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A Whole Lotta GrayUnraveling the Greatest Civilization on Earth with Raghu AnanthanarayananIf you struggle with being present, expressing gratitude or grasping concepts such as "Dharma" or "Karma", this episode is for you!
Mr. Raghu Ananthanarayanan, Raghu Ananthanarayanan a disciple of Yogachaarya Krishnamaachaarya & TKV Desikachar and an alumnus of IIT Madras is a behavioural scientist, yoga teacher and an author. He has pioneered the use of the Yoga Sutras, traditional theatre, and the Mahabharata in experiential learning.
His central quest has been the enquiry: “How to continually look within, transform, be the best and inspire?” This seeking led to a discipleship with Yogacharya Krisnamacharya, dialoguing with J Krishnamurti and collaborating with Prof. Puli...2025-03-161h 32A Whole Lotta GrayIs privacy the ultimate resource? In conversation with Rahul MatthanRahul Matthan is the founding partner of one of India’s leading law firms- Trilegal. Being an expert on everything data-related, it was great to get his insights on some of privacy’s most pressing issues! You can follow him on Twitter at: @Matthan & his podcast is: www.vaaka.in/exmachina2024-12-2448 minA Whole Lotta GrayDenying the existence of reverse racism contributes to EurocentricismWe've all heard some version of, "White people can't be victims of racism, as racism is prejudice + power, not just prejudice"
Anish debunks this notion and proves how this inadvertently contributes to eurocentricism.
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Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr2024-03-1409 minA Whole Lotta GrayWhat's the difference between Slavery & Indentured Servitude?Check out Anish's instagram: @anish202blr
A key tool used by European colonizers to build the "New World" was unpaid and largely involuntary labor from slaves. However, a good chunk of work was also done as a result of pretty much unpaid and pretty much involuntary labor from Indentured Servants. In this short pisode, Anish goes over the distinction between both groups.2024-03-1108 minA Whole Lotta GrayHow can we reform traditional education? In conversation with Shreyans SanchetiOn this episode, Anish is joined by Shreyans Sancheti, the Co-Founder of BlueLearn, which is one of India's hottest EdTech startups.
This episode is a complete must-listen as Anish & Shreyans delve into a plethora of topics, ranging from the importance of individual perseverance to community building to the India Growth Story, among others.
From making the coveted Forbes 30 under 30, to being an avid reader with a knack for problem solving, Shreyans is definitely an individual worth hearing from- especially on how to successfully build a multimillion dollar business all while effecting real-world, practical change.
You're better off listening to this...2023-11-181h 34A Whole Lotta GraySurvival Of The Most Adaptable with Jayanth SharmaWith a passion for both wildlife and photography, Jayanth Sharma has managed to merge the best of both worlds by making a name for himself as one of the best wildlife photographers on Earth.
From Southern India to the Antarctic, Jayanth walks us through his life story and the lessons learned along the way- the importance of communication, how to run your own business and most importantly, being adaptable to whatever hurdle life throws at you, among a whole host of others.
This is most certainly a must-listen to...2023-10-131h 49A Whole Lotta GrayArtificial Intelligence & Cultural Resurgence with Sharad SharmaOn this episode, we were joined by Mr. Sharad Sharma, the Co-Founder of iSPRT- India's highly reputed technology think & do-tank.
He has a vast array of professional experience in elite leadership positions ranging from Bell Labs to Yahoo (where he was the India CEO for R&D).
A passionate tech and product evangelist, Sharad shares his insightful takes on all issues pertaining to India's Growth Story, including, but not limited to, the need for indigenous AI models and products coming out of India, the strengths of Indian culture and civilization and of course, the revolutionary UPI payment infrastructure which...2023-09-071h 52A Whole Lotta GrayIn conversation with Charlotte Littlewood: Calling out Colonial Amnesia & False NarrativesThis episode's guest is Ms Charlotte Littlewood, a fellow at The Henry Jackson Society- a UK based think-tank concerned with protecting the values of freedom and democracy in modern society.
Ms Littlewood has undertaken projects that focused heavily on women’s rights and tackling domestic violence problems. Additionally, she's served as a Counter-Extremism coordinator for an East London borough on behalf of the UK government. Alongside this, she has also consulted for Muslims Against Antisemitism, working towards greater tolerance and cohesion between communities in the UK. She's also conducted extensive study involving Hate-Crimes against British Hindus, a topic where there ex...2023-08-3147 minA Whole Lotta GrayEmpowering India's waste-pickers: A conversation with Nalini ShekarOn this episode we're joined by Ms Nalini Shekar, the Co-Founder of Hasiru Dala, a trailblazing organization which has empowered India's waste-pickers for more than a decade.
Tune in to this highly informative conversation where Nalini shares her experience working with some of the subcontinent's most vulnerable communities and how their resilience can serve as an inspiration to us all.
Join us on yet another journey with A Whole Lotta Gray for another raw conversation on all things Waste Management, Climate Change & Social Inclusion (among other topics).
