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Maed in IndiaParekh & SinghFor the final episode of our Lost & Found series, Kolkata-bred dream-pop duo Parekh & Singh chat with Mae about how their musical upbringing influenced their songwriting today, why they aren’t called “Zap” anymore, and the story of the classic tailor who makes their signature suits. They also dive deep into the making of The Night is Clear, an album that’s as personal as it is dreamy. Some episodes are too special to be left behind - good thing we found this one. Note: Nischay and Jivraj via a post on Instagram in February 2025 announced that they were bid...
2025-05-2253 min
Maed in IndiaAtteevNext up in our Lost & Found series, we’re bringing you an episode that proves music and self-discovery go hand in hand. Mae is joined by indie-pop singer-songwriter and producer Atteev. They also chat about his Ed Sheeran sad boy days, balancing a nine-to-five business career with his musical pursuits, his love for efficiency (I’m talking about Lima Sigma Seven Ninja Black Belt… whaaaaat), and how he has come to harness his anxiety disorder to help him be more productive. He also performs a single, and two songs from his EP Look How Far We've Come. This o...
2025-03-1341 min
Her Kajal Won't SmudgeKate Manne and Urna Chakrabarty - “Misogyny is the metaphorical police force of patriarchy”In this episode, Shana is in conversation with Kate Manne (philosopher, associate professor at Cornell University and author of Down Girl and Entitled) and Urna Chakrabarty (graduate student at Cornell University) to ask: why is there so much violence against women in South Asia? This is a question discussed by many academics and multilateral agencies and it is a source of daily concern for desi women who navigate everyday life under threat of violence. Contrary to our preconceived notion that crimes against women are random, Kate and Urna provide a very different perspective. They decode the systemic nature of...
2024-04-1834 min
Her Kajal Won't SmudgeAmber Arifeen - “As an artist, I have the capacity to express things that most women can’t, issues that resonate with most desi women”In this episode, Shana is in conversation with visual and performance artist, Amber Arifeen. Amber’s art looks at life through women’s eyes, giving insight into how women navigate the world. Take, for example, women and physical safety. Even if it might differ in degree depending on where women live, all women, around the world, can relate to this concept. Amber’s art shows just how this fear of violence against women restricts our freedom and full enjoyment of public spaces, including nature. The wonder of Amber’s art is that by making visible women’s invisible life experience...
2024-03-2843 min
Her Kajal Won't SmudgeSwineryy - “There is no place for me in the world I’ve built, it’s just the joke”In this episode, Shana is in conversation with comedian and social media star, Swineryy, who went viral in 2018 when she posted a video of an animoji pig asking “why am I haraam?” (translation: why am I a sin/forbidden?). We learn about why she is anonymous, how she created her iconic characters Blue Maulvi Saab, Leena Aunty and, of course, the Haraam Pig, what it’s like seeing her characters become symbols of resistance on posters carried in Pakistan’s Aurat March (Women’s March), and why she wants her comedy to be “genderless”. Follow Swineryy on Ins...
2024-03-0729 min
Maed in IndiaThe SoulOn the special occasion of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day on Feb 4th, Mae sits down with Sri Lankan reggae/dub/rock band, The Soul. They chat about the band's insistence on NOT being a cover band and making only original music (and being a broke musician in the process), the sad sad situation of Sri Lanka’s economy but also how it’s not sad and everything is perfectly fine (right?). When talking about their music it ranges from dystopian futures and reflections on political turmoil all the way to the woes of being a struggling independent artist. Oh and...
2024-02-041h 06
Her Kajal Won't SmudgeMariam Shafqat Goraya : “And my protest is obviously against misogyny. But [then] my personal anger is also about women who uphold these roles.”Today, Shana is in conversation with satirist Mariam Shafqat Goraya. Through her character Naik Parveen, Mariam takes aim at women who are the “foot soldiers of patriarchy”. Mariam’s satire takes the sexist and misogynistic rhetoric that gets mentioned in private conversation, the stuff people don’t expect will get repeated, and she says it outloud through the characters she creates and, in the process, she uncomfortably forces us out of our complacency. Follow Mariam Shafqat Goraya on Instagram @naikparveensyndrome and Facebook Naik Parveen Syndrome CREDITS: Host and Creative Director: Sh...
2023-11-2634 min
Maed in IndiaMaed Mixtape - SaveraWe’ve got a new mixtape for you from our newest member of the Maed in India team, audio engineer & sound editor, Sarthak Ray. Savera is his recipe for mornings sponsored by Delhi nostalgia (yes, he’s a Delhi boy). Each song takes you through moments when you just want to stay in bed a little longer or need a big bang to kickstart your morning workouts. From comfort-pop, to funk rock and electronica, Savera is woven together with Sarthak’s potent pairing of major Dilli yearning with a dash of doomsday-humour. P.S. We also thi...
