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What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

Shutapa Paul

18 episodes

6 days ago

Send us a text 67 lakh handloom weavers in the 1980s; just 31 lakh today. In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks with Emily Chakraborty, founder of Kaisori, on the challenges facing India's weaving communities, including supply chain struggles, low wages, and middlemen that threaten artisanal livelihoods. They discuss the importance of treating craft as a serious business and how rediscovery is key to preserving our heritage. Tune in to hear Emily's insights on empowering artisans, scaling hand...

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Send us a text 67 lakh handloom weavers in the 1980s; just 31 lakh today. In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks with Emily Chakraborty, founder of Kaisori, on the challenges facing India's weaving communities, including supply chain struggles, low wages, and middlemen that threaten artisanal livelihoods. They discuss the importance of treating craft as a serious business and how rediscovery is key to preserving our heritage. Tune in to hear Emily's insights on empowering artisans, scaling hand...

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Episodes (18/18)

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Crafting Change with Emily Chakraborty

Send us a text 67 lakh handloom weavers in the 1980s; just 31 lakh today. In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks with Emily Chakraborty, founder of Kaisori, on the challenges facing India's weaving communities, including supply chain struggles, low wages, and middlemen that threaten artisanal livelihoods. They discuss the importance of treating craft as a serious business and how rediscovery is key to preserving our heritage. Tune in to hear Emily's insights on empowering artisans, scaling hand...

1 week ago

40 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Cracking the Startup Survival Code with Dr. Subhrangshu Sanyal

Send us a text The Indian startup ecosystem may be thriving but over 28,000 startups have failed in recent years. In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks with Dr. Subhrangshu Sanyal, CEO of IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, about the challenges facing the Indian startup ecosystem and how innovation and entrepreneurship can bridge the urban-rural divide, empower women, and solve grassroots problems. From success stories in the Northeast to bold experiments in social entrepreneurship, this...

1 month ago

45 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Hospitality’s Big Bet with Dr. Suborno Bose

Send us a text India wants tourism and hospitality to fuel a $3 trillion economy by 2047. But here’s the truth: only 1% of the 37 million people employed in the sector are formally trained. In this episode of What India Needs!, Shutapa Paul speaks with Dr. Suborno Bose, hospitality educator and Founder of IIHM, on the future of hospitality, including skills gaps, sustainability, women in the workforce, policy hurdles, and AI-powered solutions like NamAIste. Catch the latest episode now on...

2 months ago

57 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Inside India's Central Bank with Alpana Killawala

Send us a text Since April 1, 1935, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been protecting India’s economy. Printing currency, managing banks, controlling inflation, and handling the Rupee — the nation’s central bank has been doing it all. But the inner workings of this carefully guarded institution has remained an enigma. In this episode of What India Needs, Shutapa Paul is joined by Alpana Killawala, former Principal Advisor at the Reserve Bank of India, and an insider who gives us a ‘fly on...

3 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Inside India's Green Cover Crisis with Vaibhav Raje

Send us a text India’s green cover is increasing… or is it a facade? In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Vaibhav Raje, India’s first ISA-certified arborist, and together they explore the truth behind India’s forest cover statistics. From saplings replacing centuries-old canopies to tree protection policies that rarely work in practice, we examine the growing gap between perception and reality. Tune in to hear Vaibhav’s sharp insights, on-ground experience, and candid perspectives on th...

5 months ago

44 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Building Credibility in New Media with Rishi Mukherjee

Send us a text Traditional media is being challenged, but can creators be trusted with the truth? In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks with Rishi Mukherjee, founder of Jist Media and co-founder of ScoopWhoop, to discuss the rise of India’s creator economy, the role of AI in spreading misinformation, and what it takes to build credibility in today’s digital age. From virality without massive following to the threat of fake news, we explore the biggest shifts in Indian media and what the fu...

5 months ago

58 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: The Battle for Truth in Indian Media with Saba Naqvi

Send us a text 93% of Indians get their news from YouTube. Are influencers the new face of journalism? Is this the beginning of the end of traditional media? In this episode, Shutapa Paul sits down with Saba Naqvi, author, columnist, and veteran journalist, to dissect the dramatic shift from traditional media to social platforms. Who controls the news we consume? And what does this mean for truth, trust, and democracy? Join us as we dive into the crumbling world of legacy news, the rise o...

5 months ago

44 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Decoding the OTT Landscape with Sidharth Jain

Send us a text India’s OTT boom has transformed the entertainment industry. But with so much content available, are we facing oversaturation and a new battle for audience attention? In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks to Sidharth Jain, Founder of House of Talkies & The Story Inc., to discuss the changing face of India’s entertainment industry, and what really works in today’s streaming landscape. This conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities shaping digital entertain...

