Welcome to episode 12, the last episode of season 1! Today we have as our guest the young and dynamic Manthan Shah, author of the extremely interesting book called ‘Unstoppable: How Youth Icons Achieve Extraordinary Things’, published by Penguin Random House ( Unstoppable- Penguin Random House India ).  The book contains stories of over 40 young achievers from India. This is perhaps the first time a book with their stories has been published by another young achiever. Manthan was an under-18 Table Tennis National Champion and continues his achievement streak at work and studies. Here he analyzes the traits that played a big part in the success of high achievers and draws lessons for others to emulate. He encourages youngsters to have clear goals to fulfill their potential. I found it rewarding and motivating to read the book and talk to him, hope you will also find the episode valuable. Happy Listening PS. Season 2 will be out shortly ? Buy the book from Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Unstoppable-How-Successful-South-Asia/dp/0143454072 To contact me - podcast@ramonproductions.org Pls leave feedback here via text or voice message. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

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Unstoppable: How Youth Icons Achieve Extraordinary Things - S1 Ep 12 with Manthan Shah

Poorva Joshipura is a dynamic animal rights activist, and author of the incredible book called ‘Survival at Stake: How Our Treatment of Animals is Key to Human Existence.’  Published by Harper Collins. https://harpercollins.co.in/blog/announcements/survival-at-stake-how-our-treatment-of-animals-is-key-to-human-existence-by-poorva-joshipura/ Poorva is the Senior Vice President of International Affairs for ‘People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) Foundation UK. She is also the former Chief Executive Officer of PETA India.  www.PETAIndia.com   She has written a riveting account of how various agencies treat animals, whether for testing, at animal farms for meat, eggs, and milk, and for entertainment etc. " If we treat animals the way we would want to be treated then we can address the problems of climate change, and pandemics as they are linked to our current treatment of animals," she explains. Buy the book from Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Survival-Stake-Treatment-Animals-Existence/dp/9356994722 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

Survival at Stake: How Our Treatment of Animals is Key to Human Existence - S1 Ep11 with Poorva Joshipura

"It is not important to know who was Kabir, but what is important is 'who is Kabir', what impact his rich legacy of songs and verses has had on people, and how they relate to him today", explains singer, and author Vipul Rikhi ( vipulrikhi.com ) as he talks about his latest book 'Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision, and Songs of Kabir', published by Harper Collins. Rikhi gives us a peek into the concepts that stand out clearly in the verses left behind by the poet-saint Kabir, concepts that have influenced spiritual followers as well as those fighting for social reform in the past 500 years. The author argues that Kabir is an idea and a force, which has been preserved by the people of India as a living tradition. Rikhi is immersed in the oral traditions of our country. His interest, besides Kabir, also includes other Bhakti and Sufi poets. He has authored 5 other books relating to oral traditions of song. Get the book at Amazon ( https://amzn.eu/d/9kP4bdg ) To read the interview click here https://globalbihari.com/literary-speaking-being-one-with-kabir/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir - S1 Ep 10 with Vipul Rikhi

There is nothing as frightening as the consequences of Climate Change, something we all have been witnessing since the past few decades. And one of the most visible sources is the mounting garbage we see in and around our cities. " Currently we are living in the largest global garbage crisis of our lifetime and therefore it is important that we adopt a low waste lifestyle and live more sustainably", says Sahar Mansoor, author of the book 'Bare Necessities: How to Live a Zero-Waste Life', published by Penguin Books. She answers many questions on how we can reduce waste at a personal level. Sahar is also founder of the enterprise 'Bare Necessities' ( barenecessities.in ) where you can buy eco-friendly products and also holds workshops and awareness programs to encourage people to consume more mindfully. Get the book at Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Bare-Necessities-Live-Zero-Waste-Life/dp/0143451170 For any feedback write to us at podcast@ramonproductions.org To read the interview click here https://globalbihari.com/literary-speaking-a-zero-waste-life/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

