Join Cyrus Broacha as he sits down with Alvin Yapp, a former Singapore Airlines station manager whose career took him to San Francisco and Dhaka. Discover how Alvin transitioned from a high-flying corporate role to a passionate collector of Peranakan culture artifacts.

Frustrated by the corporate grind, Alvin turned his focus to a lifelong dream: preserving the rich, intricate spirit of the Peranakan culture through his remarkable collection. From Singapore to Malacca, Penang, and even distant lands like India, China, and England, Alvin's collection reflects a profound dedication to the heritage and artistry of Peranakan culture.

Don’t miss the end—Alvin and Cyrus belt out a surprise duet that you will

Join Cyrus Broacha as he sits down with Alvin Yapp, a former Singapore Airlines station manager whose career took him to San Francisco and Dhaka. Discover how Alvin transitioned from a high-flying corporate role to a passionate collector of Peranakan culture artifacts.
Frustrated by the corporate grind, Alvin turned his focus to a lifelong dream: preserving the rich, intricate spirit of the Peranakan culture through his remarkable collection. From Singapore to Malacca, Penang, and even distant lands like India, China, and England, Alvin's collection reflects a profound dedication to the heritage and artistry of Peranakan culture.
Don’t miss the end—Alvin and Cyrus belt out a surprise duet that you will

Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.

Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.

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Alvin Yapp's Journey: From Airlines to Peranakan Culture Collector at The Intan

Join us as we explore the extraordinary life of Annabel Mehta, who was born in wartime England and transformed her path in Mumbai. From her early achievements in music at the Royal College of Music to studying social work at the London School of Economics, where she met her husband, industrialist Anand Mehta, Annabel's story is one of remarkable one.

Discover how she played a pivotal role in building Apnalaya NGO, helping the under privileged by providing education , health support & community development in Mumbai. Her dedication earned her recognition as a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

This episode also delves into her seamless integration into Indian culture and the heartwarming love story of her daughter Anjali, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Tune in for a narrative of resilience, compassion, and cultural fusion.

Join us as we explore the extraordinary life of Annabel Mehta, who was born in wartime England and transformed her path in Mumbai. From her early achievements in music at the Royal College of Music to studying social work at the London School of Economics, where she met her husband, industrialist Anand Mehta, Annabel's story is one of remarkable one.
Discover how she played a pivotal role in building Apnalaya NGO, helping the under privileged by providing education , health support &amp; community development in Mumbai. Her dedication earned her recognition as a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
This episode also delves into her seamless integration into Indian culture and the heartwarming love story of her daughter Anjali, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Tune in for a narrative of resilience, compassion, and cultural fusion.

Sachin Tendulkar's first interaction with Mother-In-Law Annabel Mehta & her contribution to Apnalaya NGO

We unpacked the wins at Olympics, where we celebrated Pakistan's Javelin gold, and discussed the Indian hockey bronze medal. While we examined the potential for a US recession amidst rising unemployment. Sunitha Williams' space mission was discussed, along with questions about Reliance’s layoffs. We explored the impact of Bangladesh protests on the economy, debated cricket fatigue vs. team performance, and weighed in on Man City's Premier League title chase.  Don’t miss out on this packed episode of unique insights and engaging discussion!

We unpacked the wins at Olympics, where we celebrated Pakistan's Javelin gold, and discussed the Indian hockey bronze medal. While we examined the potential for a US recession amidst rising unemployment. Sunitha Williams' space mission was discussed, along with questions about Reliance’s layoffs. We explored the impact of Bangladesh protests on the economy, debated cricket fatigue vs. team performance, and weighed in on Man City's Premier League title chase.  Don’t miss out on this packed episode of unique insights and engaging discussion!

Live AMA ft Abbas Momin: Bangladesh protest, Olympic Wins, US unemployment & Man City wins FA Shield

Note - We apologize for the construction noise and appreciate your forbearance.

In this new episode of Cyrus Says, we sit down with the multi-talented Manav Kaul. From his early days as a swimming medalist to selling floppy disks in Bhopal, and eventually making into Mumbai’s acting scene. Discover how theater shaped his acting debut and led to his notable role in Jajantaram Mamantaram. & directing a Indie film lead to Kai Po Che, Tumhari Sulu. Manav shares his passion for travelling, writing books, directing plays & his surprising discovery of tennis. Also there is lot of banter on the latest role in the Netflix series Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper. Join us for a funny conversation with a true creative force who has diverse journey all together.

Note - We apologize for the construction noise and appreciate your forbearance. In this new episode of Cyrus Says, we sit down with the multi-talented Manav Kaul. From his early days as a swimming medalist to selling floppy disks in Bhopal, and eventually making into Mumbai’s acting scene. Discover how theater shaped his acting debut and led to his notable role in Jajantaram Mamantaram. &amp; directing a Indie film lead to Kai Po Che, Tumhari Sulu. Manav shares his passion for travelling, writing books, directing plays &amp; his surprising discovery of tennis. Also there is lot of banter on the latest role in the Netflix series Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper. Join us for a funny conversation with a true creative force who has diverse journey all together.

Alvin Yapp's Journey: From Airlines to Peranakan Culture Collector at The Intan

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