Ashish Ranjan Talks

Ashish Ranjan Talks

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Ashish Ranjan Talks is a weekly Podcast on careers, Technology, and Problem Solving. It's a relaxed fun talk session. We have guests all across the world who are best at what they do and have plenty to share.

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The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything | ART Podcast Ep. 198

Dec 31st, 2025 12:03 AM

🎙 Ashish Ranjan – Former Scientist at ISRO & BARC, Career Coach, and Author.From barely passing subjects until the age of 18 to earning a 9.57 GPA in Mechanical Engineering, my journey led me to India’s premier nuclear program at Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) working in the field of Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactors and later to securing AIR-4 in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) national entrance exam to join India's space program as a scientist – Specializing in Liquid propulsion rocket engines. This path stands as living proof that ordinary is the father of extraordinary.📚 Immerse yourself in fascinating stories drawn from the life of someone who has worked at the highest levels of India’s research ecosystem — from Scientific Officer at the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to Scientist at ISRO. 📘 The Boy Who Did Not Sign – A gripping fictionalized tale inspired by my own experiences, exploring ambition, setbacks, relationship dynamics, and the pursuit of passion.🛒 Get your copy now (Paperback + eBook): https://amzn.eu/d/2YQzUxiAs a skilled and experienced engineer across multiple industries, I share real-world insights, actionable career strategies, and meaningful reflections through my podcasts and writing.🎧 Tune in to my Podcasts:– Ashish Ranjan Talks (English) https://www.youtube.com/@ashishtorq– Momentum Podcast (हिंदी) https://www.youtube.com/@ashishtorqhindi____________________________⭐️ Qualifications of Ashish Ranjan:➡ Mechanical Engineer➡ BARC 2017: Selected & Joined➡ Degree in Nuclear Science & Engineering from BARC Training School➡ Former Scientific Officer at the Department of Atomic Energy➡ IIT Bombay RA AIR-10: Selected for Master in Mechanical Design➡ Indian Space Research Organization 2018 AIR-4➡ Former ISRO scientist➡ Podcasts: ART & Momentum____________________________________Ashish Ranjan:📸 Instagram:Personal: @ashish_torq | https://www.instagram.com/ashish_torq/ART Podcast: @ashishranjantalks | https://www.instagram.com/ashishranjantalks/🜸 Website: https://ashishtorq.com🎥 For podcast clips: https://www.youtube.com/@ashishranjantalks📘 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ashishtorq🖇 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashishtorq🐥 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashishtorq🕺🏻 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashishtorq📫 Join Torq Broadcast on Telegram for fastest updates: http://t.me/torqbroadcast______________________________Time StampsIntro 0:001. Average to Extraordinary Mindset 2:332. Success and Failure are the same 13:023. How toppers perform great consistently 16:494. You are wrong about your Probability of success 24:425. What if you are failing at exam for 5 years 32:176. My religious/ spiritual beliefs 35:227. What books do I read 38:468. Manage Multiple things like a pro 51:159. Updates about my next book 56:1210. How to choose the right Tier 2, Tier 3 college 56:40–––––––––––––––––––––🎙️Ashish Ranjan Talks (Podcast):📼 Video Versions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeihN2T6Lt2HetHiE-GBId4H5936RnMNi🔊 Audio Versions:1. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZcO1ZDQLC1OyWiZFO7yus2. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/ashish-ranjan/id15247847023. Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80YWY5MTEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz4. Amazon music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd5b52b7-b669-47ee-8c40-bc2d194dc547/ashish-ranjan-talks5. Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1524784702/ashish-ranjan6. iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ashish-ranjan-talks-1115541587. Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id15305828. Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/32WL9. Radio Public: https://play.radiopublic.com/ashish-ranjan-G7XwMp10. Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/ashish-ranjanAlso Available on all the other audio platforms. Search for "Ashish Ranjan Talks"___________________________#Podcast #Careerguidance #TheBoyWho

Strong Resume, GATE and Beyond: Turning Challenges into Career Opportunities | ART Ep. 197

