The Kamla Bhatt Show Sponsors The Rickshaw Run

Two girls and a boy set forth on a unique adventure starting June 23rd. The trio will ride an auto-rickshaw from Calcutta to Manali in the Himalayas. Not merely riding a three-wheeler on the interstate, they are exploring the soul of a new and vibrant India.

[ClickPress, Sun Jun 24 2007] Akshay Mahajan, Neha Dara and Shaizia Jifri have taken on the challenge of driving over 3,700 kms through rough terrain and unpredictable weather in a 147cc auto-rickshaw. Akshay, Neha and Shaizia are members of Teesra Pahiya (The Third Wheel), who are participating in the arduous race to raise money for Mercy Charity

As an early sponsor of Teesra Pahiya’s Himalayan adventure, Kamla Bhatt (Producer/Host of The Kamla Bhatt Show) said, “Besides the fact that Akshay, Neha and Shirzi are doing this for a worthy cause, I feel deeply connected with the mission at many levels. In its essence what Teesra Pahiya is doing is what the Kamla Bhatt Show is all about: the interplay of life, people and ideas across a new and vibrant India.”

Akshay Mahajan said, “We are pleased to have Kamla and The Kamla Bhatt Show as our sponsor for this ride across India. Kamla’s support has not only meant that we got to our fund raising goal that much faster. It also made a difference to us knowing that her listeners and the Indian Diaspora are cheering us on to the finish line. You can follow our journey across India through updates on our blog, as well as the many conversations we hope to have with Kamla from the road.”

About The Kamla Bhatt Show: The Kamla Bhatt Show (http://kamlabhattshow.com and http://kamlabhattshow.com/blog) is a premier Internet radio show that is produced from two countries: USA and India. The Show is hosted by Kamla Bhatt, a veteran freelance writer, who has covered start ups, new ventures and technology for over a decade. The program features an eclectic mix of technologists, entrepreneurs, artists, writers, thinkers and ordinary Indians that are changing the world. The show is about life, people and ideas—the essential strands that bind the Indian Diaspora across the world. The show is for the inquisitive and thinking Indian or Indophile who just wants to listen and enjoy a good conversation about all matters Indian, whether in India, UK, Tanzania, Malaysia, Singapore or the USA.

Guests featured on the show include: Vinod Dham, Vikram Chandra, Mira Nair, Kal Penn, Anita Nair, Javed Akhtar, Shyam Benegal, Kittu Kolluri, and Ravi Venkatesan.


Teesra Pahiya and Rickshaw Run:
Teesra Pahiya is the name of the team that consists Akshay Mahajan, Neha Dara and Shaizia Jifri.

Rickshaw Run is organized by London-based The Institute of Adventure Research. The Rickshaw Run in India aims to raise money for Mercy Charity.

Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lecercle/

Tags: Rickshaw Run, Akshay Mahajan, Neha Dara, Shaizia Jifri, Kamla Bhatt Show

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