2023-11-2629 min
Her Kajal Won't SmudgePriyanka Paul: “I have so many marginalizations, that I’ve lost track”In this episode, Shana is in conversation with Priyanka Paul, an illustrator, graphic designer, poet, and storyteller, who is also a Gucci Chime for Change ambassador and TED Talk speaker. Priyanka shares her lived experience as a queer, dark-skinned Christian woman from an oppressed caste, her encounters with online trolling and how she turns her anger into impactful art, carving out a space for those who stand apart and don't subscribe to society's beauty ideals. Follow Priyanka Paul on Instagram @artwhoring and Twitter @artwhoring CREDITS: Host and Creative Director: Sha...
2023-11-1932 min
Her Kajal Won't SmudgeSheema Kermani : "I will keep dancing no matter what. Who has the right to tell me not to dance?” In this episode, Shana is in conversation with Sheema Kermani. You may know Sheema as the dancer in the hit Coke Studios video of Pasoori but, for Sheema, dance is more than an artform. For her, it is also an act of defiance. A classically trained Bharatnatyam dancer, Sheema took on the Pakistani military dictator Zia-ul-Haq when he abolished public dancing. Since then, Sheema has steadfastly defended the rights of minorities and women. In this interview, Sheema talks about her activism, the early days of Aurat March and how she came to perform the feminist anthem “A Rapist in You...
2023-11-1229 min
Her Kajal Won't SmudgeLeeza Mangaldas : "Women's pleasure has been systematically ignored for so long"Leeza Mangaldas is a sex educator with 2 million YouTube subscribers and Instagram followers. GQ has named Leeza one of the most influential young Indians. She is also the author of The Sex Book. In this episode, Leeza talks to Shana about why the Glossary of her book has words like “patriarchy” and “casteism” and “internalised oppression”. They also discuss orgasms and female sexuality, the social norm of female virginity and purity and why it is time we get past guilt and shame-ridden frameworks that don’t serve women… or men. Follow Leeza Mangaldas on Instagram @leezamangaldas and T...
2023-11-0536 min
Her Kajal Won't SmudgeSabah Bano Malik: “ You basically stop women from being their own people so that they can be married off to someone and they decide what she'd become”In this episode, Shana is in conversation with Sabah Bano Malik, a radio jockey and a founding member of a Pakistani comedians' collective called Aurat Nak. Shana asks Sabah what has surprised her and what she struggles with as a Pakistani American who moved to Pakistan as an adult. Sabah talks about her online presence, comedy as a way to reflect on society, body-shaming, toxic rishta culture, the anger she feels when women are brutally murdered and the sisterhood she has found in Aurat March and with the many women who are resisting patriarchy in Pakistan. ...
2023-10-2942 min
Her Kajal Won't SmudgeRadhika Vaz: “Let’s take marriage and get rid of it”In this episode, Shana is in conversation with comedian, actor and writer Radhika Vaz. We learn about Radhika’s journey to comedy and why she mines the desi female experience as a source for her material. Radhika is one half of the team behind Shugs and Fats, a Youtube series about two curious Muslim women who are navigating life in liberal Brooklyn. We talk about script-writing episodes in which women are doing the street catcalling and the shroud of shame is lifted on the dirty period. Oh, and we also imagine a world in which women just stopped getting ma...
2023-10-2235 min
Manufactured93. Perspectives on Fashion’s Decarbonization: Exploring Areas of Consensus and DissensusThis episode is an audio version of a keynote that host of this podcast, Kim van der Weerd delivered at Planet Textiles, which was hosted by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition as part of ITMA - a machinery expo for the apparel sector in Milan in June 2023. She reflects on her work in various decabonization projects – from a forthcoming research report from Transformers Foundation to discussions from the Asia Garment Hub, and beyond – and shares her own views and opinions on where the industry seems to agree, where it doesn’t, and how we might understand each other better. She tells us how...
2023-09-2642 min
Maed in IndiaMaed Mixtape - KhichadiTune in this week for an auditory adventure led by Jishnu, the man behind Maed in India's visual wonders. This 'khichdi of a mixtape,' as he puts it, has been a long time coming, and takes you on a whirlwind of a musical journey with artists and genres reaching far and wide. From fuzzy guitar jams in Sikkim to indie rock in Chicago and some soul music from Delhi, we can't help but groove to these gems. Coupled with a sly plug for his own music aaand his own podcast (we noticed, Jishnu :P) this khichdi lives up...
