Smile India - English With Shifa Maitra

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Welcome to Smile India, hosted by the Media Consultant Shifa Maitra, where you get positive and uplifting news on India. Shifa shares the profile of people and institutions that are doing great work in the nation-building. The podcast also sheds light on interesting rituals and practices that help us thrive. Our host gives some tips that can help you to do your bit for India. This is the kind of news that makes you feel good about your country and is guaranteed to make you smile. Tune in to the new episodes every Thursday.  

  1. Gender neutral uniforms

    12/02/2021

    Gender neutral uniforms

    A school in Ernakulam introduced gender neutral uniforms. We also tell you about an MBA Chaiwala who flunked his CAT exams but earns in crores today! Listen in on Smile India! Do follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/ Follow  Shifa Maitra on her Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ShifaMaitra?s=09 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  2. When love conquers all

    11/25/2021

    When love conquers all

    Today on Smile India get to know about a HIV positive couple from Delhi who believe in truly living in the moment. Also get to know about eco warrior Janak Palta who helps people live a sustainable life. Do follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ShifaMaitra?s=09 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  3. Pure pani in Puri

    11/18/2021

    Pure pani in Puri

    Today on Smile India get to know how a city in India gets clean filtered water from the Municipal Corporation round the clock. Also get to know of a Mumbai couple who set up a flourishing business in their 80s! Do follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ShifaMaitra?s=09 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  4. Saving the Single Screen Theaters

    11/11/2021

    Saving the Single Screen Theaters

    Today, on Smile India get to know about Pagalor Pathshala – a Kolkata based NGO that’s trying to help single screen cinema halls survive by going there to watch films regularly! We also tell you about the cafe in Bangalore that has special innovations for it’s waiters, who are disabled and delightful. Do follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ShifaMaitra?s=09 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/io, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  5. Lighting Up Diwali for Orphans

    11/04/2021

    Lighting Up Diwali for Orphans

    Today, on Smile India, hear the story of Vimal from Kerela, who celebrated Diwali by sponsoring 4 orphans' education including other expenses. Vimal is an orphan too and grew up in the same orphanage. Shifa also tells us about an old man who lived in an old age home in Baroda. He saved a little each month and on Diwali, distributed boxes of sweets to people less fortunate than him. Do follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ShifaMaitra?s=09 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios,or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  6. Home Cooked Meal for Just ₹5

    10/28/2021

    Home Cooked Meal for Just ₹5

    Today, on Smile India get to know about Nilanjana Chatterjee, who showed bravery and risked her life to save an unknown woman's life. We also tell you about the place in Noida where you can get a great home cooked meal for just 5 rupees.Do follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/Follow Shifa Maitra on her Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ShifaMaitra?s=09 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  7. Trust Shops Exist!

    10/21/2021

    Trust Shops Exist!

    Today, on Smile India get to know about shops without shopkeepers in Mizoram. Based on a price list people take what they want and leave money in a box on the counter. Also, get to know about an unlettered Padma Shri Award Winner, Bhuri Bai who painted in stones as a construction labourer before she got discovered. Do follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ShifaMaitra?s=09 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  8. A Call to Save a Life

    10/14/2021

    A Call to Save a Life

    Today, on Smile India get to know about Dr. Aparna Hegde whose NGO, ARMMAN calls pregnant women and new mothers and gives free counselling in their mother tongue...selflessly saving lives. Shifa also tells you about the youngster from Bhilwara, Rajasthan who gave up a cushy life abroad to come serve the nation. Do follow Shifa Maitra's page "Good News Indians" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsIndians/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/shifamaitra/ Follow Shifa Maitra on her Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ShifaMaitra?s=09 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
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Welcome to Smile India, hosted by the Media Consultant Shifa Maitra, where you get positive and uplifting news on India. Shifa shares the profile of people and institutions that are doing great work in the nation-building. The podcast also sheds light on interesting rituals and practices that help us thrive. Our host gives some tips that can help you to do your bit for India. This is the kind of news that makes you feel good about your country and is guaranteed to make you smile. Tune in to the new episodes every Thursday.  

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