Best Khat Podcasts (2025)

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Issh se Ishq - Machine hi toh hai 11:17

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2M ago11:17

11:17

Maxi has recently purchased a vibrator and she cannot wait to put it to use. As the series finale, we present to you a classic girl-meets-machine romantic comedy featuring Yours Truly Tom. F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged in devel…

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Issh se Ishq - Jungle 3:40

2M ago3:40

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Everyone knows that the woods in the night are dangerous, but does it also hold a promise of privacy? After all, what is said (or screamed) in the jungle stays in the jungle. F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged in development and edu…

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Issh se Ishq - Tees 14:05

2M ago14:05

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Jaane Kya Tune Kahi Jaane Kya Maine Suni Baat Kuch Ban Hi Gayi Thundering rain. Steep hills. A haunting melody. A Guru Dutt poster brings back a vivid memory and two stubborn questions: What was? What could have been? F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle …

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Issh se Ishq - Upanyas 7:24

2M ago7:24

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99% of the time, life is mundane and predictable. This story is the telling of that 1% when truth becomes stranger than fiction and reality out-thrills drama. Hear that? The incoming footsteps of a brand-new chapter? F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle a…

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Issh se Ishq - Khat Pat 4:03

2M ago4:03

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An accidental touch turns desire and shame topsy-turvy. What follows is a shiver, a silence, and a weakness in the knees. F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged in development and education work, living on the rural-urban spectrum. Thes…

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Issh se Ishq - Good Touch Bad Touch 7:56

2M ago7:56

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When ‘good girl’ Vidhi is propositioned by charming Ayaan, she tentatively agrees. But what will happen when he asks her for a dangerous favour? F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies. All these narratives help us understand our encounters with sexuality by centering the psych…

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Issh se Ishq - Pehli Raat 4:46

3M ago4:46

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On the first night after their wedding, a bride and groom are consumed with anticipation. The million-dollar question is: Who will make the first move? F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged in development and education work, living on …

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Issh se Ishq - Shaadi 4:07

3M ago4:07

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As Bollywood has taught us, weddings are self-replicating phenomenons: one leads to the other. In this playfully pious shebang, when two strangers meet, not one word is needed for everything to be communicated. F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged pe…

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Issh se Ishq - Waha ke Baal 8:26

3M ago8:26

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For the first time in 17 years, Vidhi is travelling alone for a workshop. What adventures and discoveries await her? Is she prepared for all that her inner world will reveal? F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged in development and edu…

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Issh se Ishq - Chupa hua Romance 4:50

3M ago4:50

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What happens when a late-night swim turns into an erotic adventure? To see or to be seen, that is the question. F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged in development and education work, living on the rural-urban spectrum. These narrativ…

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Issh se Ishq - Single Bed 11:09

3M ago11:09

11:09

‘Do you live alone? Or with someone?’ This question takes on an unexpected weight when Ruhani brings her college friend, Ankita, home. What will be said? Can friendship survive silenced desires? F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged in…

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Issh se Ishq - Bulli ka Photo 7:49

3M ago7:49

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A tuition class takes no time to transform into a jungle in the absence of the teacher and shy Jehan is an easy prey for the young bullying girls of Pakur, Jharkhand. If you have ever wondered if Gossip Girl could be set in rural India, this episode is your answer. F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived reali…

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Issh se Ishq - Magazine se Lekar Suhagraat tak 5:04

3M ago5:04

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Where does one actually receive sex education? How does one know what to do and what to expect on the first night after marriage? F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged in development and education work, living on the rural-urban spectr…

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Issh se Ishq - Used Condom 9:03

3M ago9:03

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Is blood thicker than semen? When a mother finds out her daughter’s worst and most poorly-hidden secret, what will she do? F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged in development and education work, living on the rural-urban spectrum. The…

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Issh se Ishq - Love Bite 8:28

3M ago8:28

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What happens when a study session between two friends is interrupted by a shocking confession? Will it leave their friendship unharmed or are there darker secrets to be kept? F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged in development and edu…

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Issh se Ishq - Khel Khel Mein 4:23

3M ago4:23

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Can a playful joke turn into a moment of revelation for two mischievous friends? We bring to you a taste of what it means for a young adult to feel all the feelings, straight from Pakur, Jharkhand. F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies of young and middle aged persons engaged…

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Trailer launch - F se Field, Issh se Ishq 3:29

