HT Smartcast Spotlight

What does a setback teach you that success never can?

In this episode of Live Your Best Life Unscripted, Dr. Deepa Malik, Paralympic silver medallist and former President of the Paralympic Committee of India, talks about building resilience one choice at a time. From living with chest-below paralysis for 27 years to turning a missed London Paralympics into the push towards a medal, she shares why she calls herself wheelchair-liberated, not wheelchair-bound, and why it all begins with learning to love yourself.

New tracks, new trains, new coaches, 99.6% electrification. Where does the money for all of it actually come from?

What does it really take to lead under pressure? In this episode of Live Your Best Life, Unscripted, Ajay Khanna sits down with Lt. Gen. D. S. Hooda, former GOC-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Northern Command, for a candid conversation on discipline, resilience and courage.

From his early days at the National Defence Academy to leading relief efforts during the Bhuj earthquake, Lt. Gen. Hooda shares how true leadership is built — not through titles, but through consistent discipline, calm decision-making, and staying focused under pressure.

He also redefines courage: "Fear is a natural human emotion. Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is your ability to overcome fear and continue doing what needs to be done."

A conversation about far more than military life — this episode is about the everyday discipline that shapes lasting success, at work and beyond.

Raj Khosla - Founder & MD, MyMoneyMantra, President & former Captain of the Delhi Golf Club, joins Hrishi K for an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, financial inclusion, and the evolving landscape of golf in India.

From the inspiration behind his Forbes article My Money Mantra to lessons from building successful businesses, Raj Khosla shares the mindset that has shaped his four-decade journey as an entrepreneur. He also discusses the parallels between golf and entrepreneurship, preserving the heritage of the Delhi Golf Club while embracing modernisation, the future of lending marketplaces, financial inclusion in India, and hosting world-class golf tournaments.

India is one of Marriott International’s fastest-growing markets. But scaling isn’t just about opening more hotels, it is about growing & nurturing talent at the same pace.

In this Mint vodcast, journalist Mugdha Kalra speaks with Neeraj Govil, Chief Operating Officer, APEC, Marriott International, on how the company is aligning culture, leadership, and talent development with rapid expansion in India.

From building leadership pipelines and enabling career mobility, to redefining productivity, nurturing women in hospitality, addressing employee wellbeing and responding to Gen Z expectations, the conversation explores what it really takes to grow sustainably in a people-driven industry.

Key themes discussed include:

How culture becomes a distinctive advantage for Marriott 

The mindset shifts from long hours to healthier work-life balance 

Building leadership pipelines from within

How is Gen Z reshaping workforce expectations? 

As India’s hospitality sector evolves, the real differentiator will not just be scale, but the ability to build talent and culture consistently. Listen to the full conversation.

What does it take to build a premium brand that lasts decades and transcends borders? In this episode, host Sarthak sits down with Jean-Etienne Gourgues, Executive Vice President, Global Brands at Pernod Ricard to unpack the “seduction of the senses” behind some of the world’s most iconic spirits. 

 From unique, timeless storytelling formats to decoding some of the latest consumer and market trends in India and across the globe and highlighting India’s strategic role as the company’s second-largest market, Jean-Etienne offers behind-the-scenes insights into how the company’s legacy of premiumization and innovation ensures its brands continue to stand out in a highly competitive industry.

We may have just observed World Diabetes Day, but diabetes doesn’t follow a calendar, it demands attention every single day. With the “right nutrition in the right proportion” along with physical activity and 6-8 hours of sleep, diabetes can be managed far more effectively.

India’s retail credit market is growing at an unprecedented pace — but the real challenge isn’t just growth. It’s responsible growth.
In this episode of The Credit Continuum by Yubi, we dive into how financial institutions can scale retail lending while maintaining strong underwriting discipline, protecting asset quality, and building portfolios that withstand economic cycles.
Host Vipul Mahajan (Chief Business Officer, Yubi) is joined by Sumit Bali, Country Head – Retail Assets & Debt Management at YES Bank, to unpack the evolving playbook for retail credit in India.
From data-driven underwriting to portfolio resilience and regulatory alignment, this conversation goes beyond the headlines to explore what it truly takes to build sustainable lending businesses in today’s environment.
The Credit Continuum by Yubi is a platform where leaders from India’s top BFSI institutions unpack the tectonic shifts reshaping finance. From legacy infrastructure to digital-first, AI-powered lending, this is where the future of Indian credit unfolds, faster, smarter, and increasingly ahead of the world.

From homes to highways, construction waste quietly shapes our cities. In this episode, Sarthak Kaushik sits down with Rahul Tiwari to unpack why construction and demolition waste isn’t just a municipal concern but it’s a shared civic responsibility.

Discover how responsible disposal fuels the circular economy, cuts urban pollution, and plays a crucial role in building more sustainable cities.

Indian lending is at an inflection point. In this episode, Manish Gupta, Chief Executive – Urban Unsecured Assets, Payments & Digital Partnerships at L&T Finance, joins Vipul Mahajan, CBO, Yubi to discuss how partnership-led lending and AI are reshaping scale, risk, and governance in India. From regulatory shifts and co-lending structures to explainable AI, operating model changes, and the future of creditworthiness, this conversation looks at what lenders must get right to grow responsibly in the next phase of credit.