DH Radio

DH Radio

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DH Radio episodes

  • BENGALURU FLOODS AGAIN. But why is it recurring year after year?

    A deep-dive into the redressal measures that has been pending for years.

    Hello and Welcome to DH Radio.

    The recent rains had Bengaluru city in a complete mess, when several arterial roads were flooded. Why is this happening year after year?

    To discuss this critical issue in detail, we have with us today urban planning expert Ashwin Mahesh and environmentalist and member, Friends of Lakes, Nagesh Aras.

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    21 min
  • A 3D-PRINTED ROCKET ENGINE-Agnikul's Big Leap

    An interaction with the CoFounders of Spacetech Startup, Agnikul Cosmos

    Hello and Welcome to DH Radio.

    Spacetech Startup Agnikul Cosmos has just launched India's first rocket factory that uses 3D-printing technology to build rocket engines. The Startup is also building India's first private small satellite rocket, Agnibaan.

    In this episode, Agnikul's CoFounders Srinath Ravichandran and Moin talk about the factory in detail, the technology, the emerging space startup ecosystem and much more.

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    14 min
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORT: A serious, unaddressed bus problem

    An interaction with Bengaluru's long-suffering bus commuters

    Hello and Welcome to DH Radio.

    Massive peak-hour crowds at BMTC bus stops across Bengaluru is a telling statement of the city's biggest mobility problem: A grossly inadequate public transport system mandated to serve a population in excess of 1.3 crore.

    How do commuters cope up? Is there a way to address this widening gap between supply and demand?

    DH Radio's Amrit Kaur Janagal does a deep-dive, interacting with a bunch of regular bus users and a seasoned mobility analyst.

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    17 min
  • INDIA-UK: A Season Of Culture

    An interaction with British Council India Director Barbara Wickham

    Hello and Welcome to DH Radio.

    To celebrate India's 75th anniversary, the British Council has launched a year-long, countrywide series of events, exhibitions, collaborations and more.

    In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to British Council's Director India, Barbara Wickham on not just about the Season, but the entire spectrum of the India-UK partnership in Education, Science, Technology, Research, Culture, Language and much more.

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    16 min
  • Yes, they can work with disabilities

    An interaction with Preethi Srinivasan, an award-winning disability rights activist and Deepak S Rao, a working executive

    Hello and Welcome to DH Radio.

    We have seen persons with disabilities work with passion, efficiency and commitment in our offices. But their numbers are far less than ideal. How do they cope up, what are their challenges and aspirations?

    In this episode, DH Radio's Amrit Kaur Janagal speaks to two inspiring people from the disability sector, Preethi Srinivasan, an award-winning disability rights activist and Deepak S Rao, a working executive to dwell deeper into the issue.

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    16 min
  • LAST-MILE DELIVERY LOGISTICS: Going electric in a big way

    An interaction with Zyngo EV Mobility Founder Prateek Rao

    Hello and Welcome to DH Radio.

    The Hyper-Local delivery segment logistics, which include even the much talked-about 10-minute deliveries, is switching to electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers in a big way.

    To understand the dynamics of this growing trend, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to Prateek Rao, Founder and CEO, Zyngo EV Mobility.

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    15 min
  • NET ZERO BUILDINGS: Can they address climate change?

    An interaction with Mili Majumdar, US Green Building Council

    Hello and Welcome to DH Radio.

    Can Green / Net Zero buildings help tackle carbon emissions and climate change? To understand the concept, DH Radio's Amrit Kaur Janagal speaks to Mili Majumdar, Managing Director of Green Business Certification Institute India and Senior Vice-President, US Green Building Council.

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    13 min
  • EXAM TENSION: Tough times for our kids, back in school

    A deep-dive by a child psychiatrist and educationalist

    Hello and Welcome to DH Radio.

    Post-pandemic, as children return to their physical classrooms in huge numbers, mental health specialists are seeing a disturbing rise in anxiety.

    Seventy-five percent of child psychiatric issues are related to exam anxiety. Students are finding it tough to focus and suffer from fear of comparison and failure.

    In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to Dr Shradha Shejekar, Consultant, Psychiatry, at Aster RV Hospital and educationalist Mr Ram A, Executive Director, Deeksha Foundation, to take a deep-dive into this critical issue.

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    18 min
  • FINALLY OPENING: Bengaluru's Third Rail Terminal

    Railway analysts talk about the brand new Baiyappanahalli Rail Terminal

    Hello and Welcome to DH Radio.

    The city's third railway terminal in Baiyappanahalli will finally be operational from today, the 6th of June, 2022. Designed to decongest the city's two existing terminals in Yeswanthpura and Majestic, the brand new, aesthetically pleasing terminal was completed one and half years ago.

    In this episode, DH Radio's Rasheed Kappan speaks to rail activist Rajkumar Dugar and urban mobility analyst Sanjeev Dyamannavar to understand how the new terminal can make a huge difference to passengers, the road and Metro connectivity issues, and more.

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    13 min

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