Panoptic Conversations

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Panoptic Conversations

Listen in on Tapan and Ishan discussing various interesting topics they come across in their lives. This podcast is a collection of their telephonic conversations. Stay tuned for spontaneous episodes every week.

  1. AUG 26

    Hardik Madhiwalla: CA, Policy Making and Impact Consulting

    In this episode of Panoptic Conversations, we sit down with the ever-impressive Hardik Madhiwalla. A Chartered Accountant with experience at Big Four firms like EY and a stint with the Tamil Nadu government , Hardik is now gearing up for a major leap—pursuing his master's and PhD in finance in the US. 🏛️ We explore many fascinating career paths for a CA, delving into the challenges and opportunities that come with working at prestigious firms and within the government sector. Hardik shares his journey, from navigating corporate corridors to influencing policy-making at the state and central level! Expect insights on the intersection of finance, governance, and the academic pursuits that lie ahead for him. Whether you're an aspiring CA, a policy enthusiast, or just curious about the diverse paths a finance career can take, this episode is packed with knowledge, experiences, and plenty of thought-provoking moments. 🎙️ Opportunities 📈 Social Change Fellowship (https://acumenacademy.org/fellowship/) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Fellowship (https://www.tn.gov.in/tncmfp/) mByom (https://mbyom.com/join-our-team) GDI Partners (https://www.gdipartners.in/) Brij Disa Center for Data Science and AI (https://www.iima.ac.in/faculty-research/centers/Brij-Disa-Centre-for-Data-Science-and-Artificial-Intelligence) Resources 📖 Account Aggregator Network (https://sahamati.org.in/) 2024 Union Budget - Credit Support Scheme for MSMEs (https://www.business-standard.com/budget/news/budget-announces-package-for-msmes-to-make-them-globally-competitive-124072301421_1.html) Too long? Jump to your favourite part (00:53) Who is Hardik? (05:41) What, Why and How of CA (43:24) Working as a Consultant (53:30) Tax India: Citizen vs the State (01:19:42) Tamil Nadu days: Cultural Shift, Bureaucracy and more! (01:42:18) Gory Government Policy Implementation Details (02:28:48) Research in Finance

    2h 42m

  2. JUL 29

    Pranit Kulkarni: Inside Indian Law, Legal Life and Stories

    In this episode of Panoptic Conversations, we hang out with our incredibly talented friend Pranit Kulkarni. Not only is he a counsel at the Bombay High Court ⚖️, but he also holds a master's degree in Law from University of Cambridge, bachelor's in Law from IIT Kharagpur and has an engineering background—talk about versatile! 🎓 We dive headfirst into the labyrinth of India's legal system, breaking down its structure and the unique challenges it throws at budding lawyers. Pranit spills the beans on his journey from the world of engines and cars to courtrooms and case files. Get ready for some insider tips, courtroom anecdotes, and a peek into the life of a modern-day lawyer. 🕵️‍♂️ Whether you're a law geek or just curious about the legal world, this episode is packed with insights, laughter, and a few surprises.🎙️ Read about Indian laws ⚖️ 1. https://www.indiacode.nic.in/ 2. https://sansad.in/phistory#mainContent 3. https://njdg.ecourts.gov.in/njdgnew/index.php Books 📖 1. Court on Trial: A Data-Driven Account of the Supreme Court of India (https://amzn.in/d/0fxI7Ihx) 2. Roses in December- an autobiography (https://amzn.in/d/0ehRLElf) 3. Judges of the Supreme Court of India (https://amzn.in/d/01YoFyho) 4. Supreme Whispers (https://amzn.in/d/06wWXZd0) Games 🎮 1. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Too long? Jump to your favourite part (0:00) Pranit's Intro (02:36) Peculiarities of Indian Judicial System (6:44) Process of Law and Solving a Case (13:40) The Many Different Courts of Justice (18:59) Writ Jurisdiction of the High Court (20:53) Benches of High Courts (26:37) Colonial Hangover and Changing the System (28:15) Common Law vs Civil Law (34:11) Law and History (35:56) What's a Privy Council? (38:13) Visit to Cambridge and Historic Buildings (42:00) Masters at Cambridge (43:25) What Made You Choose Law? (46:59) Prominent Institutes for Law (47:54) What is Taught at Law School? (49:22) Engineer vs Lawyer (54:19) Patent Law India vs the World (57:29) Different Types of IP Law (01:00:16) Notable Cases from Personal Experience (01:03:13) Common Trademark Infringement Cases (01:06:49) Caveat Emptor or Responsibility of Consumer (01:08:29) Career in Law (01:12:35) Importance of Tags and Internships in Early Career Law (01:15:42) How to Decide if Law is for You? (01:17:43) Financial Realities of a Career in Law (01:25:24) Old Wine in New Bottle - Reform in Indian Law (01:29:15) Constitution is the Foundation, New Laws are the Apartments (01:34:27) Basic Structure of the Constitution (01:37:12) Law College Fun (01:39:39) Impact of Technology on Practice of Law (01:43:20) Reading List of Avid Law Enthusiasts (01:49:23) AI in Law (01:57:05) Amul Domain Name Scam: Challenges in Enforcing Technology Law (02:03:09) Responsibility of the Court and Impact of Decisions (02:06:33) What is a Day in the Life of a Lawyer? (02:09:54) Emotions of a lawyer (02:10:51) Lawyers: Morals vs Duty (02:16:33) Lawyers and Fun? (02:18:41) Closing Remarks and Advice for Young Lawyers

