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CuriousectTimesheets | A Tale of QuittingHi,
It's been a while. This is the latest Timesheets episode, a podcast where I document the chaos that is adulthood.
I have quit 3 different jobs in three years, and that has led me to have a lot of thoughts about quitting. I'm sharing all of them here.
Give it a listen !
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Lightdrops by Peter Sandberg
Undertow by Scott Buckley
Thousand Miles by Johannes Bornlof
Awake by Megan Wofford
Legato by Ever So Blue
2024-06-2608 min
Bombay Bar AssociationJustice Shahrukh J. KathawallaJustice Kathawalla candidly opens up about his journey into law and the path that led to him accepting judgeship. Talking to senior advocate (and well-known thespian) Darius Shroff, they explore the value of self belief and determination. From relying on the charity of others that supported his family and education as a child, to now providing scholarships and aid to less fortunate families, Justice Kathawalla’s story is truly inspiring. We also explore why he believes that in most cases, litigants through their advocates and the court, should first always explore a path to settlement. CREDITS: ...2024-03-2840 min
Bombay Bar AssociationJustice Suresh C. GupteFrom a humble middle class Maharashtran family, Justice Gupte was the first person in his family to pursue law, and was groomed by his grandfather from a very young age, not just to become a lawyer, but particularly to become a judge. Chatting with Sr. Adv. Darius Khambata, we explore Justice Gupte’s love for theatre and how there is a little bit of an actor in every lawyer and a bit of a director in every judge. He talks about the challenges he faced as a junior member of the bar, the qualities in a lawyer he looked fo...2024-03-2142 min
Bombay Bar AssociationJustice Shiavax VazifdarFormer Chief Justice of the Punjab & Haryana High Court Justice Shiavax Vazifdar is in conversation with his former chamber colleague Sr. Adv. Pradeep Sancheti. They share the impact that their senior, Mr. Rohit Kapadia, had on their practice as a mentor and a guide, the importance of the chamber system and the value of spending time at the Bombay High Court Library. We are also given a peek into the wider role judges perform beyond passing orders and writing judgements. CREDITS: Guest: Justice Shiavax Vazifdar Host: Sr. Adv. Pradeep Sancheti Editorial G...2024-03-1437 min
Bombay Bar AssociationJustice Rohinton Fali NarimanWe have the rare privilege of hosting this renaissance man, this polymath, in his first podcast interview ever. Hosted by his close friend, Sr. Adv. Fredun DeVitre, Justice Nariman shares the impact of moving to Delhi when his father was appointed Additional Solicitor General of India, working alongside the great Nani Palkhivala, and why according to him there is no case which is so bad that it cannot be argued. You will also be treated to an enthralling discussion on the Basic Structure Doctrine of the Constitution. CREDITS: Guest: Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman ...2024-03-0747 min
Bombay Bar AssociationJustice Ramesh D. DhanukaThe 46th Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court is in conversation with the former President of the Bombay Bar Association and his chamber colleague Sr. Adv. Dr. Milind Sathe. They reminisce about the late D.R. Dhanuka’s chamber being a gurukul, the challenges he faced to establish himself as a lawyer and a judge, and how Justice R.D. Dhanuka learned the importance of giving every litigant a patient hearing in court. This video is an intellectual property belonging to the Bombay Bar Association. Any unauthorised usage of this video/script in any for...2024-02-2929 min
Bombay Bar AssociationJustice B.N. SrikrishnaPerhaps best known for heading the Srikrishna Commission that inquired into the 1992-93 Bombay Riots, Justice B.N. Srikrishna has led a long and fascinating legal career. Having put aside his ambitions of becoming a nuclear scientist, Srikrishna built a robust legal practice at the Bombay High Court that even saw him at the centre of a pivotal Bombay Mill Strike case. We find out the reason he took up judgeship in the middle of a crisis at the Bombay High Court, how he taught himself computer code and why he had to spend some time on a submarine...2024-02-2244 min
Bombay Bar AssociationJustice Sujata ManoharOn the first episode of the Bombay Bar Association Podcast, our guest is Justice Sujata Manohar. She was the first woman Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and the Kerala High Court and only the second woman ever to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. Justice Manohar takes us through the challenges she faced as one of the few women lawyers practising in the Bombay High Court when she joined the Bar in 1958; the pressure of dealing with matters like riot commissions, reservations and human right abuses; and how the...2024-02-1538 min
CuriousectTimesheets | Episode 2: Anatomy of a MistakeHi,
It has been a while, but Timesheets (and Curiousect) is back !
This episode sets off a theme of episodes called - Repository of Mistakes. Whenever you'll come across an episode from this theme, you'll listen to stories of mistakes people made in their workplaces.