2023-09-0330 min
Maed in IndiaPhosphenesKasto cha?! This week on Maed in India, we have an indie dream pop act band all the way from Kathmandu on show… Phosphenes! Mae chats with band members Abhishekh, Aman, and Prajwal about the indie music scene in Nepal, producing music in their bedrooms, visa woes and why Nepali momos are the best momos. And, of course, they perform four songs from their discography - harmonies and all. Song List: Dust - (00:48 to 05:21) I Will Be Gone - (19:08 to 23:26) Are You Gonna Leave Me ? - (32:00 to 36:04) Oh L...
2023-08-1349 min
Maed in IndiaMaed Mixtape - RaahatThis week we have another new Maed in India producer, Meghna Gulati, with her first ever #MaedMixtape, 'Raahat - it translates to the cosiest kind of comfort. You know, that warm hug from a dear old friend or floating around lazily in a pool - it’s a gentle pause amidst the chaos. The songs on her mixtape are a whispered peace to her busy brain. And she hopes to bring that calm to you too. Song list Saptak Chatterjee - Paheli (01:42) to (07:01) Gandhaar Amin - Chase (08:20) to (12:20) Merak...
2023-08-0631 min
Maed in IndiaMaed Mixtape - PlatypusThis week we have Maed in India’s newbie producer Ruchi Sawardekar with her first ever #MaedMixtape - Platypus. As an animal enthusiast, no creature has piqued her curiosity more than the odd looking, platypus. Ruchi brings you some of the most fascinating and bizarre facts about this Australian-native amphibian that’s got a paddle-shaped tail like a beaver; a sleek, furry body like an otter; and a flat bill and webbed feet like a duck. Are you ready to platy-pump up the fun? (I know, we really do try. Points for effort?) – Song list O...
2023-07-3027 min
Maed in IndiaMaed Mixtape - NakabandiMaed in India’s sound wizard and Head of Audio Production, Kartik Kulkarni is back with his second mixtape. After the success of his previous mixtape 'Catnip,' Kartik found himself in a creative drought, experiencing a 'Nakabandi' of ideas in his head. And guess what? That's exactly the title of his new mixtape! Grab your headphones and get ready to have your ears arrested to the beats of 'Nakabandi'! – Song list 1080g Ft. Benny Dayal - Cleaning Time (03:06 to 06:27)) Arham Fulfagar - Kabootar (07:37 to 10:30) Rohan Prasanna - Ship of Sands (11:32 - 15:35) Tarang Joseph & Frizz...
2023-07-2325 min
Maed in IndiaMaed Mixtape - IsletMaed in India’s illustrator and graphic designer Alika is back with another Maed Mixtape. As with her last mixtape ‘Hippocampus’, she chose the name because she really wanted to draw an islet, but came to realise that the songs she chose on this mixtape were also like islets – standout pieces of music amongst the waves. So put those headphones on, and head out to Alika’s islet! — Song List: Aanshika Sharma - Taking a Pill (02:41 - 05:21) Purple Cassette - Got What You Need (06:52 - 09:24) Kiss Nuka - A Wilder Place...
2023-07-1631 min
Maed in IndiaMaed Mixtape - SeasonsBack with another mixtape after ‘Mirinda’ is Nikkethana aka Nikki, our producer at Maed in India. This time, she’s drawn an analogy between the changing seasons of nature and the changing circumstances of our lives. Let the songs on this mixtape make you experience a year full of Seasons! Song List: Utsavi Jha - Chanchal Mann (01:46 - 04:46) Nikhita Gandhi - Maharani (05:36 - 08:05) Sanskar Vaidya - Waiting For A Rainbow (08:56 - 13:16) Rono - Raat (14:54 - 18:03) Jaden Maskie - When You're Around (20:44 - 25:08) Come be our friend...
2023-07-0925 min
Maed in IndiaMaed Mixtape - MasalaThis Maed Mixtape was brought to you by Sakshi, who works as an HR, Admin, and Production Assistant here at Maed in India. We’re not sure if she missed the memo and thought she was making a food video to teach us how to prepare her favourite dum biryani recipe, but she managed to bring it back to regular programming. So you get to enjoy a mixtape of great music while also getting to figure out how Sakshi tries to make a delicious biryani. Song List: Neela - You'll Never Know (03:20 - 07:20) Shr...
2023-06-2528 min
Maed in IndiaMaed Mixtape - Water BottlePut your backpack on and your school name tag because Mae’s back on mixtape duty and this time she’s brought her water bottle in tow. Those Milton water bottles were not just containers that stored water but the ultimate school accessory in the 90s. So grab your water bottle, take a refreshing sip and get ready to go dive into a pool of musical adventure with Mae. Song List: Till Apes - Whoa There Nelly (02:44- 05:46 ) Bhrigu Sahni - Everytime (07:29 - 11:50 ) Prakti - Aporpoise - (13:22 - 16:12 ) 7Bantai'Z - In my...
