Best Ajay Prakash Podcasts (2025)

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EP-287 | Canadian Elections, Foreign Interference, Trump & Khalistan | Kushal Mehra & Ajay Bisaria 1:28:27

8d ago1:28:27

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Kushal Mehra is an author and podcaster who divides his time between Canada and India. He is known for his sharp insights and first-hand experience of life in Canada. Ajay Bisaria is the former High Commissioner of India to Canada. He is now a strategic advisor and a well-regarded voice on geopolitics, international business, and public policy. In …

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Ep 416: Kavitha Rao Chases Chatto and Roy 2:55:15

10h ago2:55:15

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The most astonishing men lie in the far, forgotten corners of history. Kavitha Rao joins Amit Varma in episode 416 of The Seen and the Unseen to shed light on the life and times of two magnificent failures, Chatto and Roy. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Kavitha Rao on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and her own web…

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EP-290 | What Does Kashmir Want? Is Azadi Sentiment Still Alive? | Former Separatist Bilal Gani Lone 1:21:02

1d ago1:21:02

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Bilal Lone is a former separatist and the elder son of Abdul Gani Lone, the Hurriyat Conference leader who founded the People’s Conference. Bilal was part of the Hurriyat Conference delegation that met Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani in Delhi in 2004. His younger brother, Sajjad Lone, is currently a member of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly. Bilal…

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EP-289 | The Shocking Truth About Naxalism in Chhattisgarh | IPS Sundarraj Pattilingam Reveals All 56:22

2d ago56:22

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Sundarraj Pattilingam is an Indian Police Service officer currently serving as the Inspector General (IG) of Bastar Range in Chhattisgarh. He is known for his leadership in operations against Maoist insurgents in the region. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Sundarraj discusses how Naxalism is coming to an end in Chhattisgarh. …

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EP-288 | Pahalgam Terror Attack: How Pak-Backed Terrorists Planned it & Will India Respond 59:57

5d ago59:57

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India has faced its worst terrorist attack on civilians since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. In Kashmir's Pahalgam, 27 innocent lives were lost and 15 others were injured in an attack backed by Pakistan. Terrorists opened fire at point-blank range, targeting innocent tourists. Four terrorists stormed the popular tourist location, creating chaos for 20 mi…

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305: Why PostgreSQL became the database of choice for cloud native development (with Neon's Heikki Linnakangas) 11:06

6d ago11:06

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In this episode, Dave Rubinstein interviews Heikki Linnakangas, co-founder of Neon, a company that provides Postgres solutions. They discuss: The factors that have contributed to adoption of PostgreSQL Why PostgreSQL has leapfrogged over MySQL in popularity What to expect in PostgreSQL 18

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EP-286 | Waqf Act, Mamata, Rahul, Manipur, Collegium System, Muhammad Yunus & China | Kiren Rijiju 1:31:18

11d ago1:31:18

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Kiren Rijiju is currently serving as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and the Minister of Minority Affairs. He has served as the Union Law Minister of India and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports. He is considered one of the most active and respected parliamentarians, with over 90% attendance in Parliament and …

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304: The skills developers need in an era of AI development (with AWS' Antje Barth) 14:52

13d ago14:52

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Antje Barth, principal developer advocate for generative AI at AWS. They discuss: The skills that are becoming more important as AI adoption increases The emergence of the AI engineering role The trend of "vibe coding" Resources: Amazon Q Developer Episode transcript…

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EP-285 | Can AI detect lung cancer before it’s too late? | Top AI Researcher Dr. Swapnil Rane 49:09

13d ago49:09

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How can AI be used to detect lung cancer early? Is there enough funding for healthcare in India? Are we seeing enough medical advancement and technology in the Indian healthcare system? Can AI models identify breast cancer at an early stage? And is AI better than humans regarding cancer diagnosis and therapy? In the latest edition of the ANI Podcas…

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EP-284 | "Congress means भय, भ्रम, भ्रष्टाचार…" Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao 46:08

13d ago46:08

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Arun Sao is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. A lawyer by profession, he began his political journey in 1990 as a member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Over the years, he steadily rose through the ranks of the BJP, starting out as a booth-level worker. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Pr…