In this one, you'll listen to my story and the initial struggles I faced to get through the first few months of my job and the kind of mistakes I made.
Give it a listen !
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CuriousectTimesheets | Episode 1: Will The Dots Connect?Hi !
This is the 1st episode of Timesheets, the series where I document journeys into adulthood and make entries about navigating through this odd experience.
I thought of launching the series with an episode dedicated to commencements and new beginnings. I'm on a different path in my life and I thought it would be helpful to revisit some of these speeches. This episode consists of my favourite speeches, some thoughts and advice which I'll probably keep forgetting but I must keep in mind.
Do give it a listen !
Audio of Commencement Sp...2022-08-3035 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. A PauseAlternative Title - Time Capsule | Ft. NLUJ Skies
I remember telling a friend during a conversation about how I haven't really looked up a lot since work started.
This Time Capsule episode is about looking around me and the memories/my imagined stories that I think about often. It's a reminder for my future self, I'm definitely going to be listening to this again.
Please give it a listen !
Let me know what you think about the episode ! Do share it with your friends !
Show Notes:
Vlogbrothers...2022-08-0309 min
CuriousectTimesheets | Episode 0: Coming of Age?Hi ! I'm back with a different spin-off series for Curiousect. It is called Timesheets.
It is a series about documenting the crazy, chaotic, uncharted and weird path that is adulthood.
This is the introduction episode !
Give it a listen ! Let me know what you think !
Music Credits:
Cicle Veroni by Bluedot Sessions
Beginnings by James Heather
At Dawn by Ever So Blue
Post Credits - Perks of Being a Wallflower
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2022-05-0306 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Manga NirmalAlternative Title: What Would Manga Nirmal Do?
A few months back, I received a gift on my birthday.
Since then, I've relied on this gift to get through tough weeks. It's given me strength and reminds me to be hopeful about what to expect from life.
This episode is made to act as a reminder for the future me.
A question for you to think about - What photos/art/gifts/items from the past do you revisit and why?
Give it a listen ! You can read the essay too...2022-02-1210 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. An Ache for My Room (MCS 416)One of the most important experiences in college was living in my hostel room - MCS 416. It was enchanting and magical in many ways. I learnt so much about myself over the years and as I start a new chapter in my life, I find myself noticing the absence of those moments. I'm yearning for the room again and everything that it gave me.
This episode is special. It is personal and about the courage, strength and the hope my room continues to give me even though I don't live there any more.
Give it a l...2021-11-2729 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. The Warped Expectations of MomentsHi,
There's been a common theme around some of my episodes from the past - they normally involve an observation about my memories. Lately, I've noticed that my expectations around memories have become twisted. This episode is an exploration about what it means to become a chronicler inside your own memories.
I hope you give it a listen.
Let me know what you think, if you have been having similar thoughts or have had some other weird experience in the past year.
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CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. The Spirit of YuvardhaHi,
At the core of Yuvardha is the spirt of sport. No other home team in NLUJ embodies this spirit more than the Men's NLUJ Volleyball team. I lived across some of the players and I know just how deeply passionate and dedicated they were towards this sport. The team has the most successful sporting record in NLUJ's history - a total of 15 different tournament victories. They are the gold standard of what it means to be a great sports team in law school.
I've learnt so much from them. They form a part of co...2021-07-0732 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. The Origin of YuvardhaHello ! This episode is going to be part of a series of episodes around Yuvardha. The official way of describing Yuvardha is that it is a biannual sports fest organised by NLU Jodhpur for law schools in India. But it is so much more than that. It has a lot of history, people have many memories attached to this particular event and it was an integral part of my college life.
The first edition of Yuvardha was held in 2009. In this episode, you'll get to hear about the odd and unusual way of how this event got s...2021-06-1614 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Few Questions I've Been Asking Myself LatelyHello !
I'm done with university. I'll be entering a new 'phase' of life. As a result, a lot of questions keep popping in my head. I don't have any conclusive answers though. This episode is a non-exhaustive list of the questions I've been thinking about and why.
Do give it a listen ! And share the questions you've been thinking about as well.
Music Credits
Ashley by Yo La Tengo
Ohm by Ibi
Petting the Keys by Ibi
Gymnopédis No.3 by Erik Satie
Fo...2021-06-0812 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Poetry Recollection with GautamiHello,
This is part of a series of short episodes around poetry.
In this episode, Gautami reads out The Night of Bone and Paper by Manash Firaq Bhattacharjee. She shares her story of how she faced the reality of the times that we're living in because of this poem. Give it a listen and let me know what you think !
