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The Global LeapThe Global Leap Ep 5- Interview with Chef Neel Kajale, head chef of Michelin-guide restaurant Dhamaka NYC,Tune in to this episode of the Global Leap for a dynamic interview with the award-winning head chef at Dhamaka NYC, Neel Kajale! Dhamaka is described by Michelin guide as “refreshingly unapologetic with its complex spices, fierce heat levels, inspired preparations of more unusual items as a bold love letter to the country’s more rustic dishes. As part of Unapologetic Foods, Dhamaka is under the same parent company which boasts Semma(michelin star south indian restaurant) Neel started off with an All-India Rank of 97 and secured admission at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai. He went on to show...
2025-05-0429 minThe Global LeapThe Global Leap Ep 5- Interview with Chef Neel Kajale, head chef of Michelin-guide restaurant Dhamaka NYC,Tune in to this episode of the Global Leap for a dynamic interview with the award-winning head chef at Dhamaka NYC, Neel Kajale! Dhamaka is described by Michelin guide as “refreshingly unapologetic with its complex spices, fierce heat levels, inspired preparations of more unusual items as a bold love letter to the country’s more rustic dishes. As part of Unapologetic Foods, Dhamaka is under the same parent company which boasts Semma(michelin star south indian restaurant) Neel started off with an All-India Rank of 97 and secured admission at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai. He went on to show...
2025-05-0329 minThe Global LeapThe Global Leap Ep 4- Interview with Ryan Agarwal, D1 Basketball player for the Stanford CardinalsOn this episode of the Global Leap, tune in to hear the story of someone who's not just making waves on the court but also breaking barriers beyond it. Standing at 6'6", Ryan Agarwal is a guard for the Stanford cardinals, known for his sharpshooting skills and relentless work ethic. But Ryan’s journey is about more than basketball—he’s representing the hopes of millions as one of the few Division I players of Indian descent, determined to inspire the next generation and challenge stereotypes about South Asians in sports. From his roots in my hometown of Dallas, Texas, to bei...
2025-05-0323 minThe Global LeapThe Global Leap- Ep 4: Dynamic Interview with the cast and director of acclaimed film, "A Nice Indian Boy" with co-interviewer Paul SalfenHad the pleasure of sitting down with the stars and director of new, hit film A Nice Indian Boy starring Karan Soni(our very own Indian Spiderman and Deadpool star), Zarna Garg(our favorite Indian aunty and comedian), and Johnathan Groff(the acclaimed actor in everything from Hamilton to Frozen)! And let me tell you, this conversation with Zarna Aunty, Karan, and visionary director Roshan Sethi was EVERYTHING. Culture, comedy, connection... we covered it all 🎥💬
Catch our conversation, Zarna Aunty’s hilarious comedy in real time, and a marriage proposal? 👀
2025-04-2809 minThe Global LeapThe Global Leap Ep 4: Interview with Indian Music Composer Anurag SaikiaTune in to hear RJ Anya Ahuja's conversation with rising superstar, Anurag Saikia! This Bollywood music composer is making waves in the industry with songs like Ishq Hai, Aise Kyun, Bada Naam Karenge, and more!
2025-02-2321 minThe Global LeapThe Global Leap Ep 3: Bollywood Music Producer Hiten Kumari am so excited to have versatile artist and music Producer Hiten Kumar with me today! Hiten is a Punjab-born engineer-turned prominent music producer who is the mastermind behind songs like Aashiqui - Badshah (Cirkus Film) She's on Fire - Badshah (Fighter Film) Paani Paani - Badshah Saawariya - Kumar Sanu x Aastha Gill, laddoo by mc square, and Badshah’s new album Ek Tha Raja. He began by just sharing his music covers on Youtube while in college, before his breakthrough with the release of "fix match by Tarsem Jassar," which not only boosted his confidence but also set him...
2025-02-0230 minThe Global LeapThe Global Leap Ep 2: Award-Winning Bollywood Producer and Director Edition(Interviewing Ms. Kiran Rao!)Join RJ Anya Ahuja for the second episode of the Global Leap, a season of the podcast where she talks to accomplished professionals and individuals from across the globe who are breaking barriers and progressing leaps and bounds in their fields. This week, listen to Bollywood director and producer Ms. Kiran Rao on the success of her latest directed movie, Netflix-hit "Laapataa Ladies"
2025-01-2313 minThe Global LeapGlobal Leap Ep 1: Interview with Khudsiya Nazzer, Iron Lady of India, International Weightlifting Gold Medalist and World-Record HolderListen as Anya learns about the life, struggles, and achievments of Iron Lady, Khudsiya Nazeer! Khudsiya is a world record holder and a decorated weightlifter on the international stage who has won gold medals for India in the Asia Pacific Masters and the Commonwealth Games while dominating the field in the international, national, and state levels. Her title of Iron Lady not only describes her unreal physical strength, but also her mental prowess as she has fought through countless adversities in her life and used weightlifting to work through and rise above a tumultuous childhood, toxic marriage, and more. She...
