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Welcome to Expressions, the quintessential podcast from The New Indian Express group! We are here to talk about all things life and lifestyle. We will be touching upon topics like wellness, relationships, parenting, mental health, general health and happiness. Welcome to Expressions!
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#arunchittilappilly #wonderla #expressionspodcast Arun Chittilappilly is a second-generation entrepreneur and the driving force behind Wonderla Holidays — India’s largest amusement park chain. With a strong foundation in engineering and a passion for delivering joyful, immersive experiences, Arun has expanded Wonderla’s footprint while maintaining a sharp focus on innovation, sustainability, and guest satisfaction.Under his leadership, Wonderla has grown into a household name, offering world-class entertainment tailored to Indian families. Arun is also a hands-on investor in startups, real estate, and public markets — often guided by personal passions like music, travel, and technology.A calm and thoughtful leader, Arun draws inspiration from visionary thinkers like Elon Musk and the imaginative worlds of science fiction. Beyond business, he is a firm believer in empowering teams, sustainable development, and building experiences that bring people together — offline and joyfully.
#vivekanandahallekere #bounce #expressionspodcast Vivekananda Hallekere, co-founder and CEO of Bounce, India’s leading smart mobility platform.Starting his journey with Wicked Ride in 2014, Vivek pivoted to launch Bounce in 2016, aiming to solve India’s last-mile connectivity challenge. Under his leadership, Bounce introduced keyless, dockless scooter rentals and later expanded into electric mobility with Bounce Infinity, featuring swappable battery tech and purpose-built EVs. Vivek is a passionate entrepreneur working to make mobility more accessible, sustainable, and efficient for millions. We're excited to hear his insights today.
#KaavyaReddyV #SustainableFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #AgriEntrepreneur #OrganicFarmingIndia #ClimateConscious #PurposeLedBusiness #FarmerFirst #FoodSustainability #EthicalEntrepreneurship #TheExpressionsPodcast #tnie What does it take to build a profitable farm without compromising people, farmers, or the planet? Kaavya Reddy V, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Beanstalk Farmers talks about sustainable entrepreneurship, regenerative farming, multi-cropping, climate-conscious food systems, and why cheap supermarket food may cost us our health in the long run.From Miyawaki forests and carbon footprint to pre-order harvest models, solar drying, and farmer-first pricing…this conversation explores how young entrepreneurs can build businesses rooted in responsibility, resilience, and long-term impact.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!
#WilliamDalrymple #IndianHistory #1857 #EastIndiaCompany Was 1857 the bloodiest chapter of British rule in India?Did colonialism fracture India’s cultural confidence?And is the global order quietly shifting back to where it began…India and China?Historian William Dalrymple unpacks empires, religion, violence, and India’s forgotten global dominance.From the fall of the Mughals to the rise of the East India Company, from Afghanistan’s strategic paradox to the Bronze Age Collapse, this episode connects ancient history with today’s geopolitics.William Dalrymple reminds us that history is not about nostalgia — it’s about perspective. And without perspective, we misunderstand the present.
#PrateekKhandelwal #RampMyCity #AccessibilityMatters Instead of accepting the barriers, he chose to remove them!After a life-altering spinal cord injury in 2014, Prateek Khandelwal faced a reality most people never imagine — a world filled with physical barriers and invisible biases. Instead of accepting it, he chose to rebuild it.As the Founder of RampMyCity, Prateek has led accessibility transformations across multiple Indian cities, working with restaurants, parks, hospitals, police stations, schools, and commercial spaces. What started with one ramp has grown into a movement to make India inclusive — not through charity, but through design, compliance, and business sustainability.
#DeepikaArun #TamilAudiobooks #Storytelling #TamilLiterature Deepika Arun is one of the leading voices bringing Tamil literature into the digital age!A Chennai-based educator and audio content creator, she has narrated over 120 Tamil audiobooks, making classic and contemporary works accessible to global audiences. Through her podcast, she has revived literary gems like Sivagamiyin Sapatham, Ponniyin Selvan, and several modern Tamil novels…staying true to the author’s original words while bringing characters alive through voice alone.In 2016, she founded Jhoola Activity Centre, a space designed to help children build social-emotional skills and reduce screen dependency through books, board games, and storytelling.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!
#foodstories #indianchef #ChefChindiVaradarajulu #WomenInFood #ComfortFood What happens when a chef loses her sense of smell…but refuses to lose her love for food?We sit down with Chef Chindi Varadarajulu, the force behind Pumpkin Tales and Zhouyu, to talk about food as memory, resilience, and identity.Born in Singapore, shaped by Vancouver’s multicultural food scene, and rooted in South Indian traditions, Chindi Varadarajulu’s journey spans continents and cultures. From leading culinary tours across South India to shutting down her restaurant during the 2008 recession and rebuilding her life and career in Chennai, this conversation is about courage, calling, and cooking with purpose.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!
#mentalhealthawareness #schizophrenia #mentalhealthindia Some conversations don’t just inform…they change how we see people, illness, and society.Dr. Thara Srinivasan, psychiatrist, researcher, and co-founder of the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF), who has spent over 35 years working with individuals and families affected by schizophrenia.From genetics and stigma to community care and national policy, this episode explores the realities of one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses — with empathy, science, and honesty.This is not just a discussion about schizophrenia. It’s a conversation about people, perseverance, and the power of listening.
#AbhijitSaha #IndianCelebrityChef #FoodPodcast #ChefLife #CulinaryJourneyWhat does it really take to become one of India’s most respected chefs? 🍽️In this episode of the Expressions Podcast, celebrated chef Abhijit Saha sits down to share his journey through discipline, creativity, failure, fine dining, Italian cuisine, wine, and sustainability.From redefining Bangalore’s fine-dining scene to cooking for world leaders, from mastering Italian flavours to advocating chemical-free food systems, this conversation offers deep insights into the life of a chef who changed the way India dines.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!
#AnitaNair #IndianLiterature #FeminismInIndia From Ladies Coupé to Chain of Custody, Anita Nair opens the pages behind her stories. 📚In this intimate episode of Expressions, the acclaimed novelist speaks about how books are born—from observation to obsession, from libraries to longhand notebooks, from dark research to hope-filled endings.A rare conversation on writing rituals, feminism, fiction as truth, and why stories matter more than ever.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!
#bengalurupolice #seemanthkumarsingh #newyear2026 #celebrateresponsibly What does it really take to police a city like Bengaluru?Join us on Expressions Podcast as Seemant Kumar Singh, IPS, Bengaluru’s Police Commissioner, speaks about modern policing, public trust, technology, and the responsibility that comes with the uniform.This is not just a conversation about law and order—it’s about people, responsibility, and service in one of India’s most dynamic cities.
#MitaVinay #YogaBeyondTheMat #HolisticWellness What does it truly mean to be healthy - beyond medicines, gyms, and quick fixes?In this episode of Expressions, we speak with Mita Vinay, Yoga and Wellness Coach and Founder of Bodhsara Wellness, who shares her powerful journey of healing through yoga, mindfulness, and holistic living. From reversing chronic health conditions like arthritis, thyroid imbalance, migraines, and asthma to living medication-free, Mita explains how wellness begins with awareness, consistency, and lifestyle choices - not just exercises on the mat.She also speaks about yoga beyond asanas, the role of mindfulness in mental strength, detoxification as a foundation for healing, wellness tourism, and why modern life urgently needs a deeper connection between mind, body, and breath.
#MittiCafe #AlinaAlam #DisabilityInclusion #SocialEntrepreneurship What if one idea, born from heartbreak, rejection, and humanity, could rewrite the future for thousands?This is the extraordinary journey of Alina Alam, the founder of MITTI Café, an award-winning chain run entirely by adults with disabilities. With zero startup capital, countless rejections, and a belief that compassion helped to build one of the world’s largest inclusive café chains.In this conversation, she shares her journey of creating a movement that empowers people with physical, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities through employment, dignity, and community.
#PragatiMathur #TextileArtist #HandloomIndia #Nauraspur Pragati Mathur is one of India’s most compelling textile artists, a creator who blends handloom tradition with contemporary imagination. In this episode let’s explores Pragati’s remarkable 36-year journey, from receiving her first loom as a newly married graduate to building large-scale installations that redefine textile art in India.Her work moves effortlessly between sculpture, weaving, and installation, bringing together materials like copper, silk, jute, glass, and repurposed textiles. Every creation begins with a sketch, a concept note, or a piece of poetry, making her process deeply emotional and intuitively rooted.
#ChayaaNanjappa #NectarFresh #WomenEntrepreneurs #TheExpressionsPodcast #TNIEChayaa Nanjappa Rajappa, the award-winning founder of Nectar Fresh, is one of India’s most inspiring first-generation entrepreneurs. From surviving personal trauma to building India’s leading premium honey and natural foods brand, her journey is a inspiration in determination, innovation, and social impact.In this conversation, she reveals how she became the first woman in India to set up a honey-processing plant, replaced global giants like Darbo and Bonne Maman, empowered thousands of rural and tribal families, and built a brand trusted by Marriott, ITC, Hyatt, Walmart, Ayurveda companies, and global markets.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!
#MayuraBalasubramanian #CraftizenFoundation # CheriyalArt #IndianCrafts Discover how Mayura blends traditional craftsmanship with innovative social entrepreneurship to revive dying crafts and empower marginalized artisans, rural women, and adults with intellectual disabilities across India. From reviving rare Cheriyal art to pioneering eco-friendly livelihoods with temple flower recycling, this conversation delves into passion, purpose, and resilience. Don’t miss exclusive insights on preserving India’s rich cultural heritage through sustainable, craft-based livelihoods and inspiring stories of transformation.
#HariniNagendra #ExpressionPodcast #BangaloreDetectivesClub From decoding the language of trees 🌳 to writing award-winning mysteries 🕵️♀️, Dr. Harini Nagendra is redefining how India looks at cities, ecology, and storytelling.In this episode of the Expressions Podcast by The New Indian Express, Dr. Harini Nagendra takes us inside her life bridging science and storytelling, from leading research in climate change and urban ecology to weaving mysteries set in 1920s Bangalore for the bestselling Bangalore Detectives Club series. If you love stories that blend imagination with historical reality, and want insights into the future of sustainability, don’t miss this inspiring episode!
#BinduSubramaniam #SaPa #IndianMusic #musiceducation What does it mean to live a life where music, intellect, and empathy meet?In this inspiring episode of The Expression Podcast by The New Indian Express, we sit down with Bindu Subramaniam - singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, educator, and CEO of SaPa – Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts.Born into one of India’s most iconic music families, Bindu’s journey spans from performing with orchestras at 12 to reshaping how children experience music today. She opens up about growing up around legends, creating SaPa Baby, balancing motherhood and creativity, embracing technology in art, and finding resilience through melody.🎧 Tune in for an honest, soulful conversation about music, meaning, and the future of creativity.
#RishabhMalhotra #MSDhoni #TagdaRaho #JontyRhodesWhat happens when pain becomes your philosophy and strength turns into a movement? Meet Rishabh Malhotra, the Bengaluru-based entrepreneur who turned paralysis into purpose — and revived India’s ancient strength training systems through his fitness revolution, Tagda Raho.In this powerful episode of The Expression Podcast by The New Indian Express, Rishabh shares how a rare nerve injury left one arm nearly paralyzed during a cycling expedition and how ancient Indian tools like the Gada and Mudgar helped him rebuild strength, balance, and belief.From training India’s #SpecialForces and #IPL athletes to earning support from #MSDhoni and being recognized twice by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rishabh’s story is not just about muscle, it’s about meaning.
#AbhijitGupta #ThePizzaBakery #SmashGuysDive into the inspiring journey of Abhijit Gupta, the dynamic entrepreneur behind some of Bangalore’s most loved food brands—The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys. From facing the setback of a failed tech start-up to creating a thriving more than ₹100 crore food empire, Abhijit shares invaluable lessons on resilience, innovation, and the power of putting product first.In this episode of The Expression Podcast presented by The New Indian Express, discover:• The unexpected path from tech to food entrepreneurship• How obsessing over product quality shapes customer loyalty• Why transparency and storytelling have become game-changers in branding• Insights into scaling operations, hiring, and leveraging technology across 30+ outlets• Embracing sustainability and culture as core pillars for growthWhether you're a budding restaurateur, a start-up enthusiast, or someone driven by creativity and hustle, this conversation will fuel your passion and sharpen your blueprint for success.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!
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