Don't Run Into Glass: Recent Episodes
Don't Run Into Glass
A woman's place is in the house! The house of Parliament that is. In this election special, Anica and Gayeti discuss women's participation in politics in India. Season 3 out now!
In this episode of 'Don't Run Into Glass', a very pregnant Gayeti and a very curious Anica sit down with Dr Namrita Sandhu, Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sita Ram Bhartiya Hospital in New Delhi. We chat about female sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy, babies, mental health and lots more. Tune in.
As India celebrates 77 years of independence, Anica and Gayeti visit The Partition Museum in New Delhi and speak with Lady Kishwar Desai, chairperson of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust that set up the museum. A remembrance of the largest forced migration in history, the museum records the stories and facts that should be central to India's independent identity.
Ever thought about giving up life in the city and moving to the mountains? Meet Raghav and Ansh, who are building a mud house and experimenting with biomaterials in Rishikesh.
Oops, are we guilty of pinkwashing for having this conversation in June i.e. Pride Month? Noor and Sharif think not, phew. In this episode of Don't Run Into Glass, we speak to Noor Enayat and Sharif Rangnekar on LGBTQIA+ rights and identity and a lot more -- corporate lipservice, consent, the male bodily privilege of cis identifying gay men, and why one too many one night stands might just mean you're in a relationship.
Balancing work life and mom life. Tune in to the latest episode of 'Don't Run Into Glass' as Anica and Gayeti speak with working moms Avlokita Dayal and Girija Shivakumar. Here's to trying to do it all, but with hopefully better sleep!
In this episode of 'Don't Run Into Glass', Anica and Gayeti speak to influencers/content creators/digital marketers (what's the correct term again?) Tarini Manchanda and Sanjana Rishi on conscious consumption, sustainability, building a community, new age marketing... and well, looking cute! Who's following who? Tune in!
What's it like being a wildlife filmmaker in India? Meet Akanksha Sood, a national award-winning filmmaker with a specialisation in natural history and human interest. But even she wants Shahrukh Khan to do the voiceover on her next wildlife documentary. Does anyone have any leads? Hit us up. Full episode is out now.
Anica and Gayeti get tattoos. Okay just kidding. But they want more tattoos. And they want Shyamli Panda to do their tattoos. In this episode of 'Don't Run Into Glass', we speak with tattoo artist Shyamli Panda about what makes her love tattoos and the process of tattooing.
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Gayeti's stuck between two archeologists, quite literally. In this episode of Don't Run Into Glass, we chat with archeologist Disha Ahluwalia, who Anica met in the scorching heat at Harappan site Rakhigarhi, where Disha is leading the Archeological Survey of India's excavation efforts. What's life like on an excavation site? Not as glamorous as Lara Croft would have you believe. Tune in.
In this episode of Don't Run Into Glass, we speak to Mohammad Abood aka DJ MoCity about the independent music scene in India, and how it's changed in the last decade or so. From club gigs at regular haunts such as Elevate and Orange Room, to international recognition and incredible large scale events (we see you Mag Fields!) - the landscape for music in India has seen a dynamic shift. Oh and Arsenal is on top of the league woop - not that Anica, Gayeti or Mo care, but our special guest Gooner sure does! Tune in. #TheCitizen #ForTheCitizen #News #Information #BreakingNews #NewsUpdate #indie #music #india #podcast #indiemusic
Tune in to our podcast with Dostcast, as we discuss podcasting as a career path. Vinamre Kasanaa takes us along on his journey, highlighting aspects on success, virality, what to do to make your guests comfortable (umm edibles anyone?) and on unwittingly documenting India's subculture. Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYFUfjc1uTY&t=352s
Ayesha Sood is the director of the Netflix docuseries 'Indian Predator - The Butcher Of Delhi'. Anica is true crime obsessed, while jittery Gayeti is just relieved she has a dog that likes to sleep on the foot of the bed. This episode of 'Don't Run Into Glass' delves into the story of serial killers in India. Tune in - but spoiler alert, watch 'Indian Predator - The Butcher Of Delhi' if you haven't already; we spare no details. Special thanks to Prithwish Barman and Luke Dewars, for enjoying a nice chianti and for making this happen! Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56t9GMOHyz8&t=113s
Can the Kohinoor return to India? Tune in to episode 12 of #DontRunIntoGlass, as we discuss colonial loot and its repatriation with art historian and educator Shaleen Wadhwana. Shaleen is part of a team behind what is essentially a guerrilla tour of the British Museum using Instagram filters and augmented reality - an effort to acquaint users with the real history behind the museum's collection. Cool stuff. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Secq26gOdw&t=1085s
In this episode of 'Don't Run Into Glass' - we eat insects! Hey, if insects were a good enough (and readily accessible) source of protein for our pregnant and lactating hunter gatherer ancestors, then they sure as hell are good enough for us. We're joined by Tansha of the Boochi Project who brings us her signature weaver ant chutney and giant water bug chutney, as we discuss the possibility of a new future for food. Are insects the key ingredient in the plan for a more sustainable and climate conscious world? Artwork by boochi gangmate Gautami Reddy.