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Max Ri...2021-06-0504 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Poetry Recollection with MehaHello,
This is part a short series of episodes around poetry. In this episode, Meha shares a poem that deals with grief and how it has helped her.
Give it a listen !
Let me know what poems you've been thinking about these days.
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In This Moment by Gavin Luke
Happiness Is by Podington Bear
2021-06-0503 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Poetry Recollection with ShuktizHello,
This is part of a short series of episodes around poetry. Shuktiz shares with why he's been revisiting Harlem by Langston Hughes differently due to the pandemic.
Do give it a listen ! Let me know what poems you've been thinking about these days.
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Cessura by Ever So Blue
Happiness Is by Podington Bear
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2021-06-0304 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Poetry Recollection with Jibran (Refugee Blues by WH Auden)Hi,
This is part of a short series of episodes related to poetry. I wanted to share poems which other people have been revisiting or often think about.
In this episode, Jibran recites Refugee Blues and shares his memories associated with the poem. Do give it a listen !
Let me know what poems you revisit and think about.
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CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Poetry Recollection with SrishtiThis episode is part of a short series of episodes which involve poetry. I've come to find solace in poetry these days. I asked people to share poetry that resonated with them or ones they tend to revisit, this past year.
In this episode, Srishti reads out a verse by Faiz and shares her story about how she discovered it and why she thinks about it often.
What poetry has resonated with you? Do share them with me !
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2021-05-2802 min
Jack Of All KnowledgeEp 10: Nirmal Bhansali on hosting podcasts, being curious & learningIn this episode of Jack of all knowledge, I'm joined by my dear friend and senior Nirmal Bhansali. Nirmal is a 5th year law student at NLUJ, and will be graduating from college this summer. I talk to him about a range of issues, from his experience of hosting two different podcasts, to curiosity and how learning happens inside and outside college. We go off on a bunch of different interesting tangents which makes the conversation richer. Nirmal is on twitter as @NirmalSBhansali.
1. Curiousect: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xy0CTHMOHTvuYy2sKNvGA?si=tB-K8hPCQNKPVzC5gpknSg&utm_source=copy-link
2. Legal...2021-05-271h 28
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. ExamsOver the years, I've come to associate a lot of memories with examinations. The period of 2 weeks entailed a lot of moments, where despite all the chaos, stress and worry around me, I would inevitably find joy by spending time with my friends.
As I finish giving my last set of exams as a student, I made this episode which contains different memories, rituals and all the things we miss about giving exams together.
I requested people to send in messages and voice notes sharing their favourite moments and memories around giving exams. What you'll li...2021-05-2410 min
The Brkthru PodcastThe Brkthru Podcast ft Nihar ShembekarAbout Nihar
Born in a family full of musicians, it didn't take a lot of time for Nihar to discover that he could sing. He performed on stage for the first time at the age of 4 and since then has sung for various films which include the Mega Blockbuster 'Gadar - Ek Prem Katha', performed extensively nationally and internationally, acted in various projects, and learnt music from various gurus through his growing up years.
He recently won the singing reality show 'Big Golden Voice'. Nihar has recently composed/sung for the Films (Ganvesh, Nirmal - En Route, Kaahur) * TV Series (Ch...2021-05-111h 05
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. A Permission to See the SkyHi,
The 2nd wave and the times that we've been living over the last few weeks have been overwhelming, to say the least. In order to find some peace, I tend to go to my terrace and gaze at the skies and clouds. This episode, is about my terrace and the solace I find in it.
What do you do these days?
Don't forget to share this episode with your friends, and let me know what you think.
Hope you're safe, take care !
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CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Absence of VoicesThis latest episode is about a yearning towards different voices in my life. I've noticed how I often live in silence and decided to explore this a bit more.
Whose voices are you missing and why? Let me know.
If you liked this episode, don't forget to share.
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1) Trestle by Bluedot Sessions
2) Growing Up by Scott Buckley
3) Bookmarks by Ever So Last
4) Spiegel im Spiegel by Arvo Pär...2021-04-0408 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Food, Friendships and Rituals.Hi, I keep thinking about my college, NLUJ.
I can't help it. It is inevitable.
I looked through my limited number of photos and some past WhatsApp chats to try and relive some of those memories. In process, I realised something important. This episode is about that realisation and how crucial food was to my experience in college. After you're done listening, I'll leave you with a thought - what kind of food rituals do you share with your friends?
I would urge all of you to read the complete essay (this episode doesn...2020-12-1011 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Teaching Constitutional Values with Tejas RaoTejas Rao is a person of varied interests. He runs a daily newsletter, a daily blog and is currently pursuing a Masters in International Law at St. Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge. One of his side projects is teaching school students in his alma mater, about constitutional values. I spoke to him about this project, what he aims to achieve out of this workshop and whether he still finds hope in our constitution.
