#mentalhealthawareness #schizophrenia #mentalhealthindia Some conversations don’t just inform…they change how we see people, illness, and society.Dr. Thara Srinivasan, psychiatrist, researcher, and co-founder of the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF), who has spent over 35 years working with individuals and families affected by schizophrenia.From genetics and stigma to community care and national policy, this episode explores the realities of one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses — with empathy, science, and honesty.This is not just a discussion about schizophrenia. It’s a conversation about people, perseverance, and the power of listening.

#AbhijitSaha #IndianCelebrityChef #FoodPodcast #ChefLife #CulinaryJourneyWhat does it really take to become one of India’s most respected chefs? 🍽️In this episode of the Expressions Podcast, celebrated chef Abhijit Saha sits down to share his journey through discipline, creativity, failure, fine dining, Italian cuisine, wine, and sustainability.From redefining Bangalore’s fine-dining scene to cooking for world leaders, from mastering Italian flavours to advocating chemical-free food systems, this conversation offers deep insights into the life of a chef who changed the way India dines.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!

#AnitaNair #IndianLiterature #FeminismInIndia From Ladies Coupé to Chain of Custody, Anita Nair opens the pages behind her stories. 📚In this intimate episode of Expressions, the acclaimed novelist speaks about how books are born—from observation to obsession, from libraries to longhand notebooks, from dark research to hope-filled endings.A rare conversation on writing rituals, feminism, fiction as truth, and why stories matter more than ever.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!

#bengalurupolice #seemanthkumarsingh #newyear2026 #celebrateresponsibly What does it really take to police a city like Bengaluru?Join us on Expressions Podcast as Seemant Kumar Singh, IPS, Bengaluru’s Police Commissioner, speaks about modern policing, public trust, technology, and the responsibility that comes with the uniform.This is not just a conversation about law and order—it’s about people, responsibility, and service in one of India’s most dynamic cities.

#MitaVinay #YogaBeyondTheMat #HolisticWellness What does it truly mean to be healthy - beyond medicines, gyms, and quick fixes?In this episode of Expressions, we speak with Mita Vinay, Yoga and Wellness Coach and Founder of Bodhsara Wellness, who shares her powerful journey of healing through yoga, mindfulness, and holistic living. From reversing chronic health conditions like arthritis, thyroid imbalance, migraines, and asthma to living medication-free, Mita explains how wellness begins with awareness, consistency, and lifestyle choices - not just exercises on the mat.She also speaks about yoga beyond asanas, the role of mindfulness in mental strength, detoxification as a foundation for healing, wellness tourism, and why modern life urgently needs a deeper connection between mind, body, and breath.

#MittiCafe #AlinaAlam #DisabilityInclusion #SocialEntrepreneurship What if one idea, born from heartbreak, rejection, and humanity, could rewrite the future for thousands?This is the extraordinary journey of Alina Alam, the founder of MITTI Café, an award-winning chain run entirely by adults with disabilities. With zero startup capital, countless rejections, and a belief that compassion helped to build one of the world’s largest inclusive café chains.In this conversation, she shares her journey of creating a movement that empowers people with physical, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities through employment, dignity, and community.

#PragatiMathur #TextileArtist #HandloomIndia #Nauraspur Pragati Mathur is one of India’s most compelling textile artists, a creator who blends handloom tradition with contemporary imagination. In this episode let’s explores Pragati’s remarkable 36-year journey, from receiving her first loom as a newly married graduate to building large-scale installations that redefine textile art in India.Her work moves effortlessly between sculpture, weaving, and installation, bringing together materials like copper, silk, jute, glass, and repurposed textiles. Every creation begins with a sketch, a concept note, or a piece of poetry, making her process deeply emotional and intuitively rooted.

#ChayaaNanjappa #NectarFresh #WomenEntrepreneurs #TheExpressionsPodcast #TNIEChayaa Nanjappa Rajappa, the award-winning founder of Nectar Fresh, is one of India’s most inspiring first-generation entrepreneurs. From surviving personal trauma to building India’s leading premium honey and natural foods brand, her journey is a inspiration in determination, innovation, and social impact.In this conversation, she reveals how she became the first woman in India to set up a honey-processing plant, replaced global giants like Darbo and Bonne Maman, empowered thousands of rural and tribal families, and built a brand trusted by Marriott, ITC, Hyatt, Walmart, Ayurveda companies, and global markets.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!

#MayuraBalasubramanian #CraftizenFoundation # CheriyalArt #IndianCrafts Discover how Mayura blends traditional craftsmanship with innovative social entrepreneurship to revive dying crafts and empower marginalized artisans, rural women, and adults with intellectual disabilities across India. From reviving rare Cheriyal art to pioneering eco-friendly livelihoods with temple flower recycling, this conversation delves into passion, purpose, and resilience. Don’t miss exclusive insights on preserving India’s rich cultural heritage through sustainable, craft-based livelihoods and inspiring stories of transformation.

#HariniNagendra #ExpressionPodcast #BangaloreDetectivesClub From decoding the language of trees 🌳 to writing award-winning mysteries 🕵️♀️, Dr. Harini Nagendra is redefining how India looks at cities, ecology, and storytelling.In this episode of the Expressions Podcast by The New Indian Express, Dr. Harini Nagendra takes us inside her life bridging science and storytelling, from leading research in climate change and urban ecology to weaving mysteries set in 1920s Bangalore for the bestselling Bangalore Detectives Club series. If you love stories that blend imagination with historical reality, and want insights into the future of sustainability, don’t miss this inspiring episode!