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A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Rehana Lew MirzaWelcome to the 36th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika! My guest today is playwright and filmmaker Rehana Lew Mirza! With a BFA from NYU TISCH and an MFA from Columbia University, Rehana’s prolific career has seen her plays produced at venues across the US. Some play highlights include: Hatefuck (First Floor, Chicago; WP/Colt Coeur, NY); A People’s Guide to History in the Time of Here and Now (Primary Stages Toulmin commission); Soldier X (Ma-Yi); Tomorrow, Inshallah (Living Room Theater; Storyworks/HuffPost commission); Neighborhood Watch (NNPN/InterAct commission, upcoming production: Jackalope 2025) and Barriers (Desipina, Asian American Thea...
2025-03-0648 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Ravjot Mehek SinghWelcome to the 35th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika! My guest today is Ravjot Mehek Singh, an award-winning Sikh Indian American Film and TV Director and art activist. Many Indian and American media outlets refer to her as one of the youngest female directors in Bollywood and one of the first openly LGBTQ+ Sikh women directors in South Asia. By age 21, she had directed 3 television talk shows for Dish Network through the largest Asian American TV channel Jus Punjabi. She began directing Bollywood music videos and was listed as the youngest female music video director to...
2025-02-241h 07
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Sheela RameshWelcome to the 34th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists, funded by the California Art Council’s Individual Artist Fellow Grant.
My guest is music director, composer, and arranger Sheela Ramesh! She was recently named a “Woman to Watch on Broadway” by the Broadway Women’s Fund. Professional highlights include Broadway (SIX, Almost Famous, Once Upon a One More Time, Merrily We Roll Along, Hells Kitchen); Off-Broadway (Lincoln Center Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, The York, Theatre Row); TV (NBC's Annie Live!); concert (Carnegie Hall, Kings Theater, Town Hall); and regional theater...
2025-02-061h 03
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Sonya VenugopalWelcome to the 33rd episode of A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists, funded by the California Art Council’s Individual Artist Fellow Grant.
I am so excited to welcome my guest today, fresh off the UK and Asia tour of Life of Pi, actor Sonya Venugopal!
A proud Californian, she has lived in New York for 8 years.! In 2023, she made her Broadway debut in Life of Pi as Rani, while also covering the role of Pi. Some of her many theater credits include the Life of Pi (UK & Asia) tour, Come Fall in Lo...
2025-01-2859 min
Art Unframed (with Vulcan studio & Kafani)Art Unframed Ep.4 The Art of Self-Expression: How Identity Shapes Our Creative Process ft Ishika Guha (Cohost: Kafani)We discuss self-expression with Ishika Guha, a self-taught multidisciplinary artist known for her powerful abstract works. Together with cohost, Kafani, we explore how identity shapes creativity, the stories behind Ishika’s art, and her journey to international recognition. From balancing personal expression with audience connection to using social media as a creative tool.To explore Ishika workshttps://ishikaguha.com/
2024-12-081h 08
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Zi AlikhanWelcome to the 32nd episode of A QISSAA with Ishika: Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Stories! My guest today is theatermaker and director Zi Alikhan.
Raised in California and based in New York, Zi is an alum of NYU TISCH and programs including TCG Rising Leaders of Color, Drama League Directors Project, Soho Rep Writer/Director Lab, Drama League Artist Residency Program, Manhattan Theatre Club Jonathan Alper Directing Fellowship, Williamstown Directing Corps, and Drama League Rough Draft.
Zi’s award-winning directing work has been seen across the country. His direction of On That Day in Amsterdam at Pr...
2024-10-1156 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Robin SukhadiaWelcome to the 31st episode of A QISSAA with Ishika: Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists! My guest today is Robin Sukhadia, a highly accomplished tabla player.
With a World Music MFA from CalArts, Robin’s work spans many concert, film, and album productions. He has composed for and toured with Rupa & the April Fishes, J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science, PremaSoul, and Walter Kitundu. He has scored many films including the Emmy award-winning PBS documentary Sikhs in America.
Robin has worked extensively to empower underserved youth through music education, through developing Global Lingo, serving as International Grants Program Director wi...
2024-10-111h 03
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Reena DuttWelcome to the 30th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika! My guest today is director Reena Dutt. Reena is dedicated to new and reimagined texts that catapult polarizing conversations through unexpected stories with the bodies, voices and life experiences of the underheard. She just closed An Experiment with an Airpump that she directed for CalArts. Her Broadway debut was on The Collaboration at Manhattan Theatre Club as Assistant Director to Kwame Kwei-Armah, and she recently assisted Leigh Silverman on Merry Me at New York Theatre Workshop.
She has worked with theatre companies like Columbia University, Playwrights Realm...
2024-10-1159 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Romen BorsellinoWelcome to the 29th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika! My guest today is comedy writer and performer Romen Borsellino!
