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Fashion Value Chain
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
Deepak Pareek Wins ‘Best Podcast – Society and Culture' Award at HT Podmasters Awards 2025 for his Podcast – ‘The Chill Hour'
Deepak Pareek, storyteller, media entrepreneur, and the voice behind the much-loved podcast 'The Chill Hour,' has been awarded 'Best Podcast – Society and Culture' at HT Podmasters Awards 2025, India's premier podcasting conclave and awards, dedicated to celebrating the best voices in the industry. This award has added another feather in the cap in Deepak Pareek's heartwarming podcast journey and has further strengthened national presence and recognition which marks a spectacular moment in Deepak Pareek's journey as a content creator dedicated to raw, candid, unfiltered conversations. Deepak Pareek wins Best Podcast – Society and Culture Award at HT Podmasters Awards 2025 for his Podcast – 'The Chill Hour' Created and hosted by Deepak Pareek, 'The Chill Hour' podcast brings together voices across entertainment, entrepreneurship, wellness, and culture for raw, reflective conversations. 'The Chill Hour' podcast has completed 108 episodes and is available on all major audio and video platforms. From producing compelling conversations to building a thriving community of over half a million followers, Deepak Pareek's work continues to bridge storytelling with purpose. With this award, The Chill Hour enters an exciting new chapter, one that promises deeper dialogues, wider reach, and a growing impact on Indias cultural conversation. With the Indian podcasting industry witnessing rapid growth, Podmasters 2025 recognized excellence, fostered industry collaboration and provided a platform for learning and networking. The event had two parts – a conclave and a star-studded awards night. Dynamic forums featuring panel discussions, masterclasses and fireside chats with India's leading podcasters, media professionals, industry experts and honouring outstanding achievements in podcasting across multiple categories happened during the day followed by a gala awards ceremony recognizing creators who have pushed the boundaries of storytelling and audio innovation. Launched with a simple yet powerful vision to create a space for real talk, vulnerability, and personal growth, The Chill Hour Podcast has now become a staple in India's growing podcasting scene. Over the course of more than 100 episodes, Deepak Pareek has hosted a wide range of voices from across industries like bollywood actors, neuroscientists, psychologists, celebrity divorce lawyers, dating coaches, spiritual gurus, etc. Some of the prominent names being Kailash Kher, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Gajraj Rao, Raghav Juyal, cultural icons like Shalini Passi and rising stars from the worlds of sport, comedy, entrepreneurship, and art. His interviews dive deep into topics including mental health, self-improvement, relationships, creator economy, true crime, and modern-day identity that have the power to drive change and create an impact. Reacting to the win, Deepak Pareek said, 'Seriously, this award means so much to me! Its not just about the recognition; its about celebrating real talk and powerful stories. The Chill Hour started as my little passion project, just a quiet spot for genuine chats in a super noisy world. Seeing it grow and touch so many people, and now getting this amazing shout-out, feels totally wild and also really humbling. This ones for all the incredible guests who shared their stories, and every single listener who made time for these conversations. Heres to bringing more such stories to the world, one episode at a time!' Hosted by HT Smartcast and Fever Live, the awards were more than just a celebration. With over 200 nominees across 30+ categories, the event was buzzing with creators, storytellers, celebs and fans of all things spoken and streamed. Whether it was true crime or mental wellness, comedy banter or deep dives into desi culture, every genre found its moment in the spotlight and its voice. At its heart, Podmasters was more than glitz- it was a love letter to creators who've turned voice into an art form and it was clear – podcasts are no longer a niche. They're now pop culture staples, and India's audio icons have officially gone prime-time. Move over influencers- the podcasters are here and they've got something to say (loudly and in Dolby surround). Mumbai's audio scene hit maximum volume as the Podmasters Awards 2025 turned up the dial on glam, grit, and gorgeous gowns. What was once a quiet corner of the internet has officially evolved into a red-carpet-worthy cultural movement. And leading the charge were the ever-radiant Debina Bonnerjee, Gauahar Khan, Rhea Chakraborty, Prajakta Koli, Aahana Kumra, Karishma Tanna, and Yamini Malhotra, proving that podcasts might be audio-only, but the style is all visual drama.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Tarn Taran: Ransom calls land two in police net in 3 cases
