Let's Electrify Mobility w/ Akshit Bansal | CEO, Statiq | #CyrusDrives

On this week’s episode #CyrusDrives presented by Volvo Car India, Cyrus is joined by Akshit Bansal, CEO at Statiq. The episode is shot in the Volvo XC40 Recharge electric car.

In the episode, Cyrus & Akshit talk about how Akshit got into the business of EVs and EV charging. Akshit shares the story of how he got associated with the worlds of automobile & sustainability and what led to him starting Statiq along with his co-founder, Raghav. He also tells Cyrus about the time when Statiq raised funding of 25M in Series A. He takes Cyrus through the workings of Statiq and how one can access the different utilities provided by the company. He also talks about the various difficulties that are present in the industry at the current time and what is being done to overcome them. With all the serious stuff, Cyrus & Akshit also discuss lots of Cricket. Tune in for this and much more!

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A Delicious & Sustainable Future ft. Anjalli Ravi Kumar | Chief Sustainability Officer, Zomato | #CyrusDrives

On this week’s episode #CyrusDrives presented by Volvo Car India, Cyrus is joined by Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Zomato. The episode is shot in the Volvo XC40 Recharge electric car.

In the episode, Cyrus & Anjalli talk about how Anjalli got into the whole space of Sustainability & Environment Conservation. Anjalli shares some of the earlier projects she was a part of - leading to meeting various sustainability goals. She talks about her experience of studying at the Harvard Kennedy School. She also shares a story of the time she learned to drive at ‘Bhogilal Driving School.’ Cyrus gives career advice to Anjalli that she should join politics and take up the role of Environment Minister. She discusses Zomato’s vision of going pure electric by 2030. Anjalli also takes Cyrus through the various initiatives & campaigns that are being run by Zomato currently to provide for a better & sustainable future. Tune in for this and much more!

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Ways Of Smart Mobility ft. Punit K Goyal | Co-Founder, BluSmart | #CyrusDrives

On this week’s episode #CyrusDrives presented by Volvo Car India, Cyrus is joined by Punit K Goyal, Co-Founder of BluSmart - India’s first all-electric ride-hailing service. The episode is shot in the Volvo XC40 Recharge electric car.

In the episode, Cyrus & Punit talk about the origins of ‘BluSmart’ and the journey for India’s first all-electric ride-hailing service since then. Punit busted some of the most common myths about EVs, like, range issues, availability of charging stations, charging capacity, etc. And he also tells how BluSmart is working ahead of all these myths. He shares the story of how Cyrus’ best friend - Deepika Padukone, became an investor in the company. Punit also gives his take on adapting to complete carbon neutrality by the automotive industry and the country itself. Cyrus & Punit discuss some interesting facts about BluSmart, such as their driver-to-EV ratio, BluSmart’s EV Stations, and how BluSmart is working towards generating more employment - gender inclusive. And they also discuss the actual ways of going ahead with smart mobility. Tune in for this and much more!

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Ep. 503: Cock & Bull feat. Joel, Amit and Antariksh

This week, Cyrus braves the quarantine with Joel, Amit & Silverie to discuss all about the Coronavirus pandemic. They discuss how it's been spreading so rapidly, talk about and debunk some myths regarding how to cure/prevent the disease, and talk about some monkeys-gone-wild in Thailand as there are no tourists to feed them anymore.

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Ep. 499: LANSO: India Women's Team Lost The World Cup & Pandya Is Just A Batsman

This week on Left Arm Not So Orthodox, Cyrus is joined by Kunal Pattnaik, die hard cricket fan. He is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, and writes for Cricketgraph. On this episode, Cyrus and Kunal talk about the Women's T20 World Cup, India losing to Australia in it and how emotional it got them, Hardik Pandya being taken selected onto the squad as just a batsman instead of an all-rounder, and lots more from the world of cricket.

Ep. 456: feat. Prakash Mallya

This week on Cyrus Says we're honoured to have the Managing Director of Intel India Prakash Mallya join Cyrus. In the first half Prakash talks to Cyrus about growing up in Lucknow, enjoying its street food, his hostel life in Trichy, his passion for photography and the equipment he uses to shoot, and his goal of visiting 100 countries. In the second half Prakash sheds light on his professional life - his days at Wipro, moving on to Intel India, the primary objectives of Intel, guarding security and privacy as the world gets more tech based, the scope and risks of machine learning and AI and what the future holds for Intel.

