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

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

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 prejudices apart and listen to this episode and let us know your thoughts in Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @Vina_Podcast Rate us in Spotify and follow us in your streaming platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

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 more about Vignesh and his family. Follow @vina_podcast in spotify, google podcasts and other audio streaming platforms. Follow us in instagram for regular updates. DM us your feedback, questions and suggestions for our episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

#62 - S04E08 - LGBTQIA+ an Introduction. An introduction about gender, sex, sexual orientation, Definitions, science and statistics of LGBTQIA+ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

#61 - S04E07 - Capitalism and inequality | Ft. Rajkiran | Vina Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

#60 - S04E06 - சூழலும் சாதியும் (Caste and Environment) | Vina Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

#59 - Vina Podcast - S04E05 - Pseudoscience | Ft. Mr. GK --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

#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 PMS, PCOS, Endometriosis The role of Men (Non-menstruators) Keep your prejudices apart and listen to this episode and let us know your thoughts in Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @Vina_Podcast Rate us in Spotify and follow us in your streaming platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

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 are a big hit in Instagram. He is also one of the starting members of a virtual study circle for Marxism - Academy of Marxist Studies a.k.a @anilmarxistsangam (look out for the handle in instagram). Follow him on instagram to get more interesting perspectives on politics. (Instagram: @capt.matsat) Follow us on instagram on @vina_podcast and share your feedback/criticisms about the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

#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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vina-podcast/message

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

We are back with the poetry episode! Come, let's vibe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

#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 topic. Link in Bio!

Deeper discussions about the No Caste No religion certificate which frequently makes news. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

Annihilation of Caste book discussion tamil (சாதியை அழித்தொழிக்கும் வழி) by Dr. BR. Ambedkar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

Relationships 2 (Toxic Relationships and Red flags) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

Evolution - basics, myths and the reasons to know --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

How environmental problems and climate change affect different communities differently --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

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/  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

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/  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

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

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

A fun filled and heartfelt discussion with Karthik from Kadhaipoma with Karthik Podcast about  where our interest for political issues started,  what changes you go through when you become politically aware,  what are the influencing factors which shaped our political ideas,  what is the need to be vocal about issues, at which point political correctness become toxic, where and where not to be flexible and  why political is personal. Let us know your comments about this episode. Follow Vina Podcast on Instagram and Spotify. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

This episode is a discussion about Tamil Serials now and serials which we grew up with, why we need to speak about serials, what changes do we need in future and how they impact our society. Let us know what you feel about this episode.  Follow us on Instagram @Vina_Podcast and follow us on Spotify and all other streaming platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

#Jai Bhim - The word to unite. Let us know what you feel about this episode.  Follow us on Instagram @Vina_Podcast and follow us on Spotify and all other streaming platforms.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

This episode is a collab with Tamil from Sex Ed Tamil Podcast, where we discuss about the need for Sex Ed , breaking taboo, the common myths, the frequently asked questions in Sex Education. For more information and detailed discussions on Sex Education, follow. Sex Ed Tamil in Instagram and Spotify. Also follow Jaanu in Instagram and Spotify. Follow Vina Podcast on Instagram and Spotify. Let us know your comments about this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

A fun filled collab with Rahul Kannapiran from Om Creem Podcast about the mindset of Theists and Atheists, the way they approach their belief, the problems associated with that, the impact of god and religion in the society in general.  Suggestions in the episode: Dancing Birds Documentary in Netflix.  Books மனிதன் எப்படி பேராற்றல் மிக்கவன் ஆனான் | How man became a giant - M. Ilʹin  வால்காவிலிருந்து கங்கை வரை | From Volga to Ganga - Rahul Sankrityayan  God Delusion, The Selfish Gene - Richard Dawkins  Sapiens , 21 Lessons for the 21st Century -  Yuval Novah Harari  Follow us on Instagram @Vina_Podcast and follow us on Spotify and all other streaming platforms. https://vinapodcast.contactin.bio/ Follow Om Creem - Tamil Podcast if you haven't yet. Let us know what you feel about this episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

