Biriyani for Thought
About Us
Welcome to Biriyani for Thought! Here, we discuss everything new and interesting from the fields of tech, business, productivity and relationships. Just like our favourite dish, Biriyani, our conversations involve a wide range of thought-provoking ingredients (ideas) cooked together in one pot - just some food for thought really, or rather - some Biriyani for thought!
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 21
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
Scrolling Through Netflix and The 3-Fold Problem
Summary
In this episode of Biriyani For Thought, we're discussing our thoughts on a modern pandemic - the abundance of content. We share our personal opinions, from endlessly scrolling through Netfli…
The Good, Bad & Ugly Business Models
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In this episode of Biriyani For Thought, we're geeking out over business models! We'll share our personal favourites, from the innovative startups disrupting industries to the tried-and-true …
Why Are Digicams on the Comeback?
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In this episode of Biriyani for Thought, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we explore the resurgence of "retro tech." We delve into the surprising comeback of digicams, dumb phones…
Side Hustles: From Lemonade Stands to Clothing Brands
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In this episode of Biriyani for Thought, we're diving into the world of side hustles. Join us as we share our personal experiences, successes, failures, and lessons learned along the way. We'l…
Adult Friendships & Forming Meaningful Connections
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In this episode of Biriyani for Thought, we delve into the complexities of adult friendships. We explore the evolving nature of these bonds as we navigate relationships and personal growth. W…
Can Movies Be More Than Just Entertainment?
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In this episode of Biriyani For Thought, we dive into the captivating world of cinema. Join us as we share our all-time favourite movies, spanning genres and eras, and offer recommendations f…
Bye Siri, Hello Apple Intelligence | WWDC Unpacked
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In today's episode, we took a deep dive into Apple's recent WWDC 2024 event. We explored the exciting announcements and unpacked what they might mean for the future of tech. Whether you're an…
How We Can Transform Our Everyday Addictions For The Better
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In today's episode of Biriyani for Thought, we welcomed Thiru to the podcast. We took a deep dive into the complex world of addiction - exploring what addiction really means and how it has im…
Welcome to Season 2!
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We're back with a second season of Biriyani For Thought that's spicier and even more insightful than the first! Mukund and Shavin are returning as your favourite hosts, and this time, Thiru j…
What Do You Pay For When You Buy An iPhone?
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we asked the question “Why are Apple products so expensive?” in response to the launch of the iPhone 15 series and accessories. We compare competitor products, …
Conversation: The 'Which Flag Is It?' Game (Part 2)
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we continued our conversation with Anna and Chelsia on the topic of coloured relationship flags. We finished the 'Which Flag Is It?' game with more prompts for …
Conversation: The 'Which Flag Is It?' Game (Part 1)
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we welcomed Anna and Chelsia onto the show to discuss the concept of red, green and beige (and orange?) flags. We started our conversation about our personal de…
Current Menu: The Weeknd, iPhone 15 and Beige Flags
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we introduced ‘Current Menu’! We switched-up our usual structure for a more spontaneous and conversational episode, focused on exploring topics of interest in c…
Why Do We Pay to Build IKEA Furniture Ourselves?
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we discussed the modern phenomenon of the ‘IKEA Effect’. We traced the origins of this term to several journal articles, and analysed the behavioural science be…
Are We Throwing AI Around Too Much?
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we discussed whether AI is being overused in recent technologies, and how the term ‘AI’ is sometimes misused in current society. We started our conversation wit…
Conversation: A Deep Dive Into the 5 Love Languages
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we are joined by a close friend of ours, Rakesh, to investigate the concept of ‘Love Languages’. First, we introduced the 5 different Love Languages, actionable…
Why Did It Take 50 Years to Return to the Moon?
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we posed the question "Why did we stop going to the moon?". We began our conversation by discussing the 1960’s Apollo lunar missions, its associated costs and t…
Aristotle, Instagram Close Friends and the 7 Friends Theory
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we reflected on our personal friendship experiences by discussing both the 7 Friends theory and Aristotle’s theory about friendship. We posed questions to each …
Should we Tweet or Thread? A Dilemma for Emerging Creators
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we discussed the topical debate of Twitter vs Threads, from the viewpoint of emerging creators beginning to form a social presence. We talked about the current …
Try Galaxy, Move to iOS and Marketing on Competitor Platforms
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Today on Biriyani for Thought, we discussed an emerging form of digital advertising - marketing on competitor platforms, through the lens of two modern apps - Try Galaxy (by Samsung, for iOS)…