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What if the India we know today was only a fraction of the India that existed a century ago? On this episode of 3 Techies Banter, we sit down with Sam Dalrymple — Scottish historian, author and co-founder of Project Dastaan — to explore the forgotten histories, borders and cultural connections that shaped modern South Asia. Sam's book Shattered Lands looks beyond the familiar story of Partition in 1947 and explores the multiple ruptures that transformed the subcontinent. From one Indian Empire passport becoming 12 different national identities to the forgotten separation of Burma in 1937, this conversation challenges the way we have been taught to understand India's history. Sam also shares the deeply personal story of reconnecting his friend Sparsh with his ancestral village in Pakistan — and with the family of the man who had protected his grandfather during the violence of Partition. This is a conversation about history, identity, technology, memory, borders and the stories that disappear when we only look at history through today's map. 0:00 Highlights of the Episode4:03 Sam Dalrymple: Uncovering Hidden Narratives6:28 Growing Up Amidst Ancient Layers12:09 The Linguistic Bridge: Sanskrit and Persian22:35 Project Dastan: Reconnecting Divided Families40:55 Inspiring a New Generation of Historians If you enjoyed this episode, like, share and subscribe to 3 Techies Banter for more conversations at the intersection of technology, culture, history and ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What exactly is an AI token—and why should you care? You may have never consciously thought about tokens, but you've probably experienced their impact: hitting usage limits, slower AI responses, or unexpectedly high AI bills. In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, Sheetal, Samiran and Nilesh break down the world of AI tokens in simple, practical terms. From understanding how LLMs tokenize your prompts to exploring context windows, reasoning, AI costs and enterprise consumption, this conversation explains what is happening behind the scenes every time you interact with an AI model. If you're using ChatGPT, Claude, Grok or other LLMs regularly, this episode will help you understand what happens behind the scenes and how to use AI more efficiently. Watch till the end for a fascinating discussion on why AI may not always be cheaper than humans. #AITokens #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #Claude #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #LLM #AIFinOps #PromptEngineering #3TechiesBanter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk — genius, disruptor, or dangerous monopolist? In this episode of 3 Techies Banter podcast, we dive deep into Musk’s audacious ventures: SpaceX, Starlink, and XAI. From reusable rockets to orbital data centers powered by the sun, Musk’s vision is reshaping industries — but also raising tough questions about risk, monopoly, and government dependency. 🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode: How Musk reinvested his PayPal fortune into rockets and cars The first principles thinking behind SpaceX and the Boring Company Why SpaceX is more than a rocket company — it’s rockets, telecom, and compute Starlink’s paradox: more users, but declining ARPU The $75B SpaceX IPO and its implications for retail investors Risks of governments depending on private infrastructure The dangers of personality-driven valuations 💡 Whether you admire Musk or remain skeptical, this episode will make you think about the future of tech, space, and economics. 👉 Tune in, share your thoughts, and remember: walk into investments with your eyes wide open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you know tech? Think again. In Episode 17 of the 3TB Podcast, Nilesh, Sheetal, and Samiran take on the internet’s most popular tech myths — and bust them wide open. From kissing the Blarney Stone to clearing apps, incognito mode, rice-drying phones, 5G paranoia, battery “love languages,” and even the infamous tabs vs spaces debate, this episode separates fact from fiction with humour and clarity. 🔍 What you’ll learn: Why clearing apps drains more power than it saves The truth about incognito mode (spoiler: you’re not invisible) Why rice won’t save your wet phone — but cat litter might 5G radiation myths debunked The real way to care for lithium-ion batteries Why deleting files doesn’t mean they’re gone forever HTTPS padlock myths and phishing dangers Signal bars vs actual speed explained 💡 Our mission: To help you separate privacy from paranoia, security from symbolism, and science from superstition. 👉 Listen, laugh, and learn — and remember: trust no one… especially not WhatsApp University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a technology professional returns from France, gets fascinated by the world of beverages, and builds one of India's most influential alcobev platforms? In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, we sit down with Vikram Achanta, Founder of Tulleeho, to explore the evolution of India's alcohol and hospitality industry - from the early days of internet entrepreneurship to the rise of Indian craft spirits, premium cocktails, and world-class single malts. Vikram shares the origin story of Tulleeho, how a simple idea to review bars turned into a pioneering business, why the dot-com model failed, and how the company successfully pivoted into one of India's most respected beverage education and consulting brands. We also discuss: The early internet boom and bust Building communities before social media existed How alcohol trends emerge and spread India's gin and tequila revolution The rise of Indian single malts Consumer behavior in premium beverages What it takes to launch your own alcohol brand today Whether you're a startup founder, marketer, entrepreneur, beverage enthusiast, or simply curious about how trends are created, this episode offers fascinating insights into business, branding, hospitality, and innovation. #3TechiesBanter #VikramAchanta #Tulleeho #IndianWhisky #CraftGin #StartupStories #HospitalityIndustry #AlcoholBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BeverageIndustry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices