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Chai Noon

Chai Noon

By Chai Noon

A show touching on the Desi experience outside of South Asia. Hiatus
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Chai Noon Episode 35- Freak Penne

Chai NoonMay 12, 2020

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Chai Noon Episode 45- A Suitable Boy

Chai Noon Episode 45- A Suitable Boy

In the first time of Chai Noon history I’m (Hanik) will be trying to make the podcast be relevant.

This is a more unusual episode and should return to normal service next week.

With the first adaptation of the book to screen is coming to the screen this weekend on the BBC, I thought I should share with you my thoughts on the book. What the story is about (without giving away any spoilers to a twenty year old book), my thoughts on the book (a mini review of sorts) and then leave you wanting more by reading out the first three parts of the book.



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Jul 21, 202040:54
Chai Noon Episode 44- Proudly South African

Chai Noon Episode 44- Proudly South African

On this week's #episode, Hanik welcomes long time friend Rahul (@rahuldowlath) onto the podcast.

After a brief conversation about #covid situation in #SouthAfrica and how Rahul is doing in #lockdown, you get to hear about how #indian #durban is from someone else. From the iconic #chatsworth gold tooth, to #bunnychow by the beach.

Rahul shares stories of travelling in #India and how coming from South Africa gives an unique perspective of #travelling back to the "motherland". Rahul goes on to tell us about his slightly unusual #career (for a #desi) as an #architect and how his family supported him in his endeavours.

Interspersed with all of this is Hanik and Rahul trading old stories about their childhood, with a shout out to the Mission to Mars animated film they wanted to create.

If you want to get in touch with Rahul, then message him on Instagram or send him a message via his blog: https://rahuldowlath.net/

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Jul 14, 202051:14
Chai Noon Episode 43- The Cumin Club with Ragoth
Jul 07, 202040:25
Chai Noon Episode 41- What's For Dinner? (ft. Tani)
Jun 23, 202044:56
Chai Noon Episode 40- Globetrotting (ft. Samina)
Jun 16, 202042:30
Chai Noon Episode 39 - Dear Brown Girl (ft. Saffy)
Jun 09, 202034:29
Chai Noon Episode 36- The Indian Culture Quiz
May 19, 202012:28
Chai Noon Episode 35- Freak Penne
May 12, 202020:08
Chai Noon Episode 34- Lockdown in Mumbai with Sanchi

Chai Noon Episode 34- Lockdown in Mumbai with Sanchi

In this episode, we welcome Sanchi back on the show to update us on the state of Mumbai in lockdown. We discuss Whatsapp recipes, who's better, mental states, and Sanchi's new podcast, the Amplify podcast. We hope you enjoy!


Check out Sanchi's stuff here: linktr.ee/amplifypodcast


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May 05, 202043:41
Chai Break - Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Apr 28, 202036:52
Chai Noon Episode 33- Chai Talk in New York with Kolkata Chai Co's Ayan Sanyal
Apr 21, 202028:08
Chai Noon Episode 31- Activism, Organizing, and Changing Minds in India with Diya
Apr 07, 202044:14
Chai Noon Episode 27- Why Can't You Have It All? Dating and Relationships with Varsha Mathur
Mar 10, 202045:04
Chai Noon Episode 26: Dissecting Representation with Michael Bankole
Mar 03, 202041:40
Chai Noon Episode 25: African Dreams

Chai Noon Episode 25: African Dreams

The dynamic duo is back together! Hanik returns from Southern Africa and is back in the Middle East. Without the danger of load shedding, Kiran is updated over Hanik’s trip to Africa and what he got up to, while Kiran is still wondering how on Earth there any work was involved this adventure. Hanik reminisces over his childhood and his bootleg Bend It Like Beckham CD and why everyone should pay a visit to what he calls paradise.

They talk about the concept of home and what it means to each other.

With all of this going on, Kiran decides that this is a great time to share one of his nightmares dreams.

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Feb 25, 202001:02:02
Chai Noon Episode 23- Sanchi and the Apparent Club

Chai Noon Episode 23- Sanchi and the Apparent Club

While still in sunny Durban South Africa, Hanik interviews Sanchi (who is in sunny Mumbai) about her time growing up in the UK. Sanchi talks about her difficulties in finding herself while being caught between two cultures. We also talk about Sanchi coming back to India and dealing with the loss of living in London. Sanchi talks about her start-up Apparent Club and the importance of sustainability.

Sanchi also claims that she could displace Kiran from the pod. 

Follow her startup Apparent Club on IG at @apparentclub.
Website: https://www.apparentclub.com
Email: hello@apparentclub.com

Hanik would also like to blame any audio problems on Eskom, as load shedding took place during the interview.

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Feb 10, 202001:01:33
Chai Noon Episode 22 - Under Pressure (ft. Aqib)
Feb 03, 202056:28
Chai Noon Episode 20- Natasha Diddee, The Gutless Foodie
Jan 21, 202059:06
Chai Noon Interlude: Hanik in Mumbai
Jan 13, 202016:37
Chai Noon Episode 18- Return from India
Dec 24, 201948:26
Chai Noon Episode 16- Trini Cooking with Natasha
Dec 10, 201938:40
Chai Noon Episode 15: HSSN Interview
Dec 04, 201901:04:28
Chai Noon Episode 13- Indiapendent (ft. Simran of the Indiapendent Pod)
Nov 19, 201954:43
Chai Noon Episode 11 - Diwali Recap, Movie Recommendations, and More Food
Nov 04, 201949:44
Chai Noon Episode 10- Hindu or Hindu-not
Oct 30, 201901:13:11
Chai Noon Episode 7- Game Time
Oct 15, 201901:10:40
Chai Noon Episode 6- Celebrations!
Oct 08, 201901:09:47
Chai Noon Episode 5 - Dating and the "Rice Girl" Saga
Oct 01, 201901:11:47
Chai Noon Episode 2- Big Daal
Sep 10, 201901:00:14