A member of the Writers Guild of America, Romen has been a writer for Comedy Central’s The Daily Show during Kal Penn’s weeks as guest host. Before that, he was a staff writer for Season 2 of NBC’s A Little Late with Lilly Singh as well as the sole writer for CTV’s Battle of the Generations, hosted by Lilly Singh. In 2020, Romen co-created and executive produced Freeform’s comedic election series Kal Penn Approves This Messag...
2024-03-1755 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Madhuri Shekar
Welcome to the 28th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika! My guest today is playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar!
She is the 2020 winner of the Lanford Wilson playwriting award, an alumnus of the Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program at Juilliard, and a fellow at New Dramatists. Madhuri holds a masters in dramatic writing from USC, as well as degrees from London School of Economics and Stella Maris College. Her Audible audio play EVIL EYE won a 2020 Audie Award for best original work, and she later adapted that play into a feature film for Amazon Prime and Blumhouse Productions...
2024-02-2649 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Arpita Mukherjeewww.ishikamuchhal.com/a-qissaa-with-ishikaWelcome to the 27th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika! My guest today is award-winning writer and director Arpita Mukherjee. She is the Co-founder and Artistic Director of Hypokrit Live Arts, a theatre company highlighting work by BIPOC artists.
Film accolades include directing the short film Running with Danny Pudi, writing the Filmfare Award-winning screenplay for the film Gulmohar, and working with WIIP, AMC, Sony, and an Netflix. Her work has been screened at Chicago South Asian Film Festival, New Filmmakers LA, The Indian Film Festival of LA, the New York Indian Film Festival, and CAAMFest.
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2024-02-261h 09
The Sarah Lawrence College PodcastSarah Lawrence College Podcast - EP4 - Ishika JoshiThis Tim is joined by student Ishika Joshi who is studying primarily environmental science at SLC.
Topics include:
finding support from professors and mentors.
what is environmental science.
the interaction between philosophy and environmental science.
nature and the intricacies of the environment.
why should a prospective student come to SLC.
Center for The Urban River at Beczak (CURB).
what Ishika has learned about herself during her time at SLC.
Coping with anxiety and wanting to make an impact.
A guideline/value Ishika holds dear.
The Sarah Lawrence Student Life Preservation Project is accepting contributions at https://slcstudent...
2024-02-1622 min
Crush to Love AnglesEP 01 - Ishika Ka IshqIn this episode, we meet Ishika. Ishika takes us back in time, all the way back to 6th grade. At 6th grade, we barely knew ourselves, but Ishika here got to know what attraction is in pre-puberty. We have all been here. Someone does something stupid or acts kind towards us, and we feel something warm inside us. Already ringing the nostalgic bells? Well, then listen to this episode of “Crush to Love Angles” to learn more about Ishika and her story. Available on Audio Pitara and all major streaming platforms. Learn more about your ad c...
2024-02-0612 min
The Having Said That ShowISHOWSPEED LEAKED HER NUMBER! (Ishika Bhargava)Thank you for watching! #emptyshelfgang
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00:41 Meet Ishika
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33:18 Ishika’s Controversial Opinion
40:52 Naughty Or Nice?
57:16 #EmptyShelfGang
2023-12-2759 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Vinay Sharma
Welcome to the 26th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika: Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists! My guest today is percussionist Vinay Sharma, known for his musical prowess on the tabla, dhol, and many other drums.Through training under Rupesh Kotecha and the late Pandit Ravi Bellare, Vinay honed his percussion skills, found the spirituality behind music in bhajans and kirtans, and developed a niche for himself within Indian musicianship. He has entertained for a host of renowned stars, including Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Kunal Nayyar, Lil Jon, Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, and many more. Through the...
2023-11-1959 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Simrah FarrukhWelcome to the 24th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika: Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists! My guest today is photographer Simrah Farrukh!
Based between Los Angeles and San Francisco, her images are a reflection of the delicate, yet compelling ways in which she views the world. Her work explores how identity and community intersect with fashion and beauty to form a narrative. Inspired by the elegance, grace and intimacy of Pakistani poetry and her Muslim upbringing, Simrah hopes to create softness in an otherwise antagonistic world. She has worked with Hypebae, Disney, Netflix, Canva, The New...
2023-11-0652 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Zehra Fazal
Welcome to the 25th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists! My guest today is voice and screen actor and singer Zehra Fazal!A versatile actor, she has voiced many characters on series for Disney Television Animation, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, Dreamworks, Netflix and Cartoon Network. Her voice has likely entered your world through characters in series and video games including Young Justice Outsiders, Voltron: Legendary Defender, Bojack Horseman, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Big Hero 6: The Series, Lost in Space, Borderlands 3, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Destiny 2, and League of Legends...
2023-11-061h 03
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Neha LohiaWelcome to the 23rd episode of A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists. My guest today is director, author, filmmaker, producer, and entrepreneur Neha Lohia! Neha has created numerous films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials, recently creating the teaser for season 2 of Amazon Prime’s Made in Heaven. She currently has films in festivals around the world and has received critical acclaim for her unique takes and stories. Her art and practice are heavily influenced by the subjects of identity, gender, and spirituality. Neha serves as the Vice Chairwoman for Apple Productions Inc. in Ne...
