Beyond the Optics with Tulip Nandu

Tulip Nandu
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The main purpose of this podcast is to help build curiosity amongst the listeners on the various realms of topics that I will be discussing on the pod. It is also to challenge the status quo and go beyond the optics into the nitty gritty of the topic and get a larger and a different perspective.I'll be talking about Finance, Economic Policies, Politics, self-help and all the learnings I  have gathered from everyday life. The broad-based topics will be a gateway to go beyond the optics and give a more balanced view, a contrarian view and how we can adapt and learn from them and most importantly apply in our day to day life. I'll try to cut through the noise, be objective and use scientific research to show how these learnings and their implementation lead to sustained self growth. 

  1. 09/22/2025

    Ep20: Tiny Needles, Big Impact: Acupuncture & Self-Healing with Dr. Jasmine Modi

    Today’s guest is Dr Jasmine Modi — PhD, gold-medalist in Oriental Medicine and founder of Mumbai’s Acu-Shastra clinic. With 28 years of practice, she blends classical Chinese meridian theory with Ayurvedic wisdom, treats everyone from celebrities to post-chemo patients, and co-leads research at Tata Memorial Hospital on acupuncture for neuropathy. jasminemodi.com Settle in— as we explore how the tiniest needles spark outsized healing, from easing chronic pain and balancing hormones to boosting stress resilience, and stick around for quick acupressure tips you can put to work before the outro rolls.

    35 min

  2. 07/08/2025

    Ep19: From Pahalgam to Power: India’s Strategic Shift with Sandip Ghose

    In this hard-hitting episode, returning guest Sandip Ghose joins us to reflect on the brutal April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and India's powerful response that followed. We dive into the evolution of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, the shifting nature of India’s military and strategic doctrine, and whether these threats could derail India’s dream of becoming a Viksit Bharat. From 1971 to Balakot, and now the targeted retaliation on terror camps, we unpack what these turning points say about India's preparedness, political messaging, and global standing. Sandip also discusses the role of intelligence, the media war, domestic political noise, and how India is navigating this volatile geopolitical landscape—all while chasing economic growth and global relevance. A candid, layered conversation about security, strategy, and India's future.

    42 min

  3. 05/19/2025

    Ep18: Purvi Unplugged: The CID Diaries with Ansha Sayed

    Welcome to “Purvi Files,” the podcast where nostalgia meets mystery! In this podcast episode, I bring you closer than ever to the stories, emotions, and unforgettable moments from India’s longest-running crime show, CID. And who better to guide us through this journey than Ansha Sayed, the face behind the fearless officer Purvi? From busting criminals on screen to building lifelong memories off screen, Ansha opens up about her personal journey, her experiences on set, and the bond she shares with the iconic CID team. Listen in as we unlock the behind-the-scenes world of CID like never before!

    23 min

  4. 07/09/2024

    Ep17: Post election challenges and India's Growth Story - Part II with Sandip Ghose

    This is part II of my conversation with Sandip Ghose. In this part we look at  the growth story of India and what are the challenges for the new Government. Just a disclaimer, this was recorded before 4th June Election results, since then Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed a third term in office but results delivered a far narrower than expected victory for his party the BJP. The results indicated that Mr. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party,  won by far the most parliamentary seats, and that he would become only the second Indian leader to start a third straight term. But it would need to rely on smaller parties in its coalition to form a government.

    27 min

  5. 06/03/2024

    Ep16: Largest Show of Democracy - Indian Elections Part I with Sandip Ghose

    After three fiery months of nonstop politicking, the grandest show of democracy in human history, is finally drawing to a close. With the elections almost over and the results less than 10 days away, uncertainty regarding the poll outcome will continue until 4th June, when it will be announced, although exit polls on 1st June after the final phase should provide some clarity on the likely results.  This general election has been reduced to a choice between the well oiled election power house the BJP qua the NDA and an assemble cast of misfits. It was freely contested, by and large seamless in execution at the administrative level, and digital, that it has now firmly established itself as the gold standard globally. So, what is the state of play as we enter the last phase of polling and what can we expect post 4th June when the dust settles and the elected constituents get to the grind. To discuss that and much more in this podcast we have Mr. Sandip Ghose who is a writer, political affairs Commentator and can see him in various debates and talk shows like the Sunday Club with Advaita Kala.  This is Part I where we looked at the overall electoral process leading up to the election, during the six phases, the challenges and the campaigning by political parties.

