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10 FEB

How Olive Bar & Kitchen Changed Fine Dining in India!

Restaurants look glamorous, but behind every successful plate is relentless pressure, razor-thin margins, and brutal reality. In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with a seasoned hospitality professional AD Singh to uncover what truly goes into building and sustaining restaurants in India — beyond food photos, fancy interiors, and opening-day hype. From why most restaurants shut down within the first few years to why opening a café isn’t as easy as it looks, this conversation dives deep into the unseen side of Indian dining. We talk about: Why restaurants fail even when the food is good The biggest myths people believe about running a café How Indian dining culture is changing The real cost of consistency and scale Why hospitality is about people, not just plates Advice for anyone planning to enter the restaurant business This is an honest look at risk, resilience, and what it actually takes to survive in India’s competitive food industry. 🎙️ Watch till the end to understand why restaurants are not just about food — they’re businesses built under constant pressure.

10 Feb

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42 min
18/11/2025

Story Behind Shegaon Kachori | A Legacy of Taste & Tradition

In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Gagan Sharma, the torchbearer of the iconic Shegaon Kachori a delicacy that began as a humble prasad and grew into one of Maharashtra’s most loved food legacies. ✨What started with a grandfather’s simple recipe in a small town has today transformed into a flavour that travels across cities, homes, and generations, carrying history, devotion, and craftsmanship in every bite. 👉 Discover how Shegaon Kachori evolved from a temple prasad to a household favourite👉 Learn about the family’s 70+ year journey of preserving authenticity through changing times👉 Get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, innovations, and dreams shaping its next chapter From its unique, easy-to-digest recipe to the passion that keeps the brand rooted in tradition, this is the story of food that goes beyond taste it carries emotion, culture & faith. ✨ Voices for Local celebrates Indian creators who turn heritage into timeless experiences. 📍Ready to taste the legacy? Explore the story behind Shegaon Kachori where every kachori is more than a snack… it’s tradition served warm. 💬 COMMENT: Have you ever tried Shegaon Kachori?

18/11/2025

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22 min
16/10/2025

Thaely: Revolutionizing Sneakers With Purpose!

Thaely isn’t just a sneaker it’s a step towards a greener world. Made from recycled plastics, each pair transforms waste into style while inspiring sustainable living. ✨ Voices for Local – stories that inspire, fashion that matters.

16/10/2025

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23 min
26/02/2025

Jameela Jamil - The beauty and diet industries are teaching women to hate themselves for profit

Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of self-harm and violence against women. Listener discretion is advised. Actress and activist Jameela Jamil joins Shana to talk about body positivity, the “experiment” of social media, how the diet industry preys on women’s insecurities around body image and Jameela’s own struggles with beauty standards. They also talk about “female perfectionism”, a paradigm that locks women of all ages in the belief that perfectionism is the only standard of success. Anything less is failure. Jameela sees herself as a “feminist in progress” and she accepts her mistakes, openly admits them and shows herself compassion. Another big topic they hit upon is toxic masculinity, how we got here and the role and responsibility women have to help men do better. Shana and Jameela do not see eye to eye on this, but this is a podcast that gives space to a range of feminisms. Follow us on Instagram @herkajalwontsmudge and check out our website www.herkajalwontsmudge.com. Follow @jameelajamil on Instagram. CREDITS: Host and Creative Director: Shana Head of Visual Design: Minal Jadeja Visual Designers: Akshat Agarwal, Shaumik Kanvinde This is a Maed in India production Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar Junior Producer: Quoyina Ghosh Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram, Nihar Temkar

26/02/2025

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43 min
09/09/2025

The Benne Story: From Zero Expectations to Endless Queues!

What happens when two Bangaloreans in Mumbai decide they can’t live without their favorite childhood dosa? They don’t just crave it… they create a revolution. In this episode of Voices for Local, host Monisha Singh Katial sits down with Akhil and Shreya, the couple behind Benne – Mumbai’s newest obsession where queues wrap around the block for a plate of butter-soaked nostalgia. From giving up the comfort of established careers (a psychologist & a film producer!) to building a restaurant from scratch, their story is one of risk, honesty, and community.From sleepless nights and opening day disasters to viral social media buzz, they share what it really takes to create a homegrown brand that resonates with the youth of India.And at the heart of it all? A dosa that’s more than food – it’s heritage, culture, and comfort. Voices for Local is all about celebrating India’s homegrown entrepreneurs, their struggles, dreams, and resilience. This isn’t just a story of food – it’s about turning passion into purpose and community into culture. If you’re in Mumbai, don’t miss the chance to try Benne Dosa at Bandra or Juhu.Tell us in the comments: What’s your favorite local brand story that inspires you? #VoicesForLocal #Benne #IndianFood #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #LocalBrands #DosaLove

09/09/2025

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29 min
07/10/2025

Weirdough | Baking Sourdough, Building dreams

Weirdough isn’t just bread; it’s Pallavee Duggal’s story of turning passion into purpose, patience into perfection, and ideas into reality.

