On this episode, we talk Elections - not just elections, from the land of the free - United States. We discuss on how things unfolded and how the world reacted to it.

In light of Hathras Incident, we discuss the prevalence of rape as a cultural norm in our society. A culture that places the dignity of a family in their women's virginity, protects perpetrators and forces women to make unreasonable sacrifices inorder to survive. 

Ask the women around you if they have received vulgar messages on online platforms. When they answer "just the usual ones", we have to question ourselves on why and how we have let this be the norm. Why does women have to get their guard up to be in a crowd, go to a theatre or simply step out of their house at night? Why is there is an extra tax on women to travel, visit their friends or stand up for their opinions.  How this culture has also disadvantaged men who have been victims of sexual assault, how it has denied them legal or social support. 

Abolishing Rape culture isn't about feminism - It isn't about men or women. It definitely isn't about sex. It's about justice.

PS: In this episode, we bring you more stories from Instagram than Instagram.

During a pandemic, Social Networks like Instagram, WhatsApp and YouTube define our boundaries of human interaction. 

When these platforms threaten to control us and amidst a rat race push us into radical acts, who can save us? 

and more on this episode on Ootapaathram. 

Joining us are esteemed guests John E Kurien, Christy Benny and Archita Shenoy. 

Special Thanks to John for suggesting this week's topic.

On the heels of moral policing on Samyukta Hedge, we ask our friends their opinions on what women should wear. 

and more on this week's episode of Ootapathram. 

Are foreign reaction channels just another youtube content or should we be careful around them? Do Indians pander to the opinions of foreigners? Can an Indian replicate the success of these foreigners? What makes these reaction channels tick? and more in this episode of Ootapaathram. 

We discuss some themes that have surrounded the death of Susanth Singh Rajput, how we feel these factors contribute to the fabric of society and it's wellness. 

Warning: Discusses themes of suicide and mental illness.

Suicide Prevention Hotline India: 91-9152987821

AASRA: Suicide Prevention and Couselling NGO

SPIF: Suicide Prevention India Foundation

In this episode, we discuss the lessons and drama that unfolded with Ahana Krishna's viral video 'A love letter to cyber bullies'. Along each step, we discuss what went right and some things that went wrong. 

We would like to address this episode to the ones who to the cyber bullied to ensure that your voice is heard. 

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We discuss Geethu Mohandas' Malayalam debut directorial Moothon - The Elder One. We explore the beauty of the Lakshadweep and chaos of Mumbai through the movie and explore each character as they search and yearn for their identity.