Canute D’costa is the founder of Big Momma’s Kitchen. He is a survivor of clinical depression, psychiatric disorders and suicidal tendencies.

In this episode, Canute shares his experience of enduring long-term depression, dissociative identity disorder and multiple suicide attempts. He also spoke of his experience with psychiatric medication, exorcism, therapy and energy healing.

Note: If you’re going through depression or suicidal tendencies, you deserve to get help. Please call the suicide prevention helpline number: 9152987821

Recorded April 13, 2021.

Podcaster: Pratham Padav

Producers: Siddharth Suvarna and Roger Loren

Recorded by: Elroy Pereira (Assisi Recording Studio)

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Dr. Krishna Mohan is a surgeon practicing at Prabhu Hospital, Moodabidri. He is also a mountaineer, wildlife conservationist, photographer and the secretary of the CyberForum of Mangalore, the organization responsible for getting internet connectivity to Dakshina Kannada & Udupi districts of Karnataka.

In this episode, he shares his opinions on the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, vaccines and herd immunity. Through his in-depth experience, he provides his insights on wildlife conservation, mountaineering, photography, internet and renewable energy.

Recorded April 23, 2021.

Podcaster: Pratham Padav

Producers: Siddharth Suvarna and Roger Loren

Recorded by: Elroy Pereira (Assisi Recording Studio)

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Abdullah A Rehman is the chief executive and founder of Anti-Pollution Drive Foundation, Mangalore. He heads the operations of Abdullahsons, a group having interest in real estate, property development, service apartments, confectionery, solid waste management & community development.

In this episode, Abdullah shares his opinion on pollution, climate change, solid waste management and citizen initiatives.

Recorded April 09, 2021.

Podcaster: Pratham Padav

Producers: Roger Loren and Siddharth Suvarna

Recorded by: Elroy Pereira (Assisi Recording Studio)

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Tauseef Ahmed is an animal rescuer, environmental activist, published author and a TEDx Speaker.

In this episode, he shares his process of rescuing injured and infected animals, legal issues, crimes against animals and awareness campaigns aimed at animal welfare.

If you would like to make a donation to Tauseef Ahmed (Mr. Rescuer), please find his account details below:

Tauseef Ahmed M,

Account number: 634202010000343.

Union Bank of India,

Mallikatte Branch, Mangalore.

IFSC code UBIN0563421

Recorded April 02, 2021.

Podcaster: Pratham Padav

Producers: Roger Loren and Siddharth Suvarna

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This is part two of our conversation with Gerard Colaco, who is a personal investment services professional. He is a partner at Colaco and Aranha. Additionally, he conducts the Diploma course in Investment Management at St. Aloysius Evening College.

In this episode, he shares his perspective on education, entrepreneurship, wealth and happiness. He also provides his insights on risky investment instruments and the current state of Indian economy.

Recorded April 07, 2021.

Podcaster: Pratham Padav

Producers: Roger Loren and Siddharth Suvarna

Recorded by Elroy Pereira (Assisi Recording Studio, Mangalore)

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This is part one of our conversation with Gerard Colaco, who is a personal investment services professional. He is a partner at Colaco and Aranha. Additionally, he conducts the Diploma course in Investment Management at St. Aloysius Evening College.

In this episode, he shares his insights on personal finance, simple investment strategies and the self-discipline required in implementing it. Furthermore, we delve deep into the shortcomings of our Indian education system and the steps needed to reinvigorate the joy of learning.

Recorded March 29, 2021.

Podcaster: Pratham Padav

Producers: Roger Loren and Siddharth Suvarna

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Prof. Narendra Nayak is a rationalist, sceptic, and a debunker of Godmen and pseudoscience. He is the current president of the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations (FIRA) and the founder of Dakshina Kannada Rationalist Association and an NGO called Aid Without Religion. In this episode, we talk to Narendra Nayak about his experience with atheism and rationalism. We explore how he managed to debunk multiple Godmen, astrologers and proponents of pseudoscience and superstition.  We also spoke about his experience with death threats and the murders of Indian Intellectuals such as Narendra Dabholkar, M. M. Kalburgi and Gauri Lankesh.

Recorded March 20, 2021.

Podcaster: Pratham Padav

Producers: Roger Loren and Siddharth Suvarna

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Advocate and animal welfare activist Suma Nayak is a trustee of Animal Care Trust, Mangalore. In this episode, we explore the work that goes into running and sustaining an animal shelter and the activities of an animal welfare charitable organisation.

To donate or volunteer at Animal Care Trust, please visit: https://www.animalcaretrustindia.org/

Recorded March 5, 2021.

Podcaster: Pratham Padav

Producers: Roger Loren and Siddharth Suvarna

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