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Our Own Devices with Nandagopal Rajan

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Indian Express' Nandagopal Rajan hosts this new weekly podcast which goes beyond the trends so you can stay ahead of the curve. Our Own Devices discusses quirky gadgets, dissects trends and reflects on the world of tech in India.

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Latest episode

May 18, 2026

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Episodes

Decoding the future of hybrid work 19.05.2022

In this episode, Nandagopal Rajan speaks to Anand Lakshmanan, Head of Video Collaboration at Logitech, to reevaluate the role technology played in the pandemic now that people are returning to in-person offices and how creating the correct virtual format fosters collaboration.

The mobile gaming boom in India 12.05.2022

In this episode, Sachin Kalantri, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Qualcomm speaks to host Nandagopal Rajan about the rapid spread of mobile gaming in India, the evolution of hardware to keep up with the rise, and how 5G will transform the gaming industry.

How AI can revolutionise healthcare 05.05.2022

In this episode, the CEO of Suki, Punit Soni, speaks to host Nandagopal Rajan about their voice assistant that can help relieve some pressure on medical professionals, our misunderstandings about what exactly AI means and does, how a healthcare revolution is on the horizon in India.

Understanding the future of cryptocurrency in India 28.04.2022

In this episode, Vivek Sood, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India joined host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss the legalities of cryptocurrency, whether "currency" might be a misnomer, and the role the government can play as a regulatory body.

How cyber security is evolving to aid the remote work model 21.04.2022

In this episode, Chris Novak, co-founder and the Managing Director of the Verizon Threat Research Advisory Center, joins host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss cybersecurity and how it is adapting to meet the needs of the pandemic-hit work culture.

How technology is transforming education in India 14.04.2022

In this episode, Anand Srinivas, CEO and Founder of StayQrious, an edtech platform, and Rajeev Singh, MD of BenQ India join host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss how conventional classroom learning is being enhanced and even transformed using innovative technologies.

How will 5G be adopted in India? 06.04.2022

In this episode, host Nandagopal Rajan speaks to Lt. Gen. SP Kochhar, Director General, Cellular Operators Association of India about the 5G rollout, how the concept of "jugaad" helps create new creative solutions, and how 5G will improve employment.

Are smart appliances the future? 24.03.2022

In this episode, host Nandagopal Rajan speaks to the Chief Innovation Officer for Panasonic, Manish Misra. They speak about the rise of smart appliances, the rollout of the MirAIe platform, and understanding user patterns through data analysis.

How the new generation of PCs evolved due to the pandemic 17.03.2022

In this episode, Nandagopal Rajan speaks to Arnold Su, the Business Head of Asus India about the ways in which consumer needs have changed during the pandemic, how technology has changed to fulfil those needs, and how gaming computers have expanded to tackle functions beyond just gaming like content creation and multitasking.

How Uber evolved during the pandemic 10.03.2022

In this episode, Prabhjeet Singh, President of Uber India and South Asia, joins host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss how Uber is using technology and innovation to provide a better experience to not just riders but also its driver partners. From working allowing drivers breaks to finding solutions to cancelled rides, the duo discuss it all. Tune in!

How Spotify curates content for its multi-lingual user base in India 03.03.2022

In this episode, Gustav Gyllenhammar, VP of markets and subscriber growth at Spotify, joins host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss Spotify’s growth strategy in India, how operating in India has helped the company problem-solve in other countries, playlist curation, and future plans.

The evolution of smartphone designing 24.02.2022

In this episode of Indian Express’ tech podcast, the CMO of Oppo India, Damyant Singh Khanoria, joins host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss the importance of smartphone design, its role in human interface, the process of design engineering, and a lot more.

How Alexa is changing to meet the needs of its Indian users 17.02.2022

In this episode, host Nandagopal Rajan speaks to the Country Head of Alexa in India, Puneesh Kumar. They speak about the creation of a bespoke personality for Alexa to adapt to the needs of Indian consumers. Kumar explains how Alexa can now understand different regional accents, combinations of English and other Indian languages, as well as pick from a wide array of community developed skills and...

