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Join Meghdut Roy Chowdhury (now known as Hiji Biji to his young friends) as he hosts a special episode of Make Calcutta Relevant Again with a bright, fearless group of students from Teach For India (TFI). Hear the emotional journey of growing up in Kolkata's underserved communities, where the conversation seamlessly shifts from the fun of learning songs on Instagram Reels and the chaos of sending emojis in online classes, to a profound, unwavering commitment to social advocacy. The students share the humbling, yet challenging, experiences of their daily lives and their mission to address community issues. They detail the reality of waterlogging that stops their cricket games, but deliver their most powerful finding: the systemic issue of Gender Inequality. Listen as these young girls passionately detail how boys are allowed to wander and engage in Nasha (intoxication/drugs) at night, while girls are confined indoors because the "outside world is not safe." Discover their collective mission, simple yet profound, delivered directly to the listeners: "Change your mindset." Tune in to be truly inspired by the next generation of Kolkata leaders and find out why their voice is crucial to building a city that is more inclusive, diverse, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone.
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