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Chats Over Chai

Chats Over Chai

By: Australia India Institute
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The Australia India Institute podcast examines key questions facing contemporary India and the Australia-India relationship.

© 2025 Chats Over Chai
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Episodes
  • Tradition, Tech & Transcendence: Nuala Furtado and Vijay Thillaimuthu on Heritage and Creative Exchange
    Dec 17 2025

    Ahead of the 10th edition of the Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa, CEO Lisa Singh sits down with Melbourne based artists, Nuala Furtado, CEO of The Substation, and Vijay Thillaimuthu, a Tamil-Australian audio-visual and laser artist to discuss their practice.

    In this episode, Lisa explores how their work is shaping global conversations on art and inclusivity. Together, they delve into what is needed to take Australia and India collaboration to the next level to ensure that marginalised voices are not lost in new narratives.

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    24 mins
  • My Summer of Cricket: In Conversation with Nikhil Kulkarni
    Nov 24 2025

    Cricket isn’t just a game; it is a powerful cultural bridge between Australia and India.

    In our latest episode of Chats Over Chai, we asked author and technologist Nikhil Kulkarni what inspired his debut book 'My Summer of Cricket', and how the stories and memories in it capture the joy, humour and emotion of being a fan.

    Tune in to hear why cricket continues to resonate across both countries and how Nikhil’s reflections offer a fresh lens in Australia–India relations.

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    29 mins
  • Exploring Sports Innovation and Technology: Strengthening Victoria-India Collaboration
    Oct 24 2025

    In the lead-up to Australia Sports Innovation Week 2025 and the Australia India T20 cricket match, Andrew Walton, Managing Director of Sports Tech World Series, joins Head of Cultural Diplomacy Sudip Chakraborty to explore how technology is transforming the global sports landscape.

    In this episode, Andrew shares insights on Victoria's vibrant sports ecosystem and discusses the exciting opportunities for collaboration between Victoria and India in sports technology and innovation, particularly as India pursues its bid for the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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    45 mins
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