The Expressions Podcast

The New Indian Express

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!

  1. 3d ago

    Where Is Karnataka’s Food Grain Going? Rizwan Arshad Answers | Expressions | The New Indian Express

    In this episode of Expressions, we speak with Rizwan Arshad, Karnataka’s Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, about the challenges of governance and the issues affecting everyday citizens.From gaps in Karnataka’s food distribution system and preventing food grain black marketing to the proposed social media restrictions for children under 16, he shares his views on the changes needed. He also opens up about losing two Lok Sabha elections, overcoming setbacks, farmers’ concerns and the importance of inclusive development.Watch the full conversation for an insightful discussion on politics, public service and Karnataka’s future.#rizwanarshad #karnatakapolitics #karnatakagovernment #karnatakanews #expressions #fooddistribution #socialmediaban #SocialMediaBanForChildren #thenewindianexpress ___________________________________________________________________________We are active on social media! Follow us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenewindianxpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newindianexpressFacebook: https://facebook.com/thenewindianxpress X: https://x.com/NewIndianXpressAPP: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thenewindianexpress.androidStay updated with our Apps: For Android users: http://bit.ly/2EdIaWWiOS users: https://apple.co/2SrVdHfFor more videos: http://www.newindianexpress.com/videosFor all the important news: http://www.newindianexpress.com/

    Where Is Karnataka’s Food Grain Going? Rizwan Arshad Answers | Expressions | The New Indian Express

  2. Oct 30

    Samhita Arni on Sita, the Ramayana & Life Lessons from the Mahabharata|Expressions

    What can the Ramayana and Mahabharata teach us about courage, identity, failure and being human? In this episode of Expressions, acclaimed author and storyteller Samhita Arni joins us for a thoughtful conversation about Indian mythology, childhood struggles, creativity and finding meaning in life's difficult moments. From retelling the Ramayana through Sita's eyes in Sita's Ramayana to exploring the human dilemmas at the heart of the Mahabharata, Samhita shares why our ancient stories continue to challenge the way we think about gender, relationships and society. She also opens up about growing up with bullying and learning difficulties, how writing became a space for imagination, rebuilding after difficult experiences, following your passion and finding joy in everyday life. The conversation also explores changing ideas of masculinity, the role of AI in understanding ancient wisdom, and how each of us can become the hero of our own story. ABOUT EXPRESSIONS Expressions is a New Indian Express video series featuring conversations with people shaping society, politics, business, culture and public life. Connect with Expressions: @expressionsbytnieConnect with The New Indian Express: @newindianexpress Website: newindianexpress.com

    Samhita Arni on Sita, the Ramayana & Life Lessons from the Mahabharata|Expressions

  3. Oct 30

    Can You Really Spot a Fake Handloom Saree? | Pavithra Muddaya | Expressions

    A saree can be more than something you wear. It can carry a memory, a family story, a craft and generations of knowledge. In this episode of Expressions, Neha sits down with Pavithra Muddaya of Vimor to explore the world behind India's hand loom traditions. Pavithra talks about the weavers who created extraordinary mathematical and geometric techniques, the growing difficulty of recognizing genuine hand loom, and why so much of the knowledge behind our textiles risks being forgotten. She also shares the deeply personal story of Vimor — how it began with her mother, why they never felt the need to build hundreds of stores, and how decades of trust with customers and weavers shaped the brand. From a grandmother's old saree kept inside a trunk to a museum filled with donated family heirlooms, Pavithra reminds us that preserving heritage doesn't always mean keeping it untouched. Sometimes, it simply means wearing it, using it and passing the story on. ABOUT EXPRESSIONS Expressions is a New Indian Express video series featuring conversations with people shaping society, politics, business, culture and public life. Connect with Expressions: @expressionsbytnie Connect with The New Indian Express: @newindianexpress Website: newindianexpress.com #Expressions #PavithraMuddaya #Vimor #IndianTextiles #Handloom #IndianHandloom #SareeHeritage #TextileHeritage #Weavers #IndianCraft

    Can You Really Spot a Fake Handloom Saree? | Pavithra Muddaya | Expressions

  4. Oct 12

    What Your Child Really Needs Before Age 6 | Helen Issar on Early Childhood | Expressions

