What India Needs with Shutapa Paul

By: Shutapa Paul
  • Summary

  • Join Shutapa Paul as she delves into social, economic, and environment issues that should matter, speaks to inspiring individuals, while diving deep into every conversation.

    Shutapa Paul is an anchor, commenter, author, and media entrepreneur. She has spent almost two decades within the media space, first as a journalist, and now as a media entrepreneur. Currently, she is Founder of award-winning brand-building and communications company, Dharma Media Consultants, where she has been working closely within the investing, startup, and impact ecosystem.

    Shutapa has been recognised as:

    - BW 40 Under 40 (PR & Corp Comm)
    - BW Excel Communications Personality of the Year
    - Social Samosa 40 Under 40
    - Agency Reporter 40 Under 40
    - LinkedIn ‘Top Voice’
    - ‘100 Women Faces’ by the Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs
    - ‘Woman of the Year in Media and Journalism’ by Woman Times
    - Sattva Nation’s Iconic Wellness Award

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    © 2025 What India Needs with Shutapa Paul
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Episodes
  • What India Needs: Breaking Taboos Around Menstrual Hygiene with Vikas Bagaria
    Feb 3 2025

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    Menstruation is a biological process, not a taboo. So why are women still shamed for it?

    In this episode of What India Needs, host Shutapa Paul talks with Vikas Bagaria, founder of Pee Safe. From his personal journey to sustainable solutions, Vikas shares facts about menstruation taboos, and sustainable solutions like menstrual cups and reusable pads.

    Catch the full conversation on YouTube or listen to it on Spotify.

    #whatindianeeds #peesafe #menstrualhealth #periodcare #sustainability

    00:00 - Intro

    01:58 - Social taboo and stigma

    06:26 - Awareness and education

    09:15 - Efforts and initiatives for improvement

    11:03 - Sustainability and affordability

    15:00 - Female personal hygiene market

    16:40 - Men’s personal hygiene

    19:28 - Personal journey and Pee Safe

    22:47 - UTI and public loos

    24:54 - Other business ventures

    28:48 - Pee Safe Investors

    30:04 - Future goals and challenges

    37:33 - Advice for young entrepreneurs

    40:30 - Failures and lessons learnt

    46:10 - Perspectives on parenthood

    48:50 - Balancing life as an entrepreneur

    52:08 - Outro

    #hygienematters #healthforall #sanitation #personalhygiene #endperiodstigma #breakthetaboo #femininecare #menstrualcups #sanitarypads

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shutapapaul/

    Twitter X: https://x.com/ShutapaPaul

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shutapa?igsh=MWZ5cHB3aDg3b21jcQ==

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shutapapaulpage/


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    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vikkivik

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/vikkivik?t=s9XeGEuZsK6yl97tCO4gXw&s=09

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikas_bagaria?igsh=Mmh6eHAyaW1vcHN2

    Pee Safe: https://www.peesafe.com/


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    52 mins
  • What India Needs: Sustainable Cities and Smarter Urban Planning with Ashish Kukreja
    Jan 13 2025

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    $1.4 trillion to build India’s future: Are we on the right track?

    In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Ashish Kukreja, CEO and Founder of Homesfy, to explore the opportunities and challenges of robust infrastructure development in India. Can decentralising development to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities lead India’s future?

    Tune in to hear Ashish Kukreja's professional and personal insights on balancing growth with sustainability. Don’t miss out!

    #whatIndianeeds #urbanplanning #sustainabledevelopment #smartcities #affordablehousing

    Segmentation:

    00:00 Intro

    1:50 - Balancing Growth and Sustainability

    5:54 - The Green Space Crisis in Indian Metros

    12:36 - Decentralising Development: The Role of Tier-2 and Tier-3 India

    15:31 -Challenges of Connectivity and Smart Cities

    19:48 - Public-Private Partnerships for Smarter Cities

    23:02 - Tackling Affordable Housing in Urban India

    27:28 - Smaller Cities More Interested in Sustainability

    29:34 - Homesfy’s Vision

    32:18 - Ashish Kukreja's Journey

    36:26 - About Mymagnet

    37:54 - Future Plans for Homesfy and Mymagnet

    41:53 - Achievements and Lessons

    47:09- Tips for Entrepreneurs

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shutapa_paul

    Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shutapa-paul-podcast

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    Follow Shutapa Paul on

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shutapapaul/

    Twitter X: https://x.com/ShutapaPaul

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shutapa?igsh=MWZ5cHB3aDg3b21jcQ==

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shutapapaulpage/

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-kukreja-78389a5/

    Homsfy: https://www.homesfy.in/

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    50 mins
  • What India Needs: Balancing Growth with Sustainability with Dr T V Ramachandra
    Dec 19 2024

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    Meet a crusader for environmental sustainability who has worked tirelessly to protect natural resources and promote sustainable development. He has confronted challenges head-on, inspiring hope for a climate-resilient future, and a healthier planet, sometimes even at personal peril.

    Tune in to the latest episode of the 'What India Needs' podcast, where we delve into the environmental challenges and opportunities faced by India with Dr T.V. Ramachandra, scientist at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

    Segments:
    0:00- Introduction
    1:53- Bangalore: then vs now
    11:22- Lack of urban planning
    13:26- Cluster-based development
    16:45- Path to sustainable development
    18:13- Role of a citizen
    21:00- Benefits of forest area
    26:28- Climate-resilient governance
    29:04- Understanding consumption pattern
    34:13- Professional journey and initiatives
    36:50- Benefits of scientific and technological data
    38:00- Health implications of pollutants
    43:51- Balancing sustainable growth with urban planning
    47:16- India’s initiatives
    49:00- Bangalore’s sustainable model and its potential
    54:30- The cost of speaking the truth
    59:30- Personal projects
    1:03:08- Holding decision-makers accountable
    1:07:33- It’s not west vs east
    1:12:00- Green GDP
    1:13:00- Regions vulnerable to climate change
    1:16:30- Participation from citizens
    1:18:00- Importance of literacy
    1:20:18- If there’s a will, there’s a way

    #IndustrialRevolution #SustainableGrowth #GreenEconomy #WhatIndiaNeeds

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    To know more:

    Follow Shutapa Paul on:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shutapapaul/

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShutapaPaul

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shutapa?igsh=MWZ5cHB3aDg3b21jcQ==

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    1 hr and 30 mins

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