Being The Change

Dr Sheetal Gagrani (Founder of Brush of Hope) & Amrita Deora (Founder of The Designera) share their personal experience on how they lost their loved one “Swara” who was pursuing her NEET Exams and died due to suicide.  This happened because an online stranger threatened Swara to leak her images & other private belongings online on Social Media... Listen to this episode so you don’t let the same thing happen to your loved one. Listen to new episodes One Week Early & Ad-Free on Apple PodcastsYou can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia,For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the olden days, we have witnessed artforms bringing cultures together, overcoming differences and finding common ground. Remember that time when two kings would meet for talks? But these talks would always begin by a friendly warmth of being introduced to the host’s native culture and tradition On this episode of Being The Change, host Rohan Thakar wishes to touch these roots once again, and explore how art and culture can bring people together. He is joined by Sheema Kermani, she is among the most respected exponents of the Bharatnatyam & Kathak dance form, but that’s not the only thing that’s cool, she is joining us from Karachi, Pakistan! She is started her dance career very early on in 1970s from Bharat, then went on to create her social activism group Tehrik-e-Niswan focused towards empowering women through art. You might have also seen her in the superhit CokeStudio Pakistan song Pasoori where she enchanted us by her serene dance skills Listen to the conversation to find out if art can bring our cultures together!    Listen to new episodes One Week Early & Ad-Free on Apple PodcastsYou can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia,For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The moment one hears that the person or someone in the close circuit has been diagnosed with it, for the majority, the earth would shake beneath them. Cancer today is one of the leading causes of death, 1 in every 6 deaths is due to this! And as of October 2022, over 20Lakh cancer-related deaths have been reported in India, and a big percentage of these are women! It’s a staggering figure and it is only natural to be afraid of such a deadly disease, but what can we do about it? Can it be cured, or even better prevented? Find out on this episode of Being The Change as host Rohan Thakar chats with Samara Mahindra- Founder of CARER - India’s 1st integrative oncology platform   Listen to new episodes One Week Early & Ad-Free on Apple PodcastsYou can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia,For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We always fret over the past and worry about the future... In this episode, we decided, instead of talking about problems, let's talk about possibilities of the future, with the future makers centered out of India. Listen to host Rohan Thakar, and speak with Pranay Luniya, founder of Quintrans Hyperloop, Asia's first hyperloop project that aims to help you and goods deliver across cities in a matter of minutes not hours. Listen to new episodes One Week Early & Ad-Free on Apple Podcasts You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love the opportunities that the metropolitan cities bring to us, however, with that, it also gives us a big pain- TRAFFIC! How can we tackle this? Is public transport sufficient? What about using a bicycle to work? Can this solve our problems? On this episode of Being The Change, listen to Rohan Thakar chat with Arjit Soni, Founder & CEO- MyByk, it is India's first bicycle commute platform. Hear how they are looking at multi-level commutes as the smart way to tackle traffic, improve our health, and also, make cities a better place to live in. Also, we debate on the practicality of the method, what challenges these platforms face + How can you as a resident of metros try a multi-level commute. Listen to new episodes One Week Early & Ad-Free on Apple Podcasts You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today when we look at healthcare, we see Hospitals, Dispensaries, Clinics, operation theatre, Doctors, and some really dull & strong medicines. In the last 100 years, we have seen an incredible amount of development toward increasing the human lifespan, but has it been just about increasing the survival rate enough or there’s more to that?In this episode of Being The Change, host Rohan Thakar speaks to Vishal Gondal He is one of the pioneers of the Indian technology revolution and pioneers of the Indian Gaming Industry, almost a decade back he decided to revolutionise the healthcare industry with Goqii and has gamified healthcare.   As we progress in the episode we discuss: - Redefining the purpose of healthcare- How Social Media is making you unhealthy- How will Healthcare look in the metaverse- Building your support system to grow- How advertising is ruining your habits- Correcting your mistakes and redefining your life& more! Listen to new episodes One Week Early & Ad-Free on Apple Podcasts You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Binish Desai is very popularly known as the "Recycle Man of India".The spark to invent and curiosity to build eco-friendly tools that lit when he was just 10 years old watching Captain Planet, and today he is transforming society and removing the dependency on plastic through his company Eco Eclectic Tech, where they create bricks, home decor, houses and a lot of interesting products out of recycled waste! In this episode of Being The Change, host Rohan Thakar discusses with Binish how we, as regular Joes can do our part to reduce our contribution of waste and build a more sustainable future.Binish firmly says in this conversation that the future will be sustainable where he doesn't need to do any recycling... How is that possible? Find out in the episode Listen to new episodes One Week Early & Ad-Free on Apple Podcasts You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India for centuries has been known as an agricultural nation. The term “Organic Farming” was not a buzzword, it was a way of life. Every home also had its own produce!In Fact, even today if you go to the countryside, you will find this practice.However, we metro kids have had everything easy, except the quality of life. So, what is the “better life”? Let's find out on the premier episode of Being The Change Host Rohan Thakar is joined by actor Rajesh Kumar who is known for his amazing acting and his role as the most unforgettably legendary Roshesh Sarabhai on the television show Sarabhai V/S Sarabhai Just like millions of people, we are a fan of his acting, however, there’s a lot more that he is doing! He has found another passion, which is Farming!He recently started a venture called Mera Family Farmer that helps people get fresh veggies delivered! In the episode Rajesh Kumar shares his understanding of farming and why just "Organic Farming" is not sufficient.As we progress, understand how "Natural Farming" is the need for the hour and what can we as individuals do to promote sustainability in farming.   