Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of current events occurring for young Indians and diaspora members to digest with interviews of experts while also having conversations with young Indians to gauge what India is to young Indians all over the world.
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Welcome to Baatein by Chhaya Dabas - a place where conversations and stories condense. Our host Chhaya Dabas is known for her ability to entertain, art, and her expressions. A wearer of many hats and a queen of many trades, Chhaya loves to write and let her words do the talking. She loves to talk to and holds Hannah Gadsby's words: 'Stories hold our cure', very close to her heart. So join her as she takes you through a weekly chapter of stories, poetry, conversations, and more and let Baatei ...
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Resident doctors are protesting in India. Why?
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Join Sudhanshu as he speaks with Richa Rai, a doctor based in India who runs her own hospital, but has also studied in the United States at Columbia's School of Public Health, about the recent protests by resident doctors because of the NEET-PG. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present…
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A Conversation with Aditi Singh
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Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to Aditi Singh who was elected as MLA from Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh in 2017 at the age of 29. She has recently joined the BJP. This conversation was recorded in August of 2017. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's persp…
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Union and Diaspora Mobilization in the Farmer's Protest
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Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to Navyug Gill, professor at William Paterson University, and a PhD in History from Emory where his research focused on labor and agrarian studies, caste politics, global capitalism and subaltern studies. He’s written extensively on Punjab, agriculture, caste and economy of cultivation. The interview discuss a topic that…
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BBCD Season 2, Episode 11: A conversation with Amitoj Singh
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Amitoj Singh is a veteran journalist. Having reported and investigated the impact of ISIS control and stifling of Yazidi women; the 2018 US midterm elections; the 2018 World Economic Forum in Davos and the list goes on and on. So imagine his plight when asked about the'one conversation that changed his life! This man is a Columbian University gradu…
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Season 2, episode 10: A conversation by Sudhanshu Kaushik
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Welcome to another episode of Baatein by Chhaya Dabas - a podcast where we hope conversations provide you respite in these uncertain times. This week we are in conversation with Sudhanshu Kaushik - Founder of the North American Association of Indian Students and CEO of Young India Foundation, where he has been working tirelessly to create a politic…
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Season two, episode 9: Art in Quarantine with Dhruv Vishvanath
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This week on Baatein by Chhaya Dabas we sit down with Dhruv and ask him of the one 'the conversation the changed his life'. Dhruv is an indie, independent singer and songwriter, whose verses and rhythms have many ardent worshipers all over the globe.Dhruv's professional journey has been deeply inspired by his life, his family and his memories. It i…
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Season two, episode 8: 'Reconciling with my trauma'
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We took a little break to rest our hearts and mind a little, but we are glad to be back with a powerful story of a mentor and an inspiration: Sindhu Wadhwa -, a practicing Psychotherapist. Sindhu shares a personal story of courage, comfort, and overwhelming emotions as she recalls opening up to her then-boyfriend, now-husband, about her sexual abus…
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Season two, episode seven: 'What my Khala Jaan told me'
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Our next guest are very special and dear to us. We have with us today, the director of the acclaimed films Sisak and Sheer Qorma - one can only imagine the treasure trove Faraz Arif Ansari are. The vivid storyteller have traveled the world to bring stories of representation, equality, and of unspoken truths and have shown sheer audacity, so nonchal…
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Season two, episode six: 'The lady at a London cafe'
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This week on Baatein by Chhaya Dabas, Season two, we sit down with Gauri Angrish - the Founder & CEO of Caredose. Caredose has completely revolutionised the way we manage and take our medicines. The Forbes #30under30 startup delivers pre-sorted and managed medicines at your doorstep. Indeed a conversation with this trailblazing entrepreneur would l…
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Season two, episode five: 'It's time for some magic'
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Welcome back to another episode of 'Baatein by Chhaya Dabas', Season 2. Here we sit down with some brilliant folks and ask them a simple question, "What is that one conversation that changed your life?" The next episode features the one and only Karan Singh aka Karan Singh Magic - India's leading Psychological Illusionist who has read more minds th…
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Season two, episode four: 'What a stranger taught me'
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Welcome to the fourth episode, where we sit with Tuheena Raj who happens to be a wonderful friend and writer. The founder of @wordsofworth - an overwhelmingly loved and cherished haven for words and poetry on Instagram. Tuheena speaks about the 'one conversation that changed her life' from her school days of how she rebuild her self-esteem and abou…
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Season two, episode three: The concept of Love Languages
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There are five different 'love languages' - a concept Shreyans Jain tells us about. The young, vivacious entrepreneur is the founder of the Under25 Club and the Under25 Summit , two vibrant youth-led communities that are redefining our lingo and language. 'The One Conversation that Changed My Life' with this brilliant visionary, is now live on all …
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Season two, Episode two: What Amitabh Bachchan taught me
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Dhruv Sachdeva (Founder & CEO, Humour Me) chanced upon an opportunity to direct the king himself - Mr Amitabh Bachchan. Now what could you say about a man who have essayed innumerable roles and lived a life of magnanimity, stardom and sheer brilliance - a man that the world worships. No words are enough. Crediting his interaction with Big B as the …
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Season 2, episode 1: A conversation between a mother and a daughter
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We are so excited to share the first story, now streaming across all your favourite audio streaming platforms. Sadaf Chowdhary shares the one conversation that changed her life, when she sat down for a chat with her mother, many years ago. 'Baatein by Chhaya Dabas: Season 2' brings to you 25 conversations by 25 storytellers.…
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How Do You Increase Women Participation in Politics?
