#MittiCafe #AlinaAlam #DisabilityInclusion #SocialEntrepreneurship What if one idea, born from heartbreak, rejection, and humanity, could rewrite the future for thousands?This is the extraordinary journey of Alina Alam, the founder of MITTI Café, an award-winning chain run entirely by adults with disabilities. With zero startup capital, countless rejections, and a belief that compassion helped to build one of the world’s largest inclusive café chains.In this conversation, she shares her journey of creating a movement that empowers people with physical, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities through employment, dignity, and community.

#PragatiMathur #TextileArtist #HandloomIndia #Nauraspur Pragati Mathur is one of India’s most compelling textile artists, a creator who blends handloom tradition with contemporary imagination. In this episode let’s explores Pragati’s remarkable 36-year journey, from receiving her first loom as a newly married graduate to building large-scale installations that redefine textile art in India.Her work moves effortlessly between sculpture, weaving, and installation, bringing together materials like copper, silk, jute, glass, and repurposed textiles. Every creation begins with a sketch, a concept note, or a piece of poetry, making her process deeply emotional and intuitively rooted.

#ChayaaNanjappa #NectarFresh #WomenEntrepreneurs #TheExpressionsPodcast #TNIEChayaa Nanjappa Rajappa, the award-winning founder of Nectar Fresh, is one of India’s most inspiring first-generation entrepreneurs. From surviving personal trauma to building India’s leading premium honey and natural foods brand, her journey is a inspiration in determination, innovation, and social impact.In this conversation, she reveals how she became the first woman in India to set up a honey-processing plant, replaced global giants like Darbo and Bonne Maman, empowered thousands of rural and tribal families, and built a brand trusted by Marriott, ITC, Hyatt, Walmart, Ayurveda companies, and global markets.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!

#MayuraBalasubramanian #CraftizenFoundation # CheriyalArt #IndianCrafts Discover how Mayura blends traditional craftsmanship with innovative social entrepreneurship to revive dying crafts and empower marginalized artisans, rural women, and adults with intellectual disabilities across India. From reviving rare Cheriyal art to pioneering eco-friendly livelihoods with temple flower recycling, this conversation delves into passion, purpose, and resilience. Don’t miss exclusive insights on preserving India’s rich cultural heritage through sustainable, craft-based livelihoods and inspiring stories of transformation.

#HariniNagendra #ExpressionPodcast #BangaloreDetectivesClub From decoding the language of trees 🌳 to writing award-winning mysteries 🕵️♀️, Dr. Harini Nagendra is redefining how India looks at cities, ecology, and storytelling.In this episode of the Expressions Podcast by The New Indian Express, Dr. Harini Nagendra takes us inside her life bridging science and storytelling, from leading research in climate change and urban ecology to weaving mysteries set in 1920s Bangalore for the bestselling Bangalore Detectives Club series. If you love stories that blend imagination with historical reality, and want insights into the future of sustainability, don’t miss this inspiring episode!

#BinduSubramaniam #SaPa #IndianMusic #musiceducation What does it mean to live a life where music, intellect, and empathy meet?In this inspiring episode of The Expression Podcast by The New Indian Express, we sit down with Bindu Subramaniam - singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, educator, and CEO of SaPa – Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts.Born into one of India’s most iconic music families, Bindu’s journey spans from performing with orchestras at 12 to reshaping how children experience music today. She opens up about growing up around legends, creating SaPa Baby, balancing motherhood and creativity, embracing technology in art, and finding resilience through melody.🎧 Tune in for an honest, soulful conversation about music, meaning, and the future of creativity.

#RishabhMalhotra #MSDhoni #TagdaRaho #JontyRhodesWhat happens when pain becomes your philosophy and strength turns into a movement? Meet Rishabh Malhotra, the Bengaluru-based entrepreneur who turned paralysis into purpose — and revived India’s ancient strength training systems through his fitness revolution, Tagda Raho.In this powerful episode of The Expression Podcast by The New Indian Express, Rishabh shares how a rare nerve injury left one arm nearly paralyzed during a cycling expedition and how ancient Indian tools like the Gada and Mudgar helped him rebuild strength, balance, and belief.From training India’s #SpecialForces and #IPL athletes to earning support from #MSDhoni and being recognized twice by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rishabh’s story is not just about muscle, it’s about meaning.

#AbhijitGupta #ThePizzaBakery #SmashGuysDive into the inspiring journey of Abhijit Gupta, the dynamic entrepreneur behind some of Bangalore’s most loved food brands—The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys. From facing the setback of a failed tech start-up to creating a thriving more than ₹100 crore food empire, Abhijit shares invaluable lessons on resilience, innovation, and the power of putting product first.In this episode of The Expression Podcast presented by The New Indian Express, discover:• The unexpected path from tech to food entrepreneurship• How obsessing over product quality shapes customer loyalty• Why transparency and storytelling have become game-changers in branding• Insights into scaling operations, hiring, and leveraging technology across 30+ outlets• Embracing sustainability and culture as core pillars for growthWhether you're a budding restaurateur, a start-up enthusiast, or someone driven by creativity and hustle, this conversation will fuel your passion and sharpen your blueprint for success.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments!

#ExpressionsPodcast #GaurangShah #Fashion #IndianHandloom #TextileRevival Gaurang Shah, India’s master of handloom design and a visionary who has redefined the saree for the modern world.With over 25 years in fashion, Gaurang shares his journey from learning discipline at his father’s fabric store to becoming one of the few designers dedicated to weaving traditions like Jamdani, Ikat, and Paithani. Known for his breath-taking collections inspired by Raja Ravi Varma paintings, Ganesha motifs, and timeless color palettes, his work balances heritage with innovation while employing over 800 weavers across India.From sarees as six-meter canvases to the philosophy of slow fashion, this episode is a masterclass in art, culture, and design thinking.

#ExpressionsPodcast #ManamChocolate #IndianChocolate #FoodInnovation What does it take to create world-class chocolate in India? On this episode of The Expression Podcast by The New Indian Express, we dive into the fascinating journey of Manam Chocolate—a brand that is reshaping how the world sees Indian chocolate.Founder Chaitanya Muppala takes us inside the story of building Manam, from working with over 300 farmers and setting up one of the world’s largest fine-flavour cacao fermentary, to creating award-winning chocolate that goes beyond the bar.In just 100 days, Manam won 17 international awards. But the bigger story is how it’s inspiring a fourth wave of chocolate from India to the world.