Going South

A regional memory bursting at the seams revisited

Going South talks South Asia with South Asians for South Asians (and everyone else of course).

A policy podcast crafted by nerds with years of explaining the million cascades of culture, politics and tradition under their belt - to those who don’t know. This series of conversations hosts experts, historians, journalists, scholars and civil rights activists with expertise in geopolitics, security concerns, memory, history, human rights issues, jurisprudence, and constitutional freedoms in South Asian countries. 

With monthly deep-dives into different South Asian issues, Going South hopes to be both, a ‘101’ on South Asia’s concerns whilst also 


Find our most recent episodes below - complete with a reading list of resources discussed/mentioned in the episode. If you can’t find/access anything, reach out to us at podcast@hindusforhumanrights.org.

About the Podcast

Welcome to Going South, where we explore the complexities of South Asia—its cultures, histories, and politics.

Hosted by Ria Chakrabarty, Senior Policy Director at Hindus for Human Rights, this podcast brings together experts to unpack topics like human rights, interfaith peacebuilding, constitutional freedoms, and extremism.

With expert insights and accessible conversations, Going South offers a fresh perspective on the interconnected realities of South Asia and its diaspora.

Join us as we navigate the intersections of tradition, modernity, and justice.