The Punjab Police have solved three ransom call cases in Tarn Taran and arrested two accused, said senior superintendent of police (SSP) Deepak Pareek on Sunday. The Punjab Police have solved three ransom call cases in Tarn Taran and arrested two accused, said senior superintendent of police (SSP) Deepak Pareek on Sunday. (HT Photo) In the first case, Nishan Singh and Gursewak Singh alias Saba were arrested. The complainant, a resident of Jagatpura and a farmer, had given 4.25 acres of land on lease to his uncle Nishan Singh for the past 12 years. Recently, he decided to take the land back and started cultivating it himself. This led to a dispute. The complainant reportedly received WhatsApp calls with threats to his life and demands for extortion. The caller claimed to be a gangster. Investigations revealed that the caller was Gursewak Singh alias Saba, who was in contact with Nishan Singh. The threats were made by Gursewak under Nishan's directions. They demanded extortion, said Pareek. In another case, Mandeep Singh, currently in Dubai and related to someone from the complainant's village. He, along with associates, was trying to extort money. Legal proceedings including Look Out Circular (LOC) have been initiated. In the third case, the complainant, a resident of Bhikhiwind, received WhatsApp calls where an unknown person claiming to be a gangster threatened to kill his family if ₹ 20 lakh was not paid. He said, 'Investigations revealed the accused as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi alias Panchi, residing in Dubai for the past 8 years and last visited Punjab about 2.5 years ago. He used the gangster name to scare and extort money. LOC has been issued to arrest the accused'. 'All three cases are under investigation. Police are working on uncovering gang connections, financial trails, and identifying additional associates. More arrests are expected', he added.
Fashion Value Chain
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
The Chill Hour Hits 100 Episodes: Deepak Pareek's Podcast Celebrates a Century of Stories, Vulnerability, and Voice
India's podcasting scene marks a landmark moment as 'The Chill Hour', the soulful, no-filters podcast hosted by creator and entrepreneur Deepak Pareek, releases its 100th episode, celebrating a journey built on honesty, depth, and connection which is a milestone moment for one of India's most authentic digital shows, 100 episodes in and just getting started. The Chill Hour Podcast by Deepak Pareek completes 100 episodes Since its inception, The Chill Hour has grown into one of India's most beloved independent podcasts, with over 4 lakh followers across platforms and a loyal listener base that spans generations and geographies. What began as an intimate space for candid conversations has evolved into a genre-defying show that explores everything from the personal to the profound. The podcast has featured a wide range of voices, including Bollywood icons like Gajraj Rao and Adah Sharma, youth culture leaders like Raghav Juyal and Avika Gor, and niche powerhouses like Sneh Rana, Tridha Choudhury, Pavail Gulati, Atul Khatri, Shalini Passi, Sameeksha Takke, and Niharicka Singh. With appearances from comedians, cricketers, creators, and changemakers, The Chill Hour has become a rare space where vulnerability meets versatility. The 100-episode catalogue reflects the show's incredible thematic depth. Listeners have tuned in for episodes that span self-growth, content strategy, productivity, mental health, relationships, and modern dating, to women's health, skincare, cricket, entrepreneurship, law, society, culture, and even true crime, AI, and the future of tech. Each conversation is a window into topics that are often underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream media. 'This milestone is a moment to pause, reflect, and thank the listeners who made this journey possible,' says Deepak. 'These 100 episodes are not just numbers, they're 100 deep dives into the lives, minds, and hearts of some truly incredible people.' To mark the occasion, the podcast features Ankur Warikoo in its centennial episode, one of India's most respected voices on mindfulness, money, and meaning. His episode continues the show's ethos of open, grounded, and growth-focused dialogue. Outside of the studio, Deepak, Impact 30 under 30 award winner, 11x TEDx speaker, media entrepreneur, content creator, podcast host, keynote speaker & storyteller, continues to amplify meaningful narratives through Iceberg Creations, his media production company. He has been speaker at leading institutions like IIT Kanpur, IIM Calcutta, and IIT Kharagpur, offering fresh perspectives on storytelling, digital culture, and staying authentic in the age of algorithms. Recently, Deepak Pareek won the Best Show Host Award in the Arts & Entertainment Category in India Audio Summit & Awards 2025 for his Podcast 'The Chill Hour' which marks a defining moment in Pareek's journey as a content creator dedicated to meaningful, unfiltered conversations and has earned national recognition for Deepak Pareek's heartfelt podcast journey. As The Chill Hour enters a new phase, fans can expect regional expansions, on-ground experiences, and new formats, all rooted in the show's founding promise: real people, real stories, real impact. Episode 100 of The Chill Hour featuring Ankur Warikoo is now streaming on all major platforms.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Mock drills, blackout rehearsals conducted at several locations in Punjab
