Five Indian podcasts you should tune into

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If you are running out of things to keep yourself entertained and are looking to minimise screen time, podcasts are worth checking out. The extensive global content available caters to varied interests, be it science fiction or gardening. Owing to its growing popularity, Indian podcasters are also catching up with the global trend through exciting multi-genre offerings. With a range of curated niche content, you are bound to be spoilt for choice. To help you get started, we have rounded up a list of diverse Indian podcasts across genres for you to try.

Noir at best

If you're the kind who loves crime drama and action-filled sequences, Indian Noir might be of interest to you. Created by award-winning writer Nikesh Murali, the critically acclaimed podcast features thrilling stories with a tinge of horror. Each story, full of plot twists, takes place over several episodes and keeps listeners on the edge. Episodes, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes, are ideal for a quick story session. Listeners must take note that this podcast is rated R 18+ as stories may contain elements such as drug use, violence, and sex.

Available on: Apple, Spotify, JioSaavn

Cooking up a storm

Many of us have taken up cooking and baking this past year. The Tastes of India is a bilingual cookery podcast that helps listeners learn simple recipes on the go. Focussing on quick Indian and fusion recipes across different regional cuisines, this weekly podcast is ideal for those who wish to experiment in the kitchen. Listeners can learn how to make seasonal recipes like aam ka panna and healthy ones like sesame seeds oatmeal cookies in no time. Each episode ranges between 10 and 30 minutes.

Available on: JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple

Love and its entanglements

Relationships are tough. Dating in the pandemic is tougher. Hosts Aastha and Ankit take on myriad subjects in the sphere of dating and sex in Love Aaj Kal with Aastha and Ankit. From gaslighting, how to make profiles on dating apps, to when is the right time to say I love you, the hosts help listeners navigate the unchartered and complex terrain of romantic relationships. This weekly podcast is roughly 30 minutes long.

Available on: Spotify

Talk with Cyrus

Cyrus Broacha has been entertaining us for decades in different capacities - comic, video jockey, actor, satirist, and much more. He brings his infectious charm and wit to Cyrus says, a bi-weekly podcast that delves into life in urban India, politics, sports, food, films, civic sense, traffic, kids, and everything under the sun that matters. The hour-long podcast features guests, from actor Taapsee Pannu to sports expert Abijit Ganguly and makes for a light-hearted listen.

Available on: Spotify, Apple

Discover indie music

If you are always on the lookout for new music, Maed in India is the one for you. Among the first of its kind, this popular podcast introduces listeners to the best Indian Independent musicians from India and abroad. Featuring interviews with artists alongside renditions of their original music, each weekly episode ranges between 30 and 45 minutes. From veterans to upcoming talent, Maed in India hosts all kinds of artists playing a variety of genres enabling listeners to discover new performers and music.

Available on: JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple