Tushar Walwadikar

Cutting Chai Chronicles

Society HI ↓ 9 episodes

Just like we take a break from our lives to reflect on things with a cutting chai (cuppa tea), this podcast is my way of taking a break from my life to reflect on what I witness and feel… and who knows you might actually like listening in 😊

Author

Tushar Walwadikar

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Nov 4, 2025

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Episodes

S2| Episode 4| Culture, Language & Indianness 04.11.2025

In this episode, Tushar explores how language and culture have quietly shaped his worldview. From speaking six tongues to living across thirteen Indian states, he reflects on how every accent, phrase, and flavour contributed to an unshakable sense of belonging. This is a chai-time celebration of Indianness — not as an idea, but as a lived experience of connection, curiosity, and comfort wherever y...

S2 | Episode 3 | Growing Up - Misfit in Bangalore 10.10.2025

In this episode, Tushar looks back at his childhood in 1980s Bangalore — a Maharashtrian kid in a South Indian neighborhood where five languages mixed freely. From hilarious multilingual conversations to subtle lessons in unity and adaptability, he explores how being a “misfit” became the foundation for empathy, curiosity, and courage later in life. Grab your chai and join in as he unwraps the bea...

S2 | Episode 2 | Zindagi - Ek Experiment! 04.10.2025

Life isn’t a straight line — it’s a series of experiments. In this opening episode of Cutting Chai Chronicles , Tushar takes us through his journey — from growing up a Maharashtrian kid in Bangalore’s melting pot of cultures, to finding his footing in engineering, B-school chaos, corporate consulting, and eventually entrepreneurship. Over a metaphorical cup of chai, he reflects on how each decisio...

S 2| Episode 1 | Dosti - A Gentle Reminder 27.09.2025

How often do we think of the friends who really know us? How often do we connect and how often do we meet? This is a short and sweet reminder to remember Dosti as it were... Hope you like it! P.S: Coming back after a long break - warming up with a short n sweet pod :)

S 1| Special Episode A| Bachpan ki yaadein (Childhood & memories) 07.05.2022

This episode comes after a long hiatus.... and it is a SPECIAL EPISODE (to make up for the delay!)… In this podcast, I explore childhood memories, friends, feelings and what happens to them as we grow up! By the end of this episode, I bet you will have people to catcup with… so get your cutting chai and listen in… I hope you enjoy the ride!

S1 E3 | Meet the characters that shaped my life| Character # 2 07.12.2021

This episode reveals another interesting and persistent character that has defined my journey and continues to shape my existence… In this podcast, I explore this character and reveal its true colours as the story unfolds. By the end of this episode, I bet you will recognise this character… so get your cutting chai and listen in… I hope you enjoy the ride!

S1 E2 | Meet the Characters that shaped my life | Character #1 30.11.2021

This episode is an ode to a life long participant in every stage of my life… someone who always happened to be with me through every decision and indecision. In this episode, I share a few snippets and interesting anecdotes of my life that bring forth this very interesting character … and who knows you might know him too!!! Keep listening and subscribe to my podcast for more interesting episodes c...

S1 E1 | The Beginning | What to expect 23.11.2021

My first ever podcast episode… This episode marks the beginning of my journey of self exploration. Come join me as I unravel those characters in my life that have had a telling impact on who I am!

A quick peek in to my podcast 17.11.2021

Hi friends, thanks for reaching here! Wanted to use this platform to share my thoughts and stories while you sip your cutting chai 😊

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