2023-10-281h 12
The Student CounselRoss School of Business & Women in Finance with Ishika GuptaThis week, Ishika Gupta joins the show the discuss the U of M Ross experience! She shares her reasons for attending Ross, her experiences in Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, and her time on the Och Women in Finance Trek! She also shares excellent advice for those in the college spheres and is a true delight to have on the show!
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2023-09-1835 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Nisha Ganatra
Welcome to the 22nd episode of A QISSAA with Ishika, in conversation this week with director, screenwriter, and producer Nisha Ganatra! A Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee, she was ranked the #1 director globally by Cannes and won the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Film Craft: Direction for her film #wombstories. She has directed, written, and produced movies including Late Night with Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson, The High Note with Tracee Ellis Ross and Dakota Johnson, Chutney Popcorn with Jill Hennessy and Sakina Jaffrey, and Cosmopolitan with Carol Kane and Roshan Seth. She has also directed and written...
2023-08-0859 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Rajiv NemaWelcome to the 21st episode of A QISSAA with Ishika: Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists!
My guest today is Rajiv Nema, an Actor, Standup Comedian & Youtuber based in silicon valley. His "Rajiv Nema Indori" video series has 400 videos with 20 Million views. You may have seen him in his recent feature films JAADUGAR with Jitendra Kumar & THAI MASSAGE with Gajraj Rao, both streaming on Netflix. His other Bollywood films are SANJU, Love Aaj Kal, & Simran. Rajiv is also an avid theater actor. He has been performing for NAATAK, America’s Biggest Indian Theater company, for th...
2023-04-161h 00
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Priyanka ShettyWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika: Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists! My guest today is actor, director, and playwright Priyanka Shetty!
Priyanka is focused on making art that is a reflection of our times. Her critically acclaimed one-woman show The Elephant in the Room has been performed at numerous venues including the Kennedy Center and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, amongst other national and international tours. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut with her second solo play #Charlottesville and is currently working on The Wall, the final play in her Triptych of Solos. Priyanka was...
2023-01-3057 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Aparna KumarWelcome to the 19th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika! Mu guest today is Aparna Kumar, a Bharatanatyam dancer and Creative Content Specialist at Netflix! With experience working in films and documentaries, she started her journey in marketing production at Syfy in new York, worked with agencies and clients including Sesame Street. In her current role with Netflix, she works in the AV Studio Creative Content team in collaboration with Publicity and Marketing to create, capture, and execute campaign materials to publicize characters on and off set. This includes hiring crews to capture BTS footage and interviews, producing and...
2023-01-3040 min
INKZOID FOUNDATIONIshika Saxena Won The Title Of Best Host Of The Year 2022.Ishika Saxena is an Emerging Writer from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh who recently received the title of 'Best Host of the Year 2022'. She is an Author, Writer and Co-Author. The words that describe her the best are Miss Driven, Reliable, Competent. She loves to write poetries, short stories, articles and daily diary writing. She also loves to draw cartoons. She believes in "Communicate to Express, not to Impress". She has her own you-tube channel and instagram handle both are named as "thebrokenheartfeelings".
*About Ishika Saxena's Achievements*
Ishika Saxena's achievements includes two books written by her named “Scattered Pages of 2020” & “हाँ ! अब तुम जरूरी नही” published with different publications. In Her writ...
2023-01-1902 min
The Thing About Wildlife#31 The Thing About Discovering the IslandsIn the first episode of our Andaman and Nicobar series, storyteller-supreme, Manish Chandi speaks to Ishika and Akshay about his early years in the islands through riveting anecdotes. Manish Chandi, an affiliate with the Andaman and Nicobar Environment Team and Nature Conservation Foundation. In the last 25 years, Manish has worked on a wide range of projects in the region: herpetological surveys, forest restoration and anthropology - for his PhD, he lived with the Nicobarese people studying community sharing mechanisms and how they were disrupted by the 2004 tsunami.
2023-01-151h 12
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Shaan SharmaHello and welcome to the 18th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists, funded by the California Art Council’s Individual Artist Fellow Grant. My guest today is Shaan Sharma, a man of many talents within the entertainment industry! Shaan has worked as a commercial and theatrical SAG-AFTRA actor with over 40 TV and 30 commercial credits, currently playing (SHMOO-ELLE) Shmuel on The Chosen. A Backstage Expert Contributor, he served as a Casting Session Director for 45 L.A. Casting Directors over 10 years. Shaan has served SAG-AFTRA as LA Local Board of Directors Member, National Bo...
2022-08-251h 06
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Vinita Sud BelaniWelcome to the 17th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika! My guest is Vinita Sud Belani, an actor, director, producer, and the Founding Artistic Director of EnActe Arts, a theatre company co-located in Houston and Silicon Valley. Enacte Arts centers South Asian stories in a global context, focusing on inclusive representation and talent development. Vinita’s recent directing credits include Go to your room, Mother!, Chaos Theory, The Conference of the Birds, Soundwaves: The Passion of Noor Inayat Khan, Queen and The Case of The Vanishing Firefish, which she co-wrote. She has trained in street theatre under director and pl...
