Podcasts about kshitij

The ghazal behind Arooj Aftab's Grammy-winning "Mohabbat" — written a century earlier by Hafeez Hoshiarpuri, and carried since by Mehdi Hassan, Farida Khanum, and Ali Sethi. Kshitij and Burair go sher by sher through Hoshiarpuri's most famous ghazal, bringing in Ghalib, Majnu-Laila, Faiz, and — somehow — Frasier.Hosted by Kshitij Kawatra & Burair Ashary.

A ghazal so loved that people now think of it as Begum Akhtar's, not Shakeel Badayuni's.Begum Akhtar made "Ae Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya" hers — so completely that audiences would demand she sing it again, once five times in a single sitting. Kshitij and Burair trace its journey from her raga Bhairavi rendition to Osman Mir singing it at Morari Bapu's Ramkatha gatherings, then take a detour into how poets' pen names end up outliving them as their sons' surnames — Jan Nisar Akhtar's "Akhtar," carried forward by Javed and Salman; Harivansh Rai Bachchan's "Bachchan," carried forward by Amitabh.Then back to the ghazal itself, sher by sher — ending on the couplet where Shakeel loops the whole poem back to the very word he opened on.

Burair's upcoming vacation becomes the unlikely entry point into one of the most sung ghazals in Urdu — Ahmad Faraz's Ab ke hum bichhde to shayad kabhi khwabon mein milen. The image of a dried flower in an old book pulls Burair toward Parveen Shakir's answering couplet, where the same flower is reimagined entirely differently. Then comes a claim from a Salman Akhtar interview: that Faraz made a grammatical error in the very first sher. Ab ke or ab ki? What changes — and what doesn't?We move from the personal to the political. Faraz was imprisoned, banished from Sindh, and exiled for years under military rule. The couplet about the gallows (aaj hum daar pe khinche gaye jin baaton par) was written by someone who had lived it. This is what it means for love poetry and resistance poetry to be the same poem.Kavinaama is hosted by Kshitij and Burair Ashary. Antonio Rodriguez is Technical Director.

A YouTube comment about 2 AM, open windows, and this ghazal on speaker becomes the unlikely anchor for this episode. Kshitij and Burair go couplet by couplet through one of Ghalib's most quoted ghazals — predestination, insomnia, silence, and a death-wish that never resolves — with a detour through Gulzar teasing Javed Akhtar about "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" along the way.

Mirza Ghalib's Har Ek Baat Pe Kahte Ho Tum Ki Tu Kya Hai is one of the most quoted, most performed, and most misunderstood ghazals in the Urdu canon. Burair and Kshitij go sher by sher through one of Ghalib's most layered and defiant ghazals — wounded pride, jealousy, blood and ash, wine and paradise, and a final, bitter jab at the Mughal court.Burair wrestles honestly with Ghalib's density — the philosophical leaps and unusual word choices that make this poet famously difficult even for native Urdu speakers. Kshitij offers his own reading of the khum sher, suggesting the wine vat represents something larger and all-encompassing, with the smaller vessels standing in as different paths — each holding a part of the whole, but not all of it. The two also unpack the cultural and religious context behind Ghalib's most provocative sher on paradise and wine, drawing on Burair's own upbringing in an Islamic household.The episode also touches on Gulzar's 1988 Doordarshan series Mirza Ghalib, starring Naseeruddin Shah, and how lines from this very ghazal were used in that series to dramatize the poet's struggles with court patronage and personal isolation.

One of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's most beloved qawwalis carries a mystery at its heart — who actually wrote Sanson Ki Mala Pe Simrun Nis-Din Pi Ka Naam? Many assume Meerabai or Kabir, but Kshitij traces the poem to a book by Tufail Hoshiarpuri, a 20th-century lyricist whose original nazm predates the recordings most of us know.In this episode, we explore all three layers of the qawwali: Tufail's core poem, the bhakti verses by Meerabai and Kabir that Nusrat wove in, and the couplets from Tufail's original that were never sung — from the prem pyala to birhan ke subh-o-sham. A deep dive into devotion, longing, and how a qawwali performance becomes something larger than any single author.Hosted by Kshitij Kawatra and Burair Ashary | Technical Director: Antonio Rodriguez

They say, the road can teach you anything that you arewilling to UNLEARN. ⁠Kshitij Saxena⁠ kicked off his unlearning with a 3500 km ride across South America as he brooded over hitting midlife on one hand and the life's injustices on the other.As Latin America's stunning landscapes, its serenity and the promise that is humanity conspired to offer moments of peace, balm and faith to his questful soul, Kshitij captured every moment for all of us to relive through a 34 part YouTube series called Midlife Miles.We wanted explore what fuels this tall, dark and hungry young man as he engages with life's asymmetries on the 104th episode of the Long Way Home.

Faiz Ahmad Faiz wrote this ghazal from a prison cell in Hyderabad, Sindh — and somehow made it sound like spring. In this episode, Kshitij and Burair sit with Gulon Mein Rang Bhare and ask the question the poem itself refuses to answer: is this a love poem or a call for revolution? They trace the ghazal through three renditions that each find something different in it — Mehdi Hassan's classical composition that gave the poem its first immortal voice, Ali Sethi's Coke Studio version that cracked it open for a younger diaspora ear, and Vishal Bhardwaj's use of it in Haider, where Faiz's longing and Kashmir's grief become indistinguishable. Along the way, the conversation turns to the bandishein of ghazal — the formal rules that hold the form together — and what it means that a structure this disciplined became home to some of the most quietly subversive poetry of the 20th century.

