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On the Contrary by IDR Maed in India
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On the Contrary by IDR is an award-winning show about listening to people not like us. In every episode, the host chats with guests as they share their diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise on an issue—water security, gender, climate change, caste, mental health, and more. The goal is to get people to explore their similarities and differences, and find a new, shared understanding. New episode out every Wednesday.
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Women in the workforce part II: What the data doesn't tell us
In this episode, journalist Namita Bhandare, researcher Sharon Buteau, and author and economist Shrayana Bhattacharya, delve into the data on female labour force participation, revealing the truth about Indian women’s engagement in paid work.
Host: Saloni Meghani
Produced and edited by: Sneha Philip, Smarinita Shetty, Shreya Adhikari, and Halima Ansari
IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit www.idronline.org, or follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.
This podcast is a Maed in India production.
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Women in the workforce part I: Where women work
In this episode, Gayathri Vasudevan (Chief Impact Officer, Sambhav Foundation and Chairperson, LabourNet Services India), and feminist and queer activist Manak Matiyani discuss how gender norms and masculinities shape women's access to the workforce.
Host: Smarinita Shetty
Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Smarinita Shetty, Shreya Adhikari, and Halima Ansari
IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit www.idronline.org, or follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.
This podcast is a Maed in India production.
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Do climate protests work?
In this special episode, we speak with climate activist Disha Ravi, environmental lawyer Mridula Vijairaghavan, and nonprofit leader Stalin Dayanand. Together, they unpack the dynamics of environmental protests—what works, what doesn't, and whether these movements hold the key to shaping climate action in policy rooms.
Host: Shreya Adhikari
Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Smarinita Shetty, Shreya Adhikari, Derrek Xavier, and Halima Ansari
IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit www.idronline.org, or follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.
This podcast is a Maed in India production.
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Water security: Community vs Corporate action
Water conservation is the need of the hour, and it requires both community-led initiatives and increased corporate engagement. In this episode, Shraman Jha, CEO of Hindustan Unilever Foundation, and Padma Shri awardee Uma Shankar Pandey, a jal yoddha or water warrior from Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, discuss how communities and businesses can step up their water conservation efforts.
Host: Saloni Meghani
Produced and edited by: Saloni Meghani, Smarinita Shetty, Sneha Philip, and Shreya Adhikari
IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit www.idronline.org, or follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.
This podcast is a Maed in India production.
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What will the future of farming in India look like?
In this special episode, we travel across India's farming landscape with three experts—Narendranath Damodaran (Pradan), Naseem Shaikh (SSP), and Swapna Sarangi (FES) as they help us envision a more sustainable future for agriculture and farmers in the country.
Host: Sneha Philip
Produced and edited by: Saloni Meghani, Smarinita Shetty, Sneha Philip, and Shreya Adhikari
IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit www.idronline.org, or follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.
This podcast is a Maed in India production.
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What if women in India stopped farming?
Women play a vital role in India's agrarian economy, but are often excluded in policy considerations. In this episode, our two guests Ireena Vittal and Kavitha Kuruganti help us understand the contribution of women in agriculture, while also getting us to imagine what a future without women farmers would look like.
Host: Smarinita Shetty
Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Smarinita Shetty, Sneha Philip, and Shreya Adhikari
IDR is an online journal that publishes cutting-edge ideas, lessons and insights, written by, and for the people working on some of India’s toughest problems. For more information, visit www.idronline.org, or follow IDR on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram.
This podcast is a Maed in India production.
Donate: https://idronline.org/donate/
Customer Reviews
Awesome show
Very cool topics and well discussed.
Thought provoking thoughts on great topics!
Loved it!
This podcast will make you uncomfortable (in the best way)
Halfway through Season 1 and I love the slow-thought pace of this show. It takes its time to develop ideas. It’s not after sound bites. It’s not surface-level. The host, Arun Maira, is deliberative and thoughtful, and the show producers from IDR have clearly put a lot of care and effort into the guest pairings. Go somewhere else if you want high-decibel attacks, but stick around if you want to learn the heart of the matter from the people who know. It’ll make you squirm in your seat, then vow to be a better person in your life. Subscribe!!!