''LET'S WALK'' is a weekly show (almost) hosted by Atta Rahman, a student pharmacist, someone who loves to be at the forefront of healthcare, entreprenuership and everything in between. Guests join him, share their stories, chat about the recent happenings and sometimes go off a tangent. Anyways, you get to see that!
EP 057// From Art to Earth: Shashank Nimkar on Building Earth Tatva & Creating with Meaning
This week chatting with Shashank Nimkar, founder @Earth Tatva -an award-winning Indian startup redefining sustainable design by recycling ceramic waste into new products that reduce mining by 60% and carbon footprint by 30%. From discovering art at an early age to developing the innovative Tatva Mix, Shashank shares how creativity, curiosity, and purpose guided his journey. Tune in!Timestamps:00:00 - intro01:06 - sourcing the "right' ceramics 02:47 - discovering art and origami04:23 - pursuing art instead of traditional careers 06:00 - is design school necessary?10:45 - thoughts on original ideas and waiting for eureka moments13:26 - finding problems worth solving, creating products that *actually add value 19:43 - formulating the "Tatva Mix"22:03 - Branding and marketing as a eco-friendly company 29:25 - can eco-friendly business be profitable? 35:54 - collaborating w/ businesses and white labelling 37:00 - *Japanese quote and an Indian quote*, innovators curse, importance of pet projects40:19 - from abstract thoughts to products that give phenomenal user experience 41:50 - thoughts on self-discipline as a student turned founder 46:34 - defining success, minimalism 50:48 - PRESPECTIVEShashank NimkarLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssnimkar/)Earth TatvaWebsite ( https://www.earthtatva.com/)Book Recommendations- Steal Like An Artist - The Innovator's DNA- The Idea Factory Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s)Thanks for listening!
This week chatting with Daneesh Majid, author of "The Hyderabadis 1947 To The Present Day" longlisted for the “New Indian Express” Group’s Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman Award in the Best Debut Category. We discussed the hyderabadi identity, the gulf spring, razakars and their portrayal in media, the recent anti-Marwari protest, demise of Urdu and everything in between.
Whether you’re interested in Hyderabad’s history, Urdu literature, South Asian politics, or cultural identity, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective.
Timestamps:
00:00 - intro
01:32 - who is a hyderabadi?
06:40 - exploring bias as a writer
11:29 - thoughts on making a revised edition as new stories pop up
16:59 - thoughts on razakars and their portrayal in media and art
23:05 - the demise of Urdu, reflections on teaching Urdu script
29:30 - nenu telugu, vadu muslim
32:30 - Hyderabad-Pakistan connection post 1947
43:20 - dissecting "The Gulf Returnee" identity and migration stories
52:43 - rise of the "Marwari Go Back" movement
55:01 - is pursuing media/journalism lucrative in 2025?01:08:13 - PRESPECTIVE
Daneesh Majid
Website (https://bydaneeshmajid.wordpress.com/)
Book (The Hyderabadis) (https://rekhtabooks.com/products/the-hyderabadis?srsltid=AfmBOoqq8i2FJlHzlzSot6WEOkxjVcocUa4p8q4W7dJO8FX6NPuOqGe5)
Latest Article (Marwari Go Back) (https://bydaneeshmajid.wordpress.com/2025/08/20/the-print-marwari-go-back-isnt-telanganas-first-outsider-protest-first-came-idli-sambar-go-back/)
Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s)
Thanks for listening!
11 Aug 2025
055// Media, Identity & Cats?! You’ll Never See It the Same Feat. Talat Mazhar
This week chatting with Talat Mazhar, a filmmaker, actor, musician and a content creator. We discussed various schools of acting, how TV commercials are made, the importance of tuning into oneself, our shared love for cats, evolution of media, AI and everything in between. Tune in as he shares his journey!
Timestamps:
00:00 - intro
01:17 - Acting - catharsis, self-discovery and approach to acting
10:30 - Psychology behind tv commercials (Colour Theory Explained)
16:43 - Brain Rot, the need to break the cycle
27:57 - Are cats healers? Why Egyptians prayed to cats?
38:58 - Silver screen-VCR-Television-OTT How media is shaping our identity? Are your desires really yours?
43:35 - Neuralink, Cinderella Syndrome and AI
48:20 - Desi Timeline, Profession vs Occupation and Identity Crisis
53:54 - PRESPECTIVE
Talat Mazhar
Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@talatmazhar/videos)
Books
.Future Shock (http://amazon.in/Future-Shock-Alvin-Toffler/dp/0553277375)
.Anime: The Last Airbender
Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s)
Thanks for listening!
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