Lyca XTRA

18.8 Million Lives Impacted, But Where Did It All Begin? The British Asian Trust’s journey began with its first major fundraising event, a rain-soaked India vs Pakistan cricket match in Glasgow in 2006. Today, it has reached 18.8 million people across South Asia. In this episode, Deep Rajah speaks to Hitan Mehta OBE, CEO of the British Asian Trust, about the organisation’s work across education, m...

Why does gold keep rising… and is it really the safest investment?   In this insightful episode, host Ravi Sharma is joined by Pravin Pattni, Director of Minar Jewellers, to unpack the reality behind gold’s value. From understanding why gold prices continue to increase to whether it truly stands the test of time as a reliable investment, this conversation brings clarity to a topic many talk about...

Gold prices are soaring… but who’s really controlling the game?  Host Ravi Sharma sits down with Pravin Pattni, Director of Minar Jewellers, to break down the real story behind gold. Why does it keep rising? Is it actually the safest investment, or just what we’ve been told to believe?  From global tensions shaking gold markets to why gold still acts like a universal currency, this conversation go...

Are our lives written in the stars, or do we shape our own destiny? In this fascinating episode, Khush is joined by astrologer Nihal Mehta and palm reader Asha Swati Mitra for an honest and deep dive into the world of astrology and palmistry. From understanding kundalis and the 36 guna match to decoding sun signs, moon signs, and the meaning behind the lines on your hands, this conversation explor...

Stars, signs, or just stories we choose to believe? In this intriguing episode, Khush sits down with astrologer Nihal Mehta and palm reader Asha Swati Mitra to decode the truth behind astrology and palm reading. From kundalis and the 36 guna match to sun signs, moon signs, and the meaning behind the lines on your hands, nothing is left unexplored. But here’s where it gets real. If everything is “m...

Some stories are difficult to hear, but necessary to understand.   In this powerful episode, Natasha Rattu, Executive Director of Karma Nirvana, shares the deeply personal and emotional story behind the organisation. From her mother being labelled the “black sheep” for choosing freedom, to the devastating impact of honour-based abuse within families, this conversation brings forward truths that ar...

What happens when “honour” matters more than humanity? This episode uncovers the harsh reality of honour-based abuse through the powerful story behind Karma Nirvana. From being labelled the “black sheep” for choosing freedom, to the devastating consequences of silence and societal pressure, this is a conversation rooted in truth, courage, and change. When “log kya sochenge” becomes louder than saf...

What does it really take to fund and grow a business in today’s complex financial world? 💼💸 In this episode, Meenal Sambre, Founder & Director of Samaria Global Finance Limited, shares how businesses, from early-stage startups to well-established companies, can access the right funding and scale strategically. With great expertise in finance, she breaks down the realities of funding, the ris...

What does it really take to fund a business in today’s world? 💼💸   In this upcoming episode, Meenal Sambre, Founder & Director of Samaria Global Finance Limited, breaks down the real side of business funding, from helping startups take their first step to scaling established businesses across the UK, India, and UAE.   From risks and compliance to navigating the complex world of finance, she...

What does it really take to be a radio presenter? 🎙️🔥   In this special Lyca takeover episode, Lyca Radio presenters pull back the curtain on the reality of working in radio. It’s not just about being on air, it’s long hours, constant pressure, and schedules that can feel like a doctor’s shift, running around the clock.   From the sacrifices they’ve had to make for their careers to the unexpected...

Think being a radio presenter is all fun and glam? Think again 👀🎙️ This Lyca takeover episode brings you the real, unfiltered side of the radio industry. From non-stop schedules that feel like round-the-clock shifts to the sacrifices it takes to stay on air, the presenters open up like never before. They also touch on the realities behind the scenes, including nepotism, challenges in the industry...

Leaving home is never easy but rebuilding life from scratch is even harder. In this episode, we explore the journey of East African Asians who migrated to new lands, carrying with them not just memories, but courage. From navigating unfamiliar environments to facing cultural and social challenges, their stories reflect what it truly means to start over. At the heart of it all is community a powerf...