2022-08-251h 00
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Ramita RaviWelcome to the 16th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika: Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists! My guest today is Ramita Ravi, a dancer, choreographer, educator, entrepreneur, actor, and consultant. She is the first South Asian to be featured on So You Think You Can Dance. Ramita has choreographed for Lincoln Center, Raveena, KSHMR, Buzzfeed, and Spotify. She has taught at Broadway Dance Center, Columbia, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and Alvin Ailey. She is faculty with Groove Dance, Headliners, and Imagine Dance Challenge. Ramita has numerous credits to her name as well, including Spinning Gold, John Oliver, TNT, V...
2022-06-281h 01
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Svetlana TulasiWelcome to episode 15 of A QISSAA with Ishika! My guest today is Svetlana Tulasi, an Indian Classical Kathak & Bollywood dancer, dance educator, choreographer and actor. Svetlana has performed in Russia, India, Ukraine, Singapore, Finland, Canada, the USA, and beyond. Credits include Ukraine's Got Talent TV, Russia's Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance (Ukraine), Dance Plus India, and TedX. She has performed in music videos and commercials, including for Zee Music Company, Indialucia, and TIC TAC TV in Russia. A winner of the Miss Bollywood Dance Star Award from the International Federation of Indian Dance, Svetlana also starred i...
2022-06-271h 00
HeartistryS3 Ep 8 - Ishika Seth & Amit Patel - Dance ArtistsWe welcome back one of our previous guests Amit Patel @_amitdances and newcomer to the Heartistry Talk Show, Ishika Seth @ishika_dance as we hear about their upcoming project and performance "Unearthed: Untold Stories from The Ramayana". @unearthed.show is a dance and music production that excavates the stories of forgotten voices in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. Bringing forth diverse perspectives, Amit and Ishika examine these stories in a modern context, relating them to current social and political themes, using the idiom of Indian Contemporary dance movement, music and narration directed and performed by Amit and Ishika and their...
2022-04-1159 min
Simply RealBollywood Day! Interview with Ishika Gundesha, young entrepreneur from India, Founder of Soap ResortToday is Bollywood day on the Simply Real Podcast! Playing some old and new bollywood hits. We're also chatting with young entrepreneur from India, Ishika Gundesha, the founder of Soap Resort, an organic soap line. Ishika is only 21 years old, paving the way for other young entreprenuers.
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2022-01-2535 minSimply RealBollywood Day! Interview with Ishika Gundesha, young entrepreneur from India, Founder of Soap ResortToday is Bollywood day on the Simply Real Podcast! Playing some old and new bollywood hits. We're also chatting with young entrepreneur from India, Ishika Gundesha, the founder of Soap Resort, an organic soap line. Ishika is only 21 years old, paving the way for other young entreprenuers.
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2022-01-2535 minSimply RealBollywood Day! Interview with Ishika Gundesha, young entrepreneur from India, Founder of Soap ResortToday is Bollywood day on the Simply Real Podcast! Playing some old and new bollywood hits. We're also chatting with young entrepreneur from India, Ishika Gundesha, the founder of Soap Resort, an organic soap line. Ishika is only 21 years old, paving the way for other young entreprenuers.
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2022-01-2535 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika: Rashi JainWelcome to the 14th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists.
My guest today is Rashi Jain, a PRODUCTION DESIGNER, ARCHITECT, and SCENIC ARTIST.
With an undergraduate degree in Architecture from Mumbai, Rashi started by working on various projects relating to sustainability, waterfronts, urban design and landscape. She graduated with her MFA in Applied Design from CalArts in 2019, currently working as a Production Designer, Scenic Artist and a Visual Developer in Los Angeles. Rashi has worked on music videos, movies, commercials and more with reputed artists and production com...
2021-11-0551 min
Plenty in Twenty16: Bringing meaning into our lives and embracing our culture - an interview with IshikaCatch up with Mana and Ish this week and get to know Ishika a little more. Mana interviews Ish about her passions, growing up brown, and so much more! This is an episode you’ll definitely want to listen to, to get to know more about Ish! Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plentyintwentypod/. Follow Manasa: https://www.instagram.com/manasa.aechuri/. Follow Ishika: https://www.instagram.com/ishikak_/.
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2021-10-2546 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Kavi Ramachandran LadnierWelcome to the 13th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists.
My guest today, Kavi Ramachandran Ladnier, an actor, director, producer, singer and writer. Kavi received her BFA in acting from NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts and then worked with Julie Dash on HBO’s Subway Stories and then her first Off Broadway play Crosscurrents. Kavi is in the cast of Mindy Kaling’s upcoming TV show, The Sex Lives of College Girls, and has been in numerous TV shows like recurring roles on Just Add Magic: Mystery City, Hero...