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EP-283 | Minors in Naxalism, Journalist Chandrakar's Murder, Bhupesh Baghel & More | Vijay Sharma 1:02:41

14d ago1:02:41

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Vijay Sharma is the MLA from the Kawardha constituency and currently serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He had served as the State President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha. Over the years, he has been actively involved in several protests, including those related to paddy procurement and ration card distribution. In this epis…

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EP-282 | Can Nava Raipur outperform Bengaluru & Hyderabad? | Chhattisgarh Finance Min OP Choudhary 56:54

14d ago56:54

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O.P. Choudhary cracked the UPSC exam at the age of 23 and was part of the 2005 batch of the Chhattisgarh cadre, the first batch after the state was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. In 2018, he joined the BJP. During his 13-year career in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the former Raipur Collector earned a reputation as a simple, hardworking, …

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Ep 415: Ramki and the Ocean of Stories 4:49:24

14d ago4:49:24

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He observed our society from up close as an advertising man -- and then became an iconic storyteller on Twitter. Ramakrishna Desiraju aka Ramki joins Amit Varma in episode 415 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his journey, and all that it taught him. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Ramakrishna Desiraju a…

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EP-281 | Waqf Act, Religious Conversion, Naxalism, Mining Mafia & Nava Raipur | CM Vishnu Deo Sai 52:19

15d ago52:19

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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai joins the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash in Raipur during the 'Vichaar for Viksit Chhattisgarh' Conclave. Mr. Sai has had a long political journey. He served as an MLA from 1990 to 1998 and was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Raigarh constituency in 1999. In 2006, he became the Chhattisgarh BJP president…

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EP-280 | Fight with Music Directors, Shah Rukh, Auto-Tune, Sanatana, Gandhi, Pakistan | Abhijeet 1:20:13

19d ago1:20:13

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Abhijeet Bhattacharya is one of the most iconic voices in Bollywood, having lent his voice to several memorable tracks for Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda, and Salman Khan. His voice became synonymous with Shah Rukh Khan in many hit songs. He won the Filmfare Award and the Screen Award for Best Singer for his song "Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon" from Yes Boss. …

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303: How AI agents are transforming how software is built (with GitLab's Emilio Salvador) 14:33

20d ago14:33

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In this episode, Jenna Barron speaks with Emilio Salvador, vice president of strategy and developer relations at GitLab, about AI agents in software development. Key talking points include: How AI agents compare to traditional forms of automation in the software development process Challenges teams may face when implementing agents The impact AI ag…

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EP-279 | Indira Gandhi, 1975 Emergency, Cancel Culture, Indian Classical Dance | Sonal Mansingh 1:57:49

22d ago1:57:49

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Sonal Man Singh is a former Rajya Sabha MP, an Indian classical dancer and a Guru in Bharatanatyam and Odissi dance styles. She received the Padma Bhushan in 1992 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2003. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Sonal Man Singh shares untold stories about Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and the challenges artists…

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EP-278 | Corporate Takeovers, Rising Ticket Prices, Stories of Shah Rukh & Irrfan | Tigmanshu Dhulia 1:15:28

26d ago1:15:28

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Tigmanshu Dhulia is a filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, and casting director, best known for Paan Singh Tomar (2012) and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011). His films, often critically acclaimed and explore human relationships, social issues, and the nuances of Indian culture. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Tigmanshu takes a trip …

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302: Breaking down the barriers to serverless adoption (with DBOS' Jeremy Edberg) 9:54

27d ago9:54

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In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews Jeremy Edberg, CEO of DBOS, about the current state of serverless. They discuss: Why serverless adoption has stagnated The complexity of serverless architecture What needs to change to increase adoptionBy SD Times

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Ep 414 : The Spectacular Life of Prahlad Kakar 3:37:11

28d ago3:37:11

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He learnt his craft from Shyam Benegal, became a pioneer & a legend of advertising filmmaking, learnt & taught scuba diving, started the Prithvi Cafe, and lived every moment to the full in a million different ways. Prahlad Kakar joins Amit Varma in episode 414 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his long and wondrous life. (FOR FULL LINKED SHO…

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EP-277 | Untold Stories of Raj Kapoor, Raaj Kumar, Zeenat Aman & Playing Villain Roles | Raza Murad 1:32:02

