Don't Run Into Glass

Two hosts, no guest, and the one topic we usually dodge: feelings. In the Don’t Run Into Glass Season 3 finale, Gayeti and Anica look back at a season that took us from the crowds of the Mahakumbh to the quiet corners of Delhi’s mid-century homes, from reimagining Bharatanatyam to getting behind the booths at the India Art Fair, from queer politics to Delhi’s safety hacks, and even deep into the h...

“Art Matters” — with Umah Jacob & Saurabh Wasson of India Art FairIndia’s art world is no longer an insider’s club. The market is booming, the audience is evolving, and the gatekeepers are—sometimes—stepping aside. In this episode, we speak with Umah Jacob, Director of External Relations & Outreach, and Saurabh Wasson, Director of Exhibitor Relations at the India Art Fair, about what it re...

Guest: Sahil, founder of Method Art GalleryWhat if a gallery measured success not in sales, but in impact? In this episode, Sahil from Method joins us to explore how art can be a force for purpose, resistance, and community-building. We dive into fresh economic models for supporting emerging talent, the evolving role of patronage and mentorship, and the challenges—and triumphs—of creating space fo...

Guru, God & Gold | Don’t Run Into Glass with Prof. Michal Riva Erlich Why do millions still turn to gurus—for healing, hope, jobs, fertility, or freedom? And why does that devotion persist, even when scandals erupt or the spiritual turns suspicious? In this episode, we speak to anthropologist and author Prof. Michal Riva Erlich , whose fieldwork across Delhi’s hyperlocal guru-bhakti communitie...

What if fashion could hold memory? Not just echo it—but embody it, wear it, live it? In this episode, we speak to Vrinda Sachdev, co-founder of Qbik, and Tarini Manchanda, a creative voice who brings fashion into conversation with culture, sustainability, and visual identity. Together, we explore the idea of fashion as a palimpsest—a layered surface where past and present are stitched together in...

The Mahakumbh—the world’s largest human gathering—has once again captured headlines, drawing millions to the Sangam, the fabled meeting point of three rivers. As the faithful take their holy dips, seeking absolution for lifetimes of misdeeds, the city of Prayagraj heaves under the weight of belief, devotion, and logistical chaos. But is a quick snaan really the ultimate cosmic reset button? And be...

What happens when adventure runs in the family? In this episode of Don't Run Into Glass , we sit down with legendary explorer Mandip Singh Soin and his son, climate storyteller and adventurer Himraj Singh Soin . From navigating the wild terrains of the Himalayas to unraveling the mysteries of the Arctic , this father-son duo shares epic tales of exploration, survival, and what it means to be a mod...

In this episode of Don't Run Into Glass , Gayeti and Anica chat with Aishwarya Tipnis, the heritage superhero who's redefining what it means to live among ruins. Architect, conservationist, and all-around savior of history, Aishwarya has turned crumbling cities, ancestral homes, and forgotten schools into stories worth living in (no cape needed, maybe just a dupatta!). Why do we let history fade?...

Anica isn’t a co-host for this episode. She’s fired! Jokes!!! Today she is the guest, speaking about Delhi’s favourite project - @delhihouses. I’ve had the privilege of watching Anica build this incredible initiative over the past three years, and it’s been celebrated by nearly every major publication—from The Hindu and Hindustan Times to Architectural Digest and more. In this episode of Don’t Run...

What happens when you meet an old school mad man for a podcast? Not someone who is actually mad, but surely is an eccentric Ad Man. In this episode Anica and Gayeti talk to an Advertising legend Samit Sinha who takes us down memory lane of some of greatest ads we grew up watching on television. From the Amul Girl to the Kamasutra Ad, the journey of Indian advertising is just too tied to India the...

In this episode of Don't Run Into Glass, Anica and Gayeti sit down with Anish Gawande—queer politician and Nationalist Congress Party (SP) spokesperson. Expect a candid dive into the upcoming Maharashtra elections as Anish shares his (non-spokesperson) take on the political reality on the ground. From navigating the political scene as a queer politician to offering a refreshing peek behind the...

A deep dive into the origins of Bharatnatyam with dancer and founder of Keelaka Dance Academy, Aneesha Grover -- who, just for the record, was very much part of the girl gang that learned the invaluable lesson - don't run into glass! - on that fateful night in London many moons ago. This episode is all things classical dance in India - from its origins as propagated by the isai vellalar commun...

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 mea...

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.  Tune in.     #TheCitizen #ForTheCitizen #News #Information #BreakingNews #NewsUpdate #india #tattoo #art...

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 Arsen...

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'...