Dec 7th, 2025 4:20 AM

Ashish Ranjan is an ex-ISRO, ex- BARC Scientist. He has spent the past 5 years writing a book on his experience of getting selected and working in India's Nuclear program and how he worked his way up into India's space program despite his poor academic background. Ashish had scored 53/100 in Mathematics and 61/100 in Physics on his 12th boards. He had even failed Physics in his 11th Standard. Ashish never got admitted to top universities for his B.Tech. like IITs or NITs. Yet, he made his way into India's two of the largest research organizations as a Scientist and got selected for Masters program in IIT Bombay. He has recently published a Book, "The Boy Who Did Not Sign" which is a fictional story inspired by a true event in Ashish's life in BARC and his road to securing an AIR-4 in ISRO national level Entrance Exam. The book is about pursuing a dream career despite our limitations and disadvantages, about relationship dynamics we all face, and about doing the right thing. The Boy Who Did Not Sign is now published worldwide (Paperback + eBook).–––––––––––––––––––📙 Get a copy of Ashish's Book, The Boy Who Did Not Sign: https://amzn.eu/d/2YQzUxi____________________________📞You may register for a 1:1 Personal Consultation session with Ashish here: https://www.ashishtorq.com/services🗣️Improve Spoken English in 30 days by joining Art of Speaking by Ashish ranjan here: https://www.ashishtorq.com/challenge-page/art-of-speaking____________________________⭐️ Qualifications of Ashish Ranjan:➡ Mechanical Engineer➡ BARC 2017: Selected & Joined➡ Degree in Nuclear Science & Engineering from BARC Training School➡ Former Scientific Officer at the Department of Atomic Energy➡ IIT Bombay RA AIR-10: Selected for Master in Mechanical Design➡ Indian Space Research Organization 2018 AIR-4➡ Former ISRO scientist➡ Podcasts: ART & Momentum____________________________________Ashish Ranjan:📸 Instagram:Personal: @ashish_torq | https://www.instagram.com/ashish_torq/ART Podcast: @ashishranjantalks | https://www.instagram.com/ashishranjantalks/🜸 Website: https://ashishtorq.com🎥 For podcast clips: https://www.youtube.com/@ashishranjantalks📘 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ashishtorq🖇 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashishtorq______________________________Time Stamps:1. Reality of competitive exams 0:002. Who should prepare for GATE 3:173. Average students can top GATE (Myth buster) 8:594. How much time does GATE take 13:005. Building your Resume for Industry 20:156. GATE Rank vs Opportunities 22:287. What skills to learn for strong resume 27:348. Dark days and struggling phase 38:379. What if you don’t settle down 49:12–––––––––––––––––––––🎙️Ashish Ranjan Talks (Podcast):📼 Video Versions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeihN2T6Lt2HetHiE-GBId4H5936RnMNi🔊 Audio Versions:1. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZcO1ZDQLC1OyWiZFO7yus2. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/ashish-ranjan/id15247847023. Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80YWY5MTEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz4. Amazon music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd5b52b7-b669-47ee-8c40-bc2d194dc547/ashish-ranjan-talks5. Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1524784702/ashish-ranjan6. iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ashish-ranjan-talks-1115541587. Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id15305828. Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/32WL9. Radio Public: https://play.radiopublic.com/ashish-ranjan-G7XwMp10. Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/ashish-ranjanAlso Available on all the other audio platforms. Search for "Ashish Ranjan Talks"___________________________Subscribe to Stay Up to Date | Like to support___________________________#Resume #GATE #Career

Life after ISRO | AIR-4, IIT Bombay, ex-DAE, ex-ISRO Scientist | ART Podcast Ep. 196

