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Moving To Australia#41 - Digital Nomad VisaEpisode Summary:Today we’re unpacking a topic that’s changed the way professionals think about work and travel — the Digital Nomad Visa. More and more countries like Portugal, Greece, Costa Rica, are inviting remote workers to live and work legally beyond their home borders. Australia doesn't have a visa specifically designed for digital nomads. So, the question is, can digital nomads call Australia home — even temporarily — and what pathways exist if you’re dreaming of living and working here? Whether you’re a freelancer, tech professional, or someone simply dreaming of a location-indep...2025-05-0210 minMoving To Australia#40 - Enrolling in Child Care & Disability Care University Programs for PREpisode Summary:In today’s podcast, we shall be offering expert insights to help international students and future migrants make smart decisions about their journey in Australia.Today, we will be providing a nuanced analysis on a hot topic that has been debated a lot in the international student community – “switching courses midway to pursue Child Care or Disability Care programs in hopes of securing permanent residency.”To help break this all down, I’m joined by a popular and trusted voice in the migration space – Amitava Deb – who has worked closely with adult migrants...2025-04-1710 minMoving To Australia#39 - Parent Visa Options in 2025Episode Summary:In today's episode, we explore visa options available to Australian citizens or permanent residents who might want to bring their parents over temporarily or permanently to join them in Australia.We break down everything you need to know about Parent Visas for Australia. From eligibility requirements to processing times and application tips, we’ll guide you through the available visa options for parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents. Keywords: Parent Visa, Contributory Parent Visa, Aged Parent Visa, Subclass 103, Subclass 870, Subclass 143, Subclass 173, Subclass 864, Subclass 884, Subclass 804Main Topics:...2025-04-0320 minMoving To Australia#38 - Citizenship For Ordinarily Resident ChildrenEpisode Summary:A person can become an Australian citizen in different ways. Conferral and descent are the most common ways to become an Australian citizen provided you meet certain criteria before you apply. According to the Australian Citizenship Act 2007, a person born in Australia is an Australian citizen if and only if:a) a parent of the person is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident, at the time the person is born; orb) the person is ordinarily resident in Australia throughout the period of 10 years beginning on the day...2025-03-1907 minMoving To Australia#37 - OSCA Replaces ANZSCOEpisode Summary:In today’s episode, we will learn about the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA), a standardised framework for storing, organising and reporting occupation-related information, and how it relates to ANZSCO.Currently, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is used as the tool to define the occupations that feature on The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) for skilled migration. This will not be impacted after OSCA’s release on 6 December.Both Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Statistics NZ (Stats NZ) have been joint custodians of ANZSCO sinc...2025-02-1111 minMoving To Australia#36 - Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) - New Occupations - BenefitsEpisode Summary:
The new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) took effect on 7 Dec 2024 representing a significant policy shift and offering new immigration opportunities for both skilled workers and employers. The CSOL applies to Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) core skills stream, which replaced the old TSS visa, and Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) (Direct Entry stream). It brings about a significant change, especially for subclass 186 direct entry stream. The number of eligible occupations has now expanded from 216 to 456 across multiple industries opening new immigration pathways for various occupations.
In this episode Amitava discusses the...2025-01-2115 minMoving To Australia#35 - Studying in Australia (2025) - Employment Opportunities AfterEpisode Summary:
Some of you may have read or heard from others that Australia is the perfect destination for international students. It has great universities, a welcoming multicultural environment, and cutting-edge research opportunities. But that’s not all—studying here opens doors to global career opportunities, post-study work visas, and pathways to permanent residency.
In this episode Amitava & Arun explore why Australia is a top choice for many international students and what’s in store for them after graduation in 2025.
Amitava, a registered MARA agent, shares his thoughts on how to explore the right...2025-01-0923 minMoving To Australia#34 - Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) - Skills in Demand VisaEpisode Summary:
On 3 Dec, the government announced a new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), a single consolidated list of 456 occupations, which applies to the core skills stream of the new Skills in Demand visa that will replace the TSS Subclass 482 visa on 7 Dec 2024.
Jobs and Skills Australia, whose role is to provide high quality data, analysis and insights on the labour market at national, state and regional levels, was tasked as consultants to the provide the government with a draft CSOL which would represent the skills Australia needs to meet the growing demands of the...2024-12-0812 minMoving To Australia#33 - Skills In Demand Visa - Replacement for TSS Subclass 482Episode Summary:
In this episode, we shall explore a crucial pathway for skilled workers that comes into effect on 24 Nov 2024 – the Skills in Demand Visa. The Skills in Demand (SID) visa is replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482) visa to provide more flexibility to skilled workers and employers.
