Smile India - English With Shifa Maitra
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Welcome to Smile India, hosted by the Media Consultant Shifa Maitra, where you get positive and uplifting news on India. Shifa shares the profile of people and institutions that are doing great work in the nation-building. The podcast also sheds light on interesting rituals and practices that help us thrive.
Our host gives some tips that can help you to do your bit for India. This is the kind of news that makes you feel good about your country and is guaranteed to make you smile.
Tune in to the new episodes every Thursday.
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Ep. 08: Back to School
April 02, 2020 00:35 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBOn this episode, Shifa shares the story of someone who goes back to school, helping the elderly vote and the coach of a train that is kept spotless. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.to...
Ep. 07: Becoming an Author
March 30, 2020 00:35 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBOn this episode, Shifa shares stories of determined women- an author, a widow, a cricketer and a group of mothers. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.toda...
Becoming an Author
March 30, 2020 00:35 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBOn this episode, Shifa shares stories of determined women- an author, a widow, a cricketer and a group of mothers. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.toda...
Ep. 06: The Power of a Visiting Card
March 26, 2020 00:35 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBOn this episode, Shifa shares the stories of Mumbai Trains and Yamraj, the power of a visiting card, and Food delivery for Canines. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iO...
The Power of a Visiting Card
March 26, 2020 00:35 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBOn this episode, Shifa shares the stories of Mumbai Trains and Yamraj, the power of a visiting card, and Food delivery for Canines. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iO...
Ep. 05: An Unexpected Reunion
March 23, 2020 00:35 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBOn this episode, Shifa shares the story of cleaning up a town, a reunion after 36 years, a gadget that helps reduce car pollution and more. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/andr...
An Unexpected Reunion
March 23, 2020 00:35 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBOn this episode, Shifa shares the story of cleaning up a town, a reunion after 36 years, a gadget that helps reduce car pollution and more. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/andr...
Ep. 04: Standing Wheelchair
March 19, 2020 00:35 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBOn this episode Shifa shares a policemans journey, a story of a fairytale wedding, an advance in wheelchairs and more. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://i...
Standing Wheelchair
March 19, 2020 00:35 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBOn this episode Shifa shares a policemans journey, a story of a fairytale wedding, an advance in wheelchairs and more. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://i...
Constructing Translations
March 16, 2020 00:35 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBOn this episode, Shifa brings news about a Tamil Classic translated into Malyalam. What difference will that make? Have you imagined what would an eco village look like? To find answers to these questions, tune in to this dose of happy news. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts ap...
Ep. 03: Constructing Translations
March 16, 2020 00:35 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBOn this episode, Shifa brings news about a Tamil Classic translated into Malyalam. What difference will that make? Have you imagined what would an eco village look like? To find answers to these questions, tune in to this dose of happy news. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts ap...
Ep. 02: Water Saving Homes
March 12, 2020 00:35 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBOn this episode, Shifa talks about innovations that help to make our country sustainable. From rain water harvesting to saving electricity, this dose of happy news is what you need to start your day with. Tune in to find out what these innovations are. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this...
Water Saving Homes
March 12, 2020 00:35 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBOn this episode, Shifa talks about innovations that help to make our country sustainable. From rain water harvesting to saving electricity, this dose of happy news is what you need to start your day with. Tune in to find out what these innovations are. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can listen to this...
Ep. 01: Alchemy with Rubbish
March 09, 2020 00:35 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBOn the first episode, Shifa brings you news from Mysore, Jamshedpur, Mumbai and Yamuna Riverfront. What is happening in these corners of the country? Can rubbish be utilized to change your roads? Tune in to this episode for your dose of positive and uplifting news. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can l...
Alchemy with Rubbish
March 09, 2020 00:35 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBOn the first episode, Shifa brings you news from Mysore, Jamshedpur, Mumbai and Yamuna Riverfront. What is happening in these corners of the country? Can rubbish be utilized to change your roads? Tune in to this episode for your dose of positive and uplifting news. You can follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ You can follow Shifa Maitra on her instagram handle: @shifamaitra (https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/) You can l...
Ep. 00: Introduction to Smile India - English
February 25, 2020 08:42 - 53 seconds - 829 KBWelcome to Smile India, hosted by the Media Consultant Shifa Maitra, where you get positive and uplifting news on India. Shifa shares the profile of people and institutions that are doing great work in the nation building. The podcast also sheds light on interesting rituals and practices that help us thrive. Our host gives some tips that can help you to do your bit for India. This is the kind of news that makes you feel good about your country and is guaranteed to make you smile. Tune in t...
Introduction to Smile India - English
February 25, 2020 08:42 - 53 seconds - 865 KBWelcome to Smile India, hosted by the Media Consultant Shifa Maitra, where you get positive and uplifting news on India. Shifa shares the profile of people and institutions that are doing great work in the nation building. The podcast also sheds light on interesting rituals and practices that help us thrive. Our host gives some tips that can help you to do your bit for India. This is the kind of news that makes you feel good about your country and is guaranteed to make you smile. Tune in t...