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Here, we explore what the conversation around conservation looks like and the role law and policy play in it. --- Maitreya Prithwiraj Ghorpade is an pro-conservation environmental lawyer practicing before various benches of the National Green Tribunal, along with Bombay High Court and Supreme Court of India, with a practice presently spanning across 5 states, and diverse eco-systems of India. He's the founder of the Environmental Lawyers of India, a non-partisan collective of advocates working towards upholding the environmental rule-of-law, and hosts and produces a podcast titled 'What UnEarth', an award-winning long-form video podcast built around a single, urgent question: how did we arrive at a way of living so profoundly at odds with the natural world - and with each other. --- This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindia What's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastri What Maitreya's up to these days : http://instagram.com/____mpg_____ For enquiries, contact [email protected]

Maitreya Prithwiraj Ghorpade is an pro-conservation environmental lawyer practicing before various benches of the National Green Tribunal, along with Bombay High Court and Supreme Court of India, with a practice presently spanning across 5 states, and diverse eco-systems of India. He's the founder of the Environmental Lawyers of India, a non-partisan collective of advocates working towards upholding the environmental rule-of-law, and hosts and produces a podcast titled 'What UnEarth', an award-winning long-form video podcast built around a single, urgent question: how did we arrive at a way of living so profoundly at odds with the natural world - and with each other.--- This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindiaWhat's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastriWhat Maitreya's up to these days : http://instagram.com/____mpg_____ For enquiries, contact [email protected]

here, we talk about food history, appropriation, food hacks, comfort food, consumer culture, local cuisines and more --- Ketki Bhosale is a food storyteller, enthusiastic dot-connector, and unapologetic overthinker. With a background in marketing and immersive food experiences, she loves uncovering the history, culture, psychology, and unexpected stories hiding in plain sight on our plates.--- This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindiaWhat's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastriWhat Ketki's up to these days : http://instagram.com/ketkebab For enquiries, contact [email protected]

here, we talk about motorbikes, Indian roads, whether people buy motorbikes for the thrill and more --- A jack of many, but a master of speed. Be it in air, land or water, Vistasp Bharucha is one of the fastest people around. With dexterity in automobiles of all kinds - cars, bikes and planes, he now operates his own enterprise Hi-Tech Performance which is a distributor of performance parts for luxury bikes in India. Previously having worked in Ducati, he developed and grew his passion for motorcycles. A true blue Pune boy, Vistasp is also an animal whisperer and someone who has worked with animals very closely in life. --- What Vistasp's up to these days : http://instagram.com/vistaspbharucha What's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastri This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindia For enquiries, contact [email protected]#interview #podcast #storieswithshastri

here, we talk about what how music shapes us, gig culture, strange things artistes have requested, being a team player and more --- Diya Kumari Jadeja is an award-winning nightlife programmer and live venue curator, recognized for shaping some of India’s most influential music experiences. With an academic foundation in Political Science, Sociology (specializing in Child Behavioural Sciences), and Film & Video Production, she brings structure, cultural insight, and creative vision into every platform she builds. As one of the early female booking agents in India’s music ecosystem, Diya programmed and managed shows for leading artists including Lucky Ali, Euphoria, Indian Ocean, Nucleya, Eric Prydz, Above & Beyond, Markus Schulz, Astrix, Infected Mushroom, Gilby Clarke, Mohan Kannan, Jerome Isma Ae, Jaytech, Grum, Pretty Lights Etc. Her venues earned recognition, including Best Nightclub and Best Live Venue awards, solidifying her reputation as a respected force in entertainment programming. She was the founder of Shut Your Trap, an independent IP built to spotlight underground hip-hop, MC battles, drum & bass, and dubstep — an open platform dedicated to recognizing raw talent, featuring artists such as Karan Kanchan and other emerging voices at blueFROG Pune. Earlier in her career, Diya worked as a journalist for Euphoric, then India’s only EDM-focused publication, where she interviewed global artists including Rudimental and Skrillex, gaining a sharp editorial lens on global music culture. A deeply committed animal rights activist, Diya rescued and adopted dogs from abusive backgrounds — seven so far — and continues to feed community animals daily, extending her advocacy far beyond the spotlight. Bringing her journey full circle, she co-founded Moonlight Studio alongside her business partner with the intention of exposing a small town to a larger scope of music through multiple mediums of dance and performance. From making people dance by programming world-class artists, she now gives people the tools to dance themselves — empowering individuals to move confidently in any style and truly make music their own. --- What Diya's up to these days : www.instagram.com/diyakumarijadeja What's new on SwS these days : www.instagram.com/storieswithshastri This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindia For enquiries, contact [email protected] #interview #podcast #storieswithshastri

