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Real Talk With Smriti Notani

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Hey there! I’m Smriti Notani AKA Real Girl on the interwebs (@realgirlco). I welcome you with a puja ki thaali and appropriately coy looks to my podcast – Real Talk. A lifestyle writer and blogger by profession, I was born with a penchant for keeping it real. On this podcast, I plan to cover topics that are a part of every Indian's life but are mostly unaddressed; in my own filmy, millennial, pop culture referenced way of course! Join me on my quest to quell the silence around our daily stru ...
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At the beginning of autumn, along with white flowers and cotton clouds, Pujo also arrives in Bengal. This festival is like a kaleidoscope where people from all walks of life come together to add their bits of colour to create a carnival which has achieved world-wide recognition. Durga Puja has been declared as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Asian Paints Sharad Shamman is a pioneer since 1985 in celebrating and honouring the best Pujo celebrations in respect of art, ta ...
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For the number of hours we spend on the 'gram, we sure don't talk about its safety and impact enough! Imagine my delight when Natasha Jog, the Head of Public Policy at Instagram graced my show to chat all things digital - from doom-scrolling to dirty pictures. In a refreshingly candid conversation, I asked her everything on my mind (propriety be da…
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A Story that travels back four decades. Asian Paints Sharad Samman campaign – Shuddha Shuchi, Sustho Ruchi. A line penned by Poet Subhash Mukhopadhyay, beautifully expressed the essence of the grand Bengali festival. Purity of devotion and art - an idea by Asian Paints Sharad Samman sculpted a new dimension in Durga Puja. Thirty eight years have pa…
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Days of Durga Puja are a free pass to enjoy food, whatever the age or generation. Good food and Durga Puja are inseparable. Bengalis are not only fond of food. Music and songs are also an integral part of Durga Puja. It is with a song that we welcome Goddess Durga on the early morning of Mahalaya. Arrival of Asian Paints Sharad Shamman in 1985 brou…
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Durga Puja had evolved from a festival for aristocrats to a festival of commoners like us. The British era also witnessed revolution in the festival over the years! In the year 1790, a group of 12 friends at Guptipara in Hooghly decided to make Durga Puja, a festival for everyone. Which is today’s ‘BaaroYaari’ puja. The Swadeshi movement was at its…
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In 1610, the Durga Puja of the Roy Chowdhury family began. 400 years have passed, and even today the glory of Roy Chowdhury house has not faded. In the course of time from rituals to decoration much has changed in Durga Puja but the grand festival keeps on adding colour, enriches life and sparks new ideas. Asian Paints has gladly celebrated the fes…
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Along with the mythological narrative of Durga Puja, there are a thousand and one other stories surrounding this illustrious festival. In this episode, Nrisingho Prasad Bhaduri, a renowned historian and Indologist, tells us more about the festival. Apart from the Puranas, there are intriguing stories surrounding this Bengal folk festival. Asian Pai…
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The celebration of Durga Puja reflects various aspects of life for Bengal and Bengalis. It is a vibrant celebration of life and livelihood that leaves an imprint on our culture, tradition, and folklore that spans cities, villages, and time. Asian Paints has enthusiastically supported the festival since its inception, giving rise to Sharad Samman, w…
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Sorry I've been MIA! I've spoken candidly about what I've really been up to, let you into my professional life a little more than before, and also mused about life in a creative career and the need to be financially stable. Do tune in and tell me if you kinda sorta get it?! On a brighter note, I'm conducting an intensive 3 day podcasting workshop o…
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Omicron caught up with me just as the new year rang in but thankfully I've recovered well. I just wanted any of you currently dealing with covid to get some hope, some tips to recover well, and some nice suggestions of shows to watch! Wish you all a very happy and healthy new year. I do hope this is the year we finally bid goodbye to this pandemic …
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This is an episode I've been waiting to make for a looooong time! I'm finally introducing my other podcast to you - and it's a project I've poured my heart and soul into. It's a Jio Saavn Original and it's called 'Keeping It Real With Smriti Notani'. It's a chat show format and I've got some really cool guests on it (if I may say so myself) I would…
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To record an episode that has zero cuss words and even lesser existential angst is unusual for me. But you see, I had to behave because I was in Maasi Mode. Joining me today is 9-Year-Old Veer Garg, my sister's son and also my favourite person in the whole wide world. I love how honest he is while also being articulate and wise. If you enjoyed list…
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Self-care goes beyond retail therapy and skincare (though I too am known to not be able to resist the charms of some good old pampering). I promise you these self-care tips are curated by me and are tried and tested AND life changing! Don't knock it till you've tried it, okay? And when you do - come tell me what you thought :) Find me on Instagram:…
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On the anniversary of the first Gay Pride March ever held (1970) I present to you this episode on how to be a good ally to those who belong to the LGBTQ+ community. My wonderful friend Om who not only belongs to the community but serves as a vocal advocate too dropped into the podcast to eloquently share some pearls of wisdom and deconstruct allysh…
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The podcasting community has come together to raise funds in tandem with Give India for those affected by Covid 19. Please consider donating here: https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/podforchange-covid-relief-fund There are many who still need our help and we hope to do our best to support them. This initiative is called #PODFORCHANGE and…