3M ago3:29

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Kya aapne kabhi kisise pyaar kiya? Kya kabhi kisiko dil diya? Humne bhi diya. F se Field, Issh se Isshq is a series of audio stories emerging from the lived realities, desires and fantasies. All these narratives help us understand our encounters with sexuality by centering the psyche. These stories emerged in a facilitated setting: Participants wer…

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Bolti Kahaniyan: Ep 9 Amar Bel l बोलती कहानियां: भाग 9 अमर बेल 16:13

4M ago16:13

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Is beauty a boon or a curse? Sounds of mourning and celebration are overlapping in the neighbourhood. Sharafat Bhai's life is going to change completely after his first wife's death as he is set to marry a younger girl. Will the doe-like youthful beauty that he adores and worships age well? Or, will time play its game and turn happiness into jealou…

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Nasreen's Terrace - Part.2 9:00

4M ago9:00

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Nasreen from Kashmiri Gate tells us how rooftops play a double-edged role in a young girl’s life. As she takes us through the city as she has lived and experienced it, we jump across states, only to find her running and gasping for breath. In the second part of her narrative, Nasreen revisits the days spent on her terrace in Kolkata, where she look…

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Nasreen's Terrace - Part.1 10:06

4M ago10:06

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What does it mean to look at your city through your experience? In the first part of her narrative, Nasreen looks at the metropolis of Delhi from the terrace of her house in Kashmiri Gate, the only space where she can move freely. She takes us through her private and her public as she thinks about her friendships, her various rendezvous, and her de…

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ज se Jail - Sarita Aur Madam (Part.4) 5:02

12M ago5:02

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In the last episode of "Sarita aur Madam", Krupa shares a lasting memory of Sarita as she knocks at Prayas' door once again, this time with a desire to learn. At TTE, we are very invested in expanding the notion of the field, and bring to life the lives of various people who make a field humane. In this case, it’s the social worker who works in pri…

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ज se Jail - Sarita Aur Madam (Part.3) 4:42

12M ago4:42

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When Sarita knocks on Prayas' door, it is not always a problem that she brings. Sometimes, she brings a unique solution which makes one look at the problem differently. In the Episode 3 of "Sarita aur Madam", Krupa recounts an anecdote where Sarita saved the day and refused to bargain while she was at it. At TTE, we are very invested in expanding t…

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ज se Jail - Sarita Aur Madam (Part.2) 4:27

12M ago4:27

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We all remember the lockdown. Some remember it like yesterday and others believe it happened a long time ago. But, what did 2020 look like for sex workers and social workers? In the Episode 2 of "Sarita aur Madam", Krupa tells us Sarita's response to the lockdown. At TTE, we are very invested in expanding the notion of the field, and bring to life …

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ज se Jail - Sarita Aur Madam (Part.1) 7:51

12M ago7:51

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After going to school, our podcast series is going to jail. At TTE, we are very invested in expanding the notion of the field, and bring to life the lives of various people who make a field humane. In this case, it’s the social worker who works in prison, and the deep relationships that she forms with those on the other side of the law. In F se Fie…

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Bayen - An Audio Story l बायन 41:47

1y ago41:47

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“Baba, how does one become a Bayen (witch)?” Bhagirath asks his father Malinder near the dead lake as the shadow of his estranged mother looms over him. The recollecting of who his mother was and how she was ostracized as a witch from the Dom community in this story by Mahasweta Devi, is the unfolding of the myth of Bayen and the reality of witch-h…

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Bolti Kahaniyan : Ep 8 Phulesara Bahu Ki Aankh I बोलती कहानियां: भाग 8 फुलेसरा बहु की आंख 8:58

1y ago8:58

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Phulesara’s husband dies within one year of marriage and then she finds a new constant companion: fear. Tune into this special feature of Bolti Kahaniyan: ‘Phulesara Bahu ki Aankh’, which is an audio adaptation of a story written by Omprakash Krityansh, bublished in book Samkaaleen Dalit Kahaaniyan. The story is narrated by Swati Kashyap. The cover…

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Letters from the System | तुम्हारे नाम... 39:34

1y ago39:34

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My workplace is a prison. My client is the prisoner. Who am I? There are many kinds of social workers, but the kind that works in prisons is often asked, "Why would anyone work for prisoners?" "Is my son doing okay? Ask him to come meet me next week." "Madam, there is no vacancy in the shelter home, especially for a mentally disabled woman. Now wha…

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Trailer : Letters from the System | तुम्हारे नाम... 2:31

