Charcha-cast

From Adman to Cultural Curator: Asad Lalljee’s #StudyInTheUS Journey

From being an ad man on Madison Avenue to a cultural curator and the CEO of Avid Learning in Mumbai, Asad Lalljee looks back at how studying marketing at the Emerson College in the U.S. helped him carve the trajectory of his career. 

Designing the Dream: Durga Gawde's Arts School Journey in the U.S. | Charcha-cast | Season 2 | Ep. 4

Artist and activist Durga Gawde revisits their experience of studying at the Rhode Island School of Design, exploring how their college years provided them the skills, the networks, and the space to be their whole self. #StudyInTheUS

Chasing the goal: Kean Lewis’ Sports Journey In The U.S. | Charcha-cast | Season 2 | Ep. 3

Professional footballer Kean Lewis harks back to his college years and shares how studying in the U.S. helped him shape his career as a sportsperson, in the newest episode of Charcha-cast. #StudyInTheUS

From student to change-maker: Priya Naik's #StudyInTheUS Journey | Charcha-cast | Season 2 | Ep. 2

Studying public policy in the U.S. broadened her horizons and inspired her social entrepreneurship journey in India.  Watch Priya Naik, Founder & CEO of Samhita Social Ventures on this week's episode of Charcha-cast. #USIndiaDosti #StudyInTheUS 

Charcha-cast | Season 2 | Ep. 1 | Dhruvil Sanghvi

LogiNext Chief Executive Officer Dhruvil Sanghvi shares his journey and recalls life as a student in the United States. #USIndiaDosti #CharchaCast

Small Efforts Lead to a Big Environmental Impact | Karisma Kapoor | Charcha-Cast Ep. 12

Environmentalist Malhar Kalambe on the power of purpose-driven volunteerism

On the eve of International Coastal Cleanup Day, we bring you an episode of Charcha-Cast with young environmentalist Malhar Kalambe who sheds light on the power of purpose-driven volunteerism and collective community-led efforts.

Environmentalist Malhar Kalambe on the power of purpose-driven volunteerism

On the eve of International Coastal Cleanup Day, we bring you an episode of Charcha-Cast with young environmentalist Malhar Kalambe who sheds light on the power of purpose-driven volunteerism and collective community-led efforts.

From Vadodara to the U.S. | The Transformative Journey of Astrophysicist Karan Jani

He started his journey from Vadodara and soon went on to become a scientist with the Nobel Prize-winning gravitational wave experiment LIGO.  In this episode of Charcha-Cast, we discover the transformative experiences of U.S.-based Indian Astrophysicist, Karan Jani. #StudyInTheUS

Mapping The Journey of A Social Entrepreneur | Elsa D’Silva on Women’s Safety & Empowerment

She started as an aviation professional and evolved into a powerful force combating violence and crime against women. In this week's episode of Charcha-Cast, we take you through the inspiring journey of social entrepreneur and Red Dot Foundation founder Elsa D’Silva. 

Small Conservation Efforts = Big Impact | Environmentalists Asif & Saher Bhamla | Charcha-cast Ep 8

Can small everyday efforts to protect the environment yield big results?  We explore the answer in this weeks episode of Charcha-cast with Environmentalists, Asif and Saher Bhamla.

What do the youth in India want? | Yuvaa Co-founder Nikhil Taneja | Charcha-cast Ep. 7

What do the youth in India want? Writer-Producer, storyteller, and mental health advocate, Nikhil Taneja tells it like it is in this week week’s episode of Charcha-Cast.

LOVE | ACCEPTANCE | QUEER | PRIDE | Filmmaker Faraz Arif Ansari | Charcha-cast Ep. 6

On this week's episode of Charcha-cast, filmmaker Faraz Arif Ansari shares the struggles of being a queer filmmaker, his journey towards self-acceptance, and shines a light on the power of love in conquering hate. #PrideMonth

Why are women dropping out of the workforce? | Anupama Kapoor | Charcha-cast Ep. 5

Why are women dropping out of the workforce and how do you bring them back? Gender advocate Anupama Kapoor tells it like it is. #CharchaCast

Rediscovering Indian Culture While Studying In The U.S. | Actor Ojas Rawal | Charcha-Cast - Ep. 4

How do you stay connected with your roots while studying in the United States?  Actor Ojas Rawal shares his experiences in the latest episode of Charcha-Cast. #StudyInTheUSP.N. This video was filmed before the COVID-19 pandemic. 

How To Distinguish Fact From Fiction? | Fact-Check Expert Jency Jacob

With so much misinformation floating around, how do you make sense of the nonsense?  Fact-check expert Jency Jacob sets the record straight on this week’s episode of Charcha-cast.

How To Distinguish Fact From Fiction? | Fact-Check Expert Jency Jacob

With so much misinformation floating around, how do you make sense of the nonsense?  Fact-check expert Jency Jacob sets the record straight on this week’s episode of Charcha-cast.

Why Are Disabled People Infantilized? | Disability Rights Activist Nidhi Goyal

This week on Charcha-cast we’re questioning some ill-informed notions around persons with disabilities. Tell us if you experience any aha moments watching Comedian and Gender Rights Activist Nidhi Goyal share her life experiences.

Why Are Disabled People Infantilized? | Nidhi Goyal | Charcha-cast | Ep. 2

This week on Charcha-cast we’re questioning some ill-informed notions around persons with disabilities. Tell us if you experience any aha moments watching Comedian and Gender Rights Activist Nidhi Goyal share her life experiences.

How Was College in The US? | Comedian & Actor Vir Das

Comedian Vir Das On Studying In The U.S.