What can Indian food teach us about leadership, decision-making, and systems thinking?

In this episode of the Healthcare India Podcast, Dr. Vikram is in conversation with Dinesh Aagrawal—entrepreneur, tax expert, and a deep thinker on Indian food and management.
The discussion travels across unexpected terrain: management lessons hidden in Indian kitchens, supply-chain wisdom drawn from the Mahabharata, insights from Sooraj Barjatya’s films, reflections inspired by Pankaj Udhas, investor behaviour explained through dal makhni, the science of negative food pairing, and what fast food culture reveals about modern execution.
The episode also features a candid debate: sleep vs nutrition—which one truly governs long-term health?

Whether you’re interested in food, management, health, or simply curious about who cooked for millions during the 18 days of the Mahabharata, this episode offers ideas that stay with you long after the audio ends.

In this episod eof the Healthcare India Podcast Dr Vikram is in conversation with Niel Ateem, founder of Multiplier.Agency. Niel is based in Bali and discusses common mistakes made by Healthcare entrepreneurs, including failing to differentiate, focusing on mechanics rather than value, and not paying enough attention to word of mouth.

He then outlines simple steps to help build a powerful healthcare brand.

A must-listen for those starting out on their entrepreneurial journey in healthcare, or those looking to refine their brand positioning.

As alway,s we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with Dr Vikram directly at drvikram@Healthcare-in-india.net or connect with him on LinkedIn.

Every January, millions of people set health resolutions—and most abandon them within weeks. In this episode, Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran reflects on his most significant learning from 2025: real health change doesn’t come from resolutions, it comes from guiding principles that compound over time.

Drawing parallels with financial compounding, he explains why small, consistent health interventions outperform dramatic “big bang” approaches. The episode dives deep into the three most powerful levers for long-term health—sleep, nutrition, and routine monitoring—while framing health as an ecosystem rather than a single habit.

If you’re looking to enter 2026 with a sustainable, science-backed approach to health, this episode is for you.