https://podcasts.indiatoday.in/podcast/the-right-swipe
 ]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright © 2026 Living Media India Limitedhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/03e7554387dedd759346c30f7cd2184a.jpghttps://podcasts.indiatoday.in/podcast/the-right-swipeMon, 05 Jan 2026 07:26:55 +0000India Today PodcastsIndia Today Podcastssunil.kumar2@aajtak.comThinking of downloading a dating app? Or looking for love and being exhausted from all the games? Single and ready to mingle or not....either way, the Right Swipe is for You. A weekly India Today podcast, it is a show on relationships, pertaining to...
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You either end up getting together for a lifetime or break up. And while this has been amazing, it was great while it lasted.

We're in a place in our life where we feel we have we must pursue different paths, where there is a lot going on and we need a break. Now dont ask if this is a break or a breakup.

We can make no promises for the future!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53235507Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:04:29 +0000India Today PodcastsWhen you're in a relationship there are only two possible outcomes right? You either end up getting together for a lifetime or break up. And while this has been amazing, it was great while it lasted. We're in a place in our life where we feel...
You either end up getting together for a lifetime or break up. And while this has been amazing, it was great while it lasted.

We're in a place in our life where we feel we have we must pursue different paths, where there is a lot going on and we need a break. Now dont ask if this is a break or a breakup.

We can make no promises for the future!]]>2033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-apps-beyond-romance-the-right-swipe-ep-23--53159431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53159431Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:54:32 +0000India Today PodcastsFor 23 weeks we have been sharing our dating app stories and experiences, featuring guests who bring their many varied stories across the spectrum. This week though we move away from romantic reasons and bring you other reasons why someone might use a...2409falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swipe-right-on-second-chances-navigating-dating-after-divorce-the-right-swipe-ep-22--53084124
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Amrit Regi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53084124Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:19:40 +0000India Today PodcastsIn a previous episode of The Right Swipe (epi 16) we were joined by a guest who is a listener of this podcast and a divorced cis het man. He shared his experience of navigating dating apps with the divorced tag. This time around we are joined by Sneha...
Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Amrit Regi]]>3077falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-live-in-relationships-in-india-conversations-with-couples-defying-cultural-norms-the-right-swipe-ep-21--52837559
Often couples do not share with their families about their living conditions. This makes the individuals and their situation vulnerable to issues. So then is marriage the only happy ending a couple in love can hope for? This week we feature three different stories of couples who chose to happily live-in and how it ended for them!

Listen in!

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Amrit Regi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52837559Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:27:30 +0000India Today PodcastsIf you have been following the news in India over the last 2-3 months, you would notice a pattern of shaming Live-in relationships. There have been multiple cases of murders where the accused was the live-in partner themselves. As society's stance...
Often couples do not share with their families about their living conditions. This makes the individuals and their situation vulnerable to issues. So then is marriage the only happy ending a couple in love can hope for? This week we feature three different stories of couples who chose to happily live-in and how it ended for them!

Listen in!

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Amrit Regi]]>3406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/folks-who-literally-got-the-right-swipe-the-right-swipe-ep-20--52692262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52692262Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:24:21 +0000India Today PodcastsIt's the much hyped Valentines' week we have an extended master episode of The Right Swipe. This time we're barely talking. Instead we bring you 3 stories of 3 couples who charted the journey from casual swipes to holy matrimony. What made them sign...4215falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-communicate-through-the-language-of-love-the-right-swipe-ep-19--52625970]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52625970Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:37:59 +0000India Today PodcastsWhat are love languages? Why do they matter and why should you identify yours? It's a competitive dating world out there and if you're looking to make an impact while expressing yourself, we suggest you listen carefully to today's episode on the...]]>2486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-would-women-create-an-app-that-lets-you-cheat-the-right-swipe-ep-18--52559478
Besides, we talk about a specific app that's been making headlines lately: Gleeden. A French-based app, started by women, this app is specifically designed for people who are looking for extramarital affairs. 