2021-09-221h 11
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Snehal DesaiWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists.
My guest today is Snehal Desai, the Producing Artistic Director of East West Players, the nation's premier Asian-American theater company and one of the longest-running theaters of color in the US. Snehal has worked as a freelance director working across the United States and the UK. He is a member of the Asian Pacific American Media Coalition (APAMC) and serves on the boards of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) and Theater Communications Group (TCG). As an artistic leader, he h...
2021-09-221h 02
The Thing About Wildlife#12 The Thing about Reflection [end of Season 01]Dear listener,
On this last episode of Season One, we revisit our motivation for starting The Thing About Wildlife and reflect on highlights from our guests and what we learnt from them.
We'll be back with Season Two very soon but until then, we'll keep you entertained with occasional snippets -- stay tuned!
We're also keen on hearing from you: all feedback - suggestions, compliments and criticism - is welcome! You can DM us on Twitter @PodcastTaw or Instagram @thethingaboutwildlife, or email us at thethingaboutwildlife@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
2021-09-111h 08
The Thing About Wildlife#09 The Thing About Rivers with Tarun NairTarun Nair is a herpetologist and conservationist associated with the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE), Bangalore (but views expressed on this podcast are personal). He has worked extensively in river systems across North India, rallying around the enigmatic Gharial.
Key popular articles:
Crocodile conservation doesn’t need a straw-man
Saltwater crocodiles in the Andaman and Nicobar have a PR problem
Of Government, God and Gharial: the ecological pogrom in Chambal's badlands
Key Journal articles:
Rigorous gharial population estimation in the Chambal: implications for conservation and management of a globally threa-tened cr...
2021-08-231h 22
The Thing About Wildlife#09 The Thing about Rivers with Tarun NairTarun Nair is a herpetologist and conservationist associated with the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE), Bangalore (but views expressed on this podcast are personal). He has worked extensively in river systems across North India, rallying around the enigmatic Gharial.
Key popular articles:
Crocodile conservation doesn’t need a straw-man
Saltwater crocodiles in the Andaman and Nicobar have a PR problem
Of Government, God and Gharial: the ecological pogrom in Chambal's badlands
Key Journal articles:
Rigorous gharial population estimation in the Chambal: implications for conservation and management of a globally th...
2021-08-211h 24
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Ranjita ChakravartyWelcome to the 11th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists. My guest today is Ranjita Chakravarty, a renowned actor and director who also works as a Systems Auditor at Stanford University. Most recently, you may have seen her in Season 2 of Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I Ever on Netflix as Nirmala or Pati - Devi’s paternal grandmother. Ranjita has extensive performance credits in theater, film, and TV. On screen, she has starred in Oh Mother where art thou, Kaaya, Love Pyar Whatever, Bicycle Bride, Call Me Kate, Perfect Mismatch, and mo...
2021-08-171h 00
The Thing About Wildlife#08 The Thing about Forests with Dr. Meghna AgarwalaDr Meghna Agarwala is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Ashoka University. Her work focuses on the intersection of forest ecology, conservation biology and livelihoods of local people.
Dr Agarwala is taking PhD students this year (2021-2022 admit)! Do write to her (meghna.agarwala@ashoka.edu.in) if you’re interested.
Key Journal Articles:
Improved household living standards can restore dry tropical forests
Untangling impact of de jure and de facto community-based management of natural resources (this article discusses elite capture and representative governance)
Changes in the dry tropical forests of...
2021-08-1459 min
The Astrix ShowHow to Say No ft. IshikaIn this show, Ishika Singh Deo talks about How to Say No. (The Astrix Show - Season 1, Episode 9; Topic: How to Say No - Episode 1).
2021-08-0910 min
The Thing About Wildlife#07 The Thing About Nature Education with Vena KapoorWelcome back to the second of our two-part chat with Vena!
Vena Kapoor works with the Education and Public Engagement Programme at Nature Conservation Foundation in Bengaluru. She is interested in ecology, nature education research and outreach, looking for and documenting spiders and other 6 and 8 legged creatures.
Twitter: @venadavenu
Popular Writing:
Spiders: the weavers and stalkers among us
Nature Underfoot: Wild Flora and Fauna on City Pavements and Waysides
Life on the Vertical: Exploring Nature on City Walls
Vena's 6 favourite species of spiders from the Western Ghats
Off to see spiders...
2021-08-0755 min
The Astrix Show#4 - Gen Z Ideas by IshikaIn this show, Ishika Singh Deo talks about Gen Z Ideas. (The Astrix Show - Season 1, Episode 4; Topic: Gen Z Ideas - Episode 1).
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2021-08-0510 min
The Thing About Wildlife#06 The Thing about Spiders with Vena KapoorVena Kapoor works with the Education and Public Engagement Programme at Nature Conservation Foundation in Bengaluru. She is interested in ecology, nature education research and outreach, looking for and documenting spiders and other 6 and 8 legged creatures.
