Time travel

On July 16 1968, mankind created history when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon! Several thousand NASA scientists and engineers made JFK's dream come true. The mission was riddled with so many problems and adverse incidents but the team made it and brought back samples of the lunar surface. A major reason for this whole program was competition with the Soviet Union. Neil Armstrong's words when he walked on the moon - That's one step for man and a giant leap for mankind!

How and why dogs became human's best friends. They descended from wolves and humans breed them for specific purposes like hunting, farming, herding and even help solve crimes. Learn about different dog breeds. Dogs have also played important roles in movies.

An Indian owns the largest house in the world which is valued at more than a billion dollars! These houses or rather mansions are soaked in luxury with gold embellishments, marbles, crystals, helipads, acres of gardens, garages with the fanciest cars and rooms that run in 50s and 100s - stuff that dreams are made of. Some of the houses have hosted presidents and movie stars and also featured in movies and TV series. And then there are a couple of palaces hearing about them would leave you spellbound and speechless! 

The Giving Pledge is a movement of Philanthropists who commit to giving a majority of their wealth to charitable causes. Started by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet in 2010, today more than 200 billionaires across 27 countries have joined the Pledge. Some, like Bill Gates have pledged 99% of their wealth. Some famous people who are part of the pledge are Elon Musk, Azim Premji, Mark Zuckerberg, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and others. Listen in to hear about what motivates these people to give away so much of their hard earned wealth and the impact they expect to make.

Hallyu is a Chinese term which literally means "Korean Wave" referring to the global craze for Korean culture. It is a collective term used to refer to the phenomenal growth of Korean culture including everything from movies, music, drama, to online games and cuisine. It is a way for Korea to develop its soft power. Dramas like Crash Landing on You, movies like Parasite, bands like BTS and the extreme popularity of their songs like Butter and Dynamite have made Hallyu the phenomenon it is today. 

Guitar, foot tapping, clapping, passionate music and dance, the vibrant red dresses and the sassy dancers. You get to listen to some fiery flamenco music too and understand the history and evolution of Flamenco in Spain and sindhi the indian influence.

Have you ever found yourself bored, unfulfilled or without a clear direction in life? Join me on a journey of self-discovery to find your passion and the keys to unlocking a life filled with purpose, fulfillment, and joy! Join in as we dive deep into the heart of what it means to find your passion, offering practical insights, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help you ignite your inner fire and pursue your dreams with unwavering enthusiasm.

We have a celestial spectacle lined up for you this episode, where the sun plays hide and seek with the moon! Listen in to know the science behind solar eclipse, the different types of solar eclipses, the duration, frequency, the cultural significance and some fun facts!

In this episode, we boldly go where no podcast has gone before - we travel to the past and the future! We journey through the world of time travel, learn about wormholes, twin paradox, time loops, grandfather paradox and more. If you want to know if time travel could ever become a reality, listen in!

Ever wondered why we spend one third of our lives sleeping? Or what's happening in our brains when we dream? Join me on this journey to uncover the mysteries behind our nightly adventures