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Weekly conversations between Kala and her son, Tejas Rao essaying their lives and their learnings. Episodes out every Tuesday, with surprises in the middle of the week.
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Episode 67 | Social Media Mogul from 2023-02-21T12:00:34
Tejas asks Kala about mastering social media, after her experiences learning how to use Instagram
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Episode 66 | 2022 Rewind from 2023-01-24T14:26:32
Tejas and Kala get together for their first episode in 2023 and look back at the year gone by.
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Episode 65 | Deepavali 2022 from 2022-10-25T13:25:07
Tejas and Kala go down the rabbit-hole of Deepavali (the Festival of Lights) and their associated memories.
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Episode 64 | Freshers' Weeks from 2022-10-11T17:00:52
Kala and Tejas explore their memories of settling into new educational environments and the joys of Freshers Weeks.
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Episode 63 | Indian Matchmaking from 2022-09-06T10:40:21
After binging through Indian Matchmaking (Season 2), Tejas asks Kala questions about arranged marriages, and seeks advice & blessings for his own love life.
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Episode 62 | Vipassana Meditation (Part 3) from 2022-08-30T10:00:16
Tejas' curiosity sees him try out Vipassana meditation, prompted by Kala's experiences chronicled in Episodes 30 and 31. Given they share new vocabulary, the mother-son duo chat about impermanen...
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Episode 61 | Relocation and Renunciation from 2022-05-31T10:49:31
Moving houses has been a delightful experience and in this episode, Kala and Tejas discuss their latest move and learning how to keep only things that bring joy
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Episode 60 | Happiness: Meeting School Friends from 2022-03-19T12:23:02
Tejas and Kala talk about the excitement of meeting childhood buddies and wonder if the priorities in sustaining the friendship has changed
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Episode 59 | So Near, Yet so Far from 2022-02-22T13:00
After two months of stay with parents, Tejas returns to Cambridge leaving behind an empty nest. Kala and he discuss how the immediate week has been bereft of the comforting presence of each othe...
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Episode 58 | Sing Us A Song, You're The Piano Woman from 2022-01-18T16:00
Your favourite mother-son duo is back, to discuss how, inspired by Billy Joel, and with a grand-old-shove from Tejas, Kala (and Anil) have taken the bold step of enrolling in piano lessons in a ...
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Episode 57 | Welcome Home, Tejas from 2021-12-30T08:36:45
After two long years apart, Kala and Tejas get-together in-person to record an episode of the podcast, discussing changes in their relationship and the growth they've each experienced during thi...
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Episode 56 | Combating the Climate Crisis from 2021-11-26T09:00
Kala speaks to Tejas about his recent travels to Glasgow to the COP26 summit, discussing what his motivations are toward ensuring a sustainable environment for future generations - and what his ...
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Episode 55 | Welcome Home, Kala from 2021-11-09T08:00
After nearly two years, Kala meets her parents, family and friends and she shares with Tejas the joyful sentiments during her memorable visit home.
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Episode 54 | Planning Meet-Ups & Gatherings from 2021-11-02T19:00
Reflecting on the last weekend where Kala coordinated an in-person gathering, Tejas queries whether event-management skills are inherent or acquired and how they each find joy, without being ove...
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Episode 53 | Express Yourself from 2021-09-06T23:00
Kala and Tejas recap an enthralling week of self-expression by querying its importance and place in their lives, and thinking creatively about entrance examinations
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Episode 52 | One Year On from 2021-08-30T23:00
Kala and Tejas celebrate 52 weeks and 52 episodes by looking back to their ambitions and outlining aspirations for the year ahead.
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Episode 51 | Seeking Closure from 2021-08-16T23:00
As Kala shares the completion process of a significant chapter in her life, Tejas talks about his views on why it is an integral part of the "moving on" process.
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Episode 50 | Graduation Day from 2021-07-27T15:00
Marking a significant milestone in Tejas’ journey, his parents Kala and Anil discuss his Graduation Day and fond memories associated from when he was much younger, in red-robes proudly holding t...
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Episode 49 | Chicken Soup for the Soul from 2021-07-13T16:00
Kala and Tejas chat about a beloved book series - which they enjoyed in, safe to say, very interesting locations.
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Episode 48 | It's All in the Family from 2021-07-06T16:00
Tejas and Kala discuss last week's family meet, which although virtual, kindled several nostalgic memories and marked strengthened relationships.
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Episode 47 | Happy Birthday, Kala! from 2021-06-29T19:00
After a month away from the podcast, Tejas helps Kala celebrate her birthday, belatedly, discussing nostalgic memories and the emotional value of a birthday outfit.
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Episode 46 | Competition from 2021-05-25T19:00
Kala and Tejas reflect on how competitive they are - against each other and against the wider world, sharing ideas from what they've learned on their journeys.
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Episode 45 | Eat Pray Love from 2021-05-17T23:00
Kala speaks to Tejas' paternal grandmother, Rathnamma Rao about cooking for oneself - and learning to enjoy it!
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Episode 44 | Happy 23rd, Tejas! from 2021-05-10T23:00
Tejas celebrates his 23rd birthday by talking to his parents about their favourite memories from his birthday celebrations.