    2h 25m

  3. 09/25/2022

    Disha Paul: Mental Heath, Psychology and City Life

    For this Panoptic Conversation, our special guest is Disha Paul, a dear friend from school. Having completed her BA and MS in psychology she's a trained psychologist 👩‍⚕️. Through our meandering conversation, we explore the mental health profession, its challenges and relevance in the modern context. Disha also shares how she got fascinated with psychology, her experience as a young professional and also busts a bunch of myths and stereotypes along the way. 👂 Join in on our fun and informative chat, from mental health to city life in various metros (with Disha espousing her undying love for Kolkata 😆). ToC: (0:00) Introductions (3:14) Who are mental health professionals (6:30) School times; A budding interest (13:45) College times; What did I learn... 🤔 (18:00) Would I recommend psychologist as a career... (22:00) Inter-sectional psychology. Therapy with a cause. (27:15) Money talks 🤑 (34:30) Getting started as a professional (40:00) State of mental health; an on-ground perspective (51:00) Should you go for therapy? (55:30) Bade bade sheher mein, badi badi baatein 😂 (1:02:00) Tech in psychology (1:09:10) Bade bade sheher once again 🤣 (1:07:30) Hazards and misconceptions (1:27:00) Saying bye 👋 Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    1h 31m

  4. 04/24/2022

    Anu Sharma: Traveller, Digital Nomad, and thevirgocompass

    In this episode of Panoptic Conversations, we meet Anu Sharma, part product manager, part Influencer, full traveler 😎. Our free flowing and lively conversation traces her journey (pun!) turning her passion from a once a year trip into a full time gig. ToC: (0:00) Introductions (6:30) Catching the travel bug (11:30) Taking the leap - moving to Manali 🥶 (19:30) Finding a following on Instagram (24:00) Are you a digital nomad? (30:20) Travel vlogging as a full time job (35:00) Influencer Diaries: Content strategy 📸 (46:00) Influencer Diaries: Rapid fire round (55:20) Pro lessons in dissecting a travel itinerary (1:04:00) Safety concerns as a solo female traveler (1:15:00) Kolkata stories (1:18:00) Managing as a vegetarian traveler (1:26:20) Ending thoughts Checkout her handles and share widely.: * https://www.instagram.com/thevirgocompass * https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVirgoCompass Anu recently crossed 20k followers on her Instagram page! Congratulations! 🎊.  Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    1h 34m
  5. Aashay Mehta: GRE, Masters and Sports

    02/13/2022

    Aashay Mehta: GRE, Masters and Sports

    Welcome to the second season of Panoptic Conversations with Tapan and Ishan. Woohoo, feels good to be back! In this season we will have unscripted discussions with our peers and friends who inspire us and we will try to get a sneak peek into their lives.  As our first guest we have Aashay Mehta, our dear friend from BITS Pilani. Aashay is that guy in your college with excellent academic record and yet ever so humble. With a perfect score of 340 in GRE, we discuss Aashay's thoughts on GRE preparations, university selections and most importantly, is Masters abroad worth it? We also deep dive into some interesting topics like the higher education system and end it with some sports banter. We had lots of fun during the conversation, hope you enjoy it too. Cheers! ToC: (0:00) - Introduction (1:30) - GRE prep (19:50) - Choosing university for MS (34:00) - Measuring up academics and industry (42:00) - Aashay and sports (48:00) - Travel experiences (partly ruined by COVID!) Links: 1. Word Power Made Easy - Norman Lewis 2. How Music Got Free - Stephen Witt Live Update: Aashay just received admits from top US universities. Congratulations!

    1h 8m
  6. Content discovery and introspection

    09/12/2021

    Content discovery and introspection

    It has been a long journey and an exciting one to record and release 10 episodes of Panoptic Conversations. In this episode , the last one of the first season, Tapan and Ishan discuss the purpose of starting this podcast i.e their audio journal. They dive deep into analytics of their podcast and go through various metrics displayed on the distribution platform dashboard. They also discuss about the problem of discovery of podcasts and good content on the web in general.  Stay tuned to get a glimpse of the second season, it's going to be fun.

    43 min
  7. Making LinkedIn connections and statistical paradoxes

    08/29/2021

    Making LinkedIn connections and statistical paradoxes

    Tapan and Ishan stumble upon statistical paradoxes in this recording of Panoptic Conversations. They are fascinated by the social network phenomenon that your friends have more friends than you and how, of all things, they'll use this to optimize their LinkedIn connections. They also talk about Simpon's paradox, Zipf's Law, Six degrees of separation and the hilarious Kevin Bacon number. Tune in to this episode and be introduced to an eclectic set of paradoxes and trivia. Links: Why your friends have more friends than you Facebook: Degrees of Separation Simpson's paradox Zipf's Mystery Oracle of Bacon

    41 min
  8. AI voices and virtual celebrities

    08/15/2021

    AI voices and virtual celebrities

    In this recording of Panoptic Conversations, Tapan and Ishan share their fascination for AI voice technology and it's possibilities. From virtual influencers to podcast editing tools using AI voice and from cloning Amitabh Bachan's voice to startups coming up with innovating ways to protect voices, they discuss everything in between. Tune into this episode to hear this informative conversation on this fascinating new technology. Links Guide to synthetic and AI voice Witcher 3 mod using AI voice Preventing voice fraud Virtual influencers AI Voice actors Vernacular.ai

    45 min
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Listen in on Tapan and Ishan discussing various interesting topics they come across in their lives. This podcast is a collection of their telephonic conversations. Stay tuned for spontaneous episodes every week.

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  • Creator
    Tapan and Ishan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tapan and Ishan
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    Panoptic Conversations

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