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Hands Up!The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka | Shubham Rai“A book must be the axe for the frozen sea within us.” ― Franz KafkaThe Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka touches upon themes like conditional love, hypocrisy within families and alienation. However, during this conversation we expand the scope of the conversation which recognises the fact that men do feel disposable when they are of no use to a specific person or a family. (Of course, the same logic can be applied to both genders)Shubham and I try to explore how we felt when we read the story and understand why Kafka's...
2026-03-0752 minHands Up!Why the Poor Don’t Kill Us by Manu Joseph | Abhishek PisharodyIt is quite entertaining to read a book that tells you why the poor are not killing us. Not that I was ever afraid of being killed by a poor person. The book is enjoyable and readable. It might even make you feel intelligent. But it’s not. That’s the opinion of my guest Abhishek Pisharody, a political consultant. Read his detailed review here.
2026-01-2556 minHands Up!The Housekeeper and the Professor by Ogawa | Srishti Khurana“Math has proven the existence of God, because it is absolute and without contradiction; but the devil must exist as well, because we cannot prove it.” ~ Yoko Ogawa In this episode, I discuss the book “The Housekeeper and the Professor” with Srishti Khurana. The book is based on a quirky character who loses memory every 80 minutes. In addition to the story involving the lives of the housekeeper, her child and the bond which they share with the professor, the author manages to philosophize about math and truth.
2025-12-0636 min
Let Me ExplainWomen at the heart of Tamil Nadu’s factory economy | Let Me Explain 102 | Pooja PrasannaNearly half of India’s women factory workers are employed in one state: Tamil Nadu. In this week’s Let Me Explain, Pooja Prasanna travels to factory floors in the state to understand how women came to power Tamil Nadu’s industrial economy. From electronics and garments to auto components, women form the backbone of manufacturing. This success is shaped by decades of industrial policy, welfare schemes, and investments in education.This episode looks closely at both sides of the story: the opportunities that factory work has created for women, and the deep inequalities that continue to struct...
2025-11-2917 minHands Up!The Pine Islands by Marion Poschmann | Nikita Pathak“God had a full beard, Satan had a goatee” ~ Marion Poschmann. The ‘Pine Islands’ is a page turner that tracks the journey of a young Japanese man and a German national (who is a beard researcher) through the forests of Japan. It explores thoughts of Basho, Haikus and German character’s fraught marital life. Though I read the book with some curiosity, I felt it was a muddled narrative. However, my guest Nikita feels it was enjoyable. Drop into this conversation, and maybe read the book t...
2025-11-1553 minHands Up!More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoru Yagisawa | Deeksha SharmaAfter recording a podcast about the first book "Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" by Satoru Yagisawa, I discuss the sequel to the book with Deeksha Sharma who studies Computational Social Sciences at IIT Jodhpur.In this episode we discuss independent bookstores, a brief summary of the sequel and 'slice of life' genre. We also debate whether reading can be a viable escape, book clubs and something about Deeksha's own "Morisaki Bookshop" in Delhi. However, this episode doesn't dwell so much on the book or its characters and has no...
2025-10-2634 minHands Up!The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky | Nikita Pathak“Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.” ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky in The Brothers Karamazov In this episode Nikita and I discuss the nuances of characters in the novel, moral dilemmas dealt in the book and the challenges of reading a huge book like The Brothers Karamazov. As we shared thoughts about fait...
2025-09-031h 17Hands Up!Greek Lessons by Han Kang | Nikita Pathak"She knows that no single specific experience led to her loss of language. Language worn ragged over thousands of years, from wear and tear by countless tongues and pens. Language worn ragged over the course of her life, by her own tongue and pen. Each time she tried to begin a sentence, she could feel her aged heart. Her patched and repatched, dried-up, expressionless heart. The more keenly she felt it, the more fiercely she clasped the words. Until all at once, her grip slackened. The...
