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Go-Beyond Podcast

30 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Laughter, nostalgia, wit and reflection - These are some ingredients that can truly elevate a conversation. Add some stories and insights and you have an aural experience like no other; a conversation that's destined to Go-Beyond. Join us as we indulge in such insightful conversations with our guests and go beyond the surface to uncover the extraordinary - Only on the Go-Beyond Podcast.

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The Spicy Symphony: Unravelling the science of food with Ashok Krish

February 01, 2024 10:30 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

‘Science is a process and a language’ — a thought instilled by his grand uncle fundamentally transformed the way Ashok Krish looks at everyday life. Being an author of ‘Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking’ and the Global Head of Digital Workplace at TCS, Ashok has donned many hats effortlessly, from a software engineer to a social media influencer, debunking myths and sharing the science of Indian cuisine, popularly known as Masala Lab. Furthermore, he has built a loyal following on hi...

Saving the planet WITHOUT going out of style - How Anish Malpani makes sunglasses from plastic packs.

September 12, 2023 06:30 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

From giving financial advice to social enterprise entrepreneurs in Guatemala, to becoming one himself, Anish Malpani’s journey has been rewarding, not just to the waste-pickers in India, but to the planet. A former finance professional left his lucrative job in New York to start ‘Ashaya,’ a social enterprise that helps increase the value of waste though deep tech solutions. One such solution is their brand ‘WITHOUT,’ that provides sunglasses made from recycled plastic packets. Join us as we ...

Debunking astrology myths with logic: Nitesh Tanwar's mission to change the perception of astrology

July 05, 2023 09:30 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about the subject of astrology with Nitesh Tanwar, The Logical Astrologer. Fascinated by the workings of the universe and the logic behind the impact it has on human lives, Nitesh has been curious about the field of astrology ever since he was diagnosed with an illness. Soon enough, he delved deeper into the concepts and began questioning the traditional methods of astrology and its accuracy. He is now on a mission to revolutionize the f...

Going Beyond Cricket - The legacy of the man behind wheelchair cricket in India

February 14, 2023 09:30 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

After a major accident during his service in the Indian Air Force, Squadron Leader Abhai Pratap Singh, found himself at a unique juncture in his life where a disability caused by the mishap gave him the right push to take on the mission of empowering several people from the disabled community.  While most wheelchair bound individuals gravitated towards sports such as basketball, Abhai presented the community with a sport closest to Indians and laid the foundations of Wheelchair Cricket Indi...

Calculations, Consternations and Cures!: Solving Math Phobia with the fastest human calculator Neelkantha Bhanu Prakash

December 22, 2022 01:30 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

At the age of 5, Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash in his own words was good at Math, however not fantastic. Fast-forward to age 13 he bagged the title of India’s fastest human calculator and by 15 he became the world’s fastest human calculator beating the greats like Shakuntala Devi and Scott Flansburg. Titled by BBC as ‘The Usain Bolt of Mathematics’, participating in competitive Math exams gave him that adrenaline rush and made him love the process of solving complex calculations mentally. Tune-...

Navigating the spaceship of life: Jaykumar Vaidya’s interstellar journey from Mumbai's slums to NASA.

November 07, 2022 08:30 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Jaykumar’s fascination with space began with intriguing movies on aliens and extra-terrestrial bodies. To satiate his curiosity, his younger self was determined to become a scientist and do whatever it takes to realise this dream. As he grew up, he faced challenges and hardships of all kinds but whenever life gave him lemons, he made sure to turn them into interesting science experiments. Tune in as we take the road less travelled to space with Jaykumar Vaidya and listen to his inspiring jo...

Trial By Bubbles: Shaan Lalwani’s journey towards making Coco Custo, an eco-friendly detergent.

August 30, 2022 11:30 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Disturbed by the state of eroding coral reefs while doing her advanced open water dives in Mauritius, Shaan discovered that the run-off from cleaning chemicals used at resorts were affecting the marine life in the oceans surrounding them. The incident left a strong desire in her to bring about a change in this direction and encouraged her to opt for a sustainable living approach. Tune-in to find out how Shaan Lalwani laid the foundation for Coco Custo.

Trial By Bubbles: Shaan Lalwani’s journey towards making Coco Custo, an eco-friendly detergent.

August 30, 2022 11:30 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Disturbed by the state of eroding coral reefs while doing her advanced open water dives in Mauritius, Shaan discovered that the run-off from cleaning chemicals used at resorts were affecting the marine life in the oceans surrounding them. The incident left a strong desire in her to bring about a change in this direction and encouraged her to opt for a sustainable living approach. Tune-in to find out how Shaan Lalwani laid the foundation for Coco Custo.