Bare Necessities: How to Live a Zero-Waste Life - S1 Ep 9 with Sahar Mansoor

In this episode we talk to Vinay Sharma, professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, ( Vinay Sharma (iitr.ac.in), about the lessons which we have learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic. He is co-author of the book 'Stop Predicting: Revisit Life Lessons from Covid-19' published by Bloomsbury. The other co-authors of the book are Dr Rabindranath Bhattacharyya, Professor of Political Science, University of Burdwan, Sanjeev Kumar Mahajan, PhD, Professor of Public Administration, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla and Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Senior Editor (Political & Current Affairs), NDTV India. The book is an important document which narrates how we fared during the pandemic time in India. It has detailed accounts of all areas, from governance and medical aspects to the socio-economic impact of the health crisis. The biggest learning for the future for all of us is that we must live our lives here and now by making our communities sustainable and resilient. Listen to Prof. Sharma's deep analysis of existential issues related to how we perceive life. Get the book at Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Stop-Predicting-Revisit-Lessons-Covid/dp/9354350925 Read the interview https://globalbihari.com/literary-speaking-let-us-focus-on-living-our-lives/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

Stop Predicting:Revisit Life Lessons from Covid-19 - S 1 Ep 8 with Vinay Sharma

Reshmi Chakraborty and Nidhi Chawla, co-authors of the book 'Rethink Ageing' ( https://www.rethinkageing.silvertalkies.com/ ), discuss how to remain active, healthy and happy in your senior years. They co-founded the organization Silver Talkies ( www.silvertalkies.com ) in 2014 to empower older adults and talk about their learnings from working with those whose zest for life has not diminished in their advancing years and for whom 'age is just a number'. From starting a new business to becoming an avid trekker, running a marathon, becoming a theater artiste and planning for a fulfilling life beyond retirement, the 'new' generation of senior citizens are doing it all. They have shown the way how to stay engaged and relevant in a rapidly ageing population, which in India is projected to cross 300 m by 2050. Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.in/Rethink-Ageing-Lessons-Bolder-Generation/dp/0143453661 Audiobook - https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Reshmi_Chakraborty_Rethink_Ageing?id=AQAAAEBiAiRCVM https://www.audible.in/pd/Rethink-Ageing-Audiobook/B0CCSWB4JJ?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Read the interview https://globalbihari.com/literary-speaking-the-bolder-older-generation/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

Rethink Ageing - S1 Ep 7 with Reshmi Chakraborty and Nidhi Chawla

In this episode well known author Stephen Alter talks about the book 'The Corbett Papers' ( https://amzn.eu/d/5nWywWF ) which has been compiled and edited by him and Akshay Shah. The book contains biographical, legal and contextual material on the life and career of Jim Corbett of Kumaon, the hunter of man eaters and conservationist who lived in India till 1947. Stephen Alter is a distinguished writer of fiction and non-fiction books. He lives in Mussoorie, where he also founded the Mussoorie Mountain Festival. He has written more than 20 books, many of them on the Himalaya mountains. Some of his books are ‘Becoming a Mountain: Himalayan journeys in search of the sacred and sublime’, which is a memoir, ‘Wild Himalaya’, and ‘All the Way to Heaven: An American Boyhood in the Himalayas’. Among the many novels he has written, is ‘In the Jungles of the Night’, which is a fictional account on the life of Jim Corbett. Here Stephen decodes the life and times of Jim Corbett and discusses his legacy. Jim Corbett was born in India and remains one of the most enigmatic personalities for conservationists and nature lovers. He wrote many books based on his adventures, which created a new genre of writing. His book ‘Maneaters of Kumaon’ has sold more than 3.5 million copies. The Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is named after him. Read the interview on https://globalbihari.com/literary-speaking-jim-corbetts-legacy-as-a-writer/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

The Corbett Papers - S1 Ep 6 with Stephen Alter

 This episode features Sharif Rangnekar, author of two books &#39;Straight to Normal: My Life as a Gay Man&#39;, and the more recent &#39;Queer Sapien&#39; ( https://www.amazon.in/Queersapien-Sharif-D-Rangnekar/dp/9355208103 ), in which he explores the meanings of love, freedom, identity and dignity in a society where family, religion, caste and class dictate how we live our lives every day. Through his visits to Thailand and forming a connection with various people, Sharif juxtaposes the liberal atmosphere in which LGBTQIA+ people live in that country, with the life he leads in India. Here he discusses how it is like being Queer in India and what further efforts are needed to make society more accepting. Sharif D. Rangnekar is multifaceted and his more recent avatar is that of Founder of the Delhi Queer Literature Festival. He is also the creator and frontman of the music band &#39;Friends of Linger&#39;. He has been in the communication field all his life, in journalism, research, PR and image management. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

