your all-access pass to the business side of sports. This one-of-a-ki…

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JP Morgan to Vlogging: Bushra Siddique’s Digital Entrepreneurial Journey 1:05:59

1+ y ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Step into the world of vlogging with Bushra Siddique in this episode. From her early days at J.P. Morgan to becoming a vlogging sensation, Bushra shares her journey. Discover her transition into vlogging. Learn about her strategies for building an authentic follower base and what brands value in vloggers. Find out how motherhood and COVID-19 challe…

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Mastering Business Abroad: Janani’s Startup Chronicles from India to the UK 40:58

1+ y ago40:58

40:58

Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into the incredible journey of entrepreneur Janani Prasad, the visionary founder of MojoStack, a cutting-edge tech company. Janani takes us on a captivating ride from her roots in India to her entrepreneurial endeavors in the UK.Discover the stark differences between launching startups in India and the …

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Content Creation & Mental Health: Inside the Mind of Rakin Absar 55:21

2y ago55:21

55:21

Join us for an exciting episode featuring Rakin Absar, also known as Mr. Absar. In this Q&A session, we cover various topics, including Rakin's journey in the media industry in Bangladesh, his advocacy for mental health, and his effective marketing strategies. Discover how he handles audience criticism, and his valuable tips for aspiring content cr…

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Resilience Rewritten: Elroy D'Souza's Story of Triumph 48:00

2y ago48:00

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Join us as we welcome back Elroy D'Souza, an extraordinary video editor who defied the odds to achieve remarkable success. Hear how he transformed initial struggles into opportunities, launching his own video production house and securing a UK client from India. Experience his incredible intern experience at a prestigious Bollywood studio followed …

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"The Power of Perseverance: Ajara's Inspirational Journey" 58:48

2y ago58:48

58:48

In this second episode of Season-3, we present to you multi award winning fashion entrepreneur, Aditi Kumar. 🎉She is the Founder and Managing Director of ‘Ajara by Aditi Kumar’; it’s a Luxury Indian-wear brand focusing on hand-embroidery. She is also a full-time humanitarian who uses her work as a platform to spread social awareness and support hum…

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Lockdown Success: The Inspiring Story of a National-Award-Winning Wedding Photographer 38:29

2y ago38:29

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In this first episode of Season-3, we present to you multi award winning wedding hybrid photographer, Veronika Joy. She is the Founder & Visual Storyteller of ‘Veronika Joy Fine Art Photography & Film’.Veronika made the most out of the 2020 lockdown being super productive by learning and turning her skills into a full time successful business.Veron…

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My First Paycheck | The Grey Choices 8:43

3+ y ago8:43

8:43

Sumit had long dreamt of working as an engineer in an MNC. And, finally he was able to get his dream job. But living his dream came with a grey choice. Listen to the story of Sumit's first paycheck and his grey choice here... In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you original fiction stories of people…

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First Concert | The Grey Choices 7:19

3+ y ago7:19

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Meher always wanted to attend a live music concert and her desire to experience one increased after she moved to a new city. But six months ago she had never imagined about how her first concert would come about. Listen to the story of Meher's first concert and her grey choice here... In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – w…

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First Date | The Grey Choices 8:18

3+ y ago8:18

8:18

Ananya was both thrilled and desperate to start dating but her first date was only possible with a grey choice? Listen to her story here... In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you original fiction stories of people who are at crossroads of choices… Choices that may be in the grey area but can take t…

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First Case | The Grey Choices 7:21

4y ago7:21

7:21

Aditya Rao desperately needed to win his first case to establish himself as an independent advocate. But he had never imaged the desperate step would have to take to secure the win. In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you original fiction stories of people who are at crossroads of choices… Choices t…

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My First Drink | The Grey Choices 7:30

4y ago7:30

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Coming from a family of teetotallers, Sumer was visibly excited about tasting his first drink and couldn’t wait to recount it for his friend, Aryan. While he boasted about the experience, he only left our one grey detail... In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you original fiction stories of people w…

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Cooking Up A Storm | The Grey Choices 7:05

4y ago7:05

7:05

The show had started and Rashmi was thrilled to see herself competing with the other skilled home chefs. However, Rashmi’s coy smile was camouflaging her deception. In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you original fiction stories of people who are at crossroads of choices… Choices that may be in the…

