VICHAR Podcast

Episodes

Thoughtful conversations with scholars, educators, researchers, and leaders exploring ideas that shape economies, institutions, and society.
Episode 09
Subhash Chandra Garg
INDIA’S ECONOMY IS VULNERABLE
A wide-ranging conversation with former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg on the Indian economy, its underlying vulnerabilities, economic policy, growth, public finances, and the challenges India must confront as it navigates an increasingly uncertain global economic environment.
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Episode 08
Matt Scherer
The AI Bubble: Is the Next Financial Crisis Coming?
A wide-ranging conversation on the extraordinary rise of artificial intelligence, the enormous investment flowing into the sector, and whether today's AI boom is creating the conditions for a financial bubble. The discussion explores market concentration, competition, technology, and the potential risks for the broader economy.
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Episode 07
Yash Mor
Beyond the Battlefield: Yash Mor Unfiltered
Recorded in Chicago, this candid conversation explores leadership, discipline, service, resilience, and the experiences that shaped Yash Mor's remarkable journey. The episode also reveals a thoughtful and personal side of him that many viewers may not have encountered before.
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Episode 06 (In Marathi)
Nilesh Nimkar
Transforming Primary Education in Maharashtra
An insightful conversation with education reformer Nilesh Nimkar on the future of primary education in Maharashtra, innovative teaching practices, and building stronger learning outcomes for every child.
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Episode 05
Dr. Nima Vafai
Market, Technology and the Economy
In this conversation, Dr. Nima Vafai discusses inflation, technology, financial markets, and the economy.
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Episode 04
Dr. Christine Nittrouer
Diversity, Leadership and Organizations
A conversation on diversity, leadership, organizational culture, workplace inclusion, and the evidence behind stronger institutions.
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Episode 03
Dr. Derek Horstmeyer
Investment Perspectives: Finance, Funds, and Football
An engaging conversation with Professor Derek Horstmeyer on financial markets, investment strategies, and personal finance. Learn from one of the leading voices in finance education and research.
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Episode 02
Dr. Deepa Nair
India Chronicles: Unveiling the Past, Present, and Future
Dr. Deepa Nair explores nation-building, identity formation, education, religion, and the impact of ethno-religious nationalism in modern South Asia.
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Episode 01
Dr. Kumarasamy Thangaraj
Dr. Kumarasamy Thangaraj: The unsung hero India's genetic studies
K. Thangaraj is a senior scientist and Group Leader at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad. His main research interests are the origin of modern humans, the molecular basis of infertility, sex determination, mitochondrial disorders, cardiovascular disease, forensic genetics and Ayurveda Prakriti.
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