Chai Aur Mein
Chai Aur Mein
Raksha
Chai Aur Mein is designed to discuss the trials and tribulations around relationships, dating, education, career and let’s not forget - living up to the standard of our “desi parents” through the journey of a South African Indian. My conversations will cover the key themes and topics us desi’s face everyday. Regardless of where we live, our cultural celebrations and issues are nearly exactly the same.
Honest thoughts on Netflix's Indian Matchmaking
In this edition of the podcast, Raksha & Pooja review Netflix's newest reality show Indian Matchmaking. The premise of the show is straightforward: Indian matchmaker Sima Taparia from Mumbai travels the globe to help eligible Indian singles find "arranged" love.
Jul 27, 2020
31 min
Living a double life? The Cultural Birth of Professional Spies
Leading a double life would seem to be the exclusive domain of professional spies, fictional secret agents and undercover operatives with foreign accents - but seemingly people of Indian origin tend to lead a double life well.  In today's episode of the podcast Pooja and I take a deep dive into our "double life" experiences.  
Jun 24, 2020
12 min
India's Forgotten Migrant Workers
Indispensable to the economy, yet historically neglected - India's migrant workers are on the verge of starvation.  In this episode of the podcast Anuj and I discuss the plight of migrant workers in India as COVID-19 cripples the nation.   Blended Ideology: http://blendedideology.blogspot.com/2020/05/migrant-workers-crisis-atmanirbhar.html
May 21, 2020
10 min
Gender Inequality in Indian Culture - Are women a burden to Indian Society?
In this episode of the podcast, Raksha and Pooja throw light on the relationship between Gender inequality and Indian Culture through confessing their insecurities, hypocrisies and fears that underlie their lofty generational principles and beliefs. 
May 11, 2020
27 min
Spin the wheel: I will tell you my secrets if you tell me yours?
A quick spin is all it takes to unveil a secret (or two). In this episode of the podcast, Raksha and Pooja sit down for a hilarious, fun, insightful and candid round of spin the wheel. Please feel free to rate, review and subscribe.
May 2, 2020
30 min
Introduction: Chai Aur Mein
Join me in my podcast journey as I unpack and explore the ideas, difficulties, experiences, books, films, and music that reflect the universal experiences of being "desi" in an ever changing society. From the bravest moments to the most silly - let’s explore them together. Subscribe now for updates.
Apr 21, 2020
1 min