While 2020 has been testing us in many ways, I am truly grateful for the opportunities this year has brought me. I am presently at the University of Birmingham, UK to pursue M.Sc. Environment, Development and Politics. This excitement has been amplified as I am among the few Indians chosen to be  awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship (2020-21) https://www.chevening.org/. Through this episode I will briefly touch upon reasons for choosing my course, the merit of Chevening and some key things you need to know before applying for the scholarship. 

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Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with  great love & devotion across the country. How do we make this festival not merely a showcase but sustainable too? Also, did you know the Ganesh Festival has a special significance in the Indian Indepence Movement. Do tune in and figure out the why & how of celebrating an Eco Conscious Festival. 

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It's the 74th Independence Day of India. We have grown by leaps and bounds in the last seven decades, but one problem that India is grappling with  is the mounting waste. How can we understand the enormity of the issue, what is the lifecycle of waste & what can we do to ease management of waste. Tune into this episode of the Praana Cafe Podcast. 

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My journey in Sustainability has begun with my parents practicing it everyday. My Mother, Anuradha is a nature lover & is committed to conservation - in every household chore she inculcates conscious and zero waste living. My Father, Ramesh Babu comes from an agricultural family & passionately practices it to this day. In this episode, both of them share their Best Practices for Sustainable Living, and I'm certain there's much to takeaway. 

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I am the strongest believer of individual, personal action, but sometimes when the problem is really huge, and you are out there to get to the solution, you need like minded people who come together as a community sharing similar vision and values. 

In this episode, we will explore both the Need and Power of community, along with the networks I am associated with and my learning from them! 

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Having just  finished the  Climate Reality Training, I am charged up with so much content that it is only fair to share it with  a wider audience. This episode of my podcast has some key takeaways, both problems and solutions of the Climate Crisis. Just enough to make you think, act and want to explore further. 

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While Life is unpredictable and the End uncertain, can we make our Living conscious and certain. Can we do everything within our control to ensure we care and respect for Mother Earth? 

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While some of us may or may not like Monsoon & the rain it brings, a large section of the population directly depends and is impacted by Rain Patterns. While Rain Water Conservation is ideal, have we at least begun with home water conservation? How is Climate Change, Monsoon & our life related... Listen to this week's episode of Praana Cafe 

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Plastic Free July - A world wide event to bring focused discussion and action around going Plastic Free for one month of the year (to begin with). In this week's episode, I am discussing Ideas on How Best can we make this month & the rest of the days, entirely Plastic Free.  Let's be a part of the Solution!

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Retail Therapy & Consumerism have taken over lives, but is there a way of getting all the things we want without compromise while also ensuring we are conscious of the environment & resources? In this episode I discuss 7 Hacks to find that exact sustainable balance! 

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