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Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to activist and author Tara Krishnaswamy who leads Political Shakti, a movement to increase political participation of women, and Citizens For Bengaluru, a citizen movement for better accountability. The interview touches on a variety of issues including how Tara got into activism, the barriers in women joining politics,…
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Trump Understands Indian-American Votes Do Matter
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Donald J. Trump is visiting India. Is this a presidential visit to advance ties of both countries, or is this a political visit to ensure the re-election of Donald Trump as president? But why would Trump go to India if he wants to win an election? Tune in as I discuss electoral politics and demographics with pollster and incoming Cornell Law studen…
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Read YIF's article here: https://medium.com/@youngindiafdn/we-should-talk-about-ageism-b00e7a09b980 To learn more about YIF: https://www.youngindia.foundation Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissec…
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It's Time We Talk About National Youth Day
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Let's talk about National Youth Day. Read YIF's article here: https://medium.com/@youngindiafdn/its-national-youth-day-the-government-is-celebrating-by-deflecting-and-suppressing-young-people-2e239ca3f060 To learn more about YIF: https://www.youngindia.foundation Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historica…
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The Election Commission of India is Using Tech To Change India's Election
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The world's largest elections are managed by the Election Commission of India. Typically, the Government of India is known for it's bureaucratic hurdles and slow process, but the ECI stands out in innovation. I'm joined by Dr. Kushal Pathak, the Chief Information Office and Director of Information Technology of the ECI, as he explains in-depth of t…
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A Fake University To Trap Indians
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Join Sudhanshu as he breaks down the Univeristy of Farmington, a fake university set up by US agencies to trap students with Theresa Brown, Bipartisan Policy Center's director of immigration and cross-border policy. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsid…
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Episode 15- a conversation that healed me
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This is our last episode of season 1. We are emotional but also grateful.Do listen and share with your friends and family,Also, stay in touch, we will meet you again, very soon, Yours,ChhayaOleh Chhaya Dabas
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Episode 14- A jugalbandi by Parnika and Prachi
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We present to you a new jugalbandi by in-house poets Parnika Bhardwaj and Prachi Batra. Do tune in and continue the conversation on Instagram (@baatein) and write to us on hellobaatein@gmail.com to become a part of our podcast.Oleh Chhaya Dabas
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Episode 13- A conversation with Akshay Kapoor
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We welcome Akshay Kapoor, a celebrated photographer, an activist and a very dear friend to talk about photography, human stories, and planet earth. Come join us in this beautiful conversation.To keep the conversation going, visit www.baatein.in and follow us on Instagram (baatein). To meet Akshay, follow him on Instagram (akshaykapoooor).If you hav…
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What does freedom mean to me?Oleh Chhaya Dabas
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Opinion Journalism in a Changing India with Shivam Vij
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Join Sudhanshu as he has a candid conversation with Shivam Vij, contributing editor at ThePrint. He has reported and written extensively on caste-based violence, affirmative action and politics. He has also reported on the Kashmir conflict and the India’s Maoist uprising. His work has appeared in Tehelka, Open and Caravan and Himal South Asian, amo…
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Episode 11 - A conversation with Me
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After a week-long hiatus, I am back with a new conversation and some poetry.Oleh Chhaya Dabas
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An Urbanist and the Smart City Project in India
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Join Sudhanshu as explores urban planning within Indian cities and villages with urbanist Tanvi Nagpal. We discuss the smart city project, compare how cities are planned and what we can do, on a policy level, for a better designed and planned living spaces. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past…
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Branding Indian Cities & their History
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Join Sudhanshu as he has a conversation with Arundhati Prasad on branding Indian cities. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of current events occurring for young Indians and …
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Future World Order with Dr. Maha Aziz
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Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to NYU Professor, political risk expert and author of the Future World Order, Dr. Maha Aziz. The interview touches on a variety of issues ranging including how the world will be defined by a unique global legitimacy crisis in the coming years and how norms in geopolitics, politics, economics and society will continue to …
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A Conversation with Professor Rajeev Gowda
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Join Sudhanshu as he has a candid interview with Hon'ble MP Rajeev Gowda. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of current events occurring for young Indians and diaspora member…
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Episode 10- A conversation with Dadu
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Dear listeners, the man who gave me the ability to express myself, is starting his own podcast. He talks about this new chapter and we of course, also talk about poetry.Oleh Chhaya Dabas
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Episode 9 - A Father's Day special