1y ago2:31

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My workplace is a prison. My client is the prisoner. Who am I? A social worker spends her days going in and out of prisons, shelter homes, and courts answering these and many more questions. As the person who mediates between the criminal justice system and a woman 'caught' by the system, answering these questions, and making the system legible is …

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Bolti Kahaniyan : Ep 7 Imla I बोलती कहानियां: भाग 7 इमला 12:27

2y ago12:27

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A teacher walks the aisle of the classroom with a stick in his hand, waiting to use it on anyone who falters in their dictation test. Bhisham Sahni opens this scene of a classroom in his story ‘Imla’ where the same teacher when positioned outside the classroom changes his walk and talk. How do the structures of power change around the same teacher?…

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Caseworker's Diary - Sunday Ka Din 14:41

2y ago14:41

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The easiest thing to tell a woman in a violent marriage is to just leave. But is leaving always that simple? From financial vulnerabilities to a loss of kinships, to a turbulent clash of hope and fear, to a complex interplay of love and desire, the decision to not leave are also stories that need to be heard. In this story, a caseworker walks us th…

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Caseworker's Diary - Nirnay 17:18

2+ y ago17:18

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The easiest thing to tell a woman in a violent marriage is to just leave. But is leaving always that simple? From financial vulnerabilities to a loss of kinships, to a turbulent clash of hope and fear, to a complex interplay of love and desire, the decision to not leave are also stories that need to be heard. In this story, a caseworker who stays i…

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"Caseworker's Diary - Anekon Kamron Ka Samjhauta " 16:33

2+ y ago16:33

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What are the bargains we make, the samjhautas we strike, the deals we despair in, to feel safe, to feel loved? In this story, a caseworker from Bundelkhand takes us through the many rooms she has lived in, and asks, which room is mine? Caseworker's Diary is a series of audio stories, which emerged from the lived experiences of caseworkers in Uttar …

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Bolti Kahaniyan : Ep 6 Hekdi I बोलती कहानियां: भाग 6 हेकड़ी 5:08

2+ y ago5:08

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In this new episode of Bolti Kahaniyan, Dipta Bhog narrates ‘Hekdi’, a story by writer Vijaydan Detha. This story is taken from the Hindi translation of his anthology ‘Batan Ri Phulwadi’ published by Rajasthani Granthagar. This story was told by the river to the waves, the waves to the shores, the shores to the winds, the winds to Biiji and by Bijj…

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Ep : Where is Caste? जाति कहां है? 33:14

2+ y ago33:14

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Savarnas don’t know caste—the same way a fish does not know water. When you breathe, see, feel, and thrive within a system, it is difficult to notice it, let alone know it. How does a fish then know water? By starting to know itself, of course. When Rohan chooses this way to learn about caste, he ends up learning a lot about himself. As Rohan and h…

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Mera Chashma, Mere Rules | Ep 3: Yeh Dil Deewana Bhi Aur Gussa Bhi 16:08

3y ago16:08

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When Muskan said “Hamare yahaan yeh sab chalta hi nahi hai” (These things aren’t allowed in our areas), we couldn’t help but notice that she said it for feeling love as well as anger. Shubhangani who had joined the zoom call from Kekri, Rajasthan chimed in by saying that she feels pushed around, like a football, by elders. If there is no space to e…

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Mera Chashma, Mere Rules | Ep 2: Main Kab Badi Huyi? 16:52

3y ago16:52

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Sahiba learns from Google, calls it her teacher and navigates her everyday—from getting things done to finding about her mental health—on Google. Her questions about the self and measures to take care of that self made everyone on the Zoom call think ‘Main kab badi huyi?’ (When did I grow up?). In this episode, meet Sahiba from Noida who speaks wit…

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Mera Chashma, Mere Rules | Ep 1 Meri Surakshit Jagah Kahaan Hai? 20:06

3y ago20:06

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In feminist organisations and within the academic discourse, we sit with the term ‘safe space’ quite often and roll it in our mouth to reiterate how multifarious and ever changing that term is. But when we asked Muskan and Shomya what it means to them and where they feel the most at home, they responded that these were spaces they have created away…

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Mera Chashma, Mere Rules | Trailer 2:38

3y ago2:38

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“Tumhari chahat kya hai? Tum kya chahti ho?” (What do you desire?) When was the last time we asked an adolescent what they think about their desires? How can we see their lives from their perspective? Like you, we didn’t know either. So, we decided to meet them online to listen to them with their starry, triangle and heart-shaped Chashma (glasses) …

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फ se Field, श se Shiksha - Paise Chahiye Ki Nahi? 10:35

