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My Best Hire
E03: Challenge, Connect, Empower: Managing Exceptional Talent | Bindi Dharia
Bindi Dharia, a Harvard MBA and impact sector veteran who discusses her experience with an exceptional hire, Pramit Banerjee. The conversation explores how Pramit's work significantly contributed to the development of India's Social Stock Exchange and transformed Bindi's team at Ashoka University's Center for Social Impact and Philanthropy.Key Quotes"When you're picking rock stars out there, it's not about what they can do. It's about what you can give them and why they should join." - Bindi Dharia"I used to say Pramit is like gold." - Bindi Dharia
2025-03-11
34 min
The Horror Show by Karnik
Mysteries of the Cursed Family | Real Hindi Horror Story | Horror Suspense
Ek anokhi raat, ek ajeeb sa washroom aur ek aisa sach jisne Monika ke hosh uda diye! Kya Charu sach me theek hai? Ya koi anjaani shakti ab bhi uske saath hai?Is kahani me Bhoot, Aatma, Evil Possession, Hanuman Chalisa, Exorcism aur Paranormal Activities ka ek aisa blend hai jo aapko raat bhar sochne par majboor kar dega.Kya kabhi kisi insaan ke andar koi aur reh sakta hai? Ya fir yeh sirf Monika ka waham tha? Pandit ji ne kaha sab khatam ho gaya hai… par kya horror kabhi ek raat me khatam ho...
2025-02-12
30 min
Impactful Journeys
S1E10 Impactful Journeys - with Anshu Gupta
Resembling less of a podcast episode and more of an informal relaxed dialogue, this one is a delight to listen to. If you listened in without any introduction, you wouldn’t know that the guest is one of the most respected social entrepreneurs of our time. The discussion with Anshu Gupta, the founder of Goonj, explores topics of special relevance to non-profits:* the importance of dignity as a core intrinsic and universal value * taking a dignity-centered approach in a social organization’s relationship with its stakeholders, and,* the ‘scale’ approach and the ‘corporate’ NGOTh...
2024-08-01
1h 08
Resilience with Dhruti Shah
Episode 9: Story of the 'Clothing Man' Anshu Gupta, Co-founder of Goonj
Join us as we welcome Anshu Gupta, the visionary co-founder of Goonj and the man known across India as the Clothing Man. In 1999, Anshu left a promising corporate career to address a glaring gap in development work: the basic need for clothing. Along with his wife Meenakshi, who co-founded Goonj, they started with just 67 items of clothing from their home. Over the past 24 years, Goonj has grown into a transformative force impacting thousands of communities across 27 states, addressing issues from water and sanitation to menstrual hygiene, education, and disaster response, redefining the culture of giving a...
2024-07-04
58 min
No-Cost Extension with Deval Sanghavi
The Rebuild Conversations: On asking uncomfortable and disruptive questions.
The Rebuild Conversations is a series in which the No-Cost Extension team checks in with the Rebuild India Fund Investment Committee members to see how they’re doing, what they’ve been learning and how they envisage for the future of the Fund. Rebuild India’s mission is to provide grassroot organizations with long-term flexible funding that can support them through the course of 5-10 years, without constraints or targets. As of early 2024, the fund has been working with over 142 NGOs from across India. In this conversation recorded in January 2024, you can hear Rameez Alam (Catalyst...
2024-04-11
12 min
GOONJ
Mithali Raj - Bharatnatyam or Bharat Ka Captain?
Her mother had aspirations for her to pursue Bharatnatyam. However, her father harboured dreams of his daughter wearing the Indian armband. Mithali Raj’s journey is a source of inspiration for every aspiring sportsperson. Stream the episode to hear her tale of determination, triumph, and national pride.
2024-03-08
03 min
GOONJ
Jhulan Goswami - 1000 Rupay Ki Mithai
Sometimes, all it takes is someone to believe in your talent and nurture you to achieve global glory. Coach Sadhu played that pivotal role for Jhulan. Renowned as the Chakda Express, you know Jhulan Goswami as India’s adept fast-bowler, but are you familiar with her challenging journey to this stage? Tune in to the episode to discover her inspiring narrative.
