Episodes

  • Gender neutral uniforms

    Gender neutral uniforms
    Dec 2 2021
    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!

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    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/

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    6 mins
  • When love conquers all

    When love conquers all
    Nov 25 2021
    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.
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    7 mins
  • Pure pani in Puri

    Pure pani in Puri
    Nov 18 2021
    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/

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    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/

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    5 mins
  • Saving the Single Screen Theaters

    Saving the Single Screen Theaters
    Nov 11 2021

    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.

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    5 mins
  • Lighting Up Diwali for Orphans

    Lighting Up Diwali for Orphans
    Nov 4 2021

    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.

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    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.

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    7 mins
  • Home Cooked Meal for Just ₹5

    Home Cooked Meal for Just ₹5
    Oct 28 2021
    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.

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    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/

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    6 mins
  • Trust Shops Exist!

    Trust Shops Exist!
    Oct 21 2021

    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.

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    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.

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    6 mins
  • A Call to Save a Life

    A Call to Save a Life
    Oct 14 2021

    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:

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    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/

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    7 mins