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Chai Aur Mein

Chai Aur Mein

By 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.
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India's Forgotten Migrant Workers

Chai Aur Mein May 21, 2020

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Honest thoughts on Netflix's Indian Matchmaking

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, 202031:01
Living a double life? The Cultural Birth of Professional Spies

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, 202012:48
India's Forgotten Migrant Workers
May 21, 202010:38
Gender Inequality in Indian Culture - Are women a burden to Indian Society?

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, 202027:16
Spin the wheel: I will tell you my secrets if you tell me yours?

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.

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May 02, 202030:06
Introduction: Chai Aur Mein

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, 202001:34