The new ‘Skills in Demand visa’ aims to address labour market needs and introduces several significant changes for temporary skilled migrant workers, including more time to find another sponsor if their employment is terminated, and a clearer pathway to apply for permanent residency.
We will b...2024-11-1813 minMoving To Australia#32. Carer Visa (Subclass 116 & 836) - How To Sponsor A RelativeEpisode Summary:
In today’s episode we discuss how one can apply for a carer visa to care for someone in Australia who has no reasonable access to care options. The two visa subclasses that fall under the carer visa category are subclass 116 and subclass 836, both of which are permanent resident visas.
Join Amitava and me to understand how one can become eligible to apply for this visa, sponsorship obligations, and carer obligations..
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Subclass 116, Subclass 836, Carer Visa, Australian PR
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• (00:00) Who is Carer Visa For?
2024-10-3115 minMoving To Australia#31. Jedidiah Macaraeg - IT Associate - Studying & Working in Gold CoastEpisode Summary:
In today’s episode we are talking to Jedidiah Macaraeg– who graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Telecom Network from Australian College of Information Technology (ACIT) in 2017. Jedd received his State Nominated Visa subclass 190 from Victoria on Aug 19, 2024 and is now a permanent resident.
Jedd was visiting family in Brisbane when the idea of pursuing an advanced degree in Australia was brought up. He talks about his transition from the Philippines to Gold Coast as a young IT graduate and how he managed to navigate the cultural landscape and find his footing in Quee...2024-09-1017 minMoving To Australia#30. Domestic Violence Provisions - Dealing With Your Sponsor & Your VisaEpisode Summary:
There are quite a few people who enter or lodge an application to enter Australia on a temporary visa as they are in a relationship with an Australian citizen or a permanent resident who sponsors the applicant’s visa. These visas could be Temporary Partner Visa (subclass 820), Provisional Partner Visa (subclass 309), Dependent Child Visa (subclass 445), Distinguished Talent Visa (subclass 858), or Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300).
Sometimes, the applicant must cease their relationship with the sponsor as they have experienced domestic and family violence. The government of Australia defines Domestic and family violence as any co...2024-09-0314 minMoving To AustraliaDebika Migration Services - What We DoDebika Migration Services is a MARA registered immigration assistance provider with over two decades of experience. We provide the highest quality migration services to our clients with a goal of providing total solution for a successful outcome. We employ innovative and pragmatic strategies to ensure our client’s migration needs are met.
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There are many people who immigrate to Australia at a young age, leaving their family behind. At a later stage in their lives, they are now keen to bring their parents over to Australia, permanently. There is no easy pathway to permanent residence for parents. The process is quite complex, costly, lengthy and currently takes over 40 years for their PR to be approved. If one is not careful, bringing parents over on certain visa subclass will make them ineligible to apply for a permanent residence forever. The age of your parent/s also plays an...2024-08-2618 minMoving To Australia#28. ACS Skills Assessment ChangesEpisode Summary:
Back in October 2023, we did a podcast on picking the right occupation for your skills assessment. We touched upon how relevant skills assessing authorities check that your skills meet the standards they set to work in a relevant occupation. We spoke at length about VETASSESS and how they go about assessing occupations that are NEC – not elsewhere classified.
In April 2024, ACS – the Australian Computer Society – launched a new Migration Skills Assessment platform with the intention of making it more streamlined and delivering a superior applicant experience. In this podcast we will focus our discus...2024-08-1320 minMoving To Australia#27. Sumer Roy - Changing Programs at University - Securing Australian PREpisode Summary:
Sumer Roy moved to Sydney, Australia in 2018 to pursue an MBA. About 2 months into University, he met with an accident and had to rush back home to Kolkata for his medical treatment. Upon returning he changed his program and enrolled in a master's program for a degree in professional accounting.
In this podcast he talks about why he switched his program while at university, working as an intern at Telstra which eventually led to a full time role there, and securing his PR in Nov 2023.
Towards the end of the podcast...2024-08-0922 minMoving To Australia#26. 2024-25 Migration Program Allocations - Subclass 190 & Subclass 491Episode Summary:
The 2024-25 General Skilled Migration Program and State Nominated Migration Program allocations have been announced for: TAS, WA, SA, NT, VIC, QLD, ACT, NSW
In this podcast we will look at what those numbers look like for each state and touch upon some key things that applicants need to know about the General skilled migration program and state nominated migration program. The total allocations for Subclass 190 are 16,500 places and for Subclass 491 are 9,760 places.
