India Unfiltered: Small Doses of Experience & Wisdom

In 1999, while Indian soldiers fought at 18,000 feet in the icy ridges of Kargil, a twelve-year-old boy stood on a gray balcony every evening — staring at his father's empty chair.This is that boy's story.The Empty Chair is a spoken word episode drawn from a true personal account of the Kargil War — not told through the lens of strategy or headlines, but through the eyes of a child who wrote letters to God, watched coffins come home, and learned what the real cost of war looks like. It looks like a best friend's father who taught you how to bowl a googly. It looks like a daughter who shared her tiffin with you. It looks like balconies that stay empty forever.This is not a story about victory. It is a story about chairs.What you will hear: A father who came home. Friends whose fathers did not. And a promise — made not as the son of a soldier, but as a citizen of a nation that owes its peace to those who paid for it with everything they had."The greatest victory is the one where no more chairs stay empty."🎙️ Originally delivered as a Toastmasters International Speech Contest entry at Division level.🎧 Best experienced with headphones and six quiet minutes to yourself.🕯️ Dedicated to every child who grew up waiting at a window.Hashtags / Tags for discoverability:#SpokenWord #KargilWar #IndianArmy #Toastmasters #TrueStory #PeaceNotWar #Podcast #StoriesOfIndia #SoldierStories #EmotionalStorytelling

Do It Messy is a self‑improvement episode for people who are done waiting for the ‘perfect moment’. This episode mixes practical mindset tools with light, honest humor to help you start before you feel ready, stay consistent on bad days, and take real action in just a few minutes.Hosted by Chandramohan, this episode turns progress into something simple, doable, and actually fun.

The Smartphone on Wheels: What Driving Looks Like in 2026Think cars are just about getting from A to B? Think again. In this episode, we dive into the "Smartphone on Wheels" era. From Software-Defined Vehicles that update overnight to Agentic AI that predicts your coffee cravings, we’re exploring how the year 2026 is transforming the automotive world. We break down:Software-Defined Vehicles: How BMW and Mercedes are leading with code.The Indian EV Revolution: Why Tata and Mahindra are bringing luxury tech to the mid-range market.V2L Tech: How your car will power your home during blackouts.Superhuman Perception: Why monsoon driving in India is about to get a whole lot safer.

Is your salary increasing every year but you still feel poorer and more stressed about money?This video breaks down the real financial struggle of the Indian middle class, explaining why your salary hike is not matching inflation, and how rising cost of living in India is silently eating your income. Using real numbers from everyday life – groceries, school fees, rent, EMIs, fuel, healthcare and monthly expenses – this podcast explains the harsh truth behind salary growth vs inflation, middle class lifestyle inflation, and why most working professionals in India with 8–15 years of experience still feel stuck despite a “good package”.​In this episode, you will understand where your money is leaking every month, how the education and housing trap in Indian cities (Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi‑NCR) hits your savings, and why traditional advice like “just budget more, stop eating out, save more” is not enough in today’s economy. You will also learn 3 practical money strategies for Indian middle class professionals: how to track your real purchasing power vs CTC, how to start a second income stream / side income in India using your existing skills, and how to automate savings and SIP investments so that wealth creation happens by default, not “if something is left at month end”.​This video podcast is perfect for salaried employees, corporate professionals, IT/engineering/automotive employees, young parents, and anyone in India’s urban middle class who wants to understand personal finance, inflation, salary growth, money management, financial planning, side income and long‑term investing in a simple, practical way. If you’ve ever thought “my salary is rising but my bank balance is not,” this is your money wake‑up call.

Learning AI for Busy Professionals – No Coding, No Overwhelm, Just ResultsFeeling buried under emails, meetings, and deadlines while AI headlines scream "Learn or get left behind"? You're not alone. As a supply chain leader with 13+ years in high-pressure ops, I've cracked the code to build real AI skills without quitting your job or drowning in jargon.In this 30-minute episode of India Unfiltered, discover the Pause – Prioritize – Protect system:Pause: Spot where AI saves YOU 20-60 mins daily on real tasks (emails, reports, ideas)Prioritize: Master ONE practical skill per week – drafting, summarizing, brainstormingProtect: 20-min blocks that fit your chaotic scheduleWalk away with a plug-and-play 7-day AI action plan – real stories from pros like us, no Python required. Turn AI from buzzword to career edge starting THIS week.Perfect for managers, ops leaders, and ambitious builders chasing growth amid the grind.Listen now. Do your first AI experiment today.#AIForProfessionals #SupplyChain #CareerGrowth #Productivity #IndiaUnfiltered

Big changes don't require big leaps. They require one small, consistent habit. 🧘‍♂️If you’re feeling stuck or ready to give up, this 11-minute episode is for you. Join me, Chandramohan, as we explore the science of starting small.

In this episode we deep dive into the science behind "Dust", how it is formed, why it is around us, it's impact on us and how to improve the quality of Air.

Find Your Flow. Master Your Work."Stop confusing busyness with productivity by applying the disciplined simplicity of Japanese philosophy to your daily grind. From the continuous improvement of Kaizen to the visual clarity of Kanban, we provide actionable strategies to sharpen your focus and declutter your mind."

On day one as Plant Head of Indian Automotive MNC's massive Bhiwandi warehouse, an accident landed me in hospital and police station—exposing root causes like exhaustion, attrition, and neglect. Discover how transport vans, canteen feasts (idli to vada pav), clean facilities, safety overhauls, and open redressal slashed accidents to zero, halved attrition, and boosted productivity 25%. Packed with quotes from Drucker to Branson, humor, and takeaways for leaders. Ties to my Toastmasters journey of storytelling from floor to podium. Perfect for supply chain pros and aspiring managers.