2025-07-1359 minHands Up!Mahabharata - Essence and the Story | Prajukta Pradhan (Part 01)Mahabharata the epic is a forbidden text in Indian households. I did not know the story completely till I read it on my own at the age of 24.But my friend Prajukta Pradhan has a deep knowledge of the text as her father cut off the cable connection and fed his children with Mahabharata serial CDs. Prajukta's deep knowledge of the text and the details that she remembers kept me hooked for almost three hours.I finished an entire packet of dry fruits as I heard the story like a little kid. I...
2025-07-063h 02Hands Up!Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen | Dr Angana Moitra"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." ~ Jane Austen. In this episode with Dr Angana Moitra, professor at Jindal Global University I discuss the classic 'Pride and Prejudice', its characters, the nuances and its relevance for modern day readers. We also discuss aunties, the institution of marriage and choosing to enter it without jeopardising personal happiness.
2025-06-291h 27Hands Up!Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky | Deeksha Sharma“I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.” ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from Underground“Notes from Underground” is a powerful and intense social commentary and monologue of a very frustrated former government servant. The book is written in a certain social and political environment where “determinism” was presented as an ideal. In this conversation with Deeksha I explore the nuances of the work and the emotional impact it has on readers. We also discuss the challenges in crossing the chasm be...
2025-04-2657 min
Airbnb Host Coach Show | Investing for Financial FreedomHow to Finance your Airbnb Based on its Rental Income with a DSCR LoanAre you looking for a way to finance your Airbnb investment? Are you concerned that your W-2 income or credit score might stand in your way? Have you heard about DSCR loans but can't find one or don't understand how they differ from conventional loans? If so, don't miss this episode where Nithesh Dhanashan completely demystifies DSCR loans and explains why they are ideal for Airbnb investors! After listening, you will know the difference between conventional and DSCR loans and how to best position yourself for rapid loan approval. Tune in to learn...
2025-04-1517 minHands Up!Adolescence (Netflix Show) | Debasmita SasmalAdolescence is a short but incisive TV series about a child who has turned into a murderer due to his own insecurities and the social media activities of a girl he was interested in. The show articulates the nature of factors that shape children, adolescents and men of today. I discuss the show, its characters, the implications of show on society and several related themes with Debasmita Sasmal, an analyst with Khan Academy. Debasmita shares some of her unique experiences which she acquired while working as an educator in...
2025-04-141h 08Hands Up!Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa | Diwyani Vajpayee"Don’t be afraid to love someone. When you fall in love, I want you to fall in love all the way. Even if it ends in heartache, please don’t live a lonely life without love." ~ Satoshi Yagisawa in 'Days at Morisaki Bookshop'. 'Days at the Morisaki Bookshop' by Satoshi Yagisawa is a wonderful book in the “slice-of-life” genre. I talk about this book with Diwyani Vajpayee who loves this genre. She was also quite particular about not giving out spoilers. We still managed to have a fun conversation about “finding oneself”, disappearing...
2025-04-0259 minHands Up!Orbital by Samantha Harvey | Nikita Pathak"How are we writing the future of humanity? We're not writing anything, it's writing us. We're windblown leaves. We think we're the wind, but we're just the leaf." ~ Samantha Harvey in OrbitalIn this episode, Nikita and I discuss how the book 'Orbital' impacted both of us. We debate the relevance of space exploration when the same ingenuity and resources can be used to make earth a more liveable planet. Even as we praise the book, we also examine the criticism around the book and ponder whether it is valid or not. In addition to...
2025-03-091h 09Hands Up!White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky | Deeksha Sharma“But how could you live and have no story to tell?” ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky in White Nights. “White Nights” was a story that healed me in a way. It told me that stories that happen to an individual are not entirely new. Human nature has not changed a lot over centuries. In this episode I discuss Dostoevsky’s famous novella with Deeksha Sharma. Deeksha works as a marketer and SEO expert at a startup in NCR. She is also a passionate reader and a Dostoevsky fan. During t...
2025-03-0858 minHands Up!Chaos : Making A New Science by James Gleick | Jaisal Singh ChauhanA description of ‘Chaos Theory’ by Grok is as below. “Chaos Theory studies complex systems where small changes in initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes, often called the "butterfly” effect. It explores unpredictable, non-linear behavior in deterministic systems like weather, fluid dynamics, or populations. Though seemingly random, chaotic systems follow underlying patterns and rules, sensitive to tiny perturbations.”In this episode, I discuss the book “Chaos: Making a New Science” by James Gleick with Jaisal Singh Chauhan who works as a consultant at Infosys. Being a c...
2025-03-0858 min
podX🎙 Special Podcast Episode – Happy Birthday, Nithesh Arora! 🎉On behalf of our Podcast Club, we’ve created a special episode to celebrate the birthday of Nithesh Arora!This episode is a tribute to his journey, contributions, and the impact he has had on all of us. Tune in as we share heartfelt messages, memorable moments, and exciting conversations dedicated to him
2025-02-0902 minHands Up!Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh by Shrayana Bhattacharya | Bency Ramakrishnan & Nikita PathakIn this episode of Hands Up! I discuss the book “Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh” by Shrayana Bhattacharya with Bency Ramakrishnan and Nikita Pathak. Bency Ramakrishnan is a policy professional and a lawyer. She confesses that she was a closet Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) fan until recently. Nikita Pathak is a development professional who admires SRK and his work, but doesn’t claim to be a SRK fan. Both of them bring in their unique viewpoint on issues related to gender and the perception of Shah Rukh Khan in the eyes o...
2025-02-071h 46Hands Up!Nuances of Ramayana | Yash SampatRamayana has fascinated me as an adult even more than it did during my childhood. As I navigate through knotty personal dilemmas it serves as source of inspiration and guidance. I had heard a liberal take on the epic before this episode. To a large extent I felt that it was just a story and treated it as such in spite of my devotion towards Rama. My friend Yash Sampat whom I met at the Enthu Book Club had a different view. He believes that Ramayana is Itihasa or...
2025-01-302h 19Hands Up!Forest of Enchantments by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni | Nikita PathakRamayana has inspired people in the subcontinent and several nations of south east Asia for centuries. It’s one of the greatest myths of humanity. Yet, it is also controversial in many ways. The treatment of women, especially Sita has sparked many debates. Chitra Banerjee Divakurani’s book “Forest of Enchantments” adds to this conversation. As part of Enthu Book Club, Nikita and I read this book and had lots of opinions about it. Hear us rant about Ramayana and the book “Forest of Enchantments”. Also, big disclaimer — none of our remarks...
2025-01-221h 16Hands Up!The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes | Dr Angana Moitra“How often do we tell our own life story? How often do we adjust, embellish, make sly cuts? And the longer life goes on, the fewer are those around to challenge our account, to remind us that our life is not our life, merely the story we have told about our life. Told to others, but—mainly—to ourselves.” ~ Julian Barnes in The Sense of an Ending. Dr Angana Moitra, Faculty at Jindal School of Language and Literature, OP Jindal Global University joins me to discuss the broad themes covered in ‘The Sense of an Ending’...
2025-01-1756 minAirbnb Host Coach Show | Investing for Financial FreedomDSCR Loans - How to Finance Your Airbnb Based on Its Income, Not Yours!Are you looking for a way to finance your Airbnb investment? Are you concerned that your W-2 income or credit score might stand in your way? Have you heard about DSCR loans but can't find one or don't understand how they differ from conventional loans? If so, don't miss this episode where Nithesh Dhanashan completely demystifies DSCR loans and explains why they are ideal for Airbnb investors! After listening, you will know the difference between conventional and DSCR loans and how to best position yourself for rapid loan approval. Tune in to learn...
2024-05-0717 min
The Herschelle Saldanha ShowNithesh Naik: How To Publish A Research Paper | It's All About People | Episode 26Herschelle Saldanha and Nithesh Naik discuss on the growth of research in companies and institutes. You will learn what is research and development, why research should be published, why a research paper gets rejected and how to handle it and many more. Nithesh Naik also shares tips and tricks on writing an effective paper so that the publishing house will accept your paper.
