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Welcome to Expressions, the quintessential podcast from The New Indian Express group! We are here to talk about all things life and lifestyle. We will be touching upon topics like wellness, relationships, parenting, mental health, general health and happiness. Welcome to Expressions!

Aug 10

Pramila Nesargi on Justice, Women’s Rights & Judicial Accountability | Expressions

Disclaimer: Views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of The New Indian Express, its editorial team, or Expressions. What does it take to challenge the system for over six decades? In this episode of Expressions, lawyer and women’s rights advocate Pramila Nesargi speaks candidly about her journey in law, fighting for women’s rights, judicial accountability,access to justice, the Uniform Civil Code and the role of social media in society. From challenging an examiner as an LLM student to taking on powerful institutions, Nesargi reflects on the battles that shaped her career and shares her views on what needs to change in India’s legal and social systems. What to Look For:• Her early battles as a young woman lawyer• Judicial accountability and access to justice• Women’s rights, marriage and equality• Her views on freebies and political welfare schemes• The Uniform Civil Code and women’s rights• Justice delayed and the cost of litigation• The responsibility of social media People & Organisations Mentioned:Justice Somnath IyerJustice Hombay GowdaChanakyaChandraguptaLord BasavannaJustice MalimathSupreme Court of IndiaKarnataka State Bar CouncilKarnataka State Commission for Women.About Pramila Nesargi:Pramila Nesargi is a lawyer, educationist, politician and women’s rights advocate. She has spent decades working in law, public life and social causes, and was the first woman in 50 years to become Chairman of the Karnataka StateBar Council. ABOUT EXPRESSIONSExpressions is a series of thoughtful conversations with the people shaping India's culture, sport and public life. Honest stories, meaningful insights, and the journeys behind the headlines. Connect Instagram: @expressionsbytnie | @newindianexpress | @indulgexpressWebsite: newindianexpress.com
Aug 3

From Hearts to Boardrooms: Dr. Sunita Maheshwari's Purpose-Led Life | Expressions | The New Indian Express

Dr. Sunita Maheshwari, a US Board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist and co-founder of Teleradiology Solutions, shares her remarkable journey from healing newborn hearts to building impactful healthcare innovations. She discusses the challenges and rewards of medical entrepreneurship, the role of AI in medicine, her philosophy of giving and staying grounded, and her unique parenting hacks. The conversation delves into her experiences on the board of India's largest private bank and GlaxoSmithPharma, and her insights on leadership, balance, and making decisions that benefit millions. What to Look For •The balance between medical practice and entrepreneurship •The role of AI in healthcare •The philosophy of giving and groundedness •Entrepreneurial journey without external funding • Practical advice for busy parents on raising logical and empathetic children. • Her simple yet effective approach to making big life decisions. • Lessons on risk-taking, timing and creative growth People and Organizations Mentioned in the Episode •Dr. Arjun Kalyanpur: Dr. Sunita Maheshwari's husband and co-founder. •Saswita Bagchi: Author who wrote about mental disorders. •HDFC Bank: India's largest private bank, where Dr. Maheshwari serves as an independent director. •Teleradiology Solutions: India's largest teleradiology company, co-founded by Dr. Maheshwari. •RxDx: A chain of primary care clinics in Bangalore, founded by Dr. Maheshwari. •People for People: A trust fund started by Dr. Maheshwari for philanthropic work. •Delrad Foundation: Another foundation involved in Dr. Maheshwari's philanthropic efforts. •Yale University: Where Dr. Maheshwari trained in the US. •GlaxoSmithPharma: Where Dr. Maheshwari sits on the board. About Dr. Sunita Maheshwari Dr. Sunita Maheshwari is a Yale-trained, US Board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist and the "Chief Dreamer" co-founder of Teleradiology Solutions and RxDx clinics. With over 30 years of experience, she serves as an Independent Director for HDFC Bank and GSK Pharma. A dedicated philanthropist through the Delrad Foundation, she champions a life built on gratitude, groundedness, and giving. #TheNewIndianExpress #Expressions #HealthcareIndia #InspiringStories #ImpactfulConversations #MedicalEntrepreneurship #MentalHealthAwareness #EmpathyInMedicine
Jul 27

