Chai Noon Episode 45- A Suitable Boy
In the first time of Chai Noon history I’m (Hanik) will be trying to make the podcast be relevant. This is a more unusual episode and should...
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20 of 29 episodesChai Noon Episode 44- Proudly South African
On this week's #episode, Hanik welcomes long time friend Rahul (@rahuldowlath) onto the podcast. After a brief conversation about #covid sit...
Chai Noon Episode 43- The Cumin Club with Ragoth
In this episode, Hanik talks to Ragoth about his website, The Cumin Club, an Indian meal delivery service. Ragoth talks about the struggles,...
Chai Noon Episode 41- What's For Dinner? (ft. Tani)
In this week's episode, Hanik speaks to Tani Khara, a PhD student at the University of Technology Sydney. Hanik and Tani have an academic ta...
Chai Noon Episode 40- Globetrotting (ft. Samina)
This week, Hanik speaks to Samina about what it's like to be a Desi in multiple countries. She shares her experience of being able to view D...
Chai Noon Episode 39 - Dear Brown Girl (ft. Saffy)
This week Hanik and our guest Saffy (@dearbrowngirl) talk about Bend it Like Beckham and whether or not it's dated. The conversation moves o...
Chai Noon Episode 36- The Indian Culture Quiz
Time to see how much we've learned after 35 episodes. Spoiler, one of us has not learned very much at all. Please give a rating/feedback if...
Chai Noon Episode 35- Freak Penne
We learn each other's deepest secrets, what we look for in a girl, and what we think about each other in this very scientific and peer-revie...
Chai Noon Episode 34- Lockdown in Mumbai with Sanchi
In this episode, we welcome Sanchi back on the show to update us on the state of Mumbai in lockdown. We discuss Whatsapp recipes, who's bett...
Chai Break - Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
One Saturday evening, Kiran was somehow convinced to watch a Bollywood film. This is that experience. Let us know if you want us to watch ot...
Chai Noon Episode 33- Chai Talk in New York with Kolkata Chai Co's Ayan Sanyal
We got to talk to Ayan Sanyal of Kolkata Chai Co. in NYC. We talk about Chai, new ideas and recipes, and the process of opening a business a...
Chai Noon Episode 31- Activism, Organizing, and Changing Minds in India with Diya
In this episode, we're joined by Diya, a teenage activist organizer in India. We talk to her about her interest in activism, her struggles w...
Chai Noon Episode 27- Why Can't You Have It All? Dating and Relationships with Varsha Mathur
We were able to talk to Varsha Mathur, a dating and relationship coach, about her transition from being a lawyer to a coach. We also discuss...
Chai Noon Episode 26: Dissecting Representation with Michael Bankole
This week we chat with PhD student Michael Bankole about minority ethnic members of parliament and the last couple of elections in the UK. M...
Chai Noon Episode 25: African Dreams
The dynamic duo is back together! Hanik returns from Southern Africa and is back in the Middle East. Without the danger of load shedding, Ki...
Chai Noon Episode 23- Sanchi and the Apparent Club
While still in sunny Durban South Africa, Hanik interviews Sanchi (who is in sunny Mumbai) about her time growing up in the UK. Sanchi talks...
Chai Noon Episode 22 - Under Pressure (ft. Aqib)
Aqib rejoins me as we examine some troubling statistics regarding South Asian mental health. We also talk about the effect of pressure and i...
Chai Noon Episode 20- Natasha Diddee, The Gutless Foodie
On this episode, I was lucky enough to be joined by Natasha Diddee, aka TheGutlessFoodie on Instagram. We talk a lot about Indian food, her...
Chai Noon Interlude: Hanik in Mumbai
Hanik gushes about Mumbai while simultaneously managing to escape being run over by 45 cars. A short pod this week as we manage our hectic s...
Chai Noon Episode 18- Return from India
As one cohost returns from India to the bitter cold, another departs shortly to Mumbai. Kiran talks a bit more about his safari and his fina...