2023-06-1840 min
Maed in IndiaMaed Mixtape - MirindaOur series of team-made Maed Mixtapes returns this week with ‘Mirinda’. Yes, the bright orange soda. It also happens to be a word in Esperanto, which is the world's most widely spoken constructed language. The person who curated this effervescent mixtape is Nikkethana aka Nikki, a producer at Maed in India! She’ll tell you why she chose ‘Mirinda’, and more about the songs on her mixtape. So pop this can of music open, and take a listen! Song List: Alan Ebe - So Late So Soon (02:23 - 06:00) Long Distances - Lovesong for an Apocaly...
2023-02-1929 min
DAKSH PodcastAlgorithms in the judiciaryTechnological interventions have the ability to enhance access and improve the efficiency of the various processes in the justice system. In this episode, we will discuss how technology can improve the justice system and how we should monitor that improvement. If you like our podcast do consider supporting us with a donation at the link below: https://www.dakshindia.org/donate/ CREDITS: Host: Sandhya PR This is a Maed in India production. Producer: Nikkethana K Sound Mixing: Lakshman Parsuram Project Supervisor: Shaun Fanthome
2022-11-2107 min
DAKSH PodcastOpen CourtsOur legal system is based on the fundamental principle of open courts. Courts must be “open”, physically and metaphorically, to the public. We, as citizens, should know and understand what courts do for us. In this episode we explore what this principle means and ponder on how it can be used to promote transparency in the court system, right from entering courtrooms as ordinary citizens to considering the live-streaming of court proceedings. If you like our podcast do consider supporting us with a donation at the link below: https://www.dakshindia.org/donate/ Host: Anindita Patt...
2022-11-1413 min
DAKSH PodcastIndia’s first sedition trial and age of consentThe role of the state in reforming religious and social practices is a subject of heated debate in India. This is especially so when such reforms involve claims of women. A recent example is the debate around marital rape. In this episode we go back more than 130 years and examine the reactions to the British government increasing the age of consent for women from 10 to 12 years and how these led to India’s first sedition trial. Research Assistance: Jiyon Chatterjee If you like our podcast do consider supporting us with a donation at the link belo...
2022-11-0715 min
Maed in IndiaArrowsOn this episode of Maed in India, Mae features Mumbai based singer-songwriter and music journalist David Britto aka Arrows. He talks to Mae about how his parents enrolled him for guitar classes (which he hated), what his moniker ‘Arrows’ could have been, why he doesn’t sing on Arrows songs, and more about his multiple upcoming projects, including one with singer-songwriter Vernon Noronha, who is also on vocals for this session! Song List: To Your World (00:59 - 04:37) Buried To Dust (14:54 - 18:26) The Light (26:00 - 29:44) Follow Arrows: Instagram @dave_a...
2022-11-0630 min
DAKSH PodcastConstitutionality of laws - An explainerAs many antiquated laws like Section 377, adultery and sedition are being questioned, do you ever wonder what challenging the constitutionality of a law really means? Have you been confused about what striking down and reading down laws are? In this episode, we break down the meaning of “unconstitutionality” and do a quick explainer of what it means to declare a law unconstitutional. If you like our podcast do consider supporting us with a donation at the link below: https://www.dakshindia.org/donate/ Reading list: https://constitutionnet.org/vl/item/basic-structure-indian-constitution CREDITS: Host...
2022-10-3111 min
DAKSH PodcastUK's Experience In Court Administration with Nick GoodwinIn this episode of the DAKSH podcast, we spoke to Nick Goodwin, CEO of His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS), UK. HMCTS is a unique institution, a partnership between the judiciary and the parliament. It is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. It assists the judiciary in its administrative and management functions. Nick Goodwin has joined us today to talk about the roles and responsibilities of the HMCTS, and its plans. This episode was recorded on 5 September 2022 If you like our podc...
2022-10-1021 min
DAKSH PodcastSearch and Seizure with Abhinav SekhriIn this episode we explore the police powers of search and seizure with Abhinav Sekhri, a criminal lawyer and the author of the wonderful blog Proof of Guilt. During their investigation, law enforcement authorities like the police and customs and tax officials have the power to search our person and property, ranging from homes and godowns to laptops and other electronic devices. They can also seize objects they believe to be incriminating or relevant to their investigation. The exercise of these powers can create very distressing situations for people, especially if they are unaware of their rights. Abhinav helps...
2022-10-0334 min
DAKSH PodcastCourts in Development Economics with Dr. Manaswini RaoIn this episode, we talk to Manaswini Rao on using rigorous quantitative methods to study courts and the judicial process. Manaswini Rao is an economist and researcher who studies the functioning of the Indian judiciary and how it affects economic productivity and development. She joins us to discuss this emerging field of study and how it can inform policy changes. We emphasise the importance of building a community that can engage with the issues highlighted by such studies and act as advocates for structural judicial reforms. If you like our podcast do consider supporting us with a...
