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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Podcast review: The Happy Pawdcast
If pets could listen to podcasts, they'd probably choose this one. The Happy Pawdcast is hosted by actor and animal lover Sonali Bendre alongside her furry co-host—a charming Golden Retriever named 'Icy Behl'. Launched in March 2025, the show isn't just one of India's first pet parenting podcasts—it's a journey into the joys and everyday chaos of sharing your world with your pets. As a pet parent herself, Sonali often shares relatable moments—like the chaos of bringing a pet home, their hilarious zoomies (sudden burst of energy among dogs and cats) that take over the living room, or the nervous first bath day—connecting the new and veteran pet parents alike. The podcast balances her pet parenting anecdotes with expert guests thoughtfully. Pet parents and expert guests like Naz Foundation founder Anjali Gopalan, renowned grooming coach Andrea Cyril Khurana, and dog trainer and behaviourist Meera Thosar discuss a range of issues such as pet loss and its emotional impact, animal cruelty, pet rescue, and grooming. The in-depth discussions, dotted with insightful anecdotes, make the podcast an interesting listen not just for passionate pet parents but also for people thinking of bringing new furry friends home. The podcast also unpacks the science behind wacky pet behaviour—why dogs sprint, cats refuse toys, or why pets sulk after trips to the vet.
New Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Art & activism join hands as transgenders take part in Aravani Art Project
NEW DELHI: As part of its Pride Month 2025 celebration, the Instituto Cervantes in Delhi unveiled a collaborative mural created by the Aravani Art Project, in partnership with the Naz Foundation. The event was marked by a panel discussion with artists and community leaders, foregrounding the intersections of art, activism, and state engagement in trans-led cultural work. The mural unveiled at the institute is part of Mes del Orgullo 'Pride Month', an initiative supported by the Spanish Cooperation, The Queer Muslim Project, and Naz Foundation. Alongside the mural, the evening featured a panel and DJ set by queer Muslim artist BB Nabi. The panel, moderated by Sahil Choudhary, Program Director at the New Delhi LGBTQIA+ Centre of Naz Foundation, featured Aravani Project members Kanchana, Vinni, and Poornima Sukumar, the founder of the trans-led collective. The Aravani Art Project, a collective of trans and gender-diverse artists, has become known for transforming public spaces across India and abroad, from Bengaluru underpasses to Mumbai's civic walls, and even Bangkok Airport. 'What has been interesting is that the government has approached us for these projects,' one of the speakers shared. 'This is not just about colour on walls,' Sukumar said during the panel. 'It's about telling stories that aren't usually heard in elite cultural spaces... Because art gives us something we're often denied – space.'