Burair has the Jasmine Sandlas version of Jaiye Sajna — from Satinder Sartaaj's Dhurandar 2 — on repeat. Kshitij? He keeps going back to Sartaaj's own version of the same song.Same melody. Same longing. Two completely different emotional worlds.In this episode, Kshitij and Burair sit with both versions and ask what it means when a single sher can feel entirely new depending on whose voice is carrying it — and why Dhurandar 2 keeps pulling people back to the classics it builds on.Hosted by Kshitij Kawatra and Burair Ashary. Technical Director: Antonio Rodriguez.

Khalil Gibran wrote "Children" over a century ago, but its challenge to parents hasn't aged a day. In this episode, Kshitij and Burair sit with the poem — closely, honestly — and ask what it actually looks like to raise children the way Gibran imagined.They explore Lighthouse Parenting: the idea that your role isn't to clear the path or carry your child through the storm — it's to be a steady, visible light on the shore while they find their own way through. How close does that get to Gibran's vision? And where does it fall short?The conversation gets personal. First heartbreaks. Failures. The moments that shake a child to their core. Real parenting, they argue, isn't about speeches or lessons delivered from a safe distance. It's about presence. It's not your job to turn on the light in the room — it's to sit with them in the dark while they find it themselves.A conversation about poetry, philosophy, and the hardest job in the world.

Five shers. No resolution. Just a loneliness so precise it feels like it was written about you.Javed Akhtar's ghazal moves from a quiet, devastating opening — two people, two separate gods, two separate worlds — through indifference, exhaustion, and the slow death of even grievance, until it lands on an image that stays with you: a scream that rose, echoed, and sank, while everyone listened and no one moved.Kshitij and Burair sit with what makes this ghazal hit so hard — not ornate imagery or classical weight, but the opposite. Plain words. Enormous ache. And a radif, bhi nahin, that closes door after door until there's nothing left.

Ahmad Faraz wrote Silsile Tod Gaya as a ghazal of departure — but every sher in it opens into something larger than heartbreak.In this episode, Kshitij and Burair work through the full ghazal, sitting with three moments in particular: the lover who expected to die of separation and was surprised by how long survival took; the quietly radical idea that complaining about darkness is worth less than lighting your own candle; and Faraz's image of dancing to the gallows in chains — which leads them to 1931, and to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru singing as they walked to their execution.Faraz lived in exile, was arrested under Zia-ul-Haq, and kept writing anyway. This ghazal knows what it means to leave — and to stay.Kavinaama is a podcast about the poetry of the Hindi-Urdu-Punjabi world, hosted by Kshitij Kawatra and Burair Ashary.

In 1943, the Bengal famine killed over three million people — not because food didn't exist, but because British wartime policy redirected it to Allied forces fighting World War II. It was in this moment of collective grief that Faiz Ahmad Faiz wrote what many consider the most important nazm in modern Urdu literature.Mujhse Pehli Si Mohabbat Meri Mehbooba Na Maang opens the second section of Naqsh-e-Fariyadi — Faiz's debut collection — and marks his decisive turn from romantic poetry toward what he called poetry with purpose. Faiz signals this shift himself, prefacing the section with a line from Persian poet Nizami: "Dil-e-ba-farokhtam, jaan-e-khareedam" — I have sold my heart and bought a soul.Kshitij and Burair sit with that line. With the poem. With what it demands of a reader. In this episode, Kshitij attempts to read the nazm aloud — and the weight of it catches in his voice more than once.Some poems don't let you stay comfortable. This is one of them.

You've heard it in Dhurandhar. But this qawwali was already 65 years old before that film touched it.In this episode, Kshitij and Burair trace Na To Karvan Ki Talaash Hai — Sahir Ludhianvi's landmark composition for the 1960 film Barsaat Ki Raat, performed by Manna Dey, Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle, Sudha Malhotra, and S.D. Batish, and composed by Roshan Lal Nagrath. A 13-minute qawwali recorded after midnight at Famous Studios, at a time when film songs were getting shorter.And Kshitij doesn't stop there. He traces it even further back — to Na To Butkade Ki Talab Mujhe, a Sufi qawwali performed by Fateh Ali Khan and Mubarak Ali Khan in the 1950s. Yes — Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's father.One melody. Three eras. One question at the center of it all: what does love actually need?

Healthcare doesn't have a technology problem; it has a workflow problem. In this episode, Kshitij Jaggi discusses why healthcare's digital tools have failed to improve efficiency and how agentic AI can transform operations by completing work rather than creating more of it. He explains the critical difference between task automation and system-level orchestration, and why administrative bottlenecks, such as prior authorizations, delay care. He also explores how governance, traceability, and new oversight roles are essential for responsible AI adoption. Finally, he shares how throughput should define ROI and unlock better outcomes across the healthcare system. Tune in to learn how AI can eliminate friction, improve access to care, and reshape the future of healthcare operations.  About Kshitij Jaggi: Co-founder and CEO of RISA Labs, Kshitij (KJ) leads the company's mission to accelerate oncology innovation through data-driven collaboration and transformative technology. Things You'll Learn: Most healthcare software fails because it adds work for users instead of reducing it, making time the primary barrier to adoption. True transformation in healthcare requires system-level orchestration rather than isolated task automation. Embedding clinical intelligence into administrative workflows reduces errors, delays, and inefficiencies in care delivery. Administrative processes are the biggest source of friction in healthcare systems. Integrating agentic AI with EMR systems can significantly increase throughput in a labor-constrained healthcare environment. Long-term success depends on platform-based solutions, governance and oversight of AI, and measuring ROI through throughput, timeliness of care, and reduced treatment leakage while enabling more seamless care and faster innovation. Resources: Connect with and follow Kshitij Jaggi on LinkedIn. Follow RISA Labs on LinkedIn and visit their website.

