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This playlist brings together conversations with brands, companies, and people across business, technology, finance, health, and all the genres you can think of. From small wins to lessons learned, we keep it real and relatable. If it inspires, impacts, or sparks fresh thinking, you’ll find it here.

  1. Construction Waste & the Circular Economy: How Citizens Shape Sustainable Cities

    5 FEB

    Construction Waste & the Circular Economy: How Citizens Shape Sustainable Cities

    From homes to highways, construction waste quietly shapes our cities. In this episode, Sarthak Kaushik sits down with Rahul Tiwari to unpack why construction and demolition waste isn’t just a municipal concern but it’s a shared civic responsibility. Discover how responsible disposal fuels the circular economy, cuts urban pollution, and plays a crucial role in building more sustainable cities.

    12 min
  2. AI's Inflection Point in Partnership Lending (ft. Manish Kumar Gupta of L&T Finance Ltd.)

    3 FEB

    AI's Inflection Point in Partnership Lending (ft. Manish Kumar Gupta of L&T Finance Ltd.)

    Indian lending is at an inflection point. In this episode, Manish Gupta, Chief Executive – Urban Unsecured Assets, Payments & Digital Partnerships at L&T Finance, joins Vipul Mahajan, CBO, Yubi to discuss how partnership-led lending and AI are reshaping scale, risk, and governance in India. From regulatory shifts and co-lending structures to explainable AI, operating model changes, and the future of creditworthiness, this conversation looks at what lenders must get right to grow responsibly in the next phase of credit.

    33 min
  3. Surgery vs Chemotherapy in Oral Cancer | Doctors Reveal the Real Risks

    27 JAN

    Surgery vs Chemotherapy in Oral Cancer | Doctors Reveal the Real Risks

    In this podcast, the experts from Remedy Cancer Care, Dr. Shahab Usmani, Dr. Archit Kapoor, and Dr. Abhijeet Singh discusses the critical realities of Head and Neck oncology. They address the common fear of surgery, explaining why it remains the most effective first-line treatment for oral cancer with cure rates as high as 90% when detected early. The conversation covers the specialized nature of head and neck anatomy, the risks of choosing chemotherapy over necessary surgery, and how lifestyle factors like alcohol and smoking can multiply cancer risks by tenfold.

    8 min
  4. Education, Innovation & Social Impact

    6 JAN

    Education, Innovation & Social Impact

    Building the Future of Education: VIT's Journey with Dr. Shehar Rishan | Future Ed Conclave 2025In this episode of the HT Future Ed Conclave 2025, Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice President of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) & EPSI, shares the inspiring journey of VIT from its humble beginnings to becoming a globally recognized institution. He discusses the core values that make VIT student-centered, the importance of integrating real-world problems into curriculum, the balance between online and in-person education, and VIT's non-profit approach. Dr. Rishan also emphasizes the role of internationalization, innovation, and social mobility in shaping the future of education. Join us as we delve into the key strategies that have placed VIT at the forefront of technological and educational advancement.

    25 min
  5. How Jupitice is solving justice delays with transparent digital workflow systems

    24/12/2025

    How Jupitice is solving justice delays with transparent digital workflow systems

    In our latest podcast, Mansi Omar, Co-founder, Jupitice Justice Technologies (@jupitice), joins host RJ Sarthak to discuss the current state of India’s justice system and why the future demands a cohesive digital justice ecosystem that enables access to justice from home. Mansi shares how Jupitice is building end-to-end platforms transforming legal operations for corporates through solutions like Litigation Management Systems and Compliance Management Systems, while also enabling public access to justice through government-led initiatives such as the recently launched Digital Mediation Platform inaugurated by the Chief Justice of India in Jaisalmer. The conversation explores Jupitice’s larger vision: reshaping how citizens experience justice by replacing complexity with clarity, speed, and accountability. If you want to see how technology can genuinely ease the journey to justice, tune in to listen.

    10 min
  6. One Nation, Many Ages: Building Education, Care, and Equal Chances for Every Generation

    24/12/2025

    One Nation, Many Ages: Building Education, Care, and Equal Chances for Every Generation

    India is going through a population shift that touches everything, how girls study, how women work, how young people dream, and how the country prepares for an aging future. In this episode, host Sarthak sits down with Dr. Deepa Prasad, Chief of Programme and Technical Support, and Mr. Jaydeep Biswas, Chief of Policy, Advocacy, and Partnership, to break it all open. We get into why fertility is falling, why so many women still have an unmet need for contraception, and how social norms inside homes shape the choices women can and can’t make. The conversation also looks at the “demographic sweet spot,” the pressure on education and skills, and why one in four girls still marries before 18. Dr. Deepa explains how life-skills programs, adolescent-friendly clinics, and a private AI chatbot are helping young people navigate sensitive questions with real information and not myths. Jeby brings the big picture: gender dividends, unpaid care work, workplaces that respond to women’s health, and what India can learn from countries already grappling with ageing populations. Short, sharp, and rooted in lived realities, this episode explores the India we’re becoming and the choices that will shape the next decade for women, youth, and elders.

    34 min
  7. How Sarovar Hotels Is Redefining Indian Hospitality!

    22/12/2025

    How Sarovar Hotels Is Redefining Indian Hospitality!

    In this episode, Jatin Khanna, Senior Leader at Sarovar Hotels, sits down for a deep, honest conversation on how Indian hospitality is evolving beyond luxury labels. From mid-market hotels and tier-2 city growth to AI, sustainability, hotel margins, guest experience, and why humans still matter more than tech, this episode breaks industry myths and reveals what really happens behind the scenes. Jatin shares insights from 25+ years in hospitality, stories from travelling across India, why 75–83% of hotels operate in economy & mid-market, and how Sarovar is balancing affordability, comfort, sustainability, and emotional guest experience at scale. If you love travel, business stories, hospitality insights, or how India is changing, this episode is for you. Watch till the end for a powerful take on what will truly make Indian hotels world-class in the next decade.

    34 min
  8. The World Meditates Together with DAAJI

    21/12/2025

    The World Meditates Together with DAAJI

    On this Dec 21st, join millions worldwide for 20 20-minute guided heartfulness meditation with Daaji.

    19 min
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This playlist brings together conversations with brands, companies, and people across business, technology, finance, health, and all the genres you can think of. From small wins to lessons learned, we keep it real and relatable. If it inspires, impacts, or sparks fresh thinking, you’ll find it here.

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