The Ravi Kumar Podcast
By Ravi Kumar
Welcome to the Ravi Kumar Podcast. I am your host Ravi Kumar and on my show, I talk to creative, talented, diverse people from all walks of life who are passionate about their purpose in life, be it an occupation, vocation, profession or service, ask them questions, seek answers, get insights, and share these as learning & knowledge to inspire and motivate. Meaningful conversations with interesting people, that’s what my show is all about!
The Ravi Kumar PodcastAug 02, 2020
00:00
26:00
Ep37: Conversation with Shatrujeet Nath and Zac O Yeah on their 'BooksHopping' initiative
Shatrujeet and Zac share the genesis of their idea behind the initiative and hopes around how it will help cement the bond between bookstores, authors and readers.
Jun 07, 202227:45
Ep36: Conversation with Dr. Meera Velankar, Endurance Cyclist, Records Holder, Mentor & Coach
Hear Dr. Meera talk about her passion for Bicycling, how she prepares for her rides, share her achievements & her future plans, and offer advise to women & potential cycling enthusiasts!
Jun 03, 202226:04
Ep35: Conversation with The Bike Tribe founders, Sabysachi & Akhilesh
Adventure Tourism promoters through Bicycljng Tours, that's what The Bike Tribe is about. Hear the founders on how it all happened!
May 25, 202225:44
Ep34: Conversation with Nihar Thakkar, Bengaluru's Avid Bicyclist and Entrepreneur
He's no Kidpreneur, I can tell you that! Nihar is mature beyond his age and representative of the energy and ideas that India's younger generation is capable of!
May 18, 202222:44
Ep33: In conversation with Dr. Nivedita Page, Head, Medical Services, Cipla Palliative Care, Pune
Dr Nivedita Page defines Palliative Care in its scope, the myths surrounding it, the challenges impeding its adoption in India, its future and what Cipla Palliative Care Centre is doing for its widespread acceptance and adoption.
Feb 10, 202121:23
Ep30: In conversation with Smita Kulkarni, Co-Founder, Stone Soup, Bengaluru
Smita talks about the frustrations, challenges and joys of Stone Soup's 5 year journey in building a 30city strong network of Saathis, her super team, their sustainable products and why everyone must contribute to reducing waste footprint on earth!
Nov 12, 202028:36
Ep29: In conversation with Rohit Kumar, Co-Founder, Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC)
Rohit talks about the role of YLAC, its aims, objectives, programs for young Indians and how learning public policy can help being an active, engaged citizen. Also, he explains YLAC role as a stakeholder in the #bengaluru.moving campaign. Do Listen up, folks. Thank you!
Oct 31, 202024:45
Ep28: In conversation with Clement Jayakumar, ex-BBMP (Nominated) Councilor, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru
Erudite, process driven and a committed public service citizen, Clement shares his stint with the BBMP, his philosophy behind his actions, the imperative to understand the system, collaborate with it and get work done for ward maintenance and betterment. Do listen! Thanks!
Oct 30, 202042:18
Ep27: in conversation with Revathy Ashok, Co-Founder, Managing Trustee & CEO, B-Pac, Bangalore
Revathy Ashok talks about the Bangalore Moving mobility campaign and shares her views on the participative cum integrated approach needed to solve Bangalore's mobility woes, including how NMT - walkways & bicycle lanes - will play a major role in the years to come. Do listen. Thanks!
Oct 25, 202033:35
Ep26: In conversation with Ravindranath Poduvath, Founder Director, Private Eye (P) Ltd
A Private Security Services Industry professional, Ravindranath Poduvath heads a 32year old leading company, besides being an industry spokesman as well. In this chat with Ravi Kumar, he talks about the growth, opportunities and challenges the industry faces.
