Eyeway Conversations

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, host George Abraham speaks with eight-year-old Amaan Ahmed and his mother Nosheen Ahmed from Muscat. Amaan, also known as “Wonder Boy Amaan,” is a visually impaired student studying in a mainstream CBSE school, where he is excelling academically, participating in competitions, and inspiring others through motivational speaking and technology. In this heartw...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, host George Abraham speaks with Pradip Chandra Sikdar from Kolkata - a musician, sound engineer, sound designer, voiceover artist, trainer, and educator whose journey is shaped by creativity, curiosity, and determination. From discovering musical instruments during his school days to exploring the world of sound and technology, Pradeep shares how his passio...

Due to an acid attack, he lost his vision, but not his purpose. In this powerful episode of Eyeway Rubaru , Shaba Manzoor speaks with Chandrashekhar Shukla ji, a former teacher whose life changed forever after an attack took away his sight. What followed, however, is a story of extraordinary resilience. Instead of giving in to despair, he chose to dedicate his life to the education and empowerment...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , host George Abraham speaks with Rishabh Gupta from Raipur, Chhattisgarh — a young entrepreneur, author, and person with low vision whose journey is a powerful story of resilience, self-acceptance, and growth. Rishabh shares how his autobiographical book began as a personal journal during one of the most challenging phases of his vision loss journey and gra...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, host George Abraham speaks with Abhay Sharma, a PhD scholar at BHU and a stand-up comedian who has carved a unique space for himself through humor and storytelling. Abhay shares how his journey began with listening to cricket commentary on the radio, which gradually evolved into mimicry and stand-up comedy. From performing at university events to appearing...

In this episode of Eyeway Rubaru , we speak with Rajan , a student and content creator from Bihar, who shares his deeply personal journey of vision loss, resilience, and rebuilding his life. Rajan lost his eyesight at the age of seven due to a severe reaction to incorrect medication. What followed was a life-threatening condition, social stigma, and even people suggesting that his life was no long...

In this episode of Eyeway Rubaru , we meet Manjeet from Gorakhpur—a DJ who turned his love for music into a thriving profession. Starting his journey as an announcer, Manjeet gradually learned DJing and went on to build his own orchestra company. Today, he independently manages bookings, performs at events, and handles sound and lighting setups. Despite living with low vision, Manjeet has navigate...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , host George Abraham speaks with Megha Rakhecha , an insurance professional from Kolkata who is working to make insurance accessible for persons with visual impairment. Megha shares how many blind and visually impaired individuals are often denied insurance policies due to misconceptions about risk. Through her work with multiple insurers, she is actively a...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Rakesh Chattree, former Principal of Christ Church College, Lucknow , who has led a powerful model of inclusive education since 2014. From starting with just three visually impaired students to building a thriving inclusive environment with trained teachers, accessible learning materials, and strong peer support—this conversation...

In this inspiring episode of Eyeway Conversations , host George Abraham speaks with Thanya Nathan , a lawyer from Kannur who has become the first visually impaired woman in India to qualify for the judicial services. Thanya shares how her journey into law evolved—from practicing as an advocate to setting her sights on the judiciary after a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India affirmed t...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , host George Abraham speaks with Dr. Urvi Jangam , a scholar of German Studies, researcher in non-visual aesthetics, corporate trainer, and co-founder of the Aesthesis Foundation. Dr. Jangam shares her unique academic journey from studying German at Fergusson College and University of Mumbai to pursuing advanced research in Germany at University of Göttinge...

In this episode of Eyeway Rubaru , we speak with Harinder Yadav , a farmer, flour mill owner, and community leader associated with PGSS (Purvanchal Gramin Seva Samiti) . Harinder shared his journey of losing his eyesight completely in 2015 while supporting his critically ill father—and the emotional and financial challenges that followed. At a moment when he felt uncertain about his future, suppor...

