In the first time of Chai Noon history I’m (Hanik) will be trying to make the podcast be relevant. This is a more unusual episode and should return to normal service next week. With the first adaptation of the book to screen is coming to the screen this weekend on the BBC, I thought I should share with you my thoughts on the book. What the story is…

On this week's #episode, Hanik welcomes long time friend Rahul (@rahuldowlath) onto the podcast. After a brief conversation about #covid situation in #SouthAfrica and how Rahul is doing in #lockdown, you get to hear about how #indian #durban is from someone else. From the iconic #chatsworth gold tooth, to #bunnychow by the beach. Rahul shares stori…

In this episode, Hanik talks to Ragoth about his website, The Cumin Club, an Indian meal delivery service. Ragoth talks about the struggles, the rewards, and most importantly, the food as he discusses his vision and his process of innovating Indian meal services. A really fantastic conversation that we hope you enjoy, and please check out The Cumin…

In this week's episode, Hanik speaks to Tani Khara, a PhD student at the University of Technology Sydney. Hanik and Tani have an academic talk about food in India and India's vegetarian roots. They look at regional differences, differences in caste, class, and what the future of the Indian diet looks like. Tani also talks about sustainable diets an…

This week, Hanik speaks to Samina about what it's like to be a Desi in multiple countries. She shares her experience of being able to view Desi culture from the UK, the Netherlands, and Pakistan. An episode about reflection on what is to be Desi, interspersed with food and Samina making fun of Hanik. Check out Samina here: https://www.instagram.com…

This week Hanik and our guest Saffy (@dearbrowngirl) talk about Bend it Like Beckham and whether or not it's dated. The conversation moves onto Saffy's blog on intersectional feminism and her explaining how she first explored it. Of course, the conversation eventually devolves into food talk. Check out Saffy here: https://www.instagram.com/dearbrow…

Time to see how much we've learned after 35 episodes. Spoiler, one of us has not learned very much at all. Please give a rating/feedback if you have any ideas for future shows, what we can improve on, and if you have any suggestions for guests! Please email us, or leave a Facebook comment, and leave reviews on Podchaser or on Apple podcasts: https:…

We learn each other's deepest secrets, what we look for in a girl, and what we think about each other in this very scientific and peer-reviewed music quiz. Let us know what you think and parts 2&3 coming soon! Please give a rating/feedback if you have any ideas for future shows, what we can improve on, and if you have any suggestions for guests! Pl…

In this episode, we welcome Sanchi back on the show to update us on the state of Mumbai in lockdown. We discuss Whatsapp recipes, who's better, mental states, and Sanchi's new podcast, the Amplify podcast. We hope you enjoy! Check out Sanchi's stuff here: linktr.ee/amplifypodcast Please give a rating/feedback if you have any ideas for future shows,…

One Saturday evening, Kiran was somehow convinced to watch a Bollywood film. This is that experience. Let us know if you want us to watch other movies! Please give a rating/feedback if you have any ideas for future shows, what we can improve on, and if you have any suggestions for guests! Please email us, or leave a Facebook comment, and leave revi…

We got to talk to Ayan Sanyal of Kolkata Chai Co. in NYC. We talk about Chai, new ideas and recipes, and the process of opening a business about Chai in the USA. We also talk about the innovations that he's made to the business in the midst of a global pandemic, and how they are trying to get by in this tough time. A really fun conversation with a …

In this episode, we're joined by Diya, a teenage activist organizer in India. We talk to her about her interest in activism, her struggles with organizing, and the acceptance she's received as she's worked to grow her organization. We also talk about some of the more troubling issues that are developing in India especially in regards to Sinophobia.…

In this episode we talk to Natasha, a YouTube cook specializing in Trinidadian cuisine. We talk about her rise in subscribers in followers, some of the ins and outs of Trini cooking, and her Indian influences. We also talk about her future cookbook plans and her advice for any content creators. Our first food guest is a good one, and it most certai…

We have HSSN, a Pakistani-Canadian R&B artist on to discuss his latest single, his influences, and his process of writing. We also discuss his side wedding business, sports, comfort foods, and more. Listen to "Enough" HSSN's latest single here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1n4bx4pkaYdazpv7cRzORr Find HSSN Here: https://www.hssnmusic.com/ https://…

We talked to Simran of the Indiapendent podcast. We talked to her about her story, her upbringing and gave us a different perspective on growing up queer as a Desi. We also talked about her vision for her podcast, and how she wants to build a safe community to encourage people who feel like outsiders to open up and be accepted. A big thanks to Simr…

Hanik talks about Diwali, Kiran talks about a Hindi movie he actually liked (Andhadhun, apologies for the butchered pronunication), and more food talk as usual. A shorter recap episode as Chai Noon hits 11 episodes! Please give a rating/feedback if you have any ideas for future shows and what we can improve on! Follow us on Social Media! Website: h…

We talk about growing up Hindu and our experiences with religion in general. We also discuss why Kiran left and why Hanik went back. Please give a rating/feedback if you have any ideas for future shows and what we can improve on! Follow us on Social Media! Website: https://www.hpkotecha.com/chai-noon Email: chainoonshow@gmail.com FB: https://www.fa…

With China and the NBA possibly breaking up with each other, we wonder if basketball can take hold in India. Kiran gets educated in rugby and cricket much to Hanik's chagrin. We also wonder why there isn't a global India sports superstar and how that affects representation and reputation. Also included in this episode: random entertainment and food…

With the holiday season approaching, we talk about the differences between Western holidays and Indian holidays (Navaratri, Diwali, and Holi) and what some of our family traditions are. We also talk about the madness of Indian weddings, and what traditions we might pass down ourselves. Please give a rating/feedback if you have any ideas for future …

We talk about dating and our experiences. Is there a difference in who you gravitate towards being brown? Why is dating so tricky for some guys to get started? What should you put in a dating profile? We also talk about our worst dates and a drunk Hanik shares the story of the infamous "Rice Girl" (1:00:00). Please give a rating/feedback if you hav…

The Food Episode! The first appearance of Hanik, the new cohost! We talk about food, its influence, cooking, memories and our favorites. Warning: This episode may induce hunger and the sudden urge to call relatives to get their secret recipes. Please give a rating/feedback if you have any ideas for future shows and what we can improve on! Follow us…