The Whole Truth Project

We're speaking to the famous Revant Himatsingka, who shed the spotlight on a children's drink recently (you know which one). Tune in as Shashank and Revant talk about food, false marketing and dealing with legal notices! Ps - The views, information or opinions expressed during the video/ interview are solely those of Mr Revant Himatsingka. The Whole Truth does not endorse and/ or represent the views expressed by Mr Revant Himatsingka. The views expressed by Mr Revant Himatsingka do not reflect views of The Whole Truth.

As a young startup, we've seen first hand the immense challenges that come with starting and scaling a company. It's a chaotic journey fraught with unknowns. And the only way one can peek a bit further into this extremely uncertain future, is by standing on the shoulders of giants. So, to help other aspiring founders and their teams learn from the stalwarts who've come before us, and who better to address exponential growth than Swiggy's own founder, Sriharsha Majety? Harsha walks us through all the many ways Swiggy had to tackle culture, problem solving and pioneering after they went from being a small startup to one of the largest companies today that caters to pretty much all the major cities in India.

As a young startup, we've seen first hand the immense challenges that come with starting and scaling a company. It's a chaotic journey fraught with unknowns. And the only way one can peek a bit further into this extremely uncertain future, is by standing on the shoulders of giants. So, to help other aspiring founders and their teams learn from the stalwarts who've come before us, we present our new podcast 'The Whole Truth of Starting Up'. In this episode Vatsal Singhal, co-founder of Zomato acquired- Runnr & now of Ultrahuman. He walks us through why they decided to venture into health-tech, the need for global thinking, why India is a much more sophisticated market than we think- all this and more from a company that raised $17.5 million in their last fundraise!

As a young startup, we've seen first-hand the immense challenges that come with starting and scaling a company. It's a chaotic journey fraught with unknowns. And the only way one can peek a bit further into this extremely uncertain future is by standing on the shoulders of giants. So, to help other aspiring founders and their teams learn from the stalwarts who've come before us, we present our new podcast 'The Whole Truth of Starting Up'. It's funny how so many of us, to this day, think that a startup exit is not a good thing. In today's episode, Arjun Vaidya, Ex-Founder & CEO of India's very first successful D2C start-ups - Dr. Vaidya's, runs us through his journey of funding and a successful exit.

As a young startup, we've seen first hand the immense challenges that come with starting and scaling a company. It's a chaotic journey fraught with unknowns. And the only way one can peek a bit further into this extremely uncertain future, is by standing on the shoulders of giants. So, to help other aspiring founders and their teams learn from the stalwarts who've come before us, we present our new podcast 'The Whole Truth of Starting Up'. In this weeks episode, Priyanka Khimani. Founder and Partner at Anand Anand & Khimani. Priyanka is an all round boss woman that has gone from modelling and screen writing to practicing entertainment law as the youngest IP lawyer in India and is representing some of the biggest names in Bollywood. Fantastic Female Founder? We think so.

As a young startup, we've seen first hand the immense challenges that come with starting and scaling a company. It's a chaotic journey fraught with unknowns. And the only way one can peek a bit further into this extremely uncertain future, is by standing on the shoulders of giants. So, to help other aspiring founders and their teams learn from the stalwarts who've come before us, we present 'The Whole Truth of Starting Up'. In this episode Jaydeep Barman, founder of Rebel Foods (formerly known as Faasos) takes us on a journey explaining how he hires entrepreneurs and approaches building something pioneering.

Can one start running post surgeries and health complications like a hysterectomy and hypothyroidism? How can one turn their life around and go from hating the act of running, to finding joy in it? Suma Sampath has all the answers and a wonderful journey that is a must watch.

How can we tackle making fitness a lifestyle when we love food? And what is the first step toward wanting to be fit? Do business and a fitness routine co-relate for Vijay and how does being a person of extremes impact fitness? Group CEO & Co-founder of Collective Artists Network, Vijay Subramaniam takes us on a journey of his transformation and what motivated him to make a big change in his life and pursue the fitness path. ---------------

Ever wondered if your physical fitness impacts your creativity? Have you ever gone for a run to reset your mind and think clearly? Or do you wonder how some of the top agency minds function? Varun Duggirala, Co-founder of creative agency- The Glitch, takes us on a journey through conversation and tips about how he got into fitness and how it has helped him become not only a better version of himself but also build stories, conversations and a lifestyle that allows him to redesign the Mad-Men world of advertising and branding.

Looking toward motivation and inspiration is our reflex. But in anything fitness, consistency is always key. Habit Coach, Ashdin Doctor walks us through how habits are a superior means to incorporating fitness into your life style and how being more aware of your mental health and emotions is a big part of how we are able to execute our plans. If you think the 21 day habit forming seems confusing to you or want to just know more about consistency, tune in! You can also search for the audio podcast ( the whole truth project ) on Spotify, Apple Music or any other podcast streaming app of your choice. ---------------

Sandeep Mall aka Fit Grand Dad started out on his fitness journey in his 40's after multiple bad medical reports and an unfortunate accident that somehow got him to clean up his act. We were curious as to what motivated him and what it takes to be ripped at 50! Sandeep talks us through his journey and some sage wisdom around what to do when you start off late cause dang, 55 never looked this good. We go over: 1. Sandeep's story 2. Injuries and Rehab 3. Working through the pain 4. Mental Chatter 5. Sandeep's Fitness Regime 6. Long distance running 7. Investing in Trainers 8. Basic training plan 9. Experimenting & improvising 10. Food and nutrition at 55 11. Does age Matter? If you think you're too old (or too young) to start off, join us to be ever inspired and ready to get back on track! You can also find Sandeep at : https://sandeepmall.com/