6 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Retuning Indian Film Music with Alokananda Dasgupta

Send us a text Only 8% of key roles in the Indian film industry are held by women. Composing, sound engineering, and music production remain spaces where women struggle to be heard. In this Women’s Day special, Shutapa Paul speaks to Alokananda Dasgupta, the music composer behind Sacred Games, Jubilee, and Trapped, about challenges, biases, change that has happened, and that which is still to come. Catch the latest episode of the 'What India Needs' podcast on YouTube or Spotif...

8 months ago

55 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: The Truth About Food Safety in India with Rinka Banerjee

Send us a text 15.8% of tested food samples in India were found to be substandard. How safe is the food we consume every day? Can we really trust food labels? What about street food? In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Rinka Banerjee, Founder of Thinking Forks, to explore India’s food safety challenges, the innovations driven by startups, and the future of food. Catch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify. #WhatIndiaNeeds #Podcast #FoodSafety #Con...

8 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Breaking Taboos Around Menstrual Hygiene with Vikas Bagaria

Send us a text Menstruation is a biological process, not a taboo. So why are women still shamed for it? In this episode of What India Needs, host Shutapa Paul talks with Vikas Bagaria, founder of Pee Safe. From his personal journey to sustainable solutions, Vikas shares facts about menstruation taboos, and sustainable solutions like menstrual cups and reusable pads. Catch the full conversation on YouTube or listen to it on Spotify. #whatindianeeds #peesafe #menstrualhealth #...

9 months ago

52 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Sustainable Cities and Smarter Urban Planning with Ashish Kukreja

Send us a text $1.4 trillion to build India’s future: Are we on the right track? In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Ashish Kukreja, CEO and Founder of Homesfy, to explore the opportunities and challenges of robust infrastructure development in India. Can decentralising development to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities lead India’s future? Tune in to hear Ashish Kukreja's professional and personal insights on balancing growth with sustainability. Don’t miss out! #whatIndianeeds #ur...

9 months ago

49 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Balancing Growth with Sustainability with Dr T V Ramachandra

Send us a text Meet a crusader for environmental sustainability who has worked tirelessly to protect natural resources and promote sustainable development. He has confronted challenges head-on, inspiring hope for a climate-resilient future, and a healthier planet, sometimes even at personal peril. Tune in to the latest episode of the 'What India Needs' podcast, where we delve into the environmental challenges and opportunities faced by India with Dr T.V. Ramachandra, scientist at the Indian ...

10 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Exploring India's Entrepreneurship Landscape with Rajat Tandon

Send us a text India is on track to becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2026-27. In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Rajat Tandon, President of IVCA (Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association) and together they explore the rise of startups, MSMEs and entrepreneurship in India. What sectors should be invested in? Tune in to hear Rajat Tandon's professional and personal insights on investing and governance in today's India. Don't miss out! Catch the full conversation on YouTub...

11 months ago

42 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Breaking Down the Gender Gap with Nupur Garg

Send us a text 66% of a woman's work is "unpaid labour" compared to only 12% for men. In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Nupur Garg, Founder of Winpe and together they explore the gender gap and workplace inequalities faced by women. How can we build a workplace that treats everyone equally? Tune in to hear Nupur Garg's professional and personal insights on the challenges and discrimination that women face at the workplace. Don't miss out! Catch the full conversation on YouTube ...

1 year ago

43 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Future of India's ageing population with Rajinish Menon

Send us a text By 2050, one in five Indians will be a senior citizen, amounting to a remarkable 347 million elderly individuals. In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Rajinish Menon, Founder & CEO of Sukino Healthcare Solutions, to explore this demographic shift and the current state of senior citizens in India. How prepared are we to tackle the emerging challenges and seize the opportunities this shift presents? Tune in to hear Rajinish Menon's expert insights on senior care and ou...

1 year ago

1 hour 52 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Indian Bureaucracy Unveiled with Anil Swarup

Send us a text What makes a “good” bureaucrat? In this episode, we delve into the mind and life of an Indian bureaucrat. Featuring Anil Swarup, former Coal and Education Secretary, Government of India, this episode charts almost four decades of his extensive bureaucratic expertise. Discover Anil Swarup’s insights on navigating the delicate dynamics between civil servants and politicians, listen to awe-inspiring anecdotes drawn from real-life encounters with politicians, and gather valuable ...

1 year ago

1 hour 4 minutes

What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

What India Needs: Tackling India's Water Crisis with Vikas Bramhavar

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the water crisis faced by the Indian cities—a wake-up call for 100+ cities that could face the same by 2050. Join us as we speak with Vikas Bramhavar, founder of BOSON Whitewater, to uncover the causes of this crisis, the transformative power of wastewater management, and how we can save every drop for a sustainable future. Discover how STP-treated water becomes high-quality and fit for consumption, and learn about BOSON Whitewater's inspiring jour...

1 year ago

1 hour 24 minutes