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Big Food EnergyFood Journalists Priya Krishna and Anisha Oommen on Restaurant Reviews and the Future of Food WritingBehind The By-lines: Priya Krishna (The New York Times), Anisha Rachel Oommen (Goya Journal), and Smitha Menon pull back the curtain on what it means to write about food today.Amuse-Bouche: Food as a lens into caste, class, politics, and identity; and why the table is still one of the last places we can have hard conversations.Main Course: The blurred lines of PR and journalism, maintaining professional boundaries as a food writer, and what “good taste” means when dining out becomes social currency. Quick Bites: From Indian English prose to plastic tablecloths and do...
2025-12-1739 min
The Curious Case Of... with Ira KhanThe Curious Case of… No Other Way To Be ft. Dr Sushama NagarkarWhat does it mean to love and respect your child — fully, exactly as they are? In this episode, Ira talks to Sushama about her journey as a mother to a child with autism. She shares how she never asked “Why me?” or “Why now?”. Instead, she focused on her role as the parent. What she could do to equip her child to best deal with the world that might not always be kind to her. Because some struggles come not from the person but from the way our world is currently designed. It’s a conv...
2025-12-0748 min
Big Food EnergyAkhil Iyer of Benne and Kavan Kuttappa of Naru Noodle Bar on Hyper-focused RestaurantsRasam for Two: Akhil Iyer of Benne in Bombay and Kavan Kuttappa of Naru Noodle Bar on going hyper-local with dosa and ramen.Bangalore Special: Growing up in Bangalore, experiencing local and global cuisine, and tying that childhood nostalgia into their respective microdiners.Main Course: Building an entire business around a single dish, and the role of social media in creating hypeBroths & Chutneys: Rethinking what “authenticity” really means, and how dosa and ramen are finding new homes in urban India y today.No By Two: Striking a balance between authenticity and a...
2025-12-0348 min
The Curious Case Of... with Ira KhanThe Curious Case of… Whatever It Takes ft. Anissa KhannaIn this episode Ira talks to Anissa about her journey as a mother to a child with OCD — at first, simply responding to what was in front of her without realising how severe things were. Even with financial resources, it took time, mistakes, and learning to understand the illness and the weight of caregiving. Because curiosity is what turns confusion into understanding. For more information, click here. CREDITS: Host: Ira Khan Agatsu Foundation Team Research: Rohini Sen...
2025-11-2352 min
Big Food EnergySaransh Goila on Scaling Butter Chicken While Balancing Profitability & CreativityChef’s Table: Saransh Goila of the famed Goila Butter Chicken is on a mission to bring a fresh take on the classic dish and entrepreneurship.Appetiser: From pop-ups to over a 100 kitchens, how Saransh’s ambitions turned the classic butter chicken into a global culinary experience. Main Course: Crafting experiences for consumers, building structures for acquisition, and navigating the hard truths of profitability vs. creativityCombos: How to keep creativity alive when running a business and navigating being a chef and creator in an era of “chefluencers”. Delishaaas: Finding meaning beyond likes...
2025-11-1946 min
The Curious Case Of... with Ira KhanThe Curious Case of… Happy Face, Sad Face feat. Vijay NallawalaIn this episode, Ira talks with Vijay Nallawala about his journey with Bipolar Disorder. Together, they reflect on what happens when pain gets romanticised, why early treatment matters, and how hope can still coexist with struggle. It’s a conversation about honesty — about seeing things as they are, not as they’re often portrayed or what we may like them to be. Because understanding starts with awareness. And awareness begins with curiosity. For more information, click here. CREDITS: Host: I...
2025-11-091h 00
The Curious Case Of... with Ira KhanThe Curious Case of… Blaming Your Parents ft. Nuzhat KhanHow much of who we are comes from where we come from? And how do we make peace with the parts of our story that began before we had a say? In this episode, Ira sits down with Nuzhat Khan to explore the complicated relationship between our parents, our past, and the people we grow up to be. Seen through a psychoanalytical lens, it emerges as a conversation about understanding without resentment, and healing without losing accountability. Because blame is unhelpful. And curiosity works like a charm....
