Swimming Against the Tide (with Lou Lou van Damme)
In the Pallani Hills at Isla's Ridge, the Grand Damme of 'swimming against the tide' sat down with Sandip for a cup of tea.
Dispatches from Kolkata
Every week NPR contributor (and former San Franciscian) Sandip Roy brings you a little taste of the 'new India' – a letter home from his other home.
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The Last Queen of Bengal
Queer histories often seem to exist in a vacuum. As if it all started with Stonewall in New York or Harvey Milk in San Francisco. But queer people existed long before then, trying to carve out their space in the world.
Summer of the Egg
There's a current trend in Bengal called "Deem therapy," but while it's a great pleasure for the public at the moment, Sandip wonders when the yolk will run out.
Ratha Yatra (Chariot Festival)
Last week was Rath Yatra, the chariot festival in India. Sandip hops aboard and takes us on a trip to revive a once thriving system of tansit in Kolkata.
American Dream
On the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, Sandip Roy reflects on what then "American Dream" means to him.
Obscene Vulgarity
A controversy over a 4,500 year old "Dancing Girl" once again raises the question over what constitutes obscenity and vulgarity. Sandip Roy covers his eyes and looks into the situation.
Mural of Pride
Even as corporates and multinationals move away from DEI policies that once made June an explosion of rainbow, LGBT lives are not going back into the closet. Sandip Roy visits and old tattered building in Mumbai to explain.
I Too Sing America
As the Whitehouse lawn showcases one very specific version of America, Sandip speaks with someone who has another version.
Slots or Beethoven?
It's the "controvery over public art" game show again, this time in Kolkata. Sandip Roy kicks it around for us.
A Home in the Himalaya
Sandip talks with author Anuradha Roy about her home in the Himalayas and how they've witnessed firsthand the effects of climate change.
Paash Baalish
They say you cannot ever go home again but as long as there is a paash baalish you can come pretty close. what IS a Paash Baalish? Sandip Roy explains.