Donkeys are thriving. Horses are starving. And the man at the microphone? Definitely a donkey.In this episode of Kavinaama, Kshitij and Burair bring you Omprakash 'Aditya's legendary political satire — a poem that sounds like a joke until it doesn't. Along the way they pick up Shauq Bahraichi's devastating sher about owls and ruined gardens, Nagarjun's fearless Shaasan ki Bandook, and close by returning to Faiz Ahmad Faiz's eternal Bol ke lab aazaad hain tere.Also discussed: why statesmen stopped quoting poetry, Zohran Mamdani's sweater, Riz Ahmed's Bait on Amazon Prime, Arooj Aftab singing Sweet Dreams in Urdu, and whether tharra is an excuse or a philosophy.Kavinaama is a Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi poetry podcast for the South Asian diaspora. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow so you never miss one.

What do Mirza Ghalib and OneRepublic have in common? More than you'd think.OneRepublic sang "everything that kills me makes me feel alive" — Ghalib wrote the same feeling two centuries earlier. When streams can't find their path, they rise. When the poet's nature is blocked, it flows even stronger.In this episode, Kshitij and Burair unpack one of Ghalib's most quietly radical couplets — and ask whether going in unprepared is actually the best test of what you truly know. Plus: Kshitij's story of showing up 4 hours late to an interview and still getting the job.Urdu poetry for the diaspora. In English, Hindi, and Urdu.

What does it mean to "create a sun from the acid of a black night"? In this episode, we explore the cinematic and sharp-witted poetry of Rahat Indori. Rahat Sahab was a master of the "Mushaira" stage, known for his thunderous delivery, but beneath the performance lies a deep, intricate layer of social and spiritual metaphors.Join us as we break down a classic ghazal that covers the entire human experience:The Struggle: Finding light in the darkest of circumstances.The Identity: How devotion—whether through Namaz or Tilak—defines us.The Warning: Why "wings of wax" are the greatest threat to our ambition.The Cynicism: Dealing with a world where "flowers" are replaced by "scorpions."Kshitij and Burair navigate the highs and lows of these verses, sharing laughs over the literal translations and finding silence in the weight of the truths Rahat Sahab left behind.

In this episode of Kavinaama, Kshitij and Burair tackle the intense imagery of Jaun Elia, only to get caught in a hilarious loop of brain fog and linguistic paradoxes.What's inside:The Poetry: A deep dive into Jaun Elia's four-liner: "Tum ho jana shabab-o-husn ki aag..."The "Fail": Why Kshitij's brain decided to buffer right when it mattered most.The Philosophy: Kshitij explains why poetry is like "code without comments" and how it eventually mixes into our lives like a dye in water.The Paradox: Burair explores the irony of calling a Qat'a a KHata.Whether you're here for the "Shabab" debate or the deep literary analysis, join us as we try (and sometimes fail) to decode the genius of Jaun Elia.

"Log toot jaate hain ek ghar banane mein..."We open this finale with the haunting poetry of Bashir Badr, reflecting on the 1987 Meerut Riots and the devastating loss of a home. But as the wind shifts, so does our scale. From the personal tragedy of a burnt house, we move to the global existential threat of the Doomsday Clock, currently sitting at a chilling 90 seconds to midnight.In a heated debate, Burair and Kshitij explore the tension between Cosmic Nihilism and Human Impact. Referencing the viral "Time Lapse of the Future," Burair argues that on a 13-billion-year timeline, our current fears and political climates are irrelevant blips. Kshitij counters that our role in Climate Change and the shadow of Nuclear Armageddon proves that humanity is a force that cannot be ignored.This episode is a call to end the silence. Whether it's the "Agla Number" warning from the film Irada featuring Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi, or the shifting "Imkanaat" of a changing world, the message is clear: we must start the discussion on Nuclear Cooperation and Environmental Crisis before the clock strikes twelve.Join us for this deep dive into Urdu Shayari, Science vs Philosophy, and the Future of Humanity. It's time to decide if we are just a cosmic accident or the architects of our own end.

What happens when a poem becomes more dangerous than a weapon?In this episode, Kshitij and Burair dive into the high-stakes world of the Progressive Writers' Movement (PWM). We start in the 1940s, where Faiz Ahmad Faiz watched the British Empire stumble during WWII and realized the "iron was red-hot"—it was time for India to strike.We trace the DNA of resistance from Faiz's iconic "Bol" to the fiery Ghazals of Dushyant Kumar that defined the "Halla Bol" spirit decades later. But the revolution wasn't just political; it was personal. We explore the radical feminism of Kaifi Azmi and Majaaz Lakhnawi, who challenged women to step out of the shadows and turn their "aanchals" into revolutionary banners.From the prison cells of Pakistan to the protest streets of India, join us as we uncover how these poets taught a subcontinent that silence is the only true defeat.