here, we talk about what growing up with cricket has been like, favourite players, cricket trivia and more --- Raushan Verma is a singer, songwriter and composer. --- This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindiaWhat's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastriWhat Raushan's up to these days : http://instagram.com/raushan.verma For enquiries, contact [email protected]

here, we talk about making ad films, enjoying the process, comfort movies, and more --- Sanam Buxani, in her own words, is a filmy ad film director and producer who likes doing bak bak about Bollywood.--- This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindiaWhat's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastriWhat Sanam's up to these days : http://instagram.com/sanambuxani For enquiries, contact [email protected]#interview #podcast #storieswithshastri

here, we talk about what it feels like to be part of music festival production, the gig life and more --- Abhinav Patankar is an award-winning passionate sound engineer and music enthusiast dedicated to creating unforgettable sonic experiences in the field of live sound. He started hissound engineering career in 2013 by seeking formal education in the field. Having topped his class, he went on to become the youngest head of department to lead one of India’sleading live music venue brands, blueFROG, Pune. Currently Abhinav serves as the FoH engineer for OAFF & Savera, DIVINE, The Soul (SriLanka), Prabhdeep, Swanand Kirkire’s Bawraa Live and Talwiinder. He also, serves as the Technical Manager for festivals such as Ziro Festival of Music (Takar Stage), Sounds Good Festival & DGTL (Mumbai) and also as the FoH engineer for the South Stage at the MagneticFields Festival.Apart from everything audio, he is a certified paragliding pilot, an adventure biker, plays tennis and enjoys everything outdoor.--- This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindiaWhat's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastriWhat [guest]'s up to these days : http://instagram.com/mogamboishappy For enquiries, contact [email protected]#interview #podcast #storieswithshastri

here, we talk about the ease of creating, supporting fellow creators, and more. Watch the full video on YouTube --- Luv Mahtani is a musician and certified ukulele teacher based in Pune. What started out as lessons given from a friend’s apartment eventually evolved into a community of artists and collaborators across the city. The activities at Ukulele with Luv range from workshops, regular classes, and the newly formed Pune Uke Club - a community of students and music enthusiasts gathering for weekly jams in-person and online. --- This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindia What's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastri What Luv's up to these days : http://instagram.com/youfoundluv For enquiries, contact [email protected] #interview #podcast #storieswithshastri

here, we talk about what all goes on behind the making of your favourite musician as we geek out over our favourites. Watch the video on YouTube. --- Aaryaman Trivedi has worked extensively in the music industry in India for the past half a decade, with focused work ranging from artist management, tour management, label execution, editorial long-form and short-from writing, interviews (on-camera and written), business development, brand partnerships and live event ticketing. From being a senior writer at Rolling Stone India, to currently being the India booking agent for acts such as Peter Cat Recording Co, The F16s and Lifafa, Aaryaman has worked across the breadth of the industry. --- This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindia What's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastri What Aaryaman's up to these days : https://www.instagram.com/aaryamantrivedi/ For enquiries, contact [email protected] #indianmusicscene #gigculture #indiemusic

here, we learn about what spoken word is and why it is profound. Watch the video on YouTube. --- KC Vlaine a.k.a Kartik Rajan is a spoken word poet from Pune who's been a part of the scene's evolution for 13+ years. He has judged India's First National Youth Poetry Slam, multiple college festival poetry competitions, and even emceed Sarah Kay and Phil Kay's Pune performance.--- What's new on SwS these days : http://instagram.com/storieswithshastriWhat KC's up to these days : http://instagram.com/kc.vlaineFor enquiries, contact [email protected]

