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Sunita Narain, director general of Center of Science & Environment, environmental & political activist, editor of Down To Earth, author of Conflicts of Interest and Padma Shri award winner, talks about her journey into environmentalism, the Chipko Movement, environmentalism of the rich vs. poor, equity in energy needs, Delhi AQI, air pollution and sewage in India.Sunita: https://www.cseindia.org/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:55 Introduction3:28 Getting Into Environmentalism15:45 Climate Change In 20 Years21:13 Environmentalism Of The Rich vs. Poor37:20 Who Is Destroying Air Quality in Delhi?46:15 Personal Cars in Delhi54:05 Private Corporations & Capitalism1:03:03 Responsibility of Celebrities & Influencers1:10:54 Sewage & Excreta1:19:35 Lego Interpretation1:20:35 Wishes, Advice, Legacy & Meaning of Life#environment

William Dalrymple, historian, author of bestselling books like The Anarchy, The White Mughals and The City of Djinns, founder of the Jaipur Literature Festival & co-host of the Empire podcast, talks about falling in love with history, the allure of Delhi, western bias in history, the East India Company, British colonialism, Koh-i-Noor, politics, morality, Marxism and cyclicality in history.William: https://x.com/DalrympleWillSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer1:13 Introduction2:41 Falling in Love With History8:12 The Allure of Delhi12:02 Overcoming Western Bias in History19:10 The Importance of History27:01 The History of the East India Company & British Colonialism36:32 The History of the Koh-i-Noor43:17 The Role of Morality in History47:58 How To Write A Good History Book?52:57 Politics & Identity Wars in History56:20 Objectivity & Finding Universal Truths in History1:01:25 The Rise & Fall of Empires & Civilizations1:06:38 Marxist Historical Materialism vs. Great Man Theory1:10:20 The Importance of Travelling1:12:52 Empire Podcast & Increasing Popularity of History1:15:51 Gaza, Palestine & Israel1:16:58 Lego Interpretation1:17:58 Legacy & Meaning of Life#indianhistory

Suhel Seth talks about the magic of Calcutta, politics in India, Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, how to build a successful brand in India, how to run a successful election campaign, the inevitability of personality cults in Indian democracy, pros and cons of Brand Modi and the problems with public infrastructure in India.Suhel: https://x.com/Suhelseth?s=20SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:35 Introduction1:37 Growing Up in Calcutta7:00 Influence of Theatre9:37 Political Ideology & Neutrality19:39 Branding 101: What Makes Brands Successful?26:23 What Do Brands Get Wrong About The Indian Consumer?28:30 Political Strategy 101: Personality Cults35:43 Criticisms of Brand Modi39:19 Problems With Public Infrastructure in India41:37 Privatisation in Public Infrastructure43:17 Lego Interpretation, Legacy & Meaning of Life#indianpolitics

Kalpana Iyer talks about her childhood, untold stories of her time in the Hindi film industry, behind the scenes stories, how she broke stereotypes and the making of iconic songs like Jab Chhaye Mera Jadoo, Auva Auva Koi Yahan Nache Nache, Hari Om Hari and Ramba Ho.Kalpana: https://www.instagram.com/kalpanaiyer/?hl=enSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:45 Introduction2:07 Kalpana’s Childhood7:29 Destiny12:36 The Story of Jab Chaye Mera Jadoo16:18 Fighting Stereotypes in the Film Industry19:26 Remembering Co-Stars22:30 Behind The Scenes Stories26:09 The Magic of Vintage Films & Music31:39 The Role of Song, Dance & Item Numbers in Bollywood35:11 Fighting Stereotypes in the Film Industry (Contd.)46:35 Working in Television49:23 Asking For Work In The Industry51:04 Lego Interpretation52:07 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)56:07 Legacy, Advice & Meaning of Life#bollywood

Rajiv Srivatsa, founder of Antler India and Urban Ladder, talks about his journey, what is venture capital, how Antler works with entrepreneurs, what makes a successful founder and leader and the One Life theory.Rajiv: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivsrivatsaSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:26 Introduction1:13 Rajiv’s Journey3:57 The Joy of Coding7:08 Skills Needed in Jobs of the Future11:23 What is Venture Capital?25:59 Should Every Entrepreneur Go For Venture Capital?32:44 The Problems With Venture Capital38:23 Antler’s Business Model43:40 How To Create A VC Firm From Scratch?48:51 What Do VC Firms Look For In Founders?51:58 Founders Need To Be Assholes?57:06 Do Investors Need Entrepreneurship Experience?59:43 One Life Theory1:05:23 Lego Interpretation1:05:58 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:09:48 Legacy & Meaning of Life#venturecapital #entrepreneur

