Go-Beyond Podcast
Laughter, nostalgia, wit and reflection - These are some ingredients that can truly elevate a conversation. Add some stories and insights and you have an aural experience like no other; a conversation that's destined to Go-Beyond. Join us as we indulge in such insightful conversations with our guests and go beyond the surface to uncover the extraordinary - Only on the Go-Beyond Podcast.
Episodes
30 episodes
Planting hope: George Remedios’ quest for eco-sustainability through food forests
In a city with a rapidly dwindling green cover, comes a hero planting several man-made ‘food forests’ — a diverse planting of edible plants that attempts to mimic the ecosystems and patterns found in nature. With a remarkable passion for workin...
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Episode 30
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35:48
Beyond science fiction: Prof. Jayant Murthy’s vision for space exploration
Science is fun. Science is rigorous. For Professor Jayant Murthy, science is about the process of solving a problem. A former Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Prof. Murthy is globally renowned for his work in ultraviolet ...
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30:28
The Spicy Symphony: Unravelling the science of food with Ashok Krish
‘Science is a process and a language’ — a thought instilled by his grand uncle fundamentally transformed the way Ashok Krish looks at everyday life. Being an author of ‘Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking’ and the Global Head of Digital W...
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34:10
Saving the planet WITHOUT going out of style - How Anish Malpani makes sunglasses from plastic packs.
From giving financial advice to social enterprise entrepreneurs in Guatemala, to becoming one himself, Anish Malpani’s journey has been rewarding, not just to the waste-pickers in India, but to the planet. A former finance professional left his...
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33:20
Debunking astrology myths with logic: Nitesh Tanwar's mission to change the perception of astrology
Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about the subject of astrology with Nitesh Tanwar, The Logical Astrologer. Fascinated by the workings of the universe and the logic behind the impact it has on human lives, Nitesh has been ...
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Episode 26
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28:30
Going Beyond Cricket - The legacy of the man behind wheelchair cricket in India
After a major accident during his service in the Indian Air Force, Squadron Leader Abhai Pratap Singh, found himself at a unique juncture in his life where a disability caused by the mishap gave him the right push to take on the mission of empo...
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Episode 25
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26:20
Calculations, Consternations and Cures!: Solving Math Phobia with the fastest human calculator Neelkantha Bhanu Prakash
At the age of 5, Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash in his own words was good at Math, however not fantastic. Fast-forward to age 13 he bagged the title of India’s fastest human calculator and by 15 he became the world’s fastest human calculator beating...
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Episode 24
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30:17
Navigating the spaceship of life: Jaykumar Vaidya’s interstellar journey from Mumbai's slums to NASA.
Jaykumar’s fascination with space began with intriguing movies on aliens and extra-terrestrial bodies. To satiate his curiosity, his younger self was determined to become a scientist and do whatever it takes to realise this dream. As he grew up...
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Episode 23
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29:20
Trial By Bubbles: Shaan Lalwani’s journey towards making Coco Custo, an eco-friendly detergent.
Disturbed by the state of eroding coral reefs while doing her advanced open water dives in Mauritius, Shaan discovered that the run-off from cleaning chemicals used at resorts were affecting the marine life in the oceans surrounding them. The i...
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Episode 22
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19:37
Of life’s Symphonies and Rhythms with the One Man Band – Gladson Peter
A moving orchestra to some and a one man band to others, Gladson Peter has mastered over 45 musical instruments and invented a set-up that allows him to play 13 of them at once. This incredible feat, however, didn’t come easy to him as he had t...
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Episode 21
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22:33
Navigating choppy waters: Bhakti Sharma’s journey of becoming India's first open water swimmer
Despite growing up in the desert state of Rajasthan, India, at the tender age of 14-years, Bhakti Sharma dived into the world of open water swimming and embarked on a journey to conquer all five oceans across the world. Starting her journey fro...
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Episode 20
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24:26
Cleaning up the mountain ranges with environmentalist and Healing Himalayas founder, Pradeep Sangwan
Environmentalist, trekker and founder, Healing Himalayas, Pradeep Sangwan is a simple man with a simple mission. In this episode he recollects his most unforgettable trekking experiences from cleaning up garbage piling up at the busiest mountai...