Can One Exam Decide Your Future? | Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil on NEET, Healthcare & Karnataka's Vision

In this episode of Expressions by The New Indian Express, host Neha Sonthalia speaks with Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, Karnataka's Minister for Medical Education, about the future of healthcare, medical education, NEET, AI, public hospitals, organ transplants, nursing, and skill development. Dr. Patil explains why no exam can fully judge a student's capabilities, shares his vision of establishing governmentmedical colleges in every district, discusses Karnataka's leadership in medical education, and explains why communication and compassion are just as importantas clinical knowledge. The conversation also explores free organ transplant facilities, preventive healthcare, AI, employment, and why Indian doctors and nurses continue to earn global respect. 01:10 Welcome Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil 01:28 Surprise Visits to Government Hospitals 03:01 From Doctor to Politician 05:02 Student Life & Academic Pressure 07:09 Why Every District Needs a Government Medical College 10:00 Advice for Students Who Miss NEET Cut-offs 11:02 NEET & Challenges for Rural Students 12:20 Can Exams Measure True Potential? 13:17 Nutrition, Lifestyle Diseases & Prevention 16:26 Fitness & Healthy Living 17:02 Why Compassion Makes Better Doctors 20:06 Communication: A Doctor's Greatest Skill 21:21 Free Organ Transplants & Azim Premji Foundation 25:58 Why Young Doctors Choose Government Hospitals 27:59 Karnataka's 800+ Nursing Colleges 29:38 Why Indian Doctors & Nurses Are Respected Worldwide 31:02 Expanding Children's Healthcare 33:00 Preparing for an Ageing Population 34:26 Digital Health Records 35:09 Prevention vs Treatment 36:58 AI, Jobs & Skill Development 43:17 Germany's Apprenticeship Model 46:31 AI: Threat or Opportunity? 48:29 Learning from Electoral Defeat 50:37 His Vision for Karnataka's Healthcare Future 52:45 Closing Thoughts
Jul 14

Success Isn't About One Business | Mahesh Krishnachari on O'ver Coffee, COVID Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Expressions

Mahesh Krishnachari, founder of O'ver Coffee and Director of VEVRA, joins Expressions for a conversation on entrepreneurship, hospitality, architecture and buildingbusinesses with purpose. From creating one of Bengaluru's most distinctive café and wine destinations to leading industrial projects across India, Mahesh shares how patience, quality and long-term thinking shaped his journey. He talks about working with renowned chef Abhijit Saha, why he waited four years before launching O'ver Coffee, and how the COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to develop IoT-enabled medical isolation pods that later received recognition from the Karnataka government. The conversation also explores European café culture, customer experience, mentorship, business failures and why true success is about creating value wherever you're needed. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why patience matters in entrepreneurship • The story behind O'ver Coffee • How Chef Abhijit Saha shaped the brand • Why customer experience is everything • Lessons from building COVID isolation pods • Why quality should never be compromised • What failure teaches every entrepreneur? • Mahesh's definition of success PEOPLE & PROJECTS FEATURED • Mahesh Krishnachari •O'ver Coffee • VEVRA • Chef Abhijit Saha • 48-H Pizza • COVID Isolation Pods • Dr. K. Sudhakar ABOUT MAHESH Mahesh Krishnachari is the founder of O'ver Coffee and Director of VEVRA, an architecture, engineering and construction company. His work spans hospitality, industrial infrastructure and healthcare innovation, including the development of IoT-enabled medical isolation pods during the COVID-19 pandemic.Follow Mahesh : @maheshkrishnachari @overcoffeeindia @overcoffeesadashivanagar
Jul 7

Kasim Raja — Preventing Crime Before It Happens | Cybercrime, AI & Modern Policing | Expressions | The New Indian Express

