If you struggle with being present, expressing gratitude or grasping concepts such as "Dharma" or "Karma", this episode is for you! Mr. Raghu Ananthanarayanan, Raghu Ananthanarayanan a disciple of Yogachaarya Krishnamaachaarya & TKV Desikachar and an alumnus of IIT Madras is a behavioural scientist, yoga teacher and an author. He has pioneered the use of the Yoga Sutras, traditional theatre, and the Mahabharata in experiential learning. His central quest has been the enquiry: “How to continu...
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Rahul Matthan is the founding partner of one of India’s leading law firms- Trilegal. Being an expert on everything data-related, it was great to get his insights on some of privacy’s most pressing issues! You can follow him on Twitter at: @Matthan & his podcast is: www.vaaka.in/exmachina
Dec 24, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We've all heard some version of, "White people can't be victims of racism, as racism is prejudice + power, not just prejudice" Anish debunks this notion and proves how this inadvertently contributes to eurocentricism. As always please interact with the episode if you enjoyed it and share with all friends who support nuanced thinking! Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr
Mar 14, 2024•9 min
Check out Anish's instagram: @anish202blr A key tool used by European colonizers to build the "New World" was unpaid and largely involuntary labor from slaves. However, a good chunk of work was also done as a result of pretty much unpaid and pretty much involuntary labor from Indentured Servants. In this short pisode, Anish goes over the distinction between both groups.
Mar 11, 2024•8 min
On this episode, Anish is joined by Shreyans Sancheti, the Co-Founder of BlueLearn, which is one of India's hottest EdTech startups. This episode is a complete must-listen as Anish & Shreyans delve into a plethora of topics, ranging from the importance of individual perseverance to community building to the India Growth Story, among others. From making the coveted Forbes 30 under 30, to being an avid reader with a knack for problem solving, Shreyans is definitely an individual worth hearing ...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 35 min
With a passion for both wildlife and photography, Jayanth Sharma has managed to merge the best of both worlds by making a name for himself as one of the best wildlife photographers on Earth. From Southern India to the Antarctic, Jayanth walks us through his life story and the lessons learned along the way- the importance of communication, how to run your own business and most importantly, being adaptable to whatever hurdle life throws at you, among a whole host of others. This is most certainly ...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 50 min
On this episode, we were joined by Mr. Sharad Sharma, the Co-Founder of iSPRT- India's highly reputed technology think & do-tank. He has a vast array of professional experience in elite leadership positions ranging from Bell Labs to Yahoo (where he was the India CEO for R&D). A passionate tech and product evangelist, Sharad shares his insightful takes on all issues pertaining to India's Growth Story, including, but not limited to, the need for indigenous AI models and products coming out...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 53 min
This episode's guest is Ms Charlotte Littlewood, a fellow at The Henry Jackson Society- a UK based think-tank concerned with protecting the values of freedom and democracy in modern society. Ms Littlewood has undertaken projects that focused heavily on women’s rights and tackling domestic violence problems. Additionally, she's served as a Counter-Extremism coordinator for an East London borough on behalf of the UK government. Alongside this, she has also consulted for Muslims Against Antisemitis...
Aug 31, 2023•48 min
On this episode we're joined by Ms Nalini Shekar, the Co-Founder of Hasiru Dala, a trailblazing organization which has empowered India's waste-pickers for more than a decade. Tune in to this highly informative conversation where Nalini shares her experience working with some of the subcontinent's most vulnerable communities and how their resilience can serve as an inspiration to us all. Join us on yet another journey with A Whole Lotta Gray for another raw conversation on all things Waste Manage...
Aug 19, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Arvind Tiwary is a technopreneur who believes that decentralisation of financial networks is key to providing civilians with the freedom to create their own realities. This episode has a plethora of themes ranging from Web3 to global history to alternatives to traditional institutions and how tech could reshape them; it surely is a riveting listen! Here is an additional piece for reference: https://www.enchant.com/customer-experience-in-the-metaverse
Mar 16, 2023•48 min
We’re in the middle of what’s projected to be a long crypto winter right now- that said, don’t give up hope just yet. Tune in to listen to 3 undeniable benefits of NFTs!