2024-03-08
04 min
GOONJ
Smriti Mandhana - Masterchef On The Crease
She holds the prestigious title of being India’s youngest ever women’s national team captain. Smriti is celebrated as an internationally acclaimed batsman, a beacon for youth, and an inspiration to countless aspiring sportspersons. Yet, there's a facet to Smriti that remains largely undiscovered. Tune in to the episode to uncover Smriti’s secret passion!
2024-03-08
04 min
Goonj
Episode 1 : The 10th Point (Story Manthan)
Embark on a riveting narrative journey with "Story Manthan," a storytelling series that promises to stir your imagination. In the debut episode, "The 10th Point," join the creative minds of Lakshay, Neeraj, and Rudramani as they weave a tale that transcends the ordinary. Dive into a world where storytelling becomes an art form, and let the collaborative minds takes you to realms unknown. This is not just a podcast; it's a literary adventure that unfolds with every word.
2023-12-21
07 min
G+T Conversations
1.4 Let's Talk Period: Overcoming Stigmas + Shame to End Period Poverty | G+T Conversations
Welcome to G+T Conversations, the ultimate global lifestyle podcast! We are your hosts, Gwenda + Tatjana, and in this episode, we speak about all things periods. Follow G+T Conversations on Instagram @GTconversations and join the conversation. Some of the things we mentioned in this episode Favorites of the Week: Tatjana: (1) Alexis Hall's new Book: “10 Things That Never Happened” and (2) the fact that Swiggy is selling sarees and cricket jerseys now. Gwenda: (1) She bought herself flowers and (2) She loved the National Day Celebrations by the Spanish Consulate in Mumbai. Goal of the Week:
2023-10-27
48 min
Oraq
Sitr#4: [URDU] Hum hi hain !
bas hum hi hain aik sawaal tum aik jawab hum tumharay zehn main ye awaz bas hum hi hain kabhi musaraton ki dhoop kabhi sheerni si chandni ye badaltay mosam ik tum or hum hi hain aik gul tum aur sath ka pata bas hum hi hain is shakh par janab bas hum hi hain tumhari baithak ko sochon say saja...
2023-02-15
00 min
Goonj
Episode 16: All about gaming
In our first-ever video podcast, we dispel some of the myths surrounding the gaming community through the lens of personal experience! From our first impressions of the gaming industry to navigating through toxicity, we cover it all in the latest episode of Goonj to reveal a raw and unfiltered account of life in the world of gaming through the eyes of a young passionate gamer.
2022-09-23
24 min
Discover your SecondAct Podcast
Naghma Mulla on Empathy, Eagerness & Her SecondAct
Philanthropy, empathy, kindness, and the will to extend a ‘helping hand’ to those in need, are the crucial elements that will fill the empty voids in our society.“It took me 6 months to figure I had arrived at the destination. A new journey, a new chapter of life begins from here”, said Naghma Mulla, President and Chief Executive Officer at EdelGive Foundation, General Board Member at Goonj, Core committee member at India Climate Collaborative.Naghma has driven the vision of the Foundation, strengthened the core principles of collaborative philanthropy; and transformed it from a grant-making foundati...
2022-08-27
41 min
The Human(e) Story
Anant Arora of Akshaya Patra on finding your eternal source of nourishment
In the fifth episode of The Human(e) Story podcast, Anant Arora --Chief Sustainability and Communication Officer at Akshaya Patra-- shares his life story, the ear-marked pages in that book as well as the underlines and between the lines. In one of the previous episodes of this podcast, we met Anshu Gupta of Goonj whose story in the social-impact space started with kapda. In this episode, Anant strives towards the goal of Zero Hunger by ensuring food security for 18 lakh children everyday. The basic need for roti is the motivator and enabler for millions of students of...
2022-06-30
20 min
Failure Files by IDR
The road to recovery | Suchetha Bhat, Vishal Talreja
In Part II of this conversation, Dream a Dream CEO Suchetha Bhat and co-founder Vishal Talreja talk about what it took to rebuild an organisation in crisis, and how that led to discovering a new kind of leadership—one that the world needs more of.Suchetha Bhat is the CEO of Dream a Dream, a nonprofit that empowers children from vulnerable backgrounds to thrive. Since starting her career in 2001, she has worked both in the corporate and social sectors. Under her leadership, Dream a Dream has grown from working with 10,000 young people in Bengaluru to more than on...