Listen to new episodes One Week Early & Ad-Free on Apple Podcasts You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Problems are everywhere, its true, some catastrophic, some small, some of us succumb to it, while some try to adjust and start co-existing with them, and then there are those who stand against the tide and try to change the status quo. They will either win, or die trying, but they would never quit.Their work does bring a change not just for themselves, but to everyone around and beyond them.  What made them stand against all odds and what gave them the courage to do so? Their efforts sparked a revolution around society and the people living in it. Host and Co-Founder of Ep.Log Media Network bring to you, conversations with these Mavericks as we decode solutions for our planet.Featuring Vishal Gondal - CEO, Goqii, Rajesh Kumar- Actor & Founder Mera Family Farmer, Dr. Binish Desai- Recycle Man of India, Arjit Soni - Founder, MyByk and many more such inspiring leaders who are transforming the way we live.   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A try becomes an action, repeated actions become habits, and habits can change your life.Curiosity to try out a drink or smoke quickly becomes an addiction. How does it affect one's life? Why is it that it’s become so cool to do such activities? In this episode of Being The Change, Rohan Thakar chats with Shailesh Kamat who completely changed his life 13 years back, and is always working towards making himself better. From being an addict to now running marathons and century rides on his cycles, this man is nothing short of inspiration. It's just the simple habits of each person that can bring a ton of change! Inspired by this episode? Let us know in the comments & do share this episode in your network! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day almost 8million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into the oceans.What can be done about it? In this episode of Being The Change, host Rohan Thakar is chatting with Santa Cruz, California based, Christian Shaw who is the Founder & Executive Director of PlasticTides, A Non-Profit Organisation that has been closely involved with research for plastic pollution in the oceans by collecting samples across the globe.Their flagship programme- GYM (Global Youth Mentor) Programme is aimed at encouraging the youth to take responsibility for creating a plastic-free future. Here, the students create their own programmes with help of mentors. The programmes can be activities to reduce pollution or research on plastic pollution and creating solutions. Christian says, removing plastic from the ocean is not the complete solution, but reducing the dependency on the single-use plastic is. Here are a few solutions: Instead of the single-use packaged water bottle, use a reusable water bottle.Instead of taking shopping bags from the shopkeepers, get your own bag.Avoid pre-packed foods, get fresh, seasonal & locally available foods. It's just the simple habits of each person that can bring a ton of change! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India has been fighting Hunger, much before COVID, much before the Global Recession, Much Before we became REPUBLIC, much before we became INDEPENDENT. A few facts from The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, 2020 report India is at 102 out of 117 on the Global Hunger Index.A report says, around 14% of our population is undernourished20% of children under 5 are underweight34.7% of children under 5 are stunted51% of women between age 15-49 are anemicThese figures talk a lot about what kind of mammoth we are dealing with. The situation we are in, these numbers are only increasing every single day. In this episode, host, Rohan Thakar speaks with Mr. Shridhar Venkat, he is the CEO of Akshaya Patra Foundation. Every year countless children drop out because their parents cannot afford education. As time passes they also deal with hunger. Akshaya Patra Foundation, since its inception, has been fighting hunger in kids and have encouraged kids to join schools through their various programmes PAN India. Several programs have initiated by them during the period of lockdowns, lets understand how they do it. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are always attracted by what the west introduces, be it in technology or fashion But close to home, here in India, we have one of the most intrinsic, Rich heritage of clothing that comes from handloom Now looking at a time like this, its more important than ever to encourage our local artisans by choosing to use Indian… It's interesting to see that world's 95% of the handwoven fabric comes from India, but how much do we as Indians appreciate it or use it? To speak about this exquisite work of art and our rich history of clothing, host Rohan Thakar chats with Manasa Godavarthy who along with her mother started MudraMagik, They uncover weaves and create magic on sarees. August 7th is National Handloom Day, and this episode becomes even more special as Manasa talks about the day's importance and takes the listeners through the rich tradition of weaving looms. The episode also talks about truth behind manufacturing mass apparel and the concept of sustainable fashion and why should you adapt to slow fashion.   