"Over the past 4.5 years, I’ve travelled across 22 Indian states, creating videos that celebrate the extraordinary in everyday life. I’ve shared over 400 stories of ordinary Indians, inspiring villages, and changemakers driving innovation. My journey has led me to collaborate with global brands like Emirates, WWF, Panasonic, Hyundai, and the Gates Foundation. I’ve also spent 3 years as a global educator, teaching aspiring creators from over 50 countries about the art of storytelling and content creation." - Sai Sethu --- What's new on SwS these days : http://instagram.com/storieswithshastri What Sai's up to these days : http://instagram.com/ontheground.with.saiWhat I'm up to these days : http://instagram.com/sanghamitrashastri For enquiries, contact [email protected]#interview #podcast #storieswithshastri

here, we learn about sex positivity, what unconditional love means, and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Tanisha Kale is a graduate in Psychology who works with The Sangya Project. --- What's new on SwS these days : http://instagram.com/storieswithshastri What Tanisha's up to these days : http://instagram.com/keeper_of_the_red_river What I'm up to these days : http://instagram.com/sanghamitrashastri For enquiries, contact [email protected] #interview #podcast #storieswithshastri #media #viral #socialmedia #relationships

here, we learn about the importance of personal financing, investing, cryptocurrencies and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Dheeraj Shah has a Masters in Psychology, but is full-time in Crypto. He runs a Podcast that focuses on education and news about Crypto to Indians. Additionally, he loves memes, content creation and community. --- Recorded on July 4, 2021 --- What's new on SwS these days : http://instagram.com/storieswithshastri What Dheeraj's up to these days : http://instagram.com/dheerajshah What I'm up to these days : http://instagram.com/sanghamitrashastri For enquiries, contact [email protected] 00:00 Introduction 03:23 What does being broke mean?  04:40 The best and the worst part about being broke 09:58 The importance of personal financing 15:45 The best and the worst part about not being broke 20:03 Value of a person 23:41 Money you make v/s money you keep 27:10 Formula to save money  30:10 When is it too late to start investing? 35:15 How would you explain cryptocurrency to a 5-year old?  40:33 Will crypto be valued just like regular currency?  42:50 Volatility of crypto 46:55 Risks involved in using crypto 54:05 Losses in crypto 57:12 The Bitcoin Network 57:40 Misuse of crypto 59:50 Verifying crypto transactions  1:05:33 What does mining mean?  1:09:47 Breaking down crypto 1:12:42 Wealth redistribution with crypto  1:22:08 Bitcoin's role in governance 1:26:51 Why we aren't taught investing in school 1:29:43 One piece of advice for someone who wants to invest 1:32:11 Conclusion

here, we learn about consciousness, religion, spirituality and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Keanu Heydari is a historian of nineteenth and twentieth century Europe and French cultural, intellectual, and migration history. His research focuses on the out-migration of Iranians (especially intellectuals and cultural leaders) from Tehran to Paris before and after the 1953 coup d’état. Keanu is also interested in questions of culture, spirituality, and religious belonging in the contemporary world. --- Recorded on July 1, 2021 --- What's new on SwS these days : http://instagram.com/storieswithshastri What Keanu's up to these days : http://instagram.com/keanuheydari What I'm up to these days : http://instagram.com/sanghamitrashastri For enquiries, contact [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 02:20 Defining conscience and consciousness 03:35 Defining religion and spirituality 04:11 Are we the only sentient beings? 05:35 Realising what we don't know  06:55 Is religion scientific? 09:15 The spirit of God  10:44 Omega Point and Christ Consciousness 11:51 The cosmic Christ 13:18 The advent of human language 14:15 Are religion and spirituality synonymous? 15:18 Faith 15:39 Spirituality 17:05 The relevance of religion today 21:20 Is religion political? 21:41 Is religion binary? 27:57 Our perception of God and self-gratification 33:20 Placing Faith outside ourselves 38:51 What is sin? 40:51 The motive behind seeking the divine  43:15 Our Purpose on Earth 54:07 Heaven and Hell 54:55 Eastern religion and the West 57:15 Suffering and existence 1:03:51 Being One with the Divine 1:06:02 Is consciousness collective or individualistic? 1:08:25 God-loving or God-fearing? 1:13:11 Imagining God 1:15:49 Do we live in a spirit-based world?  1:18:06 What is Apocalyptic Studies?