2022-05-27
24 min
Failure Files by IDR
Having a dream is not enough | Vishal Talreja, Suchetha Bhat
In Part I of this conversation with IDR, Dream a Dream’s co-founder Vishal Talreja and CEO Suchetha Bhat share the story of the organisation’s implosion, Vishal’s burnout, and how owning up to failure was the first step in figuring out the way to build back up.Vishal Talreja co-founded Dream a Dream with 11 other people. He is an Ashoka Fellow, an Eisenhower Fellow, a Kamalnayan Bajaj (Aspen) Fellow, a Salzburg Global Fellow, and a board member at Goonj. Vishal was also the founder-director of UnLtd India and a board member of PYE Global and India...
2022-05-27
15 min
The Human(e) Story
Anshu Gupta of Goonj reveals how human logic and humane emotion are connected!
While the first guest on this podcast --Venkat Krishnan-- was a giving champion, our guest today is all about ensuring the receiver's dignity. Anshu Gupta, recipient of Magsaysay award (which is considered Asia's Nobel Prize), founded Goonj 23 years ago which works superbly in the areas of disaster relief and community development pan-India. Anshu may seem like he's solving the WANT for kapda in the roti-kapda-makaan trio (and after hearing the podcast episode, you'll know why I stress on the word "want" here and don't substitute it with "need"). Actually, he's an economist by practice who's trying to balance the ineq...
2022-04-09
31 min
GOONJ
S4 E5: Umbrella Love
Daniel is your classic stone-hearted, straight-faced comic. Ruhana is the kinds who won’t kill a mosquito. Two people, poles apart. Can they fall in love? In this character-based musical drama, we are taken into a world where love battles the demons of consent, ignorance and differences. Will love find a way against all odds? Presenting, Goonj Podcast’s first ever musical original - Umbrella Love.
2021-12-24
29 min
GOONJ
S4 E4: 110 Volts
Life and relationships are full of ups and downs. A stranger in a train helps Subhashmita reflect on the issues in her relationship with her boyfriend in an eventful Mumbai to Delhi train journey.
2021-12-17
11 min
GOONJ
S4 E3 : Monica
'Monica' is a very realistic portrayal of the society we live in where everyday someone is being judged or scrutinized for one reason or another. However this story is about the struggle of a strong female protagonist against this society.
2021-12-10
14 min
GOONJ
S4 E2 : Banaras Bank
Set in the colourful city of Varanasi, Banaras Bank is a comedy that takes you on a rollercoaster in the mundane life of bank loan officer Mishra.
2021-12-03
09 min
GOONJ
S4 E1 : Happy Birthday Mrs. Khan
Even the most harrowing days have some stories that can bring a smile to your face. Ayesha and Kabir walked into the doors of the Taj Mahal Palace with the happiest faces, but stories like theirs haunt the city of Mumbai till date. Beyond just a love story, this is a story of friendship set in the backdrop of religious turmoil. A birthday that gifted memories, but ones that crushed their souls.
2021-11-26
08 min
Turning point Malayalam -Business Podcast
പ്രചോദനം തണുപ്പകറ്റാന് ശവശരീരങ്ങളെ കെട്ടിപ്പിടിച്ച കുട്ടി; ഗൂഞ്ചിന്റെ കഥ അവിടെ തുടങ്ങുന്നു | Goonj
#MotivationalVideo #Goonj #AnshuGupta #InspiringVideo #SocialEntrepreneurship''എനിക്ക് തണുപ്പ് വരുമ്പോള് ഞാന് ശവശരീരങ്ങളെ കെട്ടിപ്പിടിച്ചാണ് ഉറങ്ങാറ്'' എന്ന ആ കൊച്ചുകുട്ടിയുടെ വെളിപ്പെടുത്തലില് നിന്നാണ് അന്ശു ഗുപ്ത എന്ന മീററ്റ് സ്വദേശി ഗൂഞ്ച് എന്ന സാമൂഹിക സംരംഭത്തിന് തുടക്കം കുറിക്കുന്നത്. പാവപ്പെട്ടവര്ക്കുവേണ്ടി വസ്ത്രങ്ങള് ശേഖരിച്ച് അവര്ക്ക് വിതരണം ചെയ്യുന്ന ഗൂഞ്ച് പതിയെ വളര്ന്നുപന്തലിച്ച് കേരളത്തില് വരെ പ്രവര്ത്തനം വ്യാപിപ്പിച്ചു. ഗൂഞ്ചിന്റെ കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രവര്ത്തനങ്ങള്ക്ക് ചുക്കാന് പിടിക്കുന്ന ദുര്ഗാ മോഹനകൃഷ്ണന് ഗൂഞ്ചിന്റെ വളര്ച്ചയും കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രവര്ത്തനങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ചും ടേണിംഗ് പോയിന്റില് മനസ് തുറക്കുന്നു. Guest Details.. DURGA MOHANAKRISHNA TEAM GOONJ PH : +91 8287971353, 0484 2977602 ടേണിംഗ് പോയിന്റില് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥ പറയാന് വിളിക്കുക - +91 8848085572, +91 9995185190. About Anchor - Dr. Renjith Raj, (CEO & Strategist of Paddle Business Consultants LLP, Cochin.) Paddle Business Consultants LLP is a leading Management Consulting firm based at Kochi providing management advisory and support services to organizations in various segments and industries. An outstanding team of professionals who are trained to solve complex problems, devise invaluable strategies to improve the financial and operational health of their clients. Follow us Facebook - https://business.facebook.com/turningpointuntoldstories/?business_id=1009586779441464 Follow on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/turningpoint_untoldstories/ Google Poadcast - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ODM0MWE2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify Link - https://open.spotify.com/show/5KJQ11ByPOxNB4kvtaIRuR Follow us Telegram- https://t.me/joinchat/Ei_CnhkDpzG7TedhVaxhjg Follow us on WhatsApp -https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3WIA0SQrlR8lT3FJikD6LFollow us on Twitter -@ https://twitter.com/TUntoldstorieswebsite - www.turningpointstories.com #turningpoint #turningpointmalayalambusinessinterviews #turningpointuntoldstories #businessinterview #malayalamsuccessstory #businessinterview #motivationalinterview #motiationalspeech #businessideas #business #entrepreneurship #successstories DISCLAIMER ടേണിംഗ് പോയിന്റ് ഹോട്ട് സീറ്റില് ഇന്റര്വ്യൂ ചെയ്യപ്പെടുന്ന വ്യക്തിയുടെ അഭിപ്രായങ്ങള് അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ വ്യക്തിപരമായ അഭിപ്രായമാണ്. ഇന്റര്വ്യൂ ചെയ്യപ്പെടുന്നവരുടെ സംസാരങ്ങളോ അഭിപ്രായങ്ങളോ കൊണ്ടുണ്ടാകുന്ന ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടുകള്ക്കോ പ്രശ്നങ്ങള്ക്കോ ടേണിംഗ് പോയിന്റോ അതില് ബന്ധപ്പെട്ടവരോ ഉത്തരവാദികളായിരിക്കില്ല. ടേണിംഗ് പോയിന്റ് വീഡിയോകള് കോപ്പിറൈറ്റ് ഉള്ളവയാണ്. ഇക്കാരണങ്ങളാല് ടേണിംഗ് പോയിന്റില്
2021-09-20
14 min
The YVR Screen Scene Podcast
BONUS EPISODE: #YVRScreenSceneForIndia feat. Agam Darshi, Dhirendra, Praneet Akilla, Rekha Sharma, Sachin Sahel & Sandy Sidhu
Today’s bonus episode features audio from YVR Screen Scene For India, a star-studded fundraiser for Indian COVID relief that was broadcast live on May 8, 2021. The event – which was akin to Inside the Actors Studio but with a South Asian Canadian twist – featured Sabrina Rani Furminger in conversation with some of Vancouver’s finest South Asian Canadian actors, including Agam Darshi, Dhirendra, Praneet Akilla, Rekha Sharma, Sachin Sahel, and Sandy Sidhu. YVR Screen Scene For India raised more than $8400 for three charities providing disaster relief in India: Goonj, Doctors Without Borders, and Khalsa Aid International. While YVR Screen S...
2021-08-13
2h 06
The xMonks Drive
Ep 31 - Anshu Gupta - Bending the worldview on Charity
Charity, is it virtue or vice? In its original form, Anshu Gupta has challenged the definition of charity to bring more dignity to those who are earning it rather than someone who is doing it. Explore the mind-bending conversation with this social entrepreneur. Anshu Gupta is an Indian social entrepreneur who founded Goonj, a non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Delhi.Gupta is an Ashoka fellow and was conferred with the “Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award” by Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in 2012. He won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2015. Rewriting many rules of the devel...
