Siddharth Mahajan grew up in Vijayapura, a small town in northern Karnataka. Born blind, he faced many challenges in school, including being teased and excluded. But with the support of his family and a few teachers who believed in him, Siddharth slowly built a strong academic path for himself. In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, he talks about: Studying in a mainstream school as a blind student Developing a deep interest in English literature Interning with The Hindu and completing online ...
Jul 07, 2025•24 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Sandeep Sharma , a government school teacher from Bikaner, Rajasthan. Blind since childhood, Sandeep’s journey is rooted in curiosity—from tinkering with radios and playing harmonium to mastering screen readers and launching one of the most unique platforms for blind users: Techno with Friends . What started as a group of friends sharing tech tips evolved into a YouTube channel , a 24x7 internet radio , and a hub of accessible ...
Jun 30, 2025•25 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Ummehaani Bagasrawala , a corporate executive at Deutsche Bank and the founder of Pearls of Vision . Ummehaani shares her journey navigating the structured world of banking, her early career in marketing and sales, and the personal challenges she faced as a visually impaired student seeking accessible education. She talks about facing exclusion in the workplace, the lack of systemic support for students with disabilities, and h...
Jun 16, 2025•25 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Sameer Latey , a finance professional with over 25 years of corporate experience, currently working at Reliance Industries . Despite losing his vision completely in 2000, Sameer pursued Chartered Accountancy, navigated articleship without digital accessibility, and steadily built a successful career in finance and accounting. From Tally and SAP to mergers, acquisitions, and taxation, his professional footprint spans major organ...
Jun 11, 2025•26 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Nyonyok , a multi-talented blind student from Arunachal Pradesh, currently pursuing English Honours at St. Edmund's College, Shillong. From growing up in a remote corner of Northeast India with limited awareness about disability, to becoming an international blind football player, rapper, music producer, and voice artist—Nyonyok’s story is full of quiet determination and creativity. In this episode, he shares: His early years i...
May 27, 2025•26 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Sagar Patil , a visually impaired entrepreneur from Mumbai and founder of Ideal Innovative Group (IIG) . After being denied admission to study electronics due to his blindness, Sagar pursued his passion independently—repairing radios, reading technical manuals, and learning through practice. What began as self-study evolved into a structured business model. Today, he designs and manufactures solar-powered torches, sensor-based ...
May 21, 2025•26 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with O. Aishwarya , a PhD scholar at IIIT Bangalore, working at the intersection of assistive technology, social sciences, and inclusive education. Aishwarya’s research focuses on developing tactile art opportunities for children who are blind, with a goal to establish an independent grammar of tactile expression—distinct from visual interpretations. Through her work, she questions visual-centric notions of art and explores how text...
May 12, 2025•25 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Dr. Divya Bijur , a Mumbai-based physiotherapist and trained singer. Divya, who is visually impaired, has built a successful independent practice while pursuing her passion for music,travel and languages. She shares her journey of navigating physiotherapy education at a time when mainstream inclusion for visually impaired students was rare in India. Drawing from her international exposure in the UK and Australia, Divya adopted ...
Apr 28, 2025•25 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Dr. Sanjay Jain , Professor at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. Blind since childhood, Dr. Jain opens up about his journey from studying music to becoming a leading academic in law. He reflects on the role of inclusive education, strong mentorship, and self-advocacy in overcoming systemic barriers—both in academia and public life. From braille textbooks in school to inaccessible law classrooms Contributin...
Apr 21, 2025•25 min
In this heartfelt episode, George Abraham speaks with Nzano Shitio, a young writer and musician from Kohima, Nagaland, who is currently interning at Enable India in Bangalore. Nzano, whose name means "lovely" in her native language, opens up about her inspiring journey as a woman with visual impairment. She shares her early struggles growing up in Nagaland, where limited accessibility and delayed education posed significant hurdles. Nzano also bravely talks about her long battle with depression,...
