Vina - Tamil Podcast

This episode is a discussion about few Tamil song lyrics we love where we cherish the lyrical brilliance and the imagery created by these lyrics

This two part episode is an honest discussion about criticisms on Periyar, which comes from all corners like right wing ecosystem, Tamil nationalists, Left wing, Dalit intellectuals and even the common public. Thozhar Tamil Kamarasan gives us perspectives, contexts , biases and reasons for such criticisms in this discussion with Nadeem and Naveen. Part one focuses on the criticisms from the right...

This episode is an honest discussion about criticisms on Periyar, which comes from all corners like right wing ecosystem, Tamil nationalists, Left wing, Dalit intellectuals and even the common public. Thozhar Tamil Kamarasan gives us perspectives, contexts , biases and reasons for such criticisms in this discussion with Nadeem and Naveen. Part one focuses on the criticisms from the right wing and...

S05E10 - Vijay - A Political Discussion about TVK | Ft. Donald Talku | Vina Podcast

S05E09 - Celebrating Yugabharathi | Vina Podcast

In this episode , we discuss how Muslims are depicted in Indian Cinema focusing mainly on Tamil Cinema with our guest Nadeem ​ why the representation is too low and what are the depictions we get of Muslims ​Why are benevolent Muslim characters superfluous in Tamil Cinema and how it is a problem in itself. ​How movies like Roja, Bombay changed the narrative about Muslims for worse and how even tod...

The myth of merit analysed in detail in this episode. Let us know your thoughts.

Reupload!! A discussion about a controversial topic - the need to normalise Nudity.

In this episode, we discuss with Mathur Sathya about the following- What is Fascism, and how it is different from Authoritarianism? How Hindutva Fascism came to be? What are the differences between the 20th Century European Fascists and the 21st Century Indian Fascists? How can we combat Fascism? What dilutes the fight against Fascism? Let us know your comments and questions.

#69 - S05E05 - Male Privilege | Vina Tamil Podcast

#68 - S05E04 - Trade Unions - Samsung Protest | Ft. Raghul Baskar | Vina Podcast

#67 - S05E03 - The Karma Myth | Vina Podcast

#66 - S05E02 - Labour Issues: Informal Sector and Gig Workers | Ft. Raghul Baskar | Vina Podcast

In this episode, Mathur Sathya discusses with us the basic questions of Reservation system in India - the rationale for it based on Caste, is there still caste based discrimination, is reservation implemented correctly where it is intended, does Reservation affect the efficiency and productivity, is Reservation needed in private sector, when should the reservation end and much more. Let us know yo...

To really understand the ongoing conflict and killing in Palestine, we must look at the long history of the land going back 100 years or even more. Considering the widespread misinformation in the social media, it is necessary to discuss the conflict in detail to stand with the people and voice our support. In this episode, we discuss about the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict and why the...

An informative and fun filled chat with Vignesh from Dads of Meenakshi. Vignesh shares his knowledge and experience about identifying his sexual orientation, his coming out, his marriage life, legal & social difficulties faced by the lgbtq+ community and most importantly, about Parenting. He shares about his lovely journey with his daughter Meenakshi, the surrogacy process involved in her birt...

#62 - S04E08 - LGBTQIA+ an Introduction. An introduction about gender, sex, sexual orientation, Definitions, science and statistics of LGBTQIA+

#61 - S04E07 - Capitalism and inequality | Ft. Rajkiran | Vina Podcast

#60 - S04E06 - சூழலும் சாதியும் (Caste and Environment) | Vina Podcast

#59 - Vina Podcast - S04E05 - Pseudoscience | Ft. Mr. GK

#58 - S04E04 - Menstruation | Ft. Vinush & Naveen This is an episode for those who know nothing or very little about Menstruation aka Periods. Men, yes this is most importantly for you to listen. The aim is to look at Menstruation without painting any sacred, unholy, impurity and romanticising notions. We speak about The science of menstruation, How religion and society treats menstruation, Do onl...

In this episode, we discuss how to start with political awareness and the importance of having the clarity in understanding the politics around us. The guest explains how people get misled when starting with politics, how to equip ourselves, how to get the bigger picture of the issue ignoring the smaller diversions. He also shares his experience how he has come through extremely polar ideologies. ...

#56 -S04E02 - Udal | உடல் This episode is about Body and Body Shaming. Vina Podcast - A Tamil Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @Vina_podcast ! Books referred :  1. சூழலும் சாதியும் - Nakkeeran,  2. பண்பாட்டு அசைவுகள் - தொ. பரமசிவம்.

In this episode, we discuss how dressing and fashion have an invisible layer of politics involved, like what kind of decisions and choices does the fashion industry make, and how the society reflects it in practice where various sections of it are being oppressed or discriminated on the basis of how they dress, what they dress and the choices they have in their dressing. Listen to the full episode...

We are back with the poetry episode! Come, let's vibe!