Stories with Shastri

here, we talk about motorbikes, Indian roads, whether people buy motorbikes for the thrill and more --- A jack of many, but a master of speed. Be it in air, land or water, Vistasp Bharucha is one of the fastest people around. With dexterity in automobiles of all kinds - cars, bikes and planes, he now operates his own enterprise Hi-Tech Performance which is a distributor of performance parts for lu...

here, we talk about what how music shapes us, gig culture, strange things artistes have requested, being a team player and more --- Diya Kumari Jadeja is an award-winning nightlife programmer and live venue curator, recognized for shaping some of India’s most influential music experiences. With an academic foundation in Political Science, Sociology (specializing in Child Behavioural Sciences), and...

here, we talk about what growing up with cricket has been like, favourite players, cricket trivia and more --- Raushan Verma is a singer, songwriter and composer. --- This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindiaWhat's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastriWhat Raushan's up to these days : http://instagram.com/raushan.verma For enquiries, contact storiesw...

here, we talk about making ad films, enjoying the process, comfort movies, and more --- Sanam Buxani, in her own words, is a filmy ad film director and producer who likes doing bak bak about Bollywood.--- This podcast is produced by⁠ Memento⁠ : linktr.ee/mementoindiaWhat's new on SwS these days : https://instagram.com/storieswithshastriWhat Sanam's up to these days : http://instagram.com/s...

here, we talk about what it feels like to be part of music festival production, the gig life and more --- Abhinav Patankar is an award-winning passionate sound engineer and music enthusiast dedicated to creating unforgettable sonic experiences in the field of live sound. He started hissound engineering career in 2013 by seeking formal education in the field. Having topped his class, he went on to...

here, we talk about the ease of creating, supporting fellow creators, and more. Watch the full video on YouTube --- Luv Mahtani is a musician and certified ukulele teacher based in Pune. What started out as lessons given from a friend’s apartment eventually evolved into a community of artists and collaborators across the city. The activities at Ukulele with Luv range from workshops, regular classe...

here, we talk about what all goes on behind the making of your favourite musician as we geek out over our favourites. Watch the video on YouTube. --- Aaryaman Trivedi has worked extensively in the music industry in India for the past half a decade, with focused work ranging from artist management, tour management, label execution, editorial long-form and short-from writing, interviews (on-camera a...

here, we learn about what spoken word is and why it is profound. Watch the video on YouTube. --- KC Vlaine a.k.a Kartik Rajan is a spoken word poet from Pune who's been a part of the scene's evolution for 13+ years. He has judged India's First National Youth Poetry Slam, multiple college festival poetry competitions, and even emceed Sarah Kay and Phil Kay's Pune performance. --- Wh...

"Over the past 4.5 years, I’ve travelled across 22 Indian states, creating videos that celebrate the extraordinary in everyday life. I’ve shared over 400 stories of ordinary Indians, inspiring villages, and changemakers driving innovation. My journey has led me to collaborate with global brands like Emirates, WWF, Panasonic, Hyundai, and the Gates Foundation. I’ve also spent 3 years as a glob...

here, we learn about sex positivity, what unconditional love means, and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Tanisha Kale is a graduate in Psychology who works with The Sangya Project. --- What's new on SwS these days : http://instagram.com/storieswithshastri What Tanisha's up to these days : http...

here, we learn about the importance of personal financing, investing, cryptocurrencies and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Dheeraj Shah has a Masters in Psychology, but is full-time in Crypto. He runs a Podcast that focuses on education and news about Crypto to Indians. Additionally, he loves memes,...

here, we learn about consciousness, religion, spirituality and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- Keanu Heydari is a historian of nineteenth and twentieth century Europe and French cultural, intellectual, and migration history. His research focuses on the out-migration of Iranians (especially intellectu...

here, we discuss conditioning, multiple intelligences, trust and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day! --- "Hi, I'm Anand Mendoza. I'm a part of the visiting faculty at the Symbiosis Institute of Liberal Arts during the day. But I moonlight as an obnoxious nerd who will deconstruct everything I see until it makes...

here, we exchange notes on the music scene across the maps of India and Pakistan, what's common, what's different and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!   ---  Recorded on July 12, 2020 ---  What's new on SwS these days : http://instagram.com/storieswithshastri  What Maanu's up to these days...

here, we learn about the stigmas associated with therapy, mental health, embracing your sexuality, sexual health and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!   ---  "I practice as a Consultant Psychiatrist/Sexologist at my clinic in Kalyani Nagar, Pune. My passions lie in the field mental health and sexual h...

here, we learn about what it's like to meditate and let go, the permanence of social media and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!   ---  "I'm a 25 year old Calcutta boy, living in this strange world. Advertising is my bread, Filmmaking is my butter and Frank Ocean is my god. I usually respond a...

here, we learn about knowing your worth as an artiste, finding inspiration outside and inside yourself and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!   ---  "I am Yatharth Roy Vibhakar, a freelancing graphic designer, published music composer, avid film photographer and occasional globetrotter. My interests st...

here, we learn about what a vlogger does, and also discuss making an impact with videos, the flipside of digital media, how to not drown in the plethora of information fed to us and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!   ---  "I'm a 22-year old creator and vlogger. I like to depict humorous accounts of...

here, we  learn about Trickster, songwriting, teaching music, finding your voice, and discuss carving a niche, the onset of electronic music into pop, working with your emotions through songwriting and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!   ---  Derric Dsouza’s journey into music started off the cl...

here, we learn about what makes a meme, their educational potential, philosophy, religion and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!  ---  Anuj Nakade is a resident meme curator at TIFA Working Studios and curated the infamous Meme Regime that travelled with the show to Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore and Goa....

here, we share our thoughts on self-doubt, how to overcome it, techno, waste management and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!   ---  Even though he didn't often find his calling, his calling always found him. Pursuing his passion for music gave Aditya Rajput the courage to take life-changing decision...

here, we share our thoughts on what makes something unconventional, the importance of the education system in teaching us whether something is a "good" option, living a life of potential, understanding our needs and wants and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!   ---  Jatin Gohil is a self-taught write...

here, we share our thoughts on time management, work-life balance, talk music and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!  ---  Abji George is a multifaceted self-taught soul singer-songwriter from Pune who has been performing from the age of 16. Beyond that and being a freelance vocalist, he is presently...

here, we learn about what modern slavery is all about, how you can help, how you can change this world for the better and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!   ---  Manmeet Arora is an interior designer based in Mumbai. She believes in the beauty of simplicity and the synchronicity of humans and nature.  After h...

here, we learn about travelling solo - the perks, the obstacles, being a mindful traveller, slow living, funding your travel, and more! If this episode doesn't resonate with you, please send it to someone for whom you think it might. Have a lovely day!   ---  Aditi Abhay is a digital marketing professional who daydreams of living and working in the mountains of India. She loves to scribb...