2023-02-1927 min
The Yarn Bazaar StoriesEp 11 | Is Narrow Fabric the Ultimate Game-Changer? ft. Nithesh G S | TYB StoriesGet ready for an inspiring episode of TYB Stories featuring Mr. Nitesh G S, the visionary Founder of snapweaves.com and Suryatex.in. With a management education from Christ University Bangalore, Mr. Nitesh has made significant strides in the textile industry.
In this episode, he shares invaluable insights on narrow fabrics, manufacturing, and the boundless opportunities that await. Join us as we delve into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation with the remarkable Mr. Nitesh G S on TYB Stories. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that will leave you inspired.
2021-11-0721 min
Gulabi SambadEpisode 48, Contraceptive Use And Fertility, Podcast Series, Gulabi Sambad: A Teenage TalkIn the 48th episode of the podcast series, Gulabi Sambad: A Teenage Talk, we have discussed Contraceptive Use And Fertility. This episode includes the interview with Dr. Nithesh Ghimire, District Hospital, Simikot Humla. This program is designed in collaboration with Creasion, Envisioning the Change.
#srhr #contraceptive #fertility #reproductivehealth #podcast #gulabisamabd #CREASION #TowardsSustainability
2021-11-0514 min
Gulabi SambadEpisode 48, Contraceptive Use And Fertility, Podcast Series, Gulabi Sambad: A Teenage TalkIn the 48th episode of the podcast series, Gulabi Sambad: A Teenage Talk, we have discussed Contraceptive Use And Fertility. This episode includes the interview with Dr. Nithesh Ghimire, District Hospital, Simikot Humla. This program is designed in collaboration with Creasion, Envisioning the Change.
#srhr #contraceptive #fertility #reproductivehealth #podcast #gulabisamabd #CREASION #TowardsSustainability
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2021-11-0514 min
Gulabi SambadEpisode 47, Environment Pollution and Reproductive Health, Podcast Series, Gulabi Sambad: A Teenage TalkIn the 47th episode of the podcast series, Gulabi Sambad: A Teenage Talk, we have discussed Environment Pollution and Reproductive Health. This episode includes the interview with Dr. Nithesh Ghimire, District Hospital, Simikot Humla. This program is designed in collaboration with Creasion, Envisioning the Change.
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2021-10-2914 min
Gulabi SambadEpisode 47, Environment Pollution and Reproductive Health, Podcast Series, Gulabi Sambad: A Teenage TalkIn the 47th episode of the podcast series, Gulabi Sambad: A Teenage Talk, we have discussed Environment Pollution and Reproductive Health. This episode includes the interview with Dr. Nithesh Ghimire, District Hospital, Simikot Humla. This program is designed in collaboration with Creasion, Envisioning the Change.
#srhr #environment #pollution #reproductivehealth #podcast #gulabisamabd #CREASION #TowardsSustainability
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2021-10-2914 min
The LabyrinthNithesh Kumar: Muay Thai, MMA, Self Defense & Monkey Mayhem Fight Club | The Labyrinth #22Nithesh Kumar is a 2-time national Muay Thai champion. He is the founder & head coach at Monkey Mayhem Fight Club, Mangalore. He is trained in Muay Thai, MMA, boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and combat fitness.
In this episode, we talk about his journey in martial arts, Monkey Mayhem Fight Club, Muay Thai, different styles of fighting, self defense and his future plans.
Recorded September 14th, 2021
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2021-09-1448 min
Queen is Dead - A Film, TV and Culture PodcastWe Talked To A Professor Of Film... + Kannada Movies 101 #014In this episode, we talk to a professor of media studies, Nithesh Kalnad, who has an upcoming film release on OTT. We discuss the relatively less talked about Kannada film industry and recommend some good gateway films to get into exploring the same. We also answer some fan questions from our Instagram stories' Q and A. If your question hasn't been answered, please stay tuned as we will get to them in our upcoming episodes!
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