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Do you want to ignite your reading habit? Do you wish you read more books? Tune in every week to "The Book Club with Amit Varma". Every Sunday, our host will fill you in on the merits of one particular book, and the many contexts that make it worth reading. We will cover all genres and account for all tastes–and hey, you could use it as a catalyst to start your own little book club! In the first episode of The Book Club, Amit Varma explains why there are so many great reasons to read Orwell's essays.

Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' was published when she was 20 years old, but it is more than just a precocious book of early science fiction. In Episode 3 of The Book Club, Amit Varma explains how Shelley fearlessly tackled big themes, and delved as deep into human nature as the best literature of the time. Her book gave birth to many tropes that still exist – and showed an ambition that has since characterised the best writing in a genre she helped create.

Dies ist meine Geschichte, die Geschichte einer Frau im Krieg. Spätsommer 1939. Elke, eine junge deutsche Frau, hat alles: ein sicheres Zuhause und eine wunderbare Familie, ihren liebenden Ehemann Ulrich und ihren siebenjährigen Sohn Klaus, der sorglos am Strand spielt. Doch die Ruhe wird durch den ausbrechenden Krieg ersetzt, der die ganze Familie mitreißt und ihr Leben für immer verändert. Nachdem ihr Mann zur deutschen Wehrmacht eingezogen wird, bleibt Elke allein zurück, um den kleinen Familienhof zu führen.

A thought-provoking series exploring the transformative impact of precision in health, lifestyle, and beyond. Through this podcast, our goal is to bring you conversations and insights that inspire a more intentional, precise approach to everyday life

Join me on an exciting journey as we dive into conversations with incredible people from all walks of life—whether it’s theatre, art, comedy, or life lessons. …… Amit Kumar is an actor, writer, and storyteller. Here, you’ll find captivating interviews with inspiring individuals from diverse fields—artists, photographers, writers, and more—each sharing their unique journeys, insights, and experiences.

🎙️ Welcome to TUFFstory – where resilience meets inspiration! Hosted by Amit Bhawani, this podcast dives deep into the entrepreneurial journeys of trailblazers who turned challenges into stepping stones for success. Each episode unravels powerful stories of grit, innovation, and the relentless spirit that defines India’s most inspiring business leaders, visionaries, and changemakers. From startups to industry stalwarts, get exclusive insights, strategies, and life lessons that will spark your own ambitions. 🌟 Tune in every week to explore stories that are not just told but felt.

In episode 13 of The Book Club, Amit Varma talks about Vivek Shanbhag's masterpiece Ghachar Ghochar, a moving portrait of the innards of an Indian family.

What does Shaheen Bagh have in common with Tahrir Square in Egypt and Gezi Park in Istanbul? A lot! In episode 12 of The Book Club, Amit Varma discusses 'Twitter and Tear Gas' by Zeynep Tufekci, which looks at the similarity in citizen protests across the world over the last decade.

Get ready to unplug and explore AI like never before! AI Unplugged dives deep into how AI is reshaping music, podcasts and how we listen. This show breaks down everything you need to know, from AI-powered beats to the revolutionary innovations driving the future. Experts, exclusive interviews and the next generation of intelligent sound.

Discover the potential of hiring multilingual talent with "Multilingual Hiring Insights," a fresh, new podcast created especially for HR experts, recruiters, and leaders in the global business world. Every episode explores the newest trends, obstacles, and methods for bringing on board candidates who speak multiple languages by featuring expert interviews, real-world case studies, and data-driven insights. See how diverse languages can boost output at work, promote a more inclusive environment, and help tap into new markets. Listen in and take your recruitment abilities to the next level.

Discover expert insights, real recruitment stories, and key hiring strategies to engage and retain the next generations in the workplace. Tune in anytime, anywhere!

“Mar-Tech: a Marriage made on Earth” by Amit Tiwari is a playbook on marketing in the age of Martech. But before the play begins, Amit introduces the players, and you soon discover this is more than a mere match of equals. This is a match where both sides—Marketing and Technology—decide to collaborate rather than compete, totally changing the game, by each combining their home advantage.

The definitive podcast on one of the most critical efforts of our time, Scrubbing the Sky: Inside the Race to Cool the Planet, details the stakes behind the global race to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.Host Ed Whittingham - renowned climate expert, policy advocate, and co-host of the Energy vs Climate podcast - guides listeners through the history, challenges, and breakthroughs of carbon removal, offering deep insights from the forefront of climate innovation.In season one Ed explores the rise of one of the most promising carbon removal technology pathways, direct air capture (DAC)...

The GDP is today more a political tool than a statistical one. In episode 11 of The Book Club, Amit Varma recommends 'GDP: A Brief But Affectionate History" by Diane Coyle, a perfect primer on the origin and drawbacks of this controversial measure.

India may seem sexually repressed and prudish–but in the past, we just been just the opposite. In episode 10 of The Book Club, Amit Varma discusses 'Infinite Variety', Madhavi Menon's eye-opening history of desire in India.

Never throw good money after bad. And don't be imprisoned to the past. Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul begin with a story from Vietnam and end with a musing on bad relationships, explaining the factor common to both: THE SUNK COST FALLACY. Every single day, we encounter this fallacy in our lives. Recognising it is the best way to avoid it!

Vivek Kaul went to Goa, ate too much and got the loosies. But why? As he explains in his conversation with Amit Varma, he made a mistake in MENTAL ACCOUNTING. This concept sheds light on a mistake we all make when it comes to money management – and much, much else.

There is a cost to every action of ours, and being aware of this cost helps us spend our time and money better. Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul explain the concept of OPPORTUNITY COST in the riveting episode–which is definitely worth the time you spend on it!

Why do restaurants often list their more expensive items first? Why are sales such an attractive proposition? Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul explain the ANCHORING EFFECT. Understanding this is key to not being exploited – and to better decision-making.

We often think in binaries: something either happened, or it did not. But a far better way to look at the world is through PROBABILISTIC THINKING. This is also how we should evaluate the most important decision in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's career. Listen in for the full dope!