From there, the conversation continues towards the states which are currently accepting applications starting August 2024. Amitava go on...2024-08-0125 minMoving To Australia#25. Kelly Zhu - Securing PR After Failed Skills AssessmentEpisode Summary:
This week on Moving to Australia podcast, we sit down with Kelly Zhu, who secured her PR in Dec 2023 after her skills assessment was rejected by VETASSESS.
Kelly moved to Australia from China in 2016 as a student. She graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts from Western Sydney University in 2020. Initially, the biggest adjustment she faced as a student was the transition from living with her family to living independently. At Uni, since English is not her first language, she had trouble understanding all that was being discussed in the classroom. She...2024-07-2916 minMoving To Australia#24. Sagnik Datta - Univ of Wollongong - Pathway to PR After GraduationEpisode Summary:
This week on Moving to Australia podcast, we are talking to one of our clients, Sagnik Datta, who graduated from University of Wollongong and secured his Permanent Residency in 2024.
Sagnik has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and received his master's in Business from Sydney Business School - Univ of Wollongong in 2019. Since then he has worked at Ikea, Rashays and now works full time as an Azure specialist for an insurance group, Tokio Marine Management Australasia.
We start our conversation with him about his life at Univ of Wollongong. He...2024-07-2223 minMoving To Australia#23. Aadil Abbas - Financial Advisor - Alumni UNSW Business SchoolEpisode Summary:
Aadil graduated with an MBA from UNSW Business School in 2004. In this episode he harkens back to 20 years of his life in Oz, firstly as a student and then as a professional financial advisor.
The conversation kicks off with him opening up about his desire to have an overseas qualification and independent living. There were challenges for a couple of years as a student at UNSW. With time, he had developed a strong connection to Australia while at Uni which led to his decision to make Australia his permanent home. He highlights the...2024-07-1037 minMoving To Australia#22. Life in a Regional Area - Maksym VasylkovEpisode Summary:
This week on our podcast, we have our first guest - Maksym Vasylkov - one of DMS's clients. Maksym moved to Australia on a Subclass 491 visa. He is a software engineer from Ukraine with 15 years of experience in the IT Industry.
Maksym talks about his journey to Australia and why he fell in love with it. Since Feb 2024, he's been living in Darwin, which is the capital city of Northern Territory, with his family.
Amitava and Arun have a chat with him about life in a regional area. Maksym share his...2024-06-2711 minMoving To Australia#21. Training Visa - A New Pathway for Recent Graduates?Episode Summary:
This week on the podcast, we shall be talking about the Subclass 407 Training visa, a temporary visa that allows individuals to take part in occupational training or professional development activities in Australia. The training program would allow someone to improve their skills for their job, area of tertiary study, or field or expertise. This can be an excellent alternative for individuals affected by the upcoming changes to student visa applications, particularly those who may no longer be able to apply for a student visa onshore.
The conservation focuses mainly on applicants who are...2024-06-2119 minMoving To Australia#20. How Can an Employer Sponsor an Overseas Worker?Episode Summary:
This week on Moving to Australia podcast, we talk about how a business in Australia that has a genuine need to fill a skilled position can become eligible to sponsor skilled workers from overseas.
We begin the conversation by touching upon the need for businesses in Australia to source skilled workers from overseas in various industries: construction, hospitality, health, IT, trade skills. There are times when businesses are unable to meet local demands due to skill shortages and begin looking offshore to shore up their needs. Amitava details the steps involved in becoming...2024-06-1423 minMoving To Australia#19. Federal Budget 2024_25 - Key Immigration HighlightsEpisode Summary:
This week on Moving to Australia podcast, Amitava shares his insights on the key immigration highlights from the federal budget delivered by Jim Chalmers on 14 May 2024.
We start the discussion with what the planning levels look like for the 24-25 program and its basic composition. We draw a contrast between each of skills stream category for the 24-25 program and the 23-24 program. From 22-23, the family stream has moved over to a demand driven model. We explore the importance of "demand driven" for partner visa, which is the largest component of the...2024-06-0316 minMoving To Australia#18. Student Visa Program | IELTS Requirement ChangesEpisode Summary:
In today’s episode, we discuss the recent changes to the student visa program. As part of the new measures being introduced to the Australian Migration System one of the changes recommended was to bring in reforms that would directly impact International Students and Temporary Graduate Visa holders. For all applications lodged on and after the 23 March 2024, the government is now raising the English language requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas.
