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Do Olympic champions have a different mindset? In this podcast, Prateek Lidhoo asks this question to sports administrator Manisha Malhotra, who was a part of Abhinav Bindra and Neeraj Chopra's Olympic gold campaigns. She also recounts some stories behind their preparation, and what we can look forward to in the Paris and LA games.
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Stories Behind Neeraj Chopra & Abhinav Bindra's Olympic Gold (ft. Manisha Malhotra)

In this podcast, we spoke to Norris Pritam, a veteran sports journalist, about his new book, 'The Man Who Made History: The Neeraj Chopra Story', a biography of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. The book chronicles his early life, exposure to athletics, and his eventual moment of glory when he won the Gold Medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

In addition to talking about the athlete, Pritam also sheds light on some systemic issues plaguing Indian athletics, his resentment for cricket, and some anecdotes from his vast career as a sports journalist.

Watch till the end for some untold stories about Indian sports.
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Norris Pritam on Neeraj Chopra's Biography & the State of Athletics

From Shami's fifers to Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record, this podcast will make you revisit the last 45 days of the Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. Amrit Mathur, who has served as an author, and manager of the Indian men's cricket team, shares his insights into the tournament's defining moments, from thrilling matches to record-breaking performances.
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Shami v. Zampa to Virat, Maxwell & Rachin, Amrit Mathur on Iconic World Cup 2023 Moments

Partner | The COVID-19 vaccination drive in India exemplified as a model for routine immunization, achieved over 97% population coverage. It also amplified the need for timely immunization to prevent a global pandemic. In this podcast, Dr. Sanjay Kapur, from John Snow India (JSI) sheds his expert insights from the MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation & Equity project supported by USAID. We are also joined by Dr. Anuradha Sunil from the Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals (ISAP) who emphasized the challenges of vaccine hesitancy, combated through community involvement and awareness.
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Partner | Immunisation Of Children Is The Need Of The Hour

There is a debate going on from social media to offices on the statement of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy that he works 70 hours a week. Narayana Murthy had said in an interview that the youth of India should say that this is our country and we will work for 70 hours. Everyone from the youth to elders gave different reactions to this statement of Murthy. Can India really progress with 70 hours of work and the productivity of the country's youth will increase? There are many aspects to this 70 hours of work and many related questions.
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Should You Work 70 Hours a Week? Journalists Respond to Narayana Murty

Ravish Kumar is one of India's most accomplished journalists, known for his stint with NDTV India. But what is it like to be inside his mind? In this vodcast interview, filmmaker Vinay Shukla talks about his experience filming Kumar in intimate spaces, the YouTube leak of the documentary, and the state of Indian media and NDTV.

Shukla's documentary, 'While We Watched', is a fly-on-the-wall look at Kumar's life and work. The film follows Ravish as he battles the external threats of violence in an ever-polarized national climate, and an internal dilemma between what the market wants, and what his brand of journalism stands for.

In this interview, Shukla talks about the challenges of filming a complex portrait of a public figure. He also discusses the YouTube leak of the documentary, which happened after it was aired on American television. He offers his own insights into the state of Indian media and NDTV, the news channel where Kumar has worked for over two decades.
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Director Vinay Shukla on 'While We Watched' Leak, Ravish Kumar & NDTV

In this podcast, Pratikshya is talking to the two angry men of the Indian television industry - Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman. They are here to talk about their new men's wellness podcast 'Mencyclopedia'. By their own admission, this podcast is 'only for men, no women allowed'.

They also talk about their stint at MTV's superhit reality show Roadies, their journey in the world of TV media, and why Raghu thinks people like Andrew Tate are a bad influence on young boys and men. Listen till the end!
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Raghu & Rajiv Talk About 'Mencyclopedia', Roadies, Masculinity & Andrew Tate

After the resounding success of SRK's January release 'Pathaan', King Khan is back with his big-budget maas entertainer 'Jawan', directed by one of the massiest Indian directors, Atlee.

In this video podcast, Prateek Lidhoo is talking to some of our in-house film buffs, Himanshi Dahiya, Aditya Menon, and Varsha Sriram about the politics of Shah Rukh Khan's social vigilante thriller. They also delve into some spoilers and talk about the good, the bad, and the absurd about this blockbuster.

Listen till the end. And of course, SPOILERS ALERT! 
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The Politics of Atlee & Shah Rukh Khan, a 'Jawan' Spoiler Talk

If one thing Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is known for is her ability to scout through timelines and transport her readers to another world with ease and poignancy. If 'The Palace of Illusions' and 'The Forest of Enchantment' enabled Draupadi and Sita to break out of their moulds, with her novel 'Independence', she charted a territory that marks, perhaps, yet another milestone in India's partition writings by women. Tune into this episode of News and Views to listen! 
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Chitra Banerjee on Independence, Creative Freedom and Mythology

Mohammad Muneem urf Alif is a singer, songwriter, scriptwriter, professor... the list goes on. In this special podcast, Alif and Prateek talk about his journey so far, his Coke Studio song "Kya Karie Korimol", and more, but not without some of Alif's singing.

Tune in for a music journey through Alif's career.
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From 'Jhelumus' to 'Kya Karie Korimol', Alif's Musical Journey

Taapsee has the tough task of playing someone who isn’t very expressive. Mithali keeps to herself, she speaks softly with her face registering very little of what she actually feels. It's her eyes that do most of the talking and Taapsee Pannu nails it brilliantly never slipping out of character.

But post interval, the film appears to have disowned its own characters, and for that matter, the audience. Why have voiceovers stating the obvious when you have an actor of the calibre of Taapsee who can convey so much with just a look?

This sudden shift in the narrative tone is both inexplicable and unforgivable and Shabaash Mithu is poorer for it. It’s a pity because Mithali’s inspiring story and Taapsee’s solid performance deserved better.

Rating: 2.5 Quints out of 5.
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'Shabaash Mithu' Review: Taapsee Pannu Doesn't Miss a Beat in Hit-and-Miss Film

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