Can a century-old poem explain why you keep falling for the same toxic patterns?In this episode, Kshitij and Burair explore the "Human Paradox"—the constant war between what our head knows and what our heart wants. We use the lens of Urdu's greatest masters to understand the psychology of self-deception and the universal language of pain.What's inside this episode:The Toxic Cycle: Breaking down Majaz Lucknawi's “Fareb-e-rang-o-boo” and why we consciously choose the "glamour" of a lie over a harsh truth.The Conscious Illusion: Comparing Majaz to Mirza Ghalib, exploring the "pleasant thoughts" we use to keep ourselves going.The Identity of Pain: A deep dive into Jaun Elia's radical honesty—when the "cure" for our heartbreak feels like a threat to who we are.The Theory of Art: Kshitij shares his perspective on Logic vs. Emotion. We discuss how our logic is built on individual experience (subjective), while our emotions form a "shared library" (universal) that connects us all.Join us as we translate the un-translatable and find the logic within the emotion.Featured Verses:Majaz Lucknawi:Mujh ko ehsaas-e-fareb-e-rang-o-boo hota rahaMain magar phir bhi fareb-e-rang-o-boo khata rahaMirza Ghalib:Hum ko malum hai jannat ki haqeeqat lekinDil ke khush rakhne ko Ghalib ye khayaal acha haiJaun Elia:Chaaraasaazon ki chaaraasaazi se dard badnaam to nahi hogaHaan dava do magar ye batla do mujh ko aaraam to nahi hoga

Is life a tragedy, or are you just standing too close?In today's episode, Kshitij and Burair explore the "enjoyable contest" of being human. We start with the soulful poetry of Jan Nisar Akhtar, exploring why neither Love (Ishq) nor Logic (Aql) ever truly wins the fight—and why that struggle is actually the best part of life.We then dive into a deep analysis of the recent film Haq. We break down the pivotal scene where Yami Gautam's character, Shazia, raises her voice to the community elders. Did her passion turn into Badtameezi (disrespect), or was she simply pushed to the edge while fighting for her rights? We discuss the "tone-policing" of emotions and why the world often uses our feelings as an excuse to ignore our logic.In this episode, we cover:The Chaplin Perspective: Finding the comedy in the "long shots" of our lives.The Bulleh Shah Warning: What happens when you become "Ranjha" and lose your own identity in the process.Parenting with Intent: How to tell the difference between a child's Shararat (mischief) and actual Badtameezi.The Middle Path: How to fight for your Haq without losing your cool.Grab your headphones and join us for this "Maze ka Muqabla."

What makes a couplet immortal? In this episode, Burair and Kshitij dive deep into the world of Urdu literature to curate their "Top Five" list of legendary couplets.From the interactive challenge of guessing Waseem Barelvi to the raw, psychological layers of Parveen Shakir, we explore how poetry captures the human experience. We also tackle the ultimate "optimist's anthem" by Faiz Ahmad Faiz and the subtle, atmospheric mastery of Nasir Kazmi.The highlight of the episode? A deep dive into the technical controversy surrounding Ahmad Faraz's most iconic lines. We discuss Dr. Salman Akhtar's critique regarding grammatical shifts—does it diminish the beauty of the poem, or is poetic license absolute?Sit back and join us for a session filled with rhythm, debate, and discovery.

Ever wonder why most companies struggle to scale real culture as fast as they grow? What if the right blend of purpose, freedom, and radical alignment could make your team unstoppable?In this Fan Favorite episode, Cameron Herold sits down with Kshitij Minglani, co-founder of Mindvalley Quests and serial entrepreneur, to unpack the proven playbook behind building a revolutionary “cult-like” workplace where high-performers thrive, politics die, and radical innovation flourishes. They explore OKRs that spark action, mantras that force clarity, remote team magic, and how Gen Y talent fuels explosive, sticky growth. You'll hear mind-blowing lessons on hiring, self-driven learning, and operational rhythm that you won't get in any MBA.Listen now, because the pain of missing these atomic insights is real: most companies will burn out, fragment, or plateau if they skip what you'll learn here. This is your exclusive shortcut to building a thriving team before you get left behind.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The real secret to “Second in Command” chemistry and why skillset complement matters more than ego[00:03:33] – How Mindvalley went from selling meditation courses to teaching 10 million people a year[00:07:00] – Proven tactics to attract Gen Y talent from 54 countries—bootstrapped, not VC-fueled[00:09:45] – Why career pages, values, and strategic interviews pull “cult-like” high performers (and kill politics)[00:12:16] – The radical power of OKRs, failing 50%, and how competition keeps teams sharp[00:16:14] – Outward thinking and self-driven learning: fueling growth with global hackathons and TED talks[00:18:05] – How “OODA Loops” from the military weaponize CEO-COO alignment[00:21:05] – The epic failures: when Mindvalley ignored customers and missed the subscription revolution[00:29:09] – Minimum Viable Product mentality—shipping fast, fighting perfection, and keeping teams hungry[00:35:08] – How Lifebook and conscious parenting keep remote teams human, connected, and loyalAbout the GuestKshitij Minglani is the Co-Founder of Mindvalley Quests, a global leader in education and personal growth, serving millions from 54 countries. Known for his mastery in scaling startups, building culture-first organizations, and strategic innovation, he's been behind some of Mindvalley's most explosive pivots. Kshitij specializes in operations, growth, and high-velocity hiring, giving him unique authority for COOs and aspiring leaders alike.

