EdTalk with Anuj!

Stepping out of a comfort zone is possibly the most difficult decision all of us face in our daily lives. From pursuing unrealised dreams to trying out new experiences; from unlearning old habits to allowing ourselves to evolve from week to week - we often choose to remain stuck in a never-ending cycle of tried-and-tested actions while wishing to spread our wings and fly in world beyond our own boundaries. What happens when you break free? Listen to Atul Khatri talk about his world beyond comedy - of his love for math and science, of being a progressive minded husband and parent, and a mental health warrior. Happy Listening!

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The Shrink & The Nut: YouTube Video

India's first book on Suicide Prevention by Dr.Anjali Chhabria: Death is Not the Answer: Understanding Suicide and the Ways to Prevent it

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More than 50% of India's population is below the age of 25 and more than 65% below 35. The voices of such a large and significant population - their mushrooming dreams, desires and aspirations - are often relegated to the back of the room or dismissed as being juvenile or inexperienced. Yet, the youngest digital population in the world is doing all it can to be heard. And lending them an ear, and often a much needed shoulder, is Nikhil Taneja - the CEO & Founder of Yuvaa. We talk about how the art of listening to our youth can go a long way in refining the future we are all headed towards.

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Nikhil on NoSugarCoat with Pooja Dhingra

Nikhil on Filter Koffee Podcast

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Anuj Gurwara

We are privileged as human beings. From facial muscles to gestures, from speaking in thousands of languages to creating an infinite spectrum of artistic expression, we are gifted with a heightened sense of communication when compared to any other species of animals. Yet, Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) affects almost 75% of the population! What does it take to be an effective communicator? I try and explore this art/skill in a conversation with Sheena Khalid - a popular theatre practitioner, writer and communications trainer.

Sheena Khalid

Kommune

Neil Gaiman

Make Good Art (Neil Gaiman's Commencement Speech)

Think Fast, Talk Smart

Playing Shakespeare: An Actor's Guide (John Barton)

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Anuj Gurwara

Episode language: Hindi

Himani Bundela recently shot to fame with her spirited appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati (2021). Her presence on the show, brimming with positivity and joy, was a treat to watch. She did go on to win Rs.1 Crore; the first visually-impaired contestant on the show to do so. As the country celebrated her much-deserved victory, I was drawn to the gems of wisdom in her conversation and the vision she has for the differently-abled population of India. Her confidence, courage and never-say-die attitude is an inspiration. Hear our conversation about her experience after losing her eyesight, her journey to KBC success, her mental mathematics and her pursuit of disability inclusion & a barrier-free life in society.

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Teaching, for Mr.Gurwara, began in 1969 as a passion. Emerging from humble beginnings in Jhansi, he followed his inner voice across the country before settling down in Hyderabad and starting his own school in 1984. Today, over five decades later, having educated hundreds of thousands of students, teaching for him is beyond being a passion or dare I say, even an obsession. It is his singular way of life... a life he continues to dedicate to building future generations of the country and the world. As he turns 75 this week (15th Sept), I talk to him about his own journey through the world of education. Did I mention he is my father?

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"Your career is what you're paid for. Your purpose is what you're made for!" Mohammed Salman Farshori, has come a long way from being a talented, happy-go-lucky teenager in Hyderabad to becoming one of the pillars of the community in the United States. In this episode, we reminisce over the schooling we received as students in the 90s, the aspects of his education that prepared him to effectively assimilate with the global community abroad and the future he envisions for his children - now growing up as Americans.

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To be able to spend a life from childhood to adulthood alongside my teacher has been a privilege and a blessing. Irvinder Ma'am is my first teacher, ever. Someone who taught me how to talk. She helped lay the foundation for my career as a Public Speaker and an Entertainment & Communications Professional. More than that, I have shared a beautiful friendship with her over the course of my life. There was no doubt in my mind that she would be the first guest on my podcast. She has dedicated her life to the education. I speak to her about her passion for teaching, instilling the love for reading in her students and her endeavour to learn from and evolve alongside the thousands of students she has been a teacher to.

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Welcome to EdTalk with Anuj! Here's a glimpse into what a typical school morning was for me... and how that led me to creating this podcast. Happy listening!

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