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Wings
Asha & Milind Agnihotri
106 episodes
2 months ago
Fundamental human rights of justice, liberty and equality are enshrined in the Indian Constitution for all its citizens. Yet women of the country, across socio-economic divide, continue to experience discrimination and denial in their personal and social contexts. Over last few decades a lot has changed for 'her,' yet lot remains the same. Further, in today's technology-infested globalised world, she is in search for freedom, not 'from something' but 'for something.' In this search, what are ...
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Fundamental human rights of justice, liberty and equality are enshrined in the Indian Constitution for all its citizens. Yet women of the country, across socio-economic divide, continue to experience discrimination and denial in their personal and social contexts. Over last few decades a lot has changed for 'her,' yet lot remains the same. Further, in today's technology-infested globalised world, she is in search for freedom, not 'from something' but 'for something.' In this search, what are ...
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Wings
S5E4: Her Reflections
Fundamental human rights of justice, liberty and equality are enshrined in the Indian Constitution for all its citizens. Yet women of the country, across socio-economic divide, continue to experience discrimination and denial in their personal and social contexts. Over last few decades a lot has changed for 'her,' yet lot remains the same. Further, in today's technology-infested globalised world, she is in search for freedom, not 'from something' but 'for something.' In this search, what are ...
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4 months ago
58 minutes

Wings
S5E3: VishnuNaad
Indian music is said to have originated in ancient times as a confluence of three broad streams - music performed in temples for devotion, music performed in palaces and royal courts for entertainment and music that flowed freely in farms, fields and forests, for its own sake. At its core, it celebrates the Vyakti (individual, the part) and Samashti (collective, the whole) both fuelled by a primal energy manifesting as ‘Naad’ or Sound. ‘VishnuNaad,’ is an attempt to experience this prim...
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7 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes

Wings
S5E2: Band, Baaja, Baaraat
Weddings are a significant indicator of Indian culture. Though centered around the bride and groom, this special event tacitly focuses on sustaining and strengthening the community, ‘jaat-biradari,’ as it is popularly termed in India. And, that’s how it has been for centuries. Add to it the pomp and glamour of - mehndi, haldi, sangeet, baarat, exquisite outfits & jewellery, exotic destinations, DJs, after parties, live streaming & Instagram reels, and you get a modern day Indian...
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8 months ago
58 minutes

Wings
S5E1: Rooted in Senses
Welcome to a conversation with Neeta Mittal, an innovative entrepreneur and co-founder of LXV Wine. This conversation takes us on a sensory journey from the vineyards of Paso Robles, California to the spice markets of India, exploring the art of human connection in a fast-paced digital world. In this thought provoking podcast, Neeta weaves together three interconnected themes - Wisdom of the Vine, Alchemy of Senses & Human Touch in the Age of AI. Throughout this conversation, Neet...
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9 months ago
58 minutes

Wings
S4E25: I believe I can fly
All things are possible for those who believe. This is however easier said than done. Beliefs get tested, some quite severely and some over a long period of time leaving a deep mark on our psyche. How do we hold firm in our beliefs and yet be flexible? How can we shift the needle from ‘Can I?’ to ‘I Can.'? What are the ensuing struggles? What role does a support system play here? What intangibles await us as we pursue of our beliefs? To explore this subject and more, here’s a conversation wi...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

Wings
S4E24: Fear - what art thou?
Fear has been a constant companion of human race since hunter-gatherer days. It is a powerful force that creates as well as destroys. Unlike the animal kingdom, however, humans have an innate gift to understand fear in all its entirety. How does fear manifest in everyday life? What about moments of crisis that shakes our very being? How does it trigger an inevitable chain reaction of dysfunctional behaviours? What role does society, culture, religion and technology play in harbouring and ampl...
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1 year ago
52 minutes

Wings
S4E23: Celebrating Me!
Much of who we are is shaped by our personal, work and social roles which evolve in a given context and over a period of time. These roles feed on each other and are further influenced by our choices and compulsions. How does this process manifest in the early stages of life? How does married life and parenthood impact the role matrix? What if this involves a geographical and cultural transition? Across life phases, how does one protect and nurture personal passions? In all this drama, how do...
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1 year ago
56 minutes

Wings
S4E22: Being Regge
Today, music & dance are an integral part of weddings, corporate events, nightlife or private celebrations with professional DJs at the centre stage. They know exactly how to get everyone swaying to their beats, keeping energy high on the dance floor and to provide non-stop entertainment! What goes into being a DJ? What is the art, craft & drama that needs to be mastered? How does a DJ build and sustain a brand for local & international markets? What are the blood, sweat and tears...
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1 year ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Wings
S4E21: Raghu's World
Finding one’s way through the forest, metaphorically and physically, happens to a chosen few. Every step calls for curiosity, courage, experimentation, openness to learn and constant adaptation. What if this is one’s calling in life? What world’s does it open up? How does a ‘beginner’s mind’ respond to such a calling? What does it mean to be a self-made ‘naturalist’? How does one build a professional work career to share the magic of nature and wildlife? To explore this subject and more, her...
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1 year ago
59 minutes