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Ep. 398: Cock & Bull feat. Tracy Dsouza, Aakash Mehta and Amit

On this week's Cock & Bull, Cyrus is joined by content creator and founding member of TVF's 'Girliyapa' Tracy Dsouza, comedian Aakash Mehta and Amit Doshi. The four of them discuss the annual budget, MAD magazine ceasing publication, the Dalai Lama's comment about a female successor's looks, the controversy surrounding the film Kabir Singh and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's interview and much more.

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Ep. 344: Cock & Bull feat. Sriraam Padmanabhan, Amit and Abbas

On this week's Cock & Bull Cyrus is joined by comedian Sriraam Padmanabhan along with Amit and Abbas. The 4 of them discuss: India's non-military action in Balakot, Cobarpost's sting operation on film & TV personalities, Sachin Tendulkar's statement on playing cricket with Pakistan, the 2019 Oscars and the future of 'Mann ki Baat'.

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Ep. 343: Feat. Meghnad S.

This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by policy professional, parliament nerd, Youtube creator and podcast host Meghnad S. Meghnad sheds light on working with parliamentarians, the scenes inside the parliament, the mind bending anti-defection law, his favourite speakers and much more. He also tells us about his new podcast 'How to Citizen' right here on the IVM network. Amit Doshi later joins in for the AMA's.

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Ep. 342: Cock & Bull feat. Navin Noronha, Amit and Abbas

On this week's Cock & Bull Navin Noronha returns to the studio along with Amit and Abbas. The four of them discuss the Pulwama attack, its repercussions, fallouts and possible way forward in the first half. In the second half they touch upon Trump's tweet storm against Saturday Night Live, their love for Keeping up with the Kardashians (yep!), the success of 'Gully Boy', and Mumbai's comedy venue Canvas Laugh Club's failure to pay their performers.

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Ep. 325: Feat. Roshan Abbas

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by the man who dons many hats from RJ, TV host, filmmaker, entrepreneur, poet, storyteller to now an author - Roshan Abbas. Cyrus and Roshan talk about:

• Roshan's days in Hindu college

• His unique deal with the college Principal

• How he winged his way into All India Radio

• How he forayed into event management

• What he learnt making his first film

• How Kommune & Spoken fest came about

• His new book 'Speechless' about public speaking

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Ep. 324: Cock & Bull feat. Kautuk Srivastava, Amit and Abbas

On this episode of Cock & Bull Cyrus is joined by author and stand-up comedian Kautuk Srivastava, Amit and Abbas. The 4 of them talk about:

- Kautuk's debut novel 'Red Card'

- Kevin Hart's Oscar hosting controversy

- Vijay Mallya's extradition

- The Cut's controversial article about Priyanka Chopra

- Beyonce & Hillary at the Ambani pre-wedding ceremony

- On demand services vs. traditional TV

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Ep. 314: Cock & Bull feat. Saurav Mehta, Amit and Surbhi

On the Diwali week of Cock & Bull Cyrus is joined by Surbhi Bagga, Amit Doshi and comedian Saurav Mehta. They talk about:

• The unveiling of the Statue of Unity

• Delhi's smog and profanities

• Surbhi's immaculate pronunciation of an ex-Indian skipper's name

• Samsung making 'dad phones'

• KFC's weird contest in the US

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Ep. 308: Cock & Bull feat. Janice Sequeira, Joel Pereira and Amit

On Cock & Bull this week Cyrus is joined by journalist Janice Sequeira, editor/anchor Joel Pereira, and Amit Doshi. The 4 of them talk about:

• More prominent names that have been called out in the #MeToo movement

• MJ Akbar's defamation lawsuit against Priya Ramani

• Janice sheds light on the Tanushree-Nana incident

• The renaming of Allahbad to Prayagraj

• Kanye's (or shall we say Ye's?) bizarre meeting with Trump

• The missing Saudi journalist Jamal Kashoggi

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Ep. 290: Feat. Nihaal Mariwala

This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus speaks to co-founder of Setu India Nihaal Mariwala. They talk about:

• His life in Morrisstown, NJ
• The wellness industry in India
• His background in political science
• The origin and target audience of Setu
• His love of football

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Ep. 289: Cock & Bull feat. Amit, Surbhi and Abbas

On this edition of Cock & Bull Cyrus is joined by Amit, Surbhi and Abbas. They diiscuss:

• The resignation of 2 prominent ABP news staffers under alleged government pressure

• WWE star Kane gets elected as Mayor of Knox County, Tennesee

• CEC OP Rawat warns of Russian interference in upcoming Indian elections

• Virat Kohli first Indian batsman since Sachin to reach no.1 in ICC rankings

• Do aeroplanes dispose of poop mid-air?

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