HT Smartcast Spotlight

What does a setback teach you that success never can? In this episode of Live Your Best Life Unscripted, Dr. Deepa Malik, Paralympic silver medallist and former President of the Paralympic Committee of India, talks about building resilience one choice at a time. From living with chest-below paralysis for 27 years to turning a missed London Paralympics into the push towards a medal, she shares why...

New tracks, new trains, new coaches, 99.6% electrification. Where does the money for all of it actually come from? Most people have never heard of the Indian Railway Finance Corporation. Yet more than 80% of the coaches and wagons Indian Railways has bought since 1986 came through IRFC money, and trains you have travelled in, Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Vande Bharat among them, sit on IRFC's books to t...

What does it really take to lead under pressure? In this episode of Live Your Best Life, Unscripted, Ajay Khanna sits down with Lt. Gen. D. S. Hooda, former GOC-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Northern Command, for a candid conversation on discipline, resilience and courage. From his early days at the National Defence Academy to leading relief efforts during the Bhuj earthquake, Lt. Gen. Hooda share...

Raj Khosla - Founder & MD, MyMoneyMantra, President & former Captain of the Delhi Golf Club, joins Hrishi K for an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, financial inclusion, and the evolving landscape of golf in India. From the inspiration behind his Forbes article My Money Mantra to lessons from building successful businesses, Raj Khosla shares the mindset that has shaped his f...

India is one of Marriott International’s fastest-growing markets. But scaling isn’t just about opening more hotels, it is about growing & nurturing talent at the same pace. In this Mint vodcast, journalist Mugdha Kalra speaks with Neeraj Govil, Chief Operating Officer, APEC, Marriott International, on how the company is aligning culture, leadership, and talent development with rapid expansion in I...

What does it take to build a premium brand that lasts decades and transcends borders? In this episode, host Sarthak sits down with Jean-Etienne Gourgues, Executive Vice President, Global Brands at Pernod Ricard to unpack the “seduction of the senses” behind some of the world’s most iconic spirits.   From unique, timeless storytelling formats to decoding some of the latest consumer and market trend...

We may have just observed World Diabetes Day, but diabetes doesn’t follow a calendar, it demands attention every single day. With the “right nutrition in the right proportion” along with physical activity and 6-8 hours of sleep, diabetes can be managed far more effectively. The ‘Nutrition Control: The Next Step in Diabetes Management’ episode, brought to you by Abbott and HT Media, explores the sc...

India’s retail credit market is growing at an unprecedented pace — but the real challenge isn’t just growth. It’s responsible growth. In this episode of The Credit Continuum by Yubi, we dive into how financial institutions can scale retail lending while maintaining strong underwriting discipline, protecting asset quality, and building portfolios that withstand economic cycles. Host Vipul Mahajan (...

From homes to highways, construction waste quietly shapes our cities. In this episode, Sarthak Kaushik sits down with Rahul Tiwari to unpack why construction and demolition waste isn’t just a municipal concern but it’s a shared civic responsibility. Discover how responsible disposal fuels the circular economy, cuts urban pollution, and plays a crucial role in building more sustainable cities.

Indian lending is at an inflection point. In this episode, Manish Gupta, Chief Executive – Urban Unsecured Assets, Payments & Digital Partnerships at L&T Finance, joins Vipul Mahajan, CBO, Yubi to discuss how partnership-led lending and AI are reshaping scale, risk, and governance in India. From regulatory shifts and co-lending structures to explainable AI, operating model changes, and the future...

In this podcast, the experts from Remedy Cancer Care, Dr. Shahab Usmani, Dr. Archit Kapoor, and Dr. Abhijeet Singh discusses the critical realities of Head and Neck oncology. They address the common fear of surgery, explaining why it remains the most effective first-line treatment for oral cancer with cure rates as high as 90% when detected early. The conversation covers the specialized nature of...

Building the Future of Education: VIT's Journey with Dr. Shehar Rishan | Future Ed Conclave 2025In this episode of the HT Future Ed Conclave 2025, Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice President of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) & EPSI, shares the inspiring journey of VIT from its humble beginnings to becoming a globally recognized institution. He discusses the core values that make VIT student-cente...