Apr 14, 2025•26 min
In the light of World Autism Acceptance Week, George Abraham talks to Moneisha Gandhi and Gopika Kapoor, two mothers from Mumbai who created the BuddyUp Network app to help people with disabilities find friends and build connections. The guests share their personal journeys as parents of children with disabilities (Down syndrome and autism) and how their children's friendship inspired them to develop a secure, accessible app that now connects 4,000+ users across India. Interestingly, most of the...
Mar 24, 2025•26 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Veena Mehta Verma , an accomplished HR professional and the Director of the National Association for the Blind Center at Dwarka , New Delhi. She is transforming opportunities in both corporate and social sectors. Despite facing challenges with retinitis pigmentosa since birth, Veena pursued higher education, including an MBA in Human Resources, fighting institutional barriers along the way. After an 18-year career as an HR Manag...
Mar 17, 2025•27 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Dr. B.S.M. Kumar , a visually impaired professional working at Continual Engine , a company developing AI-driven accessibility solutions for education and digital content. Dr. Kumar was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa in his teenage years, leading to progressive vision loss. Despite accessibility challenges, he pursued MSc in Chemistry and M.Tech in Chemical Analysis and Control from IIT Delhi , followed by a PhD in Analyti...
Mar 10, 2025•26 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Salman Ali Qazi , Head of the Special Education Department at Christchurch College, Lucknow , who is breaking barriers for visually impaired students. Despite facing challenges with retinitis pigmentosa since childhood, Salman completed his education including law school, before finding his true calling in special education. After discovering screen reading software and learning Braille during his B.Ed. at Dr. Shakuntala Mishra ...
Feb 24, 2025•26 min
YouTube and Spotify Description: In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Dr. T.K. Bansal , an innovator, mentor and educator whose life journey is as inspiring as his contributions to accessibility. A physics topper , Dr. Bansal pursued MTech, and PhD degrees from IIT Delhi , and a postdoctoral research at Oxford . While he also built a successful career in coaching institutes, his true passion lay in technology and education for the visually impaired . From introduc...
Feb 17, 2025•26 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Sukriti Suri , a visually impaired student pursuing mathematics from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu & Kashmir. Sukriti’s academic path has been anything but conventional. Initially opting for history because she was unsure about mathematics, she couldn’t ignore her passion for numbers. Taking a bold step after her graduation, she emailed her current university to inquire about switching to mathematics —a decision ...
Feb 10, 2025•27 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham reminisces about Sadhan Gupta in conversation with his daughter, Chandriya Alam. Blind from the age of 15 months, Sadhan Gupta defied all odds. He rose to become a prominent Member of Parliament, Advocate General of West Bengal, and a dedicated trade union leader. This episode explores his remarkable journey, showcasing his resilience, his passion for social justice, and his unwavering commitment to workers' rights and disability rights. Di...
Jan 27, 2025•25 min
In this vibrant episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham meets two inspiring content creators redefining fun and creativity in the digital space! Sudhanshu Khurana and Simran Chawla, both visually impaired, bring their infectious energy and creative spark to video blogging, turning everyday cafe visits into engaging adventures. Despite his macular degeneration, Sudhanshu masterfully handles filming and editing on mobile devices, showcasing how technology can be a tool for empowerment. Si...
Jan 21, 2025•24 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham talks with Prakash Pujari , whose life took an unexpected turn when he lost his vision at age 33 due to a cricket accident. A former specialist at a multinational shipping company, Prakash shares his inspiring journey from initial depression to becoming fully independent and finding new purpose. Prakash opens up about the challenging period following his vision loss, including multiple eye surgeries and the initial struggle to accept his n...
Jan 13, 2025•26 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham engages in an inspiring dialogue with Rajanish Henry , the newly elected Secretary General of the World Blind Cricket Council . A native of Calicut, Kerala, Rajanish shares his journey from growing up in a state where football reigned supreme to becoming a key figure in blind cricket on a global stage. Born with vision but losing it later in life, Rajanish recounts how his early fascination with cricket began with the 1985 Benson & Hed...
Dec 23, 2024•25 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham engages in an inspiring conversation with K Sriram from Chennai, a visionary leader with a remarkable journey spanning corporate management, academia, entrepreneurship, and environmental advocacy. From his early days at Infosys to his groundbreaking work in assistive technology and ecological restoration, Sriram exemplifies resilience and innovation. Born with retinitis pigmentosa, Sriram shares how he navigated a world without screen read...
Dec 16, 2024•24 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , host George Abraham sits down with Ashmira Hamirani, a professional social worker with an extraordinary journey of resilience and purpose. Originally from Mumbai and now based in Bengaluru, Ashmira shares her inspiring life story — from pursuing a master's in Criminology and Justice at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to working in prisons and aftercare programs, and now advocating for accessibility and inclusivity. Ashmira discusses her pass...
Dec 09, 2024•25 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, we bring you the extraordinary story of Ranu Maini, a visually impaired resident of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, who has carved her path as a radio jockey, YouTuber, and teacher. Ranu shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges in education, navigating a lack of resources, and finding her voice through creativity and resilience. From her early education in sighted schools to her accomplishments at Delhi University and her passion for teaching, Ranu’s ...
Nov 19, 2024•24 min
In this heartfelt episode of Eyeway Conversations, host George Abraham speaks with Yamuna Jivana Dasa, a blind spiritual teacher, musician, and advocate, about his unique journey from Johannesburg, South Africa, to Vrindavan, India. Born with optic atrophy, Yamuna shares his inspiring life story, from overcoming early challenges as a visually impaired child to finding a profound calling in music and spirituality. Yamuna reflects on his parents’ resilience in raising a blind child in a society un...
Nov 11, 2024•24 min
In this inspiring episode of Eyeway Conversations , host George Abraham welcomes Shadab Husain, a passionate writer and counselor from Lucknow, who works at King George Medical University. Join us as Shadab shares his incredible journey from aspiring writer to successful author, and how he has turned personal challenges into opportunities for growth and service. Shadab recounts his early aspirations of becoming a writer and how he ultimately took on a government job at the insistence of his pare...
Nov 04, 2024•23 min
The podcast episode of Eyeway Conversations features Dr. Rakesh Jain from Lucknow, who has made notable contributions to the blind and visually impaired community. Dr. Jain, an academician, professor, and founding member of the DAISY Forum of India, also established RSVI (Rehabilitation Society of the Visually Impaired) in Lucknow. His journey into teaching stemmed from limited employment opportunities for the visually impaired during his time. He became a respected figure in academia and held v...
Oct 21, 2024•26 min
This episode of Eyeway Conversations features Jason Williams, an IT professional from Bangalore who lost his eyesight due to an accident. Jason shares his journey of resilience and transformation, beginning with his initial desire to become an automobile engineer, which was derailed by his vision impairment. Diagnosed with congenital glaucoma at the age of four, his life changed when, at 14, a football injury led to a series of surgeries that resulted in his loss of vision. Jason discusses the s...
Oct 14, 2024•27 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Dr. Muhamad Zubair, Associate Professor of Political Science at Janaki Devi Memorial College, New Delhi. Dr. Zubair shares his inspiring journey from aspiring civil servant to becoming a dedicated teacher, reflecting on how his visual impairment shaped his life and career. He discusses his time at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which played a pivotal role in fostering his academic success, as well as his deep-rooted interes...
Oct 07, 2024•28 min
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, we delve into the inspiring journey of Abrar Ahmed Bhat from Kashmir, a visually impaired individual who has overcome immense challenges to transform his life and the lives of others around him. Born blind with retinal detachment, Abrar faced a difficult childhood marked by financial instability, limited access to educational resources, and a lack of awareness regarding his condition. Despite these obstacles, he found the strength to change his perspectiv...
Sep 23, 2024•26 min
In this empowering episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham sits down with a remarkable guest, Preeti Monga, a tireless advocate for blind women in India. Preeti, who has been working in the field since 1987, shares her personal journey as a blind girl growing into a woman and the challenges she faced along the way. Through her candid reflections, she reveals the unique struggles that blind women encounter in Indian society, particularly around marriage, education, and social acceptance....
Sep 16, 2024•25 min