2022-09-2618 min
Women in LabourS2 Episode 10 - Choosing Your BattlesNidhi Razdan knows how to choose her battles. The rockstar NDTV anchor speaks with Aditi and Christina about why there is such a strong representation of women in the ranks of journalism, saving lives while live broadcasting via a selfie stick, and why online harassment says more about the person throwing shade then the recipient. Nidhi Razdan is an award-winning journalist with NDTV where she has worked for over 20 years reporting on politics and diplomacy from countries like Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and Iran. She has also anchored NDTV’s key prime time shows. She’s currently the ancho...
2022-09-2035 min
DAKSH PodcastAccess to Justice with Retd. Justice Prabha SridevanIn this episode we speak to Justice Prabha Sridevan who takes us through the various perspectives associated with accessing justice in India. She brings to this conversation her rich understanding of the Indian justice system, informed by her years as a lawyer and a judge. Most importantly, she de-constructs what it means to access justice in India for those who are often sidelined when systems are built, including women and other marginalised sections of the population. This conversation explores the reality of the justice system and makes us think about speaking the language of equality. I...
2022-09-1926 min
Humans Not For Sale by PreranaLife of a Social WorkerPrerana is able to do what it does today because of its frontline staff, the social workers, who put their hearts and minds into their work. They are the team's backbone, and as part of their work, they constantly interact with women, children, and other stakeholders in the red light areas, converting various possibilities into realities for them. In this episode we have social workers Vaishali Karande and Reehanbaig Mirza who have been part of Prerana for over a decade now. They take us through their work while answering questions like, What is the exact role of a...
2022-09-1833 min
DAKSH PodcastWomen in elite Indian law firms with Swethaa BallakrishnenIn this episode our guest was Swethaa Ballakrishnen whom we spoke to about their research on women’s representation in elite law firms. Swethaa’s first book, Accidental Feminism unpacks the case of unintentional gender parity among India’s elite legal professionals. The legal profession worldwide is fairly male-dominated, and India is no exception. However, Elite corporate law firms in India are a surprising exception. These law firms offer a surprising oasis for women within a hostile, predominantly male sector. We explored how egalitarian outcomes have been produced in this relatively recent professional setting without any deliberate effort to do so...
2022-09-1228 min
Women in LabourS2 Episode 9 - How to Find Your Own VoiceThis week, Anushka Manchanda drops in for a conversation. Under her moniker Kiss Nuka, she is a multi-disciplinary artist-producer who combines her art with activism. With a keen interest in visual artistry, Anushka also produces and directs her own music videos and photo essays, deploying them as tools to carry her message into the world.In this episode, she speaks with Aditi and Christina about listening to ourselves and why spending time in solitude leads to finding our own truth - as well as why women make amazing technicians (and we need more!) and why to always...
2022-09-1233 min
Humans Not For Sale by PreranaHow did Prerana intervene to prevent intergenerational trafficking into the sex trade?35 years ago, when Prerana began it’s interventions there was a cycle of intergenerational trafficking - where every child born to a prostituted women was a free recruit into the sex trade and its allied activities. Prerana came up with the novel idea of a Night Care Centre where the children of the prostituted women would have access to opportunities and would be safe from the threats of the red-light area. Mrs. Priti Patkar, the Co-founder of Prerana, talks about the situation of these children back when Prerana started it’s work and Prerana’s model of preventing interventional traffi...
2022-09-1136 min
Women in LabourS2 Episode 8 - The hidden tax of choiceShrayana Bhattacharya is easily the most fun economist we know. Working at the World Bank’s Social Protection and Labour unit for South Asia, she is also the author of a bestselling book, Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh: India's Lonely Young Women and the Search for Intimacy and Independence. Shrayana spent 15 years exploring women’s economic independence through the lens of actor Shah Rukh Khan. Why? Because an SRK movie is a form of escape - and for many women, a luxury - in a life of navigating the patriarchy. In this episode, she speaks with Aditi...
2022-09-0638 min
DAKSH PodcastCrime and Politics with Milan VaishnavIn this episode, we spoke to Milan Vaishnav, the host of the popular podcasts ‘Grand Tamasha’ about the criminalisation of politics. Most Indians are familiar with the phenomenon of politicians with criminal records and appear to have accepted their participation in the democratic process . In today’s episode, Milan helped us unpack this uneasy balance by exploring why political parties give tickets to criminals, why people continue to vote for them and whether this status quo is likely to change. If you like our podcast do consider supporting us with a donation at the link below...
