Changemaker's Cassette

In the fifth episode, we have with us Dr. Shardul Garud, a dentist from Pune who went out of his way from treating dental problems to the COVID – 19 testing problems in the city. Pune city was the most affected city in the state of Maharashtra and soon, in the country. While the city was in a chaos with infections not known to any, he took upon himself, to not only help its people out of this but also got them tested. Other than his incredible and impactful drive/initiative, Dr. Shardul also speaks on social entrepreneurship and what one must take into consideration in order to lead a successful social drive.

In the fourth episode, host Karina Rupani invites the founders of ASAR, Association for Socially Applicable Research that are into social problem-solving through research, awareness, and action, to talk about their journey and how the firm is helping the society form opinions that are well informed. Founders Surabhi Dharmadhikari, Siddhesh Zadey and Sweta Dubey share their insights on how they believe that public discourse driven by evidence and values is the only way ahead for a better India.

In the third episode, we welcome a firm based out of Pune, India, that is involved in creating sustainable societies by enhancing hygiene standards. PADCARE LABS aims to rebuild the way people experience washrooms. It is a futuristic and eco-friendly menstrual hygiene disposal solution centred around the dignity of womanhood. Find out what the Industrial Designer, Jesha Shah has to say about the firm, their journey, menstrual hygiene and how it affects society and the environment.

In the second episode, host Karina Rupani speaks with the founder of Young India Foundation (YIF), Sudhanshu Kaushik. The Young India Foundation (YIF), established in January 2017, is a nonpartisan national youth organization which primarily works on youth rights and their representation by recruiting and training young candidates for local level positions. Other than the impactful change that the foundation is able to bring into the electoral thinking process in the country, Sudhanshu also speaks on the depths of it, what needs to be done and how YOU can take up active participation in Indian politics.

In the first episode, Rudra Environmental Solutions speaks with our host about their involvement in research of converting waste plastic into fuel technology. Since the inception, the company has been involved in research of converting waste plastic into fuel technology through TCD i.e. Thermo Catalytic Depolymerisation Process. The founder, Dr. Medha, other than the incredible impact the company is able to bring into the society or environment, also speaks about social or environmental entrepreneurship, her journey throughout, shares tips, ideas and advices, and a lot more…

Changemakers Cassette chats with social entrepreneurs who have dedicated their lives to making an impact in the society or the world as a whole. Each episode will talk you through the stories, journeys, ideas and tips from some of the most creative and impactful foundations with one-on-one interviews hosted by Karina Rupani.