Will e-bikes kick off the EV revolution in India? 10.02.2022

In this episode, Aditya Munjal, the CEO of Hero Lectro, joined host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss the e-bicycle space in India. The duo discuss the experiences e-bikes can offer, the target market of e-bike manufacturers, the EV revolution, and a lot more. Tune in!

A New Election Series by The Indian Express 05.02.2022

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What are truly wireless audio devices? 03.02.2022

In this episode, host Nandagopal Rajan is joined by Gyanendra Singh, the head of audio at Sony India, to discuss what truly wireless audio devices are. They talk about how the pandemic and work from home have transformed the audio space, how noise cancellation is growing in India, the demand for audio devices compatible with music as well as online meets, and a lot more. They also discuss what Son...

How drones are impacting lives already 27.01.2022

In this episode, Umakant Soni, the co-founder and CEO of ARTPARK, joins host Nandagopal Rajan to talk about the future of drone technology. The duo discuss the prospective use of drones as ambulances, cabs, and cargo. They further talk about the viability of widespread drone usage in India as well as the air traffic management it would entail. Tune in.

How the digitisation of healthcare is helping us in a pandemic 20.01.2022

In this episode, host Nandagopal Rajan is joined by Atul Kurani, Global Head – Medical Practice and IoT, Capgemini Engineering, to talk about the impact of technology in health science in the past couple of years. The duo talk about the role of Capgemini, how the digitisation of healthcare space has been fast-tracked in the last couple of years, how e-hospitals work, how tele consultations with do...

Why and how to escape tracking by web browsers 13.01.2022

In this episode of our tech podcast, host Nandagopal Rajan is joined by Jon Von Tetzchner, the co-founder and the CEO of Vivaldi, a cross-platform web browser, to discuss how browsers track user activity on Internet and sells them. The duo also discuss how Vivaldi keeps the internet activity of its users private and still manages to sustain itself. Tune in.

How remote work is transforming technology and computing 05.01.2022

In this episode, Vivekanand Manjeri, Brand Director of Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies, India joins host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss how the pandemic has fuelled a digital transformation with more and more people choosing to work from home. They discuss the steps taken by companies to digitize their workspace in order to facilitate a better remote work experience for employees and how...

Will projectors replace TVs? 30.12.2021

Vijay Sharma, Country Head of Optoma Corporation joins host Nandagopal Rajan to demystify projectors. The duo discuss the evolution and the transition of the projector market from educational and office use to domestic use, in turn replacing traditional TV sets.

Scaling up internet infrastructure after Covid-19 23.12.2021

In this episode, Suvig Sharma, Regional Vice President , APAC at MongoDB, joins host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss how the pandemic is bringing about a transformation of internet infrastructure. The duo discuss how MongoDB is enabling this scaling up by providing a platform that allows tech companies to scale up just with a few clicks online.

All you need to know about Metaverse 30.10.2021

In this episode, Arvind Neelakantan, Evangelist- India/ASEAN, Epic Games, the makers of the famous Fortnite game, joins host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss the Metaverse, creating experiences on it, how the pandemic acted as a catalyst for people to get on it, and a lot more.

How Apple is making inroads into enterprise computing in India 23.10.2021

In this episode, Varun Babu (Systems Engineer) from Jamf, an Apple enterprise management company, joins host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss how the company helps fill the gap between what Apple builds and what enterprises require, the recent boom in enterprise technology, and a lot more.

How Microsoft Teams is driving collaborations at work 16.10.2021

In this episode, Geeta Gurnani the Country Head of Modern Work at Microsoft India joins host Nandagopal Rajan to discuss how Microsoft Teams is developing to support online workspaces, its new features, and its new devices for increased collaboration.

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