What does it mean to teach and lead in a system that was never designed with disability in mind? In this insightful episode of Eyeway Conversations , host George Abraham speaks with Dr. Nikhil Jain , Associate Professor of Political Science at Dayal Singh College, Delhi University. Dr. Jain reflects on his journey into academia and what led him to choose teaching as a profession at a time when exp...

In this powerful episode of Eyeway Conversation , host George Abraham speaks with Gokul S , a visually impaired IAS officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre (2021 batch). Gokul shares how the 2018 Kerala floods became a turning point in his life—shaping his decision to enter the civil services after witnessing firsthand the impact dedicated administrators can make during times of crisis. From coordinatin...

From running a small shop to raising voices for disability rights, Mubarak’s journey is one of dignity, leadership, and self-belief. In this episode of Eyeway Rubaru , we speak to Mubarak , a blind entrepreneur, community leader, and a member of the CBR Forum Programme run by PGSS ( Purvanchal Gramin Seva Samiti ) . Mubarak shares how his association with PGSS helped him understand disability righ...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversation , host George Abraham speaks with Sunil, a technologist who lost his vision at a young age and went on to study computer science at IIT Jodhpur, work at Morgan Stanley, and co-found an accessibility-first startup. Sunil shares the story behind TAN App —short for The Accessible Nation —an app designed to help people with visual impairment order food, shop onli...

In this episode of Eyeway Rubaru , we speak to the young para-athlete who refused to let vision loss define her limits. Sakshi Kale began playing football in Class 3, hiding her practice sessions from her parents, and eventually finding her path in para-athletics through mentors who believed in her potential. Despite societal criticism, academic struggles, and the challenges of low vision since ch...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Pallavi , a visually impaired first-year Political Science student at LSR, New Delhi. Pallavi shares her college experience, accessibility support, exam accommodations, and her struggles with CUET — including how she filed a case with CCPD and earned a chance to re-appear. She also takes us through her personal journey — sudden l...

When Muskan began losing her sight, people questioned her future in science. She saw a new path waiting to be discovered. In this powerful episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Muskan , a visually impaired student who refused to let inaccessible labs, unfamiliar cities, or societal doubts stop her from pursuing her passion for science and research. Her story is one of courag...

What would you do if one day, at the age of nine, your world suddenly turned dark? Meet Nupur Jain, who lost her eyesight due to a medical condition but never lost her vision for life. In this inspiring episode of Eyeway Rubaru, Nupur opens up about her remarkable journey — from surviving a coma and losing her sight to building a successful career at GAIL India with over 17 years of experience. He...

In this inspiring episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Chhonzin Angmo , the first visually challenged person from India and the first visually challenged woman in the world to climb Mount Everest . Born in Chango village, Kinnaur district , Chhonzin’s journey from a small Himalayan village to the highest peak on earth is one of extraordinary courage and determination. A gra...

What does courage look like when life takes everything away? In this episode of Eyeway Rubaru , we meet Rani (Pramodini Roul) — an acid attack survivor who lost her vision but not her will to live. From pain and rejection to finding freedom and self-worth, Rani’s story is a powerful reminder that even in darkness, the human spirit can shine the brightest. “Even though this face is burnt, it motiva...

In this thought-provoking episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Dr. Ishan Chakraborty , professor of English at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Dr. Chakraborty shares his journey of losing vision at 19, finding his voice through literature, and shaping academic spaces that embrace disability, gender, and diversity. Through his story, we explore how disability and queerness int...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Zuhaib Khan , a young professional from Lucknow who lost his vision gradually due to Retinitis Pigmentosa . Zuhaib opens up about how vision loss reshaped his life—his education, friendships, and career—and how he learned to navigate the world with resilience and purpose. From studying science and facing barriers in mainstream ed...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Pradeep Gangvar —a teacher, poet, musician, and social worker from Lucknow. Pradeep’s story takes us from a small farming family in Bareilly to the ashrams of Vrindavan, the classrooms of Lucknow University, and into his life as a music teacher and social advocate. Along the way, he discovered poetry as his voice for social chang...