    #parenting #childdevelopment #earlychildhoodeducation What do children really need in their first six years?In this episode of Expressions, Neha speaks to Helen Issar, Founder & Director of Papagoya Education, about screen-free parenting, healthy routines, tantrums, emotional regulation and the power of play.Helen explains why children thrive on routine, why parents should rethink constantly saying “no”, and why a child’s obsession with trains, cars or dinosaurs could actually be a sign of deep curiosity and learning.She also shares what children need to develop in an AI-driven world — resilience, curiosity, adaptability, communication and human connection.Watch the full episode for practical insights on raising confident, curious and emotionally healthy children.ABOUT EXPRESSIONSExpressions is a New Indian Express video series featuring conversations with people shaping society, politics, business, culture and public life.Connect with Expressions: @expressionsbytnieConnect with The New Indian Express: @newindianexpressWebsite: newindianexpress.com#screentimemanagement #expressions #thenewindianexpress ExpressionsbyTNIE

    What Your Child Really Needs Before Age 6 | Helen Issar on Early Childhood | Expressions

  5. Oct 5

    The Untold Story of Bengaluru’s Waste Pickers | Nalini Shekar | Expressions | The New Indian Express

    Where does our waste go, and who keeps our cities clean?In this episode of Expressions by The New Indian Express, we speak with Nalini Shekar, co-founder of Hasiru Dala, about her work with waste pickers and their contribution to Bengaluru’s waste management and recycling system.Nalini discusses how waste pickers help the city save an estimated ₹84 crore annually in waste collection and transportation costs, their fight for dignity and official identity cards, and how their work has influenced waste management policies.She also shares her decade-long experience working with survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking in the US, her return to India, and how zero-waste Indian weddings can create employment opportunities.Watch the full episode to understand the people behind our recycling system and the future of sustainable waste management.Guest: Nalini Shekar | Co-founder, Hasiru Dala#NaliniShekar #HasiruDala #Recycling #ZeroWaste #Bengaluru #Expressions #TheNewIndianExpress #WasteManagement #WastePickers #Sustainability

    The Untold Story of Bengaluru’s Waste Pickers | Nalini Shekar | Expressions | The New Indian Express

  6. Sep 22

    Arun Kumar HG on Art, Waste, SARA & Saving the Western Ghats | Expressions | The New Indian Express

    What happens when an artist steps out of the studio and into the land? And can art help us understand what we consume, how we live and what we are losing? In this episode of Expressions, sculptor and installation artist Arun Kumar HG talks about his journey from urban art to working closely with agriculture, ecology and the Western Ghats. Arun discusses why he calls himself a “student of the environment” rather than an environmentalist, how he moved away from studio-based practice, and how restoring a barren patch of family land led to the creation of SARA Centre. The conversation also explores his use of waste and discarded materials in art, including plastic and discarded pizza boxes, and why he believes materials should tell their own story. Arun talks about SARA’s work with farmers, artists, teachers and students, the importance of creating cultural and knowledge centres outside cities, and the preservation of traditional rice varieties through its seed bank. He also shares his thoughts on the Western Ghats, biodiversity, development and why people should understand the draft notification before forming an opinion. ABOUT ARUN KUMAR HG Arun Kumar H.G. is a sculptor and installation artist and the founder of SARA (Sustainable Alternative for Rural Accord) Centre, a platform bringing together artists, farmers, teachers, students and others to explore ecology, agriculture and sustainable living. #ArunKumarHG #ArunKumar #IndianArt #ContemporaryArt #Sculpture #InstallationArt #ArtAndEcology #WesternGhats #WesternGhatsConservation #Ecology #SustainableLiving #SeedBank #RiceVarieties #Karnataka #Expressions #TheNewIndianExpress

    Arun Kumar HG on Art, Waste, SARA & Saving the Western Ghats | Expressions | The New Indian Express