Sharda Ugra, cricket writer and sports journalist, talks about her journey into sports journalism, how to become a good cricket writer, the magic of cricket, evolution of digital media, the influence of politics and BJP on cricket and BCCI, corruption and cricket administration.Sharda: https://thewire.in/author/sharda-ugraSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:36 Introduction1:34 Falling in Love With Cricket6:57 First Impressions of Cricket9:34 Cricket’s Influence on Indian Culture16:33 Becoming the First Female Sports Journalist22:17 Digital Media in Sports Journalism27:10 The Relationship Between Cricketers & Media39:30 Politics & BJP in Cricket46:32 Does Cricket Exist to Make Money?51:07 BCCI’s Impact on Cricket & Corruption54:24 Nationalism & Jingoism in Cricket56:29 The Impact of Indian Women’s World Cup Victory1:05:11 Lego Interpretation1:06:06 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:08:58 Greatest Cricketer & Moment1:14:32 Legacy & Meaning of Life#cricket

Karan Thapar, journalist known for his work with CNN, The Wire & India Today, talks about his journey in journalism, how media & politics have evolved, interviewing 101, his infamous interview with Narendra Modi, the BJP's boycott of journalists, Godi Media and ethics in journalism.Karan: https://thewire.in/author/karan-thaparSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:41 Introduction2:07 Falling in Love with Journalism4:39 The Evolution of Media & Politics9:29 Should Journalists Be Friends With Politicians?15:19 Structuring An Interview: The Interview With Narendra Modi20:46 Journalism 101: Truth vs. Ethics25:59 The Role Of A Journalist28:24 Tips For Journalists30:46 Future of Media & Journalism in India31:18 Legacy & Meaning of Life#journalism

Sriram Ramaswamy, professor at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, talks about his journey, what is condensed matter physics, active matter, wet active matter, dry active matter and Brownian motion.Sriram: https://physics.iisc.ac.in/~sriram/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:35 Introduction2:32 Falling in Love with Physics7:42 Picking Condensed Matter Physics Over General Relativity12:23 What is Condensed Matter Physics?14:04 Brownian Motion21:54 What is Active Matter?24:30 Types of Active Matter30:29 Applications of Active Matter34:01 Dry Active Matter vs. Wet Active Matter35:38 How Does A Flock of Birds Move?38:45 Experiment for Dry Active Matter50:56 What is Wet Active Matter?55:36 Pilot Wave Theory57:45 Hydrodynamic Equations1:00:58 Emergence1:04:58 Consciousness1:07:06 Emergence (Contd.)1:09:18 Beauty & Structure1:12:28 Future of Active Matter1:19:08 Lego Interpretation1:19:54 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:24:51 Legacy & Meaning of Life#physics

Nirupama Rao, former Foreign Secretary of India, talks about her journey, life of a diplomat, role of a Foreign Secretary, the Agra Summit, the Indian Foreign Services, India, Pakistan, Kashmir, Jawaharlal Nehru vs. Zhoi Enlai and the dispute between India & China.Nirupama: https://x.com/NMenonRaoSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:27 Introduction1:59 Childhood Aspirations7:16 The Political Milieu in the 1960s & 70s12:21 What Is The Role of a Foreign Secretary of India?19:51 How To Succeed As A Diplomat?24:54 Combating Gender Stereotypes, Patriarchy & Sexism 31:12 Role of a Foreign Secretary (Contd.)33:28 Diplomacy 101: Art of Communicating37:08 The Agra Summit41:49 Solving Disputes With Kashmir & Pakistan45:44 The Struggles For Sovereignty 51:10 History of Dispute Between India & China 57:11 Jawaharlal Nehru vs. Zhou Enlai1:03:27 Solving The Indo-China Dispute1:06:27 Lego Interpretation1:07:00 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:11:57 Legacy & Meaning of Life#foreignpolicy

Ankur Warikoo talks about finding your passion, Ikigai, how to invest money, becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader, how to build a successful career, the business model of Groupon, Nearbuy, venture capital, acing job interviews, becoming a successful content creator and time management 101.Ankur: https://x.com/warikoo?lang=enSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:32 Introduction1:15 Passion vs. What You’re Good At4:19 Ikigai8:06 Relationship with Money11:59 How To Invest Your Money?14:32 How To Become A Successful Entrepreneur?20:19 The Business Model of Groupon25:06 Should You Go For Venture Capital?26:33 Groupon vs. Nearbuy29:26 Dealing with Failure32:03 How To Ace a Job Interview?36:16 How To Become A Successful Content Creator?39:15 How To Manage Time Effectively?41:54 Lego Interpretation42:26 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)44:10 Legacy & Meaning of Life#personalgrowth