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I welcome my papa - the man who taught me to articulate - for this episode. We speak about growing up in the same household albeit with different stories, about memories, life lessons, and other things. Tune in and bring your father or any fatherly figure along.Oleh Chhaya Dabas
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Episode 8- Ek Bawari Basanti ki Kahaani
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Mahima Dayal is an incredible songwriter, singer, composer and a remarkable woman. She launches her new album on the 20th of June and came down to talk to us about music, self-journeys, and compositions. Her music is very personal and introspective, come listen to our conversation. Follow Mahima on Instagram and Soundcloud @bawaribasanti.…
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Welcome to our 7th episode on Baatein by Chhaya Dabas. This one is a conversation from the heart. Also, we announce our June Expressions' workshop to be held on 28th-30th June. Hope you like this very candid conversation.Oleh Chhaya Dabas
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Episode 6- ek aur khaas jugalbandi
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We present to you the sixth episode on our channel - Baatein by Chhaya Dabas. Vrinda Vaid visited our home again today and we ended up recording a new jugalbandi for you all. There is a surprise too, Vrinda shall embark on her own journey of a podcaster, very soon and we are delighted and excited about that. Hope you like this episode. Stay in touc…
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Episode 5 - A letter to a friend
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Baatein presents its fifth podcast on our weekly podcast channel called Baatein by Chhaya Dabas. Chhaya pens another story, that presents itself as a letter to a friend. A letter that travels many miles and years to share a memory. Tune in and listen to it with a friend. Also, hold onto it.Oleh Chhaya Dabas
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Episode 4 - Ek khaas jugalbandi
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Expression is personal. Expression is temperamental. Two poetesses come together in this episode to express a yearning through letters. Vrinda Vaid and Chhaya Dabas, find comfort in Hindustaani and English respectively. This jugalbandi is an amalgamation of these two languages and their individualistic, creative expression. Baatein presents - ek ju…
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Savita is a woman of power, passion, and purpose. She is a masseuse by profession and a mother by identity. She lost her husband to cancer, three years ago. Their daughter became her only strength to battle depression and the unnecessary stereotypes and oppression of her society. After two years of self-doubt, she empowered herself and decided to t…
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Episode 2- A conversation with an Artist: Ansh Ranvir Vohra
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This is the creators' episode. Baatien welcome Mr. Ansh who is a documentary filmmaker based in New Delhi. Having studied from UnionDocs, New York, he has pocketed some beautiful stories and film under his belt. Popularly known as @shutterchicken, he is a brilliant storyteller. Tune in and hear us talk about language, transmedia storytelling, the i…
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This is our first episode. This is a story of a young girl whose thought are caught up in her past, while the future beckons. This is a short story that works as a tribute to cancer - its lessons and experiences. Stay tuned, hopefully this story will fill your heart from love and warmth.Oleh Chhaya Dabas
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Welcome to our weekly podcast - Baatein by Chhaya Dabas. This is the beginning of something new and beautiful. This is an idea that is finally breathing and dancing. This is a greeting from us.Come let us have a conversation.Oleh Chhaya Dabas
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Pursuing Your Dreams with Soundarya Sharma
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Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to upcoming Bollywood actress Soundarya Sharma about going to dentistry school, becoming a doctor and then pursuing her passion in acting. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as h…
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Young People, Politics and Media with Kunal Kamra
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Join Sudhanshu as he has a 'chill' and candid conversation with comedian and currently India's podcast sensation, Kunal Kamra. The interview touches on a variety of issues from Kunal's own journey from comedy to activism with the current political climate, right-wing trolling, young people, digesting and making news accessible, and what he thinks o…
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Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to Leela Jadhav on the issues of race and gender at Oxford and the identity of being part of the diaspora. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of c…
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A Conversation with P. Chidambaram
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Join Sudhanshu as he has a candid interview with Hon'ble MP P. Chidambaram. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of current events occurring for young Indians and diaspora memb…
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Democratising Art and Breaking Barriers with T.M. Krishna
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Join Sudhanshu as he has a very candid interview with Carnatic music vocalist, activist, writer and the winner of the Ramon Magsaysay award, T.M. Krishna. The interview touches on a variety of issues from Krishna's own journey from musical prodigy to activism within the Carnatic music world, BJP's right-wing narrative, Brahmanical notions, the dias…
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Identity and Patriarchy as an Indian-American
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Join Sudhanshu as he talks to Ankita Kanakadandila on her spoken word poetry and work that reflects on identity and patriarchy as an Indian-American. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the co…
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Join Sudhanshu as he talks to Jyotsna Mehra and Yashashwi Bagga, students at Oxford Univeristy from India about Republic Day, what it means to be Indian, and how they explain India to others while studying abroad.
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