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. David Pillai changed the face of medical education in India by making it more affordable and accessible to people who could not afford it through Transworld Educare. This means more opportunities and more talent inflow. Learn more about them on https://transworldeducare.com/   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide brings a lot of questions to people's minds. One of which being, why does such a successful person need to take his life? We need to start having a conversation about mental health and keep open communication with our closed ones. In this episode of Being The Change podcast, host Rima Sadashiv Amarapurkar speaks with the renowned counselor, psychiatrist, and Director of the Institute For Psychological Health, Dr. Anand Nadkarni about the need for coping, having conversations and remembering the memorable roles played by Sushant Singh Rajput. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing in the world can make you feel anything you don’t choose to, We choose it.You make your own reality. In this episode, host Rohan Thakar chats with Divyanshu Ganatra, he's a serial entrepreneur, a clinical psychologist, a thrill-seeker & extreme adventure sports enthusiast & is running a non-profit organization called Adventure Beyond Barriers Foundation(ABBF).What's amusing is that he lost his eyesight 2 decades back, when he was 19 due to glaucoma. He is the living proof that if one has a strong will nothing is impossible. Through ABBF, he is helping the disabled participate in adventure & endurance sports and is an activist who has been voicing his opinion for the need for inclusion & erasing the boundaries that exist between the "abled & disabled". Sport has the power to unite people, bring hope in them Divyanshu points out that "normal people" starting from school to one start working rarely meets a person who is "disabled". The reason is that there exists a boundary that doesn't allow & doesn't support the disabled to mix. The infrastructure is not built for inclusion. Something as simple as a footpath is not designed for physically disabled.He believes, with adventure sports, he can break the beliefs that a person who is "disabled" cannot do what a "normal person" can do. Listen to the complete episode and by the end of it, you will gain a fresh perspective toward life.   Also, write in your thoughts about this topic in the comments below. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Serenity — JayJen [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/VhfJo-CRbkA Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/Serenity ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Being The Change, host Rohan Thakar chats with Vandana Sethhi who is the founder of Mumbai based ad-agency Water Communication.She had conceptualized the concept of Gaali-Free India, a digital campaign against the use of abusive words.So far 50,000 people have signed up & pledged that they would not use cuss words. Vandana says, what we speak reflects our personality and constant use of such language is a sign of aggression and if one just for a moment becomes conscious about what he/she is speaking, it would avoid a lot of fights. Listen to the complete episode to know more about how our speech affects us mentally. Also, write in your thoughts about this topic in the comments below. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Serenity — JayJen [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/VhfJo-CRbkA Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/Serenity –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we can see an atmosphere of fear, uncertainty and the frustration of being in lockdown. A tiny micro-organism has shaken the world, shattered the global economy and brought everything that man do to a halt.   In this episode of Being The Change podcast, host Rohan Thakar and co-host Rima Sadashiv Amarapurkar chats with the renowned counselor, psychiatrist, and Director of the Institute For Psychological Health, Dr. Anand Nadkarni. He says that while the world has come to a halt and the coronavirus has shown how small Humans are, it has also shown a bright side - The Earth is healing itself, people are spending time with their family, and more importantly, it has taught humans a lesson to slow down in life.   Listen to the complete episode to gain a perspective about the brighter side of lockdown and how you are still in a far better situation than so many others. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Planet is heating up at a rapid pace. Glaciers are melting, forests are burning, the sea level is rising! Humans with its creations have done a lot of damage to nature. But, nature itself is its solution. In this episode of Being The Change, host Rohan Thakar chats with Andrew Hines, Co-Founder of Cleanmax, a solar power production company that was started 10 years ago by Kuldeep Jain along with Andrew & Sushant Arora. They have introduced some incredible solutions for solar power production and are helping corporates achieve environmental sustainability. Today, they have more than 470 projects completed with 130+ corporate clients & have more than 575 Mega Watt peak operation capacity. In the episode, Andrew talks about how they have introduced solutions for a better environment. He also talks about some great policies that have been introduced by the government that has helped the production of renewable energy and how is India performing compared to other countries when it comes to dealing with renewable energy.     Listen and share your thoughts about the episode in comments Follow us on Instagram @eplogmedia and do subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app. Check out our other shows on www.eplog.media –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Serenity — JayJen [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/VhfJo-CRbkA Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/Serenity ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is dedicated to commemorate 550th year of Guru Nanak Jayanti and to highlight the universal appeal that is envisaged as per the teachings in Guru Granth Sahib. We all talk about God, in the name of God we do a lot of rituals, philanthrophy etc. People of all religion say God is One but, when it comes to following, we all have our own preferences. God is indeed ONE, the One and only One Creator of the Universe and we all human, animals, nature are HIS Creations. Our favourite Hymn Ek Omkar, Satnam .... makes things clear for us. God is the Universal light, HE is Truth, HE does not come in the cycle of Birth and Death, HE is a Impartial, HE is an Ocean of Virtues and on and on....There is no end to HIS Praise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.