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Postcards

Postcards

By: Nikunj Agarwal
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Postcards, Your passport to all things people, policy, and politics! Postcards is a platform dedicated to discussing topics often overlooked or underrepresented in mainstream media. Each episode is a one-on-one journey with a guest, designed to engage everyone—from policy experts to those simply curious about the world around them. Dive into conversations that amplify unheard voices, explore transformative ideas, and spark meaningful change.Nikunj Agarwal Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Hidden struggles of refugees and the fight for dignity with Roshan Melwani | Postcards Series | #05
    Apr 19 2025

    "When you have to move out of your childhood home and find yourself in a new place, it is not just the physical home you have left behind but many small aspects of it that you have stepped away from.” It is not just the walls but the daily comforts, the echoes of memories and the space of safety that made it ‘home’.


    Postcards brings to you yet another powerful episode on displacement and rehabilitation. At the intersection of displacement, gender and climate change, the episode discusses how migration is not just one linear story.


    In this evocative episode, we explore the layered realities of displacement and rehabilitation with Roshan Melwani, a policy officer, fierce human rights advocate and refugee lawyer. Roshan takes us through the ‘in-between’ spaces that define the refugee experience. These ‘half-spaces’, as he calls them, are filled with uncertainty, instability, and quiet endurance. As we follow Roshan’s journey of navigating the ‘spectrum of grey’ we unpack what it means to belong when your sense of home is continually in flux. His story weaves through themes of loss, identity, mistrust, and the emotional toll of navigating unfamiliar terrains — all while carrying the weight of systemic exclusion. He voices out:

    1. The experience of discomfort that he felt growing up as a person who had to constantly move due to socio-economic and cultural factors.

    2. How a sense of community and belongingness helped in creating a safe space for him.

    3. The challenges of social acceptance and unfairness faced by asylum seekers.

    4. The economic benefits that refugees bring to the country and

    5. How international collaboration and reorientation of policy structures and legal systems could help address the holistic needs of refugees.


    This episode urges listeners to expand their empathy, listen deeply, and to make space for stories from those who come from different walks of life.


    Hi and welcome to Postcards- your passport to people, policy and politics! We're a platform dedicated to discussing topics often overlooked or underrepresented in mainstream media. With a commitment to amplifying diverse voices and perspectives, we offer a systemic insight into unseen voices and unheard stories.

    📅 Recording Date: March 3rd 2025


    📌 Don’t miss this episode! Subscribe, share, and join the dialogue. Because seeking safety is a right, not a privilege.

    To know more about us and what Postcards represents, visit the link below:

    🔗 https://postcards-community.notion.site/postcards101

    Team

    🎙 Host: Nikunj Agarwal

    🎤 Guest: Roshan Melwani

    📖 Research: Manya Trivedi

    🎬 Production: Arjun S R, Sukhman Sandhu, Ayush Verma

    📱 Social Media: Anjali Luthra, Vedita Saraswat , Zainab Qureshi

    🌍 Community: Nandini Bhusri, Suneha Majumder

    📝 Content & Media Mentors: Shaiza, Shafali Chadha, Chanty Tieb


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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Pehchaan: A Story of Identity, Love, and Intersectionality in Feminism with Disha Sethi | Postcards Series | #04
    Feb 22 2025

    Pehchaan: A Story of Identity, Love, and Intersectionality in Feminism 🎙

    What does feminism truly stand for in an era of growing polarization? Who gets to define it, and who gets left out? In this episode of Postcards, we sit down with Disha Sethi, a fierce advocate for intersectional feminism, to unravel the complexities of gender justice in a world shaped by caste, class, and culture.

    From historic struggles to modern-day activism, from misconceptions about feminism to the fight for true inclusivity—we explore how gender equality intersects with deeper social structures. Disha sheds light on:

    ✅ The real meaning of intersectional feminism✅ How caste, religion, and socio-economic status shape gender struggles✅ The challenges of making feminism inclusive for queer and disabled individuals✅ The role of men in dismantling patriarchal structures✅ How grassroots movements are reclaiming feminism from elite spaces

    🔥 Expect thought-provoking insights, untold histories, and a conversation that challenges the mainstream narrative on feminism.

    📅 Recording Date: 8th February 2025

    📌 Don’t miss this episode! Subscribe, share, and join the dialogue. Because feminism isn’t just for some—it’s for everyone.


    To know more about us and what Postcards represents, visit the link below:


    https://postcards-community.notion.site/postcards101


    Team

    Host: Nikunj Agarwal

    Guest: Disha Sethi

    Research: Vanshika, Gizelle, Aaliya, Isha

    Production: Arjun, Ayush

    Social Media: Anjani, Mehak, Anjali, Samruddhi

    Community: Manya , Sukhman

    Content & Media Mentors: Shaiza, Shafali, Chanty


    #PostcardsPodcast #IntersectionalFeminism #GenderJustice #InclusiveFeminism #SocialEquity #EqualityForAll


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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Behind the Green Curtain: Climate Policy and Social Equity with Lucilla Dias | Postcards Series | #3
    Feb 8 2025

    🌿 Behind the Green Curtain: Climate Policy and Social Equity 🎙


    Who really benefits from climate policies? Who gets left behind? In this episode of Postcards, we pull back the curtain on the intersection of climate action and social justice with Lucilla Dias, a passionate advocate for environmental equity.


    From carbon markets to greenwashing, from frontline communities to corporate accountability—we unpack how policies meant to save the planet can sometimes deepen inequalities. Lucilla shares eye-opening insights on:


    ✅ How climate policies impact marginalized communities

    ✅ The hidden costs of green transitions

    ✅ The power dynamics in global climate negotiations

    ✅ The role of grassroots movements in shaping a just future


    🔥 Expect bold insights, real stories, and a deep dive into the fight for a fair and sustainable world.


    📅 Recording Date: 25th December 2025


    📌 Tune in now on Spotify and be part of the conversation! Let’s rethink climate policy together—because a greener future starts with justice for all. 🌍✨


    To know more about us and what Postcards represents, visit the link below:


    https://postcards-community.notion.site/postcards101


    Team

    Host: Nikunj Agarwal

    Guest: Anish Gawande

    Research: Vanshika, Gizelle, Aaliya, Isha

    Production: Arjun, Ayush

    Social Media: Anjani, Mehak, Anjali, Samruddhi

    Community: Manya

    Content & Media Mentors: Shaiza, Shafali, Chanty



    Music-


    1. Epic Inspirational Hip-Hop by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Motivation

    Creator- Infraction - No Copyright Music


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    1 hr and 42 mins
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