2025-10-2652 min
Big Food EnergyHow Ritu Dalmia Built Her Empire Without Following Any RulesOn the Kitchen Counter: Ritu Dalmia of DIVA, Cittamani, and moreThe Mise en Place: From a childhood fear of Indian cuisine to reimagining it with her signature global flair.Full Course: How a single idea turned into a restaurant empire – built on impulse, experimentation, and the power of passion.Cultural Garnish: Blending Italian simplicity with Indian complexity, and finding unexpected overlaps in two rich food traditions.Inside the Kitchen: Leadership lessons, mentorship mindsets, and creating safe spaces for teams to thrive.Catering Spread: Why catering isn’t just abou...
2025-10-2247 min
The Curious Case Of... with Ira KhanThe Curious Case of… “But Why?” ft. Swanand KelkarWhy is it so hard to find a clear reason when it comes to the mind? In this episode, Ira talks with Swanand Kelkar about his experience, being the child of someone living with a mental illness and how his understanding of mental health has shifted over the years. From searching for neat explanations to recognising that sometimes, there isn’t a simple “why.” It’s a conversation about letting go of the need to make everything make sense, and finding peace — and even strength — in that uncertainty. Because sometimes, curiosity isn’t about answers...
2025-10-1256 min
Big Food EnergyAsha Jhaveri and Niva Zaveri on How Swati Snacks Became a Mumbai InstitutionYellow Plates For Two: Asha Jhaveri and Niva Zaveri, two of four generations behind Mumbai’s most beloved chaat institution, Swati SnacksStarters: The origin story of Swati Snacks – a tiny kitchen in Tardeo that sparked a Gujarati food revolution, and why quality always trumps quantityMain Course: Navigating family dynamics in business, balancing tradition with innovationTraditional Specialities: Lessons in humility, the role of social media, and the art of balancing customer nostalgiaBeverages: The charm of Swati and maintaining flavour and consistency across generations while innovating for the future
2025-10-0841 min
The Curious Case Of... with Ira KhanThe Curious Case of… Parenting in the Digital Age ft. Kiran Rao & Shekhar SeshadriThe internet is a permanent part of our lives. It isn’t going anywhere. But then, neither is your child’s curiosity. In this episode, Ira sits down with Kiran Rao and Dr. Shekhar Seshadri to talk about raising kids in a screen-saturated world — how to prepare them for the world (whatever that world may look like), and how to adapt our parenting to the fast-changing realities of the digital age. The positives, the pit falls and everything in between. Because in the end, what matters most isn’t control.
2025-09-281h 03
Big Food EnergyChintan Pandya and Roni Mazumdar on Building a Movement Around Indian CuisineOn The Round Table: Roni Mazumdar and Chintan Pandya of Unapologetic Foods (Dhamaka, Semma, Naks, Masalawala & Sons, and more)Pots and Platters: From Kolkata and Mumbai roots to Michelin-starred tables in New York City, the journey of crafting unapologetic Indian foodBrunch Thali: Challenging perceptions of Indian cuisine, the power of cultural identity, and why authenticity beats trend-chasing every timeThe Unapologetic Experience: Fighting battles within your own community, and building the future of Indian food by empowering the next generationKuchh Meetha: The barriers Indian chefs face abroad, and why...
2025-09-2457 min
The Curious Case Of... with Ira KhanThe Curious Case of… “The 3 Lies” ft. Dr Azhar HakimHow does someone end up in addiction without even realizing it’s happening? And what does it take to find your way out? In this episode, Ira sits with Dr. Azhar Hakim, who shares his deeply personal journey through addiction — from the slide into it, to the moment he realized he was unwell, and what getting help truly meant. This is a conversation about feelings of inadequacy, denial, despair, confusion... and awakening. For Azhar, it was when he finally stopped to ask - If I'm trying my 100%, why can't I choose my be...
2025-09-1446 min
Big Food EnergyRohit Kapoor on What Swiggy Knows About How India DinesBehind the Delivery Curtain: Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Swiggy’s Food MarketplaceServd: A taste of street food memories and navigating India’s diverse culinary landscapeOrder Placed: The balancing act of convenience vs. tradition and adapting to a country of many palatesSnaccables: From premium home dining to the rise of QSRs, and the unstoppable influence of social mediaFoodie’s Dessert: A candid look at restaurant marketing, healthy friction with partners, and the evolving art of feeding India’s cravingsFrom the Counter: Future-proofing food delivery, celebrating Indian f...
