In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Farida Lokhandwala, a young healthcare practitioner born and raised in Mumbai, currently living and working in San Francisco Bay Area. With a bachelors degree in Occupation Therapy from the prestigious T.N.Medical college of Mumbai, Farida went on to do her Masters specialising in Sensory Integration Therapy at University of Southern California at Los Angeles. Her work is helping differently abled children and adults to find a dignified life for themselve...
Apr 21, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Rohan Desai, who currently lives in Bir, Himachal Pradesh, a rural town nestled amidst the Dhauladhar mountain range in North India. Rohan founded 'Rollos Retreat' at Bir as a magical place in the midst of nature, a home to community of individuals who are on a journey to express their innermost feelings, a place where vulnerabilities transform to strengths. Travellers and tourists visit Rollos Retreat to share their experiences, listen and learn from eac...
Apr 14, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Anoushka Shah, a graduate with a Masters degree in International Relations and Social Anthropology from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. At a very young age, Anoushka was compelled to pivot her career path after the untimely and unexpected loss of her father. She had to take on a leadership role as the Head of Business Development and Operations in her family business, the Perfect Group, established in 1964, which specialises in precision engine c...
Apr 07, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Dr. Rucha Bapat, a dentist turned research scientist. After completing her Bachelors in Dental Surgery in India, Rucha did her Masters and PhD at the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology at University of Southern California, Los Angeles where she currently works as a full time postdoctoral scholar. In addition to being a bibliophile, Rucha enjoys cooking and baking during her free time. While driving to work each day she’s equally attentive to her mu...
Mar 31, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Kiran Wadje from Donje, a small village located at the base of Sinhgad fort near Pune city. Born in a family of farmers, Kiran had the courage to break stereotypes associated with rural India where a girl child is expected to drop out of education to get married and bear children. She not only completed her school education with flying colours but went on to do her Master’s in Statistics. Today, Kiran proudly works as a Test Lead in a multinational statis...
Mar 24, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Arnav Bagalwadi, a young practicing lawyer in the High Court of Karnataka at Bangalore. A firm believer in the Indian Constitution, Arnav says, “I am committed to representation of people in protecting their fundamental rights.” He was the advocate for the Petitioner in the hijab case before the High Court of Karnataka. In addition to his day job as a lawyer, Arnav is an adventure enthusiast, a sportsman and a passionate aviator. Arnav Bagalwadi can be re...
Mar 17, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Anwita Bakshi, a young mother, saree lover, bibliophile and a small businesses owner. Anwita did her MBA in 2013 and joined the corporate world as a business analyst. After completing 4 years at office, she decided to give her entrepreneurial dreams a try by starting her small business in 2018 called “The Mulberry Trails," which hopes to bring the traditional Indian saree weaver closer to market place. Anwita Bakshi can be reached at: Instagram ; Facebook...
Mar 10, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Sidhesh Bardrinarayan, a Software Engineer currently working at Google in Mountain View, California. “Being an army kid, I have had the privilege of a different childhood as I got to travel across India while growing up, studying in multiple schools and meeting different people," he says. On a more personal note, Sidhesh loves cooking and has the utmost fascination for making ice-creams, one of the many things he is popular for amongst friends. Sidhesh Ba...
Mar 03, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Devangini, a writer, fashion blogger and content strategist who has accomplished her PG in mass communication. She believes every moment is a story to tell, if you have the art of expression and the drive within you. Devangini can be reached at: Instagram ; Facebook ; Wordpress Views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Podcast are those of its guest. Creators of this Podcast expressly disclaim any and all liability or responsibility for any dire...
Feb 24, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Rutvij Dhotey who calls himself just another ordinary person trying to figure out his path to learn more about the extraordinary in life. He says, "I always strive to build from what’s around me and get better - be it adventure, travel, health or work." On a more formal note, Rutvij works as a Software Engineer in YouTube at the Google Head Quarters in Mountain View, California. Rutvij Dhotey can be reached at: Instagram ; Facebook ; Blog Views and opinio...
Feb 17, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Akshay Vaidya, a mechanical engineer by education but a sound engineer by choice. Since he was a kid, Akshay was always fascinated with films. His choice of being a sound engineer has provided him with an avenue to channel his childhood fascination into a very important creative part of film making - Sound Design & Engineering. Akshay Vaidya can be reached at: Instagram ; Facebook Views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Podcast are those o...
Feb 10, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Archita Naik. She’s a writer, poet, a Bharatnatyam dancer, an actor and a model who walks the ramp at beauty pageants. As an avid reader and a prolific writer in Hindi & English, Archita has a personal collection of quotes and her favourite one is - “what you seek, is seeking you!" Archita Naik can be reached at: Instagram ; Facebook ; Twitter Views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Podcast are those of its guest. Creators of this Podcast ...
Feb 03, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Sahil Paranjape, a 32 year old Chief Operating Officer of "Forest Trails," a 175-acre township setup on the outskirts of Pune City by Paranjape Constructions, one of India's highly reputed construction companies. Sahil is also an endurance cyclist having participated in the Deccan Cliffhanger, Ultraspice and few BRMs. In addition, Sahil is an unconventional painter and an avid traveller with friends in over 40 countries! Sahil Paranjape can be reached at,...
Jan 27, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of Wings Podcast we meet Vedashree Patankar, a young Mumbai girl. Based on intimate life experiences had at a very early age, she crafted for herself an identity of a Healer-Warrior & a Creative Artist who believes in discipline and rigour. Vedashree works as a Market Research Specialist for a highly respected Indian Wellness Brand - ‘Health & Wisdom’ and finds solace in music as a singer. Vedashree Patankar can be reached at: Facebook; Instagram Views and opinions expres...
Jan 20, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our first guest episode, we will meet Dr.Ameya Kagali, who has served the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services in the insurgency prone regions of India’s north-east and has also served on the borders between Israel & Lebanon in setting up medical camps. He currently works with Sports Authority of India (SAI) as a professional expert in Sports Science & Medicine. As a Chief Team Physician at SAI, he has helped the country win its highest tally of medals ever at the recently held Tokyo ...
Jan 14, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to this curtain raiser episode of Wings Podcast, a new addition to the rapidly growing world of podcasts, globally and more specifically, in India. In this curtain raiser episode we will talk about - what is this podcast, why are we putting it together, who is this for and how will it unfold as we move forward. In conversation with Milind Agnihotri, the podcast host, is Asha Agnihotri, co-creator of the podcast & Rahul Agnihotri, who is the sounding board and advisor for the podcast....
Jan 07, 2022•18 min0