29d ago1:32:02

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Raza Murad comes from a family of actors and is known for his astounding voice. He started his career with the film 'Ek Nazar' in 1972 and became famous for his versatility, especially in villain roles. He has worked in over 200 films and has been featured in several popular Bollywood films, including Prem Rog, Henna, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, and Ram …

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EP-276| Yogi Adityanath on Mandir-Masjid Debate, Bulldozer Action, Aurangzeb, Kumbh Tragedy & Rahul 1:14:11

1M ago1:14:11

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Yogi Adityanath's government has completed eight years in Uttar Pradesh, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister in the state's history and the only one to serve two consecutive terms. In this ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Yogi Adityanath discusses his government's achievements over the past 8 years and shares his vision for making Uttar Pr…

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301: What's new in Java 24 (with Azul's Simon Ritter) 16:24

1M ago16:24

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Simon Ritter, deputy CTO of Azul, about the six features in Java 24 he thinks are most exciting, including faster startup times for Java apps, improvements to the Stream Gatherers API, and more. Learn more about Java 24 here: https://sdtimes.com/java/java-24-is-now-available-with-release-of-stream-gatherers-…

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EP-275 | Balochistan Insurgency, Train Hijacking, Attacks on Pak Army & China's Role |Tilak Devasher 1:30:03

1M ago1:30:03

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The recent train hijacking and the Noshki convoy attack have raised serious questions about Pakistan losing control of Balochistan. Is the Baloch insurgency entering a new phase? Can Pakistan’s army crush the rebellion? Is China pressuring Pakistan to act harshly to protect CPEC? Is India secretly involved, as Pakistan claims? What exactly do the B…

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300: The complex world of open source AI (with Red Hat's Stephen Watt) 13:45

1M ago13:45

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In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews, Stephen Watt, VP of the Office of the CTO at Red Hat, about open source AI. They discuss: Differences between open source software and open source AI The difficulty in applying open source principals to AI Efforts made to define open source AI

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EP-274 | Rakesh Roshan on Krrish 4, Working with SRK & Salman, Family & Obsession with Letter 'K' 1:04:47

1M ago1:04:47

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Rakesh Roshan began his career as an assistant director on the film Anjaana (1969) and later went on to direct the action drama Khudgarz (1987). With films like ‘Karan Arjun,’ ‘Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai,’ ‘Koi... Mil Gaya,’ and the Krrish franchise, Rakesh Roshan has earned his place as a seasoned filmmaker across multiple genres in the Hindi film indu…

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Ep 413: Shaheen Mistri Goes to School 3:12:53

1M ago3:12:53

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One of India's tragedies lies in the schooling of our children. We have let our kids down. Can we fix this problem? Shaheen Mistri joins Amit Varma in episode 413 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her journey -- and what she has learnt about education. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shaheen Mistri on Inst…

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EP-273 | The 'Real' Samosa Caucus 5.0 Edition | Abhijit, A Ranganathan, Sushant & Tehseen 2:36:46

1M ago2:36:46

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Get ready for the much-awaited episode of the 'Real' Samosa Caucus! Edition 5.0 is here and it's all about raw, uncensored, no-holds-barred discussions. Joining the chat are: Sushant Sareen, Senior Fellow at ORF Tehseen Poonawalla, TV personality and political analyst Anand Ranganathan, author and scientist Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, Senior Fellow at the …

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299: The growing divide between developers and FinOps (with Martin Reynolds from Harness) 13:53

2M ago13:53

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Martin Reynolds, field CTO of Harness, about the misalignment between developers and FinOps. The company recently did a report that backed up the claims that developers and FinOps aren't properly aligned, and they talk about some of the findings of that report. Some key points of discussion include: The fact…

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EP-272 | Box Office SCAM, Bollywood's Paid Reviews & PR Dirty Tricks |Komal Nahta & Bharathi Pradhan 1:17:25

2M ago1:17:25

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Komal Nahta is a film trade analyst, the Editor-in-Chief of 'Film Information', and a well-known television show host. With decades of experience in the film industry, he is regarded as one of the most trusted voices in box office analysis. Bharathi Pradhan is a columnist, film critic, and author. She hosts podcasts and Lehren TV and writes a Sunda…

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EP-271 | Kiran Rao on South Cinema vs. Bollywood, Divorce with Aamir, Patriarchy, and More 1:05:42

2M ago1:05:42

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Kiran Rao began her career as an assistant director on the iconic film Lagaan and later went on to direct Dhobi Ghat (2010) and the critically acclaimed box office success Laapataa Ladies (2024). She graduated with a degree in Economics from Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, in 1995, and later pursued her Master’s at AJK Mass Communication Research…

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EP-270 | Leadership, Diplomacy & Politics: Women Shattering the Glass Ceiling | Ruchi Ghanashyam, Shaina NC 1:20:41

2M ago1:20:41

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Ruchi Ghanashyam joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1982. Over her 38-year career, she served at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York and as High Commissioner to Ghana, South Africa, and the UK, where she retired in 2020. She was also a Counsellor at the Indian High Commission in Pakistan. Shaina NC is a fashion desig…

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298: Building a prompt engineering playground for faster company-wide innovation (with LinkedIn's Lukasz Karolewski and Ajay Prakash) 19:01

2M ago19:01

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Lukasz Karolewski, senior staff software engineer at LinkedIn, and Ajay Prakash, staff software engineer at LinkedIn, to talk about how they built a prompt engineering playground at LinkedIn to improve cross-team collaboration with non-technical teams. They discuss: Why they built the playground The choice t…

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Ep 412: Probal DasGupta Goes to the Himalayas With Books in His Bag 6:03:17

2M ago6:03:17

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So much in history never made it to the popular imagination -- such as the battles of 1967 in which India beat China. Probal DasGupta joins Amit Varma in episode 412 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his time in the Indian army -- and his fascinating discoveries as a military historian. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also ch…

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EP-269 | Babasaheb's Legacy War, Dalit Votes, Hinduphobia in Canada & USA | GP Paswan, Kushal Mehra 1:46:20

2M ago1:46:20

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In this episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we take a deep dive into Babasaheb Ambedkar’s legacy and how it continues to shape Indian politics. Joining the conversation are Dr. Guru Prakash Paswan, National Spokesperson of the BJP with a deep understanding of Dalit issues, and Kushal Mehra, a podcaster and author known for his sharp takes on…

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297: Why a clean codebase is key when using AI-assisted coding tools (with Tabnine's Eran Yahav) 12:31

2M ago12:31

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In this episode David Rubinstein interviews Eran Yahav, co-founder and CTO of Tabnine, about why its important to provide AI assistants with clean code. They discuss: The importance of defining organizational rules and best practices to guide the AI How to use AI-assisted refactoring to improve legacy codebases If organizations should apply KonMari…

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EP-268 | Is Sports Only for the Rich? Pullela Gopichand's Brutal Take 1:12:48

2M ago1:12:48

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Pullela Gopichand is the second Indian to win the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championship (2001). A former Olympian, he coached Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu to Olympic success. Honoured with the Arjuna Award in 1999, Gopichand is often called the ‘Dronacharya of Indian Badminton.’ Since 2004, he has been running an academy in Hyderabad, w…

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EP-267 | Life as a Kashmiri Pandit, Attack on Saif, Movies, Family & More | Kunal Kemmu 1:12:04

2M ago1:12:04

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Born in Srinagar, Kunal Kemmu comes from a family of actors. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in films like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Raja Hindustani (1996), and Zakhm (1998). Kunal made his debut as a lead actor in Kalyug (2005) and went on to star in several films, including the Golmaal franchise, Go Goa Gone (2013), and intens…

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EP-266 | India-China Border, Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence, Pakistan & AI | General Upendra Dwivedi 1:27:16

2M ago1:27:16

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General Upendra Dwivedi is currently serving as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army. He previously served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command. Before that, he was the Deputy Chief of Army Staff for Information Systems and Coordination and the General Officer Commanding of the IX Corps. In this episode …

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296: DeepSeek Unpacked: Security, Innovation, and What’s Next 26:32

2M ago26:32

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Join SD Times news editor Jenna Barron for a panel discussion on DeepSeek and what developers need to know about this model that has been in the spotlight for the past few weeks. The conversation covers why DeepSeek has gained so much attention, what makes it different from other models, proper data security and hygiene practices for using DeepSeek…