2025-09-1040 min
Maed in IndiaThe Year Everyone Found Their Soundcloud PasswordMaed in India is 10 YEARS OLD and this episode we are spinning back to 2019! This year was a medley of emotions: righteous anger, spontaneous joy, extreme chaos, much yearning, an urge to leave parties early to go to sleep – it was also the year before we knew how bad the world could get. In this episode, we celebrate songs that reminisce about the time (almost) everyone left the band, and spontaneously jammed about a long lost off-white sari with a gold zari border. 2019 was also made extra special by our very first Ladies Special, a now...
2025-09-071h 17
The Curious Case Of... with Ira KhanThe Curious Case of… Lived Experience ft. Dr Kavita AroraWhat is lived experience — and what is the role of lived-experience of a mental illness in our regular understanding of mental health and illness? In this episode, Ira speaks with Dr. Kavita Arora about how reflecting on personal experiences can open up doors that science alone can't access. How engaging in conversations about lived-experience shapes how individuals and caregivers navigate their treatment and recovery - be it treatment decisions or just forging a path to better understanding. And how professionals learn, train, and evolve — not just in theory, but in the quality of care they’re able...
2025-08-311h 00
Big Food EnergyHimanshu Saini on Michelin Stars and Indian CuisineChef’s Table: Three Michelin-starred chef Himanshu Saini of Trèsind Studio, Dubai Appetiser: His culinary origin story – from cooking at home to leading one of Dubai’s most talked-about fine dining kitchensMain Course: Patience as a secret weapon, the power of teamwork, and why Indian cuisine deserves its moment on the global stagePairing: Spices as superpowers, changing perceptions of Indian food, and the joy of blending old with newHouse Special: Michelin stars and why Indian hospitality goes beyond the plateFrom the Counter: Crafting tasting menus, k...
2025-08-2738 min
The Curious Case Of... with Ira KhanThe Curious Case of… Therapy ft. Dr. Radhika BapatWhat is therapy — and does it work? What should you expect from it? And what’s expected of you? If you've ever been curious about starting therapy (or unsure if it’s “for you”), this is a space to explore the basics — without judgment, pressure, or jargon. In this episode, Ira chats with Radhika Bapat to discuss what therapy really is, what one should and should not expect from it, how understanding the process can help you take better care of yourself and why it’s okay if your therapist does n...
2025-08-1639 min
Big Food EnergyAD Singh and Riyaaz Amlani on Food Spaces That Define a GenerationTable for Two: Restaurateurs AD Singh (Olive, Monkey Bar, SodabottleOpenerWala, etc) and Riyaaz Amlani (Social, Smoke House Deli, BANNG, etc)Starter: A throwback to the early days – Mocha mugs, Olive nights, and the quiet beginnings of a restaurant revolutionMain Course: Scaling with soul, shaping food culture, and why the best restaurants are more than what’s on the platePairing: Local pride, Catering to Gen Z, Investor Pressures, and the Unexpected Cost of Being CoolHouse Special: How to build spaces people return to, why India needs a robust nightlife scen...
2025-08-1446 min
Big Food EnergyBig Food Energy Is Back for Season 2Michelin-starred khichdi, food delivery algorithms, multi-generational Gujarati eateries, fermentation discourse, and the unapologetic rise of dosa – India isn’t just having a food moment, it’s leading a food movement.Hosted by food journalist Smitha Menon, Big Food Energy is back for Season 2 with more high-flavour conversations from the heart of India’s food evolution. From fine dining to street side snacks, kitchen labs, and diner preferences, this season serves up conversations with chefs, restaurateurs, aggregators, and food thinkers who are rewriting the rules and taking up space on the global culinary stage.Featuring guests Chef Him...
