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On the Contrary by IDR

On the Contrary by IDR

By: India Development Review & 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.

2025 India Development Review & Maed in India Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Women in the workforce part II: What the data doesn't tell us

    Women in the workforce part II: What the data doesn't tell us
    Mar 5 2024

    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.

    Donate: https://idronline.org/donate/
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    33 mins
  • Women in the workforce part I: Where women work

    Women in the workforce part I: Where women work
    Feb 27 2024

    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.

    Donate: https://idronline.org/donate/
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    24 mins
  • Do climate protests work?

    Do climate protests work?
    Feb 13 2024

    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.

    Donate: https://idronline.org/donate/
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    26 mins
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