What India Needs with Shutapa Paul
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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Episodes
18 episodes
What India Needs: Crafting Change with Emily Chakraborty
67 lakh handloom weavers in the 1980s; just 31 lakh today.In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks with Emily Chakraborty, founder of Kaisori, on the challenges facing India's weaving communities, including supply chain struggles, low...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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What India Needs: Cracking the Startup Survival Code with Dr. Subhrangshu Sanyal
The Indian startup ecosystem may be thriving but over 28,000 startups have failed in recent years. In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks with Dr. Subhrangshu Sanyal, CEO of IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, about the challenges facing th...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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45:06
What India Needs: Hospitality’s Big Bet with Dr. Suborno Bose
India wants tourism and hospitality to fuel a $3 trillion economy by 2047. But here’s the truth: only 1% of the 37 million people employed in the sector are formally trained.In this episode of What India Needs!, Shutapa Paul s...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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What India Needs: Inside India's Central Bank with Alpana Killawala
Since April 1, 1935, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been protecting India’s economy. Printing currency, managing banks, controlling inflation, and handling the Rupee — the nation’s central bank has been doing it all. But the inner workings...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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What India Needs: Inside India's Green Cover Crisis with Vaibhav Raje
India’s green cover is increasing… or is it a facade?In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Vaibhav Raje, India’s first ISA-certified arborist, and together they explore the truth behind India’s forest cover statistics. From saplings...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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What India Needs: Building Credibility in New Media with Rishi Mukherjee
Traditional media is being challenged, but can creators be trusted with the truth?In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks with Rishi Mukherjee, founder of Jist Media and co-founder of ScoopWhoop, to discuss the rise of India’s cr...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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What India Needs: The Battle for Truth in Indian Media with Saba Naqvi
93% of Indians get their news from YouTube. Are influencers the new face of journalism? Is this the beginning of the end of traditional media?In this episode, Shutapa Paul sits down with Saba Naqvi, author, columnist...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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What India Needs: Decoding the OTT Landscape with Sidharth Jain
India’s OTT boom has transformed the entertainment industry. But with so much content available, are we facing oversaturation and a new battle for audience attention?In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks to Sidharth Jain, Founder of House...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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What India Needs: Retuning Indian Film Music with Alokananda Dasgupta
Only 8% of key roles in the Indian film industry are held by women. Composing, sound engineering, and music production remain spaces where women struggle to be heard. In this Women’s Day special, Shutapa Paul speaks to Al...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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What India Needs: The Truth About Food Safety in India with Rinka Banerjee
15.8% of tested food samples in India were found to be substandard.How safe is the food we consume every day? Can we really trust food labels? What about street food?In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Rinka Bane...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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What India Needs: Breaking Taboos Around Menstrual Hygiene with Vikas Bagaria
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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What India Needs: Sustainable Cities and Smarter Urban Planning with Ashish Kukreja
$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 developme...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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49:51
What India Needs: Balancing Growth with Sustainability with Dr T V Ramachandra
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 pl...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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What India Needs: Exploring India's Entrepreneurship Landscape with Rajat Tandon
India is on track to becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2026-27.In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Rajat Tandon, President of IVCA (Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association) and together they explore the rise of star...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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What India Needs: Breaking Down the Gender Gap with Nupur Garg
66% of a woman's work is "unpaid labour" compared to only 12% for men.In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Nupur Garg, Founder of Winpe and together they explore the gender gap and workplace inequalities faced by women. How can we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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What India Needs: Future of India's ageing population with Rajinish Menon
By 2050, one in five Indians will be a senior citizen, amounting to a remarkable 347 million elderly individuals. In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Rajinish Menon, Founder & CEO of Sukino Healthcare Solutions, to explore this demog...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:52:13
What India Needs: Indian Bureaucracy Unveiled with Anil Swarup
What makes a “good” bureaucrat? In this episode, we delve into the mind and life of an Indian bureaucrat. Featuring Anil Swarup, former Coal and Education Secretary, Government of India, this episode charts almost four decades of his extensive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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What India Needs: Tackling India's Water Crisis with Vikas Bramhavar
In this episode, we dive into the water crisis faced by the Indian cities—a wake-up call for 100+ cities that could face the same by 2050.Join us as we speak with Vikas Bramhavar, founder of BOSON Whitewater, to uncover the cau...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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