    22 min

  6. 10/30/2023

    Ep15: Going beyond the optics and decoding the past, present and future of economic growth with Arvind Mallik

    As we wind down this year, let us look back and contemplate the past year in terms of economic growth and discuss what's the outlook for the upcoming year. In September 2023, financial well being sentiment found much needed stability, although the Fed held rates and signaled elevated rates for longer, but there are some who predict the  US. economic growth will buckle under mounting headwinds early next year with a shallow recession. That's what Nouriel Roubini and others have predicted. Real GDP will grow at about 2. 2 percent and then fall to about 0. 8%. The consumer spending actually held up despite the elevated inflation and high interest rates in the past , couple of months and the growth that seemed to be weakened in the first quarter also bounced back in Q2.  All those are the numbers, but to package all that I have with me on my pod today, Mr. Arvind Mallik. He's the managing partner of KMF Investments which is a pure pay for performance private investment partnership based out of Denton, Texas. KMF seeks a long term capital appreciation by investing in companies whose intrinsic value is significantly higher than the market price. And since its founding in 2008 KMF has found opportunities in the world dominating franchises, hard assets below replacement cost businesses at large, discounts to liquidation value, and firms with beneficial exposure to rising interest rates. The whole concept behind this is retaining value and increasing the value addition as we call it in finance terms. And Mr. Malik has education to back it up with a degree in chemical engineering  and bioengineering from  UC Berkeley, and also has a MS in chemical engineering from MIT.

    38 min

  7. 05/14/2023

    Ep14: Mother's Day Special - Discussing important aspects of Women's Health with Dr. Mala Mahendroo

    As mothers day fast approaches there are many things a mom looks forward to, but this time round I urge listeners to encourage them to a different kind of gift - the gift of health and well being. In this episode we will be discussing some important aspects of women's health with Ms. Mala Mahendroo, PhD who is a  faculty at UT Southwestern Medical Center.  She is a reproductive biologist and her lab has focused on trying to answer the question that are critical to pregnancy and a major complication of pregnancy, which is preterm birth,  focusing specifically on the cervix.

    15 min

  8. 03/03/2023

    Ep13: India's Amrit Kaal Budget and future economic prospects with Financial expert Rtn. Chetan Joshi

    Hello listeners and welcome to the first episode of the year and it’s befitting to talk about money, economics, and what the future holds for India from the macro economics perspective for this year and in the 5-10 year time horizon. In this episode we would specifically discuss the last full budget presented on February 1st 2023 by Mrs. Nirmala Sitaraman, before India heads for the 2024 general elections. For discussing the key takeaways from the budget and looking at the economic growth of India I have with me Mr. Chetan Joshi who is the director of MONDIAL MMX Financial a Mumbai based Life Goal Planning & Multi Financial Product Distribution firm. Chetan has more than two Decades of experience in Financial field & more then 21 years of experience on the technology front. He is one of rare breed of person to have deep knowledge & hands on experience in the field of Finance & Technology. I hope you’ll enjoy the episode.

    23 min
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The main purpose of this podcast is to help build curiosity amongst the listeners on the various realms of topics that I will be discussing on the pod. It is also to challenge the status quo and go beyond the optics into the nitty gritty of the topic and get a larger and a different perspective.I'll be talking about Finance, Economic Policies, Politics, self-help and all the learnings I  have gathered from everyday life. The broad-based topics will be a gateway to go beyond the optics and give a more balanced view, a contrarian view and how we can adapt and learn from them and most importantly apply in our day to day life. I'll try to cut through the noise, be objective and use scientific research to show how these learnings and their implementation lead to sustained self growth. 

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