N.R.I (Not Really Indian)

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We are now beginning season 2 of NRI. Thank you very much for supporting us and sorry for ghosting you guys. Today, we just wanted update everyone and let you get an understanding of what our next episodes could possibly look like. To stay up to date, make sure you follow @2krishnas on Instagram!!

So in this episode we finally tackle the topic that has been referenced in multiple episodes! Arrange Marriage!! We talk about the good aspect and bad aspects. But above all we delve into the intricacies of marriage and the history of marriage and what Arrange Marriage stems from. Either way, this has always been one of our favorite topics to discuss and debate so let us know if you want more. 

Instagram: @2krishnas

In this episode we explore sustainability, business and consumerism. As a case study we follow Powered By Plant, a sustainable beauty company, and the start up company of our wonderful co-host Krishna Apoorva aka Singapore Krishna. We also have her co-founder, Ramya Ramesh, joining us in this episode, as we dive into veganism, sustainability and how these two fresh grads found their niche in the sustainability industry and what their goals, moving forward are. Ramya also has an interesting vegan foodstagram and tiktok. Be sure to check out both Powered By Plant and Ramya's handles below.

PoweredByPlant:

Website- https://thepoweredbyplant.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

Instagram- @thepoweredbyplant

Tik Tok- @poweredbyplant

Ramya Ramesh:

Tik Tok- @ramyatreat

Instagram- @foodmakesyouglow

This episode was inspired by an incident where NASA posted an internship promotion where one of their interns took a photo with Hindu Idols on her desk. The result was a bunch of Hinduphobic twitter comments. NASA still has yet to say anything about it. Today, we talk about what our experience growing up Hindu outside of India has been like and how we learned to navigate our religion and staying true to our faith. 

Special thanks to all our new listeners! If you haven't already, please subscribe and be sure to follow our Instagram handle: @2krishnas.

On this episode we talk with Suman Mangu about his journey as a musician and where his inspirations come from, and what his next moves are, now that Anthe is finished...Turns out there's more coming to Anthe....like a female version

Suman Mangu:

IG- @sumanmangu

Spotify- Suman Mangu

Youtube - Suman Mangu

Krishna Upadhyayula(Anthe Female Version Singer):

IG - @kissan.jams

On this episode we have our very first guest, Sandilya aka Sandy from Soda With Sandy. We talk about how we express ourselves as NRIs and how we find our voices, as well as other fun things...like how to spit game...

So in this episode, we do a small dive into the experience of being Indian in Singapore. We touch up on government, media and social forms of racism that comes with it. Here are some articles for more info:

https://coconuts.co/singapore/lifestyle/xiaxue-deletes-racist-posts-cites-past-sexual-assault-to-vilify-group-b

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49205225

https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/local-youtubers-rap-video-on-racism-not-acceptable-shanmugam

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=794769911407428&t=44

https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/06/08/beyond-accusations-of-preying-on-chinese-girls-video-creator-highlights-longstanding-racism-against-minorities-in-spore/

https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/police-investigating-after-woman-filmed-striking-gong-neighbour-carried-out-hindu-prayers

Every Hindu household knows that astrology plays a role in decisions. Today, we look back at some of our stories and dissect the reality behind them. 

As NRIs, boundaries are highly essential and highly difficult to work with. In this episode, we decide to delve into the idea of boundaries, what they mean to us and what life has taught us about proper boundaries. We also touch up on actionable steps to start setting them for yourself.