In this interview of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, Evan Thibaud hears Shashi’s story on how he started in India and, with a bit of luck, how he signed up for an amazing program from Ensign Bickford that brought him back to India and how that formed his basis in the explosives industry.  

‼️ Special thanks to our #sponsor Best in the West Conference. For over 20 years, they’ve raised more than $150,000 in scholarships, bringing together miners, drill & blast suppliers, and government agencies.And of course, a big thank you to Walt Partridge, the voice behind the auction and the cause.

📅 See you at the next Best in the West Conference in 2026.

🎧 Tune in and blast into Shashi’s journey — Part 1 is live now!