Wings
S4E20: I'm Arundhati
An unwavering commitment to the ideals of ‘rasa nishpatti' has ensured survival and growth of ancient Indian art forms much beyond an artist’s life and times. This however has necessitated democratisation, modernisation & institutionalisation of art through structures, systems and processes guided by principles and values. How does an artist partake in this process to experience and expand the art? What are the ensuing trials & tribulations? What mysteries and treasures await in such ...
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1 year ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Wings
S4E19: Tapasya
Raga framework in Indian Classical Music is said to be an ocean replete with mysteries & treasures. A Sangeet Saadhak (student of music) committed to a triad of Taalim (disciplined lessons), Riyaaz (diligent practice) & Adaakaari (authentic performance) gets a chance to experience these mysteries and treasures to bring them forth to their listeners. What is the relationship between Ragas and its Saadhak? What chemistry unfolds between them? What Tapasya (penance) both have to endure a...
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1 year ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Wings
S4E18: Fabric called...DEI
Human context is imbued with certain timeless themes that need periodic revisit, reexamination and renewal. Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) is one such theme. This would include gender and identity, neurodiversity, social and professional diversity, cultural and ethnic diversity etc. How do we navigate this maze? What role does power inequities play in DEI context? What micro and macro processes are at play here? Is equality synonymous with sameness? How does one acknowledge and gra...
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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Wings
S4E17: Jungle Routes
It is said that lot happens in a forest. While the focus could be more on all that is seen at the eye level, there’s lot that goes on above and below this plane. It takes a lot of patience, sensitivity and understanding to comprehend a forest, skills that are equally important in the world of photography. What if one’s work includes wild life as well as photography? What experiences and insights await in such a body of work? How does it trigger an entrepreneurial venture having a ’Triple P’ g...
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1 year ago
50 minutes

Wings
S4E16: Dancer-Healer
It is said that dance is an artform that frees human spirit. Through movements in space & time the dancer aims to break the shackles of earthly existence. What is the mystical space one discovers as one moves with the accompanying melody & rhythm? What really happens when our feet, knowingly or unknowingly, start tapping to the beats of music? How does this bring alive the healer within to be in service of oneself and others? To explore this subject and more, here’s a conversation wi...
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1 year ago
1 hour 16 minutes

Wings
S4E15: The Booklet Guy!
The world of self-help, personal growth books is ever expanding. At one end are books with simple insights, offering easy steps as ‘chota recharge’ to daily life. While at other end are books with profound answers to deeper questions, offering steps that may be life transforming. In a post-truth world with shortening attention spans, the ‘everyday recharge option’ seems more pragmatic for many. How do simple stories and timeless mythologies help in my ‘daily kurukshetra’ battles? Across life-...
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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Wings
S4E14: ta...kita...ta
Musicians, vocalists or instrumentalists, dwell simultaneously in two worlds - an external world of practice and performance and an internal world of self doubts, dilemmas, contentment and possible bliss. The canvas becomes intense if the context is Indian classical music - Khyal or Carnatic. How does a musician navigate these worlds while staying focused on the art & craft? What are the joys and agonies of an accompanying artist? What are the subtle processes of ‘waiting & anticipati...
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1 year ago
1 hour 21 minutes

Wings
S4E13: Mind your.....'Mind'
It is said that human mind is fuelled by an intricate triad of thoughts, emotions and actions. Further, research has pointed to primacy of emotions in this triad as the cause as well as consequence of our realities. What are emotions, what do they do to us? Why do we need a rich emotional vocabulary to examine our everyday experiences? What is the ‘disorder-development continuum’ in the field of Mental Health? What role do Mental Health professionals play in today’s world? What are their anch...
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1 year ago
1 hour 19 minutes

Wings
S4E12: Incy Wincy Spider
For years you work hard to face the ‘big moment.’ The moment arrives, you come out as a winner, years of commitment and perseverance has paid off. But the next moment brings in a surprise - a crash, a collapse! It’s back to square one. How does one reconcile with such realities? How does one pick up the threads and recover from setbacks? What are the internal and external forces supporting this rise? What makes the ‘Incy Wincy Spider’ climb up the spout again? To explore this subject and mo...
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1 year ago
55 minutes

Wings
S4E11: Keeping it simple
Conversations can be formal and structured with a specific agenda and outcome in mind. On the other hand, they can be informal and exploratory based on the underlying energy felt by those conversing. The latter could involve varied subjects such as friendship, family, work, travel and all that is meaningful and precious. Why do connections matter to me? How can conversations help me forge rich connections? How has migrating across cities, countries and cultures shaped me and my world? How do ...
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1 year ago
52 minutes

Wings
S4E10: Role Transitions
Role transitions is a feature of life be it in personal, professional or social spaces and is important for one’s growth. It often involves a complex web of relationships, responsibilities, boundaries, power, authority, choices and constraints. All this is further anchored in a socio-cultural context as well as personal dreams and aspirations based on the stage of one’s life. How are role transitions negotiated by men and women? What are the trials and tribulations involved? What role does ge...
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1 year ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Wings
Fundamental human rights of justice, liberty and equality are enshrined in the Indian Constitution for all its citizens. Yet women of the country, across socio-economic divide, continue to experience discrimination and denial in their personal and social contexts. Over last few decades a lot has changed for 'her,' yet lot remains the same. Further, in today's technology-infested globalised world, she is in search for freedom, not 'from something' but 'for something.' In this search, what are ...