Praana Cafe

October 23rd is Sustainability Day, October 24th is Global  Day of Climate Action. While we mark these days and our OTT platforms deliver large content about Environment & Sustainability, my  thoughts are   1. Do we go beyond entertainment, and focus on Education?  2. After we watch these documentaries, do we take positive Climate Action at a person level?   Share your...

Hyderabad has some historical dark tryst with floods- 1908, 2000, 2016 and now the ongoing 2020 unexpected downpour that has devastated the city yet again. What happened in the past, what are the lessons learnt, and how this torrential rain need to be attributed not just to encroachments but an impending Climate Crisis that needs urgent action!  Share your thoughts on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @Prath...

As we countdown to the delayed COP26 (https://www.ukcop26.org/) , the Climate Change Conference happening in Glasgow in November 2021, I spoke to Ken about the status of energy transition in various countries, more specifically the situation of Green Finance & Renewable Energy in Asia/ India and the role of the UK in Climate Action.    Praana Cafe Podcast: Anchor.fm/ Spotify/ Google...

How do you navigate Consumerism, convenience and the omnipresent plastic to make sure you follow the 5Rs of Sustainability - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle. Listen to the episode to know how I am navigating my way around in the UK while also learning hacks that you can implement!  Share your ideas with me on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18

It's World Environment Health Day on the 26th of September & one of the growing concerns is Waste Management. So, in the two weeks that I have been in the UK what are my observations about Waste & Recycling practices here. I explore this in three segments - at the Heathrow Airport, London, at my University in Birmingham and as I start shopping locally.  What are the best practices we...

While 2020 has been testing us in many ways, I am truly grateful for the opportunities this year has brought me. I am presently at the University of Birmingham, UK to pursue M.Sc. Environment, Development and Politics . This excitement has been amplified as I am among the few Indians chosen to be  awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship (2020-21) https://www.chevening.org/. Through this...

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with  great love & devotion across the country. How do we make this festival not merely a showcase but sustainable too? Also, did you know the Ganesh Festival has a special significance in the Indian Indepence Movement. Do tune in and figure out the why & how of celebrating an Eco Conscious Festival.  Listen till the end of  the Episode for a s...

It's the 74th Independence Day of India. We have grown by leaps and bounds in the last seven decades, but one problem that India is grappling with  is the mounting waste. How can we understand the enormity of the issue, what is the lifecycle of waste & what can we do to ease management of waste. Tune into this episode of the Praana Cafe Podcast.  Share your thoughts & love on Fb/...

My journey in Sustainability has begun with my parents practicing it everyday. My Mother, Anuradha is a nature lover & is committed to conservation - in every household chore she inculcates conscious and zero waste living. My Father, Ramesh Babu comes from an agricultural family & passionately practices it to this day. In this episode, both of them share their Best Practices for Sustainabl...

I am the strongest believer of individual, personal action, but sometimes when the problem is really huge, and you are out there to get to the solution, you need like minded people who come together as a community sharing similar vision and values.  In this episode, we will explore both the Need and Power of community, along with the networks I am associated with and my learning from them!&nb...

Having just  finished the   Climate Reality Training , I am charged up with so much content that it is only fair to share it with  a wider audience. This episode of my podcast has some key takeaways, both problems and solutions of the Climate Crisis. Just enough to make you think, act and want to explore further.  Share some love on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18

While Life is unpredictable and the End uncertain, can we make our Living conscious and certain. Can we do everything within our control to ensure we care and respect for Mother Earth?  Share your thoughts with me on FB/ Insta/ Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18

While some of us may or may not like Monsoon & the rain it brings, a large section of the population directly depends and is impacted by Rain Patterns. While Rain Water Conservation is ideal, have we at least begun with home water conservation? How is Climate Change, Monsoon & our life related... Listen to this week's episode of Praana Cafe  Share some love on Social Media- Fb/ Insta/...

Plastic Free July - A world wide event to bring focused discussion and action around going Plastic Free for one month of the year (to begin with). In this week's episode, I am discussing Ideas on How Best can we make this month & the rest of the days, entirely Plastic Free.  Let's be a part of the Solution! Plastic Footprint Calculator: https://www.thehappyturtle.in/plastic-footprint-calc...

Retail Therapy & Consumerism have taken over lives, but is there a way of getting all the things we want without compromise while also ensuring we are conscious of the environment & resources? In this episode I discuss 7 Hacks to find that exact sustainable balance!  Share some love & find out about my shopping choices on Fb/ Insta/ Twitter: @ PrathyushaCFA18

June 21st has many things going on, of which the most important one is International Day of Climate Change.  In this episode, we will briefly understand what Climate Change is and how natural disasters from around the  world are affecting us.  Share your messages & love on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18

While Plastic has surely become a huge problem in the last couple of decades, is there another side to the story? What's the role of plastic in fighting the global Corona pandemic? And more importantly, what is it we can do to tip the balance in favor of the Environment ?  Do share some love on Insta/Twitter/Fb: @PrathyushaCFA18

5th June is World Environment Day and the theme of this year is 'Celebrate Biodiversity' - which includes all species on Earth, bird and beast alike. In this episode we will explore the role of India on Environment Day, some present issues that need to be addressed and of course our role, 5 tips on what we can pledge to do starting today!  Share love n learning on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @Prathyush...

May 28 is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. While many women around the world have difficulty in accessing basic menstrual product, those of us who have access to information can  make more sustainable and healthy choices - both for ourselves and for the planet. Tune in to learn more about Zero Waste, Sustainable Periods.  Share love on Facebook/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18

May 22nd is International Day of Biodiversity. On this episode of Praana Cafe, we will discuss the origin of this day and of course get a glimpse of life on Antarctica. The fragile ecosystem and the glorious penguins and whales that live there. Add a few magic elements in  the episode for you to discover! Share love on Facebook/ Insta/ Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18

Story of a girl who was inspired by people and incidents in her life... to go on an Epic Expedition to Antarctica in 2018 to understand the impact of Climate Change on the fragile ecosystem of our planet. The events that followed and the journey before,  what has led to launching Praana Cafe!? Come with me on my journey.  Share suggestions, ideas, love on:  Facebook/Instagram/Twitte...