Bencil Talks

Skymet is India's first private weather forecasting company. Always fascinated with weather even as a 17 year old and a professional journalist. Jatin launched Skymet in 2003 with the intention of providing reliable and accessible weather forecasts. Skymet’s greatest contribution is perhaps that to a large extent Skymet has solved the Monsoon forecasting problem in India. In addition, Skymet has set up about 400 agricultural sensors that enable farmers to understand their crops at a micro scale and thereby maximize their yield. 

So let's learn more from Jatin!

Welcome to the latest episode of Bencil Talks! In this episode, we had with us Smita Singhal, Director/Founder, Absolute Water. She, with the help of her father, Sunil Singhal, developed India's first 100% Green water recovery plant. They convert sewage to drinking water, truly doing justice to the motto 'Each drop counts'. 

So let's dive deeper into Smita's journey!

Welcome to the latest episode of Bencil Talks! In this episode, we had with us Dr. Medha Tadpatrikar ("The Plastic Lady"), Director of Mantraa Research & Consultants Pvt Ltd, Phoenix General Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd., and Rudra Environmental Solutions (India) Ltd. She is also a trustee of "Keshav Sita Memorial Foundation Trust", which collects plastic waste from places like Baramati, Baneshwar, Raigad Fort, Thane, etc. She's environmentally conscious and is a firm believer of "change begins at home".

So let's dive deeper into Dr. Medha's journey!

In our episode of Bencil Talks this week, we present to you Mr Snehanshu Gandhi, co-founder of Kaagaz Scanner. A graduate from IIT, Mr Snehanshu Gandhi is also the brainchild of Sorted AI. In his trademark style, Mr Snehanshu Gandhi used the magical combination of modern technology and artificial intelligence to put Kaagaz scanner at the forefront of documentation apps. His foresight led to the emergence of Kaagaz scanner being the most available app for document scanning post the Government ban on Chinese based apps. Today, he takes us through his journey, highlighting the contributing factors to its emergence, its visibility and what it’s going to take to keep his company on the success bandwagon.

In today’s Episode in Bencil Talks we present to you Shabari Raje, co-founder of findmeashoe.com. Shabari Raje, who studied at Domus Academy – Milan, takes us through her journey giving us a peek on the development of her product and its evolution.  Shabari’s company is a pioneer of sorts, with a strong focus on integrating technology to revolutionize the customer’s shopping experience. In this exclusive interaction, Shabari Raje tells us all about how a simple mobile app with state-of-the art AI, can change the retail landscape like never before.

Welcome to the latest episode of BencilTalks! In this episode, we had with us Ms Namita Banka, Founder & MD of Banka Bioloo Limited, which is a pioneer in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene infrastructure. Banka Bioloo provides sanitation infrastructure and turnkey, human waste management solutions and services involving innovative and simple bio-digester technology patented by DRDO, the R&D arm of the Indian Ministry of Defence.

Ms Namita completed her Bachelor of Science (Home Science) from University of Delhi and also completed her Diploma in Jewellery Designing, Mfg. & Appraising from Indian Diamond Institute, Surat. She has 8 years of experience in the field of diamond Jewellery. In 2008, she began her Entrepreneur venture of BioLoo in proprietor concern. She has been the main guiding force behind the growth and business strategy of the company.

So let's dive deeper into Ms Namita's journey through this  innovation!

"2020 Is Not a Curse" authored by Rajeev Bencil Surana with insights from 20 global experts on the new normal, and what the future holds for us in different areas such as technology, retail & shopping, learning etc. is here. Find the 7th chapter on Media & Entertainment in this episode!

"2020 Is Not a Curse" authored by Rajeev Bencil Surana with insights from 20 global experts on the new normal, and what the future holds for us in different areas such as technology, retail & shopping, learning etc. is here. Find the 6th chapter on Retail in this episode!

"2020 Is Not a Curse" authored by Rajeev Bencil Surana with insights from 20 global experts on the new normal, and what the future holds for us in different areas such as technology, retail & shopping, learning etc. is here. Find the 5th Chapter on Travel, Tourism & Hospitality in this episode!

"2020 Is Not a Curse" authored by Rajeev Bencil Surana with insights from 20 global experts on the new normal, and what the future holds for us in different areas such as technology, retail & shopping, learning etc. is here. Find the 4th chapter on Work Place in this episode!