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Website: www.hasirudala.in2023-08-191h 25A Whole Lotta GrayIn conversation with Arvind Tiwary: Does tech have the potential to break up centralized control?Arvind Tiwary is a technopreneur who believes that decentralisation of financial networks is key to providing civilians with the freedom to create their own realities. This episode has a plethora of themes ranging from Web3 to global history to alternatives to traditional institutions and how tech could reshape them; it surely is a riveting listen! Here is an additional piece for reference: https://www.enchant.com/customer-experience-in-the-metaverse2023-03-1647 minA Whole Lotta Gray3 undeniable benefits of NFTsWe’re in the middle of what’s projected to be a long crypto winter right now- that said, don’t give up hope just yet. Tune in to listen to 3 undeniable benefits of NFTs!2023-03-1007 minA Whole Lotta GrayWe the People of India solemnly swear to remove the word “Socialist” from our preambleThe word “Socialist” was added by an autocratic regime to rob the Indian people off their civil rights. It’s time to do away with it.2023-02-2611 minA Whole Lotta GrayConscious Capitalism: A Blank Aspiration?Bit ironic when the founder of the term “conscious capitalism” has his company bought out by the largest E-Commerce behemoth in the world, no?2023-02-2506 minA Whole Lotta GrayLet’s talk about BullfightingThere’s been decades of debate over whether to outlaw this ancient practice spanning more than a 1000 years. On this episode, we undertake a comprehensive overview of Bullfighting and answer the key question; Will animal cruelty & suffering minimise if we outlaw Bullfighting? Tune in to this latest episode! Instagram: @anish202blr2022-07-2614 minA Whole Lotta GrayWhy A Whole Lotta Gray: Problems worth solving are never black or white.Instagram: @anish202blr2022-07-2210 minA Whole Lotta GrayThe Fault In Our Schools, Banks & NewspapersThanks to globalisation and an increased access to technology, traditional institutions in education, finance & the media are undergoing an unprecedented disruption. Check out this latest episode to hear Anish’s take on this phenomenon and what more to expect in the future! As always, it promises to be a highly informative listen that’s sure to share a new perspective with you, if nothing else. You can reach us @anish202blr if you’ve any thoughts or questions and as always be sure to share with friends & family!2022-07-1319 minA Whole Lotta GrayCapitalism v Socialism: An Obsolete DebateHere at A Whole Lotta Gray, we dismantle binary approaches of evaluating issues. On this episode, we argue how the age-old “Capitalism v Socialism” debate is obsolete and irrelevant when we discuss ways in which modern societies can prosper. Why not Capitalism AND Socialism? Instagram: @anish202blr2022-06-1715 minA Whole Lotta GrayCrypto, networking & evolution: How Rahul Rai co-founded a multi-million dollar businessReach out to me on Instagram if you have any thoughts on this episode or the podcast at large: @anish202blr
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A riveting conversation with 24-year old Rahul, who quit his Morgan Stanley job to help set up a crypto fund during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, said crypto fund (Gamma Point Capital) was acquired by another crypto behemoth (BlockTower) for a whopping $35 million.
This episode highlights the story of Rahul's entrepreneurial success in such a niche field and at such a young age; it's a conversation you definitely don't want to miss.
...2021-06-1757 minA Whole Lotta GrayThe Mind-Body Connection with Claudia Cavazza!Ms. Claudia Cavazza is the founder & CEO of Wrkwell (www.wrkwell.org), an organization which provides its clients with Stress Management solutions through yoga & meditation practices. During this pandemic, such insights as they pertain to mental health are immensely valuable. This is a conversation that is a total must-listen; Yoga, stress management & entrepreneurship...it’s all on this latest episode of a Whole Lotta Gray! If you have any questions about Claudia’s organization, either visit the website (www.wrkwell.org) or email them at info@wrkwell.org2020-12-1651 minA Whole Lotta GrayThe role of Indic identity in the Indian growth story: A conversation with Sai DeepakJ Sai Deepak is an eminent advocate at the Supreme Court of India. Passionate about all things Indic, he was kind enough to share his thoughts on how India and its people can better control the global narrative surrounding the country. From soft power to a potential regional superpower, this is an episode you definitely want to tune into! You can tweet him @jsaideepak and tweet Anish @anish202blr (Instagram: @anish202blr)2020-08-1452 minA Whole Lotta GrayInternational reform: How can we change the world?International organizations & the legal system are rife with structural inefficacies. Check out A Whole Lotta Gray’s take on the situation- where we propose solutions to solving these inefficacies and consequently, making the world a better place!2020-07-2239 minA Whole Lotta GrayData Privacy & GDPR: Jane MurphyIn this episode, Attorney Jane Murphy tells us about the relevance of GDPR & how it concerns entities outside the European Union as well- to learn more about what Jane and her organization do, visit www.edpo.com2020-03-1828 minA Whole Lotta GrayIs Greta Thunberg the Real Deal?A Whole Lotta Gray is a podcast where we discuss socio-political, economic and cultural issues. In today’s times, these discussions viewed as black or white, when in fact, they are a whole lotta gray. From Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis to the dangers of communism, we cover a wide spectrum of issues.
In this episode, we cover the issue of solving the global climate crisis and if Greta Thunberg is the real deal or if she is merely media hype?
We discuss:
- How Greta got started and a...2020-01-2828 minA Whole Lotta GraySmashing the Indian Patriarchy? Start with Sex Ed.A Whole Lotta Gray is a podcast where we discuss socio-political, economic and cultural issues. In today’s times, these discussions viewed as black or white, when in fact, they are a whole lotta gray. From Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis, to the dangers of communism, we cover a wide spectrum of issues.
In this episode, we cover the issue of the abysmal state of sexual education in India and three key areas where we can begin investing our time, energy and resources toward solving what is a highly pressing problem.
We...2020-01-2732 minA Whole Lotta GrayThe Dangers of CommunismA Whole Lotta Gray is a podcast where we discuss socio-political, economic and cultural issues. In today’s times, these discussions viewed as black or white, when in fact, they are a whole lotta gray. From Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis, to the dangers of communism, we cover a wide spectrum of issues.
In this episode, we explore the very real dangers that come with endorsing an ideology like communism, and just how devastating it has been in practice, throughout human history.
We discuss:
- The lack of awareness ab...2020-01-2720 min