In this episode of India Unveiled, host Rakesh Soni sits down with writer, artist, and education change maker Devangana Mishra, the founder of Brain Bristle Foundation, an initiative working with children with autism in low-income schools.

Devangana was awarded the prestigious Elise Todden Scholarship at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she also worked with the Outcomes and Opportunities Department and contributed to the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Her journey spans classrooms and organizations across New York, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and India, shaping her unique perspective on education, creativity, and inclusion.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Autism awareness and inclusive education in India

• The story behind the Brain Bristle Foundation

• Devangana’s journey from artist to global educator

• The importance of creativity in learning

• How education systems can better support neurodivergent children

This episode is a powerful conversation about empathy, education, creativity, and social change.

If you’re interested in education reform, autism awareness, storytelling, and inspiring journeys, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on how compassion and creativity can reshape learning.

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