Taps were first used in the Roman Empire. Designed to gush water, they reflected a time when rivers and ponds were endless. Today, taps have evolved with sleek designs, motion sensors, and temperature controls. But they still share one thing wi...

Ever wondered why even though we manufacture electric scooters and cars right here in India, we end up importing their electronic powertrain components? Well, there's a fascinating reason behind it. You see, the heart of these vehicles, the mot...

Meet Shubham Singh from CRASTE (https://craste.co/),  a company that turns rice straw into beer cartons and furniture! Who knew that something usually burned in the fields could become so useful? With his expertise in chemical engineering ...

Air conditioners are notorious for being power hogs. And, while IOT is well-known for providing analytics about power wastage, it usually requires someone on the ground to control the AC to reduce power bills.Rohith from Zodhya is combin...

In this episode we have Vikash kumar Jha , co founder of Rukart Technologies (https://www.rukart.org/) which provides sustainable cooling solutions for small holder farmers. Rukart’s flagship product is a subzee cooler, that can keep vegetables...

Many of us who live in apartments are not able to access solar power, as we have limited roof space to install solar panels. Samuel Mathew from SundayGrids enables us to buy a portion of a solar power plant from anywhere in India and use it to ...

 An electric scooter typically takes up to 5 hours to fully charge. Ergon Labs' Ashwin hopes to reduce the  charging time to just one hour, all without the use of any fast-charging infrastructure. Ergon chargers are built into the sco...

Did you wear kolhapuri chappals along with Kurta pyjama for Diwali celebrations?  I bet you already   put your chappals away until the next Diwali. Indian ethnic footwear is only worn on special occasions because it is uncomfortable, ...

CSR and ESG were once used interchangeably, and mostly referred to programmes for underserved communities (for example- water coolers in village schools). This information was typically kept in excel spreadsheets and was reviewed near reporting...

People usually squirm or reach for pest control when they hear the word "insect."However, insects are food for birds and chickens and it seems they are their favourite food, just as Mango  is for many of us.  Since animals are ...

Are green fuels truly green? For example, rice husk, a popular biomass-based fuel, produces lot of ash when burned.  This ash can pollute the air, defeating the purpose of using a green fuel. Disposal of rice husk ash is a big issue for bi...

What happens when a meat-lover marries a vegetarian? They eat plant-based meat and later launch a plant-based meat company.My guest today is Roma Roy Choudhury from Evolved foods. She  discovered plant-based meat in Singapore...

When we catch cold or feel ill, doctors prescribe anti-oxidants to boost our immune system. I'm sure many of us got our fill of these during covid. What if fruits and vegetables could boost their immune systems and stay fresh without refrigerat...

The future is electric and we want to be part of it. However, with electric scooters priced at around 1 lakh Rupees, buying a new electric scooter is expensive for many people. Further, they can’t let their good old Activas stay idle. Is th...

Vinay Chataraju is co-founder of Kritsnam technologies (https://kritsnam.com/), which provides digital solutions to measure and save water. Their IOT enabled water flow meters and software solutions enable industries to track & reduce their...

Have you heard of jeans made from banana and pineapple waste?  Most likely not. While the agri waste-based fibres have been around for decades, it has remained a cottage industry, as these fibres can’t be mass produced in spinning machin...

India is endowed with abundant agriculture and agri based fuels present a huge opportunity to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. However, this sector largely remains unorganized, due to challenges related to unreliable quality and availabil...

My guest today is Roshan Miranda from Bintix (https://bintix.com/), a data analytics platform that helps brands get insights on consumption pattern of their products through analysis of household waste.Roshan is a biotechnologist, with ...

My guest today is Anant Jain from Accelero Vehcles (https://ebik.in/about.html) which is enabling affordable electric mobility by helping people convert their bicycles into electric cycles.India sells nearly 1 crore (10 mn)  bicycle...

India has a huge deficit of green fodder (market size $3.2 bn) with supply being 25% less than demand. Hydroponics, an environmentally controlled and water efficient way of growing farm produce is very well suited to cultivate greens However ca...

Dr. Pardeep Garg is co-founder of Uravu labs (https://www.uravulabs.com/) a deep tech startup focused on renewable water.  Uravu is developing a solar device to source safe drinking water from the air.Pardeep is chief Technology off...

 Rohit Grover is founder of Aerostrovilos Energy (http://www.aerostrovilos.com/) which is building technology for electrification of long-haul trucks.   Such trucks account for nearly 30% of carbon emissions of transport...

Venu Polineni is founder of Telluris biotech. Telluris offers bio-based crop protection and plant growth products that replace chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Telluris is powered by its strong team with more  100 years of research a...

 Ankit Mittal is co-founder of Sheru (https://sheru.se/). Sheru is a battery swapping network that allows electric autorickshaw drivers to swap batteries and pay for it as they use it, instead of having to purchase it.  Since Sheru dr...

Dr. Sivaram Pillai is  co-founder of Proklean technologies (https://proklean.in/).  Proklean delivers sustainable biodegradable products for industrial applications in textile, leather, paper and home cleaning industries and its custo...