In our latest podcast, Mansi Omar, Co-founder, Jupitice Justice Technologies (@jupitice), joins host RJ Sarthak to discuss the current state of India’s justice system and why the future demands a cohesive digital justice ecosystem that enables access to justice from home. Mansi shares how Jupitice is building end-to-end platforms transforming legal operations for corporates through solutions like...

India is going through a population shift that touches everything, how girls study, how women work, how young people dream, and how the country prepares for an aging future. In this episode, host Sarthak sits down with Dr. Deepa Prasad, Chief of Programme and Technical Support, and Mr. Jaydeep Biswas, Chief of Policy, Advocacy, and Partnership, to break it all open. We get into why fertility is fa...

In this episode, Jatin Khanna, Senior Leader at Sarovar Hotels, sits down for a deep, honest conversation on how Indian hospitality is evolving beyond luxury labels. From mid-market hotels and tier-2 city growth to AI, sustainability, hotel margins, guest experience, and why humans still matter more than tech, this episode breaks industry myths and reveals what really happens behind the scenes. Ja...

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Thinking about investing in Noida’s real estate market? In this episode, we bring you expert insights from BOP Realty Co-founder, Mr. Gaurav Mavi, as he breaks down upcoming infrastructure projects, evolving buyer sentiment, and the impact of major developments like the Jewar Airport and the revival of stalled projects across Noida and Greater Noida. Whether you're a first-time investor or expandi...

In this inspiring episode on HT Smartcast, host Sarthak speaks with Mayuri Mittal, Founder & CEO of Miss and Mrs. Red Carpet Crown of India, about challenging India’s long-standing beauty norms and building one of the country’s most inclusive pageant platforms. Mayuri shares how her pageant celebrates raw, real, and radiant women, shifting the focus from physical appearance to confidence, talent,...

In this spine-chilling yet deeply personal episode, host Nikki sits down with actor Karan Tacker for an honest, unfiltered conversation around his journey, fears, faith, and his most intense role yet playing Gaurav Tiwari, India’s first paranormal investigator, in Bhaya. From heartfelt memories of his childhood and his mother, to career-defining moments like Special Ops, Karan opens up about fear...

Innovation isn't just born in boardrooms or tech labs. Sometimes, it emerges from the sleepless nights of a student with a groundbreaking idea. In this episode, we sit down with three people who know exactly what it takes to turn that spark into something real: Vineet Vohra, Vice President of Software Development at Ciena; Jyoti Sharma, CEO of Nasscom Foundation; and Shivam Gupta, CEO of House Tec...

Welcome to a special episode of HT Smartcast Spotlight, where we bring you an engaging conversation with Mr. Ritesh Suneja, Founder & Director, Xtended Space. Discover how this company is revolutionizing storage solutions in rapidly urbanizing India by providing secure, flexible, and accessible storage facilities across the Delhi NCR region. We share compelling stories and practical insights on ho...

At just 15 years old, Harsh Kedia noticed something unusual at his father’s construction site, workers struggling with poor eyesight. What began as curiosity turned into a powerful social initiative called I Care Equality, bringing free eye-care camps to factory and construction workers across India. In this inspiring conversation with Rj Vanshika, Harsh shares how a simple act of awareness has gr...

Oral Cancer can be treated! Hope, healing, and high-tech care — right here in Lucknow! RJ Vaibhav sits down with Dr. Shahab Ali Usmani from Remedy Cancer Care, Lucknow, for a powerful conversation that demystifies myths around cancer — especially oral cancer. Discover the early signs, recovery journeys, and how advanced technology is enabling the delivery of world-class treatment. Remedy Cancer Ca...

"What does it take to deliver care with a human touch in a digital-first world? In this Crafting Bharat special feature, Anubhav Mehrotra, Head of CX at Tata 1mg, joins Shalil Gupta, MD at Ozonetel, for a conversation on how technology and empathy are coming together to transform the healthcare experience for millions across India. A glimpse into how India’s homegrown innovations are quietly power...

Welcome to Vision Forward, where we decode stories of leadership, innovation, and purpose. In this episode, Breck McGary, CEO of Burns & McDonnell India, shares his decade-long journey in India and what it means to lead with people-first values in one of the world’s most competitive engineering landscapes. From his early days riding auto rickshaws to scaling Burns & McDonnell India from 10 employe...