Oct 20, 202023:18
Ep25: In conversation with Dominic Franks, Author, 'Nautanki Diaries', Bicyclist & Doctor
Dominic talks about his inspiration behind the 2200km journey from Bangalore to Delhi, the characters he meets enroute, getting published, why everyone should Bicycle and the road ahead. Do listen, for sure! Cheers
Oct 20, 202026:48
Ep24: In conversation with G. Nagaraj, Founder, The Indian Ploggers Army a.k.a PlogMan / CupMan Raj
PlogMan Raj on why he has to FAIL at plogging to BECOME a success, why having 'trash-versations' are important, the idiot 'litter-ates' amongst us, how menstrual cups are environmentally helpful, and how he is merely connecting the green dots! Amazing Guy!!!
Oct 17, 202032:27
Ep23: In in conversation with Archana Kashyap, Co-Author & Chief Program Driver, 'Trashonomics'
Archana shares the story behind the Trashonomics program & book of the same name, a status update as on date, the road ahead and scalability challenges.
Sep 25, 202022:11
Ep22: In conversation with Dr. J. Arul Vijayakumar, Heart Surgeon & Bicycle Mayor, Tirunelveli
Dr. Arul stresses on the mental and physical fitness benefits via Bicycling, how it has helped him personally as a Bicyclist and his hopes to catalyse Bicycling culture in Tirunelveli with co-operation from one & all!
Sep 15, 202027:09
Ep21: In conversation with Dr. Arvind Bhateja, Neuro & Spine Surgeon and Avid Bicycle Enthusiast
Dr Arvind makes a solid case for bicycling to be adopted as a means of commuting and racing, its contribution to physical and mental fitness (as well as enjoying guilt free meals) and how, as a CoVid survivor himself, he stresses on health being true wealth!!!
Sep 11, 202035:10
Ep20: In conversation with Uday Kalburgi, Antique Radios Expert and Restorer
Uday's love for vintage radios, his lifelong passion for collecting, listening and restoring pre-loved radios, comes through beautifully in this 💓 to 💓 chat with Host RaviKumar, himself a radio listener and fan!
Sep 10, 202041:10
Ep19: In conversation with Dr. Saleem Naik, CoVid Warrior cum Survivor
Dr. Saleem Naik recalls his personal experience fighting CoVid, his gratitude to health care workers who treated him, why they deserve more empathy for the risks they take, the need for a robust medical infrastructure in India and his hope for a truly effective vaccine.
Sep 07, 202029:29
Ep18: In conversation with Author Kiran Keshavamurthy on his book 'Beyond Desire' and more....
Dr. Kiran Keshava Murthy talks on the distinction between language and literature, how unfulfilled desire can lead - paradoxically - to transformation of self, the process and stages of writing, writing as a journey not a destination & the importance of reading today!
Aug 27, 202033:04
Ep17: In conversation with Felix John, Bicycle Mayor, Chennai
In a fun and candid conversation, Felix shares his views on many aspects of the bicycle scene in Chennai and the challenges he faces and to overcome to make it an acceptable mode of commuting in the megacity.
Aug 25, 202026:51
Ep16: In conversation with Shilpi Sahu, Bicycle Ambassador & Enthusiast
Shilpi narrates her experience commuting 23km to office everyday on her cycle, how falling from a bike is an art form, on safety, respect, fitness and the sights and smell of flowers on Bangalore's (in)famous Outer Ring Road!
Aug 16, 202032:16
Ep15: In conversation with Arun Shankar & Karthik Ranganathan, Bicycling Enthusiasts & Ambassadors
Karthik & Arun talk about their role as bicycling ambassadors in their companies, how they motivate their colleagues to choose cycling as a commuting medium to office, challenges involved, and the support they get from their organizations.
Aug 10, 202031:10
Ep14: In conversation with Professor K.C Janardhan, Handwriting, Calligraphy and Graphology Expert
K.C Janardhan shares his life story of overcoming epilepsy in his childhood, learning 'showmanship', writing his own passport, getting death threats, helping NGO's and with auto-didactism, the heights he has achieved!
