KADAL OSAI FM 90.4

One of the most ignored group of people by the media during this lockdown are kids who usually spend their free time playing with their friends outside. This episode has been dedicated to figure out the impact the Covid-19 lockdown has on children and whether they understood the seriousness of the issue. RJ Zeenath interviews children in her locality and asks them general questions to find how awa...

An episode recorded by RJ Zeenath where she talks about how people are dealing with the lockdown. She interviews people in her locality who share how they are spending all the extra free time they have at home and how they are coping with the financial drought during this period. 

A public interest program to spread awareness on modern debt bondage. Modern debt bondage is when daily wage workers receive advance payments from their employers for their urgent needs and repay the money with labour or pay cuts. To get information from both perspectives, the host interviews people who are suffering from debt bondage and boat owners who lend money to those who need it with Zero i...

A public interest program on how Climate change affects the economy of fishermen. The host interviews multiple people on the topic to discover the causes and to see if the local people have been affected by it economically. Towards the end of the show, CMFRI scientist Mr. Johnson discusses various actions the people of the region could adopt to slow down the effects of climate change. 

In this episode of Meenava Nanban the host interviews Mr. Nagaraj - a fruit shop owner. Mr. Nagaraj discusses how how the fruit business has been in the region and shares the benefits of fruits. He talks about the locations from where some of the exotic varieties of fruits are imported or exported.

Mr. Edwin, a TV mechanic since 1999, speaks about the TV and radio repair business. He talks about how technological advances have lead to the evolution of TV sets over the years for the better or for worse. He also mentions the common issues people approach him for and how to avoid them. 

Listen to this refreshing interview with a tender coconut seller Mr. Velayudham. He speaks about how and why he started this business at the age of 60, after being a boat driver till then.

The host interviews a worker at a sea shell processing site. Mr. Munisamy explains the various processes involved in producing the shiny sea shells sold in the markets. He also shares his knowledge on the sea shell business.

In this Meenava Nanban Episode the host speaks with a few workers in a saw mill. He discusses the different types of wood and their qualities. He also discusses the work they do there.

Ms. Devarasi is a dry fish seller from Thangachimadam. In this episode of Meenava Nanban, she shares how she runs her business from cleaning the fresh fish to adding salt to preserve the dry fish. She also shares her knowledge on the sea and fishing business.

The host interviews Mr. Raja, a fish company owner. He discusses various topics such as fish rates, import and export business, and different types of fish and their demand in the market. He then shares his personal story on how he started looking after the business and how he felt when he ventured into the sea for the first time.

In this Meenava Nanban episode, the host interviews Mr. Baharudeen - a local artist. Mr. Baharudeen makes a living by painting his art on sea shells. Listen to him share his interesting life story from the beginning to the present.

Rathathin Ratham is an episode that spreads awareness on the condition known as Anemia. Anemia is a condition in which a person lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues. The episode includes interviews with Dr. Malai Arasu and Dr. Sandina who discuss the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment methods for this condition.

Singapenne focuses on women's health and hygiene. The episode not only discusses about health and hygiene, it also includes discussions on mental health. Dr. Regilda's interview on this topic has been included in the episode. 

Naangal Valargirom episode consists of useful information on nutrition for adolescents. The episode includes interviews with Dr. Malai Arasu and an Anganwadi worker who speak about the importance of being conscious about nutrition from a young age so as to grow up into healthy and fit adults. They also give nutrition tips and discuss how to include more nutritious food in the adolescents' diets.&n...

Thaiyum Seiyum discusses the distinctive benefits of breastfeeding. Mrs. Meenakshi Sundareswari of ICDS has provided an interview where she speaks about breastfeeding. The episode also includes an interview with Dr. Malai Arasu, who speaks about breastfeeding and child care.

Varumun Kaapom is an episode that talks about the necessity of vaccination in children. The episode includes an interview with Dr. Malai Arasu. The show discusses the benefits of vaccination, how to avail vaccination for children and the negative effects of ignoring vaccination.

Maatrathai Nokki is an episode which deals with the topics of child marriage and education for children. The episode includes an interesting drama sequence which highlights the cons of getting married at a young age and the pros of getting educated at any age.

Kalvi Meipada is an episode that focuses on the importance of education. The episode involves an interview with Mr. Dhiraviam of Puyal Kaapagam School, who has been teaching in the island for over 15 years. The teacher speaks about his experiences in the teaching field in the area and states various reasons why children of the region lose interest in education and how to prevent it. 

En Vaazhvin Kana is an episode that stresses on the importance of education for children. This episode involves an RJ interviewing local people to get an insight on why children lose interest in education or what circumstances compel them to discontinue formal education. The interviewees also discuss ways to improve education in this region and to get parents to send their children to school.

THE BOMMAI KALYAANAM IS A COLLECTION OF THE EFFECTS OF CHILD MARRIAGES AT AN EARLY AGE. CHILD MARRIAGE IS DEFINED AS A MARRIAGE  OF A GIRL OR BOY BEFORE THE AGE OF 18 AND REFRES TO BOTH FORMAL MARRIAGES AND INFORMAL UNIONS IN WHICH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 LIVE WITH A PARTNERS AS IF MARRIED ALMOST (45%) OFF ALL WOMEN AGED 20-24  YEARS REPORTED BEING MARRIED BEFORE THE AGE OF 18.

THE BOMMAI KALYAANAM IS A COLLECTION OF THE EFFECTS OF CHILD MARRIAGES AT AN EARLY AGE. CHILD MARRIAGE IS DEFINED AS A MARRIAGE  OF A GIRL OR BOY BEFORE THE AGE OF 18 AND REFRES TO BOTH FORMAL MARRIAGES AND INFORMAL UNIONS IN WHICH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 LIVE WITH A PARTNERS AS IF MARRIED ALMOST (45%) OFF ALL WOMEN AGED 20-24  YEARS REPORTED BEING MARRIED BEFORE THE AGE OF 18.

World AIDS Day , designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. Government and health officials, non-governmental organizations, and individuals around the world observe the day, often with education on AIDS prevention and control.

KADAL OSAI FM 90.4 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MR. B.H. ABDUL HAMEED WHERE HE SPEAKS ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCES IN THE RADIO BROADCASTING FIELD AND ALSO ABOUT THE IMPACT OF KADAL OSAI FM'S PROGRAMS FOR THE ISLANDERS. HE SPEAKS ABOUT HOW HIS SHOW, 'MEENAVA NANBAN' FOR FISHERMEN, MAY HAVE SOWN THE SEED FOR THE INAUGURATION OF A COMMUNITY RADIO IN THE REGION AIMED AT HELPING THE FISHERMEN COMMUNITY OF THE RE...

INTERVIEW WITH  SCIENTIST Dr. SARAVANAN (CENTRAL MARAINE FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE)