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Grassroots Nation, is a series in which we deep dive into the life, work and guiding philosophies of some of the country’s most great leaders of social change.

The podcast is co-produced by Vaaka Media.

Part personal narrative, part oral history, each episode gives you, the listener, a chance to revisit watershed moments in India’s past through the eyes of the country’s social architects and find out how they were the catalyst for their life’s calling.

Latest Mini Series - 04

Staying Grounded : The Spiritual Practices of Social Leaders

In this episode of Grassroots Nation, Maja Daruwala, lawyer, activist and convenor of the India Justice Reports is in conversation with Gautam John, a fellow lawyer and CEO of the Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. They discuss Maja’s early inspirations, her work in law, and her important contributions to reforming and improving upon India’s mammoth justice system.

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Blueprints for a Greener Legacy

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Architects of Change

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History’s Footnotes

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Ananthapadmanabhan G : Change is a complex beast

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Dr Abhay Bang and Dr Rani Bang: Pioneering rural healthcare in India

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Mari Thekaekara: I cannot bear it when people say they come to uplift someone

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