The conversation begins with the recent changes for the English Laguage Test scores for student visa and temporary graduate visa holders. Am...2024-04-1110 minMoving To Australia#17. Temporary Skills Shortage | Subclass 482 | Getting Your PREpisode Summary:
The Temporary Skill Shortage visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill. There are many pathways available to someone on a 482 visa for permanent residency.
Amitava begins the conversation by discussing how an employer in Australia can nominate an overseas worker for a TSS visa when they are unable to fill the position locally. He touches upon the eligibility requirements of an applicant to be granted the visa. When one enters Australia on a 482 visa, Amitava implores them to...2024-03-2014 minMoving To Australia#16. Trans-Tasman Migration | Why So Many Kiwis Are Moving to OzEpisode Summary:
In this episode, we have a conversation about the great Kiwi exodus. Amitava reveals why so many New Zealanders are flocking to Oz. Many young professionals in the critical sector and health care industry from Wellington, Christchurch, or Auckland are keen to make the move from NZ. They find that wages in Australia are higher, the cost of living is lower than in NZ and the real estate market is more suitable to many who are first home buyers.
Amitava explains why his clients from NZ came to Oz and what is it...2024-03-0612 minMoving To Australia#15. Visa Conditions | Regional Visa, Student Visa, Parent Visa, Working Holiday VisaEpisode Summary:
Every visa, except a PR, comes with certain conditions when granted. Some conditions always apply, and some may apply depending on a range of criteria. These visa conditions apply not only to the primary applicant, but also to all the secondary applicants as well. A breach of any of the conditions that are imposed on an applicant's visa may result in the visa being revoked. One must be cognizant of what these conditions are and where one can find more information about the conditions tied to their visa.
Amitava walks you through some...2024-02-2727 minMoving To Australia#14. Regional Migration Program | Subclass 491 & 494 | Pathways to PREpisode Summary:
There are many ways for skilled migrants to work and live in Australia and make it their permanent home. Regional Migration is one such way to make this move a possibility. The regional migration program consists of:
• 2 skilled regional provisional visas that provide a pathway to permanent residence.
• a skilled regional permanent resident visa (from November 2022) – subclass 191.
• additional points under the Skilled Migration Points Test for skilled migrants nominated to live and work in regional Australia.
• more options for international students who graduate from regional universities.
In this...2024-02-1716 minMoving To Australia#13. Skills Assessment | Validity | Visa Invitation for Expired AssessmentsEpisode Summary:
When you lodge an EOI within a nominated occupation, your skills must meet the standards set by the DHA to work in that occupation. To prove your eligibility, an applicant must get their skills assessed by a skills assessing authority. If you don't get a positive assessment result you cannot apply for a skilled migration visa. Obtaining a suitable skills assessment is mandatory for some visa subclasses (and streams) and may be requested for others.
A skill assessment is mandatory for the following visas:
General Skilled Migration visas (Subclass 189, 190, 489, 491), Employer Sponsored...2024-02-0816 minMoving To Australia#12. MARA Agent | How to Choose One | OMARA Powers | Code of ConductEpisode Summary:
The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) is a section within the Department of Home Affairs. Under the Migration Act, this body is granted certain powers and responsibilities for registering and overseeing over 4500 migration agents who provide immigration assistance.
In this episode Amitava talks in detail about their role in registering & overseeing migration agents who provide migration assistance, CPD of migration agents, managing providers of CPD, and how they handle complaints against migration agents from consumers who seek immigration assistance. He touches upon the Captson Assessment that every MARA agent needs...2024-01-2416 minMoving To Australia#11. A New Approach to Worker Mobility | Temporary Skilled MigrationEpisode Summary:
One of the objectives of the Migration Strategy is to streamline the temporary skilled migration. It makes up 9% of Australia’s total temporary migration system. For the system to work more efficiently for both employers and overseas workers, the back-to-front system needs to be overhauled so that Australia can attract highly skilled workers from a rapidly growing pool of young skilled talent.
In this podcast Amitava touches upon why action is needed, what are the existing commitments, and the new reforms the government wants to bring in later this year. Currently, an overseas wor...2024-01-1118 minMoving To Australia#10. Australia & India Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA)Episode Summary:
On 23 May 2023, Australia and India entered into a Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA). The MMPA is a bilateral framework that supports and promotes two-way migration and mobility between our two countries while addressing issues pertaining to illegal and irregular migration.
