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The Musafir Stories - India Travel PodcastKedarkantha Trek with Surya RajuThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Surya Raju who was the very first guest on the podcast when we started more than 5 years ago talking about her experience on the Kedarkantha Trek! Today's destination: Kedarkantha, Uttarakhand!Nearest Airport: Dehradun Airport (DED)Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun Railway Station (DDN)Prerequisites - Permit requiredPacking - Pack trekking gear and warm clothesTime of the year - DecemberLength of the itinerary: 6 daysItinerary Highlights: Surya talks about the USP of the...
2022-07-2155 min
You Inspire MeTravelrope - You Inspire Me RefillableI was reading an article on EarthDay.org and got to know that at least 14 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year. It is estimated that about 1 million marine life is lost every year due to plastic pollution. Going by the statistics again, it is estimated that 50% of the plastic that is produced is for single use. 380M tons of plastic is produced per year. If I just look around me, I see that we have miles to go in terms of sustainable living. I was looking for alternative solutions for my home care needs...
2022-05-1527 min
You Inspire MeTravelrope - You Inspire Me Rashmi MuddaiahWhenever I think of people in my close circle who are breaking barriers, Rashmi Muddaiah surely comes to my mind. A very dear friend & a gem of a person, Rashmi is an inclusion and diversity community program manager with Cisco.
Rashmi is legally blind with a condition known as Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare disorder that leads to breakdown and loss of cells in the retina. Despite all this, Rashmi is as independent & as effervescent as one can get. She has never let this come between her goals & even completed her master’s in social work.
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2022-04-181h 00
You Inspire MeTravelrope - You Inspire Me Samar HalarnkarMy incredible guest in this episode is a notable name in the journalism industry. Samar Halarnkar is the founder of Article-14, a platform created to bring out the threats to and failures of justice and deficiencies in the legal system as well as identify opportunities where we could build upon successes. He has previously worked with leading publications like The Times of India, Indian Express, Hindustan Times and was the editor of the digital platform IndiaSpend. He has also written columns for the New York Times, the Globe and Mail (Canada). He was also a visiting lecturer at the...
2022-04-0337 min
You Inspire MeTravelrope - You Inspire Me Rajani ShettyWe have all witnessed how animals live on the streets and have also seen so many who need immediate help – be it in terms of food, medical help or even rescue. In this episode, I speak to Rajani Shetty, an animal rescuer. She is so kind, generous, always puts the needs of the voiceless before hers so much so that she has even put her life at risk to save the animals. Imagine feeding 800 dogs a day! That’s the kind of dedication my truly inspiring guest has. She has been rescuing dogs, cats, birds and so many more anim...
2022-03-2842 min
You Inspire MeTravelrope - You Inspire Me Namratha NandishIn this episode, I talk to my amazing trekker guest, Namratha Nandish who is the first woman to scale 50 high altitude lakes in Kashmir. These are lakes that are located 10,000 feet above sea level. What makes it challenging you ask? She did all this despite suffering from Arthritis & in a record time of 4 months! The trekking community now calls her the “Alpine Girl”! Namratha also works as an HR manager at an IT company. We chat about what kind of preparation is needed for such treks, the challenges faced, her journey, what she does to keep herself calm, anecdotes and...
2022-03-2146 min
You Inspire MeTravelrope - You Inspire Me DVL Padma PriyaIn this episode, I chat with a wonderful guest who is a journalist, editor, entrepreneur, and a podcaster. DVL Padma Priya is an independent journalist who has written for leading media houses such as The Hindu, The Wire, IndiaSpend and FirstPost. She has also worked as an advocacy and communication specialist for the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization Doctors Without Borders also known as Medicins Sans Frontieres. She is the Co-Founder and Editorial lead at Suno India, India’s first podcast only media startup. She has hosted multiple podcasts on under-reported stories such as "Dear Pari" on adoption, "The Suno In...
2022-03-141h 04
You Inspire MeTravelrope - You Inspire Me Sanjana MadappaIn this episode we discuss about a topic which is so close to my heart – animal welfare & particularly at that, adoption. My incredible guest, Sanjana Madappa heads the adoption wing at CUPA (Compassion Unlimited Plus Action) Second Chance Adoption Center, Bengaluru. She is someone who has been tirelessly helping in getting so many dogs a second chance at life. These are dogs that have been abandoned, abused, breeder’s discard or the ones given up for various reasons. She has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to animal welfare and is fiercely protective about her shelter dogs. Sanjana is h...
2022-03-0638 min
You Inspire MeTravelrope - You Inspire Me Dr.Sudharani GovardhanIn this episode, I chat with the incredible artist Dr.Sudharani Govardhan. She is a powerhouse of a performer! She has acted in the Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam Film Industry. Her contributions to the Kannada Film Industry have been nothing short of spectacular. She has been credited with 140 or more movies. She has ruled the Kannada Silver Screen for 3 decades now & she continues to dazzle us with her spectacular performances. She has been honored with 2 Karnataka State Film Awards, a Doctorate, Winner of multiple Filmfare awards, & so many more accolades. Tune in to this episode to hear many...
2022-02-271h 01
You Inspire MeTravelrope - You Inspire Me Sumanth BindumadhavIn this episode, Sumanth Bindumadhav and I chat about the amazing work being carried out by Vanamitra, an organization he founded that deals with Human-wildlife conflict management, wildlife rescue operations and spreading awareness at the grassroots level. We also discuss about various interesting projects that is being carried out at Humane Society International, India where Sumanth is a Senior Manager of wildlife disaster response. Not just that, Sumanth also shares insights on how radio telemetry is used in tracking snakes, the challenges, how we can contribute towards conservation in our own tiny ways, his experience of working alongside the...
2022-02-2049 min
You Inspire MeTravelrope - You Inspire Me Harsha RavikumarWhat better way to start this podcast series than pick a topic which needs to be further normalized – LGBTQIA+. In this episode, my amazing guest, Harsha Ravikumar and I chat about his personal journey, how Harsha has been an ally, how all of us can contribute towards creating a better environment, his challenges & how he overcomes them. Listen to Harsha talk about how this topic need not be stigmatized and how we can build a world that fuels growth.
2022-02-1338 min
You Inspire MeTravelrope You Inspire Me IntroductionWelcome to Travelrope’s You Inspire Me podcast. Find out more about what You Inspire Me is all about in this trailer.
2022-01-3000 min
DAASTAN-E-RAAHIEP 06 : Responsible Travel with TravelropeHello Everyone!Welcome to the 6th episode of Daastan-E-Raahi .- A travel talk where you get to hear some wonderful stories from different travelers.Our next guest is Surya Raju .She is a Product Manager at Microsoft and has a blog with the name Travelrope.Surya talks about the amazing experiences of Maasai Mara Migration, Japan, and her adventures of trekking to Kedarkantha. And how important it is to be mindful of our actions as a responsible traveler.Listen to know some amazing solo travel experiences with your travel companion Shubha...
2021-08-1927 min
The Musafir Stories - India Travel Podcast2: Sikkim with Surya RajuThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Surya Raju from the blog Travelrope. Travelrope initially started out as a humble blog on Tumblr. Post a number of articles, Surya felt that she could perhaps ease the process of building trip itinerary by sharing her travel experiences as well as other travellers’ who contribute their stories to Travelrope. Travelrope has no longer remained a place just for travelogues as Surya also wanted to share what goes on in the lives of the many who have been inspiring to a whole lot of people out there. That is how 'Inspire Me' Se...
2017-02-2239 min