Chandigarh, Authorities conducted mock drills and blackout rehearsals at several locations in Punjab on Wednesday as part of the nationwide mega civil defence exercise. Mock drills, blackout rehearsals conducted at several locations in Punjab The exercise simulated emergency scenarios such as fire break out and mock rescue operations were carried out in Ferozepur, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Bathinda, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Patiala, Pathankot, Barnala and Mohali. During the blackout rehearsals, air raid warning sirens were activated and electricity remained shut in Mohali and Chandigarh for 10 minutes from 7.30 pm. At other places in Punjab, timings of blackout rehearsals differed. It was from 8.30pm to 8.40 pm in Sangrur, from 8 pm to 8.30 pm in Ludhiana and from 9 to 9.30 pm in Ferozepur. Electricity was cut in markets and malls during the blackout rehearsals, while hospitals and medical institutions were spared from power outages, officials said. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs had directed all states and Union Territories to conduct mock drills on Wednesday in view of the "new and complex threats" that have emerged amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Officials said the drills were aimed at evaluating and enhancing the efficacy of emergency response mechanisms in real-time situations. Scenes of volunteers enacting as injured being taken on stretchers to ambulances, fire being doused, and people rushing to safer places played out during the mock drills. The drill saw coordinated participation from multiple agencies including the fire and emergency services, police, health department, municipal corporation and disaster management authorities. Additionally, trained volunteers from the Civil Defence, National Service Scheme and National Cadet Corps also participated in the exercise. In Mohali, the mock drill was carried out at a mall. Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Pareek said people were asked to cooperate to create awareness about ways to deal with real-time emergencies. "Whatever instructions issued by the district administration, the Army or paramilitary forces should be followed," he said. Assuring that the district police were fully geared up to tackle emergency situations with the help of other departments, Pareek warned rumour-mongers against creating panic. People must trust only the information from official sources, he said. Mohali Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal ruled out apprehensions of any untoward situation in the district but said the authorities are keeping a watchful eye. She also said the air space in the district has been closed till further orders. In Ludhiana, the mock drill focused on fire safety and rescue operations at Verka Milk Plant on Ferozepur Road to bolster preparedness for potential emergencies. Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that such exercises are proactive measures to enhance safety and preparedness. The drill commenced at 4 pm with an alarm, prompting swift coordination among multiple agencies including the National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade, district administration, municipal corporation, police, health department, civil defence and NCC. In Chandigarh, civil defence mock drills were held simultaneously at three locations including Inter-State Bus Terminal-17. The drills simulated high-intensity emergency scenarios. Chandigarh Union Territory's Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, Home Secretary Mandeep Brar, Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur and other senior officials from Chandigarh Administration monitored the drill. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mock drills conducted at several locations in Punjab
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Authorities on Wednesday conducted mock drills at several locations in Punjab as part of the nationwide mega civil defence exercise. Mock drills simulating emergency scenarios, like fire emergencies, and rescue operations were performed in Ferozepur, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Bathinda, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Patiala, Pathankot, Barnala and Union Ministry of Home Affairs had asked all states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday due to the "new and complex threats" that have emerged amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror said the drills were aimed at evaluating and enhancing the efficacy of emergency response mechanisms in real-time of volunteers enacting as injured being taken on stretchers to ambulances, fire being doused, and people rushing to safer places played out during the mock mock drill saw coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the fire and emergency services, police, health department, municipal corporation, and disaster management trained volunteers from the Civil Defence, National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) also participated in the Mohali, the mock drill was carried out at a Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Pareek said the people were asked to cooperate to create awareness about ways to deal with real-time emergencies."Whatever instructions issued by the district administration, the Army or paramilitary forces should be followed," he Ludhiana, the mock drill focused on fire safety and rescue operations at Verka Milk Plant on Ferozepur Road to bolster preparedness for potential Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that such exercises are proactive measures to enhance safety and exercise aimed to equip the public and authorities with the skills to handle crises drill commenced at 4 pm with an alarm, prompting swift coordination among multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade, district administration, municipal corporation, police, health department, civil defence, and NCC.