The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme or (‘MATES’) is a new scheme, established under the MMPA, to enable the temporary mobility of Indian university graduates and early career professionals. MATES aims to encourage mutually-beneficial skills and knowledge transfer between Australia and India.
In this episode, Amitava discusses: how the MATE...2023-11-2216 minMoving To Australia#9. Health Waiver for Failed Health RequirementEpisode Summary:
When you apply for a visa, you and family members who apply for a visa with you might need to have health examinations to prove you meet the health requirement.
If you fail to meet the health requirement, a visa processing offer may consider exercising a health waiver, if it is available for your visa subclass, and contact you to advise you of this and seek further information from you. A health waiver is only available for a Partner Visa or Employer Nominated Visa.
In this podcast, Amitava clarifies under what circumstance can an applicant exercise thi...2023-11-0915 minMoving To Australia#8. Working Holiday Program (WHM)Episode Summary:
This visa is for young adults who want an extended holiday in Australia and be able to work there to fund their stay. Australia's reciprocal Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program has been fostering stronger links between young people from Australia and around the world since 1975.
It allows young adults to have a 12 month holiday, during which they can undertake short-term work and study. The WHM program now includes over 40 partner countries or jurisdictions in two visa subclasses, the Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa and the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa.
In this epi...2023-10-2518 minMoving To Australia#7. Business Ownership | Investments: Pathway to PREpisode Summary:
If you have the business acumen to operate a new or existing business or have the resources to make a significant investment in Australia, then now would be the time to make the move. The Business Innovation & Investment Provisional Visa let's you stay in Australia for up to 5 years if invited to apply, bring eligible members of your family and apply for a permanent residency if certain requirements are met.
Listen to Amitava break it down for you in this episode, and help you explore the various possibilities that suit your situation. He...2023-10-1125 minMoving To Australia#6. Skilled Occupation: Picking the Right Occupation for Your Skills AssessmentEpisode Summary:
Are you confused about what the right Skilled Occupation would be for you when it's time for your skills assessment?
Can you relate your work experience with one of these:
1. You could have a Bachelors in Commerce or a Degree in Engineering but not Computer Science, and you have been working in IT for a few years.
2. You never went to culinary school but you have years of experiencing working as a chef.
3. You have been a Business Development Manager or Account Manager all your life.
2023-10-0524 minMoving To Australia#5. Getting a Partner Visa | Eligibility, Cost, Time Frame, and ComplexitiesEpisode Summary:
A partner visa allows the partner or spouse of a sponsor - an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizens - to live in Australia. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa. You apply for the temporary and the permanent partner visas together.
To be eligible for a partner visa, one must demonstrate that they are in a genuine relationship with their partner and it's continuing. The government of Australia will want to ensure that you meet certain relationship requirements, which are slightly different for m...2023-09-2627 minMoving To Australia#4. Australian PR Process - FAQsEpisode Summary:
Australia's migration program was introduced to the world in 1994. Since then it has become home to millions of people from around the world who have moved here to play their trade and a better & safer future. There are now, as a proportion of the population, more people living in Australia who were born overseas than at any other time in the last 130 years.
A fairly large number of highly skilled migrants are drawn to the land down under. But many struggle to navigate the vast landscape of the every changing and complex migration...2023-09-1930 minMoving To Australia#3. Community Workers & Working in the Disability and Aged Care Industry | Subhavana AroraEpisode Summary:
There are around 4.3 million Australians who have a disability. The NDIS is Australia’s first national Scheme for people with disability. It provides funding directly to individuals with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life.
The NDIS also connects anyone with disability to services in their community. This includes connections to doctors, community groups, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as providing information about what support is provided by each st...2023-09-1227 minMoving To Australia#2. International Students: How to secure Permanent ResidencyEpisode Summary:
Australia is the destination of choice for hundreds of thousands of international students seeking high quality education every year. International students are a valuable part of its social and economic fabric. International students contribute $30 billion to the Australian economy per annum and are Australia’s fourth largest export. International students help Australia meet critical skill needs and make a significant contribution to its labour market.
Many International students are unaware of the various pathways they have to extend their stay in Australia after graduation. Many find it difficult to seek employment while holding a...2023-09-0522 minMoving To AustraliaTrailerMoving to Australia is a podcast for skilled workers, students, or business investors who are keen to migrate to Australia. In this weekly podcast our founder, Amitava Deb, brings to you valuable insights on the Australian Immigration system and guides you on how to successfully migrate to the land down under. 2023-09-0401 minMoving To Australia#1. Welcome to DMSEpisode Summary:
In this episode our host, Arun Belur, talks to the founder of Debika Migration Services, Amitava Deb, and discusses why Australia has become a home for so many from around the world. Amitava, an IIT graduate who moved to Australia in 1989, talks about his roots and why he started his company back in 2004. He details the services DMS offers for those seeking immigration advice and gives his insight into how DMS helps skilled migrants, students and business owners pick the right pathway to make Australia their permanent home.
