In this Mint vodcast, journalist Mugdha Kalra speaks with Neeraj Govil, Chief Operating Officer, APEC, Marriott International, on how the company is aligning culture, leadership, and talent development with rapid expansion in India.

From building leadership pipelines and enabling career mobility, to redefining productivity, nurturing women in hospitality, addressing employee wellbeing and responding to Gen Z expectations, the conversation explores what it really takes to grow sustainably in a people-driven industry.

Key themes discussed include:

• How culture becomes a distinctive advantage for Marriott 

• The mindset shifts from long hours to healthier work-life balance 

• Building leadership pipelines from within

• How is Gen Z reshaping workforce expectations? 

As India’s hospitality sector evolves, the real differentiator will not just be scale, but the ability to build talent and culture consistently. Listen to the full conversation.

 From unique, timeless storytelling formats to decoding some of the latest consumer and market trends in India and across the globe and highlighting India’s strategic role as the company’s second-largest market, Jean-Etienne offers behind-the-scenes insights into how the company’s legacy of premiumization and innovation ensures its brands continue to stand out in a highly competitive industry.

Discover how responsible disposal fuels the circular economy, cuts urban pollution, and plays a crucial role in building more sustainable cities.

Mansi shares how Jupitice is building end-to-end platforms transforming legal operations for corporates through solutions like Litigation Management Systems and Compliance Management Systems, while also enabling public access to justice through government-led initiatives such as the recently launched Digital Mediation Platform inaugurated by the Chief Justice of India in Jaisalmer.

The conversation explores Jupitice’s larger vision: reshaping how citizens experience justice by replacing complexity with clarity, speed, and accountability.

If you want to see how technology can genuinely ease the journey to justice, tune in to listen.

We get into why fertility is falling, why so many women still have an unmet need for contraception, and how social norms inside homes shape the choices women can and can’t make. The conversation also looks at the “demographic sweet spot,” the pressure on education and skills, and why one in four girls still marries before 18.

Dr. Deepa explains how life-skills programs, adolescent-friendly clinics, and a private AI chatbot are helping young people navigate sensitive questions with real information and not myths. Jeby brings the big picture: gender dividends, unpaid care work, workplaces that respond to women’s health, and what India can learn from countries already grappling with ageing populations.

Short, sharp, and rooted in lived realities, this episode explores the India we’re becoming and the choices that will shape the next decade for women, youth, and elders.

Jatin shares insights from 25+ years in hospitality, stories from travelling across India, why 75–83% of hotels operate in economy & mid-market, and how Sarovar is balancing affordability, comfort, sustainability, and emotional guest experience at scale.

If you love travel, business stories, hospitality insights, or how India is changing, this episode is for you. Watch till the end for a powerful take on what will truly make Indian hotels world-class in the next decade.

Whether you're a first-time investor or expanding your portfolio, this conversation helps you understand if now is the right time to invest and the key factors you should evaluate before making your move.

In this inspiring episode on HT Smartcast, host Sarthak speaks with Mayuri Mittal, Founder & CEO of Miss and Mrs. Red Carpet Crown of India, about challenging India’s long-standing beauty norms and building one of the country’s most inclusive pageant platforms.

Mayuri shares how her pageant celebrates raw, real, and radiant women, shifting the focus from physical appearance to confidence, talent, courage, and personality. She opens up about creating space for acid attack survivors, vitiligo warriors, cancer survivors, specially-abled women, and professionals from all walks of life not as token representation, but as equals.

From questioning whether physical attractiveness defines confidence to sharing powerful real-life stories like that of a specially-abled participant performing before the President, this conversation is a reminder that beauty is not about perfection it’s about purpose.

Mayuri also leaves listeners with a strong message for women across India:
Don’t aim to just be a model become a role model.
Believe in yourself, be fearless, and let your inner beauty lead the way.

In this spine-chilling yet deeply personal episode, host Nikki sits down with actor Karan Tacker for an honest, unfiltered conversation around his journey, fears, faith, and his most intense role yet playing Gaurav Tiwari, India’s first paranormal investigator, in Bhaya.

