Anil Reddy is a fully visually-impaired student studying BBA in Satyabhama Institute of Science & Technology in Chennai. An avid computer enthusiast, this humble prodigy credits his many teachers and friends for inspiring and guiding him in his endeavours. Listening to him is an experience in itself - he speaks slowly and thoughtfully, articulating his thoughts better than most sighted people. Our best wishes to him for a bright and successful future ..read more

Binoy Mahato, Ph.D (Physics) student from Benaras Hindu University (BHU) tells us his story of grit, grind and glory. Impeded with a stammering problem, he still manages to be clear about his passion for Physics, his intention to become a teacher at his home town of Purulia in West Bengal, and his interest in music. Listen to his challenging life story and soulful music, which translates into: "There is so much sadness in the world...compared to that, my sorrow seems miniscule." HTBF wishes Binny Mahato all the very best in his endeavours ..read more

The multi-talented Rudolph Godson doesn't believe in wasting precious time - he sleeps 4 to 5 hours every day, and spends the rest of his time immersed in his passions - especially music! This whiz kid plays 30 instruments and is composing music for films even while diligently searching for a job in software, and writing a book! His work is a testament to the amazing powers of visually-impaired people, who excel in particular fields by honing their other senses to perfection. HTBF wishes him the very best in his aspirations ..read more

Manu Garg, a visually-impaired Masters Student from JNU, Delhi, talks to us about his ambitions, his discipline, his advice to other visually-impaired people, in this freewheeling discussion. We were amazed with his fluency and command of the English language! We wish him the very best for his upcoming Civil Services examinations ..read more

HTBF beneficiary Chhonchin Angmo beat all the odds and her blindness to succeed in her education, career and sports.  Here, Chhonchin talks about her interest in education and sports. She is an avid mountaineer and hopes to climb Mount Everest soon. Her energy, grit and determination will put even sighted brethren to shame. Great going, Chhonchin, proud to be associated with you ..read more

Satyaprakash, a visually-impaired Ph.D scholar from Uttar Pradesh and HTBF beneficiary, talks about his masala (spices) business, through which he is helping others like him find employment. He asks for government support so that his work can benefit more people like him. Listen to his inspirational story (in Hindi) and get in touch to help him ..read more

In this episode, we listen to Ms. Sukriti Pal, HTBF beneficiary from the Benares Hindu University, based in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is doing her MPA (Masters in Performing Arts), specializing in playing the sitar. But Sukriti delivers a surprise solo performance for her listeners ..though not with her sitar....just listen and enjoy! Stay tuned for more from HTBF, Chennai, India ..read more

Welcome to the first podcast from Help the Blind Foundation (HTBF), a registered charitable trust based in Chennai, India. We support university education for the visually-impaired in India. In this episode, we explore the problems faced by a visually-impaired student supported by HTBF, who is pursuing his engineering - Soheb Ahmed. Listen to his moving story, and understand the problems faced by him, as well as the support offered by HTBF.  For more information about HTBF, visit https://helptheblind.in/. "Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light ..read more