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Executives at the EdgeStandards-based LSO APIs: Expanding the Industry Pie
Verizon’s Chief Product Officer, Debika Bhattacharya, explains why APIs are critical for information exchange with partners and customers, and how standard service definitions create a broad base for impact while allowing for differentiation. How can standards expand the pie so everyone wins?
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In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with Debika Bhattacharya of Verizon Business:
In the shift to wireless, how have end-users been affected?
How can better automation most positively impact...2023-04-0618 min
The Great IndoorsHow has 5G catalyzed a new paradigm?In this episode, host Matt Roberts of Amdocs and his co-host Liliana Schwartz-Brunner, GM and Division President North America of Telcos at Amdocs, sit down with another guest at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona, Spain: Debika Bhattacharya, Chief Product Officer at Verizon Business. To kick off the episode, Debika shares more information about her recent promotion, including what she’s expecting from her new role. She also explains some examples of how Verizon is lending itself to tech for good initiatives by keeping people connected and offering products and services to first responders. Matt also asks Debika fo...2023-03-1636 min
Negroni TalksNegroni Talk #S3 - 25th September 2022 @ BARGEHOUSE . OXO TOWER WHARF . SOUTHBANKCraftwork: Man . Machine _ How Should Architects Be Material Synthesisers In An Electronic Age?
In Association With Material Matters:
Lots of architects claim that they 'craft' a building. They point at beautiful clay or paper models but in reality architecture is produced through Revit and follows strict rules of compliance and regulation. Materials are a great way to connect buildings and craft together, however, are people really convinced that a corporate office is baked in a kiln? And what about craftspeople themselves? What is their role in the design and construction of buildings? Surely they could help create spaces that are...2023-02-2351 min
In Her EllementGoing the Distance with Debika Bhattacharya, Chief Product Officer at Verizon BusinessHow can employers keep talented women engaged for the long haul? In this episode, Debika Bhattacharya, Chief Product Officer at Verizon Business reflects on how her supportive and dynamic company has kept her excited about the telecom industry for over 25 years.As a child, Debika had an aptitude for science and technology. This eventually led her to study electrical engineering and physics at MIT. Beginning her career at Verizon as a frontline engineer, she has risen all the way to the top, keeping her feet firmly planted in both the technical and business sides of the company...2022-09-0522 min
The Edge PodcastEarly learnings from Verizon’s telco edge strategyThis episode focuses on Verizon Business, a global network and technology solutions provider under the Verizon Group. Dalia sits down with Debika Bhattacharya, Chief Product Officer, to discuss Verizon's approach to monetising 5G and edge and the key learnings to date, from business models to use cases to new ways of engaging enterprise customers across network and on-prem edge.2022-08-3031 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersWhat Men Need to Know About Women In DataThe number of women entering data professions is growing, and men need to adapt. This podcast is designed to enlighten men about the role of women in the data field. Our guests are all executives at data and analytics software companies who have held positions in other sectors of our field: Prukalpa Sankar, Cindi Howson, Debika Sharma.2022-04-0240 min
Miss Guided AstrologyCAN ASTROLOGY HELP ME NETWORK w/ Solar SimoneHowdy all, long time no see...In this episode, KT is joined by guest host astrologer, Solar Simone (Aqua Sun, Leo Moon, Cancer Rising). Together they explore Jasmine's (Gemini Sun, Virgo Moon, Sag Rising) question about astrology and networking, and Debika's (Cancer Sun, Taurus Moon, Libra Rising ) question about when she can expect to have her big break. You can find Solar Simone:Twitter IGWebsite Review us on -insert your podcast app of choice here- OR shout us out on socials for a free Birth Chart Report!...2022-02-0359 min
Lessons from the Field - Austin ISD Professional LearningEpisode #50: Ann Richards School for Young Women LeadersLessons from the Field - Episode 50
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Guests: Kristina Waugh (principal), Andy Langford (science teacher), Brianne Welser (social studies teacher), Shaun Mauser (librarian), Debika Ingham (math teacher) - Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.
