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This is the podcast for South Asians trying to find love in the modern world. "Rishta Aunties" are no longer the only way to find the right person. We've come a long way from how most of our parents met and new times mean new challenges. Syed & Niha discu


    • Apr 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Episode 12 - The In-Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 55:27


    Do you know what your mother said to me?This episode Syed & Niha discuss living with in-laws.Have you talked out it as much as you probably should?

    Episode 11 - Relationship History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 51:49


    You've been with HOW MANY people?!This episode Syed & Niha discuss how important relationship histories are.How much do you really want to know?

    Episode 10 - Indian Matchmaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 101:38


    Hello, This is Sima from MumbaiThis episode Syed & Niha discuss the hit Netflix series Indian Matchmaking.We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly.This is a long one!

    Episode 9 - Dodging Bullets 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 35:55


    Episode 8 - Colorism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 45:19


    Fair and Lovely? I don't think so.Syed and Niha explore how colorism affects the lives of South Asians.Why are products like Fair and Lovely used by so many people?It's not an easy topic to discuss, but it's one we have to.

    Episode 7 - Dodging Bullets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 38:06


    That was a close one.Syed shares a story about a girl who found out his "big secret"Things aren't always what they seem and sometimes there are no right answers.

    Episode 6 - Matchmaking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 29:45


    Why Won't You Love My Friend?Playing matchmaker can be great, but it can also lead to a lot of problems.This episode we talk about the ups and downs of being set up by friends.

    Episode 5 - Swipe Left or Right

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 37:56


    The Choice is Yours.We did a survey and the results are in. Niha and Syed discuss why people swipe left or right.It's not always about a pretty face.

    Episode 4 : Biodata

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 44:19


    What are you hiding?Niha tells us about the various things guys tend to omit in their online profiles while Syed shares the things he's seen on the other side.We also get into our first official listener email!

    Episode 3 : Profile Pictures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 31:11


    Who are you kidding?This episode we talk about misleading, strange, and cringe worthy profile pictures.Guys and girls face different challenges when swiping based on photos.

    Episode 2 : Ghosting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 23:05


    Is ghosting rude or necessary?Syed shares what it's like to be ghosted and Niha explains why girls tend to ghost at all.They also get into a crazy profile seen on one of the dating apps.

    Episode 1 : The Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 7:27


    The introductory episode of The Rishta.This is the podcast for South Asians trying to find love in the modern world. "Rishta Aunties" are no longer the only way to find the right person. We've come a long way from how most of our parents met, but new times mean new challenges.In this episode Syed & Niha discuss who they are and why they decided to create a podcast that covers rishtas, dating, marriage, and everything in between.

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