Twitter: @venadavenu
Popular Writing:
Spiders: the weavers and stalkers among us
Nature Underfoot: Wild Flora and Fauna on City Pavements and Waysides
Life on the Vertical: Exploring Nature on City Walls
Vena's 6 favourite species of spiders from the Western Ghats
Off to see spiders! - a children's book
Journal Articles:
R...
2021-07-311h 27
The Thing About Wildlife#05 The Thing About Monkeys with Dr. Narayan SharmaDr. Narayan Sharma studies community and behavioural ecology, and the conservation biology of the primates in the fragmented landscape of the Upper Brahmaputra Valley of northeastern India. He is also interested in political, human and landscape ecology, and ecological history. More recently, he has also been deeply involved in teaching environmental biology and wildlife sciences at Cotton College, Guwahati, where he is an Assistant Professor.
Twitter: @assamensis7
Popular Writing:
Spotting a Mighty Troop of Stump-tailed Macaques
The singing farmers of the forest
Pig-tailed Macaque: Elusive Monkey of the Dee...
2021-07-241h 29
108 Stories of CompassionStory #5: The Upgraded Version by Ishika RoyA lovely story by Ishika Roy, “The Upgraded Version” takes listeners through the journey of a young child in Calcutta who rescues and cares for an injured animal. The story has been narrated by Pranjali Gupta.
#compassion #loveoneanother #loveheals #positivity #gratitude #selflessness #humility #compassionate #kindness #spreadingcompassion #spreadingpositivity #peace #hope #bekind #help #ecofriendly #savetrees #savewater #animallove
2021-07-2311 min
The Thing About Wildlife#04 The Thing About Invasives with Dr. Nitya Prakash MohantyNitya Prakash Mohanty is a herpetologist who has spent the last decade studying frogs and lizards, asking interesting questions about their patterns of invasion and sleep! He began his foray into wildlife with a master’s from the Wildlife Institute of India, wherein he studied spotted deer and frogs in the Andaman Islands. After a PhD and a postdoc in South Africa, Nitya is currently doing more post-doctoral research at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore.
Twitter: @NityaPM
Popular Media:
Mind the tadpoles: No survival of native larval frogs in the presence of inv...
2021-07-171h 19
The Thing About Wildlife#03 The Thing about Otters with Nisarg PrakashNisarg Prakash is an engineer turned wildlife biologist. His primary interest is to conserve otters and their habitats. His work spans studying otters, or working with fishermen to understand the river better, and also their relationship with these animals. Nisarg works across several riverine systems, particularly the Kaveri river in Karnataka. He believes life along a river is infinitely more rewarding than life in the city!
Twitter: @ocap_mycap
Popular Writing:
Living Waters: The Resistance and Resilience of the Cauvery
The Otter River – Kaveri
Solastalgia Along the Sharavathy: A Quest for Peace...
2021-07-1057 min
The Thing About Wildlife#02 The Thing About Inclusive Ecology with Dr. Krishnapriya TammaPriya is an ecologist, with an interest in tropical forest diversity, dynamics and biogeography. She did her PhD on the biogeography and macroecology of small mammals in the Indian subcontinent. Her postdoctoral work was on African tropical forest-savanna dynamics. As part of her long-term research, she is interested in understanding forest recovery in northeast India and how human activities influence recovery. Besides research, Priya has been involved with organizing the Student Conference on Conservation Biology in Bangalore, and actively engaged with improving inclusivity in our field.
Twitter: @priya_tamma
P...
2021-07-031h 16
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Sheetal ShethWelcome to the 10th episode of A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists. My name is Ishika Muchhal.
My guest today is Sheetal Sheth, a renowned actor, producer and author. Sheetal graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She has had an extensive career in TV and film, with credits including The World Unseen, I Can't Think Straight, Grin, Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World, NCIS: LA, ABCD, Family Guy, and Life of Pi.
She has been nominated for and won many awards at film festivals including Cinevue, Tor...
2021-07-0246 minA QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - VijayalakshmiWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists!
I am so excited to introduce you to my guest today, Vijayalakshmi, a renowned Mohiniyattam dancer, choreographer, and artistic director. Her unique interpretation of the dance form resonates with contemporary universal relevance, destroying stereotypes to delve deeply into femininity and beyond. She trained under Guru Bharati Shivaji and has endeavored to take Mohiniyattam to higher levels by constantly exploring unchartered territories and expanding traditional boundaries through innovative choreographies inspired from a pan-Indian and global perspective. Her prominent productions include Unniarcha, inspired from Kalaripayattu, the...
2021-07-0252 min
The Thing About Wildlife#01 The Thing about Elephants with Dr. Nishant SrinivasaiahNishant is a behavioural ecologist who studies Asian elephants in a human-dominated landscape. He has completed his doctoral work from the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore under Prof. Anindya ‘Rana’ Sinha . He is fascinated by the behavioural plasticity of large mammals in their changing environments.
Popular Writing:
Globetrotters of the Asian Elephant Society
This is Híristor’s story
Elephants form unusual all-male groups to survive human landscapes
Journal Articles:
The Elephant in the City: The Trialectics of Space in the Rurban Elephants of Southern India
Usual Populati...