Ranked among the best schools in Texas and the United States, the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders comprises a...2021-11-0237 min
The Bitter BongsDecade of Decay - Choto BouIn this new segment called Decade of Decay, we talk about Bengali movies from the 80's and 90's that were so bad that they are good.
In this week's episode we talk about the 1988 movie called Choto Bou starring Kali Banerjee, Meenakshi Goswami, Ranjit Mullick, Sandhya Roy, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Debika Mukherjee and others. The movie is directed by Anjan Choudhury and this is his first movie in the Bou series. 2021-08-1122 min
Travel Tales With Debika PodcastAmazing Thailand! - Travel Tales With DebikaA rich historical tapestry intertwined with an abundance of natural resources; Thailand has many tales to share. Century old narratives of kings, queens, and invaders are etched into these monuments. Faded glory of the ruins, embedded into the recess of the bricks, offers a glimpse into the richness of Thailand. A bygone era – a myriad confluence of migration of people lends an added richness to the Thai culture. Many travelers do not experience the uniqueness and intrigue of real Thai culture: The scents, smells, rituals and lifestyle. There is so much more beyond the hotel, restaurants, shopping, beac...2021-07-2852 min
Reverberations by Zara ArshadS01E05 - Theme: Divergent Models - Debika RayTheme: Divergent Models
Episode 5: Zara Arshad and editor/writer Debika Ray discuss the overlaps between design history research and design journalism, and about Clove, a magazine of South Asian culture, which Debika founded in 2017.
Music credits: ZapSplat.
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The Viewfinder Podcast with Chris HadleyEpisode 046 - The Louisiana Film Channel and DATING 'IN' PLACEThis week, we've got another set of back-to-back interviews, beginning with our first guest, Louisiana Film Channel president Dr. Lucas Fry, followed by my conversation with actor and filmmaker Shantell Yasmine Abeydeera about her new romantic comedy web series DATING 'IN' PLACE.
THE LOUISIANA FILM CHANNEL
The new Louisiana Film Channel presents a rich variety of original shorts, features, series, documentaries and music videos - all made by Louisiana filmmakers and starring Louisiana performers. The channel, which formally launches on Thanksgiving Day (November 26th), is already available online via its web site (which you can...2020-11-1338 min
Blood & CancerHematology case review: Suspected ITP, presumed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, and an ‘interesting’ case of anemiaIn this episode, we review three hematology cases. One case illustrates the work-up and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Another case demonstrates how to diagnose and manage heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). And the final case is a patient who presented with anemia, a new mitral valve murmur, and mild splenomegaly. Host David H. Henry, MD, reviews these cases with three residents from Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia – Sheila De Young, DO; Ronak Mistry, DO; and Debika Shinohara, MD, PhD. Case 1: Suspected ITP with Sheila De Young, DO Patient presentation: A 50-year-old female with no...2020-10-2227 min
The Kinfolk Long ListenThe Great Influencer ScamHey lovelies! Are you interested in an incredible business opportunity that gives you the ability to work from home? For decades now, network marketing companies have been dangling the promise of a rocketing income, flexible schedule and aspirational lifestyle in front of people desperate for a lucky break. But what happens when the dream of direct sales starts to look more like a nightmare? Debika Ray investigates. This essay appeared in Kinfolk Issue Thirty-Three in Fall 2019.2020-04-0814 min
The Kinfolk Long ListenRising StarsUntil a few years ago, astrology sat alongside crystal balls and Ouija boards as an eccentric, outmoded form of spirituality. Now, horoscopes are a mainstay of online media, advice columns and even dating profiles. Debika Ray charts astrology’s cosmic journey back into the popular consciousness and learns why a non-hierarchical, culturally inclusive system of belief makes perfect sense to so many. This essay appeared in Kinfolk Issue Thirty-Four in Winter 2019.2020-04-0812 min
Travel Tales With Debika PodcastTravel Tales with Debika - CGH Earth: An Interview with ShilandrenIn this special episode, Debike Interviews Shilandren M, Vice President of CGH earth. Listen as they discuss travel in India as well as the history of CGH Earth and its beautiful luxury hotels2020-03-1200 minBlood & CancerTreatment approaches in AMLA diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) was once an emergency, requiring immediate treatment. Today, the need to start treatment is still urgent, but many patients can benefit by waiting a few days for testing to reveal a fuller picture of the disease. That’s the advice of James M. Foran, MD, of the Mayo Clinic. He joins Blood & Cancer host David H. Henry, MD, of the Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, to walk through some patient scenarios and the newest treatment options. In Clinical Correlation, Ilana Yurkiewicz, MD, of Stanford (Calif.) University, talks about what patients do and do...2020-02-2732 min
