On the latest episode of Millennial Musings, host Anurag welcomes onboard his good friend and DJ, Divyae Sharma, aka sharma, to discuss all things dance music. They discuss sharma's journey into becoming a DJ, his fascination with dance music, its history, and how it continues to be a close-knit and deeply engaged community. Having grown up in Duba…

As one of the most impactful and influential NGOs in India, Magic Bus has transformed the lives of over one million children and young people living in poverty. This week's guest, Anuj Alphonson, who is the Director of Livelihood programs at Magic Bus, shares with Anurag in great detail, the work that his organization does on empowering and helping…

Introducing Millennial Musings Shorts (MMS), my stories, thoughts, and rants - in under 5 minutes! Today is the fourth of July and while reminiscing all the unforgettable memories I've had on this day while living in the United States, I wanted to share my most epic experience celebrating the American Independence Day - with my favorite rock band, …

The institution of marriage is often propped up to be this sacred, unbreakable bond between couples (and in some cultures, their families) and places unhealthy and sometimes dangerous expectations on individuals. Due to these inflated expectations, when a relationship begins to fail, the individuals are often left in an incredibly difficult positio…

We're departing from our usual approach in this episode. In fact, we are shining our light on yet an another misunderstood generation - Generation Z. Many recall Tik Tok dances and other social media trends when thinking about this generation, but they are a whole lot more than that. In just a few years, they will grow to be one of the most influen…

Following a prolonged hiatus, Millennial Musings is back with a brand new episode. Recorded in mid-2020, host Anurag and guest Rohit Bhatnagar discuss the challenges of growing up as a third culture kid, the difficulties in defining where home is, and navigating the often painful yet frequently encountered question, “Where are you really from?” Add…

In the first episode of 2021, host Anurag and guest Havovi Wadia discuss in depth, all things pertinent to child and adolescent rights in India. They discuss the difficulty of being a child during the transition into adolescence and adulthood, as well as the way society dictates the agency afforded to them. Additionally, they dive deep into the pre…

We're back! Season 3 is now live and we kick it off with an in depth exploration on imposter syndrom with author, broadcaster, and Rhodes Scholar Eusebius McKaiser. Anurag and Eusebius open up about their constant struggles with imposter syndrome, and how it has impacted their lives. They explore their first experiences of feeling like an imposter,…

In this milestone episode of Millennial Musings, Sarvesh shares his inspirational story - about his difficult childhood, his mother's strength and many sacrifices, the need to assimilate to different environments, and his journey against all odds to fight the numerous challenges that were thrown his way, and still take risks in the pursuit of happi…

Building a business in China is one of the most notoriusly difficult tasks to accomplish. Now doing that as a foreigner? Next to impossible! Argentinian national Tomas Fuentes Benitez, however, begs to differ with convention. He is accomplishing the impossible though his startup, STOKES, the first and only all-natural beef jerky statup in China - w…

The protests that have broken out in the United States following the brutal murder of George Floyd in Minnesota by a white police officer has led to a lot of uncomfortable, yet overdue conversations about race relations, police brutality, and systems of oppression, amongst others. On this episode, Anurag chats with two young black leaders, Willie T…

Surya Karki is one of the most inspirational people you will ever come across. He was born and brought up in poverty by a single mother in a village where education was a rare sight and schooling was a 2.5 hours walk to-and-from the school. He left his family and his village at 8 years old to study in the capital of Nepal and went on to study at th…

In this episode, Anurag and his guest Ruchita chat about the mental health consequences of social distancing in the time of coronavirus. They chat about many of Anurag's recent struggles, including break from routine, isolation from friends and family, as well as the difficulty in seperation between work and personal life. They also discuss several…

Anurag, Samir, and Shalaj discuss their mixed martial arts fandom, and talk all things UFC. They chat about how they got to loving the sport, who their favorite fighters are, and some of their most beloved fights, amongst a whole lot of other fight-related topics. SPOILER ALERT: There is a lot of banter!Anurag, Shalaj, and Samir are childhood frien…

Jonathan Lopez lives and works in Beijing, China, where he just recently completed his 50th day in self-imposed social isolation. With Anurag, he shares his experience of living in a China that is plagued by Coronavirus, and how he has mastered the art of effectively living in social isolation. Additionally, he breaks down some of the myths and med…

Trust is a difficult concept when paranoid delusions are a part of life. Love is a virus and no good deed goes unpunished. Plus some dope sounds to set the mood.

