Go-Beyond Podcast

Science is fun. Science is rigorous. For Professor Jayant Murthy, science is about the process of solving a problem. A former Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Prof. Murthy is globally renowned for his work in ultraviolet background radiation who, among his many contributions, has had the rare honour of having an asteroid ‘215884 Jayantmurthy’ named after him for his invaluable contributions to the New Horizon...

‘Science is a process and a language’ — a thought instilled by his grand uncle fundamentally transformed the way Ashok Krish looks at everyday life. Being an author of ‘Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking’ and the Global Head of Digital Workplace at TCS, Ashok has donned many hats effortlessly, from a software engineer to a social media influencer, debunking myths and sharing the science of Indian cuisine, popularly known as ...

From giving financial advice to social enterprise entrepreneurs in Guatemala, to becoming one himself, Anish Malpani’s journey has been rewarding, not just to the waste-pickers in India, but to the planet. A former finance professional left his lucrative job in New York to start ‘Ashaya,’ a social enterprise that helps increase the value of waste though deep tech solutions. One such solution is their brand ‘WITHOUT,’ that provides ...

Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about the subject of astrology with Nitesh Tanwar, The Logical Astrologer. Fascinated by the workings of the universe and the logic behind the impact it has on human lives, Nitesh has been curious about the field of astrology ever since he was diagnosed with an illness. Soon enough, he delved deeper into the concepts and began questioning the traditional methods of astrology an...

After a major accident during his service in the Indian Air Force, Squadron Leader Abhai Pratap Singh, found himself at a unique juncture in his life where a disability caused by the mishap gave him the right push to take on the mission of empowering several people from the disabled community. 

While most wheelchair bound individuals gravitated towards sports such as basketball, Abhai presented the community with a sport closest to ...

At the age of 5, Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash in his own words was good at Math, however not fantastic. Fast-forward to age 13 he bagged the title of India’s fastest human calculator and by 15 he became the world’s fastest human calculator beating the greats like Shakuntala Devi and Scott Flansburg.

Titled by BBC as ‘The Usain Bolt of Mathematics’, participating in competitive Math exams gave him that adrenaline rush and made him love ...

Jaykumar’s fascination with space began with intriguing movies on aliens and extra-terrestrial bodies. To satiate his curiosity, his younger self was determined to become a scientist and do whatever it takes to realise this dream. As he grew up, he faced challenges and hardships of all kinds but whenever life gave him lemons, he made sure to turn them into interesting science experiments.

Tune in as we take the road less travelled t...

Disturbed by the state of eroding coral reefs while doing her advanced open water dives in Mauritius, Shaan discovered that the run-off from cleaning chemicals used at resorts were affecting the marine life in the oceans surrounding them. The incident left a strong desire in her to bring about a change in this direction and encouraged her to opt for a sustainable living approach.

Tune-in to find out how Shaan Lalwani laid the founda...

A moving orchestra to some and a one man band to others, Gladson Peter has mastered over 45 musical instruments and invented a set-up that allows him to play 13 of them at once. This incredible feat, however, didn’t come easy to him as he had to battle a severe lung disease impacting his ability to strike a chord with even a single instrument.

Tune in as we go through the highs and lows of his instrumental journey and understand how...

Despite growing up in the desert state of Rajasthan, India, at the tender age of 14-years, Bhakti Sharma dived into the world of open water swimming and embarked on a journey to conquer all five oceans across the world. Starting her journey from swimming across the English channel at the age of 16 to breaking records in the chilling 1 degree Celsius Antarctic waters, in her own words, she has grown and transformed through the proce...

Environmentalist, trekker and founder, Healing Himalayas, Pradeep Sangwan is a simple man with a simple mission. In this episode he recollects his most unforgettable trekking experiences from cleaning up garbage piling up at the busiest mountain trails, to sharing hearty meals with the warmest locals, Pradeep delves deep into his passion for inspiring others to undo the damages of the numerous adventure schedules. 

Join us on a jour...

National award-winning architectural restorer & designer Padma Shri awardee Sunita Kohli, takes us through the journey of giving architectural national treasures a new lease of life. From literature to travel, Sunita dissects the diverse set of art forms which shaped her design philosophy, lauded today across the world. 

Tune in to get a feel of the creative process of breathing new life into some of the most celebrated edifices...

After discovering her ability to communicate with animals, Fatema Zahra made it her purpose to use this unique gift to help and give animals a much-needed voice. With hours of practice and continuous efforts over the years Fatema with her rare skill has become one of the most renowned animal communicators in the world today.

Tune in as we get a glimpse into her life and discover what important messages and life lessons our animal fr...

After losing a limb to an unfortunate accident, Rishi Krishna came to the realization that his life had now forever changed. But providence proved potent, because when he was faced with a bank-breaking choice of functional prosthetics, his innate problem-solving acumen came through. Rather than settle for one “less-than”, Rishi 3D printed his own bionic arm - one that was 30 times cheaper and more functional than the imported ones!...

The Indian astronomer from the Vatican Observatory who’s set out to answer the questions beyond the earthly realm, Fr. Richard D'Souza talks about science, faith and the journey towards his path breaking discovery about the M32p in this special episode. Navigate the tales from the world of astronomy - from comradery to discoveries.  

Join us as we discover the secrets of the universe and the life of this astronomer-priest Fr. R...

Shaping her own destiny after meeting with an unfortunate accident and determined to make a change, Manasi Joshi talks about her life experiences, defying challenges head-on one serve at a time. World para-badminton champion Manasi Joshi shares her incredible journey of becoming a para-badminton world champion and going beyond her limits to win medals across the globe. 

Join us on an insightful journey to learn more about India&apos...

Taking us through her nostalgic journey from her refugee camp days to being appointed as the Minister of Agriculture in Rwanda, Dr. Agnes Kalibata - Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit is one of the global leaders changing the food system landscape. Join us in an invigorating conversation, where we dive deeper into her dynamic journey and discover how she undertook one of the major responsibil...

Engineer turned entrepreneur Shubhendu Sharma in his mission to reclaim nature’s lost native forests, quit a high paying job to plant trees for the rest of his life. Going beyond with his unconventional idea, he and his team have planted around 160 forests in the last 10 years. In this episode, Sharma takes us through his journey from Toyota to Afforestt, his relationship with nature, intricacies that go into building a forest and ...