Show Notes:
Follow Tejas on Twitter - @tejasrao11
He has a brilliant website and newsletter which you can find here - https://tejasrao.net
Check out oth...2020-10-1040 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Some Thoughts on BirthdaysI turned 22 today. The last few months have changed the way I think about moments, memories and celebrations. I didn't plan on making this, but needed to get something out there.
Hope you like it.
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November Mist & Filing Away by Bluedot Sessions
Brooks by Kai Engels2020-08-3006 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. A Longing to ReadDo you have a dream ____? This episode is about a dream.
It's something I hope I can fulfil in the near future.
Give it a listen !
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Happiness Is by Podington Bear
Simple Melody - Speakeasy by Bluedot Sessions
Balti K2by Bluedot Sessions
Come As You Were - Cauldron by Bluedot Sessions
Up Up and Over by Bluedot Sessions
Toothless Slope by Bluedot Sessions
Night Light by Bluedot Sessions
2020-07-2112 min
CuriousectTime Capsule - Ft. Akira, Leo and a Tale of Living with DogsI am not a dog/pet person. However, I tried to go outside my comfort zone and delve on the subject . This episode is an attempt to capture some of the moments of living with dogs. I spoke to two of my friends about the dogs that they live with Akira (a German Shepherd) and Leo (a Golden Retriever).
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1) Morning Walk by Jonny Easton
Link: https://youtu.be/LHFXQ7Y2cos
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CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Mehrangarh - Always PresentI have been thinking about my college and Jodhpur a lot, and I decided to write something about one of my favourite views. Time Capsule is supposed to be about things, I would want to revisit in the future, and Mehrangarh is always going to be one of those places.
This episode is different. I hope you like the idea and share the episode if you enjoyed it.
Also do read the write up (transcript of sorts) on my website - www.curiousect.com
Music Credits:
Happiness by Pod...2020-06-0510 min
CuriousectTime Capsule | Ft. Sandesh AtyamThis is the beginning of a new experiment - Time Capsule. It's a spin off from Curiousect, where I'll be recording conversations with my friends, peers etc. about their stories, the hopes and aspirations they have of the future.
The first episode is a conversation with one of my closest friends, Sandesh Atyam. We've both studied in the same university, for the last 4 years and now that our law school life will soon be coming to an end, I decided to revisit some of the past.
Music Credits:
Podington Bear: Fi...2020-05-1723 min
CuriousectEpisode 8 - Life of a Consultant, Solving Problems and Making Choices | Vipin GuptaVipin Gupta provides insight into what a consultant's life looks like and why he still pursues consulting.2019-11-2054 min
CuriousectEpisode 7 - Moving Between Law Firms, Establishing a School of Journalism and Taking Control of Time - Timothy FranklynIn this episode, Timothy Franklyn shares a glimpse of how it is like to control your time.2018-07-021h 07
CuriousectEpisode 6 - Being Sincere, Learning Everyday and Arguing Before CourtsRishabh Sancheti tells us about his life as a litigator and why he believes it is fulfilling.2018-05-0638 min
CuriousectEpisode 5 - Following the Unconventional, Being Creative and Living in Bombay - Tanmay KothariTanmay talks about his passion for the visual arts and how he chose the unconventional path.2018-03-111h 00
CuriousectEpisode 4 - Law School Life, Researching Climate Change and Cherishing Academia - Vyoma Jha (Part II)In this episode, Vyoma talks to us about her motivation to work on Climate Change and what her future plans are.2018-02-1444 minCuriousectEpisode 4 - Law School Life, Researching Climate Change and Following Academia - Vyoma Jha (Part I)In this episode, Vyoma talks about her experiences in a law school and pursuing research in Environmental Law.2018-02-1449 minCuriousectEpisode 3 - Being a Tech Geek, Pursuing Technology Abroad and Learning Different Things - Aditya NagIn this episode, Aditya talks about his journey through law school and pursuing technology later in his life.2018-02-0448 minCuriousectEpisode 2 - Delving into Sports Journalism, Changing the Nature of Indian Basketball and Creating a Space for Opportunities - Gopalakrishnan RGopal talks to us about his journey from being a student in law to creating the only media website dedicated to Indian Basketball.2018-01-2350 minCuriousectEpisode 1 - Taking Impulsive Decisions, Playing Basketball and Exploring Different Paths – Abhipsit MishraAbhipsit Mishra talks about his journey till now.2018-01-0730 min