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On the Contrary by IDR

India Development Review & Maed in India

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Frequency: 1 episode/30d. Total Eps: 38

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.

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

Season 1 · Episode 36

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 • Duration 33:01

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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Women in the workforce part I: Where women work

Season 1 · Episode 35

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 • Duration 23:42

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

This podcast is a Maed in India production.

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

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How is the climate affecting women?

Season 1 · Episode 26

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 • Duration 26:11

In this episode, Archana Soreng, a young climate activist belonging to the Kharia tribe in Odisha, speaks with Bijal Brahmbhatt, director at the nonprofit Mahila Housing Trust. They discuss how the climate crisis is exacerbating pre-existing inequalities across rural and urban India, especially for women and indigenous communities. Exploring the future of climate action, they also talk about why it’s crucial for policymakers to make space for voices and solutions emerging from the grassroots.

Host: Smarinita Shetty;
Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Shreya Adhikari, and Smarinita Shetty.
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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How is the climate crisis affecting our jobs?

Season 1 · Episode 25

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 • Duration 37:53

As the climate emergency worsens, can we continue to work the way we do? And if the nature of jobs needs to change, how can we ensure that the most vulnerable communities don’t bear the brunt? Harish Hande, the co-founder of SELCO, argues that moving away from centralised businesses and localising jobs is the way to go. However, Sabina Dewan, the founder and executive director of the JustJobs Network, calls for stronger policy and regulatory frameworks to ensure businesses become sustainable.

Host: Smarinita Shetty;

Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Shreya Adhikari, and Smarinita Shetty.

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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Is tech killing the planet?

Season 1 · Episode 24

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 • Duration 26:40

Technology is emerging as a crucial lever for climate action. However, there is also an urgent need to discuss its consequences. Is adopting tech truly the only low carbon answer or just a more profitable one? And who gets to control it? The big tech companies or the communities facing the devastating consequences of climate change on the ground? Jim Fruchterman, Founder and CEO of Tech Matters, and Trisha Ray, Deputy Director, Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology at Observer Research Foundation, explore the growing and sometimes unforeseeable impacts of tech on climate change.

Host: Smarinita Shetty;

Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Shreya Adhikari, and Smarinita Shetty.

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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Food vs Water

Season 1 · Episode 23

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 • Duration 25:15

Much needs to change in India when it comes to agriculture, especially given the climate crisis and its impact on our food systems. On this episode, Crispino Lobo, co-founder of the Watershed Organisation Trust, and Mark Kahn, co-founder of the agritech-focused venture capital firm, Omnivore, discuss what farmers need most today to help them develop climate resilience.

Host: Rachita Vora

Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Shreya Adhikari, and Smarinita Shetty

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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CSR, philanthropy, and climate funding

Season 1 · Episode 22

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 • Duration 26:04

With the increasing focus on climate action in India, all eyes are on the funding landscape to back it up. But where do corporate, individual, and private philanthropy stand when it comes to funding climate solutions? What are their constraints, and given the quantum of funds required, is a collaboration between them a potential solution? Gayatri Divecha, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Godrej Industries, and Shloka Nath, Executive Director, at India Climate Collaborative, weigh in.

Host: Rachita Vora

Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Shreya Adhikari, and Smarinita Shetty

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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How to talk about climate

Season 1 · Episode 21

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 • Duration 30:48

The climate change story has largely been all doom-and-gloom. As we wake up to the impacts of worsening climate change, it still feels a bit abstract. How does the crisis relate to people’s day to day lives? Is there a role for individuals to play? This week, Navroz Dubash, policy advisor and professor at the Centre for Policy Research, and Sahana Ghosh, science journalist at Mongabay India, look at the complicated manner in which we talk about climate today, and explore whether there is a better, more empowering story to tell.

Host: Rachita Vora

Produced and edited by: Rachita Vora, Shreya Adhikari, and Smarinita Shetty.

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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Season 1 · Episode 20

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 • Duration 02:44

India Development Review’s podcast, On the Contrary by IDR returns with Season 4, and this time it's focussing on the most serious crisis of our times—climate change. In every episode, two climate experts discuss the interplay between the climate emergency and gender, livelihoods, technology, and more. Tune in every Wednesday, on your favourite podcasting app. For more information, visit: www.idronline.org

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

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Schools in India: Public vs private

Season 1 · Episode 19

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 • Duration 40:16

Can investing in government schools result in an improved education system? Or does the answer lie in developing affordable private schools? In this episode, Aditya Natraj, CEO of Piramal Foundation, and Parth Shah, founder-president of the Centre for Civil Society, discuss the pros and cons of government and private schools, and why both systems need to work together to ensure quality education for children.

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The pandemic has thrown up many challenges for both government and private schools. The entire education system needs to be reassessed to ensure children don’t suffer any further learning losses.
A monopoly of either system takes away parents’ right to choose the kind of education they want for their children. It is important for affordable private schools to co-exist with government schools.
There is a huge gap between the perception and reality of both schooling systems. The perception of either system’s performance vis-a-vis national surveys and popular media does not usually paint the whole picture.

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