Of life’s Symphonies and Rhythms with the One Man Band – Gladson Peter

July 20, 2022 07:30 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

A moving orchestra to some and a one man band to others, Gladson Peter has mastered over 45 musical instruments and invented a set-up that allows him to play 13 of them at once. This incredible feat, however, didn’t come easy to him as he had to battle a severe lung disease impacting his ability to strike a chord with even a single instrument. Tune in as we go through the highs and lows of his instrumental journey and understand how he came up with the idea of one man band.

Navigating choppy waters: Bhakti Sharma’s journey of becoming India's first open water swimmer

May 02, 2022 06:30 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Despite growing up in the desert state of Rajasthan, India, at the tender age of 14-years, Bhakti Sharma dived into the world of open water swimming and embarked on a journey to conquer all five oceans across the world. Starting her journey from swimming across the English channel at the age of 16 to breaking records in the chilling 1 degree Celsius Antarctic waters, in her own words, she has grown and transformed through the process.  Join us as we deep dive with our guest and learn about ...

Cleaning up the mountain ranges with environmentalist and Healing Himalayas founder, Pradeep Sangwan

March 25, 2022 08:30 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MB

Environmentalist, trekker and founder, Healing Himalayas, Pradeep Sangwan is a simple man with a simple mission. In this episode he recollects his most unforgettable trekking experiences from cleaning up garbage piling up at the busiest mountain trails, to sharing hearty meals with the warmest locals, Pradeep delves deep into his passion for inspiring others to undo the damages of the numerous adventure schedules.  Join us on a journey to uncover the truth of undertaking great climbs and ac...

Serendipity by Design - an accidental career turned success story with Sunita Kohli

February 21, 2022 06:30 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

National award-winning architectural restorer & designer Padma Shri awardee Sunita Kohli, takes us through the journey of giving architectural national treasures a new lease of life. From literature to travel, Sunita dissects the diverse set of art forms which shaped her design philosophy, lauded today across the world.  Tune in to get a feel of the creative process of breathing new life into some of the most celebrated edifices globally. 

The voice of Unheard Miracles: In conversation with animal communicator Fatema Zahra

January 19, 2022 07:30 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

After discovering her ability to communicate with animals, Fatema Zahra made it her purpose to use this unique gift to help and give animals a much-needed voice. With hours of practice and continuous efforts over the years Fatema with her rare skill has become one of the most renowned animal communicators in the world today. Tune in as we get a glimpse into her life and discover what important messages and life lessons our animal friends have to teach us.

Within Arm's Reach: Discussing affordable assistive technology with Symbionic’s co-founder, Rishi Krishna

December 03, 2021 06:30 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

After losing a limb to an unfortunate accident, Rishi Krishna came to the realization that his life had now forever changed. But providence proved potent, because when he was faced with a bank-breaking choice of functional prosthetics, his innate problem-solving acumen came through. Rather than settle for one “less-than”, Rishi 3D printed his own bionic arm - one that was 30 times cheaper and more functional than the imported ones!  Tune in as we unravel Rishi Krishna’s inspiring journey of...

Galaxies, Faith and Science with Astronomer Fr. Richard D'Souza

November 04, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

The Indian astronomer from the Vatican Observatory who’s set out to answer the questions beyond the earthly realm, Fr. Richard D'Souza talks about science, faith and the journey towards his path breaking discovery about the M32p in this special episode. Navigate the tales from the world of astronomy - from comradery to discoveries.   Join us as we discover the secrets of the universe and the life of this astronomer-priest Fr. Richard D'Souza.

Galaxies, Faith and Science with Astronomer Fr. Richard D'Souza

November 04, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

The Indian astronomer from the Vatican Observatory who’s set out to answer the questions beyond the earthly realm, Fr. Richard D'Souza talks about science, faith and the journey towards his path breaking discovery about the M32p in this special episode. Navigate the tales from the world of astronomy - from comradery to discoveries.   Join us as we discover the secrets of the universe and the life of this astronomer-priest Fr. Richard D'Souza.

Striking the right balance: Reflecting on the art of mixology with Ami Shroff

November 04, 2021 08:30 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Challenging her own boundaries and entering a profession usually unheard of, especially for women, freelance flair bartender and renowned mixologist Ami Shroff talks about breaking stereotypes and takes us through her unconventional journey. Join us as we peek into this stirring journey in the life of freelance flair bartender Ami Shroff.

Smashing it on and off the court: Manasi Joshi's journey to becoming world para-badminton champion

August 19, 2021 09:30 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Shaping her own destiny after meeting with an unfortunate accident and determined to make a change, Manasi Joshi talks about her life experiences, defying challenges head-on one serve at a time. World para-badminton champion Manasi Joshi shares her incredible journey of becoming a para-badminton world champion and going beyond her limits to win medals across the globe.  Join us on an insightful journey to learn more about India's first para-badminton world champion.