2021-06-261h 44
The Thing About Wildlife#00 The Thing About Wildlife - IntroductionsWelcome to The Thing About Wildlife - a podcast that digs deep into the personal lived experiences of people from the fields of wildlife biology and conservation.
2021-06-2302 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Tharini ShanmugarajahWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists!
My guest today is Tharini Shanmugarajah, a professional Bharatanatyam dancer, model, assistant artistic director, and make-up artist. She has trained in the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam under her mother and guru Smt. Kalyani Shanmugarajah, Sheejith Krishna of the Sahrdaya Foundation in Chennai, and Smt. Bragha Bessell for Abhinaya or expression. Tharini also studied Carnatic music under Smt. Sankari Senthilkumar for many years as well as ballet. She received her B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in dance from California State University Northridge in...
2021-05-1355 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Ravi RajanWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists!
My guest today is Ravi Rajan, musician, creative producer, and President of the California Institute of the Arts.
Mr. Rajan has served as Assistant Dean of Art+Design and Dean of the School of Arts at Purchase College. As Dean, his initiatives helped renovate the art and design facilities, strengthen the college’s philanthropic efforts, and create a master’s degree titled Entrepreneurship in the Arts, intended to help students learn how to launch their own arts organizations. Ravi also taught stude...
2021-05-041h 06
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Iram Parveen BilalWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists!
My guest today is Iram Parveen Bilal, a filmmaker, activist, and owner of the Parveen Shah Productions company. Raised in Nigeria and Pakistan, Iram has had a vast variety of artistic experiences and credits. She studied Environmental Science and Engineering at CalTech before making the shift into filmmaking. Iram has 3 feature films and many short films, TV pilots, commercials, and screenplays to her name, her most recent film I’ll Meet You There earning rave reviews. Her feature film Josh was the first fil...
2021-04-261h 05A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Behzad DabuWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists! I'm your host, Ishika Muchhal!
My guest today is Behzad Dabu, an actor, writer, activist, and producer. Behzad has had an illustrious career on screen and stage, in LA, Chicago, and NY. He originated the role of 'Abe' in the Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony-nominated play, "Disgraced" which he performed at American Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Berkeley Repertory, Seattle Repertory, and the Mark Taper Forum at Center Theatre Group.
He also originated the role of 'Amit' in "Samsara" at Victory Gardens Theatre...
2021-04-1854 min
Mental Blossoms - The Wellness StreamMental Blossoms S2E3 - Ishika's Journey with overwhelming emotions & undiagnosed emotionsListen to the Mental Health Journey of Ishika and how overwhelming emotions & undiagnosed depression affected her life.
2021-04-1314 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Pragati SharmaWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists! My guest today is Pragati Sharma, an artist, curator, industrial designer, architect, AND art educator! Pragati mixes fine arts, calligraphy, mythology, architecture, and spirituality in her artwork!! Born in India, Pragati Sharma has had the influence of many cultures and traditions. At a young age, she was recognized for her creativity and went on to pursue her Bachelors in Architecture and Masters in Product Design from THE National Institute of Design, NID Ahmedabad. Through her travel and work in Europe, she explored the synergy between ar...
2021-04-0443 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - RaaginderWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists. I'm your host, Ishika Muchhal, and I'm an actor, singer, dancer, writer, and director. A bit about my guest today: Raaginder Singh Momi is a violinist and music composer whose music, as you heard, blends Indian classical music with various contemporary musical styles like hip-hop, Punjabi folk, R&B, and more. His music is listened to by thousands of people monthly across the world! Raaginder has performed at renowned venues like the White House, the Kennedy Center, the Staples Center, and the Wembley Arena. He h...
2021-03-2850 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Aishveryaa NidhiWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika: Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists! My name is Ishika Muchhal, and I am an actor, singer, dancer, and storyteller.
My guest today is Aishveryaa Nidhi. Aishveryaa has been a performer across three continents, working in India, New Zealand, Australia, and the USA. In her illustrious career, she has performed in numerous films, television shows, and commercials, from Hollywood to Bollywood and in between! I had the pleasure of meeting Aishveryaa when she performed her one-woman show, Gandhari, at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, and later working with her for the show’s run at...
2021-03-2335 min
A QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika - Arianna AfsarWelcome to A QISSAA with Ishika: Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists!
My name is Ishika Muchhal, and I am an actor, singer, dancer, and storyteller. Website Instagram YouTube Subscribe
A bit about my guest, Arianna Afsar: Website
singer, songwriter, storyteller
played Eliza Hamilton in the Chicago cast of Hamilton
starred in many musicals, TV shows, films, & music videos, including Billboard-charting “First Burn”
wrote the music and lyrics for Jeannette, a new musical ( https://linktr.ee/jeannettemusical )
activist for women’s rights, speaking at venues like the Women’s March and United State of Women
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2021-03-1144 minA QISSAA with IshikaA QISSAA with Ishika TrailerHello and welcome to A QISSAA with Ishika, Quintessential and Inspiring Stories of South Asian Artists!
