Salma is a Tamil author, poet, politician and activist. Her novel மனாமியங்கள் published in 2017 was translated to English by Meena Kandasamy and published as Women, Dreaming. The book takes you into the inner world of women, women who have little opportunity to experience the world outside. Salma spoke to us of the escape books have provided, her desire for freedom and how she transgressed the boundaries laid down for her. Plus a reading from her book. 

This episode was edited and produced by Samyuktha Varma. Our Senior Producer is Menaka Raman. Our Sound producer is Yashwanth Vinay. Our Associate Producer is Ashrita Achar. City of Women is executive produced, hosted, and written by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. City of Women is a Vaaka Media production.

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Where do you find those moments of sweet solitude? Adrija shares some of hers. 

Thanks to Adrija for sharing her story with us!

Thank you to Adrijia recording this conversation. 

This episode was edited and produced by Samyuktha Varma. Our Lead Producer is Menaka Raman. Our Sound producer is Yashwanth Vinay. Our Associate Producer is Ashrita Achar. City of Women is executive produced, hosted, and written by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. City of Women is a Vaaka Media production.

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From hostel gates to Chamanlal: two women talk about their night outs in college. A weekly ritual that begins with deciding where to go and that ends with an unfurling on the dance floor.  

Thanks to Yashaswini and Priyadarshini. 

Priyadarshini Gogoi was a guest producer on the episode. Ashrita Achar edited and produced this episode. Menaka Raman is our Senior Producer. Yashwanth Vinay is our Sound producer. Ashrita Achar is our Associate Producer. City of Women is executive produced, hosted, and written by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. City of Women is a Vaaka Media production.

Music used in this episode: Moving Ahead by Derek Stephens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), Zisko Disco Loop by Zagi2 (CC BY-NC 4.0), Delhi Metro Announcements by Kalhan (CC0), Angel Reveal by MarknKris1996 (CC0). 

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For some women, their world is confined to what lies inside the four walls of their home and their dreams to what others tell them they can and cannot do. A son looks back on his mother’s love for sport and the moment it found expression in a neighbour’s home, and the victories and defeats which became a metaphor for her own unsung talents and missed opportunities.

Thanks to Ayan Biswas for sharing his story with us. 

This episode was edited and produced by Radhika Viswanathan. Our Lead Producer is Menaka Raman. Our Sound producer is Yashwanth Vinay. Our Associate Producer is Ashrita Achar. City of Women is executive produced, hosted, and written by Samyuktha Varma and Radhika Viswanathan. City of Women is a Vaaka Media production.

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Literature has always been a source of joy and inspiration for us at City of Women and we wanted to find a way to express that love. We bring to you a new kind of episode in which we talk to and hear from authors about certain moments in their books that explore how women inhabit the cities they live in.

In this episode we hear from Shrayana Bhattacharya, author of Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh about fights, friendship and the fandom of Shah Rukh.   

This episode was edited and produced by Radhika Viswanathan. Our Lead Producer is Menaka Raman. Our Sound producer is Yashwanth Vinay. Our Associate Producer is Ashrita Achar. City of Women is executive produced, hosted, and written by Samyuktha Varma and Radhika Viswanathan. City of Women is a Vaaka Media production.

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Freezing water, bathrooms from hell and bras designed to torture. Being a part of the National Cadet Corps isn’t fun and games. But there’s also camaraderie, exploration and certain kind of freedom. Two former cadets reminisce (and sing) about their NCC days. 

Thank you to Abhirami and Swarna for recording this conversation. 

This episode was edited and produced by Radhika Viswanathan. Our Lead Producer is Menaka Raman. Our Sound producer is Yash Vinay. Our Associate Producer is Ashrita Achar. City of Women is executive produced, hosted, and written by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma. City of Women is a Vaaka Media production.

Music: Lips by Plurabelle (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) and Even Happy Day (ID 595) by Lobo Loco  (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

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A summer afternoon, a terrace and laundry = Afternoon Delight. 

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How many round trips can a woman take before people notice and take offence?  

Today on City of Women Minis: Bus 618. 

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Can a lifetime of insecurities and shame disappear in 10 seconds?  

Today on City of Women Minis: Puppy Shame. 

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‘Such’ things don’t happen in First class. Or don’t they?

Today on City of Women Minis: First Class. 

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