Nov 29th, 2025 4:00 AM

Ashish Ranjan is an ex-ISRO, ex- BARC Scientist. He has spent the past 5 years writing a book on his experience of getting selected and working in India's Nuclear program and how he worked his way up into India's space program despite his poor academic background. Ashish had scored 53/100 in Mathematics and 61/100 in Physics on his 12th boards. He had even failed Physics in his 11th Standard. Ashish never got admitted to top universities for his B.Tech. like IITs or NITs. Yet, he made his way into India's two of the largest research organizations as a Scientist and got selected for Masters program in IIT Bombay. He has recently published a Book, "The Boy Who Did Not Sign" which is a fictional story inspired by a true event in Ashish's life in BARC and his road to securing an AIR-4 in ISRO national level Entrance Exam. The book is about pursuing a dream career despite our limitations and disadvantages, about relationship dynamics we all face, and about doing the right thing. The Boy Who Did Not Sign is now published worldwide (Paperback + eBook).–––––––––––––––––––📙 Get a copy of Ashish's Book, The Boy Who Did Not Sign: https://amzn.eu/d/bUtcTwP____________________________📞You may register for a 1:1 Personal Consultation session with Ashish here: https://www.ashishtorq.com/services🗣️Improve Spoken English in 30 days by joining Art of Speaking by Ashish ranjan here: https://www.ashishtorq.com/challenge-page/art-of-speaking____________________________⭐️ Qualifications of Ashish Ranjan:➡ Mechanical Engineer➡ BARC 2017: Selected & Joined➡ Degree in Nuclear Science & Engineering from BARC Training School➡ Former Scientific Officer at the Department of Atomic Energy➡ IIT Bombay RA AIR-10: Selected for Master in Mechanical Design➡ Indian Space Research Organization 2018 AIR-4➡ Former ISRO scientist➡ Podcasts: ART & Momentum____________________________________Ashish Ranjan:📸 Instagram:Personal: @ashish_torq | https://www.instagram.com/ashish_torq/ART Podcast: @ashishranjantalks | https://www.instagram.com/ashishranjantalks/🜸 Website: https://ashishtorq.com🎥 For podcast clips: https://www.youtube.com/@ashishranjantalks📘 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ashishtorq🖇 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashishtorq🐥 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashishtorq🕺🏻 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashishtorq📫 Join Torq Broadcast on Telegram for fastest updates: http://t.me/torqbroadcast______________________________Time StampsIntro 0:001. Problem of settling with your first Job 1:562. Why I left BARC & ISRO 11:573. My first Day at BARC 22:194. Why you don’t know your Passion 33:265. What next 41:176. Stress Regulation 42:537. Relationship talks 51:26–––––––––––––––––––––🎙️Ashish Ranjan Talks (Podcast):📼 Video Versions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeihN2T6Lt2HetHiE-GBId4H5936RnMNi🔊 Audio Versions:1. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZcO1ZDQLC1OyWiZFO7yus2. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/ashish-ranjan/id15247847023. Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80YWY5MTEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz4. Amazon music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd5b52b7-b669-47ee-8c40-bc2d194dc547/ashish-ranjan-talks5. Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1524784702/ashish-ranjan6. iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ashish-ranjan-talks-1115541587. Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id15305828. Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/32WL9. Radio Public: https://play.radiopublic.com/ashish-ranjan-G7XwMp10. Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/ashish-ranjanAlso Available on all the other audio platforms. Search for "Ashish Ranjan Talks"___________________________Subscribe to Stay Up to Date | Like to support___________________________#ISRO #decisionmaking #TheBoyWho

Manage multiple Goals like a pro | Explained in Detail | ART Podcast #195

Nov 12th, 2025 4:10 AM

Ashish Ranjan is an ex-ISRO, ex- BARC Scientist. He has spent the past 5 years writing a book on his experience of getting selected and working in India's Nuclear program and how he worked his way up into India's space program despite his poor academic background. Ashish had scored 53/100 in Mathematics and 61/100 in Physics on his 12th boards. He had even failed Physics in his 11th Standard. Ashish never got admitted to top universities for his B.Tech. like IITs or NITs. Yet, he made his way into India's two of the largest research organizations as a Scientist and got selected for Masters program in IIT Bombay. He has recently published a Book, "The Boy Who Did Not Sign" which is a fictional story inspired by a true event in Ashish's life in BARC and his road to securing an AIR-4 in ISRO national level Entrance Exam. The book is about pursuing a dream career despite our limitations and disadvantages, about relationship dynamics we all face, and about doing the right thing. The Boy Who Did Not Sign is now published worldwide (Paperback + eBook).–––––––––––––––––––📙 Get a copy of Ashish's Book, The Boy Who Did Not Sign: https://amzn.eu/d/bUtcTwP____________________________📞You may register for a 1:1 Personal Consultation session with Ashish here: https://www.ashishtorq.com/services🗣️Improve Spoken English in 30 days by joining Art of Speaking by Ashish ranjan here: https://www.ashishtorq.com/challenge-page/art-of-speaking____________________________⭐️ Qualifications of Ashish Ranjan:➡ Mechanical Engineer➡ BARC 2017: Selected & Joined➡ Degree in Nuclear Science & Engineering from BARC Training School➡ Former Scientific Officer at the Department of Atomic Energy➡ IIT Bombay RA AIR-10: Selected for Master in Mechanical Design➡ Indian Space Research Organization 2018 AIR-4➡ Former ISRO scientist➡ Podcasts: ART & Momentum____________________________________Ashish Ranjan:🎙️ हिंदी Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ashishtorqhindi📸 Instagram:Personal: @ashish_torq | https://www.instagram.com/ashish_torq/ART Podcast: @ashishranjantalks | https://www.instagram.com/ashishranjantalks/🜸 Website: https://ashishtorq.com🎥 For podcast clips: https://www.youtube.com/@ashishranjantalks📘 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ashishtorq🖇 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashishtorq🐥 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashishtorq🕺🏻 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashishtorq📫 Join Torq Broadcast on Telegram for fastest updates: http://t.me/torqbroadcast______________________________Intro 0:001. Harsh Reality of Exam Aspirant 6:072. Balance a Side Income 10:063. Mentality aspect of Secondary Career 21:504. What really happened when I left ISRO 37:275. How to become Confident 46:276. Why I practiced ISOLATION THEORY in College 52:117. Alternative to Isolation 1:02:42 8. Stop making everyone happy 1:13:559. Best way to start and end your day 1:23:34______________________________🎙️Ashish Ranjan Talks (Podcast):📼 Video Versions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeihN2T6Lt2HetHiE-GBId4H5936RnMNi🔊 Audio Versions:1. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZcO1ZDQLC1OyWiZFO7yus2. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/ashish-ranjan/id15247847023. Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80YWY5MTEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz4. Amazon music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd5b52b7-b669-47ee-8c40-bc2d194dc547/ashish-ranjan-talks5. Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1524784702/ashish-ranjan6. iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ashish-ranjan-talks-1115541587. Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id15305828. Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/32WL9. Radio Public: https://play.radiopublic.com/ashish-ranjan-G7XwMp10. Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/ashish-ranjanAlso Available on all the other audio platforms. Search for "Ashish Ranjan Talks"___________________________#sideincome #sidehustle #passiveincome

