City of Women
Episodes
Madurai
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An evening wandering the streets of Madurai with Jeevitha where we discussed talking politics with Indian men, the joy of spontaneous trips with frien...
Scooty Girls
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A City of Women guide to finding freedom on two wheels. Our thanks to Adrija, Andaleeb, Ikyatha, Mala, Mital, Riddhi, Sita, Sneha and Vividha. This ...
Ennui
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are gaps in our lives filled with a certain kind of longing. We are biding time as we wait for some version of our future selves to take shape. ...
Movies: Re-release
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! As we gear up for the release of S6 we're sharing one of our early episodes - Movies! Our first episode, in it we ask what it is about the cine...
Dadar
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former journalist, current writer and perennial Mumbai Girl Janhavi Samant takes us on a walking tour of the Dadar neighbourhood she's called home her...
The Writer
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A writer shares how she lives. This episode is a part of our Literary City of Women Series. Thanks to Anandi Mishra, the writer. To read more of her...
Ladies Special
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What goes into naming a train? The Indian Railways has dozens of trains named after women - good women, strong women, virtuous women and brave women. ...
Social Susheela
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ikyatha Yerasala is a journalist and content creator who has been documenting Kannada and Kanglish slang for the past five years. Her Instagram page S...
Personal Best
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Menaka always wanted to be one of the cool, sporty girls in her school. As a child she'd play for hours on the street, but as she got older she found ...
Escape
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we all want to escape for a little bit: from our homes, our lives, and even our selves. On a solo trip to Jaipur, a woman tries on a new s...
School of Love
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Love is a many splendored thing. And so are booty calls. One intrepid woman shares her journey from not wanting a boyfriend, to falling in love to get...
Aanchal Malhotra
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a new season of City of Women. As India celebrates her 77th Independence Day this month, we thought it only fitting to begin this seas...
Salma
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salma is a Tamil author, poet, politician and activist. Her novel மனாமியங்கள் published in 2017 was translated to English by Me...
Mishti
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you find those moments of sweet solitude? Adrija shares some of hers. Thanks to Adrija for sharing her story with us! Thank you to Adrij...
Unfurling
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From hostel gates to Chamanlal: two women talk about their night outs in college. A weekly ritual that begins with deciding where to go and that ends ...
Maradona
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For some women, their world is confined to what lies inside the four walls of their home and their dreams to what others tell them they can and cannot...
Shrayana Bhattacharya
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Literature has always been a source of joy and inspiration for us at City of Women and we wanted to find a way to express that love. We bring to you a...
Cadets
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Freezing water, bathrooms from hell and bras designed to torture. Being a part of the National Cadet Corps isn't fun and games. But there's also camar...
Afternoon Delight
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A summer afternoon, a terrace and laundry = Afternoon Delight. City of Women is created and produced by Vaaka Media. Find us on Instagram at @cityof...
Bus 618
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many round trips can a woman take before people notice and take offence? Today on City of Women Minis: Bus 618. City of Women is created and...
Puppy Shame
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can a lifetime of insecurities and shame disappear in 10 seconds? Today on City of Women Minis: Puppy Shame. City of Women is created and produc...
First Class
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
'Such' things don't happen in First class. Or don't they? Today on City of Women Minis: First Class. City of Women is created and produced by Vaaka ...
Ep Swap: Brown Bad Boys from Other Men Need Help
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If the City of Women ever had a pod sibling, we think it would be Other Men Need Help, an award-winning podcast that playfully looks at how men presen...
Chaperone
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A woman recounts going to the cinema, with and without a chaperone. A double bill. Today on City of Women Minis: Chaperone. City of Women is created...
Night Cycling
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An empty street. A light breeze. A woman and her bicycle. Today on City of Women Minis: Night Cycling. City of Women is created and produced by Vaak...
Presenting City of Women Minis
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you aren't in the mood for full meals. Presenting City of Women minis: short episodes you can listen to in the time it takes to eat a momo....
Props
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A slash of lipstick. A certain bag. Shoes. A book. Props come in all shapes and sizes. We use them when we step out to say something about ourselves, ...
Fights
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a fight on the street? As a pedestrian, a driver, a commuter on public transport? What triggered you? Maybe you were already having ...
An Anthology of Women's Laughter
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone! We're not releasing an episode this week, because, well, this is going to be a crazy week. We thought we would leave you with a small tas...
Guts
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'You've got guts yaaa!' How many times have you been called gutsy or brave for doing something… well normal? An early morning run alone? A solo trip...
Dicks
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
[Trigger Warning] How often have you been walking down the street, running an errand or riding the bus when you see something… and you do a double t...
Movies
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you mass bunked to catch a first day first show or snuck off alone to escape real life for a few hours, movies have always been a form of esc...
Trailer - City of Women
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In City of Women, we explore the calculated strategies, backdoor negotiations, and often absurd lengths women go to have fun and feel free in their ci...