Dubai Gem Podcasts

In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, host Vedika Manghnani sits down with author, liberal feminist, and media personality Shahana Raza to discuss her recently published novel, 'Off the Beaten Track', the story of India's first female radio broadcaster. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about women in our daily lives and their struggles, achievements and accomplishments. 

This episode was recorded over the Zoom application.

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Featuring: Shahana Raza and Vedika Manghnani

This episode has been edited by Chirag Sawlani and Aarya Mehta

The Team:

Hosts: Vedika Manghnani

Guest Speakers: Shahana Raza

Managing Director: Shubha Kamath

Head of Writing: Yanya Patney

Writing Team: Nafisa Mustansir, Sophia Egburt, Kiera Fernandes, and Zuha Khan

Head of Social Media: Simone Kukreja

Social Media Team: Tejal Tekchandani, Rohan Jacob, Rhea Oberoi, Brennen Aiden, Amal Aslam

Head of Recruitment: Sophia Egbert

Recruitment Team: Mohit Lakhwani, Prachi Sagar, Prarthna Menghani, Simran Raichandani, Nidhi Kothari, Rithika Fredrick

Lead Audio Engineer and Head of Editing: Nandish Karmani

Editing Team: Sumair Kanar, Chirag Sawlani, Sarah Shahid, Shreya Kamath, Aarya Mehta

Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Shyam Soundarajan and Neel Laxmisan sit down with students Chirag Sawlani, Laksh Agarwal and Nandish Karmani to discuss gaming, how it has impacted their lives and its effect on school work. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about how we can make the best use of videogames to improve the quality of school and personal lives. 

This episode was recorded over the Zoom application.

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Featuring: Shyam Soundarajan, Neel Laxmisan, Chirag Sawlani, Laksh Agarwal and Nandish Karmani

This episode has been edited by Shreya Kamath and Sarah Shahid

The Team:

Hosts: Shyam Soundarajan, and Neel Laxmisan

Guest Speakers: Chirag Sawlani, Laksh Agarwal and Nandish Karmani

Managing Director: Shubha Kamath

Head of Writing: Yanya Patney

Writing Team: Nafisa Mustansir, Sophia Egburt, Kiera Fernandes, and Zuha Khan

Head of Social Media: Simone Kukreja

Social Media Team: Tejal Tekchandani, Rohan Jacob, Rhea Oberoi, Brennen Aiden, Amal Aslam

Head of Recruitment: Sophia Egbert

Recruitment Team: Mohit Lakhwani, Prachi Sagar, Prarthna Menghani, Simran Raichandani, Nidhi Kothari, Rithika Fredrick

Lead Audio Engineer and Head of Editing: Nandish Karmani

Editing Team: Sumair Kanar, Chirag Sawlani, Sarah Shahid, Shreya Kamath, Aarya Mehta

Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Prarthna Menghani and Insiya Saifudeen sit down with fashion influencers and content creators, Vineesha and Naiyantara Kewlani to discuss the effects of social media on viewers, fast fashion, brand management, sustainability, and creating creative content. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about how we can make the best use of social media to inspire, and ignite conversations. 

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Featuring Vineesha Kewlani, Naiyantara Kewlani, Prarthna Menghani and Insiya Saifudeen

This episode has been edited by Chirag Sawlani and Aarya Mehta

The Team:

Hosts: Prarthna Menghani and Insiya Saifudeen

Guest Speakers: Vineesha Kewlani and Naiyantara Kewlani

Managing Director: Shubha Kamath

Head of Writing: Yanya Patney

Writing Team: Nafisa Mustansir, Sophia Egburt, Kiera Fernandes, and Zuha Khan

Head of Social Media: Simone Kukreja

Social Media Team: Tejal Tekchandani, Rohan Jacob, Rhea Oberoi, Brennen Aiden, Amal Aslam

Head of Recruitment: Sophia Egbert

Recruitment Team: Mohit Lakhwani, Prachi Sagar, Prarthna Menghani, Simran Raichandani, Nidhi Kothari, Rithika Fredrick

Lead Audio Engineer and Head of Editing: Nandish Karmani

Editing Team: Sumair Kanar, Chirag Sawlani, Sarah Shahid, Shreya Kamath, Aarya Mehta

Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Anaishaan Sidhwa and Kiera Fernandes sit down with Dubai Gem alumni, Rishika Raichandani and Elnaz Tabei to discuss life at university, pursuing a career path, starting up as young entrepreneurs, before finally parting with valuable advice for all our young listeners. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about how we can make the best use of the resources available this pandemic, and follow a path that inspires you. 

This episode was recorded over the Zoom application.

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Featuring Rishika Raichandani, Elnaz Tabei, Anaishaan Sidhwa and Kiera Fernandes

The Team:

Hosts: Anaishaan Sidhwa and Kiera Fernandes

Guest Speakers: Rishika Raichandani, and Elnaz Tabei

Managing Director: Shubha Kamath

Head of Writing: Yanya Patney

Writing Team: Nafisa Mustansir, Sophia Egburt, Kiera Fernandes, and Zuha Khan

Head of Social Media: Simone Kukreja

Social Media Team: Tejal Tekchandani, Rohan Jacob, Rhea Oberoi, Brennen Aiden, Amal Aslam

Head of Recruitment: Sophia Egbert

Recruitment Team: Mohit Lakhwani, Prachi Sagar, Prarthna Menghani, Simran Raichandani, Nidhi Kothari, Rithika Fredrick

Lead Audio Engineer and Head of Editing: Nandish Karmani

Editing Team: Sumair Kanar, Chirag Sawlani, Sarah Shahid, Shreya Kamath, Aarya Mehta

Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Riya Kewalani, Shubha Kamath and Nandish Karmani sit down with Dubai Gem students, Rida Danish and Zeinab Imtiaz to discuss their new initiative PULSE, and why today's youth needs to be educated on social, mental, and physical wellbeing. The episode also introduces Taraasha Jetwani, and Brennen Aiden as they navigate online school, deal with homework and talk about everything in between, including projectors, shwarmas and Indian television. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about the new normal and how we can make the best use of the resources available this pandemic.  

