In this episode, join myself, Girish & Vivardhan as we explore India's cricketing resurgence after the heartbreak of the World Cup. We delve into the spectacular highs of recent T20 triumphs, analyzing key performances, strategic brilliance, and the emergence of new stars. But the story doesn't end there. As the excitement of the T20 victories echoes, we shift our focus to the upcoming India vs England Test series. With redemption on their minds, the Indian team is geared up for a fierce battle against the famous & much spoken about Bazball on home turf. We try to dissect the strategie ..read more

Hit play to hear my thoughts and perspectives about Nihilism, Existentialism, and Absurdism in simple terms. In this episode, I tried exploring the basic ideas that form the foundation of these philosophical concepts, in my POV. Tune in for an easily understandable version that invites you to reflect on the fundamental aspects of existence. Welcome to a down-to-earth discussion on Nihilism, Existentialism, and Absurdism in the heart of philosophy. As someone who's new to exploring philosophy myself, the views and thoughts I put forth are completely subjective and personal ..read more

In this episode, we delve into the powerful influence of the Tamil movie "Chithha" and its impact on the critical conversation surrounding child sexual abuse. Myself, along with Indrajith and our first female speaker Anusha, navigate through the reel and real worlds, exploring impact left behind by "Chithha" in shaping perceptions & the responsibility it holds in addressing societal issues. Join us as we unravel the poignant narratives that bridge the gap between fiction and reality, using "Chithha" as a lens to shed light on the harsh truths of child exploitation. Our discussion includes ..read more

As we approach the business end of the Cricket World Cup 2023 which has produced some amazing cricket throughout the 45 matches, we finally have the top 4 facing each other in the semi-finals, setting their eyes on glory. India vs New Zealand & South Africa vs Australia. Hear me join with the Kalakki cricketing panel of Girish and Vivardhan for a quick recap of our favorite individual performances of the tournament & interesting battles to lookout for in the semi-finals ..read more

Wishing our one and only Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan a very happy birthday with this episode as myself, Indrajith and Mayrujaan sit and talk as much as we can about the man, his works and his genius within a short span of time. Happy born day, Aandavarey! You complete Tamil cinema ..read more

A brief trailer'esque introduction to what Kalakki is all about and what you can expect out of this podcast. Watch (hear) us out ..read more

Hear myself, Sanjith, Girish & Indrajith sit and discuss about the latest blockbuster release "Leo" starring Vijay, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. We've touched upon what worked for us, what didn't & what could've been done differently. Disclaimer: As it's been 2+ days since the release, we've taken the liberty to have a discussion with spoilers ..read more

Hear me speak cricket with a couple more fellow enthusiasts of the sport ie, Vivardhan & Girish, on account of the ongoing Cricket World Cup in India. Tune in to listen to our couch conversation touching upon the chances of Team India winning the World Cup putting all the past demons to rest, and how other formidable teams are lining up to beat the host country to it ..read more

Hear me talk about one of my favorite & greatest novels of all time - Animal Farm by George Orwell, which has several themes throughout the novel. Some of the prominent themes include the desire for power, institutional corruption, class systems, language and propaganda, and totalitarianism ..read more

Hear me talk about the ethnic violence that has plunged the small Indian state of Manipur into what many have dubbed a state of civil war as the two largest groups, the majority Meitei and minority Kuki, battle over land and influence. A shocking video emerged last week of an attack in May when two Kuki women were paraded naked by Meitei men shortly after their village was razed, in the latest use of terror against women in the region. Where is our country headed towards? I don't know ..read more