A Whole Lotta Gray

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

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.

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 from- especially on how to successfully build a multimillion dollar business all while effecting real-world, practical change. You're better off listening to this one than otherwise, so if you enjoy it please share it with whoever may be interested! Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr Shreyans' Instagram: @shreyans_23 & @bluelearn.in

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 a must-listen to episode with Anish and Jayanth covering a plethora of globally relevant topics including, but not limited to, the Darwinian nature of life and the new AI revolution which has taken our planet by storm. Tune in to what is an EPIC listen EXCLUSIVELY on A Whole Lotta Gray! Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr Jayanth's Instagram: @jayanth_sharma

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 of India, the strengths of Indian culture and civilization and of course, the revolutionary UPI payment infrastructure which sets India apart from the rest of the globe. This is a MUST WATCH episode if you're passionate about learning all things India, Technology & Policy! Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr Sharad's Twitter: @sharads

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 Antisemitism, working towards greater tolerance and cohesion between communities in the UK. She's also conducted extensive study involving Hate-Crimes against British Hindus, a topic where there exists little to no scholarly literature. This is a must-listen to conversation between Anish and Charlotte- covering a whole host of topics, including, but not limited to, the dangers of neglecting fact-based evidence in order to pander to certain people, the travesties and selective amnesia associated with Empire and why Hindus tend to get a bad rap.

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 Management, Climate Change & Social Inclusion (among other topics). Anish's Instagram: @anish202blr Hasiru Dala's Instagram: @hasiru_dala Website: www.hasirudala.in

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

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!

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.

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?

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

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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 with friends & family!

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

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 young age; it's a conversation you definitely don't want to miss.  Equal parts driven and humble, Rahul shares his thoughts with us on a vast array of topics, ranging from the aversions people harbor toward cryptocurrencies, the new digital art fad in NFTs and the importance of pursuing your passion while forging relationships with people who share your interests.  If you're in need of your daily dose of motivation, this is an episode you absolutely do not want to miss! An hour of seamless conversation, which is sure to arm you with knowledge that'll hold you in great stead for the future.  Presenting to you, on this episode of A Whole Lotta Gray with Anish Anandaram, Rahul Rai.  You can follow him on his instagram @rahul_rai121 ...and check out his blog at https://rahulrai-gamma.medium.com  You'll definitely learn a thing or two about finance and crypto.  Enjoy the episode and happy listening! 

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, either visit the website (www.wrkwell.org) or email them at info@wrkwell.org

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)

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!

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