3y ago10:35

10:35

A young girl employs a clever strategy to get her family’s support for higher education. But she soon discovers that her father is one step ahead of her and thus unravels this love–hate relationship between a father and daughter. “फ se Field, श se Shiksha” is a series of 10 audio stories coming from the lived experiences and imaginations of educati…

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फ se Field, श se Shiksha - Chhoti Bahu 8:18

3y ago8:18

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“Chhoti Bahuuu! Arre o Chhoti Bahu!”—is all one hears in the house from dawn to the end of day. Once a mischievous student, Sundari wears many different hats at home, in public, and at work, but there’s one that wears her out. “फ se Field, श se Shiksha” is a series of 10 audio stories coming from the lived experiences and imaginations of education …

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फ se Field, श se Shiksha - Hostel Diary (Nidhi Has Accepted Your Friend Request) 12:45

3y ago12:45

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In the second “Hostel Diary”, Vikas recounts pursuing a crush during his time in Jodhpur with a bittersweetness that can only be afforded by young desire. Although he desperately wants to maintain his “good boy” image, the thrills of Hike Messaging and secret rendezvous might just be too tempting to resist. “फ se Field, श se Shiksha” is a series of…

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फ se Field, श se Shiksha - Hostel Diary (Jio WiFi Ka Tower) 10:27

3y ago10:27

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As Vikas walks from his own Khatri Hostel to the Oswal Hostel for high-speed movie downloads using a newly installed Jio tower, he observes how caste, class and gender divide access to spaces in the city, offline and online. “फ se Field, श se Shiksha” is a series of 10 audio stories coming from the lived experiences and imaginations of education in…

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फ se Field, श se Shiksha - Hera Pheri 8:37

3y ago8:37

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All education and science is forgotten when a young, unmarried girl misses her period. As doctors, teachers, family members and friends intervene and interpret, conjectures are made and confusion and fear abound. “फ se Field, श se Shiksha” is a series of 10 audio stories coming from the lived experiences and imaginations of education in rural India…

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फ se Field, श se Shiksha - Bhoochaal 7:49

3y ago7:49

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A (social) earthquake of epic proportions rocks Geeta’s colony. A girl in the neighbourhood has eloped with a boy from another caste. The aftershocks will now be felt in every other house in the area. “फ se Field, श se Shiksha” is a series of 10 audio stories coming from the lived experiences and imaginations of education in rural India. How do we …

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फ se Field, श se Shiksha - Shaadi, Par Kyun? 10:49

3y ago10:49

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This young man has passed the board examinations, but the real challenge is to resist his family’s pressure for arranged marriage. Here’s a tale of confusions, anxieties, and frustrations that go into the making of a man finding his voice. “फ se Field, श se Shiksha” is a series of 10 audio stories coming from the lived experiences and imaginations …

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Eposide 71: Hindi Song (Bhajan) - "Nam He Tera Taranhara" 4:14

3y ago4:14

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This is beautiful gift from my favorite singer. Just enjoy, spread unconditional love. Thank you.

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Steve Rolles on Legalizing Drugs 1:32:21

3y ago1:32:21

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The notion of legalizing any sort of illicit drug seemed preposterous to most people just twenty years ago. Now cannabis is being legalized in a growing number of states and countries, psychedelic legalization is proceeding much faster than anyone expected, and in Colombia the president and other leading political figures are talking openly of lega…

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फ se Field, श se Shiksha - Achuki Aur Uski Mummy 11:55

3y ago11:55

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The Marwari family mocks both Achuki’s aspirations as well as her mother’s lack of a formal education. Will Achuki be able to reason with them or is negotiation the only way? “फ se Field, श se Shiksha” is a series of 10 audio stories coming from the lived experiences and imaginations of education in rural India. How do we look at education outside …

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फ se Field, श se Shiksha - Achuki aur Marwari Family 10:44

3y ago10:44

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With her incessant quips and repartees, Achuki lives up to the meaning of her name in this playful narration. She is a young girl frustrated with her family and the larger Marwari Bania society. Unsure whether to scream or sigh, she wonders, “When will mindsets change?” “फ se Field, श se Shiksha” is a series of 10 audio stories coming from the live…

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Charley & Shelley Wininger On Healthy Aging & Sex with MDMA 1:03:36

3y ago1:03:36

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It ain’t easy getting old but the right drugs, used in the right ways, can help. Charley Wininger is a psychotherapist, called “The Love Doctor,” who recently authored of Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of MDMA. I talked with him and his wife, Shelley, about the ways in which MDMA has proven invaluable in their love relationship, in …