Queersapien - S1 Ep 5 with Sharif D Rangnekar

This episode features Renu Kapoor, who married into a large joint family and over the years learned how togetherness is fostered among different members. She decided to put down her experiences in a book in the form of 'mantras' to promote togetherness. So, here she discusses her book 'Serendipity: Mantras for a Family' and the rules which keep everyone happy and united. She is a chartered accountant based in Mumbai and is well known for her support to many social causes. She supported the efforts to introduce a humane touch to the mortuary in St Georges Hospital, Mumbai. and has been responsible for the reconstruction of the crematorium at Marine Lines, also in Mumbai. An accomplished Bharat Natyam Dancer,  Renu Kapoor also works with women entrepreneurs and artisans.   Amazon link of book Serendipity: Mantras for a Family ( https://www.amazon.in/Serendipity-Mantras-Family-Renu-Kapoor-ebook/dp/B00CATBW42/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=14Y54R7M79CS&keywords=serendipity+renu+kapoor&qid=1688198055&sprefix=serendipity+renu+kapoor%2Caps%2C442&sr=8-1 )   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

Serendipity: Mantras for a Family - S1 Ep 4 with Renu Kapoor

We live in an age of heightened communication, during which we have the tools to get in touch with anybody, every second of the day. What does it mean for companies? How do CEO’s navigate the maze that is social media, to market their products? Trying to make sense of it all, is a book 'A Question of Trust', written by communication professionals. Paarul Chand is co-author of the book and here she discusses how CEOs and social media influencers can formulate their communication strategies. Paarul has had a long innings in the communication Industry, first as a journalist and then as a documentary film maker and Public relations and media consultant. Based in Gurugram, Paarul is presently Editor, India of the UK based magazine on Public relations, 'PR moment' ( http://www.prmoment.in/ ). Listen in for tips on how to sharpen your social media skills. Link of the book: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9389104009/ref=nodl_?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_A6N17ZCA8AAVE1KGXGRR&dplnkId=43acd656-c455-43ed-bbfe-bc30f9b5c44f --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

A Question of Trust - S1: Ep 3 with Paarul Chand

The episode features Saket Rai ( insidethemind.in ), author of two books on Hypnosis. The books are 'Conversational Hypnosis in action: Influence on the Go' ( https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07QXBD44Z/ref=dbs_a_def_awm_bibl_vppi_i0 ) and the second book is 'Rapid Hypnosis'. Saket is a Master Hypnotist with over two decades of experience as a clinical hypnotherapist and has trained 100s of students and holds workshops for corporates. Hypnosis can be a powerful tool to enrich our lives. Worldwide it is used in getting over fear, phobias, anxiety and pain. Another major area where people use it is change in habits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

Conversational Hypnosis in Action: Influence on the go - S1: Ep 2 with Saket Rai

In the opening episode, author Geet Mala Jalota ( https://askgeet.com/ ) talks about her book ‘Have the Women left Venus’, ( https://www.amazon.in/Have-Women-Left-Venus-Workplace/dp/1947988476 ) which deals with the issues women face at the workplace and discusses the reasons why so many of them leave their jobs mid-way in their careers. The book offers solutions to this phenomenon to both employees as well as employers. The books is based on 60 interviews with women from a corporate background. Thirty-four of the interviews are shared in the book. The women interviewed are from different parts of India – Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and abroad i.e. UAE and Singapore and 1 from the United States. There are some great stories here that can inspire other women to reinvent themselves. Some of the respondents have shared their secrets of leading, managing teams or how to start a business. The book’s translated version in Hindi is 'Nari Aur Karyakshetra - Ek Nayi Raah' Geet Mala is a Career Growth Coach and has had a long career in Human resource development in the corporate world. She is based in Mumbai, India. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranjit-monga3/message

Have the Women Left Venus - S1: Ep 1 with Geet Mala Jalota

Books and Us: Senior Journalist Ranjit Monga interviews different authors of books in non-fiction category and discusses their key message. The focus is on issues relevant to people's lives and society as a whole. Together we will learn new things from an author's insights and knowledge. contact: podcast@ramonproductions.org https://sites.google.com/ramonproductions.org/ramon-productions/home https://www.instagram.com/booksandus_podcast/

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