2022-09-0533 min
Humans Not For Sale by PreranaWhat happens to a victim post-rescue?In the late 90s and early 2000s mass raids were conducted to rescue women and girls in the red light areas. There was significant importance given to the rescue, while barely any regard to what happened to victims post their rescue. A lot of these women and girls were rescued to only get trafficked again. In this episode, Dr.Pravin Patkar the Co-founder of Prerana and case workers Geetarani Lourembam and Annette Joseph talk about the rehabilitation of victims post the rescue operation. They answer questions like, What happens to the victims after they are r...
2022-09-0434 min
Women in LabourS2 Episode 7 - Networking: Less Work, More FunRagini Das is the co-founder of leap.club, a community-led professional network for women. She speaks with Aditi and Christina about how to make networking a lot less work–and a lot more fun through breaking out of the fixed idea that networking is a boys club business card-exchanging event into thinking about networking as relationship building around activities you enjoy. Much like investing, the earlier you start building these relationships the better. Follow Ragini on Twitter: @ragingdas Check out leap.club: www.leap.club Join the conve...
2022-08-3033 min
DAKSH PodcastEarly constitutional litigation with Rohit DeIn this episode we talk to Professor Rohit De, a lawyer and scholar of south Asian legal history. He is the author of the book, ‘A People’s Constitution’ in which he studies how many marginalised communities used the constitution as a way to oppose unfair laws and have a say in how they were governed. His work focuses on the 1950s, the period right after the constitution was passed. We understand the ideas and challenges of these early litigants and how their efforts continue to be valuable today. We explore why, after around 75 years, why it is still so rel...
2022-08-2929 min
Humans Not For Sale by PreranaHow is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation rescued?In this episode Dr.Pravin Patkar, the co-founder of Prerana helps us understand what happens during search and rescue operations of victims of commercial sexual exploitation and the role of various stakeholders including civil society in these processes. We answer questions like, What is rescue? What are the rules and procedures for a rescue laid out by the law? How are civil society organisations involved in rescue? For more information go to https://www.fighttrafficking.org/ Credits: Producer: PRERANA C/O Exe Secretary-Priti Patkar Conceptualised b...
2022-08-2817 min
Women in LabourS2 Episode 6 - No Room to FailRintu Thomas is a documentary filmmaker, director-producer, and co-founder of Black Ticket Films. Rintu discusses the narrow margin for error women have at work–especially when they are one of few in their profession. Her documentary, ‘Writing with Fire’, was the first Indian feature documentary to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Nonetheless, Rintu feels pressure to succeed to disprove the “See? I told you women can’t do that” side comments that can be overheard about any profession, but especially male-dominated ones. In this conversation, she speaks with Aditi and Christina abou...
2022-08-2335 min
DAKSH PodcastIndian elections with Ornit Shani and Rahul VermaIn this episode we spoke to Rahul Verma and Ornit Shani on Indian elections. The elections in the world’s largest democracy are often described as a dance of democracy. Here are some statistics just to give you a scale of the vast logistical exercise that is the general election. In 2019, 619 adults voted in 1 million polling booths in 543 constituencies. Ornit and Rahul took us on a fascinating journey from the first general election to recent elections, exploring how the first electoral rolls were prepared, the logistics of the process and how Indians make voting decisions. If y...
2022-08-2246 min
Humans Not For Sale by PreranaHow has the HIV Epidemic and the Covid-19 Pandemic affected women in the sex trade?In the late 1980s and early 1990s in India, HIV/AIDS epidemic was growing at an alarming rate and particularly in the red light areas in the country. Many women in the sex trade faced discrimination, stigma, and suffered due to the lack of proper medical treatment. And more recently in the year 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, these women and their children suffered the same hardships all over again. On this episode, Ms. Priti Patkar, co-founder of Prerana discusses the overall impact the HIV epidemic and Covid-19 pandemic had on the lives of prostituted women and t...
2022-08-2141 min
Women in LabourS2 Episode 5 - Opening more roles for Dalit women in the workplaceDalit History Month co-founder Christina Dhanaraj is also a writer and consultant with over 10 years of experience at companies around the world. As a part of several women and minority-led initiatives – focusing on social justice, self-determination, and collaborative models of learning – Christina speaks to our hosts about channeling the strength to work within a system that’s working against you. A free-flowing conversation about the intersection of caste, commerce, capitalism and mental health, this episode is a primer on the need for caste-based affirmative action in Indian workplaces. Follow Christina on Twitter: @caselchris1
2022-08-1641 min
Humans Not For Sale by PreranaIs Prostitution Legal in India?Co-founder of Prerana, Dr.Pravin Patkar helps us understand what is prostitution and commercial sexual exploitation and as a country how we deal with it. We answer questions like, Is prostitution legal in India? What is the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act? Can a woman be punished for selling her bodily sex? Where does the demand for legalisation of the sex trade come from? For more information go to https://fighttrafficking.org/faqs/ Credits: Producer: PRERANA C/O Exe Secretary-Priti Patkar Conc...