Deputy Commissioner of Police Kasim Raja joins Expressions for a conversation on cybercrime, digital safety, AI's role in policing, and the lessons he learned directly from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. With 30 years of service transforming Bangalore's police force through technology and human judgment, he shares practical tips on spotting scams, protecting your digital footprint, and why prevention will always beat punishment. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • The difference between a digital arrest and a real one• How language barriers can stop scammers mid-call• Why criminals will always be one step ahead—and how to stay ahead• The three golden rules of financial transactions and device security• How Dr. Kalam's "prevention mindset" revolutionized policing• Why witness interrogation will always be an art, not an algorithm• The real cost of peer pressure on teenagers' digital footprints • How 30 years of police work doesn't killyour belief in human goodness• The future of crime: What's coming next that doesn't exist yet PEOPLE AND CONCEPTS FEATURED • Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Whose advice shaped his approach to preventive policing• Karnataka Police: Modern policing through technology, heat mapping, and facial recognition• Bangalore City: Where his 30 years transformed public safety through innovation• Digital Arrest Scams: The concept created by criminals that doesn't exist in Indian law • AI and Voice Cloning: How criminals use artificial intelligence to mimic loved ones • MCA Education: His technical background that bridged technology and policing • Crime Prevention Technology: Electronic Bit System and police data digitalization • IPL and World Cup: Large-scale event management with Karnataka Police • Cyber Harassment: Online fraud, cybercrime, and digital safety awareness ABOUT RAJA IMAM KASIM P. Raja Imam Kasim P is Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bangalore City Police, with 30 years of service transforming law enforcement through technology and human intelligence. An MCA graduate, he brings a unique combination of technical expertise and investigative skill to modern policing.From preventing cybercrime to managing large-scale events, he has made Bangalore one of India's safest cities.
Jun 22

‘I Could Have Been Rich’ | Arjun Sajnani on Sunny's, Theatre & Success | Expressions

Theatre director, filmmaker, actor and restaurateur Arjun Sajnani joins Expressions for a conversation on creativity, success, envy, old Bangalore and building a meaningful life. From directing acclaimed productions like The Fire and the Rain and Amadeus to founding Sunny's, one of Bangalore's most iconic restaurants, Arjun reflects on passion, ambition,legacy and why success isn't always measured by wealth. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why success isn't always about becoming wealthy• What Girish Karnad taught Arjun about storytelling• Why theatre demands attention unlike any other art form• The lesson behind Salieri, envy and creative ambition• Why Arjun chose passion over scaling a business• How Bangalore has changed over the decades• The importance of loyalty in hospitality• What makes a meaningful legacy• Lessons on creativity, discipline and purpose People, Projects & Works Featured in This Episode● Arjun Sajnani: Theatre director, filmmaker, actor and founder of Sunny's ● Sunny's: One of Bangalore's most iconic restaurants andthe story behind its creation ● Sunny the Dog: The beloved dog whose arrival inspired thename and identity of Sunny's ● Vivek: Arjun's close friend and business partner, whoplayed a key role in the Sunny's journey ● Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: One of Sunny's earliest customers and supporters, remembered through stories from the restaurant's early days ● Geeta Menon, Vikram and Geetanjali Kirloskar:: Mentioned in the discussion on friendship, community and Bangalore's social circles ● Girish Karnad: Playwright, actor and one of India's most influential literary figures ● The Fire and the Rain: The production that became a turning point in Arjun's theatre career ● Amadeus: The acclaimed play that sparked a discussion on genius, ambition and envy ● Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri: Referenced during a conversation on comparison, self-doubt and artistic excellence ABOUT ARJUNArjun Sajnani is a theatre director, filmmaker, actor and restaurateur best known as the founder of Sunny's. Over the past three decades, he has directed acclaimed stage productions, worked in film and hospitality, and played a significant role in shaping Bangalore's theatre and cultural landscape.
Jun 16

AI Will Replace Marketers, Digital Is a Disaster & Why Hard Work Never Dies | Expressions