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Spiritual empowerment coach and international speaker Coach KP shares his powerful approach to radical self-acceptance, soul-aligned living, and navigating uncertainty with grace. Blending Eastern spirituality, energy healing, and modern psychology, he offers a fresh take on unlocking human potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sharise Kent, associate director of MBA admissions, as she chats with Hawa Sultani '21S (MBA), working in Global Azure Strategy and customer health and growth for Microsoft, and Kshitij Gulati '23S (MS), a business data scientist at Google, about their experience in the field after leaving Simon. Hawa and Kshitij share insights on their career paths post-graduation, what led them to the tech industry, what excites them about the future of tech, and more! If you're interested in a post-grad career in the tech sector, check this one out! View transcript.

Join Kshitij Kawatra and Burair Ashary on Kavinaama — a podcast where poetry meets culture, history, and emotion. This episode explores the timeless couplets of iconic poets like Jaun Eliya, Mirza Ghalib, Bismil Azimabadi, and Satinder Sartaj, unraveling the hidden cultural and historical references behind their verses. The duo also dives into the lyrical depth of Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar, examining how its poetry reflects love, loss, and rebellion.In this special episode, Kshitij shares one of his own poems, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into his creative world. Whether you're a seasoned poetry lover or just beginning to explore the genre, Kavinaama promises rich insights, heartfelt interpretations, and a celebration of poetic brilliance.

Kshitij Thebe is a dynamic force in Nepal's political and sports scene. As the Chairman of the National Youth Federation, he plays a pivotal role in shaping youth leadership. Beyond politics, he's the driving force behind the KP Oli Cup, working tirelessly to uplift Nepali football and create a thriving platform for young athletes.

Today's guest is Kshitij Sheth, Global Practice Head, ServiceNow COI at Orion Innovation. Founded in 1993, Orion Innovation is a leading digital transformation and product development services firm. For over 30 years, Orion has been solving complex business problems for clients. Their transformative business solutions are rooted in digital strategy, experience design and engineering, empowering their clients to operate with agility at scale.​ It is the company's mission to be a trusted partner who inspires and accelerates digital innovation. As the Head of ServiceNow COI and Global Practice Leader at Orion Innovation, Kshitij leads the sales and solutions, offerings and delivery of ServiceNow services globally. With over 17 years of IT experience, Kshitij has executed complex programs and provided end-to-end solutions for over 100 customers using ServiceNow and other platforms. It is his mission is to bring digital strategy, experience design and domain expertise to the business, as well as to demonstrate the business outcomes and ROI of the ServiceNow platform. In this episode, Kshitij talks about: His journey to becoming a ServiceNow innovation leader at Orion, Innovating in digital transformation and product development globally, How Orion advances Gen AI solutions and partners with ServiceNow, Why clients are seeking advanced, tailored ServiceNow solutions, Developing a niche-focused ServiceNow practice, Leveraging his ServiceNow expertise to mentor and guide the community, Offering empowerment and direct growth opportunities in leadership

Continuous visibility into container whereabouts This episode is sponsored by the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA). Learn more about their efforts in shaping the digital future of container shipping at https://www.dcsa.org/  In this episode, we dive into the digital transformation of the container shipping industry with insights from the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA).  Kshitij Parashar is the lead of the digital container shipping association's program for cargo visibility. Track & Trace standards are vital to digitalise global trade, according to Kshitij.  If you are interested in the DSCA work or want to share your experiences, please get in touch with Kshitij. He is waiting to hear from you!  Join The eBL Movement. BIMCO, DCSA, FIATA, ICC, and Swift (The FIT Alliance) have launched the “Declaration of the electronic Bill of Lading” as adopting eBLs can help make international trade more efficient, reliable, sustainable, and secure. Thank you for listening. Please send your feedback to hello@shippingpodcast.com  #everyconversationmatters 

This week we had the honour to welcome Kshitij Jain CEO of Joveo to the podcast. KJ has a truly global view of the job board industry. He took Monster.com around the world, working with the top TA Leaders in several countries, he saw patterns emerge. The challenges TA faced were rooted in the infinite combinations for job titles and job descriptions.   Tracing his steps after Monster leads us to the quick apply process as his last company was acquired by Indeed.com in 2014. From the start in 2017, Joveo's vision has never wavered, “Do 1 thing & do it right”. More KJ wisdoms: Recruiters are not marketers 80% of TA is doing it wrong Job advertising hasn't changed since 1995    All this from a CEO whose annual salary is $0.96 per year.  