FULL DAY ROUTINE by AIR-4, IIT Bombay, ISRO, BARC | ART Podcast Ep. 194 |#iitjee #neet #gate #isro #ART #podcast

Feb 24th, 2025 8:20 AM

Ashish Ranjan is an ex-ISRO, ex- BARC Scientist. He has spent the past 5 years writing a book on his experience of getting selected and working in India's Nuclear program and how he worked his way up into India's space program despite his poor academic background. Ashish had scored 53/100 in Mathematics and 61/100 in Physics on his 12th boards. He had even failed Physics in his 11th Standard. Ashish never got admitted to top universities for his B.Tech. like IITs or NITs. Yet, he made his way into India's two of the largest research organizations as a Scientist and got selected for Masters program in IIT Bombay. He has recently published a Book, "The Boy Who Did Not Sign" which is a fictional story inspired by a true event in Ashish's life in BARC and his road to securing an AIR-4 in ISRO national level Entrance Exam. The book is about pursuing a dream career despite our limitations and disadvantages, about relationship dynamics we all face, and about doing the right thing. The Boy Who Did Not Sign is now published worldwide (Paperback + eBook).–––––––––––––––––––📙 Get a copy of Ashish's Book, The Boy Who Did Not Sign: https://amzn.eu/d/2YQzUxi____________________________📞You may register for a 1:1 Personal Consultation session with Ashish here: https://www.ashishtorq.com/services🗣️Improve Spoken English in 30 days by joining Art of Speaking by Ashish ranjan here: https://www.ashishtorq.com/challenge-page/art-of-speaking____________________________⭐️ Qualifications of Ashish Ranjan:➡ Mechanical Engineer➡ BARC 2017: Selected & Joined➡ Degree in Nuclear Science & Engineering from BARC Training School➡ Former Scientific Officer at the Department of Atomic Energy➡ IIT Bombay RA AIR-10: Selected for Master in Mechanical Design➡ Indian Space Research Organization 2018 AIR-4➡ Former ISRO scientist➡ Podcasts: ART & Momentum____________________________________Ashish Ranjan:📸 Instagram:Personal: @ashish_torq | https://www.instagram.com/ashish_torq/ART Podcast: @ashishranjantalks | https://www.instagram.com/ashishranjantalks/🜸 Website: https://ashishtorq.com🎥 For podcast clips: https://www.youtube.com/@ashishranjantalks📘 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ashishtorq🖇 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashishtorq🐥 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashishtorq🕺🏻 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashishtorq📫 Join Torq Broadcast on Telegram for fastest updates: http://t.me/torqbroadcast______________________________Time StampsIntro 0:001. Finally answering How many hours 3:492. How to study for long hours 14:063. Why you should wake up early 21:254. When to fit a workout in your busy routine 30:225. How to be consistent throughout the day 39:48–––––––––––––––––––––🎙️Ashish Ranjan Talks (Podcast):📼 Video Versions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeihN2T6Lt2HetHiE-GBId4H5936RnMNi🔊 Audio Versions:1. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZcO1ZDQLC1OyWiZFO7yus2. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/ashish-ranjan/id15247847023. Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80YWY5MTEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz4. Amazon music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd5b52b7-b669-47ee-8c40-bc2d194dc547/ashish-ranjan-talks5. Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1524784702/ashish-ranjan6. iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ashish-ranjan-talks-1115541587. Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id15305828. Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/32WL9. Radio Public: https://play.radiopublic.com/ashish-ranjan-G7XwMp10. Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/ashish-ranjanAlso Available on all the other audio platforms. Search for "Ashish Ranjan Talks"___________________________Subscribe to Stay Up to Date | Like to support___________________________#fulldayroutine #studyroutine #TheBoyWho

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