I'm your host, Ishika Muchhal!
From a young age, I knew that I wanted to be a performer and artist, and I have always been inspired by the trailblazing South Asian artists who have challenged the norms and carved the path for themselves and others in the arts. They followed their hearts and strived for representation so that young artists like myself could follow in their footsteps.
But how did they do it? Why don't I ask them! Join me each week for some q...
2021-03-0401 min
G Team PodcastWhy should you try to do more in life? - Gurupma & Ishika - Episode #1G Team Introduction brought to you by your hosts Peter Vu and Olutomi Mosaku!
Special guests: Ishika Jain and Gurupma Singh
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2021-01-271h 00
ACTION NOT WORDS !Nine things you have to understand when you are “Hurt” by Ishika Sanjay Chandna - Episode 7Hello everyone ! 😇 I am back with another episode of Action Not Words. So in this episode I will be talking about “Nine things you have to understand when you are hurt” !
As they always say “Pain is inevitable.Suffering is optional.”
I hope it helps you guys in some way !
Thank you so much for showering all your love!! I love you all too. 😇
And I'll see in the next one😘😘
2021-01-0803 min
2020-12-1810 min2020-12-1109 min2020-12-0404 min2020-11-2705 minACTION NOT WORDS !The One That Got Away by Ishika Sanjay Chandna - Episode 6Hello everyone ! 😇 I am back with another episode of Action Not Words. So in this episode I will be talking about “TRUE LOVE” !
True love is rare. When you have it , take care of it. Take care of each other. Love each other genuinely and honestly.❤️
So this is it for this one.
Lots of love and I will see you in the next one .😘
2020-11-2103 min2020-11-2005 min2020-11-0604 min2020-10-3006 min2020-10-2404 min2020-10-1705 min2020-10-0906 minACTION NOT WORDS !When Things Fall Apart by Ishika Sanjay Chandna - Episode 5Hello everyone ! 😇 I am back with another episode of Action Not Words. So in this episode I will be talking about “When Things Fall Apart” , consider the possibility that life knocked it down on purpose. Not to bully you , or to punish you , but to prompt you to build something that better suits your personality and your purpose. Sometimes things fall apart so better things can fall TOGETHER.❤️
And I hope you take something valuable from it too.
Lots of love and I will see you in the next one xx 😘
2020-10-0902 minACTION NOT WORDS !Mental breakdown and how I deal with it by Ishika Sanjay Chandna - Episode 4Hello everyone 🖖🏻.
I am back with yet another episode of our Action Not Words series !
And in here , it’s gonna get a little emotional.
Here i will be talking about my Mental Breakdown and how i deal with it.
Lot to say , lot to share 💜.
Find it out with me !
And I hope you take something valuable from it too.
Lots of love and blessings on your way xx. And i will see you in the next one 😘
2020-10-0405 min2020-10-0205 min2020-09-2506 minACTION NOT WORDS !What is Impossible Anyway ? by Ishika Sanjay Chandna - Episode 3Hi guys ! 🤩
I am back with yet another episode of our Action Not Words series after a little short break 🖖🏻. Getting right into the topic , in this episode I will be talking about career related issues. And sometimes it’s okay if you don’t have everything figured out. I hope you guys enjoy listening to it and thank you so much for all your constant support. You guys are love 💓.
And I will see you in the next one ! 🌟
2020-09-2505 min2020-09-1805 minACTION NOT WORDS !The Art Of Life Is Letting Go by Ishika Sanjay Chandna - Episode 2Hi guys ! 🤗
So I am back with the second episode of our series and it’s all about The Art of life is letting go !
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” ✨
I hope it helps you guys in some way.
Thankyou so much for showering all your love means alot ! I love you all too.
And i will see you in the next one ❤️🥰.
2020-09-1808 min2020-09-1106 minACTION NOT WORDS !24 Things I learned at 24 by Ishika Sanjay Chandna - Episode-1Hi guys , hope each one of you is doing incredibly well ! Through this podcast I am sharing some things that i have learned throughout life i.e. in the 24 years , some of the random facts about me and my life. Some of them are so random and some of them are so DEEP ! I have also shared things what I have learned whether it’s good or bad. So in this podcast I am summing up all the things that I have learned about relationships , life , people and myself , in these 24 years. Do you relate to any one of...
2020-09-1112 minACTION NOT WORDS !Action not words by Ishika Sanjay Chandna - Teaser !Hi guys !
My first every podcast. Yay !
So i keep on writing motivational things and counsel my students about career , relationship related issues , dealing with anxiety , depression and life in general. But lets admit adulting is very hard but it’s easier when you share and learn from someone’s else experiences. So I thought why not a podcast because I personally love listening to podcasts.
Welcome to my first ever podcast ! ✨
Hope you enjoy this one , and don’t forget to subscribe for more ! 🤩
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