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In this episode of Chai Time with DIA, we speak with Dr Shilpa Saseendran Nair, a Dunedin-based postdoctoral researcher at the University of Otago, entrepreneur, dancer and mother of two.
Dr Shilpa was recently crowned Mrs India Worldwide 2026 at the Glammon International Pageant in India, where she also received the Best National Costume and Best Ramp Walk awards.
The conversation explores her journey across science, entrepreneurship, motherhood, dance, Indian culture and pageantry, and the experiences that have shaped her along the way.
Dr Shilpa also shares her passion for representing Indian culture in New Zealand through dance and discusses the importance of pursuing personal dreams alongside family and professional responsibilities.
Her story carries a powerful message: women do not have to choose between their responsibilities and their dreams.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Dr Shilpa was recently crowned Mrs India Worldwide 2026 at the Glammon International Pageant in India, where she also received the Best National Costume and Best Ramp Walk awards.
The conversation explores her journey across science, entrepreneurship, motherhood, dance, Indian culture and pageantry, and the experiences that have shaped her along the way.
Dr Shilpa also shares her passion for representing Indian culture in New Zealand through dance and discusses the importance of pursuing personal dreams alongside family and professional responsibilities.
Her story carries a powerful message: women do not have to choose between their responsibilities and their dreams.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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