Aug 02, 202026:00
Ep13: Interview with Srikala Bhashyam, Financial Advisor & Consultant, Journalist and Entrepreneur
Srikala talks about Financial Literacy, Personal Finance, Savings, Money Management, Investing in the stock market, gold, etc and their role as Advisors
Jul 30, 202023:38
Ep12: In conversation with Dr. H.N.Nagaraj, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Deepak Hospital,Bangalore
Dr. Nagaraj makes a solid, studied case for overcoming collective fear of CoVid 19 through building up a natural immunity rather than reliance on an artificial vaccine and lots more!
Jul 19, 202040:48
Ep11: Knowledge sharing session by Arulvel Ramanan, Wealth Coach, Trading Trainer and Consultant
Arul shares insights on the role played by advisors like him on personal finance, its necessity & objective, why financial literacy is empowering and can lead people to become rich and live a life of freedom from worries!
Jul 19, 202017:53
Ep10: In conversation with Megha Bhagat, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Project Defy
Megha speaks passionately about how Project Defy has disrupted the existing model of education and why learning is not a function of education, as we've learnt in school, college and university!
Jul 16, 202035:02
Ep9: In Conversation with Anil Shetty, a change agent, force for good & social causes initiator
In a frank, open conversation, Anil shares the motivation for his many initiatives, his perseverance and never say die attitude, his continual seeking nature and the Bhagavad Gita as his inspiration and solace.
Jul 06, 202032:06
Ep8: Interview with Mr. Rajagopal, Founder, Sahai Helpline, Bangalore
Mr. Rajagopal on starting Sahai 20 years back, mental health and its stigma, counseling and therapy, CoVid 19, Bangalore as a suicide capital and his vision for Sahai.
Jul 01, 202018:24
Ep7: Conversation with Dr. PrabhuRam. J, Pulmonologist and Intensivist on CoVid 19
Dr. PrabhuRam presents his perspective on CoVid 19, learnings, its impact on the medical community, our medical infrastructure and whether a vaccine or cure is likely soon.
Jun 28, 202019:56
Ep6: Interview with Sathya Sankaran, Bicycle Mayor, Bangalore
Hear Sathya on his zeal to making the city cycling centric, overcoming official apathy and bureaucractic hurdles while coming up with initiatives to get Bangaloreans adopt & adapt the humble bicycle to their mobility
Jun 13, 202025:21
Ep5: In conversation with Krishna Gowda, Proprietor, The Bookworm, Bangalore
Krishna Gowda talks about his passion and love for books, his rise from the pavement of MG Road to #1, Church Street, why he is passionate about customer service and his amazing collection of 4lac books!!
Jun 04, 202014:31
Ep4: Interview with Koodam.Org Dr. V Suresh & Ms. Nagasaila on the Constitution of India
Koodam.Org's initiative with its 10 part lecture series on the Constitution of India, the bedrock of India's democracy and a living document, par excellence! Listen to their objective behind the initiative and get a primer to understanding our Constitution. Cheers!
Jun 02, 202043:25
Ep3: HopeWorks Founder Trustee Jacintha Jayachandran extending a helping hand to poor&marginalised
On how Jacintha came to be called "Ration Walli Madam" and how teamwork, goodness and compassion can help the disadvantaged sections of our society
May 23, 202024:54
Ep2: Goobe's Book Republic Founder Ravi Menezes talks books and more
Ravi Menezes of Goobe's Book Republic, an indie bookstore on Church Street, Bangalore talks about how the store name came about, his love for books, customer service, sci-fi comics and dystopias, and his passion to keep the store up and running against uphill odds! Do listen in. Thank you!
May 18, 202043:18
Ep1: Bangalore music producer Saahil Karmally aka Melli releases ‘Habibi’, a song for unity and love
21 year old Saahil Karmally talks about himself, his collaboration on Habibi, tearing down cultural discrimination and spreading peace & smiles via his music!
May 02, 202009:43