Innocence Theory Podcast

It is estimated that annually 58000 people die of snakebites in India. The WHO considers snakebite envenoming a neglected tropical disease (NTD). Yet, the issue receives less attention.

Meet Shubhra S…

Often seen as intruders in our homes; butterflies, spiders, ants and termites are rarely appreciated for the role they play in the environment.

This episode is a field recording of a walk organised by…

Back to school

After a long time, we return to school—different places, different roles, different seats in the classroom.

In this episode, we discuss our shared (and wildly different) experiences in s…

Snakebites in rural India kill six people every hour, yet the issue remains overshadowed by its urban counterpart. Sumanth Bindumadhav, Director of wildlife programs at Human Society International In…

Is your favourite eco-friendly product really as green as it claims to be? In the world of sustainability, not everything is what it seems. This episode takes a look at greenwashing—when companies fa…

Human-elephant conflict often grabs attention due to the destruction it causes, with media coverage highlighting the immediate losses for both people and elephants. However, the real story is far mor…

Intelligence, knowledge, society, culture—these are often seen as exclusive human traits, setting us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. But what if we’re wrong? What if the sounds in the natu…

Join us as we revisit the historic success of Chandrayaan 3 on its first anniversary. Relive the moments that made the lunar mission a global milestone!

In this episode we gaze at the moon, rediscover…

Climate change impacts nearly every sector, creating a surge in opportunities within sustainability jobs. As the world approaches environmental challenges, a significant portion of the workforce will…

Have you ever traced the path of your toilet sewage pipe? In this engaging episode, we explore the world of sanitary workers through design researchers who immerse themselves in their daily lives. By…

There is a growing sense of fatigue due to the alarming reports on climate change, compounded by the increasingly extreme weather conditions we experience. We participated in a course called ‘Knowled…

I speak to Ajay Binani, a voracious reader who is building a readers’ club. I speak to him about the book ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’. He vouches for the book. He says it has helped him pay attention to t…

Why is noise cancellation so impressive? How does it feel to experience the luxury of a preferred audio environment? If the quality of the soundscape is an indicator of a thriving ecosystem, what cou…

Boredom is a common feeling we experience, despite the abundance of activities available to us. James Danckert, a cognitive neuroscientist who studies this state, breaks it down to help us understand…

“How does the activity of sending a kid to preschool fit into the eventful life of a working parent?” Kruthika Rao, a writer and a mother to a toddler, takes us on a journey through her parental emot…

Visiting a new place can be an exhilarating experience for most of us. It challenges our assumptions about the world in which we live. Our host, Arjun, an amateur traveller, takes us through such an …

Toothpaste, vaccines, Spider-Man, paperclips, music, doorknobs, and soda cans are seldom viewed from an intellectual property standpoint. This is due in part to their triviality or frequent occurrenc…

In part 2 of this series, we speak to Dr. Himani Nautiyal, a primatologist and field researcher. We peek into some intriguing traits like socialization, mating characteristics and affairs of these my…

Dr. Himani Nautiyal, A Primatologist and a field researcher, has been studying the Himalayan langurs for over 10 years. We speak to her to know about these interesting species, their personalities & …