How does one build a $150 Million company and also manage to build a perfect body that even GQ can't resist to cover? In this episode, Founder & CEO of Zerodha, Nithin Kamath walks us through how he manages to attain work-life balance and embraces fitness as a lifestyle inspite of a billion commitments. We go over: 1. Nithin's infamous "greek god" photo 2. Tackling lockdown weight gain 3. Tricks to stop snacking 4. Nithin's daily routine 5. The role of nutrition in a busy lifestyle 6. Healthy cheat meals 7. IF & how it isn't for everyone 8. Workout breaks and productivity co-relation 9. Sleep schedule setting and its importance 10. The marathon of life and increasing your chances of finishing it on a high. If you've ever thought that running a business means you won't have time for your body and health, you've come to the right place.(To be proven wrong)

What does it take to get ready for a triathlon consisting of a 3.86 km swim, a 180.25 km bicycle ride and a 42.20 km marathon run, raced in that order? In this episode, 5 time Ironman triathlete and coach, Ingit Anand walks us through tips and tricks to tackle endurance sports and eventually get ironman ready. We go over: 1. How to start for beginners 2. Types of runs 3. Age and endurance 4. Does running make you loose muscle? 5. Ingit's recovery diet & Intermittent fasting 6. Cheat meal vs meal(s) 7. Hydration and nutrition strategy for marathons 8. Equipment hacks 9. Prepare for the uncomfortable 10. Why Ingit loves endurance sports. If you've ever wanted to have an in-depth view of what it takes to triathlon and incorporate endurance training into your life style, you've come to the right place.

What it takes to be a professional cricketer, IPL tours, insider gossip and more on this episode of The Whole Truth Project. Jaydev is one of the youngest cricketer's to be bumped from a district team to the international team. The only player in the IPL after Malinga and Badree to take a hat-trick maiden over in the IPL (That too in the 20th over!) If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the curtain or what the oh-so glamorous life of cricket looks like, tune in!

Today we're speaking with Vineeta Singh - Founder & CEO of SUGAR cosmetics. Not only is Vineeta the force behind one of India's hottest startups, she is also an Ironman Triathelete, a 2X Comrades UltraMarathoner...and oh, a mom of two! In this conversation, we uncover how Vineeta packs all this, into a day. What keeps her motivated and going? How tough it is for women to train for endurance sports in India? And what her experience was, of running a half marathon, in the 6th month of her second pregnancy! If you've ever felt a lack of motivation to find time for exercise in your busy schedule, listen to this. ------------- You can also search for the audio podcast ( the whole truth project ) on Spotify, Apple Music or any of your favorite podcast app!

“You cannot out-excerise a bad diet!”, says the most charming, role-model like Gul Panag, who also happens to be our first ever guest on the Whole Truth Project. Gul is an actor, a pilot, a pilot's wife, a mother and so much more, yet she manages to be one of the fittest people out there. - Does she have a secret mantra? - How does she prioritize health amidst a packed schedule? - What is her philosophy on food on fitness? Find out about all this and more. Tune in.

Speaking of sugar's nutrition value which is zero, Habit Coach Ashdin Doc is of the opinion one can live a completely sugar-free lifestyle and rely on nutrients from other carbs like roti, rice. Kumud Dadlani, Food Anthropologist, reckons moderation is the best policy when it comes to sugar. And Shashank Mehta, Founder, The Whole Truth Foods, believes that the joke is on all of us who fancy the exotic varieties of sugar. Amid all this banter, in this episode, we discuss some fundamental questions like: 1. What are various forms of sugar and whether all of them equally harmful. 2. Is there a daily recommended dose for sugar intake? 3. How to identify the healthiest form of sugar from the sea of varieties now available in the market? 4. Why reading nutrition labels matters? 5. And finally, is there a better, an alternative lifestyle devoid of sugar? Tune in.

In this episode, Habit Coach Ashdin Doc helps us understand the psychological and physiological effects of sugar by answering: 1. Why one stress eats, why does one binge on sugary foods 2. How you can change your relationship with sugar to achieve a healthier lifestyle 3. Why obesity is a growing problem despite the invention of artificial sweeteners We've also answered some very popular and common questions we've received from our Instagram audience. Tune in now.

Refined sugar certainly did not exist during the hunter-gatherer days. And the only sweet sugar that our ancestors treated themselves to was in fruits and berries! So where did all the refined sugar in our food come from? Did it happen because Indians discovered crystallization of sugar during the Gupta Dynasty in around 320 AD? Or is it because America started producing High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) in abundance after the Great Depression...which it eventually exported to the world! Or is our addiction to sugar a colonial hangover? Answering all these questions and more, Food Anthropologist Kumud Dadlani explains the genesis of sugar and how it made it's way into global food cultures and how it, therefore, impacted global economy and our relationship with food.

In this episode we discuss the History, Biology & Physiology of Sugar. Our panel of experts include Ashdin Doctor aka The Habit Coach, Food Anthropologist Kumud Dadlani, & Sanjivini Wagh who's been off sugar for 30 days! Here's a glimpse into the questions we answer: - What's the evolutionary reason for our sugar cravings? - What do WW1 and the Great Depression have to do with the ubiquity of sugar in global supply chains? - How do you train your mind to delink Sugar from Happiness? - And why Sugar is like a bad boyfriend! Listen in!