This episode is a collab with Kimi from Kalachara Kannis podcast, where we discuss about how culture impacts the attitude towards education and learning in India. Follow Kalachara Kannis podcast if you haven't yet on Instagram and Spotify. Let us know what you feel about this episode. Follow us on Instagram @Vina_Podcast and follow us on Spotify and all other streaming platforms. https://vinapodcast.contactin.bio/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

Detailed look into the political and economic spectrum for beginners. Let us know your feedback at https://instagram.com/vina_podcast?igshid=17cfbm8kg75e2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

This episode is our opinion on Prank Shows in Tamil and how problematic they are. Let us know what you feel about this episode. Follow us on Instagram @Vina_Podcast and follow us on Spotify and all other streaming platforms. https://vinapodcast.contactin.bio/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

This episode is a celebration of the lyricist, singer, rapper ARIVU. We discuss about his revolutionary yet politically conscious and rational lyrics and the way he uses his art form to insist equality and love. This is for the love we have for him as an individual and a creator who genuinely aims in creating a just and egalitarian society. Let us know what you feel about this episode. Follow us on Instagram @Vina_Podcast and follow us on Spotify and all other streaming platforms. https://vinapodcast.contactin.bio/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

"Appadi enna thaanga irukku Chennai la? Aaga Ogo nu solreenga?" - A casual chat travelling through the memory lane of Chennai life! Why is it so special! Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

Is Feminism the reason for the recent incident in Lucknow where a Girl slapped a CAB Driver? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

Discussion about the recent medals India won in the Tokyo Olympics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

In between our usual longer detailed episodes, we try a series of episodes under the tag "Sorugals" which are comparatively shorter and on a funnier note. This episode is the first in the series. We speak specifically about the Tamil Proverbs and the supposedly 'scientific/rational reasons' and stories behind them. - Ennenna Solraan Paarunga :D Let us know how you like this episode. Connect with us in our Vina Podcast Page. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and all other streaming Platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

A look at the Casual Casteism in our childhood, schools, home, workplace etc.. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

Freedom of Speech, Censorship, Movies, CBFC, Music, Books, TV, OTT, Social Media, Internet Shut Downs, Reality Shows, Comedies --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

Pa Ranjith - What change has he really brought to the Tamil Cinema Industry in the past decade and is it really worth discussing? Listen to the episode to find out by yourselves. Follow us on instagram: https://instagram.com/vina_podcast?utm_medium=copy_link --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

This episode is a celebration of the songs from Lyricist Vivek. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

A discussion about a controversial topic - the need to normalise Nudity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

A discussion about modern day relationships, expectations, problems etc.. Love and relationships Arranged Marriages Divorce/Break ups Dating Morattu Singles Live In Relationships Open relationships Follow us on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/vina_podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

Ideally we would want to tie every Indian(men) in a chair and make them watch this movie. But this podcast episode is the best we could do.  The Great Indian Kitchen is a must watch movie for all Indian men (#YesAllMen) who make use of the patriarchal society to burden women with unimaginably unfair work load and emotional labour on a daily basis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

Through this episode we discuss what is feminism? how intersection of different oppressions impact people? how caste is a major factor in the Indian Scenario? what is Savarna Feminism and Dalit Feminism? why few efforts like Paava Kadhaigal are shallow and problematic? what other forms of oppression exist? Book suggestions: 1. The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir 2. Pen Yen Adimayaanal by Periyar ( 3. We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

This episode is a discussion of our opinions and point of view about elections in general and the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. We discuss about the various factors that influence this election and we try to analyze the pros and cons of the various coalitions in the current scenario. This is the second part of the entire episode. If you have not listened to the first part, kindly listen to the first episode before listening to the second. Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/vina_podcast?igshid=kpzgko1xtzlc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message

This episode is a discussion about the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. We discuss about various factors which influence the results of elections in Tamil Nadu. Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/vina_podcast?igshid=kpzgko1xtzlc  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vina-podcast/message