As we dive into this topic, we also want to touch upon the idea of monogamy and how it relates to dating and relationships. Is monogamy something that's necessary for a healthy relationship? And what about the concept of solitude and how it plays into our desire for connection?

We also discuss the aspect of cheating and how it can be a major issue in marriages. Is the institution of marriage itself to blame for the high rate of infidelity? Or is it something else?

Listen in!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52559478Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:06:30 +0000India Today PodcastsWe are finally adults now, which permits us to commit crimes, well, dating crimes! To start off, in this episode, we, Anna and Zeishah, discuss the various dating apps that are currently available in the market, including the popular ones like Jalebi...
Besides, we talk about a specific app that's been making headlines lately: Gleeden. A French-based app, started by women, this app is specifically designed for people who are looking for extramarital affairs. 

As we dive into this topic, we also want to touch upon the idea of monogamy and how it relates to dating and relationships. Is monogamy something that's necessary for a healthy relationship? And what about the concept of solitude and how it plays into our desire for connection?

We also discuss the aspect of cheating and how it can be a major issue in marriages. Is the institution of marriage itself to blame for the high rate of infidelity? Or is it something else?

Listen in!]]>2422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-ll-take-care-the-right-swipe-ep-17--52431448
And that is exactly what happens in this episode. Anna, Noopur and Zeishah bond over the matches, the dates, the ridiculous experiences, the after effects of the date, and more. They also answer some pertinent questions for each other like should you be completely transparent with your partner? What happens when you run into someone you have previously ghosted? and what are the markers of a bad date?

Listen in!

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Amrit Regi

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52431448Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:51:09 +0000India Today PodcastsWhat happens when you three women get together and start sharing their experiences? Chaos and hilarity ensues! Because it doesn't matter where you are from or how old you are or what your relationship status is - irrespective of this our shared...
And that is exactly what happens in this episode. Anna, Noopur and Zeishah bond over the matches, the dates, the ridiculous experiences, the after effects of the date, and more. They also answer some pertinent questions for each other like should you be completely transparent with your partner? What happens when you run into someone you have previously ghosted? and what are the markers of a bad date?

Listen in!

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Amrit Regi

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52368543Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:18:52 +0000India Today PodcastsYou've heard our stories on all the dating app experiences as single women. We've had guests sharing their experiences as cis-het men, and even those who identify as LGBTQIA+. This week though, we bring you a guest who talks about his experience as a...
]]>2039falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-2023-and-we-are-still-despondent-in-love-the-right-swipe-ep-15--52313004]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52313004Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:47:15 +0000India Today PodcastsWe go over our dating history this year and sum up the experiences while hoping for a better 2023. Too Utopian? Can 2023 be any better? Tune in to know!]]>2172falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-time-review-of-women-s-dating-profiles-the-right-swipe-ep-14--52265150]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52265150Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:55:34 +0000India Today PodcastsWhat do men look for in a profile and what kind of pictures or bio make the cut? While the girls didn't have a single right swipe, how many did our male guest end up getting? Which app stood out and why and what was the quality of the profiles? Were...]]>2647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-time-review-of-men-s-dating-profiles-the-right-swipe-ep-13--52202547]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52202547Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:56:05 +0000India Today PodcastsWhy do men not get enough matches? Is it only due to the skewed sex ratio on dating apps? Or are there other reasons we need to understand and fix? We discuss it in The Right Swipe. Listen in!]]>2691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-a-gay-man-ended-up-falling-in-love-with-a-cishet-the-right-swipe-ep-12--52138788
Link to Aditya's Write-Up: The dating dilemma: Diary of a single gay man in Bengaluru