2021-08-12
54 min
The Good Sight Podcast
Ep 1, Anshu Gupta, Founder of Goonj
Ramon Magsaysay awardee, Anshu Gupta shares how his organisation Goonj created a barter setup between Urban Surplus and the village Communities’ wisdom & labour, triggering large-scale rural development work.More
2021-07-19
47 min
Lafz
Soz ka aakhiri khat
Maine ye ek khat 2019 mein likh kar hawaaon mein uda diya tha .. uske lafz hain jo aaj bhi mere andar goonj rahe hain .. pichhli shab isey padha aur record kiya .. ik roz yun hoga ki likhte likhte tumko thakk jaaunga .. mujhe ab usi ek din ka intezaar hai : ) The cover pic which I've used is of sunset point kasauli .. koi din tha woh bhi ! Send a voice message to my podcast, Lafz: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lafz--soz/message
2021-03-30
09 min
Humans Of Bihar | Famous Personalities From Bihar | Bihari Founders
EP-7 l HUMANS OF BIHAR PODCAST WITH ROY KESHAV SHARMA A SOCIAL ACTIVIST AT URBAN POLITICS.
KESA LGA? ACCHA LGA? BURA LAGA? MST LGA? BAWAL LGA? HELLO EVERYONE! GREETING FROM HUMANS OF BIHAR. Our today's Humans of Bihar podcast show Guest is Mr. Roy Keshav Sharma a Social Activist at Urban Politics. He consider himself an active social worker with a keen interest in politics. In 2017, He spent his first summer break during college learning about menstruation and reusable sanitary napkins at Goonj NGO at Delhi. A month later, He came back to my hometown with...
2021-02-27
54 min
The Nameless Collective Podcast
SPECIAL EPISODE 04 | The Language of Revolution
Special Podcast Alert: The impact of the Farmer’s protest has reverberated around the world. This week Milan, Paneet and Naveen examine The Trolley Times - a multilingual publication recording the stories of the protest through poetry, editorial, and journalism. They discuss The Trolley Times as part of a longer tradition of revolutionary publications like Gadhar Dj Goonj and highlight the nuanced look at gender and caste that sets it apart.The Nameless Collective Podcast SPECIAL EPISODE 04 is a Canadian History podcast episode produced by JugniStyle.com and Manjot Bains. The show is hosted and researched by Na...
2021-01-07
30 min
GOONJ
S3 E6 : Unlikely Friendship
Two conflicting attitudes clashing at the edge of a building. Once is a coincidence but is it still considered a coincidence if it happens again ?! And can coincidences change one's life ?
2020-12-18
16 min
GOONJ
S3 E5 : KASHTI
Very often or not we feel that patriarchy is harmful for only the woman, but here's one example where the effects of patriarchy attempts to destroy the peace of an otherwise happy family.
2020-11-28
17 min
Goonj Safarnama
Humara Sheher: Episode 1: Tourist ki Tarah
A love story set in the City of Dreams, Mumbai. Tara and Agastya explore the city together and while that happens, an exploration of their relationship also begins! Let's tune in to the 1st episode of Humara Sheher, and view the city through their eyes. Humara Sheher: Episode 1: Tourist Ki Tarah To find out more about Agastya and Tara and the whole making of this web series, tune into @goonj.podcast on Instagram.
2020-11-07
03 min
GOONJ
S3 E4: 8/12
Harrowing tale of a morgue keeper, who struggles to hold on to his sanity while facing his inner demons. This is a story about death, and the inherent romanticism in it.
2020-10-30
16 min
GOONJ
S3 E3: Dopher
The story revolves around the character named Satya, whose life has taken a set of unseen turns which makes him dwell and reminisce the past.
2020-10-17
14 min
GOONJ
S3 E2: MASNAVI
Set in the 1990s, the era of handwritten letters and vintage radios, Masnavi is a coming-of-age tale revolving around the 19 year old Abdul struggles to find the true meaning of love. Masnavi makes you dive deep into nostalgia, reminding you of all your friendships, romantic relationships and college life.
