All Indians Matter

While the poor got poorer during the pandemic, India’s 100 billionaires got wealthier by almost Rs 13 lakh crore – enough to give the 138 million poorest Indians Rs 94,045 each. The number of poor rose by 75 million, accounting for 60% of the global increase in poverty and it didn’t even include the second wave.

Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While consumption drives the economy, it has a destructive impact on the environment. India’s aggressive economic focus over the past few decades has been accompanied by alarming ecological destruction. How does what you consume impact the planet? And can altering individual consumption habits change that? 

Akshata Bhadranna, one half of an ecopreneur couple, tells All Indians Matter how reducing waste and raising awareness can change the world.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Indian government would have us believe that an 84-year-old with advanced Parkinson’s Disease was a terrorist. Incarcerated, Father Stan Swamy was denied not just bail but something as basic as a sipper that he needed because his trembling hands couldn’t hold a cup. 

Father Stan died in hospital, a price he paid for fighting for tribals’ rights. What does this say about us and our judicial system, which so often fails those who need justice the most? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a societal and business landscape loaded against women, strong networks are vital for women entrepreneurs to support each other and grow their businesses. Such networks help not just by presenting opportunities, but also through advice specific to the unique challenges women face.

Neha Kadakia is the founder of Hastaksharr Self Made Diva – a networking forum specifically for women entrepreneurs, especially micro entrepreneurs. It has more than 19,000 members, ranging from entrepreneurs and wellness coaches to food bloggers and teachers. She speaks to All Indians Matter about how such networks can change women’s lives.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The battle between the Indian government and Twitter is blowing up. The cases and clashes are part of an ever-expanding struggle between the world’s leading microblogging platform and the Narendra Modi government over the latter’s attempt to control the digital narrative about it amid growing criticism of its performance.

Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatsapp’s case against the new digital rules is important for India’s internet future. WhatsApp argues that the rules violate privacy rights. This comes on the back of attempts by the government to control the digital narrative about it, including pressurizing social media companies to remove posts critical of it.

Kushagra Sinha, the Litigation and Intermediary Liability lead at the Delhi-based Software Freedom Law Centre, speaks to All Indians Matter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fuel prices have risen at least 24 times since May 4 and petrol crossed the Rs 100 per litre mark in seven states and union territories. As common Indians reeling from the economic impact of COVID-19 looked to the government for help, they came up against a brick wall.

Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2021 is Pride Month, so it was fitting that a few days ago the Madras High Court suggested measures to sensitize society and the state to remove prejudices against the LGBTQIA+ community. It also ordered strict action against those found to be attempting to “cure” or change sexual orientation.

Khushi Shaikh, one of India’s first transgender models and a leading content creator, speaks about the community’s journey since the reading down of Article 377 and what lies next.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the Ollie Robinson episode underscores the racism prevalent in international sport, discrimination based on looks, skin colour, geography and caste have existed forever in Indian sport. It’s time conversations about it got more common so that something can be done about it.

Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s estimated that a staggering 70% of surface water in India is too polluted for consumption. Every day, 40 million litres of wastewater enter rivers and other water bodies with only a tiny fraction adequately treated. India’s water bodies are dying.

Karishma Asoodani, who represented Asia at the World Water Forum 8 and is involved in the World Water Forum 9 to be held in 2022, is among India’s leading young water warriors. She speaks to All Indians Matter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices