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Whether it’s a shoegaze band from Chandigarh, thrash metal act from Visakhapatnam, rapper from Kashmir, vocal folk quartet from Kohima, Tamil indie pop act from Madurai, or a singer-songwriter from Mussoorie, Maed in India is where you’ll discover it. Started in 2015, music nerd and ex-radio presenter Mae Mariyam Thomas showcases the best talent coming out of South Asia and its diaspora. The show is India’s first indie music podcast and prides itself on being the premier destination for new music, little known stories that give you a peek into the lives of independent musicians, as ...

The Lit Pickers is a podcast that celebrates books and bold opinions. Hosted by writers Supriya Nair and Deepanjana Pal, each episode explores literature, authors and reading. The show champions the written word, as well as the biggest ideas, tiniest thoughts, silliest questions, and confounding conundrums. Nair and Pal invite you to their Sunday breakfast table banter, that makes for truly lively commentary for readers and thinkers, and awaken the bookworm in you. So, pop the kettle on, grab a biscuit and listen, as your reading list gets longer and longer.

Human Trafficking is a form of slavery. It’s the buying and selling of human beings through force, fraud, deception or coercion or by such other criminal means to exploit them for commercial sex, bonded labour or by harvesting their organs and trading in it. Human trafficking is a fast growing crime across the globe. On Humans Not For Sale by Prerana, we aim to create broader awareness around human trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation. We will help answer questions like - What is human trafficking? Is prostitution legal in India? How do the police conduct rescue operations? How do ...

Remember those Indian kids who were made fun of in school for talking way too much about Xenomorphs, Kyber Crystals and web-shooters? Well, that generation finally grew up, and three of them now have a podcast…again. Filled with (bad) hot takes, epic or fails, one nice/one bad, and more unnecessary ways of categorizing pop culture, join Jishnu, Dinkar and Tejas in The Nerditorium, as they make their way through the multiverse one franchise at a time.

Welcome to the DAKSH podcast. DAKSH is a Bangalore-based non-profit dedicated to judicial reforms and access to justice in India. Through this series, we will critically examine India’s laws, judicial administration, the prison system, family law and other topics that we hope will help you understand our public institutions and your rights. Join us every Tuesday, as we discuss and decode this system.

The time has come for India’s homegrown brands to shine. Through this podcast series, media personality Monisha Singh Katial takes you on a journey through the galli-mohalle and local high streets of the country to meet the founders of our most incredible up-and-coming brands. On the way, we get to be inspired by their stories, learn something new from their work, pick up some practical advice, check out their unique products, and understand the passionate minds of our Voices For Local.

What is romance? The heart-shaped emojis? The butterflies in your tummy? That one song that makes you cry? Join Bumble India and comedian Kaneez Surka on a quest to understand the idea of romance through music, food, films, travel, books, our hearts and minds. We talk to musicians, filmmakers, wedding planners, bakers, writers, psychologists, fashion designers and more to understand what it takes to create a romantic moment. They're all answering the big question: is romance dead? Or will love find a way.

The government of India passed the right to education act in 2009, securing free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 to 14 years. And India currently has 487 million children. So how does a country like ours provide a good quality education to nurture young people into active citizens of a vibrant democracy? In this podcast series, Tata Trusts aims to highlight the progress, celebrate the achievements and understand the challenges faced by educators. So let’s understand how to create Kal Ka Classroom.

From working at some of the world's top news organizations to starting Re:Set, her own online news publication, and being featured on 2020's Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30, Aakanksha Tangri knows the right questions to ask. On the Why This Now? podcast, she intends to shed light on topics less spoken about, and raise questions rarely asked. From chronic illnesses & dating, trolling & mental health to Black women & activism, Why This Now? brings you multilayered perspectives on issues, told through the powerful and personal experiences of diverse groups of people along with valuable insights ...

Actress, TV host, model, VJ, entrepreneur and self-proclaimed wellness warrior Sarah Jane Dias believes in everyone's inherent power to be resourceful and resilient. The Sarah Jane Show is that friendly conversation that you listen to which reminds you of this inherent power. Join Sarah in conversation with some incredible people from a wide variety of spaces, who share their own experiences and knowledge that will not only inform but also inspire you. She also shares some of her own thoughts and actionable ideas to give you a little pep and energy to live your best life. It’s a guaranteed ...

Care of the State - a podcast by Catalysts for Social Action is a series to help understand the plight of vulnerable children in India. The show breaks down complex issues to help you understand the system of institutional care, fostering, adoption, aftercare, the role of organisations and government institutions and their responsibility to provide care and protection to these children through weekly episodes. Experts from Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) will be talking to lawyers, researchers, NGOs and other experts from the space who will help you understand the ground realities, the ...

NoSugarCoat is a show that looks at understanding the entrepreneurial struggle. Hosted by pastry chef and owner of Le15 Patisserie, Pooja Dhingra, she talks to her contemporaries, fellow entrepreneurs, friends, and mentors to understand their journey, find parallels, learnings, failures, self-doubt and the realisation of one’s dreams through passion and perseverance. And of course, we make sure the sugar stays in the kitchen and out of the conversation!

Why is it difficult for women to prioritise their health? Why is there a vortex of guilt around women's bodies and their medical care? How do we alleviate the fear around women's deepest, most private health concerns? She Says She's Fine is a women's health podcast hosted by popular gynaecologist, Dr. Munjaal Kapadia, whose mission is to bust the shackles around patient-doctor hierarchy, and create a friendly, warm environment for his patients to be treated. The show will explore and open up conversations around sex, periods, contraception, miscarriages, IVF, etc in the context of changing ...

On the Contrary by IDR is an award-winning show about listening to people not like us. In every episode, the host chats with guests as they share their diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise on an issue—water security, gender, climate change, caste, mental health, and more. The goal is to get people to explore their similarities and differences, and find a new, shared understanding. New episode out every Wednesday.

TNQ Sciences is a podcast connected with TNQ’s annual Distinguished Lectures. This lecture series aims to bring internationally renowned scientists face-to-face with the Indian scientific community. The podcast is in the form of an interview of each year’s speaker by a well-known Indian science journalist, Dr Ramaseshan Ramachandran. Each interview attempts to explore the story behind the work of these scientists and the impact of their scientific research.

Food From Here And There is a podcast series hosted by baker Elisha Parikh. Better known as ‘Elithebaker’, Elisha knew food and baking was going to be a part of her life from age 7. Now, she’s on a quest to get better and learn new techniques, as she sits down with entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, food lovers and culinary mavericks who took up the challenge of bringing the world’s cuisine to India.