Blood & CancerPractice-changing research in GI cancerDaniel G. Haller, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, joins Blood & Cancer host David H. Henry, MD, also of the University of Pennsylvania, to review the top three GI cancer trials presented at the 2019 ESMO World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, and how they are changing practice. Plus, in Clinical Correlation, Ilana Yurkiewicz, MD, of Stanford (Calif.) University, talks about the difficulty in using age to guide cancer treatment. * * * BEACON trial for colorectal cancer Patients with BRAF mutations have a poor prognosis and typically fail treatment prior to second line therapy. BEACON is a...2020-01-1624 minBlood & CancerPalliative care: Not just another word for hospiceThomas LeBlanc, MD, of Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, N.C., joins host David H. Henry, MD, of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, to discuss the evolution of the palliative care field and some of the underrecognized ways that it can improve care for hematology-oncology patients. Plus, in Clinical Correlation, Ilana Yurkiewicz, MD, of Stanford (Calif.) University, shares the story of a patient who put aside her own desire for hospice because of family pressure to pursue curative treatment. * * * Palliative medicine has evolved tremendously over the past decade; it used to be synonymous with hospice and dy...2020-01-0934 minTravel Tales With Debika PodcastTravel Tales With Debika - Episode 8 - A Lost Boarding PassIn this episode Debika shares an experience on how one of her clients lost their boarding pass. she shares how they resolved the situation, but how it's a metaphor on travel, life and how we approach experiences. 2019-09-0300 minTravel Tales With Debika PodcastTravel Tales With Debika - Episode 7 - Fondest Memory in Kochi IndiaIn this episode of Travel Tales With Debika, Debika shares a beautiful story about her house boat experience in Kochi, India. Take a listen! For more travel inspiration visit aclassictour.com or follow Debika on Instagram @classictourcollection 2019-09-0300 minTravel Tales With Debika PodcastTravel Tales With Debika - Episode 6 - Solar Eclipse Experience Through Art & CultureIn this episode of Travel Tales With Debika, Debika opens up about a recent lecture about the solar eclipse and its documentation within art and culture. 2019-09-0300 minTravel Tales With Debika PodcastTravel Tales With Debika - Episode 5 - What Fascinates Debika About Travel?In this episode of Travel Tales With Debika, Debika talks about what fascinates her when seeing other countries and experiencing different cultures. Debika goes through a series of questions about early explorers and commonalities between cultures and religions. 2019-09-0300 minTravel Tales With Debika PodcastTravel Tales With Debika - Episode 4 - Religions in IndiaIn this episode of Travel Tales With Debika, Debika discusses the different religions in India, the features and skin variations in different parts of India along with giving Veronica an Indian name! To learn more about Debika and A Classic Tour visit aclassictour.com or on Instagram at @classictourcollection 2019-09-0300 minTravel Tales With Debika PodcastTravel Tales With Debika - Episode 3 - Indian Food, Spices and British InfluenceOn this episode of Travel Tales With Debika, Debika shares the British influence on the India culture, along with India food, spices and how different regions of India are known for different cuisines. 2019-09-0300 minTravel Tales With Debika PodcastTravel Tales With Debika - Episode 2 - When Is The Best Time to Travel To IndiaHave you ever wondered when is the best time of year to travel to India? Listen in as Debika talks about the differences between Northern and Southern India. 2019-09-0300 minTravel Tales With Debika PodcastTravel Tales With Debika: Episode 1 - History of IndiaOn this episode of Travel Tales with Debika, she talks about the history of women's roles throughout history in India along with the spiritual aspect of what a traveler can expect to experience in India. Debika is not only a well-traveled individual, but runs a travel agency based in Redondo Beach, CA. She has taken thousands of individuals on epic trips in different countries. For more information on Debika's tours visit www.aclassictour.com 2019-09-0300 minTravel Tales With Debika PodcastWhy Travel To India by DebikaEpisode 1 - Why Travel to India by Debika On this episode of Travel Tales With Debika, Debika paints a beautiful picture of what a traveler can expect culturally, spiritually and culinary-wise from India. Debika questions guest Veronica R., who will be traveling with Debika in the fall 2019, on what her level of expectation is of Debika's guided Empowerment Tour to India. World Traveled Debika also shares historical insights of India on this episode of Travel Tales With Debika. 2019-07-1600 min