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Wings

Asha & Milind Agnihotri

Year 1991 marked the beginning of a New India, a year that kick started a democratisation process of a new kind, one that rode the waves of Internet, Television Broadcast Networks & Mobile Telecommunications. This has shaped a new generation of youth deeply anchored in Indian values yet having global aspirations, a cohort for whom the world is a playground. The Wings podcast is an attempt to bring forth stories of these youth where they share how they see themselves and the world they inhabit, their hopes and fears, their dreams and aspirations. It's an attempt to 'discover the extraordinary in the ordinary' and is driven by a belief that ‘the future is born in the web of human conversations'.


The storytellers in the Wings Podcast are Young Indians from across socio-economic strata, from urban and semi-urban India, ones who have found their own Wings or are in the process of discovering them with an aim to take them far and wide.


Podcast Creators: Asha & Milind Agnihotri.


Podcast Host: Milind Agnihotri. 


DISCLAIMER: This Wings Podcast is conceptualised and created by Asha & Milind Agnihotri. Entire contents and design of this Podcast are the property of Asha & Milind Agnihotri. Listeners are welcome to download and play the Podcast and share with others for personal use. Please acknowledge Wings Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with express written permission of Asha & Milind Agnihotri, distribute or commercially exploit the content. This Podcast is for general information purposes only and should not be considered as a piece of any professional advice. Views and opinions expressed in the episodes of this Podcast are those of its guests. Creators of this Podcast expressly disclaim any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of this Podcast.


(C) Asha & Milind Agnihotri, 2022-2024

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  • 92 - S4E15: The Booklet Guy!
    The world of self-help, personal growth books is ever expanding. At one end are books with simple insights, offering easy steps as ‘chota recharge’ to daily life. While at other end are books with profound answers to deeper questions, offering steps that may be life transforming. In a post-truth world with shortening attention spans, the ‘everyday recharge option’ seems more pragmatic for many. How do simple stories and timeless mythologies help in my ‘daily kurukshetra’ battles? Across life-roles, how do I keep pace with my never ending dilemmas - big or small? How do I discover and re-discover answers for my ignorance & awareness, inaction & action?

    To explore this subject and more, here’s a conversation with Amrut Deshmukh a.k.a. ‘The Booklet Guy’, who calls himself an outdated Chartered Accountant, who turned from being a professional gambler to a social entrepreneur with a mission of Make India Read! “My only purpose in life is to cultivate reading habits amongst the youth of India,” he says.

    Views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Podcast are those of its guest. Creators of this Podcast expressly disclaim any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of this Podcast.

    (C) Asha & Milind Agnihotri, 2022-2024


    Fri, 03 May 2024
  • 91 - S4E14: ta...kita...ta

    Musicians, vocalists or instrumentalists, dwell simultaneously in two worlds - an external world of practice and performance and an internal world of self doubts, dilemmas, contentment and possible bliss. The canvas becomes intense if the context is Indian classical music - Khyal or Carnatic. How does a musician navigate these worlds while staying focused on the art & craft? What are the joys and agonies of an accompanying artist? What are the subtle processes of ‘waiting & anticipating’ between a lead and accompanying artist? What does it mean to be ‘pragmatic & anchored’ in this profession? How to balance traditions with modernity and keep evolving as a musician?

    To explore this subject and more, here’s a conversation with Vijay Natesan, one India’s finest Mridangam players. A ‘Talmani’ and a child prodigy having performed across India and around the world, come December, Vijay finds himself playing at the prestigious ‘Margazhi Festival’ in Chennai. “As an accompanist my role is to support the lead artist and elevate the overall musical experience,” he says.

    Views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Podcast are those of its guest. Creators of this Podcast expressly disclaim any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of this Podcast.

    (C) Asha & Milind Agnihotri, 2022-2024

    Fri, 19 Apr 2024
  • 90 - S4E13: Mind your.....'Mind'

    It is said that human mind is fuelled by an intricate triad of thoughts, emotions and actions. Further, research has pointed to primacy of emotions in this triad as the cause as well as consequence of our realities. What are emotions, what do they do to us? Why do we need a rich emotional vocabulary to examine our everyday experiences? What is the ‘disorder-development continuum’ in the field of Mental Health? What role do Mental Health professionals play in today’s world? What are their anchors, aspirations and anxieties?

    To explore this subject and more, here’s a conversation with Manjiri Gokhale, a clinical psychologist and counsellor with over two decades of practice, currently working as a Consultant at the Institute of Psychological Health (IPH), Thane. “Being a hands-on mother to two young girls gives me many opportunities to walk-the-talk and learn from the journey of parenting,” she says.  

    Views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Podcast are those of its guest. Creators of this Podcast expressly disclaim any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of this Podcast.

    (C) Asha & Milind Agnihotri, 2022-2024

    Fri, 05 Apr 2024
  • 89 - S4E12: Incy Wincy Spider
    For years you work hard to face the ‘big moment.’ The moment arrives, you come out as a winner, years of commitment and perseverance has paid off. But the next moment brings in a surprise - a crash, a collapse! It’s back to square one. How does one reconcile with such realities? How does one pick up the threads and recover from setbacks? What are the internal and external forces supporting this rise? What makes the ‘Incy Wincy Spider’ climb up the spout again?

    To explore this subject and more, here’s a conversation with Charuta Athalye Naik, once a professional gymnast from Mumbai with many national and international medals in a career spanning over a decade. Today, she is an entrepreneur in the field of Space-Design having executed several large and complex projects through her boutique design firm. “Success and failure have given me many gifts. The CAN-DO attitude learnt as a gymnast during childhood days continues to help me navigate life’s ups and downs,” she says. 

    Song Credits:
    Song: Ae Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo
    Film: Mera Naam Joker (1970)
    Lyrics: Neeraj
    Music: Shankar-Jaikishan

    Views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Podcast are those of its guest. Creators of this Podcast expressly disclaim any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of this Podcast.

    (C) Asha & Milind Agnihotri, 2022-2024


    Fri, 22 Mar 2024
  • 88 - S4E11: Keeping it simple

    Conversations can be formal and structured with a specific agenda and outcome in mind. On the other hand, they can be informal and exploratory based on the underlying energy felt by those conversing. The latter could involve varied subjects such as friendship, family, work, travel and all that is meaningful and precious. Why do connections matter to me? How can conversations help me forge rich connections? How has migrating across cities, countries and cultures shaped me and my world? How do I constantly adapt? In all this, how do I keep things simple and joyful?

    To explore these subjects and more, here’s a conversation with Pooja Popat, a self-declared foodie and an avid traveller currently living in Melbourne, Australia. ‘Relationships are a bedrock of my life, providing support, love and shared experiences,” she says. Her deep rooted values of positivity, empathy and adaptability helps her learn and evolve. 

    Views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Podcast are those of its guest. Creators of this Podcast expressly disclaim any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of this Podcast.

    (C) Asha & Milind Agnihotri, 2022-2024

    Fri, 08 Mar 2024
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