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Too Good To Be True | The Grey Choices 6:25

4y ago6:25

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Alisha's relationship with Dhruv was complicated, one that was difficult for her to understand. She wondered what was it that kept her hooked on to Dhruv, even when he became indifferent to her. In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you original fiction stories of people who are at crossroads of choic…

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First Steps | The Grey Choices 6:21

4y ago6:21

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Arjun and Aditi had managed to get their daughter into one of the best kindergartens in the city. But Arjun couldn’t help feel uneasy about his wife’s desperate move to secure the admission for their child. In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you original fiction stories of people who are at crossro…

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My First Break | The Grey Choices 6:31

4y ago6:31

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This was Mannat’s break in the world of acting but she wasn’t really certain why her heartbeat was racing. Was it the jitters before facing the camera for the first time? Or was it the guilt? In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you original fiction stories of people who are at crossroads of choices……

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My Happy Place | The Grey Choices 6:13

4y ago6:13

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Kabir had long desired to own his first house and after five years, he was finally able to make his dream a reality. But the path to buying his first home in Mumbai wasn't without making some grey choices. In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you original fiction stories of people who are at crossroa…

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Between the Lines | The Grey Choices 7:38

4y ago7:38

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Saira had been eagerly waiting to become a published author since childhood. But the road to becoming an author was not easy and involved some difficult choices. Was Saira's route to achieve her childhood dream a grey choice? In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you original fiction stories of people…

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Buzzing on the Gram | The Grey Choices 6:22

4y ago6:22

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Naomi, a social media influencer, woke up to a big milestone on her Instagram page. The milestone didn't come easily and was the result of careful planning, involving both her personal and professional life. And what grey choice did Nayomi need to make to reach her big milestone? In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we hav…

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The High Flyer | The Grey Choices 7:11

4y ago7:11

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Mr. Menon from Bangalore had never flown in an airplane. The desire to fly was so strong that when he got an opportunity he took the first flight available. But why did the opportunity to fly come so late in life? And what grey choice did he need to make to experience his first flight? In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – …

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Trailer - Season 2 - The Grey Choices 0:54

4y ago0:54

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In the 2nd season of Abruptly with Preeti - The Grey Choices – we have tried to bring you stories of people who are at crossroads of choices… Choices that may be in the grey area but can take them towards their otherwise elusive goals and long cherished desires. To find more stories like these, visit Preeti's instagram account: @storiesbypreeti You…

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How long will the second wave of Covid last? 30:43

4y ago30:43

30:43

As many parts of India are staring into the lockdown and it seems as if very little has changed. How bad is the covid situation in the country really? In this episode we talk to shahid Jameel a well known virologist and Head of Biosciences at Ashoka University about the current situation of covid-19 in our country.…

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Inside Mumbai’s new extortion economy 41:40

4y ago41:40

41:40

Hafta-Vasooli threatens to overturn Maharashtra’s politics. Just what are the tentacles of this shadow economy? In this episode, host Sunit Arora talks to journalist Smruti Koppikar about Mumbai’s new extortion economy.By Mint - HT Smartcast

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Inside the mind of Indians one year after the lockdown 26:39

4y ago26:39

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In this episode, catch Sunit Arora in conversation with Santosh Desai who's a well renowned columnist, writer and MD & CEO of Future brands, about how the pandemic has changed the way Indians live, work, eat, pray and make love. Tune in now!By Mint - HT Smartcast

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One year since India’s Covid-19 lockdown 24:19

4y ago24:19

24:19

The Covid-19 pandemic taught us many economic, political and social lessons for life. With the recent surge in Covid cases, how can we utilise those lessons and what's the way forward now? Ajai Sreevatsan chats with K Srinath Reddy, President, PHFI on the one year anniversary of lockdown.By Mint - HT Smartcast

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COVID-19: Separating Fact from Fiction 29:01

4y ago29:01

29:01

What has the pandemic taught us? How India can fight vaccine hesitancy? Catch Sunit Arora in conversation with Anirban Mahapatra who got a new book out - COVID-19: Separating Fact from Fiction. In this podcast, he not only answer these questions but also shares his journey from writing film reviews to getting into the scientific publishing industry…

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Government sets out regulations for digital media, OTT platforms 24:13

4y ago24:13

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By Mint - HT Smartcast

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The growing fatigue with work from home 11:44