Brand strategist, author, and consumer behavior expert Harish Bijoor joins Expressions for a conversation on branding, AI, digital culture, relationships, and the future of work. From his dream of becoming an IAS officer to advising some of India's biggest brands and political campaigns, he shares the lessons that shaped his journey, his views on a rapidly changing world, and why understanding people remains at the heart of every great idea. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why hard work never goes out of fashion• The failure that still motivates Harish today• How AI is changing marketing and business• Why consumer research remains irreplaceable• What makes brands memorable• The hidden costs of digital dependency• Why relationships are becoming more transactional• The importance of continuous learning• How curiosity creates opportunity• Why empathy is a competitive advantage People, Brands & Topics Mentioned • Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Former Prime Minister of India• Neelam Sanjiva Reddy — Former President of India• V. V. Giri — Former President of India• George Fernandes — Former Defence Minister of India• Shiv Khera — Author & Motivational Speaker• Tata Coffee — Indian Coffee Company• Brook Bond Lipton — FMCG Company• Artificial Intelligence (AI)• Brand Positioning• Consumer Behaviour• Political Campaigns• Dating Apps & Relationships• Digital Culture• Rural India Marketing• Leadership & Entrepreneurship ABOUT HARISH BIJOOR Harish Bijoor is a brand strategist, author, business consultant, and consumer behavior expert. Over the years, he has advised leading corporations, startups, political campaigns, and public figures on branding, positioning, market strategy, and consumer insights. Known for his sharp views on marketing, technology, and culture, he continues to be one of India's most influential voices in the world of brands and business. #HarishBijoor #Branding #Marketing #AI #ConsumerBehaviour #ArtificialIntelligence #Thenewindianexpress #Expressions #DigitalCulture #FutureOfWork
Jun 8

Samragnee Bandyopadhyay — Why She Writes About Abuse, Feminism & Real Women | Expressions

Award-winning poet and screenwriter Samragnee Bandyopadhyay joins Expressions for a conversation on feminism, verbal abuse, storytelling, and writing flawed women. From creating Lojja and Noshtoneer to navigatingpublic criticism, creative compromises, and life's unexpected turns, she shares the lessons that shaped her journey from poetry to screenwriting. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why feminism is about inclusion, equality and empathy • How Lajja helped people identify verbal abuse • The storytelling principle behind Samragnee’s "60% rule" • Why ordinary people make the most compelling characters • How teaching and radio shaped her voice as a writer • The emotional challenge of researching MeToo stories • Why she wants to write morally complex female characters • How to navigate criticism while staying true to yourself • Lessons on risk-taking, timing and creative growth People, Projects & Works Featured in This Episode ● Lajja: Acclaimed web series on verbal and linguistic abuse ● Noshtoneer: Series exploring the emotional and familialaftermath of the MeToo movement ● Mukherjee Dar Bou: Award-winning Bengali feature film ● Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar: National literary awardfor Khelnabatir Din Sesh ● Bangla Akademi Award: State literary recognitiondiscussed in relation to merit and public perception ● Political Leader (Samragnee's husband): Referencedduring a discussion on independence, privilege, integrity and public scrutiny ● Jadavpur University: Where she taught Bengali toforeign scholars ● Nusrat Jahan: Actor and Former Politician featured inthe viral dance video story IG: @nusratchirps ● Zinia Sen: Songwriter and friend behind the dancechallenge that went viral ABOUT SAMRAGNEE SamragneeBandyopadhyay is an award-winning Bengali poet, screenwriter, scholar andlyricist. A recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar and KrittibasPuraskar, she is known for works such as Lojja, Noshtoneer, Mukherjee Dar Bou.Her writing explores gender, language, identity, relationships and the everydayrealities of women's lives. Follow Samragnee Instagram: @samragneebandyopadhyay Facebook: @samragneebandyopadhyay LinkedIn: Samragnee Banerjee ABOUT EXPRESSIONS Expressions is a series of thoughtful conversations with thepeople shaping India's culture, sport and public life. Honest stories, meaningful insights, and the journeys behind the headlines.

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The New Indian Express
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2025 - 2026
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105
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The Expressions Podcast

The Expressions Podcast

Episodes

Pramila Nesargi on Justice, Women’s Rights & Judicial Accountability | Expressions

From Hearts to Boardrooms: Dr. Sunita Maheshwari's Purpose-Led Life | Expressions | The New Indian Express

Can One Exam Decide Your Future? | Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil on NEET, Healthcare & Karnataka's Vision

Success Isn't About One Business | Mahesh Krishnachari on O'ver Coffee, COVID Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Expressions

Kasim Raja — Preventing Crime Before It Happens | Cybercrime, AI & Modern Policing | Expressions | The New Indian Express

‘I Could Have Been Rich’ | Arjun Sajnani on Sunny's, Theatre & Success | Expressions

AI Will Replace Marketers, Digital Is a Disaster & Why Hard Work Never Dies | Expressions

Samragnee Bandyopadhyay — Why She Writes About Abuse, Feminism & Real Women | Expressions

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