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A sensitive episode with honest life updates where I reveal my fears, coping mechanisms, and mental health struggles during the second wave of the Coronavirus. Made with the sole intention of connecting and checking in on you. Hope you are doing well and staying safe. I'm sending so much love your way. Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.inst…
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Part of the human experience is to live, love, and learn. But do we ever truly learn? Well, we could, if we become more self aware. In this episode, I bring to you 5 relationship mistakes (romantic or platonic or familial) that you are probably making. Tune in and definitely let me know what you thought. You can reach me at https://www.instagram.co…
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The way we do life - relationships, career movies, friendships, et al - is so different in our twenties versus our thirties. Don't you think? This is a topic I ponder on often and have finally sat to talk about, in my own unfiltered potty-mouthed way of course. Do tune in and let me know what you think! I'd love to hear your opinion. Find me on Ins…
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Join me as I bid goodbye to the year that was with some newly acquired wisdom, some expletives (because erm, hello, it's me!), some truth bombs and a lot of hope for the year to come. Happy New Year! Here's sending you all my REAL love!Website: www.realgirl.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realgirlco/Email: smritinotani@gmail.com…
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In today's milieu, can we possibly ignore the power of building our personal brand? Whether you need to amp up your profile in the job market or you are an entrepreneur here are some REAL tips that ought to help you while you take your first steps. Feel free to interact with me on Instagram: @realgirlcoConnect with me on email: realgirlco@gmail.com…
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It's a very Indian thing to not reveal 'ghar ki baatein' but it's about time we normalize family drama instead of living in shame. It's fairly common to not get along with a family member because after all, life is not a Sooraj Barjatya movie so I figured some Real Talk on the subject was looong overdue!…
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I had put out a Google form on Instagram where anyone could anonymously ask me anything about, well, anything! And a barrage of questions came in - some good ones on love and life and all its beautiful messiness. This episode is part 2 in the series and no points for guessing that I kept it REAL. Tune in!…
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I had put out a Google form on Instagram where anyone could anonymously ask me anything about, well, anything! And a barrage of questions came in - some good ones on love and life and all its beautiful messiness. This episode had me answering them seriously and no points for guessing that I kept it REAL. Tune in!…
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Nothing about any of the many crises the world is facing right now feels normal yet the term 'new normal' has been thrown around so much recently that I felt it needs to be addressed. In this episode, I keep it real about everything that we need to keep in mind while we navigate this new season of our lives.…
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In the midst of a global pandemic, we may not be able to go outside but that's all the more reason to go within. The lockdown will end sooner or later, but getting to know ourselves will hold us in good stead for the rest of our lives.על ידי Smriti Notani | Real Girl
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The kind of time we are getting with our partners right now is unprecedented so let's make the most of it, no? My husband joins me in this episode to let you know simple things we are doing to stay sane, happy, in sync, and in love during the great lockdown of 2020!על ידי Smriti Notani | Real Girl
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In the times of a global pandemic, let's recognize our privilege. We are home and we are safe; let's focus on that. This will all be a distant memory soon, promise! Till then, here's a whole list of ideas for things you can do during this lockdown to keep yourself happy, busy, and entertained. I hope you get inspired. Lots of love - Real Girl…
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In general, the world would be a much better place if every single one of us learned to live a more creatively fulfilling life. But now more than ever, in these bleak times of coronavirus, social distancing and self-quarantine - it's important to channel our energies creatively for our own happiness and sanity.…
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Coaxed my husband to join me on this super special episode to talk about healthy long term relationships and what makes them tick! We delve into this topic with examples from our own lives and keep it very real as always.על ידי Smriti Notani | Real Girl
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They say failure is the stepping stone to success but when you're down in the dumps, quotes like these don't really help. In this episode, I take you through the steps that might actually help you survive failure and build a new perspective.על ידי Smriti Notani | Real Girl
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I know a lot of people don't believe in resolutions but I still do! Of course, I have my own way of keeping it real even with resolutions and I've shared that with you in this episode. A new beginning and a new chance to get it right, that's how I'd like to look at it. Happy New Year and lots of love!…
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The festive season can bring with it joy, hope, and light but not for someone who's going through a hard time. This episode is dedicated to those of you who are going through something at the moment and are feeling isolated and zoned out. Tune in for some real advice on how to deal!על ידי Smriti Notani | Real Girl
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If we are really honest with ourselves, procrastination is a habit many of us struggle with daily. As an independent content creator, who would know this better than me? In this episode, I've shared a list of hacks that have helped me combat procrastination to a large extent and I'm sure it'll help you too!…
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There is a distinct difference between friendships when you are younger and when you are a little bit older. Yet, no one talks about navigating the unique world of adult friendships. In this episode, I keep it very real about how to keep good quality friendships around in your life. They add so much value and shouldn't be taken for granted. Adult f…
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