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Ep 411: Vishal Nevatia Finds His True North 4:46:27

2M ago4:46:27

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Business and life can sometimes be seen more as a search for values than a quest for profit. Private equity pioneer Vishal Nevatia joins Amit Varma in episode 411 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe his journey towards finding his true north. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Vishal Nevatia at True North. 2. I…

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EP-265 | Spirituality vs. Materialism, Dharma, Bhakti, and More | Jaya Kishori 2:02:34

2M ago2:02:34

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Jaya Kishori started her spiritual journey at the age of seven. Raised in a spiritual environment, she developed a deep love for spiritualism, leading her to become a motivational and spiritual speaker. Her mission is to instill faith, positivity, and the importance of family, emphasizing that good parenting shapes successful and virtuous individua…

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EP-264 | Parenthood, Retirement, Bond with Virat & Rohit, Team Politics | Shikhar Dhawan 1:42:48

2M ago1:42:48

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Shikhar Dhawan, fondly known as 'Gabbar' by his fans, has had a remarkable cricket career. He won the Golden Bat twice at the ICC Champions Trophy, and holds the record for the fastest Test century by a debutant, In August 2024, he announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. In this podcast with Smita Prakash, Dhawan talks abo…

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295: How middle code is bridging the gap between low-code and traditional programming (with OpsMill's Damien Garros) 10:10

3M ago10:10

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In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews Damien Garros, co-founder and CEO of OpsMill, about middle code, a concept that sits somewhere between programming and low-code/no-code. They discuss: What middle code is The influence generative AI has had on this technology How middle code can be used to accomplish things not possible with low-code or …

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EP-263 | Local to Global: How India's Desi Startups Are Powering Its Defence Rise | Dr. R Shivaraman 1:08:52

3M ago1:08:52

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Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS) is one of the youngest startups in India's defence sector, focusing on developing homegrown technology and intellectual property. The company is working on cutting-edge defence solutions, including the Next-Generation Hybrid Personal Combat Armour, a non-lethal system to stop vessels at sea, the 360 Advanced Battle In…

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EP- 262 | MSP, Urea, and Debt – The Harsh Truth About Indian Agriculture | Dr. Udai Shanker Awasthi 51:37

3M ago51:37

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Dr. Udai Shanker Awasthi, CEO and MD of IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd), is a pioneer in the fertiliser industry and has been honoured with the title “Fertiliser Man of India.” In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Dr. Awasthi talks about the major challenges Indian farmers face and what can be done to address the…

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294: From "shift left" to "shift everywhere" (with OpenText Cybersecurity's Dylan Thomas) 13:26

3M ago13:26

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In this episode, we interview Dylan Thomas, senior director of product engineering at OpenText Cybersecurity, about the evolution from shift left to shift everywhere. At the end of 2024, he predicted: "In 2025, DevSecOps will continue evolving beyond the ‘shift-left’ paradigm, embracing a more mature ‘shift everywhere’ approach. This shift calls on…

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EP-261 | "Arvind Kejriwal is a Threat to Democracy..." Congress' Pawan Khera Makes a Bold Claim 48:36

3M ago48:36

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Pawan Khera is currently serving as the Chairman of Media and Publicity for the Congress. He previously worked as the political secretary to former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit from 1998 to 2013. Since 2015, Khera has been representing the party in debates and discussions on television channels.In this episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Praka…

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EP-260 | Will Bihar trust Nitish Kumar, again? | Purvanchali voters in Delhi | Sanjay Kumar Jha 1:07:08

3M ago1:07:08

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Sanjay Kumar Jha is a member of the Rajya Sabha and serves as the National Working President of Janata Dal-United. He is also the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Sanjay Jha discusses the challenges Bihar is facing, such as unemployment, poverty, li…

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Ep 410: Shruti Rajagopalan Remembers the Angle of the Light 6:48:00

3M ago6:48:00

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She's an economist, an institution-builder, an ecosystem-nurturer and one of our finest thinkers. Shruti Rajagopalan joins Amit Varma in episode 410 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life & times -- and her remarkable work. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shruti Rajagopalan on Twitter, Substack, Inst…

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