From heartfelt memories of his childhood and his mother, to career-defining moments like Special Ops, Karan opens up about fear of heights, breaking stereotypes, and why silence can be more powerful than dialogues on screen. He shares rare behind-the-scenes insights from the sets of Bhaya, including unexplained incidents, drained cameras, night shoots, and the emotional toll of portraying a real-life figure who lived and died chasing the truth.

Karan also talks about curiosity as a driving force, the reality of Bollywood myths, collaboration as an actor, dealing with fear after pack-up, and why he still considers himself a struggler even after 17 years in the industry.

This episode goes beyond horror it’s about belief, legacy, intuition, courage, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.

Tune in for goosebumps, honesty, and stories that stay with you long after the episode ends.

In this episode, we sit down with three people who know exactly what it takes to turn that spark into something real: Vineet Vohra, Vice President of Software Development at Ciena; Jyoti Sharma, CEO of Nasscom Foundation; and Shivam Gupta, CEO of House Technologies.

We get into what meaningful innovation actually looks like, how mentorship and funding shape a young idea, and how founders can walk that tightrope between profit and purpose. You’ll hear stories of student-led startups, the roadblocks they hit, and why the right ecosystem can make all the difference.

If you’ve ever wondered how tech can nudge the world toward something better, this conversation is a good place to start.

In this inspiring conversation with Rj Vanshika, Harsh shares how a simple act of awareness has grown into a mission impacting over 4,700 workers. From the challenges of convincing factory owners to the joy of changing lives, this story will open your eyes literally and emotionally.

In this Crafting Bharat special feature, Anubhav Mehrotra, Head of CX at Tata 1mg, joins Shalil Gupta, MD at Ozonetel, for a conversation on how technology and empathy are coming together to transform the healthcare experience for millions across India. A glimpse into how India’s homegrown innovations are quietly powering the nation’s journey toward more connected, accessible, and compassionate care.

In this episode, Breck McGary, CEO of Burns & McDonnell India, shares his decade-long journey in India and what it means to lead with people-first values in one of the world’s most competitive engineering landscapes.

From his early days riding auto rickshaws to scaling Burns & McDonnell India from 10 employees to 500+, Breck talks about:

* Why India is emerging as a global hub for remote engineering and global capability centers

* The importance of culture, belonging, and employee growth in sustaining success

* How Burns & McDonnell India empowers young professionals to build long-term careers

The company’s focus on innovation, AI, and technical excellence to stay future-ready. Whether you’re an engineer, a young professional, or someone curious about India’s role in global infrastructure, this conversation offers insights on leadership and building what matters.

In this episode of Humans of EV, Radhika Makker chats with Dr. Lalit Singh, the Founder of Humans of EV and Co-Founder of TelioEV, about the journey, struggles, and triumphs behind India’s growing electric vehicle ecosystem.

Dr. Singh opens up about the early days how he tackled the fear of the unknown, range anxiety, and a lack of charging infrastructure, all while building a product from scratch. From metro cities to tier 2 and 3 towns, he shares real stories of EV adoption, including how e-rickshaws and two-wheelers are changing the way smaller cities move.

They also talk about the human side of innovation taking risks, having a strong fallback system, and bridging the gap between public policy, technology, and everyday people. With insights on AI, IoT, and the future of sustainable mobility, this episode is a heartfelt look at the people powering India’s EV revolution.

In this episode, we sit down with Surabhi M. Kanitkar, Learning and Development Specialist, and Vinita N. Darole, Department Manager. Together, we dive into how Burns and McDonnell India builds a culture where communication and transparency ensure trust across all levels, learning and mentorship fuel growth and leadership development, safety goes beyond physical well-being to include emotional and mental health, and change is met with agility, empathy, and structured support. From open-door leadership to structured development programs, from safety-first practices to emotional well-being initiatives, this conversation highlights how Burns and McDonnell creates a workplace where every employee is a stakeholder in culture.

If you’re seeking a workplace that invests in people, values dignity, and believes in building with heart, this is the culture they follow.