2025-01-1212 minThe Global LeapWinter Inspiration: Interview with Director Blessy and AD of "The Goat Life" in partnership with Paul Salfen(AM/FM Magazine)Join Anya and celebrity interviewer Paul Salfen as they interview the brilliant minds behind the Malayalam movie, The Goat Life. It is the 3rd highest grossing Malayalam film of all time, and delivers a poignant social message on the migrant experience!
2024-12-0520 min
The Jeff Crilley ShowAnya Ahuja, Youngest Radio Host in Texas | The Jeff Crilley ShowI started broadcasting when I was 19 years old. I was a sophomore in college, and I got a little internship at the TV station there, and I thought I was doing okay. I can't hold a candle to my next guest, Anya Ahuja, who is in the studio. She started her career when she was 11.
2024-10-1816 min2024-04-2130 minThe Global LeapMarch 17 2024- Interview with Youth Art and Community Service Prodigy Arsh Pal!(@ArtbyArsh)
2024-03-1818 minThe Global LeapJanuary 20 2024- Is Travis "Endgame" for the Playoffs?Join RJ Anya Ahuja on this special episode of the Youth Spotlight where she not only fangirls about #Swelce aka #Traylor aka Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's adorable relationship, but also talks with Sports Roundup Sports Analyst Sushil Ahuja about what's been going on in the sports world this week. You'll hear his predictions for the upcoming game against the Bills and Chiefs, why the Cowboys lost so miserably to the Packers, and general updates on football this week! Sports fans, Taylor fans, generally exciting information/content fans...this one's for you!!
2024-01-2209 min2023-10-3149 min2023-10-0349 min2023-10-0348 min2023-10-0347 minThe Global LeapAugust 28th 2023- Pt 2 of Interview with Accomplished Lawyer Mr. Sanjay NarayanThis week we take a deep dive into the world of law with Mr. Sanjay Narayan as we discuss the developments of data privacy, practicing law in NYC vs Dallas, what it's like working on an advisory board to the Texas government, and more!
2023-08-2952 minThe Global LeapAugust 21 2023- Interview with Accomplished Lawyer Mr. Sanjay Narayan!This week we take a deep dive into the world of law with Mr. Sanjay Narayan as we discuss the developments of data privacy, practicing law in NYC vs Dallas, what it's like working on an advisory board to the Texas government, and more!
2023-08-2231 min2023-08-1525 minThe Global LeapAugust 7th 2023- PT 1, Interview with Indian Actor Rohit SarafTune in this week for the highlight of the Youth Spotlight summer series....an intimate, sit-down interview with Rohit Saraf! Join us as we talk to this dynamic star about his career, childhood, hobbies and more! You've seen him in movies like Sky is Pink, Ludo, Hichki, Vikram Vedha...and his hit Netflix tv show Mismatched! And now, you'll see him here on the Youth Spotlight with Anya show. And stay tuned for Part 2 of this interview!
2023-08-0820 minThe Global LeapJuly 24th 2023- Interview with Sravanthi Pratipatti and her journey as a multi-faceted mindset coach, pageant queen, emcee, and actress,Tune in to this week's episode of the Youth Spotlight with Anya for a candid and fun conversation with Sravanthi Pratipatti! Sravanthi is a powerhouse as she pursues a flourishing career as a Tamil and South Asian actress, emcee, yoga instructor, and tries to enrich the lives of others as a mindset coach! We learn her top tips to elevating your life as a coach, how she gained the confidence/skills to be a winning pageant queen after just 6 weeks of pageantry,and more! For more inspirational stories from local communities everywhere, tune in to the next episode of the...
2023-08-0120 min
The Global LeapJune 26th 2023: Conversation with accomplished Grammy-shortlisted singer/songwriter Geetesh IyerTune in for some incredible live vocals and conversation with Geetesh Iyer! Geetesh is an Indianraga creative director and singer-songwriter making waves as his latest single made the Grammy shortlist! He has performed in over 1000 stage shows across the world with the likes of Neha Kakkar, Atif Aslam, Shankar Mahadevan, and Kavitha Krishnamurthy! Geetesh was the Finalist at Indian Idol 5 in 2010, a Finalist at X factor India (top in 2011 and Winner of Voice of Tamil Nadu (2012). You can listen to this episode on all podcast platforms by searching Youth Spotlight with Anya!
2023-06-2625 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaTakeOver: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama by Matthew Solon, Ayeesha MenonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/546734 to listen full audiobooks. Title: TakeOver: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama Author: Matthew Solon, Ayeesha Menon Narrator: Danny Ashok, Abhin Galeya, Munirih Grace, Rajit Kapur, Amrita Acharia, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 54 minutes Release date: October 21, 2021 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: A fast-paced, globe-trotting family saga of wealth, power, revenge and karma - with helicopters, private jets and a tiger reserve Meet the Majumdars, a family at war - with itself... Self-made tech mogul Ravi Majumdar fought his way up from nothing to make a billion-dollar fortune. Now he risks losing everything...
2021-10-2105 min