The Ideosync Podcast

Adrishya is a 20 episode series on Digital Media and Information Literacy (DMIL) produced in 2021. The science fiction drama is based in space where planet Mars has been affected by a mysterious disease and surviving cyborgs find shelter in a barren planet ‘Adrishya.’ They get a chance to establish a social and political system.

Each episode of the Adrishya drama series  is designed to address an important MIL issue. The 15 mins drama is followed by a 10 mins interactive discussion. 

The series is part of Ideosync’s  ‘On Air and Fact Checked’ Initiative where over 20 partner Community Radio stations participated in broadcasting interactive Fact Checking and Media Information and Literacy content after intensive training and collaboration. 

Adrishya is a 20 episode series on Digital Media and Information Literacy (DMIL) produced in 2021. The science fiction drama is based in space where planet Mars has been affected by a mysterious disease and surviving cyborgs find shelter in a barren planet ‘Adrishya.’ They get a chance to establish a social and political system.

Each episode of the Adrishya drama series  is designed to address an important MIL issue. The 15 mins drama is followed by a 10 mins interactive discussion. 

The series is part of Ideosync’s  ‘On Air and Fact Checked’ Initiative where over 20 partner Community Radio stations participated in broadcasting interactive Fact Checking and Media Information and Literacy content after intensive training and collaboration. 

Adrishya is a 20 episode series on Digital Media and Information Literacy (DMIL) produced in 2021. The science fiction drama is based in space where planet Mars has been affected by a mysterious disease and surviving cyborgs find shelter in a barren planet ‘Adrishya.’ They get a chance to establish a social and political system.

Each episode of the Adrishya drama series  is designed to address an important MIL issue. The 15 mins drama is followed by a 10 mins interactive discussion. 

The Episode focuses on freedom to debate and offer critique through the use of social media. It also brings in issues around ban on debates, censorship, and laws regarding freedom of speech on the internet.

The series is part of Ideosync’s  ‘On Air and Fact Checked’ Initiative where over 20 partner Community Radio stations participated in broadcasting interactive Fact Checking and Media Information and Literacy content after intensive training and collaboration. 

Adrishya is a 20 episode series on Digital Media and Information Literacy (DMIL) produced in 2021. The science fiction drama is based in space where planet Mars has been affected by a mysterious disease and surviving cyborgs find shelter in a barren planet ‘Adrishya.’ They get a chance to establish a social and political system.

Each episode of the Adrishya drama series is designed to address an important MIL issue. The 15 mins drama is followed by a 10 mins interactive discussion.

EPISODE 5: Social Media

The episode discusses  benefits of social media but also suggests being cautious of the information shared on it, and the ethics one must follow while posting something online. It also debates the business potential of social media as well as the positive and negative consequences of that including conversations around media ownership.

The series is part of Ideosync’s  ‘On Air and Fact Checked’ Initiative where over 20 partner Community Radio stations participated in broadcasting interactive Fact Checking and Media Information and Literacy content after intensive training and collaboration. 

Adrishya is a 20 episode series on Digital Media and Information Literacy (DMIL) produced in 2021. The science fiction drama is based in space where planet Mars has been affected by a mysterious disease and surviving cyborgs find shelter in a barren planet ‘Adrishya.’ They get a chance to establish a social and political system.

Each episode of the Adrishya drama series  is designed to address an important MIL issue. The 15 mins drama is followed by a 10 mins interactive discussion.

EPISODE 4: Coming of the Internet

The episode discusses the ethics of keeping information and entertainment separate, News, broadcasting and technologies  and impact on people’s understanding of their realities. 

The series is part of Ideosync’s  ‘On Air and Fact Checked’ Initiative where over 20 partner Community Radio stations participated in broadcasting interactive Fact Checking and Media Information and Literacy content after intensive training and collaboration. 

Adrishya is a 20 episode series on Digital Media and Information Literacy (DMIL) produced in 2021. The science fiction drama is based in space where planet Mars has been affected by a mysterious disease and surviving cyborgs find shelter in a barren planet ‘Adrishya.’ They get a chance to establish a social and political system.

Each episode of the Adrishya drama series  is designed to address an important MIL issue. The 15 mins drama is followed by a 10 mins interactive discussion.

EPISODE 3: Media Ownership

Adrishya is a 20 episode series on Digital Media and Information Literacy (DMIL) produced in 2021. The science fiction drama is based in space where planet Mars has been affected by a mysterious disease and surviving cyborgs find shelter in a barren planet ‘Adrishya.’ They get a chance to establish a social and political system.

Each episode of the Adrishya drama series  is designed to address an important MIL issue. The 15 mins drama is followed by a 10 mins interactive discussion.

EPISODE 2: Role Of Media

Azad Lab (Free To Speak) is a show which discusses issues that are often sidelined by the mainstream but are a cause for much anxiety for young people; Topics include puberty, masculinity, caste, marriage, love, democracy, freedoms etc. Episode producer Pihu, (name changed as the hosts wants to maintain anonymity) has completed her exam for the 12th standard. She is vocal on issues of gender discrimination happening in her community, Tajpur Pahari. She wants to make a positive change in the attitude of her community members by making podcasts on gender centric issues and works towards initiating dialogue on the issues inside her community by playing the podcast during audio chaupals. 

Episode 19: Ladka Aur Ladki Me Bhedbhaav. 

“In financial distress my elder brother tries to control us but doesn't take responsibility for us.”

Host Pihu through her story explains that society should not discriminate between girls and boys. She puts forth the dynamics between her siblings and the responsibilities shared between them to explain her opinion. 

Azad Lab is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Free/Dem WhatsApp Radio run by women and girls from urban margins of Delhi.   The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts community members discuss and share their lived realities. The Free/Dem Community Podcasts are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.

Azad Lab (Free To Speak) is a show which discusses issues that are often sidelined by the  mainstream but are  a cause for much anxiety for young people; Topics include  puberty, masculinity, caste, marriage, love, democracy, freedoms  etc. Episode producer Deepika is a young woman pursuing commerce from Delhi University who lives in Tajpur Pahari. She aims to become a teacher. She is an opinionated woman who raises voice for any injustice she encounters on her way. 

Episode 18: Bhasha Ke Aadhar Par Bhed Bhaav

"Bhasha ek bat karne ka zariya hai, use kisi ko judge karne ka tareeka na banaye."

Host Deepika shares her friend's experience of facing judgment because of the language. She shares her own experience of facing hurdles and discrimination because of a language. 

Azad Lab is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Free/Dem WhatsApp Radio run by women and girls  from urban margins of Delhi.   The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts community members discuss and share their lived realities. The Free/Dem Community Podcasts  are produced under Ideosync's FREE/DEM initiative, which provides marginalized communities - especially women and migrants - a platform to amplify their narratives and stories using audio and video.