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Santosh Ostwal, Rural Innovator cum Entrepreneur, Nano Ganesh

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Santosh OswalPeepli Live showcased the plight of farmers in India quite adeptly. While movies like these raise questions on our state of affairs, there are entrepreneurs who are going ahead and doing their bit to solve the many issues plaguing rural India. One such venture was born out of a real need in rural hinterland- Irrigation projects don’t benefit a huge majority while scarcity of water and irregular power supply are a daily reality in a farmer’s life. Understanding these challenges, Santosh Ostwal  a Pune based entrepreneur cum rural innovator, built a device, Nano Ganesh, which allows motor pumps to be operated from a distance using cell phones. Excerpts of the interview -

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 August 2010 22:06

Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai, Founder and Chairman, Global Student Education Forum (GSEF)

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“Learning amplified”

GSEF Founder

To what end would a final-year Ph.D. candidate at Cambridge seek to create more distractions for himself in the form of an entrepreneurial venture. Since most of us would hardly go after a Ph.D., let alone at a prestigious university like Cambridge, we asked the man himself… Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai is the young entrepreneur behind Global Student Education Forum (GSEF) seeking to make a stand. The site is a supplement and a vital add on to the educational experience that universities around the world have to offer.

Last Updated on Monday, 09 August 2010 22:12

Dr Villy Doctor – Saint of our times

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Dr. Villy“Live to give with love to all” -  is the maxim by which Dr Villy Doctor lives her life and attempts to show this path to as many as she can. To all who know her and know about the noble work she has been involved in since the past eight years, she is better addressed as ‘Mother’.

A woman of grace, dignity, calm and pose, Dr Vily exudes warmth which draws you to her instantly. She carries an aura of inner strength and unconditional love for all.

Last Updated on Sunday, 25 July 2010 01:04

Sudip Dutta, Founder, Aporv – Indian Handicrafts (Aporv means Unique)

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“Social Changes with Handicrafts”

Aporv FounderHandicrafts is the second largest source of employment after agriculture in India.  With roughly some 23 million+ artisans this sector is the one that stands to have great social impact on our nation. Sudip Dutta believes that the sector offers some unique opportunities not just for business but also to promote social changes. His venture Aporv is all about Indian Handicrafts and the impact that new age media and technology will have on them.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 23:00

Yashveer Singh, Founder, National Social Entrepreneurship Forum

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“Bringing change to India”

Yashveer SinghGandhiji said” Be the change you want to see in the world”. In India one young entrepreneur seems to exemplify the meaning of this quote. Yashveer Singh is the founder of National Social Entrepreneurship Forum which seeks to bring about changes in society in very concrete ways. He told us more about how the organization will promote social entrepreneurship among the youth of our country in a revealing conversation with Yourstory.

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