2020-10-05
22 min
GOONJ
S3 E1: LOMDI
A story of a man living next to two annoying neighbors convinced of the tales they've spun in their minds only to find that the reality might be worse than the lies?
2020-09-18
23 min
Goonj Safarnama
Tring Tring S1 E3: The Backgate
Everybody has a Backgate story which we relate to. Tune into this beautiful podcast which would remind you your stories.
2020-09-17
02 min
Goonj Safarnama
Tring Tring S1 E2: Bharat Milaap
On some occasions, living in big cities, far away from home, we find home in people just because they belong from the same hometown! Tune into this Beautiful podcast.
2020-09-15
02 min
GOONJ
S2 E10 : MADAARI
Madaari is an inter-generational family drama which spans over a period of 25 years and finds its setting in the middle of the lockdown. The play talks about how families have changed over time and makes you ponder over pertinent questions raised in every family. Written and Directed by- Rachit Daruka and Vedashree Adige Voice Artists Anjum Rajabali Smaran Tiwari Caron Picardo Rishika Chandani Falaq Rahi Avirup Dam Rachit Daruka Sound Editor- Rohitendra Chatterjee. BTS- Kanak Arora Poster- Bidisha Nath and Sharmista. Music Credits Tajdar Junaid - The First Year Indian Flute Music by Nu Meditation Music Barbican Sessions- Soumik Datta ...
2020-06-20
20 min
GOONJ
S2 E9: MERI SHAYERI
Meri Shayeri. A love story between a duo who are completely different from one another, yet it is fate that brought them together. Let's see how their beautiful story unfolds. Written & directed : Sneha Aggarwal Voice Cast : Sai Armaan Tanmay Tandon Anuj Shaw Sromona Kshitij singh Rawat Sound Designer - Shubh Tandon Poster - Bidisha Nath BTS - Rahul Choudhary Social Media - Anvesha Khillar, Sarah Zia, Tanya Verma, Dhruv Shah Producers - Sneha Agarwal and Armaan Kaul
2020-06-06
15 min
GOONJ
S2 E8 : MEERA
A love story - jealousy, destruction and hope somewhere..... Writer and Director- Armaan Kaul. Voice Cast - Sai Godbole, Armaan Kaul, Rohan Mehta, Rachit Daruka, Dhriti Agrawal. Sound Designer - Shubh Tandon. Poster - Arnab Bose BTS - Jayant Kishnani Social Media - Anvesha Khillar, Sarah Zia, Tanya Verma, Dhruv Shah Producers - Sneha Agarwal and Armaan Kaul
2020-05-24
14 min
Newslaundry Interviews
NL vs NL Ep 7: Tea or coffee?
Tired of loud frothy-mouth, potty-mouth debates on primetime TV? Tired of sad character-limited fights on Twitter where you don't really learn anything?We have something that might excite you. Newslaundry presents a new podcast: NL vs NL.Let's make debates great again!In this episode, Newslaundry subscribers Goonj Mohan and Aishwarya Mahesh battle it out over the age-old question: which is better, tea or coffee?Goonj bats for tea, Aishwarya is all for coffee.Listen and tell us who you agree or disagree with, and why.Write to u...
2020-05-20
28 min
GOONJ
S2 E7: KHALA
What happens when we start ostracising the one we called family over petty laws and doctrines which aim to separate? What happens when a family is caught in the crosshairs of such a choice?Khala is the story of how easily humanity can forsake family,over so-called laws,like they never existed. Khala is the story of unrequitance and for a longing to belong. *Goonj presents a story of love found and lost : Khala*
2020-05-16
15 min
GOONJ
S2 E6: AKHRI FARMAAN
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to experience the joy of receiving a letter from a loved one, you’d know how special that feeling is. You’d cherish it. This story is somewhat based on that feeling. Based on those who make that connection possible, without whom you’d never experience that feeling. Tune into Goon, to listen to one of the most beautiful tales ever, of realising dreams and the importance of delivering happiness, in the form of letters.
