The Human Thread

A 10-year-old storyteller explores the wisdom of Krishna, the complexities of Karna and the lessons hidden in the Mahabharata. In this episode of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Paridhi Mangalampalli, a young storyteller, to explore Indian mythology and the deeper meanings behind its stories. From Krishna’s teachings and Hanuman’s cleverness to the choices of Karna and Ravana, Paridhi...

Every Karwa Chauth, millions observe the fast — but the stories, beliefs and ancient traditions behind it deserve a closer look. In Episode 98 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Dr. Vineet Aggarwal, Author and Speaker, to explore the significance of Karwa Chauth and uncover lesser-known perspectives from Hindu mythology. From the beliefs behind fasting for a husband’s well-being to th...

Your DNA could be influencing your health in ways you never imagined. And looking fit doesn’t mean you’re healthy. In Episode 97 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Nickhil Jakatdar, Preventive Health Evangelist, to uncover the hidden side of human health — from silent heart disease and visceral fat to genetics, DNA and epigenetics. Nickhil shares the shocking personal experience that...

The butterflies fading doesn’t always mean love is gone. Sometimes, it reveals what we have been taught to mistake for love. In Episode 96 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Shradha Bhansali, Hypnotherapist, to explore love, attraction, rejection, emotional attachment and the subconscious patterns that shape our relationships. From understanding why rejection can feel like love to exp...

You can have money, success, fame, relationships — and still feel like something is missing. Why? In Episode 95 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Muni Aditya Sagar Ji, a Digambar Jain monk, for a deep exploration of why human beings struggle to feel satisfied. From his own journey of leaving behind a successful career and choosing the path of renunciation, he shares why he came to se...

Fear holds us back. Ego makes us want to be right. Together, they shape more of our lives than we realise. In Episode 94 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Ritu David, Founder of The Data Duck, for a wide-ranging conversation on human behaviour, radicalisation, consumer psychology, cultural conditioning, fear, ego and the hidden forces that influence our decisions. From war zones and...

The way we experience life is shaped not only by what happens around us, but by the consciousness through which we see it. In Episode 93 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with BK Ritu Thakkar, Spiritual Author, for a deep conversation on spirituality, consciousness, self-awareness, ego, triggers, surrender and the patterns that shape our experiences. From understanding consciousness as a...

We don’t have a knowledge problem. We have a problem of living what we already know. In Episode 92 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Gurumaa Yogita Khatri, Yoga & Naturopathy Expert, Wellness Educator, Motivational Speaker, Honorary Member, CCRYN, Ministry of AYUSH , for a thought-provoking conversation on spirituality, discipline, meditation, health, parenting and the deeper connect...

The stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata have survived for thousands of years, but the emotions within them have never really changed. In Episode 92 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Akshat Gupta, Author, for a wide-ranging conversation on mythology, immortality, dharma, faith, religion, reincarnation and the human nature hidden within our ancient stories. From the Seven Immortals and...

Karma quietly shapes many of the experiences we struggle to understand, from recurring patterns and relationships to the choices that shape our future. In Episode 90 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Sanjeev Nayyár, Astrologist, for a thought-provoking conversation on karma, past lives, astrology, soul purpose, free will and ancestral patterns. Together, they explore how karma may in...

Dreams can mean different things to different people. In this conversation, 18-year-old Anushka, Bhumee and Saloni open up about the lives they want to build, the choices they want to make and the world they want to see. We asked them about dreams, ambition and success. About the parents who shaped them, the sacrifices they made and what love and respect truly mean. About friendship, betrayal and...

A child can see the value of friendship in something as simple as sharing a bicycle. A better life can mean buying a house for their parents. Fairness can mean making sure everyone gets an equal share. And money can raise bigger questions about friendship, opportunity and the way people treat each other. We asked children about the things that matter to them. About the people they love. About what...

We often assume that childhood is simple. That children are too young to understand responsibility, judgment, respect or the struggles adults carry. But after this conversation, we’re not so sure. We sat down with children and asked them questions about the things many adults rarely stop to think about. What does respect really mean? Why do people judge us? What makes someone a good person? What d...

Is your future written in the stars or can you change your destiny? In Episode 86 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with astrologer Sundeep Kochar to explore the deeper connection between astrology, destiny, free will, luck, timing, success, and personal choice. The conversation looks at what a birth chart can reveal, what remains beyond our control, and how mindset, environment, timing,...

Why do some people keep attracting the same heartbreaks, setbacks, and toxic relationships? What if these patterns aren't random - but part of your soul's journey? In this conversation, Dr. Tamanna C. explores how karmic patterns shape our relationships and why certain people and experiences keep showing up in our lives. Learn how unresolved emotional wounds create repeating cycles and what it tru...

What if your body isn’t working against you but trying to communicate with you? In Episode 85 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with renowned Ayurvedic practitioner Nidhi Pandya for a fascinating conversation on why modern life has disconnected us from our body’s natural intelligence. Together, they explore why healing isn’t about chasing the next wellness trend, restrictive diet, or mira...

You're not stuck because you don't know what to do. You're stuck because you're acting from an identity you've never questioned. In Episode 84 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Col. Sudip Mukerjee, Behavior Analyst, for a powerful conversation on why people repeat the same patterns, stay trapped in victimhood, and struggle to create lasting change. Together, they unpack the psycholog...

Most people spend their lives trying to change what they do, without ever questioning the beliefs that shape who they are. In Episode 83 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with psycho-spiritual coach Aishvarya Singh for a deep conversation on the space where psychology meets spirituality. Together, they explore why so many people mistake spiritual practices for healing, why we become attac...

Most marriages don't fail because people fall out of love. They fail because two people slowly stop understanding each other. In Episode 82 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with relationship coach and psychologist Dr. Mansi Kothari to explore why modern relationships struggle despite more awareness than ever before. Drawing from psychology and years of counselling experience, she unpacks...

The wellness industry has made millions believe their bodies need fixing. What if the real problem is the advice we've been following? In Episode 81 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with diet coach Dr. Umesh Wadhavani to challenge some of the most deeply held beliefs about nutrition, hormones and modern wellness. From detoxes, intermittent fasting and weight loss to PCOS, thyroid health...

Children don't need perfect parents. They need parents who understand them. In Episode 80 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with positive psychologist and author Tanushree Singh to explore why so many parenting struggles begin with one simple mistake—we try to change children's behaviour before we understand their emotions. From bullying and discipline to emotional resilience and positive...

Most people don't turn to astrology because they want truth. They turn to it because they want certainty. In Episode 79 of The Human Thread, Vedic astrologer Harshna Chandolia explores why our obsession with predictions may say more about our fear of uncertainty than astrology itself. In a world that constantly seeks answers about love, money, marriage and the future, she challenges one of the big...

We often forget what it felt like to be a child. To trust completely. To ask questions without fear. To dream without limits. To believe that being kind matters. In Young Minds Conversation, we sat down with children and asked them about friendship, trust, safety, family, fear and the future. Their answers weren't polished. They were honest. One child said safety is being with people you can tell...

We often assume that children don't fully understand the world yet. That they need time, experience and age to figure out things like kindness, belonging and human nature. But after this conversation, we're not so sure. We sat down with a group of children and asked them about bullying, popularity and what it means to fit in. Their answers weren't rehearsed. They weren't filtered. They spoke about...

We often assume that wisdom comes with age. That the older we get, the more we understand about love, friendship, trust and loneliness. But after this conversation, we're not so sure. We sat down with a group of children and asked them questions that many adults still struggle to answer. Their answers weren't complicated. Love was caring for someone when they're not okay. Friendship was honesty, t...