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Bridge India’s Voices podcast is where we discover change-makers and engage with diaspora around the world to discover their relationship with India. It's hosted by comedy writer Ali-Asghar Abedi and former diplomat, entrepreneur and civil society player Mark Runacres.
Bridge India is a platform that seeks to highlight and celebrate India's nuances, to help India-watchers understand the country better.
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Growing the no-shore business model
The pandemic has changed working patterns for a generation. The traditional model of five days in the office is unlikely to return in many industries.
We speak to technology innovator Bankim Chandra on how he scaled his IT firm to over 1,000 staff globally through a no-shore model. He talks about how vital in-person communication still in, and how their employee wellbeing today have an increased focus on holisitic employee welfare, including having the right mental health in a remote working world.
Hosted by journalist and comedy writer based in New York Ali-Asghar Abedi.
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Rediscovering my Jammu roots
Jammu and Kashmir is a region not familiar to most Indians and non-Indians alike.
We speak to journalist Venus Upadhayaya, who was born in Jammu and whose ancestral home is in a village in the lower shivalik ranges that are also home to the Dogra/Pahadi culture. Her ancestral home has always fascinated her and this episode showcases her journey to discover her roots.
Hosted by former diplomat, entrepreneur and civil society player Mark Runacres.
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Opportunities and barriers for Indians in literary fiction
Sarah Jessica Parker wants you to read her writings. And her first book was named one of the Best Books of 2018 by Washington Post, NPR, People, Buzzfeed and others.
We speak to author Fatima Farheen Mirza, who talks about a change in representation for South Asians in literary fiction, assigning labels in ethnic stories and how A Place for Us is a deeply moving and resonant story of love, identity, and belonging.
Hosted by journalist and comedy writer based in New York Ali-Asghar Abedi.
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Scaling a global education business
The demand for education in India is growing exponentially.
We speak to higher education entrepreneur Dr Manish Malhotra, who has scaled up his education and edtech business across Australia, New Zealand, India and now the UK and Canada. He talks about his approach to business, giving learners what they want, and India’s new National Education Policy.
Hosted by former diplomat, entrepreneur and civil society player Mark Runacres.
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India’s defence and security relationships
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s anticipated visit to London this year will be the first such visit to the UK in 20 years.
We speak to Rahul Roy-Chaudhury, who leads the IISS’ South Asia research programme. His expertise is India’s neighbourhood foreign and security policies; Pakistan, Afghanistan and regional security; counter-extremism and terrorism; regional nuclear matters; and the Indian Ocean. He says the bilateral side of the UK-India defence relationship has been underperforming. He also sees green shoots for the opening up of trade between India and Pakistan.
Hosted by former diplomat, entrepreneur and civil society player Mark Runacres.
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Are we are in a motivational mess today?
Many of us feel like we are going through the motions – as workers, managers, spouses and partners, parents and citizens. We feel jaded and unhappy with the organisations we are part of, whether that’s the company we work for or our child’s school.
We speak to motivation expert Sharath, who applies the concepts of Purpose, Autonomy and Mastery to help us see our motivation in these key life areas in a radically new light.
Hosted by former diplomat, entrepreneur and civil society player Mark Runacres.
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