Mar 10, 2023•7 min
The word “Socialist” was added by an autocratic regime to rob the Indian people off their civil rights. It’s time to do away with it.
Feb 26, 2023•12 min
Bit ironic when the founder of the term “conscious capitalism” has his company bought out by the largest E-Commerce behemoth in the world, no?
Feb 25, 2023•6 min
There’s been decades of debate over whether to outlaw this ancient practice spanning more than a 1000 years. On this episode, we undertake a comprehensive overview of Bullfighting and answer the key question; Will animal cruelty & suffering minimise if we outlaw Bullfighting? Tune in to this latest episode! Instagram: @anish202blr
Jul 26, 2022•14 min
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Jul 22, 2022•11 min
Thanks to globalisation and an increased access to technology, traditional institutions in education, finance & the media are undergoing an unprecedented disruption. Check out this latest episode to hear Anish’s take on this phenomenon and what more to expect in the future! As always, it promises to be a highly informative listen that’s sure to share a new perspective with you, if nothing else. You can reach us @anish202blr if you’ve any thoughts or questions and as always be sure to share w...
Jul 13, 2022•20 min
Here at A Whole Lotta Gray, we dismantle binary approaches of evaluating issues. On this episode, we argue how the age-old “Capitalism v Socialism” debate is obsolete and irrelevant when we discuss ways in which modern societies can prosper. Why not Capitalism AND Socialism? Instagram: @anish202blr
Jun 17, 2022•16 min
Reach out to me on Instagram if you have any thoughts on this episode or the podcast at large: @anish202blr ------------- A riveting conversation with 24-year old Rahul, who quit his Morgan Stanley job to help set up a crypto fund during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, said crypto fund (Gamma Point Capital) was acquired by another crypto behemoth (BlockTower) for a whopping $35 million. This episode highlights the story of Rahul's entrepreneurial success in such a niche field and at such a youn...
Jun 17, 2021•58 min
Ms. Claudia Cavazza is the founder & CEO of Wrkwell (www.wrkwell.org), an organization which provides its clients with Stress Management solutions through yoga & meditation practices. During this pandemic, such insights as they pertain to mental health are immensely valuable. This is a conversation that is a total must-listen; Yoga, stress management & entrepreneurship...it’s all on this latest episode of a Whole Lotta Gray! If you have any questions about Claudia’s organization, eit...
Dec 16, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 9
J Sai Deepak is an eminent advocate at the Supreme Court of India. Passionate about all things Indic, he was kind enough to share his thoughts on how India and its people can better control the global narrative surrounding the country. From soft power to a potential regional superpower, this is an episode you definitely want to tune into! You can tweet him @jsaideepak and tweet Anish @anish202blr (Instagram: @anish202blr)
Aug 14, 2020•52 min•Ep. 8
International organizations & the legal system are rife with structural inefficacies. Check out A Whole Lotta Gray’s take on the situation- where we propose solutions to solving these inefficacies and consequently, making the world a better place!
Jul 22, 2020•39 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Attorney Jane Murphy tells us about the relevance of GDPR & how it concerns entities outside the European Union as well- to learn more about what Jane and her organization do, visit www.edpo.com
Mar 18, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4
A Whole Lotta Gray is a podcast where we discuss socio-political, economic and cultural issues. In today’s times, these discussions viewed as black or white, when in fact, they are a whole lotta gray. From Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis to the dangers of communism, we cover a wide spectrum of issues. In this episode, we cover the issue of solving the global climate crisis and if Greta Thunberg is the real deal or if she is merely media hype? We discuss: - How Greta got started and a timel...
Jan 27, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
A Whole Lotta Gray is a podcast where we discuss socio-political, economic and cultural issues. In today’s times, these discussions viewed as black or white, when in fact, they are a whole lotta gray. From Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis, to the dangers of communism, we cover a wide spectrum of issues. In this episode, we cover the issue of the abysmal state of sexual education in India and three key areas where we can begin investing our time, energy and resources toward solving what is a...
Jan 27, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