In the last episode of season 4 of the True Fiction Project, I am honored to welcome the amazing Anand Thakore. I've known Anand since we were in school together, and it has been incredible to see his journey and learn of his success as an Anglophone Poet and Hindustani Classical Musician. During this episode we reminisce on some of our school experiences and share stories. Then we dive in to learn what Anand is up to now, while he shares his latest projects. We hear an excerpt of music and a poem from Deepankar Khiwani, titled Cathedral. Anand shares his experience working with Deepankar and how their work together inspired him to start writing poetry again. The episode goes on to include three original pieces by Anand Thakore titled Sea Link, My Place and Mughal Sequence. Tune in for this entertaining episode!  IN THIS EPISODE: [2:28] Anand shares about his journey with Sanskrit.  [4:03] What was Anand's journey with music and poetry?  [9:49] What is the style of contemporary Indian writing?  [10:50] Anand shares his story about the creation of the Mughal Sequence.  [13:50] What is the backstory behind some of his latest pieces? [16:30] How do poets utilize characters in their poetry?  [18:42] Anand talks about the work he's done with Deepankar Khivani.  [21:23] Anand shares the song and poem Cathedral by Deepankar Khivani.  [22:51] We hear the poem Sea Link, by Anand Thakore.  [25:09] We hear the poem My Place, by Anand Thakore [26:24] Why was Anand feeling like a sock puppet?  [29:01] Anand shares more about the poem Mughal Sequence and then we hear an excerpt from it. KEY TAKEAWAYS: [12:51] Anand wants the American audience to understand that they are a trans culture, multicultural, multilingual people. Their themes are Indian, their language is English, their music can be Indian, they can also experience Western music in great depth. [14:49] Anand feels that poetry really has to embrace the moment and be very short and brief and make its statement in a short space.  [16:32] Sometimes poets reveal themselves when they are pretending to be someone else.    Fiction Credits:  Poems below written and narrated by: Anand ThakoreSea Link My PlaceMughal SequenceCathedral Poem: Written by Deepankar Khiwani and narrated by Anand Thakore The Cathedral & John Connon School Anand's song at end of episode: Pt. Anand Thakore - Kabir Bhajan-Kuan thagva nagariya lutal ho (Juhu Hamara Festival Kaifi Azmi Park 2019)Anand's other works and information:De Kooning's Smile: Collected PoemsIn Praise of BoneElephant BathingSeven Deaths and Four ScrollsSelected Poems-1992-2012youtube interview and reading at book launchAnand Thakore introduces you to 'In Praise of Bone' ( video)_THE-KOH-I-NOOR, Poetry International , Anand ThakoreBIO: Born in Mumbai in 1971, Anand Thakore grew up in India and in the United Kingdom. He has spent most of his life in Mumbai. His published collections of poetry include In Praise of Bone (2023), Waking In December (2001), Elephant Bathing (2012), Mughal Sequence (2012), and Seven Deaths and Four Scrolls (2017). A Hindustani classical vocalist by training, he has devoted much of his life to the study, performance, composition and teaching of Hindustani vocal music. He received musical instruction for many years from Ustad Aslam Khan, Pandit Baban Haldankar and Pandit Satyasheel Deshpande. He is the founder of Harbour Line, a publishing collective, and of Kshitij, an interactive forum for musicians. He holds an MA in English Literature and is the recipient of grants from The Ministry of Human Resource Development and The Charles Wallace India Trust. He lives in Mumbai and divides his time between writing, performances, and teaching music. His fourth collection of verse, entitled Seven Deaths and Four Scrolls, was recently shortlisted for The Jayadeva National Poetry Award. Anand Thakore's Facebook  Anand Thakore's Website  Poetry International Website  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In episode 126 of PG Radio, we address the mistakes Indian men make in dating and what is the easiest way to solve them?

Step into the captivating world of Kavinaama for our Season 1 semi-finale!

Welcome to Kavinaama, your portal to the world of poetic wisdom and South Asian culture. In Episode 9, immerse yourself in the depths of philosophy with 'Philosophical Shayari' as we explore the profound verses by the great philosophers of the Indian subcontinent. Join our hosts, Kshitij and Vikas, as they unravel the poetic brilliance of thinkers who challenged the world's beliefs. From Sikh Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Angad Dev Ji, and the timeless verses of Sant Kabir, Mirza Ghalib and Fani Badayuni, this episode is a journey through thought-provoking poetry that transcends time. Subscribe, like, and share to join our poetic community. Stay connected for more soul-stirring episodes every 1st & 15th on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. #Kavinaama #PhilosophicalShayari #IndianPhilosophy #GreatThinkers #PoetryPodcast #SouthAsianCulture #WisdomInWords #SikhGuruNanakDevJi #GuruAngadDevJi #MirzaGhalib #FaniBadayuni

Join Kshitij and Vikas on the latest episode of Kavinaama, as we journey back to the innocence and wonder of "Bachpan" (Childhood). Delve deep into the mesmerizing world of Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi poetry, reminiscing about the golden days of youth in the South Asian cultural tapestry. Don't miss this poetic sojourn back in time, releasing on 15th October at 7:00 PM IST. Tune in every 1st & 15th for more enriching episodes. Available on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and right here on YouTube.

“Don't look for conflicts — look for issues. Because every issue or problem is an opportunity to learn and grow.” Kshitij Mulay is currently Sephora's Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Asia - enabling the prestige beauty retailer win in digital, eCommerce and data in the omni channel world. Kshitij is a commercial tech leader with over 20 years experience across APAC in local, regional & global capacity. Prior to joining Sephora, Kshitij was the Global CIO for SK-II and has also served as P&G India CIO and Shared Services Leader. At P&G, Kshitij was a master trainer for the “Corporate Athlete” and “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” training programs in the company. An engineer & MBA by qualification, Kshitij is married with 1 daughter residing in Singapore. You'll enjoy this candid conversation about the need for passion, honesty and a growth mindset - all in service of growing as a leader and finding purpose at work.

Real-time data has many applications but one place where it's extremely valuable is with usage tracking, billing, and generating reports. Ensuring the freshness and availability of this data is not only essential for financial success but also for establishing a more challenging aspect—trust. That's precisely why Orb chose Apache Druid and Imply as the backbone of their advanced pricing platform. This platform encompasses invoicing, usage monitoring, and comprehensive reporting. On this episode, Kshitij Grover, co-founder and CTO at Orb, guides us through their innovative utilization of Druid, allowing their users to assess metrics across queries and beyond. He also gives some great advice for those just starting on their real-time data journey. Definitely worth a listen...or two!

