Brown Ballers

Welcome back everyone. We are joined by Gautam’s Stanford classmate, Varun Mahesh. One of the biggest cricket supporters you will find! Growing up in Mumbai, cricket was one of the first sports Varun was exposed to. There is not a huge Cricket scene in the US but is this changing? How do we make cricket more popular in North America? Have you heard of the new league in the US? Also, we talk about the movement of Indian communities around the world. There is a large number of people coming over to study and work in the US. Have you heard of the term brain drain? We dive into topics like these and much more. 

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We've reached some milestones in 2023 and it's all thanks to you: the listeners. It doesn't matter from what walk of life you are, things can get overwhelming. On today's episode, Nav is going to take you through some tips and tricks on how to be more productive in any area in life. 

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It’s finally official. India Rising is returning to the TBT on ESPN. New faces, new infrastructure, new ambitions. We’re ready to take year 2 to a whole new level. We’re flying to India to host tryouts, searching the globe for the best brown ballers. This is history, this is for the culture, let’s build a new legacy.

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Today the podcast welcomes Shivani Laddha. A unique background in sports, she currently works as a marketing manager for the London Lions of the British Basketball League. Conversation takes us to Shivani’s love of her job and her journey in sports. She gives us some insight of basketball overseas. What is it like competing in the BBL and in larger European tournaments? Did you know basketball is the second most played sport in the UK? An advocate for sports in India and experience working for multiple sports organizations, Shivani shares great insight on the importance of networking with others in the industry. Hear us talk about equal pay and exposure for women’s sports across the world. Also, how are sports changing in India?

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Today we are joined by wine expert and legend, Gurvinder Bhatia. Let’s demystify some of the myths and confusion behind wine. Every wine has its own story and journey. Hear everything from the best ways to open up a bottle and the best way to drink. Let’s get a history lesson on Indian vineyards and the changing wine culture in India. Gurvinder epitomizes what a Brown Baller truly is. An entrepreneur that embraces his roots and has paved his own path. Time to sit back and open a bottle!

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Have you ever been to a major festival? Coachella is around the corner and Diljit Dosanjh is headlining one of the days. This is huge for South East Asians and is really needed for the culture. Let us know if you're going!

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Basketball has been played in India for decades and we are a country that offers more than just cricket. Gopal, the Founder of Basketball India media company; Ekalavyas, joins us today to discuss basketball in India and the creation and success of Ekalavyas. Known as the “Shams/Woj” of Indian Basketball, Gopal shares some breaking news with the Brown Ballers community. With over 20M+ views and recognition from both FIBA and the NBA, Gopal has propelled basketball forward in a country that often overlooks hoop.

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Breaking down our Spotify wrapped, we are beyond proud to share it with you. The diaspora runs deep, and we appreciate all the Brown Ballers globally! 2023 is going to be special!

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A brand new dad, Rohit shares a massive life update with us. Rohit takes us through a master class in fast food, including his top-3 restaurants. We dive into the partnership between Brown Ballers and Tidal League and the movement that's underway! Also, how does he manage time from building Tidal League, his corporate day job, and investments successful and failed? 

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Parvin Dabas the founder of Pro Panja League joins us today to introduce us to Panja and his personal journey in sports. The No.1 Arm Wrestling Tournament and League in Asia, Parvin tell us what to expect and the future expansion goals.

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