Invisible India podcast episodes
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Episode List
All of our podcast episodes from oldest to most recent.
Predictions for the Future of Indian Podcasting | Indicast Part 2
What predictions do Aditya, Jessica and Abhishek have for the future of Indian podcasting?
Indicast | The Longest Running Podcast in India | Part 1
Jessica goes head to head with Abhishek and Aditya from the Indicast podcast. Part 1.
Kids Hindi Lesson | Things NOT to Say in Hindi
"Never say I DON'T UNDERSTAND. It is a conversation stopper." -Jessica Kumar on Episode 81 What NOT to say in Hindi as a kid! This is an preview from the Kids' Hindi...
Unfair & Lovely | Colorism in India
In Episode 80, Jessica Kumar and Mallika Thoppay take on colorism in South Asian communities.
Mallika shares about her activism and how colorism affects everyone and hurts us all. She works with children in helping them to accept others as they are and stand up for themselves if they are being discriminated against
Best of 2022 | Highlights and Reflections from the Year
"One of the main things I'm grateful for is the number of NRIs I've connected with this year about heritage languages and embracing Indian culture." -Jessica Kumar on Episode 79...
Indian vs. Western Education
"Listen in to hear the MUST ASK questions if you're moving to an Indian school from another country." -Jessica Kumar on Episode 78 If you've ever wondered what the differences...
Thriving as a Foreigner in India | Part 2
"Having a house helper gives you the time and mental space to focus on managing other complicated aspects of your life. Plus, it gives you a captive audience for language...
Thriving as a Foreigner in India | Part 1
"Figuring out what is negotiable and what isn't is a fine line that takes experience, but there are some hard and fast rules." -Jessica Kumar on Episode 76 What are the crucial...
Hindi Pronunciation Tips
"Everything from breathing to how you move your lips is important in making the correct sounds in Hindi." -Jessica Kumar on Episode 75 Episode 75 contains a teaser of Jessica's...
All About Indian In-Laws Part 2
"It is smart to gradually share disagreements in an indirect manner than to directly oppose your in-laws." -Jessica Kumar on "All About Indian In-Laws" Jessica dives...
All About Indian In-Laws Part 1
Jessica tells all about having Indian in-laws as a foreigner. In this 2 part episode, Jessica discusses listener questions about having Indian in-laws when you didn’t grow up in Indian culture.
What is it Really Like Being Married to an Indian Man?
"The different views on personal responsibility vs the expectation of receiving help from each other is a huge clash for some couples." -Jessica Kumar on Episode 72 ...
Indian Childrens’ Literature with Devika Cariapa
"In artifacts, bones, clay pots and dust I saw stories and drama which I wanted to share." -Devika Cariapa on "Indian Childrens' Literature" Devika Cariapa is an...
Hindi Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed
Hindi learning hacks. easy Hindi learning
Ethics in Language Learning
"Sadly, there is a linguistic hierarchy where society deems some languages as more desirable than others." -Eliza Keyton on "The Ethics of Language Learning" Eliza...
Learning Malayalam vs. Learning Hindi
Jessica Kumar and Eliza Keyton discuss the ins and outs of being foreigners learning Indian languages.
Best of 2021 | Highlights and Reflections from this Year
"2021 was the year I featured exclusively South Asian origin guests on the show. Here are clips of the most powerful interviews from 2021!" -Jessica Kumar on "The Best of 2021"...
Reflections on Indian Culture
"More than the food, culture or films, I love the people and social dynamics of India." -Jessica Kumar on "Reflections on Indian Culture" Jessica takes a moment to...
Yoga is Dead | Part 2 | With Jesal Parikh
"If one doesn't understand the cultural context of yoga, you can expose yourself to more harm than good." -Jesal Parikh on "Yoga is Dead" This is Part 2 of...
Yoga is Dead | with Jesal Parikh | Part 1
"The difference between cultural appreciation vs appropriation is in the act of giving vs taking." -Jesal Parikh on "Yoga is Dead" Get ready to have your mind...