2022-08-1530 min
Women in LabourS2 Episode 4 - Building inclusive places of workFounder of the award-winning Godrej India Culture Lab, and Queeristan author, Parmesh Shahani is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in corporate India. Parmesh, who has shaped the inclusion policies for many leading companies, talks to Christina and Aditi about the persistent barriers to moving beyond performative inclusivity to taking real action in India’s workplaces - including why hiring is critical and what every employee should be asking for more equitable work environments for all.Follow Parmesh on Twitter: @parmeshsJoin the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFace...
2022-08-0941 min
Humans Not For Sale by PreranaWhat are destination crimes of Human Trafficking?Destination crimes are the purpose for which individuals are trafficking.These include prostitution, slavery, servitude, bonded labor, indentured labor, organized beggary, human organ harvesting and trading, mail brides, sex tourism, adoption/baby-selling rackets, illegal commercial surrogacy, etc On this episode, co-founder of Prerana, Dr. Pravin Patkar explains What are destination crimes? Is sex trafficking the same as prostitution? What is sex tourism? What is the Indian law on surrogacy? For more information go to https://fighttrafficking.org/faqs/ Disclaimer : The stories presented here are ba...
2022-08-0724 min
Women in LabourS2 Episode 3 - Decoding the work of mentorshipWhile writing her bestselling book Wonder Girls, which maps the lives and career paths of relatable, female role models, engineer-turned-entrepreneur Varsha Adusumilli discovered there was an “aspiration gap” among young girls and women in India. So she started the Wonder Girls platform where Varsha unlocks the world of work for adolescent girls, in a bid to strengthen women’s participation in the workforce in the future.About Wonder Girls: www.wondergirls.academyJoin the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast Credits: Host and E...
2022-08-0135 min
Humans Not For Sale by PreranaWhat is Human Trafficking?Kashina Kareem, Assistant Director of Prerana and host of Humans Not For Sale unravels the truths and misconceptions around human trafficking with Dr Pravin Patkar, the co-founder of Prerana. We answer questions like, What happens when someone is trafficked? Who are the most vulnerable? What is difference between illegal migration and human trafficking? For more information go to https://fighttrafficking.org/faqs/ Disclaimer: The stories presented here are based on true events. Names have been changed to protect the individuals’ identities. Any resemblance to any person living or dead...
2022-07-3125 min
Women in LabourS2 Episode 2 - Negotiating your work’s worthDr. Ruha Shadab, who founded India’s first professional incubator for Muslim women, joins Christina and Aditi for episode two of our brand new season. A Harvard graduate – and the only Muslim woman in most rooms by her own admission – Dr Shadab started Led By Foundation to help women navigate the land mines of negotiating their careers with friends, family and colleagues. But what makes Led By Foundation different from other incubators? It’s tailor-made to India with a laser-sharp focus on bringing Muslim women into the workforce. About the Led By Foundation: ledby.org
2022-07-2538 min
Women in LabourS2 Episode 1 - Women in Labour & why our work isn’t done yetJournalist Namita Bhandare’s rigorous reporting turned the spotlight on the startling statistics about women and work in India in 2019. A guest on season one, Namita returns for season two to tell us where the numbers stand as of 2022. Spoiler alert: Things are still looking grim on the work front but there’s a silver lining. Join the conversation: Instagram: @womeninlabourFacebook: @womeninlabourTwitter: @WILPodcast Credits:Host and Executive Producer: Christina MacGillivrayHost and Executive Producer: Aditi Mittal
2022-07-1832 min
The Lit PickersYour Burning Questions AnsweredFor April Fools, The Lit Pickers - Supriya & Deepanjana, are taking on YOUR burning questions. No jokes! They’re answering questions like, Which genre needs to retire? Which writer would we commission to write our biographies? How can authors publicise their books? How do I pick a good audio book? What do I read to believe in love again? They give you their answers and more with a healthy dose of book recommendations of course. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Produ...
2022-03-3145 min
AVIYALS2E2 : Learn to unlearnUnlearning old limits is as important as learning new techniques for transformation and growth.
In this episode of AVIYAL , we will be talking about why unlearning is important and I will also be telling you five things that we all should unlearn in order to grow and transform ourselves without feeling miserable.
Happy listening to AVIYAL :)
P.S Would love it if you could write to me at nikkethanavedh@gmail.com or @aviyalible on instagram to tell me what you think about this particular episode or about AVIYAL in general :)
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2021-03-2610 min
AVIYALS2E1 : With Namrada Varshini(Writer)Hey folks! First of all thank you so much for all the love and support for season 1 and welcome to season 2.
This is a fun conversation with Namrada Varshini a writer who is primarily into poetry.
