India With Jessica episodes
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Episode List
All of our podcast episodes from oldest to most recent.
98 | What Attracted Me to the Hindi Language?
Listen here on Apple Podcasts Listen here on Spotify. "It all started with my college economics class." -Jessica, Episode 98 Why I Chose India: The Real Story Behind My...
97| from Kashmir to Kickboxing – Tajamul Islam with Dr. Sujit Paul
Listen here on Apple Podcasts Listen here on Spotify. "People used to harass my family a lot. But once I started winning, that all stopped" -Tajamul Islam, Episode 97 ...
The Soul Doesn’t Lie with Dr. Sujit Paul
Listen here on Apple Podcasts Listen here on Spotify. "There is nothing called fear. There is only love. There is only learning." -Dr. Sujit Paul, Episode 96 What do you think...
Five Things That Will Break Your Hindi
"People underestimate how important it is to intentionally practice listening in Hindi." -Jessica Kumar, Episode 95 There are 5 common mistakes that most Hindi learners make and...
What No One Tells You About Indian-American Relationships
"The person you marry will change over time. You may be married to 4 or 5 versions of the same person over time. Give that person space to change and grow." -Jessica Kumar,...
3 Ways to Build Bridges with Your indian In-laws
"Showing basic respect in a greeting can go a long way, even if you don't get along." -Jessica Kumar, Episode 93 Most of us could use help in connecting better with our in-laws,...
Real Talk – Indian and American Love
"We Punjabis are passionate people and some Americans may be intimidated by that." -Gunjan Saini Bradshaw, Episode 92 Gunjan Bradshaw Saini and Jessica have a completely...
Multilingual India
"Modernity and the traditions of India are not enemies. -Jessica Kumar, Episode 91 India has an ecosystem of multilingualism. Yet there is an immense pressure to let go of...
Conscious Learning and Online School
"We teach the kids right thinking, self-driven learning and give them the tools to be prepared for the world of tomorrow." -Ms. Lina Ashar, Episode 90 What do kids need to...
5 Weirdest Questions You Will Get Asked in India
"Many people haven't been outside the country, much less their state. You as a foreigner are the farthest representation they may ever get away from their home culture." -Jessica...
Navigating India Respectfully as a Foreigner
"Make sure if you're invited to an Indian event, that you're invited for your merit...not just for your skin tone or your foreign passport." -Jessica Kumar Episode 88 Does India...
Navigating Scams in India with Fluent Hindi
"There is no need to learn many things the travel books teach. You need to first learn practical Hindi that will help you get out of dangerous situations." -Jessica Kumar Episode...
Must Know Phrases for Asking Questions in Hindi
"Asking questions is the single most important skill you can learn in Hindi." -Jessica Kumar Episode 86 In learning to ask questions, you will prepare yourself to have more fluid...
Top 10 Pro Tips for India Travel
"The most dangerous animal in the world is the mosquito. And India is no exception to that." -Jessica Kumar Episode 85 If this is your first trip to India or eighth, this episode...
Navigating the Indian Medical System
If you didn’t grow up in India, this is what you need to know about the Indian medical system.
Predictions for the Future of Indian Podcasting | Indicast Part 2
What predictions do Aditya, Jessica and Abhishek have for the future of Indian podcasting?
Indicast | The Longest Running Podcast in India | Part 1
Jessica goes head to head with Abhishek and Aditya from the Indicast podcast. Part 1.
Kids Hindi Lesson | Things NOT to Say in Hindi
"Never say I DON'T UNDERSTAND. It is a conversation stopper." -Jessica Kumar on Episode 81 What NOT to say in Hindi as a kid! This is an preview from the Kids' Hindi...
Unfair & Lovely | Colorism in India
In Episode 80, Jessica Kumar and Mallika Thoppay take on colorism in South Asian communities.
Mallika shares about her activism and how colorism affects everyone and hurts us all. She works with children in helping them to accept others as they are and stand up for themselves if they are being discriminated against
Best of 2022 | Highlights and Reflections from the Year
"One of the main things I'm grateful for is the number of NRIs I've connected with this year about heritage languages and embracing Indian culture." -Jessica Kumar on Episode 79...