07/10/2025

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20 min
16/09/2025

After Eats: Turning Everyday Tradition Into a Brand!

What if retirement was the start of your boldest chapter yet? Meet Prakash Baid, the Marwari entrepreneur who turned India’s most loved after-meal ritual - Mukhwas into a refreshing new brand: After Eats. From spicy, tangy twists to classic family flavors, every mix is 100% natural and made to keep traditions alive. Why did he refuse to “retire”?How did a simple mouth freshener become his mission? One of the most special moments? A family ordered After Eats boxes as return gifts for a birthday, a reminder that this brand is now part of people’s celebrations. This is not just about Mukhwas. It’s about tradition, positivity, and proving that there’s no age to chase a new dream. This isn’t just a story about food. It’s about culture, resilience, and proving that passion has no age limit. Welcome to Voices for Local — where everyday traditions meet extraordinary entrepreneurs. Share in the comments: What’s YOUR favorite after-meal ritual?#VoicesForLocal #AfterEats #Mukhwas #IndianSnacks #Entrepreneurship #StartupStory

16/09/2025

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24 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 6

Film, TV and Literature

India loves to be swept away by an epic romance: whether it’s stories in books, on the silver screen or on mobile phones. The colour, the songs and the drama all feed our ideas of love and relationships. So what is it about the art of storytelling that makes a good romance? In this episode, Kaneez talks to Anupama Chopra (film critic), Alankrita Shrivastava (screenwriter and director) and Anuja Chauhan (author) about the evolution and challenge of portraying love in film, TV & literature. New episodes every Friday. -- Follow Bumble on @bumble_india and Kaneez on @kaneezsurka for more updates. Executive Producers Elixir Nahar & Georgie Coupe Directed by Mae Thomas Production by Maed in India.

S1, E6

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32 min
23/03/2020

Harry Potter: Crucio or AK?

It’s time to talk about growing out and getting up, up and away from the most influential novels of (probably) our lifetimes. We talk about going from knowing everything about the Harry Potter universe to knowing everything that went wrong with us because of that. JK Rowling, thanks for everything, but we read ye a little too well. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in. For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: http://bit.ly/thelitpickersbooks.

23/03/2020

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19 min
29/03/2022

What should India learn from disasters?

In this episode KK Shailaja, former health minister of Kerala, and Liby Johnson, executive director of Gram Vikas, discuss why disaster preparedness is about more than just building back better. What is needed is a model of development that is inclusive and prioritises the well-being of all citizens. Highlights Socio-economic factors play a huge role in how a particular state or region is affected by a disaster. The marginalised population of a state is worst-hit during a disaster. Disaster management is an ongoing development issue that requires long-term disaster preparedness, where planning and building resilience precedes the calamity. The urban local bodies and panchayats must be decentralised and given more power as they can play a decisive role in resilience and trust-building among communities. There should be less parenting and more partnerships between the citizens and the state to have a more involved citizenry. Nonprofits can play a significant role in bridging the gap between local governance and the people. For more information about IDR, go to www.idronline.com. Also, follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram. Read more: 1. Rethinking our approaches to disaster relief 2. Climate change, disaster, and what philanthropy can do 3. NREGA: A pathway to climate resilience 4. IPCC Report 2022: How climate change impacts the most vulnerable countries 5. Unpaid claims for natural disasters at over INR 1,705 crore, says IRDA report 6. Buffeted by cyclones and floods, Mumbai enacts its very own climate action plan 7. Lessons to be learned from 'Kerala flood response' and building disaster resilience 8. Following the Odisha example for developing community based disaster management in India 9. Odisha’s affordable and disaster resilient houses 10. India needs state-specific disaster readiness plan Donate: https://idronline.org/donate/

29/03/2022

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34 min

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