2020-05-09
11 min
Trans-India Challenge
Trans-India Challenge: Podcast 15 - Goonj, the pandemic and progress`
In unprecendented times, Goonj Co-Founder Meenakshi Gupta joins Pat and Alan Braithwaite and documentary Director, David Campbell, to discuss the challenges of Coronavirus in India and helping to feed millions; a first-hand experience of COVID-19; and some positive progress on the Challenge documentary. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transindiachallenge/message
2020-04-20
21 min
News and Views
Goonj Founder Anshu Gupta Explains Why It's Wrong to Say Migrant Workers Are 'Escaping'
DISCLAIMER: This podcast has been recorded on Skype due to the ongoing lockdown. We apologise for the bad audio quality. Even though the coronavirus pandemic is the big crisis of the moment, for the underprivileged it is hunger and starvation that is the bigger crisis. Did it take a pandemic and a lockdown for the country’s privileged to understand who does the bulk of our work? The migrant labourers who help in running are households are stuck in cities without jobs and money. The farmers who bring food to our plate are at the...
2020-04-18
22 min
GOONJ
S2 E5: CHAI
Two long lost college friends decide to have one last conversation after their graduation before they take two separate roads ahead in their life and career. It's only after this conversation over Chai do they realise that what college life is actually about and how much they have gained in the last threeyears.Soft,Peaceful, Inspiring Background Music Instrumental - Michael Yaariyaan - Pritam The Journey - Procus sound Coffee houser sei addata - Manna Dey Raag yaman sarod - Pritwidev Bhattacharyya Gratitude - Soumyajit Pyne Indian flute meditation music - Meditative mind Reunion - Anoushka Shankar Tere jaisa yaar...
2020-04-18
16 min
GOONJ
S2 E4: ANKAHI
A horror audio experience which delves into the emotions of regret, anger and retribution , Goonj is proud to present the fourth episode of its second season : Ankahi.
2020-04-01
11 min
Trans-India Challenge
Trans-India Challenge: Podcast 14 - Reflections, language and partnerships
Having returned safely to the UK, Alan & Pat Braithwaite reflect on their 3.500 mile journey around India; what happens next; an update on Queen Bee; and learning how to speak and spread the 'language' of social development that has been created by Goonj. The organisation's Anita Patil explains how Goonj creates effective partnerships with other NGOs across India. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transindiachallenge/message
2020-03-31
17 min
GOONJ
S2 E3: MARK OF BEAUTY
Sometimes our love hurts the people who we love the most. Goonj presents Episode 3 : The Mark of Beauty directed by Anuraaj Barua is out now!
2020-03-27
19 min
GOONJ
S2 E2:KASAK
An unflinching ode to the evergreen melody of Bollywood. Goonj Season 2 Episode 2 : Kasak by Sneha Agarwal is out now!
2020-03-27
13 min
GOONJ
S2 E1: MANJU
A melody which takes you on a journey of love, loss, regret and guilt, Goonj Season 2 Episode 1- 'Manju' by Rachit Daruka is now out! Earphones are highly recommended.
2020-03-27
14 min
GOONJ
S1 E9:AVENGERS: ENDGAME LIVE DISCUSSION:2
Our panel consisting of Rahul Puri, Shubh Desai, Rohitendra Chatterjee, Paras Vora and Sarah Zia talk and hype about the biggest cinematic event of this year – Avengers : Endgame on the final episode for the season. Sound Recordist – Yash Govias Sound Editor – Saransh Roongta. Goonj will be back. With even bigger stories and collaborations. Stay tuned on Whistles and Echoes.
2020-03-27
32 min
GOONJ
S1 E8: MERI PYARI INDU
"Kho diya sab kuch sath kho gaye hum Door itna aakr kahi aaj bhi aakhein nam Desh se to prem tha, zindagi thi tum Sab kuch khokar pa liya Na mile bas tum"- Vais Siddiqui A story about love, separation and unfulfilled desires, Goonj presents its eighth episode- Meri Pyari Indu. Written and Directed by Rohit Prakash.
2020-03-27
09 min
GOONJ
S1 E7: COLT
Is it the Colt or the guilt within ? Directed by Anuraj Barua. Written by Abhas Jain and Anuraj Barua. Voice Cast – Ragini Mathur, Rachit Daruka, Sromona Bhaumik, Anvesha Khillar, Siddharth Dixit, Abhas Jain. Sound Recordist- Yash Govias. Sound Editor- Saransh Roongta. Special Thanks to Laili Datta and Bhaskar Roy.