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: LLMs are (mostly) not helped by filler tokens, published by Kshitij Sachan on August 10, 2023 on LessWrong. Thanks to Ryan Greenblatt, Fabien Roger, and Jenny Nitishinskaya for running some of the initial experiments and to Gabe Wu and Max Nadeau for revising this post. This work was done at Redwood Research. The views expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization. I conducted experiments to see if language models could use 'filler tokens' - unrelated text output before the final answer - for additional computation. For instance, I tested whether asking a model to produce "a b c d e" before solving a math problem improves performance. This mini-study was inspired by Tamera Lanham, who ran similar experiments on Claude and found negative results. Similarly, I find that GPT-3, GPT-3.5, and Claude 2 don't benefit from filler tokens. However, GPT-4 (which Tamera didn't study) shows mixed results with strong improvements on some tasks and no improvement on others. These results are not very polished, but I've been sitting on them for a while and I thought it was better to publish than not. Motivation Language models (LMs) perform better when they produce step-by-step reasoning, known as "chain of thought", before answering. A nice property of chain of thought is that it externalizes the LM's thought process, making it legible to us humans. Some researchers hope that if a LM makes decisions based on undesirable factors, e.g. the political leanings of its supervisors (Perez 2022) or whether or not its outputs will be closely evaluated by a human, then this will be visible in its chain of thought, allowing supervisors to catch or penalize such behavior. If, however, we find that filler tokens alone improve performance, this would suggest that LMs are deriving performance benefits from chain-of-thought prompting via mechanisms other than the human-understandable reasoning steps displayed in the words they output. In particular, filler tokens may still provide performance benefits by giving the model more forward passes to operate on the details provided in the question, akin to having "more time to think" before outputting an answer. Why Might Filler Tokens Be Useful? This is an abstracted drawing of a unidirectional (i.e. decoder-only) transformer. Each circle represents the residual stream at a given token position after a given layer. The arrows depict how attention passes information between token positions. Note that as we add more tokens (i.e. columns), the circuit size increases but the circuit depth (defined to be the maximum length of a path in the computational graph) remains capped at the number of layers. Therefore, adding pre-determined filler tokens provides parallel computation but not serial computation. This is contrasted with normal chain-of-thought, which provides extra serial computation because the tokens themselves are determined by the state of the model in the previous last layer. An example of a task that can benefit from parallel computation is computing the greatest common divisor of two numbers. The typical approach is Euclid's algorithm, which is bottlenecked on serial compute. However, given enough parallel computation, the model could also implement a more naive strategy to calculate the GCD of two numbers a and b: An early layer delegates a potential divisor to each filler token position An intermediate layer, in parallel at each filler token position, computes if a and b are divisible by the potential divisor A later layer aggregates the results and returns the largest found divisor More generally, there are likely tasks on which language models have rough heuristics that operate independently and parallelizing these heuristics could improve performance. On the other hand, many tasks are bottlenecked by seri...

Kshitij Sheetak, or Shoot Guru,as he's known in his home country of India breaks down how he uses filmmaking to inspire and empower thousands of young filmmakers throughout India as well as gives us all insight into the ins and outs of shooting Indian weddings. 

Experience the captivating world of "Bekhudi" in the 4th episode of Kavinaama. Delve into the depths of this profound state of mind, where one becomes lost in the intoxicating embrace of love or the blissful haze of intoxication. Discover the mesmerizing allure of shers, ghazals, and poetry that encapsulate the essence of both kinds of bekhudi. Immerse yourself in the raw emotions, the longing, and the uninhibited passion that flows through these artistic expressions. Let the words transport you to a realm where the heart speaks freely, and the soul finds solace in the realms of love and inebriation. -Kshitij & Vikas #Bekhudi #LoseOneself #LoveOrLiquor #HiddenDepths #JourneyWithin #UltimateSurrender #EmbracingTheUnknown #SelfDiscovery #MysteryUnveiled #ArtOfBekhudi

Welcome to the world of Hasya Kavita - Poetry That Tickles Your Funny Bone! In this hilarious journey, we bring you a collection of side-splitting poems that will leave you laughing uncontrollably. From witty wordplay to clever rhymes, our Hasya Kavita poems are guaranteed to brighten your day and uplift your spirits. Whether you're a poetry lover or simply in need of a good laugh, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the lighter side of poetry and dive into the world of laughter and amusement. Don't miss out on the fun - subscribe now and get ready to unleash the joy of Hasya Kavita by Kavinaama! Kshitij & Vikas #HasyaKavita #FunnyPoetry #TickleYourFunnyBone #LaughOutLoud #HilariousPoems #ComedyVerse #HumorousRhymes #PoetryLaughs #WittyWordplay #JoyfulLaughter

