Stepwell Radio

On the latest episode of the Stepwell podcast, Pallavi Narayan, Associate Professor of Practice and Director, Ahmedabad Writing Programme, Ahmedabad University is in conversation with renowned historian Maya Jasanoff, X.D. and Nancy Yang Professor, Coolidge Professor of History, Harvard University. They explore themes like South Asian Studies, commercialism in publishing, digitisation, South Asian...

Dear Listeners, Get ready for the third episode of our Interview Series "Beyond the Boardroom" in collaboration with CONCOURSE. In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Chitrak Shah, the founder of Shivalik Builders, one of the most successful real estate companies in the country. During our conversation, Mr. Shah shared his insights on the real estate industry, his journ...

Dear Listeners, Get ready for the second episode of our Interview Series "Beyond the Boardroom" in collaboration with CONCOURSE. In this episode, we feature an exclusive interview with our beloved alumnus Mr. Vraj Ghoda, the founder of "Officially Nonsense". Our host, Professor Zalak Shah, a marketing expert, will be interviewing Mr. Vraj about his entrepreneurial journey and h...

Dear Listeners, Professor Saumil Shah, a seasoned business expert, will be asking insightful questions and engaging in an in-depth discussion with Karan about his entrepreneurial journey. Together, they will explore the important lessons that can be learned from Karan's experiences, and how his story can inspire others to pursue their own dreams. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a...

The importance of voting cannot be understated. Voting is a critical way for individuals to participate in the democratic process and ensure that their voices are heard. Voting allows citizens to elect officials representing themselves, their interests and making decisions affecting their lives. It is also a way for people to hold their government accountable and ensure that it is responsive to th...

The importance of voting cannot be understated. Voting is a critical way for individuals to participate in the democratic process and ensure that their voices are heard. Voting allows citizens to elect officials representing themselves, their interests and making decisions affecting their lives. It is also a way for people to hold their government accountable and ensure that it is responsive to th...

Have you ever gone through heartbreak? I'm sure many of us have. It's a painful and difficult experience that can leave us feeling lost, alone, and unsure of how to move on. But we are here to tell you that you're not alone, and there is hope. One of the most important things to understand is that healing takes time. It's not something that can be rushed or forced. However, with th...

Have you been keeping up with the recent developments in the global banking industry? The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank has placed dozens of other small-to-mid-sized US banks in jeopardy, while the final demise of one of the world's largest investment banks, Credit Suisse, has caused unrest in other regional banks, causing investors' attention to be focused on the glob...

We all have heard horror stories at some point in our lives and experienced a range of emotions such as fear, suspense, anxiety, and tension. If you love horror stories just as much as we do, you have come to the right place. Stepwell Radio brings you the first episode of ‘Story time with Insiya’.   The first episode is from the genre of Horror and by an author we’ve all read in our school years -...

Are you interested in learning about the inspiring stories of brave soldiers and military leadership? If so, you won't want to miss Shoorveer: Episode 3, streaming today on your favourite radio station! In this episode, we bring you an exclusive interview with the retired Lt Gen Asit Mistry, who has had a long and distinguished military career. Lt Gen Mistry is the third Gujarati officer to ri...

Beloved citizens of Democratic Republic of India, Stepwell Radio wishes you all a happy 74th Republic day. To mark this day, we have carefully curated interesting shoes for you all. In today's show, we present to you, “SHOORVEER", a show about inspiring stories of bravehearts of India. In today's episode, we shall be interviewing Flt. Lt. Sugandha Thakran who was one of the first woma...

Have you ever wanted to express your feelings to a celebrity who has passed away? Or maybe a loved one who has departed and you want to share your thoughts with them. Look no further than "Letters to the Dead," the radio show where we read out letters written to the ones who have passed away. Our empathetic RJs will share these heartfelt letters, and explore the memories and emotions tha...

