India Migration Now: Podcasts

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India Migration Now (a South East Asia Migration Foundation venture) views migration as an opportunity. Through these podcasts we bring to you stories of migrants, their lives and experiences. We also... more

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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

India Migration Now: Podcasts episodes:

October 16, 2019 IMN EXTRA W/ DR ASHWANI KUMAR
In this episode of IMN Extra, Varun is joined by Dr Ashwani Kumar from the School of Development Studies at TISS, Mumbai. Dr Kumar has written some of the most cited reports on migration and elections. In a wide-ranging and instructive discussion, we cover election and welfare, the ethical dimensions of migrant voting and the nature of voting rights in India.
Produced by Nakul Aggarwal
Theme Track from Kenji Kawai’s Ghost In The Shell (Original Soundtrack)
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56min
September 07, 2019 IMN Extra with Rejimon Kuttappan
In this episode of IMN Extra, Varun (IMN Founder) sits down with Rejimon Kuttappan. Rejimon is a journalist based in Kerala. His writing on Gulf migration has featured in The Wire, Reuters, The Caravan amongst other reputed publications. He is also the India-Arab Gulf Senior Investigator for UK-headquartered Equidem Research and Consulting. The discussion covers Rejimon's experiences as a migrant journalist writing about migrants in the Gulf and details his eventual expulsion to India.
Produced by Nakul Aggarwal
Theme Track from Kenji Kawai’s Ghost In The Shell (Original Soundtrack)
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20min
September 07, 2019 Indian Elections and Migrant Voting
In this episode, Varun (IMN Founder) is joined by Dr Ashwini Kumar (TISS, Mumbai), Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay (who was until recently, Secretary of Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs). The podcasts also feature various migrant voices describing their hopes and aspirations regarding the elections. Issues of election and migrant welfare, solutions for migrant voting and immigrant voting rights also discussed, as election season reaches fever pitch in India.
Produced by Nakul Aggarwal
Theme and Background Music: Aphex Twin
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16min
September 07, 2019 Immigration to India
Varun (IMN Founder/Lead) is joined by IMN advisor, Dr Meera Sethi, Dr Ranjana Kumari (Director, Centre for Social Research) and Dr Thomas Huddleston (Research Director, Migration Policy Group). We discuss immigration into Indian, the Indian immigration policy framework, the plight of Bangladeshi and Rohingyas immigrants and explore how to benchmark immigrant integration policy?
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17min
September 05, 2019 IMN Extra with Dilip Ratha
Varun (IMN Founder/Lead) sits down with Dr Dilip Ratha. Originally, a migrant from rural Orissa, Dilip is a world-renowned authority on international migration, remittances and development. He founded and now heads KNOMAD, a global knowledge hub on migration housed within the World Bank.
We talk about international migration trends in the developing world, the role of policy, implications for development, remittances and Pico Iyer! It was an absolute treat listening to Dilip and we hope to have him back in future episodes.
Produced by Nakul Aggarwal
Theme Track from Kenji Kawai’s Ghost In The Shell (Original Soundtrack)
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23min
August 23, 2019 Female Migration from India
In this Episode, Varun (IMN Founder and Lead) is joined by the venerable social activist Dr Sister Lissy Joseph (National Workers Movement) and Salima, a tailor who was forced to return from Saudi Arabia. We discuss the issues faced by women migrants in the Gulf and potential remedies.
Produced by Nakul Aggarwal
Music by Pantha Du Prince (Black Prince)
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12min
August 12, 2019 IMN Extra with Simran Chawla
In this episode of India Migration Extra, Varun (IMN founder) is joined by Simran Chawla, the author of a timely and fascinating book, Searching for Home: Stories of Indians Living Abroad. We discuss good and bad migrant storytelling, NRIs connection with India, the greater Indian civilization and Italian cheese. You can get Simran's book on Amazon and all major online stores.
Produced by Nakul Aggarwal
Theme Track from Kenji Kawai’s Ghost In The Shell (Original Soundtrack)
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17min
August 04, 2019 IMN One Year Special Podcast
In this 1-year anniversary special episode, Varun Aggarwal (IMN Founder) reflects on a year of podcasts. We feature guests from all walks of migrant lives looking at immigration, emigration and internal migration in India. We look forward to bringing you more insights and perspectives from the world of migration in the coming year. Until then please consider supporting us by making a donation here: https://bit.ly/2NM2HqZ

Produced by Nakul Aggarwal
Theme Track from Kenji Kawai’s Ghost In The Shell (Original Soundtrack)
*IMN is a South East Migration Foundation venture, based out of Bombay, since Feb 2018.
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25min
July 30, 2019 International Migration from India
Varun(IMN Founder/Lead)is joined by IMN team researchers Nikhil Panicker and Priyansha Singh, newest IMN advisors Dr Meera Sethi, and Dr Didar Singh from Oakland, California, and IMN research collaborator, Nikhil Saifullah. We profile Indian emigration and emigration policy.
Produced by Nakul Aggarwal
Theme Track: Happy Cycling by the Boards of Canada.
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21min
July 14, 2019 IMN Extra Podcast w/ Dr Binod Khadria
In this episode of IMN Extra, Varun (IMN Founder) is joined by renowned migration expert, Dr Binod Khadria (formerly Professor of Economics at JNU, Delhi). The issue of Bangladeshi immigrants in Assam (where Dr Khadria is from) and West Bengal is discussed extensively and many possible solutions (a rarity for this issue) are explored.
Produced by Nakul Aggarwal
Theme Track from Kenji Kawai’s Ghost In The Shell (Original Soundtrack)
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26min

FAQs about India Migration Now: Podcasts:

How many episodes does India Migration Now: Podcasts have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.