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Everyone seems to be talking about living a zero-waste sustainable lifestyle. Influencers on our social media feed have ditched high street brands for local home grown names, the neighbour cycles to work every day, Anica has stopped buying tissue paper (you read that right), and Gayeti ... she's just confused where to begin. Cue Ayesha DSouza, a friend of Don't Run Into Glass and someone who has spent a decade experimenting with (and often failing at) living a sustainable lifestyle. Where should Gayeti begin? With her trash apparently - what we're throwing out gives us an idea of what we're consuming. Tune in :)
How are ancient Indian artefacts finding their way into the bedrooms of tech billionaires? We speak to S Vijay Kumar, who has cultivated quite the reputation -- of a 'idol hunter' of sorts, as he aids authorities and other groups in tracking down stolen ancient artefacts. Tune in
Anica and Gayeti are joined by comedian and comedy curator Raghav Mandava to discuss 2022's most viral moment yet -- Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. GUTS! Tune in.
Gayeti is planning a family holiday in Europe this summer, but everyone's warning her against it -- her brother thinks we're on the cusp of World War 3. Might seem far fetched, but till a few months ago Russia's invasion of Ukraine seemed equally preposterous. This episode delves in the Ukraine-Russia war and the geopolitics involved. We're joined by Dr. Oleksandr Svitych, who is from Ukraine and was based in the Donbas region which is currently the centre of the conflict. He is presently teaching at Jindal Global University. Tune in.
Get your freak on. Two prudes (Anica and Gayeti) talk about sexual fetishes, as this episode takes a deep dive into the world of Adult Breastfeeding (ABF). Our guest Arman Khan (who wrote the viral VICE article 'Inside the Secret World of India's Adult Breastfeeding Community') explains why ABF is a lot more widespread than you might think. Tune in (and latch on all you want).
Was Madhura Dixit the original sanskari hoe? We talk about reclaiming our sexual autonomy as South Asian women, and are joined by Indo-Fijian Bay Area rapper Fijiana, whose newly released song 'Sanskari Hoe' makes us feel like we're part of a global melanin rich bad bitch crew. Tune in :)
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Why is smoking a joint illegal, but you can walk into a government-run bhang shop and down an equally potent bhang lassi? Where does the government get its weed (and can you get some)? And can a doctor actually prescribe you a cannabis pill for better sleep? Episode 5 of #DontRunIntoGlass delves into the legality of cannabis, with a focus on the emerging space of medical cannabis - which, you may or may not know, is entirely legal in India. We're joined by Raghav Priyadarshi, CEO of Ayurveda-inspired cannabis medicine brand Savikalpa Sciences. Tune in :)
It's that time of the year again - Anica and Gayeti (and everyone else in Delhi) can't breathe. We're joined by climate change storyteller Tamseel Hussain as we discuss Delhi's pollution crisis and the need for immediate and effective collective action. Welcome to Episode 4 - join us for drinks at DGC (you guessed it: Delhi Gas Chamber).
In this episode of 'Don't Run Into Glass' we discuss Aryan Khan's arrest and the emergence of a new Bollywood. We're joined by advocate Rohan Kothari who puts the law into perspective - and raises the question: are we seeing an overreach in the use of the law? Tune in :)
South Indian techie Metakovan who recently bought Beeple's NFT for $69 million had this to say: "The point was to show Indians and people of color that they too can be patrons, that crypto is an equalizing power between the West and the rest and that the Global South was rising.” Episode 2 of #DontRunIntoGlass delves into the world of NFTs and the blockchain, and what these emerging technologies hold in store for South Asian Art. We chat with Beth Citron, a curator and scholar whose work explores the use of NFTs and the blockchain in South Asian art.
Welcome to Episode 1 of 'Don't Run into Glass' with Anica and Gayeti. Today's episode delves into the fast world of fast fashion with our guests Swatee Deepak of the Remember Who Made Them Campaign and Kinita Shenoy, who wrote this great article on sustainable fashion for TheCitizen.in. What was that about Grandma Curtains? Tune in.