2025-08-1001 min
Sunday Suspense (Full Episodes)কিরীটী রায় - বাঘনখNihar Ranjan Gupta's Bagh Nokh on Sunday Suspense Classics Starring: Cast - Mir, Deep Recording - Richard Sound Design and special effects - Deepak Ray Poster Design - Grinning Tree Introduction & Creative Director- Indrani Assistance- Anirban Presented by Mirchi Bangla Disclaimer: This show is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places and incidents are either products of the creator’s imagination or used fictitiously for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. This show does not intend to defame any nation...
2025-06-1432 min
The Modern Indian Parent49. Pediatrician’s Guide to Optimal Health for Your ChildIn this enlightening episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, host Sanchita Daswani dives deep into the world of pediatric health with renowned pediatrician Dr. Nihar Parekh. Addressing the pressing concerns of mothers with children under five, this episode demystifies childhood growth milestones, nutritional needs, and common parenting mistakes.Discover why the obsession with weight and height can impact your child's well-being, and learn practical strategies to foster a healthy relationship with food. Dr. Parekh shares his insights on when to medicate, the role of supplements, and the alarming rise in childhood obesity linked...
2025-05-1637 min
Sunday Suspense (Full Episodes)কুয়াশাNihar Ranjan Gupta's Kuasha on Sunday Suspense Classics Cast- Mir & Riya Recorded by Richard Background Score and Special Effects - Crostec Poster Design- Join The Dots Special Assistance - Barnali Presented by Mirchi Bangla Disclaimer: This show is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places and incidents are either products of the creator’s imagination or used fictitiously for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. This show does not intend to defame any nation, state, individual, cast or religion. This show does...
2025-03-0125 min
Sunday Suspense Mirchi BanglaReshmi Phaansh (Nihar Ranjan Gupta)By Mirchi Bangla
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2022-06-1254 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 2nd, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Fintech Meetup. This is the last week to get tickets. Also, we have the winners for the Fintech Meetup ticket giveaway! The lucky winners will be contacted by email tomorrow.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Ali Niknam, founder & CEO at bunq, an Amsterdam-based challenger bank, has offered to help Ukrainian refugees by offering them safety...
2022-03-0204 min
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2021-11-2054 min
STORY NIGHTS with Babon (Bengali Audio Story Podcast)Episode 4 Akosmik by Nihar Ranjan Gupta (Horror Special) Bengali Audio Storyএক প্রবল বর্ষণ মুখর সন্ধ্যায় যদি ভূতের দেখা পান তবে কেমন হবে?? শুনুন বাংলার এক মাত্র Audio Story Station STORY NIGHTS with Babon আজকের নিবেদন নীহার রঞ্জন গুপ্ত র লেখা আকস্মিক। গল্প কেমন লাগছে তা অবশ্যই comment করুন। সেই সঙ্গে 5 star rating আর channel কে follow করুন।ধন্যবাদ ।ভালো শুনুন গল্পে থাকুন।Stay Tunneed।।।।।।
2021-08-2513 min
Cloud TalkBeyond just tech — the new role of DataOpsDataOps is the new term on the tech block. But don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s merely DevOps for data. The role is actually a vital one for organizations that want to live on the leading-edge of the modern tech world — where real value is extracted from enterprise data and delivered to where it will have the greatest impact. Special Guest: Nihar Gupta.
2021-06-0340 min
Balancing the Act- Bagpackerme - Travel PodcastAyodhya: A life changing moment in history - Gaurav Sarkar | Ep. #12This week, I get to you a story about a very vocal journalist and Writer. Gaurav Sarkar is someone who really wants to change the world with his job and the passion for writing. He takes this time to talk to us about how being a journalist is fun, what makes stories stand out and get to page one!
We deep dive into various cases of reporting which Gaurav narrates in details. You will get an idea of what goes into featured writing and how long form articles are juice for your mind.
If you are a...
2020-10-0418 min
Cloud TalkWhy It’s Time for Your Company to Take Data Seriously — And How to Get StartedData is exploding. There’s more of it than ever, and yet not enough companies take advantage of it. This episode of Cloud Talk quizzes two data experts on how to get started with data integration. It also examines the importance of starting small but thinking big, and how being smart about data can improve your customer experience, boost retention, and heighten your company’s success in today’s challenging market.
Juan's article on Trusted DataSpecial Guests: Juan Riojas and Nihar Gupta.
2020-06-0931 min