Dhanya Menon is India's first female cyber crime investigator and an accomplished dancer. Her lifelong passion and goal was to become a professional dancer but a chance work event got Dhanya interested in the world of cyber crime. Thanks to a grandfather who was forward thinking, a mentor and Dhanya's biggest supporter she entered this field when there was no one to look to show the way. Now she is setting the standards and has several acknowledgements and awards under her belt including the...

Anita is a passionate Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion and Disability Rights Advocate. A series of life events made Anita aware of the issues faced by people with temporary or permanent disabilities.  Anita has made it her life's work to advocate, educate and create a barrier free world, where any one can physically go anywhere and be contributing part of society. The Ekansh Trust was founded to do just this. Anita is also empanelled by the Government of India, Ministry of Social...

As an 11 year old child Kanika met with an accident that changed her life for ever both physically and mentally. In this podcast Kanika tells us how she overcame this situation and went on to achieve several milestones and live a regular life. Currently Kanika works to connect underserved communities to the digital economy. She’s committed to driving inclusive and sustainable growth, through technology and impact investment.  Kanika is also a member of the World Economic Forum Global Shaper...

A dear childhood friend Julie always brought a bright smile to the room. Even as a child she was a compassionate and considerate human being. Starting out in the software industry in the early 90's Julie was one of the few female programmers that...

"A Malayalee is like a chundan vallum, they can get in from any end and land anywhere". Born in to a well known artisan and creative family, Bose Krishnamachari wanted to become a doctor.  But destiny had something else in store for him. At 17 Bose fell...

Vanitha Women of the Year 2020 award winner, designer turned social entrepreneur Lakshmi Menon tells Aanakaryam Chenkaryam the influences and experiences that shaped her outlook to life. Lakshmi believes that the key to entrepreneurship is to be present...

Jomon Kuriakose, Chef de Cuisine (Acting Executive chef) at Baluchi, the pan-Indian dining destination within The Lalit London Hotel speaks about his journey from Kerala to London. His passion to create flavours and innovative dining experiences and...