Anurag and Shalaj discuss India's run in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the highs and the lows, as well as where India could have planned better. They also chat about the future of Indian cricket, make some bold strategic predictions, and chat about legends of the sport in India. Few controversial thoughts, but mainly just two cricket fans chatting ab…

In 2017, Anirudh was diagnosed with a rare blood disease that threatened to derail his life. Anirudh shares the incredible story of how he battled the disease twice, receiving two bone marrow transplants, before setting on his path to recovery. As a rising star in the healthcare policy field, and having experienced first hand the challenges of heal…

Mehek shares her inspirational story of her work as a game-changing visual artist, and the founding of her studio, Giggling Monkey. Anurag and Mehek also chat about the power and importance of trying to do a task yourself, as well as the challenges of being a young woman entrepreneur in India. Mehek Malhotra is an award winning designer and visual …

Anurag and Payton discuss all things leadership and highlight what it means to be authentic and compassionate in today's society. Payton shares his inspirational story leading the University of Missouri's student body to rise against systemic injustice, and how in the process, he spearheaded conversations about race relations in the entire United S…

Anurag and Varun chat about the American education system--Varun's experience as a public school teacher with Teach For America, the challenges to equitable distribution of education, and the benefits and drawbacks of charter schools. Varun also shares his experience founding a successful education technology startup, and discusses his political af…

Anurag and Varunya discuss the importance of making kindness a part of our daily lives, and the challenge of finding balance between the many hats we wear. Varunya shares her insights on how to find this balance, while at the same time avoiding burnout. She shares the experience of her 25 week awareness initiative, #Project25, where she used her ar…

Anurag chats with Ravindra to understand what makes him a big supporter of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Set in the backdrop of the 2019 Indian general elections, they chat about a wide range of topics, all the while emphasizing on the importance of having respectful conversations with those across the po…

Anurag and Newman discuss the impact and legacy of Michael Jackson, as well as the sexual assault allegations that have resurfaced due to the new HBO documentary, Leaving Neverland. Having been greatly influenced by Michael Jackson's artistry, they discuss whether it is possible to separate the artist from the art, and the difficulty of continuing …

Anurag and Shalaj chat about the Pulwama terror attack, and the resulting conflict between India and Pakistan that has gravely escalated security concerns in the Indian Subcontinent. They cover various dynamics of the conflict including the politics and diplomacy, as well as the reactions and influence of media and journalism. Other topics covered …

Andrea opens up about her struggles with alcohol addiction, her journey in sobriety, and how she turned the camera on herself to film an incredibly beautiful and vulnerable documentary on her journey seeking a liver transplant, and an unexpected discovery that changed the course of her treatment. - - - Andrea Gonzales-Paul is a writer, filmmaker, a…

Anurag and Farhaj talk about an eclectic range of topics including growing up in Dubai, moving to the United States, joining a fraternity, traveling around Europe with nothing but RedBull cans, and the founding and growth of Farhaj's company. Farhaj Mayan is the Co-founder and CEO of FADE, a personalized barber marketplace for men. He is a World Ro…

In the second episode of Millennial Musings, Anurag and Ami chat about South Africa, and the challenges of moving to a new country for love. Ami Bhatt is a doctoral student at Claremont Graduate University, and had spent the better part of the last four years living and working in South Africa.

In the first episode of Millennial Musings, Anurag and Narayan discuss climate change, energy, and policy making in today's global context. Narayan Subramanian is a Joint MPA/JD Candidate at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs and Columbia Law School. He is a rising star in the climate action field, and has previously worked…