4y ago11:44

11:44

Companies are slowly and tentatively shifting from WFH to WFO. What are the plans and pain points? Catch Sunit Arora in conversation with Goutam Das to find out what he has to say about the work from office model and its sustainability in the long run.By Mint - HT Smartcast

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4: Cryptocurrency Explained 21:49

4+ y ago21:49

21:49

Cryptocurrency has always been a mine of controversies but the ban fear has made it the talk of the town.Catch Ajai Sreevatsan in conversation with Ajeet Khurana to find out what he has to say about the fear of ban and crypto's global outlook.By Mint - HT Smartcast

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3: Forgive us for asking, but what’s Cred’s business model? 20:50

4+ y ago20:50

20:50

Credit card payment app CRED has been creating buzz ever since it launched in November 2018. In this episode host Sunit Arora along with his colleague Mihir Dalal decodes the business model of CRED; owned and founded by successful internet entrepreneur, Kunal Shah - the founder of PaisaBack and Freecharge.…

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2: Decoding Budget 2021 23:23

4+ y ago23:23

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It's the next day after our finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced the Union Budget 2021. This budget has received massive praise from several industry leaders who described it as a much-needed impetus to the economic growth engines in the wake of the pandemic. Catch Sunit Arora in conversation with Mohit Satyanand to find out what he has to …

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1: Farmers' Republic Day tractor parade violence 15:30

4+ y ago15:30

15:30

In the inaugural episode of Season-2, host Ajai is joined by his colleague Sayantan to discuss the sordid scenes of violence seen during the farmer protests in Delhi on Republic Day which were a shame.By Mint - HT Smartcast

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Struggle Series - And that’s a wrap! 0:48

4+ y ago0:48

0:48

Thank you, dear listeners, for tuning in to Season 1 of Abruptly with Preeti. In season one, with the Struggle Series, I tried to bring you stories of stories of people facing their biggest personal challenges in the wake of the most volatile period of our time. I am overwhelmed by all the emails and messages I have received for the stories and loo…

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A Violent Turn | The Struggle Series 4:40

4+ y ago4:40

4:40

Is the biggest challenge of domestic abuse, the acceptance of it happening? Domestic violence has been on the rise during the pandemic with couples with forced to be home-bound. Listen to this lockdown story of a couple as one spouse tries to come to terms with domestic violence. 'Abruptly with Preeti' is a series of popular original short stories …

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A Counter Perspective | The Struggle Series 5:28

4+ y ago5:28

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With a pandemic enforced lockdown in Germany and India, a married couple is separated across continents with no certainty of when they will come back together. 'Abruptly with Preeti' is a series of popular original short stories about families and modern couples in the anxious months of social distancing and quarantines. To find more stories like t…

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The Inspiring Journey of Alixzondra Samuda and Aura-Lotus 34:24

4+ y ago34:24

34:24

In this third episode, we present to you Alixzondra Samuda, the Founder & CEO of Aura-Lotus (formerly MUDD Beauty).Aura-Lotus is a makeup brand with a mission of inspiring the world of beauty with healthy products that does not compromise one's skin and the environment. 💄☘️If you want to know more about their products go visit: www.aura-lotus.co.uk…

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More Than Just Baby Blues | The Struggle Series 5:12

4+ y ago5:12

5:12

When a young mother’s support system is shaken during the pandemic and threatens to wreck everything. 'Abruptly with Preeti' is a series of popular original short stories about families and modern couples in the anxious months of social distancing and quarantines. To find more stories like these, visit Preeti's instagram and facebook accounts @stor…

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38: The anti-farm law protests 16:56

4+ y ago16:56

16:56

Protests against the three contentious agricultural laws are still going strong and the farmers are looking in no mood to stop their protests even though the government tried having a talk with the farmers union. Tune in to this episode as Ajai along with his colleague will discuss the farmer protests.…

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Crowdfunding insights shared by the entrepreneur, Olga Marekova, behind APA 21:17

4+ y ago21:17

21:17

In this second episode, we present to you the Slovakian entrepreneur who founded a startup called Aviation Passenger Advice (APA). Grab your pie-lots and fasten your seat belts as Olga takes you on board to share her unique experience with crowdfunding. Enjoy your ride! ✈️APA website: https://www.apa-official.com/…

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