Are you interested in knowing more about the professors who are shaping the minds of future generations? If yes, then we have a treat for you. Introducing our new radio show "Know Your Professor" where we will be bringing you insightful and inspiring conversations with some of the most brilliant minds in academia. In our first episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with the incredibly...

I think we can all agree that "Love" is an intangible thing. When you truly love somebody, you learn that what you feel is more significant than anything that you can see. Love has more power than any weapon. It is more life-giving than food or medicine. Sometimes love lasts forever and sometimes it lasts just long enough to teach you what you need to learn. This Valentine's Day, Ste...

Get ready for a thought-provoking and informative radio show on the future of higher education. Join us as we explore the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in this ever-changing field. Our expert guests Professor Pankaj Chandra and Professor Maya Jasanoff will discuss the impact of technology on the way we learn, the changing needs of the workforce, and the role of higher educatio...

Do you find it challenging to manage your creative passion and career? Do you feel like you have to choose between the two? Then we have some exciting news for you. Our radio show, "Creativity & Career," is bringing you an exclusive interview with Professor Kunal Basu, a renowned scholar and author. Professor Kunal Basu is a fellow of Green Templeton College and an ex-tenured profess...

We have all seen the clickbait thumbnails that would entice us into clicking on that video on YouTube. Click baits are a mere means of boosting the views on a video. But can it be concerning if journalists start practising it too? Clickbait journalism refers to the practice of using sensational headlines or images to attract readers to a news article or website. Clickbait journalism is considered...

Professor Pankaj Chandra is the Vice-Chancellor at Ahmedabad University. His expertise lies in Operations Management, Supply Chain Coordination and Higher Education. He is the author of the book - "Building Universities That Matter." In this episodes he gives his insights on India's New Education Policy. The show was aired on Stepwell Radio and has been published as a podcast.

"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." -- Ernest Hemingway We live in a society where world leaders underestimate how rapid, serious and permanent ecological breakdown will be if humanity fails to mobilize climate action in the short and long term. The Earth system has reached its tipping points at a breath-taking speed. And climate scientists and researchers face insurmo...

"Part of the secret of success is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside” – Mark Twain World Bank 2020 report found that nearly 690 million people—or 8.9 per cent of the global population—are hungry, up by nearly 60 million in five years. The food security challenge will only become more difficult, as the world will need to produce about 70 per cent more food by 2050 to feed an...

“The Covid-19 pandemic is not a solution for climate change. However, it does provide us with a platform for more sustained and ambitious climate action to reduce emissions to net-zero through a complete transformation of our industrial, energy and transport systems.” - Petteri Taalas, WMO Secretary-General This podcast episode fosters conversation between the city officials, public health experts...

As part of the Ahmedabad Literary Festival, Stepwell Radio brings to you a series of shows celebrating Literature and the love for reading.  The show line up is: - Literature and Society : A conversation with the Dean of School of Arts and Sciences , Dr Patrick French on the interaction of literature and society and its implications. - Rhyme in Thought : Poetry recital by  Professor Saum...

Hello Listeners! “Climate Change is no longer some far-off problem; it is happening here, it is happening now”- Barack Obama In commemoration of the International Day of Climate Action, Stepwell Radio is honoured to be in conversation with Professor Minal Pathak, a Senior Scientist at the Working Group III of the IPCC, along with Mr Shannay Rawal and Mr Shaurya Patel from the Global Centre for Env...

We bring to you a riveting interview with Pollinator Studio's Mr. Jiten Thukral and Mr. Sumir Tagra. Pollinator Studio is an interdisciplinary lab that seeds fundamental debates through intangible value systems. Vaishnavi KM (Second year, BA Economics student at Ahmedabad University) is in conversation with Thukral and Tagra, an artist duo who have worked with a wide range media including sculptur...

The interview is about Dr B.R Ambedkar's endless contributions, social ideas and influences on Contemporary India. The interview was with Professor Sarthak Bagchi moderated by Mahima Reji, a student at Ahmedabad University  It was a tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar