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.

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.

Mohalle Ki Baatein is a show which brings day-to-day stories from the community with an aim to keep the community members updated with their latest needs. This includes motivational stories, new opportunities etc. Episode producer Faryal Jan Azimi, is a 23 year old graduate woman residing in Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar. She is passionate about make up art. Faryal aspires to become a reporter.

Episode 2: Afghan woman teaches Dari language to Indians. 

"There are too much similarities between Dari and Hindi language. Words like 'Mushkil, 'Zyada; 'Sarkari', 'Tanha', 'lekin', and there are many words which are similar in both the languages."

Host Faryal talks with Laila about her journey in teaching Dari language in India. She interviews Laila about her experience, achievements and hurdles in starting her teaching process in India. Faryal also talks with one of her students about her journey in learning Dari.

Mohalle Ki Baatein 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.

Babli Ka Show (Babli’s show) is a show with stories, songs and poetry. It is a space for the community to express creatively through audio art. Episode producer Nandini is a class 12th student who lives at Tajpur Pahari in Badarpur. She is a chirpy person who likes to share stories.

Episode 7: Saath ke wo din! Apne school ki yaadein.

"Shuruati LKG class me mile the, sabhi naye naye aur masoom hi dikh rahe the; Lekin jaise jaise samay beeta aur kaksha badhi sabhi apna asli roop saamne laane me peeche nahi hate."

Episode producer Nandini reminisces her school days, good and bad memories and shares about her the hardship of leaving the place she has spent her thirteen years in. 

Babli Ka Showis 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 Tamana Haidri is a girl in her twenties who migrated from Afghanistan to India. She is a creative person who likes to read and write.

Episode 17: War is World

"War bears inside of you when you are fighting to achieve your dreams and goals."

Host Tamana shares her understanding of war, its impact on the lives of the migrants and how a human is living with war.

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.

Mohalle Ki Baatein is a show which brings day-to-day stories from the community with an aim to keep the community members updated with their latest needs. This includes motivational stories, new opportunities etc. Episode producer Anamika, is a 12th standard student who lives at Tajpur Pahari in Badarpur. She aims to study Psychology in future and focuses on self care.

Episode 1: 12th ke students ke liye CUET se judi jaankari.

"We are the first batch to go through the exam and there is no format for it or study materials, even our school teachers are confused about it, so i am bit scared for the exam."

Host Anamika talks with girls who are appearing for the CUET exam regarding their anxiety and fear for the exam. She gives details about the CUET entrance form and the exam format.

Mohalle Ki Baatein 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.

Zyada Bolne Wali Aurtein (Women Who Talk Too Much) is a show about women and by women. It showcases their desires and dreams, questioning the limits imposed on them by society -  and explores what gender equality and freedom means. 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 11: Journey of a woman driver

"Riding a vehicle feels like i am flying without feathers."

Host Deepika talks with Omkari to learn about her 12 year journey in the field of driving. She drives 2 wheeler to 6 wheeler vehicles. Omkari's journey of becoming a driver with responding to society, managing her family and fighting the income gap, she now trains young women to drive.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Zyada Bolne Wali Aurtein is one of 7 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Free/dem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahari and other urban slums in and around Delhi. The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They 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 that discusses issues that are often sidelined by the mainstream but that cause much disruption and anxiety among young people like masculinity, caste etc. Episode producer Swati, a 12th standard student from Tajpur Pahadi  dreams of being a teacher. She joined Freedem to learn to use the smartphone and is interested in producing community films on Women Empowerment related issues.

Episode 16: Can men raise hands on women in anger?

"Purush ki maar sehna galat baat hai"

Host Swati takes opinion of men and women in her community on weather anger can become an excuse to raise hands on women. What if women does the same?

Azad Lab is one of 6 shows produced as part of the Free/Dem Community Podcasts, the online avatar of the Freedem WhatsApp Radio run by community members of Tajpur Pahadi and other urban slums in and around Delhi. The shows are built around ideas of gender equity, love, freedom of expression, human rights and justice. Through the podcasts, community members discuss as well as share their lived realities. They 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.