Welcome to our podcast, where we delve into the topic of retaining talented people. In today's competitive job market, organizations face the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent. We explore the key strategies and best practices for retaining talented people, including creating a positive work culture, and providing growth and development opportunities. Today's guest is Kshitij Jain Founder and CEO at Joveo. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2875 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Joveo is a recruiting company enabling companies to buy, manage and track recruitment media including job sites, search marketplaces, and social media. In this episode, Kshitij talks about the importance of retaining talented people within the organization. He also talks about the difference between having managers vs. leaders and the concept of firing fast and hiring slow. Through his insightful real-life examples, we uncover the factors that contribute to employee retention and share practical tips for fostering a work environment that keeps talented individuals engaged and motivated. Join us as we discuss the importance of retaining talented people and discover strategies to build a strong and committed workforce that drives organizational success.   Get the show notes for Retaining Talented People with Kshitij Jain at Joveo Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #KshitijJain featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttKshitijJain   #RetainingTalentedPeople #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode999 #Inc5000 #recruitingcompany   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Step into the mystical world of divine love as we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of spiritual poetry, where words and verses intertwine with the sacred. In this episode, we will delve into several rich poetic traditions, from the timeless verses of Kabir and Bulleh Shah to the introspective musings of Mirza Ghalib and Satinder Sartaj. We will uncover the universal themes and motifs that recur throughout spiritual poetry, such as love, non-duality, folklore, devotion, sacrifice, master-disciple relationship and the quest for spiritual connection.  Whether you are new to the world of spiritual poetry or a seasoned enthusiast, tune in and allow yourself to see the world through the lens of divine love. Prepare to be mesmerized and inspired by the power of words that touch the depths of your soul. Subscribe now and embark on this transformative experience! Sincerely, Kshitij & Vikas #RuhaniIshq #SpiritualPoetry #DivineLove #MysticalJourney #SacredVerses #UniversalThemes #SoulfulExploration #Enlightenment #PoeticTraditions #Transcendence

In this week's episode Anna Rose (https://twitter.com/annarrose) and Tarun Chitra (https://twitter.com/tarunchitra) explore the topic of auctions with guests Kshitij Kulkarni (https://twitter.com/ks_kulk), PHD student at Berkeley's EECS department (https://eecs.berkeley.edu/) and Matheus V. X. Ferreira (https://twitter.com/MatheusVXF), Postdoctoral Fellow in Computer Science at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (https://www.seas.harvard.edu/). They discuss the history of auctions, both in the real world and in blockchain, and go on to cover more recent blockchain uses, such as MEV and NFT auctions. They review the incentives of both auction holders and the participants as well as how this incentive design can influence the effectiveness of the auctions themselves. Here are some additional links for this episode: Credibility and Incentives in Gradual Dutch Auctions by Kulkarni, Ferreira and Chitra (https://people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~ksk/files/GDA.pdf) Credible, Optimal Auctions via Blockchains by Kulkarni, Ferreira and Chitra (https://arxiv.org/abs/2301.12532) Optimal Strategic Mining Against Cryptographic Self-Selection in Proof-of-Stake by Kulkarni, Ferreira and Chitra (https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.07996) Credible Auctions: A Trilemma by Akbarpour and Li (https://web.stanford.edu/~mohamwad/Credible.pdf) Credible, Truthful, and Two-Round (Optimal) Auctions via Cryptographic Commitments by Ferreira and Weinberg (https://arxiv.org/abs/2004.01598) Credible, Strategyproof, Optimal, and Bounded Expected-Round Single-Item Auctions for all Distributions by Essaidi, Ferreira and Weinberg (https://arxiv.org/abs/2205.14758) Dynamic Posted-Price Mechanisms for the Blockchain Transaction Fee Market by Ferreira, Moroz, Parkes and Stern (https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.14144) Proof-of-Stake Mining Games with Perfect Randomness by Ferreira and Weinberg (https://arxiv.org/abs/2107.04069) Optimal Strategic Mining Against Cryptographic Self-Selection in Proof-of-Stake by Ferreira, Hahn, Weinberg, Yu (https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.07996) Credible Decentralized Exchange Design via Verifiable Sequencing Rules by Ferreira and Parkes (https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.15569) https://jumpcrypto.com/thepit/zkweek/ (https://jumpcrypto.com/thepit/zkweek/) Find out more about zkSummit9 here: zksummit.com (https://www.zksummit.com/). Apply for ZK Hack Lisbon here: ZK Hack application (https://xng1lsio92y.typeform.com/zkhacklisbon?typeform-source=zkhack.dev) Aleo (https://www.aleo.org/) is a new Layer-1 blockchain that achieves the programmability of Ethereum, the privacy of Zcash, and the scalability of a rollup. Interested in building private applications? Check out Aleo's programming language called Leo by visiting http://developer.aleo.org (https://developer.aleo.org/getting_started/). You can also participate in Aleo's incentivized testnet3 by downloading and running a snarkOS node. No sign-up is necessary to participate. For questions, join their Discord at aleo.org/discord (https://discord.com/invite/aleohq). If you like what we do: * Find all our links here! @ZeroKnowledge | Linktree (https://linktr.ee/zeroknowledge) * Subscribe to our podcast newsletter (https://zeroknowledge.substack.com) * Follow us on Twitter @zeroknowledgefm (https://twitter.com/zeroknowledgefm) * Join us on Telegram (https://zeroknowledge.fm/telegram) * Catch us on YouTube (https://zeroknowledge.fm/)

Kshitij Gupta, CEO and Cofounder at 100ms, talks about how he went from a video game designer for Disney+ Hotstar and building infrastructure at Facebook Live to creating and serving video infrastructure for startups in hopes to democratize API access. Links https://www.100ms.live/ https://mobile.twitter.com/gupta_kshi https://demo.vercel.events/ https://mobile.twitter.com/100mslive https://discord.com/invite/kGdmszyzq2 https://angel.co/company/100ms/jobs Review us Reviews are what help us grow and tailor our content to what you want to hear. Give us a review here (https://ratethispodcast.com/podrocket). Contact us https://podrocket.logrocket.com/contact-us @PodRocketpod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod) What does LogRocket do? LogRocket combines frontend monitoring, product analytics, and session replay to help software teams deliver the ideal product experience. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Kshitij Gupta.