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Episode 19
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22:00
Serendipity by Design - an accidental career turned success story with Sunita Kohli
National award-winning architectural restorer & designer Padma Shri awardee Sunita Kohli, takes us through the journey of giving architectural national treasures a new lease of life. From literature to travel, Sunita dissects the diverse se...
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Episode 18
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24:30
The voice of Unheard Miracles: In conversation with animal communicator Fatema Zahra
After discovering her ability to communicate with animals, Fatema Zahra made it her purpose to use this unique gift to help and give animals a much-needed voice. With hours of practice and continuous efforts over the years Fatema with her rare ...
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Episode 17
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29:34
Within Arm's Reach: Discussing affordable assistive technology with Symbionic’s co-founder, Rishi Krishna
After losing a limb to an unfortunate accident, Rishi Krishna came to the realization that his life had now forever changed. But providence proved potent, because when he was faced with a bank-breaking choice of functional prosthetics, his inna...
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Episode 16
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28:35
Galaxies, Faith and Science with Astronomer Fr. Richard D'Souza
The Indian astronomer from the Vatican Observatory who’s set out to answer the questions beyond the earthly realm, Fr. Richard D'Souza talks about science, faith and the journey towards his path breaking discovery about the M32p in this special...
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Episode 15
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26:47
Striking the right balance: Reflecting on the art of mixology with Ami Shroff
Challenging her own boundaries and entering a profession usually unheard of, especially for women, freelance flair bartender and renowned mixologist Ami Shroff talks about breaking stereotypes and takes us through her unconventional journey.
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Episode 14
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21:51
Smashing it on and off the court: Manasi Joshi's journey to becoming world para-badminton champion
Shaping her own destiny after meeting with an unfortunate accident and determined to make a change, Manasi Joshi talks about her life experiences, defying challenges head-on one serve at a time. World para-badminton champion Manasi Joshi shares...
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Episode 13
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20:30
Making every grain count: Dr. Agnes Kalibata, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit
Taking us through her nostalgic journey from her refugee camp days to being appointed as the Minister of Agriculture in Rwanda, Dr. Agnes Kalibata - Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit is one of the global...
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Episode 12
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20:30
The tree-hugger: Shubhendu Sharma’s Miyawaki adaptation
Engineer turned entrepreneur Shubhendu Sharma in his mission to reclaim nature’s lost native forests, quit a high paying job to plant trees for the rest of his life. Going beyond with his unconventional idea, he and his team have planted around...
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Episode 11
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24:55
Forgotten Treasures: Rummaging the dustbins of time with Dr. Vikram Sampath
Notable historian, bestselling author, student of Carnatic classical vocal music and regular columnist, Dr. Vikram Sampath is a man of talents galore. Subjects related to history, music, art and culture are close to his heart. In this captivati...
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Episode 10
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26:17
Putting ink to paper: Writing in the margins with Samit Basu
At the age of 23-years, this young man chose to become a writer, letting his life’s experiences shape his characters and the stories he’s weaved before us. Going beyond the veil of ink and paper, Samit Basu takes us through his creative process...
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Episode 9
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19:21
Natural instinct or instinctively natural? Journey into the wild with Bittu Sahgal
40 years ago, in the midst of the resplendent Ranthambore National Park in India, one man discovered his true purpose. This man not only went on to pioneer one of India's oldest wildlife magazines for kids but also took it upon himself to champ...
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Episode 8
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18:15
Getting nutty over English with Sumanto Chattopadhyay a.k.a. The English Nut
English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. But it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.In this episode, we navigate the vast labyrinth of English with the man who has taken it upon himself to share his knowledge and mastery...
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Episode 7
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22:15
A journey of voices and life choices: On the mic with HrishiKay
Producer. Presenter. Award-winning podcast and radio show host. Voice artist. Entrepreneur. Hrishi has more titles and accolades to his name than one could count.In this episode, the man of many talents manifests as the man of many experien...
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Episode 6
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18:34