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Milestones and Events

India's First School for Grandmothers, AI Fixing Potholes & Companions for Lonely Seniors

As July came to a close, it left us reflecting on one of the most defining moments of the month, the student-led protests that sparked conversations across the country. What stood out wasn't just the demand for accountability, but the determination, resilience, and courage of an entire generation. For far too long, Gen Z has been dismissed as distracted or disengaged. Yet, over the past month, young people reminded us that conviction, when combined with technology, social media, and collective action, can become a powerful force for change.

India's First Human Milk Bank, Female Sarpanch fighting drugs, A Library of 20 Lakh Books

As June gives way to July, the monsoon arrives with its familiar promise of renewal. The first showers cool the earth, fill our lakes and rivers, and remind us that every season of uncertainty eventually gives way to new beginnings. Yet, the rains also reveal another reality. For many, they bring flooded homes, disrupted livelihoods, and difficult days ahead.

Medical Clowns, Plastic-for-Food Initiatives & Quiet Acts of Kindness

As May gives way to June, much of the country continues to battle relentless heatwaves, rising fuel prices, inflation, and the quiet exhaustion of trying to keep life afloat amidst constant uncertainty. For many middle-class families, this has meant adjusting budgets, routines, and expectations in ways both visible and invisible. And yet, even in the middle of difficult times, there are people who continue to choose compassion, resilience, and community over indifference. Perhaps that is what gives me hope the most.

A Google exit for rural healthcare. A movement for dignity beyond 60.

As April gives way to the rising heat of May, it brings with it moments of stillness..where the outside world slows down just enough for us to turn inward. There is a quiet shift in energy this month, one that encourages reflection over rush, and presence over pace.

Mohua Chinappa Speaks on “Culture as Continuity” at Anant Samagam, New Delhi

Mohua Chinappa was invited as a speaker at Anant Samagam, held recently at Travancore Palace. The session on “Culture as Continuity” explored culture as a living, evolving practice—shaped through lived experience, dialogue, and storytelling—rather than something confined to preservation or nostalgia.

The Mohua Show & The Literature Lounge Join Forces with Acast Studios London

We’re thrilled to share that The Mohua Show and The Literature Lounge have partnered with Acast Studios London — a step that amplifies our stories and their reach. Thank you for being part of this growing circle of voices.

World Leprosy Day: Conversation Calls for Ending Leprosy Stigma

On World Leprosy Day, Mohua Chinappa spoke with Gaurab Sen, CEO of the Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation (S-ILF), on The Mohua Show, discussing why leprosy continues to be stigmatised despite being a fully curable disease. The conversation highlighted how myths and misinformation lead to discrimination, affecting families, children, and livelihoods.

The Mohua Show crosses 4 million listeners

This year, my podcast The Mohua Show crossed 4 million listeners and completed 350 episodes. It still feels surreal.

Speaking at FICCI FLO Bangalore

Being invited to speak on Podcast Power: The Untapped Potential in Digital Marketing by FICCI FLO Bangalore and Tina Mansukhani Garg was energising. It sparked a rich conversation on where digital storytelling is headed and how we can use it meaningfully.

A cover story that felt personal

It was very special to see The Mohua Show featured on the cover of The New Indian Express magazine. Thank you to Nayare Ali for crafting a beautifully written piece that held space for my story and captured the pulse of podcasting in India today.

A global moment at Kingston University

Speaking at Kingston University London reminded me that podcasting is not just a local medium. Its reach is global. Stories travel. Ideas travel. And hearts across borders connect over shared experiences.

Mohua Chinappa, a Podcaster and Author Bringing Activists, Rape Survivors & Change Makers on Her Platform to Posit Pristine Viewpoints to the Forefront

Hardships unveiled the bitter realities of the world to Mohua. Consequently, she turned to writing to establish her own identity. Eventually, she emerged as a podcaster, amplifying women's perspectives in society.

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