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Teen Taal hits a century with live podcast celebration in Pune
MUMBAI: Aaj Tak Radio’s Teen Taal brought its signature blend of satire, storytelling, and spirited banter to a live audience in Pune, celebrating the recording of its landmark 100 episode. Held at MIT University of Art, Design and Technology, the special event drew fans from across the city’s vibrant student community and beyond.
On 29 April 2025, the podcast’s trio of hosts—Kamlesh Kishore Singh (Tau), Kuldeep Mishra (Sardaar), and Asif Khan (Khan Cha)—delivered a memorable evening that swung between hilarity and heartfelt reflection. Their chemistry and knack for turning everyday quirks into laugh-out-loud insights struck a deep chord with the audience.
The event, hosted over high tea, offered fans an intimate setting to engage with their favourite podcasters up close. Audience members described the experience as both hilarious and heartwarming, relishing the rare chance to see Teen Taal come alive off the airwaves.
The 100 episode is slated for release on 18 April at 8 pm on Aaj Tak Radio’s official platform, giving fans around the globe a chance to tune in. The Pune celebration was presented by Reliance Trends, with 8PM Premium Black packaged drinking water as associate sponsor.
Since its debut, Teen Taal has risen to become India’s top-ranked Hindi podcast, leading charts on Apple Podcasts and other major platforms. With its unique voice, blend of humour, and cultural commentary, the show continues to build a devoted listener base, episode after episode.
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UP govt, HGS unit to skill one lakh youth in digital push
MoU targets jobs, training and future ready talent across state
MUMBAI: Government of Uttar Pradesh has joined hands with OneOTT Intertainment Limited, the broadband arm of Hinduja Global Solutions, to train one lakh youth, signalling a fresh push towards jobs in the digital economy.
The memorandum of understanding, signed with the Employment Department Uttar Pradesh, aims to bridge the gap between skills and industry needs while opening up employment pathways for young people across the state.
The agreement was formalised by principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram and whole-time director, Hinduja Global Solutions and MD and CEO, OneOTT Intertainment Limited, Vynsley Fernandes, in the presence of labour minister Anil Rajbhar.
Under the partnership, OneOTT Intertainment Limited will roll out training programmes, workshops and knowledge-sharing platforms designed to equip youth with skills aligned to a rapidly digitising economy. The initiative will also include research inputs, technical guidance and policy-level support to ensure effective execution.
Principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram, said, “This collaboration will help align skill development programmes with actual industry needs and prepare the youth of Uttar Pradesh for emerging opportunities in the digital services sector.”
Hinduja Global Solutions whole-time director, and OneOTT Intertainment Limited MD and CEO Vynsley Fernandes said, “India’s progress is closely linked to strengthening the capabilities of its young workforce. At HGS, we see skills evolving alongside technology, and partnerships like this help build a stronger digital ecosystem.”
The state government will facilitate coordination across departments and institutions, ensuring the programmes reach the right audiences and deliver measurable outcomes.
As digital infrastructure expands and technology reshapes job markets, initiatives like this are positioning skill development not just as training, but as a gateway to opportunity for the next generation.
