Episodes
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12: The Indian Diaspora: A Global Asset for India
India today has one of the world’s largest and most successful “diasporas”, with approximately 30 million expatriate Indians and people of Indian origin living across a wide range of countries. Subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes every week. You can follow us on twitter:...
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11: ‘A billion hearts broken’ after India exits the World Cup
A billion hearts breaking into ‘bits and pieces’ after an unexpected win by New Zealand, knocking out the competition favourites out of the World Cup – leaving fans devastated. Did overconfidence at a rather modest total become India's undoing? Were conditions not assessed to ascertain the...
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10: The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Bollywood
If Bollywood and Alpine landscapes seem like a weird pairing, it may be time to reconsider. It turns out that Bollywood has a long legacy in Switzerland. A Bollywood heroine in a sultry chiffon saree singing and dancing on what looks like a snow-covered mountain somewhere in Switzerland.…
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9: Veg or Non Veg? Vegetarianism in India.
If you’re from India, it isn’t uncommon to be asked in the West if you’re vegetarian. And there’s a reason for that: India has more vegetarians than the rest of the world combined, and the lowest per capita meat consumption of all nations. Subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes…
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8: India vs Pakistan: it’s more than a match, it’s an emotion.
From fair-play Kohli to bail fails and rain delays, a look back at the first half of the Cricket World Cup 2019. Enjoy our second special edition episode as we continue to follow Team India as they climb up to third place on the points table. In this episode Shivani speaks to DJ from the Edges &...
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7: India's Fairness Obsession - not fair but still lovely.
It is no surprise that India has a colourism problem. India’s obsession with fairness is complicated as it is intertwined with its social fabric. Can India shift from the idea of colourism which remains deeply rooted in India’s culture? Listen to find out. Subscribe to receive notifications about...
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6: Team India: ICC World Cup 2019
The ICC World Cup 2019 has started on a high note with India finally beginning their belated campaign, beating South Africa. As a result emotions are running high. Enjoy a special bonus episode of our podcast to celebrate India’s victory over South Africa. In this episode Shivani speaks to Amit...
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5: Doctor, Engineer, Lawyer, or don't bother....
Why is it important for every Indian child to be a Doctor, Engineer or Lawyer? When it comes to careers, Indians have been known to gravitate towards the more lucrative and “safer” fields such as engineering, law and medicine. In this week’s episode, Isha & Shivani explore why Indian parents are...
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4: Arranged Marriage
Ever wondered why so many Indian arranged marriages are successful? This phenomenon of the arranged marriage institution continues to intrigue many people. In this episode, Isha & Shivani talk about the upsides of ‘relinquishing’ choice, deciding somewhat quickly and managing expectations....
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3: Making India Vote: Elections 2019
India is in full election mode - wrapping up a six-week-long campaign season! In this episode, Isha & Shivani discuss the factors that compel India to go and cast that vote! Subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes every week. You can follow us on twitter: @saffronspice_is or just...
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2: IPL Fever
IPL explained - as the entire nation (India) is gripped with IPL fever, here's Saffron Spice's very first episode, where Isha & Shivani will give you a sneak peek into the world of cricket, entertainment and fun. For all the latest IPL updates, the scoops, and experiences from the world of…
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1: Saffron Spice (coming soon!)
Get ready for your new favorite podcast - Saffron Spice with Isha & Shivani! What's better than an engaged conversation about Indian culture with saffron colored glasses and a whole lot of spice? Episodes will be out every week!