https://yourstory.com/ys-life/dating-dilemma-diary-of-single-gay-man]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52138788Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:51:35 +0000India Today Podcasts“When you are in a small town, it is very tough to be out and about your sexuality.” This week we have Aditya Ranade, a 35-year-old gay individual who shares how he navigates the dating world! Also, tune in to listen to what led Aditya coin a dating...
Link to Aditya's Write-Up: The dating dilemma: Diary of a single gay man in Bengaluru

https://yourstory.com/ys-life/dating-dilemma-diary-of-single-gay-man]]>2441falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-message-we-didn-t-expect-on-linkedin-the-right-swipe-ep-11--52076343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52076343Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:13:55 +0000India Today PodcastsWe have spoken about Bumble, Tinder, Hinge and even Grindr. Now add LinkedIn to that list of “dating apps”. Yes, LinkedIn! Apart from job searches and HR messages here's what unprofessional screenshots are sent on LinkedIn. Listen in!2050falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/consent-is-sexy-the-right-swipe-ep-10--52008620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52008620Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:53:47 +0000India Today Podcasts“No could kill the mood, and No could kill you." Listen in to know what’s consent, why do we need to understand it, and shold look for a ‘Yes’ instead of looking for an absence of a ‘No’!1586falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-for-the-first-time-i-am-being-heard-the-right-swipe-ep-09--51936869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51936869Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:06:38 +0000India Today Podcasts‘Initially, it would be very rosy and romantic. But, later after investing and enduring so much emotionally, they would refuse to commit..they would refuse to come out.’ Hear the deets from Nishtha, who identifies herself as bisexual, and believes...1899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-we-get-queerified-the-right-swipe-ep-08--51861342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51861342Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:15:36 +0000India Today Podcasts‘He accepted me for everything, for how I am, loud, proud, everything. But after 2 years of dating, he started having issues with the same things that he had supposedly fallen in love with.’ Listen in to our guest Kapil who shares his experience on...2158falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-good-dates-always-end-in-a-happy-ending-the-right-swipe-ep-07--51784742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51784742Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:57:40 +0000India Today PodcastsPicture this, a pretty princess with her charming man, out on a picnic, it's all rosy and dreamy as they lie on the grass reading and sharing stories. The sun rays glint through the trees and her eyes sparkle as she wonders how she got so lucky, when...2449falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-scandalise-a-straight-guy-101-the-right-swipe-ep-06--51713460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51713460Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:16:10 +0000India Today PodcastsWhat made Anna and Zeishah shut up and listen? How do men get the right swipe? Hear it from our guest Yaman on this week's episode of The Right Swipe.2182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-a-feminist-do-not-put-that-in-your-bio-the-right-swipe-ep-05--51644183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51644183Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:57:27 +0000India Today PodcastsBiases are inherent and well, you can't really get rid of them but can definitely work in your approach towards it. Listen in to Anna and Zeishah sharing how these biases translate to their vivid dating experiences.2622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-ghosts-aren-t-spooky-in-the-dating-world-the-right-swipe-ep-04--51574424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51574424Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:14:31 +0000India Today PodcastsDoes being “pretty” save you from being stood up? Well to break your sweet, little bubble of societal sexist indoctrination, it definitely does not! Listen in!2021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-date-red-flags-the-right-swipe-ep-03--51496275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51496275Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:07:34 +0000India Today PodcastsCongratulations, you’ve landed yourself a date after all those swipes,matches and chats. Whether this is “The One” or not, here are red flags you should keep an eye for. Here’s the A to Z of dating to help you make sense of the dating game. Listen in!2231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-first-swipe-to-the-first-match-the-right-swipe-ep-02--51427462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51427462Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:50:54 +0000India Today PodcastsThe dating app bio and images that get you more matches. Here’s the A to Z of dating to help you make sense of the dating game. Listen in!1794falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-for-love-on-a-dating-app-high-five-the-right-swipe-ep-01--51357342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51357342Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:03:21 +0000India Today PodcastsDownloaded a dating app or thinking about it? Here’s the A to Z of dating to help you make sense of the dating game. Listen in!1407falsefull