E28: Upasana Makati - A magazine for the blind

<p>When we want to catch up on news, there are countless sources at our disposal. But what about those who’re visually impaired? India is home to over 20% of the world’s blind population, yet other than the radio, there are no newspapers or magazines that can inform them about current affairs. <span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>It’s this troubling thought that made Upasana Makati launch White Print, India’s first lifestyle magazine in Braille, in May 2013.</p> <p>White Print became such a novel<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> innovation that companies such as Coco Cola, Raymond, Tata Group, Mahindra ₹ Mahindra and others learnt how to advertise in Braille. For her remarkable feat, Upasana was presented the First Lady Award by the Women & Child Development Ministry of India (2018), and made it to Fortune India 40 Under 40 and Forbes India 30 Under 30 lists.</p> <p>For more information about White Print, check out <a href= "http://www.whiteprint.in">www.whiteprint.in</a></p> <p>You can check out the Maharani Talks on Instagram at www.instagram.com/maharanitalks</p> <p>MUSIC: Lights by Sappheiros https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic</p>