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Featuring Rida Danish, Zeinab Imitiaz, Taraasha Jetwani, Brennen Aiden, Nandish Karmani, Shubha Kamath and Riya Kewalani

Mentioned in this episode:

- Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma 

The Team:

Hosts: Nandish Karmani, Shubha Kamath and Riya Kewalani

Guest Speakers: Rida Danish, Zeinab Imitiaz, Taraasha Jetwani, and Brennen Aiden

Managing Director: Shubha Kamath

Head of Writing: Yanya Patney 

Writing Team: Nafisa Mustansir, Sophia Egburt, Kiera Fernandes, and Zuha Khan 

Head of Social Media: Simone Kukreja 

Social Media Team: Tejal Tekchandani, Rohan Jacob, Rhea Oberoi, Brennen Aiden, Amal Aslam 

Head of Recruitment: Sophia Egbert

Recruitment Team: Mohit Lakhwani, Prachi Sagar, Prarthna Menghani, Simran Raichandani, Nidhi Kothari, Rithika Fredrick

Lead Audio Engineer and Head of Editing: Nandish Karmani 

Editing Team: Sumair Kanar, Chirag Sawlani, Sarah Shahid, Shreya Kamath, Aarya Mehta 

Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Prarthna Menghani, and Anaishaan Sidhwa sit down with dancer, fitness enthusiast, brand ambassador and breast cancer warrior Jalila Jones to discuss how society perceives artistic career choices over more science orientated ones. The trio also discuss discrimination within the fitness industry, healing and spirituality and Jalila's battle against breast cancer.  The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about societal influence on our choices and delve deeper into what divides the sciences and arts. 

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Featuring Jalila Jones, Prarthna Menghani and Anaishaan Sidhwa

Mentioned in this episode:

- This Is Going To Hurt: Adam Kay 

- Stephanie: SBS and FYA

The Team:

Hosts: Prarthna Menghani, Anaishaan Sidhwa

Guest Speaker: Jalila Jones

Head of Writing: Shubha Kamath

Chief Editor: Haroon Tanweer

Head of Media and Distribution: Shubha Kamath and Purvi Harwani

Outreach Manager: Riya Kewalani

Audio Engineer: Nandish Karmani and Haroon Tanweer

Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Pashan Sidhwa, and Rohan Jacob sit down with spokesmodel, motivational speaker, makeup artist and entrepreneur Kimberly Carey, and DGPS student Jai Mansukhani to discuss their personal insecurities, and share their journeys and their transformation over time. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to share their journeys with their loved ones, and spark a conversation about insecurities we face on a day-to-day basis. 

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Featuring Kimberly Carey, Jai Mansukhani, Pashan Sidhwa and Rohan Jacob 

Mentioned in this episode:

- Dumplin': Anne Fletcher 

- Gone Kesh: Qasim Khallow

The Team:

Hosts: Pashan Sidhwa and Rohan Jacob

Guest Speaker: Kimberly Carey and Jai Mansukhani

Head of Writing: Shubha Kamath

Chief Editor: Nandish Karmani

Head of Media and Distribution: Shubha Kamath and Purvi Harwani

Outreach Manager: Riya Kewalani

Audio Engineer: Nandish Karmani and Haroon Tanweer

Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Partha Shetty and Shaydon D'Souza sit down with entrepreneur, social media influencer, and DGPS alumna Reya Sajnani to discuss what it takes to run a business, the challenges of living your life on social media, the courage and persistence it takes to follow through with your dreams and ambitions, and of course, Reya's time at Dubai Gem.

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Featuring Reya Sajnani, Partha Shetty, and Shaydon D'Souza

Mentioned in this episode:

- The Founder: John Lee Hancock

- Fantastic Failures: Luke Reynolds

- Steve Jobs: Walter Isaacson

The Team:

Hosts: Partha Shetty, and Shaydon D'Souza

Guest Speaker: Reya Sajnani

Head of Writing: Shubha Kamath

Chief Editor: Nandish Karmani

Head of Media and Distribution: Shubha Kamath and Purvi Harwani

Outreach Manager: Riya Kewalani

Audio Engineer: Nandish Karmani and Haroon Tanweer

Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

Episode One of The DGPS Podcasts serves as an introduction to the cofounders: Purvi, Danesh and Riya; their vision and aims for the podcast, and of course, what listeners can expect from their podcast. The podcast is also supplemented by our audio engineer and editor Nandish, and head of writing Shubha, who's diligence made this venture possible. 

Moreover, through the course of this episode, the trio dive into an insightful conversation with their school's principal, Mrs Humeira Ibrahim, and vice-principal, Dr Poonam Mahindra, about the education system, what it takes to run a school, changes that could be made to the current education system, and of course, the evolution of Dubai Gem.

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Featuring Riya Kewalani, Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, Humeira Ibrahim, and Poonam Mahindra

Mentioned in this episode: 

- Girl Rising: Richard Robbins

- What Does It Mean To Be Well Educated: Alfie Kohn 

The Team: 

Hosts: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani 

Guest Speakers: Humeira Ibrahim, and Poonam Mahindra

Head of Writing: Shubha Kamath

Chief Editor: Nandish Karmani 

Head of Media and Distribution: Shubha Kamath and Purvi Harwani 

Outreach Manager: Riya Kewalani 

Audio Engineer: Nandish Karmani 

Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani