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Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™

Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™

著者： Times of India
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What does it really mean to build a life between worlds? Diaspora Dialogues is a Times of India podcast hosted by Sujatha Padmanabhan. A conversation series for the millions of South Asians living between cultures and building new lives while carrying the old ones forward. We sit down with innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and changemakers from across the South Asian diaspora and ask the questions that don't usually make the headlines. What shaped them. What guides them. And what pulls them back. Honest conversations about identity, ambition, belonging, and the quiet responsibility so many of us feel to give back. New episodes every two weeks. Stream on your favorite podcast platform. Diaspora Dialogues by TOI ™ is sponsored by Laxmi Basmati, the most consistent Basmati - click here to know more and Sistar Mortgage, offering tailored mortgage solutions - click here to know more 社会科学
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  • How to Scale a South Indian Restaurant Chain: The Chipotle Model | Jay Jayaraman on Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™

    How to Scale a South Indian Restaurant Chain: The Chipotle Model | Jay Jayaraman on Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™
    2026/08/05
    How do you scale a South Indian restaurant chain without losing authenticity? Jay Jayaraman, founder of the Mylapore brand, reveals how he applied software engineering principles to revolutionize restaurant operations in the USA. In this episode of Diaspora Dialogues, we break down his systems-first approach, moving away from chef-centric models toward centralized kitchens and standardized processes. If you are an NRI entrepreneur looking to build or scale a business in North America, this is a masterclass in operational excellence. We discuss: Scaling South Indian food concepts in the US & Canada. The "Chipotle" model for Indian cuisine. Using automation and standardization for consistency. Overcoming operational challenges for Desi business owners. Subscribe for more insights for the diaspora community. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:20 Early Days in the Restaurant Business 08:01 How Covid Helped the Business Grow 13:07 Why Mylapore Food Tastes the Same Across Locations 15:13 On Mylapore’s Atlanta Expansion 24:32 On Diaspora Food Habits and Airlifting Food 29:40 Why Storytelling is Important for Restaurant Business 34:52 On Women in the Workforce 38:42 Bengaluru: The Capital of South Indian Veg Food? 41:44 On Mylapore’s Business and Pricing Model 47:51 Jay Jayaraman’s Pet Peeves About the Diaspora 📸 Follow us on: Instagram : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/diasporadialoguesbytoi/ Facebook : ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563158002784⁠ 🎧Listen to us on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/diaspora-dialogues Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/diasporadialogues-applepodcast Subscribe for more conversations with Indian-American artists, musicians, chefs, and achievers from all walks of life shaping the NRI experience. Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™ is sponsored by Laxmi Basmati, the most consistent Basmati ⁠https://tinyurl.com/45vvtebh Sistar Mortgage, offering tailored mortgage solutions. ⁠⁠https://sistarmortgage.com/ and Remitly Trusted by millions to move money worldwide https://www.remitly.com/us/en
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    52 分
  • Her Father's Death Led to a Global Bhangra Workout | Sarina Jain on Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™

    Her Father's Death Led to a Global Bhangra Workout | Sarina Jain on Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™
    2026/07/22
    "I didn't want to just create a workout — I wanted to create a movement that made people proud of where they came from." 🧡 Sarina Jain's journey from personal loss to building a global fitness brand is one of the most powerful stories we've featured on Diaspora Dialogues. Watch the full episode and let us know — what's a moment in your life that changed everything? 👇 Her father died suddenly, of a heart attack. What came after changed how millions of people work out. Sujatha Padmanabhan speaks with Sarina Jain about creating Masala Bhangra, the Bhangra workout that turned grief into one of the world's most recognized Indian fitness movements. From losing her father to collaborating with Jane Fonda and building a community that stretches from New York to Japan, Sarina shares the highs, setbacks, and purpose behind her 25-year journey. They discuss diaspora identity, entrepreneurship, cultural criticism, food, fitness, and why making people move has always been about much more than exercise. All of this, and more, on this episode of Diaspora Dialogues. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:21 How a Personal Loss Led to Masala Bhangra09:35 What Masala Bhangra is All About13:23 Why Bhangra can be a Form of Exercise17:15 Sarina’s Thoughts on Masala Bhangra Critics 22:43 Appearing on the Jane Fonda Documentary 24:54 Why Sarina’s Videos Don’t Feature Too Many Desis 31:11 Global Impact: Masala Bhangra in Japan 36:50 What’s Next for Sarina Jain 📸 Follow us on: Instagram : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/diasporadialoguesbytoi/ Facebook : ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563158002784⁠ 🎧Listen to us on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/diaspora-dialogues Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/diasporadialogues-applepodcast Subscribe for more conversations with Indian-American artists, musicians, chefs, and achievers from all walks of life shaping the NRI experience. Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™ is sponsored by Laxmi Basmati, the most consistent Basmati ⁠https://tinyurl.com/45vvtebh Sistar Mortgage, offering tailored mortgage solutions. ⁠⁠https://sistarmortgage.com/ and Remitly Trusted by millions to move money worldwide https://www.remitly.com/us/en
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    40 分
  • The Indian American Mind Behind the World's Biggest CEOs | Dr. Ram Charan on Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™

    The Indian American Mind Behind the World's Biggest CEOs | Dr. Ram Charan on Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™
    2026/07/08
    Dr. Ram Charan — advisor to the world's biggest CEOs — reveals why business strategy execution, not strategy alone, is what separates winning companies from failing ones. In this episode of Diaspora Dialogues, we break down the real CEO challenges nobody talks about: how China is playing a different economic game entirely, what business schools get wrong about global leadership, and why execution is the only differentiator that matters in today's AI-driven economy. In this episode: Why business strategy execution is where most companies fail The CEO challenges that business schools never prepare you for How to compete in an era of global competition and AI Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 3:43 Understanding ‘The 90% Model’ 8:47 What China Does Better Than the Rest of the World 13:11 Rise of Assertive Leadership Across the Globe 18:40 Why Top CEOs are Stepping Down 22:51 Is the CEO’s Role Fundamentally Changing? 28:03 Dr Ram on Strategy vs Execution 31:09 On Microsoft and Satya Nadella 35:49 Learnings from the Indian Trade Arithmetic 43:28 Leadership in the times of AI 48:40 Dr Ram on What Makes a Great Leader 📸 Follow us on: Instagram : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/diasporadialoguesbytoi/ Facebook : ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563158002784⁠ 🎧Listen to us on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/diaspora-dialogues Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/diasporadialogues-applepodcast Subscribe for more conversations with Indian-American artists, musicians, chefs, and achievers from all walks of life shaping the NRI experience. Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™ is sponsored by Laxmi Basmati, the most consistent Basmati ⁠https://tinyurl.com/45vvtebh Sistar Mortgage, offering tailored mortgage solutions. ⁠⁠https://sistarmortgage.com/ and Remitly Trusted by millions to move money worldwide https://www.remitly.com/us/en
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    56 分
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