Making every grain count: Dr. Agnes Kalibata, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit

July 15, 2021 12:30 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Taking us through her nostalgic journey from her refugee camp days to being appointed as the Minister of Agriculture in Rwanda, Dr. Agnes Kalibata - Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit is one of the global leaders changing the food system landscape. Join us in an invigorating conversation, where we dive deeper into her dynamic journey and discover how she undertook one of the major responsibilities to Go-Beyond the test of times and emerge as a global f...

The tree-hugger: Shubhendu Sharma’s Miyawaki adaptation

May 29, 2021 03:30 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Engineer turned entrepreneur Shubhendu Sharma in his mission to reclaim nature’s lost native forests, quit a high paying job to plant trees for the rest of his life. Going beyond with his unconventional idea, he and his team have planted around 160 forests in the last 10 years. In this episode, Sharma takes us through his journey from Toyota to Afforestt, his relationship with nature, intricacies that go into building a forest and his unique experiences.  Join us on an insightful journey wi...

Forgotten Treasures: Rummaging the dustbins of time with Dr. Vikram Sampath

April 29, 2021 08:30 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Notable historian, bestselling author, student of Carnatic classical vocal music and regular columnist, Dr. Vikram Sampath is a man of talents galore. Subjects related to history, music, art and culture are close to his heart. In this captivating episode, he paints us a picture of his journey rummaging through the hidden pages of India's history books and tells us about his endeavour towards illuminating the lives of some of India’s forgotten names thrown away into the dustbins of time. His ...

Putting ink to paper: Writing in the margins with Samit Basu

March 15, 2021 09:30 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

At the age of 23-years, this young man chose to become a writer, letting his life’s experiences shape his characters and the stories he’s weaved before us. Going beyond the veil of ink and paper, Samit Basu takes us through his creative process, his challenges and the road to his triumphs as a writer. Join us as we journey through the mind of novelist and film-maker, Samit Basu, the Duck of Dystopia.

Natural instinct or instinctively natural? Journey into the wild with Bittu Sahgal

February 25, 2021 04:30 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

40 years ago, in the midst of the resplendent Ranthambore National Park in India, one man discovered his true purpose. This man not only went on to pioneer one of India's oldest wildlife magazines for kids but also took it upon himself to champion the forefront of wildlife conservation. Join our journey into the wild and beyond with the founder of Sanctuary Nature Foundation, Bittu Sahgal.

Getting nutty over English with Sumanto Chattopadhyay a.k.a. The English Nut

February 08, 2021 12:30 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. But it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In this episode, we navigate the vast labyrinth of English with the man who has taken it upon himself to share his knowledge and mastery of the language with the rest of the world in his inimitable style - Sumanto Chattopadhyay a.k.a. The English Nut!

A journey of voices and life choices: On the mic with HrishiKay

January 24, 2021 11:30 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Producer. Presenter. Award-winning podcast and radio show host. Voice artist. Entrepreneur. Hrishi has more titles and accolades to his name than one could count. In this episode, the man of many talents manifests as the man of many experiences as he reminisces his time as a rising tennis star, his journey to the mic and his life as a family man.

From pizza deliveries to World Cup victories: Rendezvous with Jason Gillespie

January 06, 2021 09:30 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MB

From being a part of an all-star Australian Cricket team to mentoring and nurturing the sport stars of the future, Jason Gillespie’s legacy is unmatched. But step off-field and you’ll discover a charming gentleman, a caring father, a doting husband and a noble humanitarian like no other. Here we speak to him about his journey from delivering pizzas on Friday nights to delivering countless trophies for his country and his plans for the future.

Love, Luxury and Location Weddings with Bhavnesh Sawhney

December 17, 2020 06:30 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

He's got passion for fashion and a flair for the spectacular. However, Bhavnesh Sawhney unveils a side of him that's intricately thoughtful, appreciative and optimistic on this episode of the Go-Beyond Podcast.

Coffee, Chance and a casualty: Rendezvous with Ash Chandler

November 22, 2020 12:30 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Actor, singer, comedian, composer, show host - And we're talking about one man. But even for someone as multi-talented as Ash Chandler, life brings along unexpected moments aplenty. Moments that can make you question and prioritize your purpose and actions.

The Delicacy of Learnings: Amrita Raichand

October 27, 2020 10:30 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

From a model to an ad star, to a wife and a mother, Amrita Raichand has donned many hats, the latest one being that of a celebrity chef. In this episode, she talks about her humble beginnings in a small town to chasing big dreams in Maximum city.

Rhymes & Repartee: N.P. Singh and Ashok Nambissan

October 13, 2020 14:30 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MB

In the first episode of the Go-Beyond Podcast, our MD and CEO, N.P. Singh speaks to Ashok Nambissan, SPN's General Counsel about his journey in the industry, his family, his plans and aspiration for the future.