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 today films draw inspiration from these movies. What were the political landscape surrounding these fi...
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Season 5Ep. 8
The myth of merit analysed in detail in this episode. Let us know your thoughts.
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Reupload!! A discussion about a controversial topic - the need to normalise Nudity.
May 19, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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.
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Season 5Ep. 6
#69 - S05E05 - Male Privilege | Vina Tamil Podcast
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 5
#68 - S05E04 - Trade Unions - Samsung Protest | Ft. Raghul Baskar | Vina Podcast
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 4
#67 - S05E03 - The Karma Myth | Vina Podcast
Sep 29, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 3
#66 - S05E02 - Labour Issues: Informal Sector and Gig Workers | Ft. Raghul Baskar | Vina Podcast
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 2
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 your comments. At our Instagram Page @Vina_Podcast. Follow Mathur Sathya for more such content.
Nov 17, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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 involved parties and nations behave the way they do and the way forward to reach peace. Keep your pr...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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 birth and how parenting can turn your lives beautifully. Follow @dads.of.meenakshi in instagram to learn...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 9
#62 - S04E08 - LGBTQIA+ an Introduction. An introduction about gender, sex, sexual orientation, Definitions, science and statistics of LGBTQIA+
Jun 12, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 8
#61 - S04E07 - Capitalism and inequality | Ft. Rajkiran | Vina Podcast
May 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 7
#60 - S04E06 - சூழலும் சாதியும் (Caste and Environment) | Vina Podcast
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 6
#59 - Vina Podcast - S04E05 - Pseudoscience | Ft. Mr. GK
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 5
#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 only women menstruate? Menstrual Products Psychological, economic, physical effects of Menstruation...
Mar 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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. Mathur Sathya is a public policy consultant. His video essays analyzing politics of different issues...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 4Ep. 3
#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.
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 for a deeper discussion!
Dec 31, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We are back with the poetry episode! Come, let's vibe!
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 10
#53 - S03E09 - Abortion | Ft. Swetha This episode is about the heated abortion debate which is currently happening in the US. Is Abortion a murder? Are you Pro Choice? Are you Pro Life? When is a Fetus a person ? Who is important ? The mother or the Fetus? What happens if abortion is banned? What does science say about abortion? Are there side effects of Abortion? What is morally and ethically right? To know more about this, listen to this interesting discussion. Tell us what is stand in this to...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Deeper discussions about the No Caste No religion certificate which frequently makes news.
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Annihilation of Caste book discussion tamil (சாதியை அழித்தொழிக்கும் வழி) by Dr. BR. Ambedkar
May 06, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Relationships 2 (Toxic Relationships and Red flags)
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Evolution - basics, myths and the reasons to know
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 5
How environmental problems and climate change affect different communities differently
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 4
A detailed discussion about the book Castes in India, which analyses the genesis, mechanism and spread of castes in India. Follow us / message us your comments and suggestions on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/vina_podcast/
Feb 13, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Our favorite episode is here.. யாம் பெற்ற இன்பம் பெருக இவ்வையகம்!!! This episode is all about pure admiration for the Tamil song lyrics and lyricists. In this episode, we share few among the countless lines from different Tamil songs, which gave us instant goosebumps and hope you get that too! Follow us / message us your comments and suggestions on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/vina_podcast/
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We discuss about the men who manipulate and harass women despite being vocal about feminism, ambedkar and Periyar. We have discussed about the mindset, the motivation and the ways they do it and what is the way forward. #feminism #lgbtq🌈 #patriarchy #tamilmovies #tamilpodcaster #tamilpodcastercommunity #religion #hinduism #islam #christianity #men #casteism #india #dalit #oppression #tamilpodcast #dank #tamil #sanghi #rationalism #nationalism #music #podcast #love #anticaste #movies #periyar #a...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We listened to your questions, and here are our responses. Thanks for the questions and your love. Keep supporting and share with your friends. Follow us on Spotify and Instagram .
Dec 18, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 21