2020-03-27
07 min
GOONJ
S1 E6: The Train At 12:05 AM
Some journeys are a delicate balance between life and death, past and present. Goonj presents its seventh episode- The Train at 12:05 AM
2020-03-27
12 min
GOONJ
S1 E5: CHALTI KA NAAM ZINDAGI
"Sometimes the only way to move forward is to move on." Inspired from Tagore's Station-Master and Kabulliwalah Directed by Rachit Daruka and Rohitendra Chatterjee. Written by Shubham Kumar and Rohitendra Chatterjee. Voice Actors- Rachit Daruka, Suman Rai, Kalpesh Chaudhary Edited by Kalpesh Chaudhary Album Art by Rohitendra Chatterjee.
2020-03-27
05 min
GOONJ
S1 E4: TAA UMR
Sometimes Entrapment is a choice. Goonj is proud to present its fourth episode - Taa Umr. Check it out. Show some love. Constructive Criticism is always welcome. Written and Directed by Vais Siddiqui. Voice Actors – Sromona Bhaumik, Anshuman Rai, Rachit Daruka, Shubh Tandon, Radhit Arora, Vais Siddiqui and Rohitendra Chatterjee. Sound Recordist – Yash Govias. Sound Editor- Saransh Roongta. Special Thanks to Laili Datta & Bhaskar Roy.
2020-03-27
05 min
GOONJ
S1 E3:RANGMANCH
The strongest friends make the worst enemies......The third episode of Goonj Rangmanch has finally released. Check it out! Show some love! Directed and written by Rachit Daruka and Rohitendra Chatterjee. Starring Sromona Bhaumik, Anshuman Rai, Vais Siddiqui, Janhavi Padawe, Rachit Daruka and Rohitendra Chatterjee. Sound Recordist- Yash Govias. Sound Editor- Rohitendra Chatterjee Album Art by Ansh Goyal Special Thanks to Laili Ma'am and Bhaskar Roy Sir.
2020-03-27
07 min
GOONJ
S1 E2 : Talking music and the blues with Brian Tellis- Live Discussion: 1
For those who love the blues in particular and music in general, this podcast with our special guest, Brian Tellis is a must listen. Goon presents its second episode- Talking Music and the Blues with Brian Tellis.
2020-03-27
20 min
GOONJ
S1 E1: ROGANJOSH
A Stormy Night. A Stranded Car and a Mysterious Stranger. Presenting to you, Goonj's first episode -Roganjosh. Written and Directed by Rohitendra Chatterjee and Rachit Daruka.
2020-03-27
09 min
Trans-India Challenge
Trans-India Challenge Podcast: Episode 10 - the road to enlightenment
Queen Bee buzzes back to life and heads for the elightened city of Bodh Gaya and Buddha's Bohdi Tree, battling rough roads along the way. The Challenge Team also discover more about Goonj's life-saving work in menstrual hygiene in rural villages. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transindiachallenge/message
2020-02-21
14 min
Trans-India Challenge
Trans-India Challenge Podcast: Episode 9 - Queen Bee @ the vet; cloth for work; school, hats & dance
This episode focuses on the work of Goonj - including the Cloth for Work Scheme and visits to schools, farming projects and a tribal craft and dance centre. There's also an update about progress on repairing a slightly sickly Queen Bee. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transindiachallenge/message
2020-02-14
28 min
Trans-India Challenge
Trans-India Challenge Podcast: Episode 7 - A rough ride for Queen Bee
750 miles into the Challenge and a new driver, rough roads and rural landscapes. Goonj Founder, Anshu Gupta talks about his first rural experience and how it ultimately led to founding Goonj. Lastest Queen Bee driver, Peter Brill, talks about the experience. And the rough roads take a toll on the car. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transindiachallenge/message
2020-02-06
15 min
The Nameless Collective Podcast
S01 E04: My Name is Ghadar
Conspiracy. Revolution. Independence. The Ghadar movement was a revolutionary call for Indian independence from the British Empire in the early 1900s. And while there were Ghadar branches throughout the world, in this episode we highlight the critical role Vancouver played in this movement. We also discuss the newspapers that were furiously published by revolutionaries (and confiscated by the Canadian government) and the nameless, anonymous poetry that inspired a generation.Ghadar di Goonj. Echo of the mutiny.The Nameless Collective Podcast Season 1 is a Canadian History podcast produced by JugniStyle.com and Manjot Bains, with additional...
2017-06-21
53 min