We Each Have Mental Health. In this episode of Say Again, host Amrita Tripathi discusses the critical topic of mental health in India, reflecting on her experiences from working on The Health Collective, and recapping key take-aways from two Women's Day panels. We start with the key stats and how each of us has mental health. She emphasises the need for awareness, understanding unique challenges faced by different genders and actionable steps each one of us can take.

Resources: :

Interview with Dr Vikram Patel: https://youtu.be/n3oL0PvjwOI

Site link: http://healthcollective.in/2018/01/mental-health-and-illness-in-india/

Health Collective on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthCollective/

Article: https://thefederal.com/womens-march/why-mental-health-disorders-like-anxiety-depression-affect-more-women-than-men

On this episode of Say Again, Amrita Tripathi speaks with Vaishnavi J, founder of VYS, about the critical issues surrounding trust and safety in the tech industry, particularly focusing on child safety and the evolving regulatory landscape.

Vaishnavi has a storied track record working across trust and safety in Google, Twitter, Meta and now with her own firm. They discuss the importance of responsible design in technology, the challenges parents face in monitoring their children's online activities, and the need for a balanced approach to digital literacy.

Vaishnavi shares insights from her career journey in big tech, her leadership style, and the significance of community support in entrepreneurship.

Some key takeaways:

- The internet was not designed with children in mind.

- Bans on social media are not effective solutions.

- Trust and safety efforts often swing like a pendulum.

- Entrepreneurship can feel like a radical journey of self-discovery

Resources:

More on VYS (Vyanams Strategies): https://quire.substack.com

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AI, Geo-Politics and the Public Interest: Say Again? On this episode of Say Again, Amrita Tripathi engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Astha Kapoor, co-founder of the Aapti Institute.

We discuss key takeaways from the recent AI Summit in Paris, emphasising the urgent need for public interest in AI development. What is the leadership role India can play at this stage?

Kapoor highlights the importance of addressing gender bias in AI technologies and why we need more inclusive systems. She also talks about the complexities of AI governance and the challenges posed by global power dynamics.

As always, we look at the behind the scenes journey, as Kapoor shares more on her career trajectory before she became a founder, and the joy and privilege of seeing the digital public infrastructure grow in our lifetimes, transforming millions of lives in India.

Resources mentioned:

1. Dream Machine: Graphic Novel by Appupen and Laurent Daudet

2. Aapti Institute report for UNDP: https://www.undp.org/india/publicatio...

3. Aapti Institute latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/161c767a2f33/build...

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On this episode of Say Again, host Amrita Tripathi engages with Rishi Jaitly, a prominent Tech leader who has worked with Google, Twitter, and advised OpenAI.

Jaitly speaks about connecting the dots, and connecting Big Tech with emerging markets, as well as the importance of humanities in tech leadership, and the current landscape of AI and why we need to re-frame this instead of an 'arms race'.

The conversation also touches on issues of race and identity, and as we often do, we end with gratitude!

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On this episode of Say Again, host Amrita Tripathi speaks to Dr Tanvi Madan, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, discussing the current political climate in Washington, the implications of immigration policies on US-India relations, and the evolving role of technology and figures like Elon Musk in government.

They explore the mood within the Indian American community, the challenges of racism, and Tanvi's personal journey in foreign policy. The conversation also touches on the broader context of US-China relations and what that might mean for India.

Key Takeaways

• Transitions in Washington often lead to significant changes.
• The pace of change in the current administration is unprecedented.
• Elon Musk's influence raises questions about executive power.
• US-India immigration policies are evolving and politically charged.
• Racism persists (even if a small but increasingly vocal group)
• Tanvi's own journey

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As we wrap up our debut season of #SayAgain, we've curated some of our favorite excerpts from our most popular episodes.

Join us as we revisit candid conversations with our brilliant guests – Shereen Bhan, Maria Goretti, Rajeev Masand, and Vikas Swarup. From Vikas discussing the surreal experience of winning an Oscar for Slumdog Millionaire to Shereen's reflections on the impact of social media and aging gracefully, and Maria's insights on career transitions and self-care, as well as career transitions with Rajeev… there's something for everyone!

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Beyond Slumdog Millionaire: Vikas Swarup talks Best-sellers and Diplomacy

Say Again?! Amrita Tripathi's new Podcast with Shereen Bhan

Rajeev Masand on Bollywood, Stars and Social

Embracing Multifaceted Identities: A Chat with Maria Goretti

On this episode of #SayAgain, HarperCollins India CEO Ananth Padmanabhan tells host Amrita Tripathi that he’s not interested in titles or designations, except for the ones that really matter, like dog lover, bibliophile and photographer. He talks about the USD 12 Billion publishing industry in India, some top tips for writers, and how his love of books sparked off his incredible career trajectory spanning three decades.

It all started with failing an exam in Class 12, believe it or not, and this CEO is not done teaching us the importance of learning from failure, never giving up and showing up with passion and kindness.

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Arati Kumar-Rao, an acclaimed environmental photographer, writer, and National Geographic explorer dives deep into the impact of being on BBC's Top 100 Women. Tune in to this clip as we unpack the importance of storytelling in raising awareness about pressing environmental issues, and the power of wonder and curiosity to drive preservation and restoration efforts.

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https://youtu.be/S_FolpbuGzM?feature=shared