  7. Sep 12

    Why India’s judiciary is in crisis? A.S. Ponnanna on the justice system

    What happens when a senior advocate steps from the courtroom into politics? In this episode of Expressions, A.S. Ponnanna, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and senior advocate, reflects on his journey from law to public life — and the questions it raises about Karnataka’s judiciary, governance, politics and society. From the challenges facing India’s justice system and why people hesitate to become judges, to the role of competent public institutions and legal advice in political decision-making, Ponnanna offers an insider’s perspective. He also discusses the Governor’s role, politically significant cases including the 2010 Karnataka disqualification case, the Cauvery water dispute and Bengaluru’s dependence on the KRS. The conversation also turns to his roots in Kodagu, Kuppayachale and Talakaveri — and why sacred spaces must be approached with respect, not merely as tourist destinations. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Expressions with A.S. Ponnanna on Spotify. #ASPonnanna #DKShivakumar #KarnatakaPolitics #Karnataka #Expressions #TheNewIndianExpress #Judiciary

    Why India’s judiciary is in crisis? A.S. Ponnanna on the justice system

  8. Aug 31

    Krishna Byre Gowda on Bengaluru’s Growth, Traffic, Weather & Future | Expressions | The New Indian Express

    Bengaluru has grown rapidly — but what has the city gained, and what has it lost along the way?In this episode of Expressions, Krishna Byre Gowda, Karnataka’s Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development shares about the city’s explosive growth, traffic, changing weather, infrastructure, urbanisation and future.From returning to India after his father’s death to entering public life, Gowda reflects on his journey and the responsibility of serving a city as complex and ambitious as Bengaluru.The conversation explores the cost of Bengaluru’s growth, the environmental and social impact of rapid urbanisation, rising vehicle ownership and why the city continues to attract talent, technology, investment and Global Capability Centres (GCCs).Gowda also shares his perspective on age versus experience in politics, what voters should really look for in a political leader, the importance of intent and sincerity in public life, and why he believes Bengaluru continues to remain ahead of competing cities such as Hyderabad and Chennai.He also opens up about the challenges of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), the pressure of governing Bengaluru and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.In this episode:• Krishna Byre Gowda’s journey from Washington to public life• The challenges of governing Bengaluru• Bengaluru’s traffic and infrastructure crisis• What happened to Bengaluru’s famous weather?• The environmental and social cost of rapid urbanisation• Why Bengaluru continues to attract talent and investment• Bengaluru vs Hyderabad and Chennai• Age vs experience in politics• What voters should look for in a leader• The future of Bengaluru and the Greater Bengaluru Authority• Krishna Byre Gowda on his political legacyChapters01:07 – Introduction: Krishna Byre Gowda on Bengaluru01:49 – Why He Returned to India From Washington03:09 – Nobody Is Indispensable04:33 – The Responsibility of Public Office05:55 – When Bengaluru Makes You Run Out of Air06:09 – Bengaluru Is Like a Treadmill07:15 – Is Bengaluru Going to Choke?08:07 – What Keeps Him Going?08:50 – The Challenges of the Greater Bengaluru Authority10:27 – Why He Keeps Trying Every Day11:34 – Six Consecutive Terms & Public Trust13:02 – Does Age Matter in Politics?14:45 – Capacity vs Experience in Politics15:23 – The Importance of Sincerity in Public Life16:48 – Who Took Bengaluru’s Weather From Us?18:50 – How Bengaluru Changed After 199519:25 – Bengaluru’s Exploding Vehicle Population21:11 – Why Bengaluru Still Attracts Everyone22:22 – Bengaluru vs Hyderabad & Chennai22:48 – Why Bengaluru Is Still Winning24:34 – The Race for Talent, Investment & Startups25:19 – What Will His Legacy Be?About the GuestKrishna Byre Gowda is Karnataka’s Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development and a senior Congress politician. He has held several portfolios in the Karnataka government, including Agriculture, Rural Development, Law & Parliamentary Affairs and Revenue. He has represented Karnataka on the GST Council and has served multiple terms as an MLA.Follow Krishna Byre Gowda: Instagram (@krishna_byregowda)Facebook (@krishnabyregowda.official)Youtube Krishna Byre GowdaAbout Expressions is a New Indian Express video series featuring conversations with people shaping society, politics, business, culture and public life.ConnectInstagram: @expressionsbytnieInstagram: @newindianexpressInstagram: @indulgexpressWebsite: newindianexpress.com#krishnabyregowda #bengaluru #expressions #greaterbengaluru #bengalurutraffic #karnataka

    Krishna Byre Gowda on Bengaluru’s Growth, Traffic, Weather & Future | Expressions | The New Indian Express
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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!

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    The New Indian Express
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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