She is an old friend from school and this is a fun conversation where we talk about each other's work,the story behind how we started doing whatever we are doing right now and not just that we also spoke about how we were bullied in school and how we tried so hard trying to fit in back...
2021-02-041h 00
AVIYALEpisode 15 | Betty Robinson - Came back from the deadBetty Robinson - The world's first woman to win the GOLD in the 100m race at the Olympics,she is also the youngest and the fastest one till date.
Her story is something which would inspire all of us in different ways.
With 2020 coming to an end,let us learn from Betty's life about the power of determination and hard-work as we enter into the new year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS ! Happy listening to AVIYAL :)
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2020-12-2411 min
AVIYALEpisode 14 | In conversation with MDHey folks,
In this episode I have with me MD - A musician,a YouTube star, a college mate and so much more.
This is a lovely conversation where we talk about a lot of things which were and are a part of his journey.
Happy listening to AVIYAL :)
AVIYAL is also available on instagram as AVIYALIBLE.
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2020-12-111h 11
AVIYALEpisode 13 | In conversation with Dr.Somaskandan(THATHA)In this episode I have a guest with me,someone who is very special to me,my THATHA.
This episode is just another conversation between me and Thatha and here he just talks about a lot of things which were and are a part of his life.He talks about his passion,college life,literature,Relationships,CAPITAL PUNISHMENT,atheism,politics and so much more.
AVIYAL is also on Instagram as AVIYALIBLE. Please write to me about what you think about this episode.
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2020-12-0400 min
AVIYALEpisode 12 | The T-StoryHey folks,
In this episode we talk about the story of one of the staple apparels,The T-Shirt.
T-Shirts have been in trend for about a century now,and it's not going out of trend anytime soon.
It also contains details about the two heartthrobs who started the trend :)
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2020-10-3000 min
AVIYALEpisode 11 | The chronicles of PopcornIn this episode we will be talking about some really fascinating things about the most oldest snack 'POPCORN'.
We will be talking about a lot of things but three major things which might might interest you are,
1) How did popcorn become a movie snack?
2)Popcorn in decoration and
3)How to make popcorn at home with just the kernels instead of microwave popcorn packets like ACT 2 or Dynapop?
2020-10-1500 min
AVIYALEpisode 10 | Wingardium Levi(DOSA)DOSAAAAAA - The word says it all.
In this episode we will be talking about some interesting things about the origin of this humble dish.
We will also be talking about what this dish means to people across the globe especially for legendary chefs like GORDON RAMSAY!
P.S. You will also find the road to the best place for the perfect masala dosa :D
2020-10-0800 min
AVIYALEpisode 9 | Thamizh Cinema - IIThamizh cinema has a rich history of about 100 years.
Episode 8(Thamizh cinema - I) ended with Kalidas.
Episode 9 is all about the evolution of the Thamizh Cinema from 1934 to what it is today.
It mainly talks about the influences the industry had.
It also talks about comedy,breaking stereotypes and a few things from a consumer's point of view :)
2020-10-0112 min
AVIYALEpisode 8 | Thamizh Cinema- ICinema is something which influences us and Thamizh cinema is something that I have grown up watching.
But how did it all start?
In this episode , we will be talking about the history of Thamizh cinema and about the two main films which paved the way for today's Thamizh cinema industry.
It also contains details about the the first movie theatre,the filming techniques,the cast,the budget and many more.
2020-09-2410 min
AVIYALEpisode 7 | The first timesThe first times are always special.Sometimes we might not even remember what happened exactly or how it happened,but we will always remember how we felt.It is sometimes exciting,sometimes scary but in the end,it just becomes one within us :)
2020-08-0907 min
AVIYALEpisode 6 | Guilty (Dis)PleasureJust a bunch of random things we feel guilty about even if we aren't at fault! :P
2020-08-0208 min
AVIYALEpisode 5 | TwentiesJust a bunch of things that all of us undergo when we are in our twenties :)
CREDITS
BGM : Melody of my dreams(Whitesand) & Buddhu ka Mann(Kapoor and Sons)
2020-07-1205 min
AVIYALEpisode 4 | Liar liar pants on fire!Just a bunch of usual lies that all of us tell on a regular basis! :)
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2020-06-1609 min
AVIYALEpisode 3 | Batch of 2020A tribute to all the final years who are SUPPOSED to be graduating this year :)
2020-06-1604 min
AVIYALEpisode 2 | Fooding aroundFood is a major ingredient in every occasion.It builds us and comforts us in any situation.
But do we treat it right?How much of it do we take for granted?
2020-05-2111 minAVIYALEpisode 1 | Ending the blame gameA lot of us want to achieve a lot of things in general?But are we really successful? If no,then what is the reason?Who are we to blame?Is it the just the situations?
2020-05-1311 min