What happens when you’re forced to leave everything you’ve ever known? 👀 This episode uncovers the journey of East African Asians, migration, struggles, and stepping into the unknown. But more importantly, it’s about how community became their strength when everything else felt uncertain. A story of resilience, belonging, and rising together 💫 Trailer out now. Full episode coming soon 🎬 #coming...

Women’s cricket was once overlooked, underfunded, and often treated as secondary… but today, the game is changing 🏏🔥  In this episode, we dive deep into the rise of women’s cricket—how it has evolved from being underestimated to now competing for equal recognition on the global stage. Our panel of experts shares powerful insights on the challenges women have faced in the sport and what’s finally...

Women’s cricket was once overlooked… so what changed? 🏏🔥 This week’s episode dives into the powerful rise of women’s cricket, from being underestimated to now standing shoulder to shoulder with the men’s game. Our panel of experts unpacks the reality behind the journey, the drop-off of girls in sports at a young age, the lack of expectations placed on them, and why that narrative needs to change...

This Pride Month, we bring you a powerful and deeply personal conversation that goes beyond the surface of love, identity, and acceptance. In this episode, we explore the realities of being part of the LGBTQ+ community in a world that is still learning to understand. From facing trolling and harsh comments online to growing up in environments where being gay was often labelled as “wrong” or misund...

Are we truly accepting, or just hiding behind silence? 🌈 From being trolled online to growing up hearing that their identity was “wrong,” this episode uncovers the reality many still live with. The bullying, the labels, the slow and often painful journey of being accepted by the world around them. But in the middle of all the noise, something beautiful happened. They found each other. A love that...

This episode brings together powerful voices of South Asian women in sports, sharing stories of resilience, representation, and breaking barriers! Aneela Rose speaks about how no one should ever be stopped because of their colour and shares her incredible journey, including deadlifting in -23°C snow. She also highlights how she started later in life, proving that age is never a limitation, and hop...

Why should colour ever define your place in sports? In this conversation, South Asian women break barriers sharing their journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and why it’s never too late to start… even after menopause. From lack of representation to the need for more investment in sports, this is about rewriting the narrative and owning your space. Watch the full episode out now 🎬 #Explore #FYP...

Is Bollywood evolving… or just repeating itself? 🎬 This episode dives into the journey of Bollywood, from iconic films like Dhoom and Rang De Basanti to cult favourites like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani that still define a generation. While movies continue to feel deeply personal and relatable, are we actually seeing new storiesor the same emotions packaged differently? From the era where films held m...

From iconic early 2000s films to today’s evolving cinema, this episode takes you on a Bollywood rewind like no other 🎬 From how Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna was way ahead of its time to the cultural impact of films like Dhoom and Rang De Basanti, the conversation dives into how storytelling has changed over the years. Remember when movies held their mystery? Before social media reviews and spoilers sha...

Live-in relationships… practical step or emotional risk? 👀   Hosted by Radiowalli, this episode dives into the real debate around live-ins. From being seen as a trial before marriage to questions around commitment, compatibility and whether the spark fades before the big step, the conversation gets honest.   Guests share contrasting views, some believe live-ins only make sense if marriage is cert...

Live-in relationships… smart step or risky move? 👀 This episode dives into the real debate. Do live-ins kill the spark before marriage, or are they the best way to truly understand your partner before life gets complicated? From learning how to live with each other to the reality that everything can still change once family and expectations come into play, this conversation gets honest about what...

Menopause is often reduced to just hot flashes… but for many women, it’s so much more. In this episode, the conversation goes deeper into the lesser-discussed realities of menopause, from joint pain, dizziness and bloating to emotional changes like anger, frustration and depression. Symptoms that are often dismissed as “normal” begin to interfere with daily life, leaving many women feeling unlike...

It’s not just hot flashes… it’s everything no one prepares you for 👀  From joint pain and fatigue to mood swings, low libido and feeling completely unlike yourself, menopause is more than what it’s made out to be.  When symptoms are dismissed as “normal” and support feels limited, how do women actually cope? This episode gets real about the struggles, the silence and what truly helps women get th...