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Episode 43 | Back to Baa Baa Black Sheep from 2021-05-04T11:00
Kala and Tejas talk about his memories of nursery rhymes and their nostalgic appeal for adults, comparing today's songs to the eloquent lyrics from the past.
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Episode 42 | No Change from 2021-04-27T20:00
Tejas talks about his desire to stop trying to force change on his parents and instead, accept and embrace their individualities.
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Episode 41 | Shared Experiences from 2021-04-20T10:00
Kala and Tejas talk about supporting individual experiences without being judgmental - and allowing each member of their family to traverse their own path.
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Episode 40 | Love the Givers More Than Gifts from 2021-04-13T22:00
As Tejas wonders why men in the family don’t get as many gifts, Kala shares the amusing ‘toy car’ gift she received from him as a child.
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Episode 39 | Just for Laughs, Gags from 2021-04-06T13:00
Is it really a laughing matter? Kala and Tejas talk comic relief and their shared love for humour.
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Episode 38 | Solo Flight Delights from 2021-03-30T12:00
After covering travels with his dad, Tejas has the opportunity to explain to Kala the excitement of his first solo flight & how much he dislikes traveling with her.
Episode 37 | Travel Tales ft. Anil Rao (Part 2) from 2021-03-23T21:00
Kala takes a break from the podcast, so Anil & Tejas continue discussing Anil's adventures - and how his love for travel doesn't discriminate between work & family trips.
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Episode 36 | Travel Tales ft. Anil Rao (Part 1) from 2021-03-16T21:00
Kala takes a break from the podcast, so Anil & Tejas catch up about their mutual love for traveling. On this episode, the two discuss Anil's first forays into travel, by road, rail, and air!...
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Episode 35 | Two Eyes, Four Eyes from 2021-03-09T20:00
Kala and Tejas chat about their histories with glasses and eyewear, in light of persistent eye troubles.
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Episode 34 | Down and Out from 2021-03-02T23:17:35
Tejas and Kala chat about recent disappointments, and how each person’s coping mechanism for dismay is different.
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Episode 33 | Hostel Life from 2021-02-23T22:00
Kala peeks into Tejas' life living in a hostel at the Gujarat National Law University, leaving home as a teenager and returning as a half-baked adult.
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Episode 32 | Exam Time from 2021-02-16T15:00
As Tejas begins to turn his attention to his end of year exams, Kala takes a trip down memory lane to relive stories of study holidays and her own exams from school and University.
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Episode 31 | Vipassana Meditation (Part 2) from 2021-02-09T12:00
Kala speaks to Tejas about her experiences with continuing the Vipassana meditation technique and the challenges and changes it has presented in her life. The two discuss its overlap with religi...
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Episode 30 | Vipassana Meditation (Part 1) from 2021-02-02T23:00
Tejas speaks to Kala about her first Vipassana Meditation Course three years ago questioning the motive and her experience. She shares information about S.N. Goenka and the most challenging chan...
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Episode 29 | The Curious Case of a Friend for a Lifetime, ft. Arun Kalluraya (Part 2) from 2021-01-26T23:00
With Arun Kalluraya, Kala and Tejas found a friend that pushed them both beyond their comfort-zones, opening up new perspectives. On this episode, the trio discuss some of the things Arun expose...
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Episode 28 | The Curious Case of a Friend for a Lifetime, ft. Arun Kalluraya (Part 1) from 2021-01-19T23:00
With Arun Kalluraya, Kala and Tejas found a friend that pushed them both beyond their comfort-zones, opening up new perspectives. On this episode, the trio discuss some of the things Arun expose...
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Episode 27 | Peternity from 2021-01-12T00:00
Kala speaks to Tejas about his childhood exposure to pets, recounting some memories of her own. The two discuss how animal rights ought to be at the forefront of these conversations a lot more.&...
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Episode 26 | New Year, New Us from 2021-01-05T20:00
Kala and Tejas talk about New Year's Resolutions, Themes, and how they plan to commit to what they ideate in 2021.
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Episode 25 | New Year, New Party! ft. Anil Rao and the Amur Family from 2020-12-31T02:01:35
On New Year's Eve, Kala and Tejas ring in 2021 by rounding up the New Year party gang - the Amur family from Abu Dhabi, to walk down memory lane and revisit highlights from two decades of famili...
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Episode 24 | Rewind 2020 from 2020-12-29T23:23:21
Kala and Tejas look back on what 2020 has taken away - and brought to their lives, discussing the trials and learning in being away from family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Episode 23 | Be Our Guest from 2020-12-22T18:00
Tejas speaks to Kala about hosting guests from out of town, and extending hospitality in a way that makes them feel at home.
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Episode 22 | On Writing from 2020-12-15T15:00
Kala's always been a prolific writer, but Tejas didn't get to see much of this as he grew up - relying on the past to catch glimpses of her writing. That changed when she wrote two books and did...
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Episode 21 | Weathering Heights from 2020-12-08T14:00
Tejas and Kala chat about new weather experiences: harsh summers and snowy winters. The two talk about Tejas' passion for the environment and how his journey is inspired by weather extremities a...
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Episode 20 | 25 Years of Love ft. Anil Rao from 2020-12-01T21:18:43
On Anil and Kala's 25th Wedding Anniversary, the family sit down and discuss these years of love, with the lawyer in the trio bringing Shams-i-Tabrizi's 40 Rules of Love as found in Elif Shafak'...
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Episode 19 | Academics, Applications and Aspirations ft. Anil Rao from 2020-11-24T22:55:58
Tejas is joined by Anil this week to discuss their mutual love for academics and applications. The two look back on what got them both to enjoy the process of finding their aspirations, and Teja...
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Episode 18 | Diwali Dhamaka from 2020-11-17T22:08:01
Along came the festival of lights triggering childhood memories of Diwali. Tejas and Kala discuss what the festival means to them and remember their good old Samarpan days of community celebrati...
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Episode 17 | Photographic Memory from 2020-11-10T22:24:01
Capturing images is Tejas’ latest fancy in Cambridge. As a technology geek, he shares with Kala how his perspective about photography changed after their wildlife trip to Kenya, with the two agr...
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Episode 16 | Never Board, Always Gaming from 2020-11-03T23:26:49
Kala shares childhood memories of traditional board games and what it means to be a Loser, much to Tejas’ delight! While personal interactions bring communities closer, the two discuss the evolu...
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Episode 15 | The Lion Smiles Tonight from 2020-10-27T14:00
Kala and Tejas discuss how integral perspective is to art (through a hilarious misadventure), and the wonderful ability that artists have to produce output that is visually stimulating.
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Episode 14 | Cheers to Chaddi Buddies from 2020-10-21T00:00
Reconnecting with high-school friends brings immense joy. In this episode, Tejas and Kala recount the return of their school-friends into their lives while understanding the expectations that co...
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Episode 13 | Time and tide wait for no one from 2020-10-13T21:09:59
Kala prods Tejas on how he plans and manages to keep up his commitments - blog, newsletter, academics, gaming, social space to glean what time-management tools he uses. They agree that what is i...
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Episode 12 | Bully for You! from 2020-10-06T21:52:10
Kala shares how she's inspiring children and building their public-speaking confidence through webinar sessions. The two discuss bullying, which was the chosen topic for her previous se...
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Episode 11 | Quarantine Rewards from 2020-09-29T19:00
A happy Tejas shares with Kala the first feel of seeing St. Edmund's College, its awe and rich legacy as he steps out to explore the University of Cambridge. Joshi Uncle, one of his local guardi...
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Episode 10 | Mr Rao goes to England from 2020-09-22T15:08:28
Kala asks about Tejas' quarantine, speaking about the value of local visits & comfort food, and the two discuss their shared Anglophilia.
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Episode 09 | (Re)Location, Location, Location from 2020-09-15T18:01:26
Kala picks her son's brains about his feelings prior to relocating to the United Kingdom, which allows Tejas to recollect how his childhood experiences have prepared him for the big move.
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Episode 08 | Verbal Caricatures featuring Sudish B.S. from 2020-09-08T17:41:07
Tejas’ uncle Sudish shares some crazy confessions about family members and the impressions they have created. Kala also finds out if they were both acquainted earlier, would Sudish have still ma...
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Episode 07 | A Teacher’s Witty Talks, featuring S K Padma from 2020-09-01T13:15:12
Tejas' maternal grandmother, Padma shares her secret to a cheerful life despite experiencing chronic pain. Kala also picks her brains about being an educator, and she offers some tips for ...
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Episode 06 | Small Mummy, featuring Smitha Raman from 2020-08-25T04:30
Kala’s sister Smitha visits the podcast this week, speaking about the joy of being Tejas' aunt and recollecting his summer breaks and the difficulty of maintaining harmony during mother-son spats.
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Episode 05 | A Love for Learning, featuring BS Venkata Raman from 2020-08-18T16:25:57
Kala and Tejas speak to Tejas' grandfather, who has an indomitable appetite to learn new skills and seek knowledge, to understand what drives him to keep pursuing new passion projects such as Vi...
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Episode 04 | Poetry from 2020-08-15T06:40:42
Discussing Global Poetry Writing Month and recalling verses by Wordsworth and Frost, Kala and Tejas talk about their early memories of poetry, deliberating whether inspiration or competition dri...
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Episode 03 | Marmalade, Masterchef, and Memories from 2020-08-11T13:59:10
Inspired by a long-read on Marmalade and Paddington Bear, Kala and Tejas talk about some of their food-related memories, eating a variety of sandwiches, watching Masterchef together, and learnin...
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Episode 02 | Passion Projects, featuring Anil Rao from 2020-08-08T06:15:07
Kala and Tejas call upon Tejas' father, Anil, to discuss why personal passion projects always become family endeavours, and how each of them gain from working as a family unit on everyone's goal...
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Episode 01 | Why We're Starting A Podcast from 2020-08-04T04:38:52
Kala and Tejas discuss what they're hoping to achieve through the recording of weekly conversations and what their apprehensions are, as they embark on this journey of podcast-making.
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