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Roasting 2025: Because 'Protecting' Women Looks a Lot Like Oppressing Them

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This episode examined how \"protective\" rules meant to keep women safe often end up\r\n limiting freedom instead. What began as a roast became a serious reflection on control,\r\n language, and who these decisions truly serve, with Tithi Joshi as our guest, adding her\r\n perspective and lived experiences to the discussion.

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Why It Costs More to Be a Woman?

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In this episode we unpacked how everyday expenses, safety concerns, and unequal pay\r\n quietly add up for women. Through real-life examples and guest Arya's lived experiences, the conversation shows how financial\r\n inequality isn't abstract, it's something women navigate daily in ways that are rarely\r\n acknowledged.

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List of our previous podcasts:

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🧡 TwoXStories - Because every woman has a story to share

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What is TwoXStories?

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TwoXStories is a space for personal journeys and lived experiences, because\r\n every woman has a story to share. Through interviews and conversations, we\r\n highlight voices, choices, and moments that shape how women show up in their work and\r\n lives, without reducing stories to inspiration alone. Our goal is to share at least one\r\n story every month.

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This month on TwoXStories, we spoke with Tithi Joshi, an 18-year-old brand builder\r\n creating a feminist voice in spaces that often overlook young women. She shared how\r\n she navigates conversations around identity, inclusion, and impact online, and why\r\n owning your story matters. Her reflections reminded us that influence is less about\r\n reach and more about resonance.

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Watch Tithi's Story →

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🚀 What We're Building (App Progress)

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If you've been using TwoXTopia through twox.in, you already know you can install it as an app on\r\n your Android device - it works as a mobile-friendly website with push notifications\r\n and our logo on your home screen.

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But this month, we took it a step further. We've built an MVP for a native\r\n mobile app that will soon be available on the Play Store. This isn't just the\r\n website in an app wrapper - it's a dedicated app built from the ground up, designed to\r\n grow with our community.

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The native app will continue to receive new features and updates over time, making\r\n it easier than ever to stay connected with conversations, stories, and events happening\r\n in the TwoXTopia community. Updates about the Play Store launch will be shared on twox.in.

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🔍 Sneak Peek: February at TwoXTopia

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New TwoXTalks episodes exploring love, friendship, and relationships
February will be a month centred around love and friendship
We'll be hosting TwoXTopia IRL: Galentine's Edition

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🌱 Closing Note

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Thank you for taking the time to read this month's recap. TwoXTopia continues to\r\n grow through conversations, stories, and shared experiences, and we're grateful to have\r\n you along for the journey.

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To explore our podcasts, TwoXStories, and what we're building next, visit twox.in.

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February →

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Hi {{#if currentUser.userName}}{{currentUser.userName}}{{else}}Ladies{{/if}}👋

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If you're new here, welcome to TwoXTopia 💜

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And if you've been with us for a while, thank you for staying. Here's a deeper look at everything we've been building this month, the conversations we hosted, the stories we shared, the spaces we created, and the quiet progress happening behind the scenes that continues to shape TwoXTopia into something more meaningful every single day.

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February for us was about connection and fun, both online and offline.

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💜 TwoXTopia - A Women-Only Platform

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TwoXTopia is a women-only, semi-anonymous, invite-only platform where women can connect, share experiences, and have honest conversations, grounded in inclusivity and intersectional feminism. Learn more about us here

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🎙️ TwoXTalks - Our Live Podcast

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TwoXTalks is our weekly podcast hosted by Prachi and Somali, exploring gender, identity, and culture through lived experiences. We go live every Wednesday at 4pm IST and upload full episodes on Fridays. Open to guests from all genders.

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Podcasts Released: (Love Series) 🧡

\r\n\r\nIn february, the podcasts we recorded were based on the theme of love\r\n\r\n

Motherhood, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly (28th January)

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Motherhood is spoken about in extremes, either it's glorified or it's judged. There is very little room for honesty in between. The emotional labour, the expectations, the identity shifts, and the quiet exhaustion that many women carry are rarely acknowledged openly. So, Prachi and Somali discussed motherhood in all its complexity, the good, the difficult, and the uncomfortable realities that are often pushed aside.

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Singlehood: When It's a Better Choice Than Settling (4th February)

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Often singlehood is treated as a problem to solve, especially for women. As February arrives, conversations around love get louder, but they usually centre romantic partnership as the only form of fulfilment. What rarely gets acknowledged is this: choosing singlehood can be an act of clarity, strength, and deep self-respect. In this TwoXTalks podcast, Prachi and Somali discussed singlehood as a conscious choice, one that prioritises peace over pressure and standards over settling. They explored why being single isn't a lack of love, but often a refusal to accept the wrong kind of it.

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\"Bare Minimum\": What Does It Really Mean? (11th February)

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For a long time, women have been subtly conditioned to accept less in relationships, especially under the pressure of being \"chosen,\" partnered, or loved in a way that looks good from the outside. Somewhere along the way, basic decency started getting framed as effort, and emotional neglect was softened with excuses. In this episode we discussed why the bare minimum has become the benchmark for a \"good relationship,\" and how that standard quietly harms both women and men, and why choosing yourself is often the more honest, powerful option.

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This conversation pushes back against performative romance and focuses on something far more important, self-respect, emotional clarity, and the courage to walk away from what doesn't meet your standards.

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SRK Characters Ranked: Who Is the Best Boyfriend? (18th February)

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If you're a 90s kid, then you didn't learn love from books. You learned it from watching Shah Rukh Khan on the big screen. Obviously, SRK can't be everyone's boyfriend. But his characters? Fair game! Therefore, Prachi and Somali ranked SRK characters, deciding who qualifies as the best boyfriend in 2026. Green flags? Bare minimum? Or just pretty speeches? All were discussed in detail in this podcast.

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The Importance of Female Friendships (25th February)

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\"A woman is a woman's biggest enemy\" is a sentence we've heard far too often, and almost never from a woman herself. Sometimes society repeats it so women don't band together, because if we truly did, we would change things. In this podcast Prachi challenged the stereotypes that surround female friendships and highlighted the importance of female friendships. We discussed a kind of love that isn't romantic but is just as life-changing.

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List of our previous podcasts:

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Each of these conversations continues to shape the direction of TwoXTopia, rooted in honesty, relatability, and shared experience.

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💖 TwoXTopia IRL - Galentine's Edition

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This February, we took TwoXTopia beyond the screen and into real life, with our Galentine's Edition meetup, and it truly brought the community to life.

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Hosted in Bangalore, the event was intentionally designed to feel different from typical meetups. It wasn't about formal introductions, it was about creating a space where people could show up as they are. A space that felt safe from the moment you walked in.

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✨ What made it special?

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Event hosted and designed by TwoXTopia creator Prachi there were:

\r\n

Thoughtfully designed ice-breakers that helped people ease into conversations naturally
Interactive games and quizzes designed by Prachi that turned unfamiliar faces into comfortable company
Conversations that moved beyond small talk and into real, meaningful sharing

\r\n

And what made the evening even more memorable were the small, intentional details taken care of by Somali:

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🌹 Roses handed out as simple gestures of warmth and appreciation
💫 Customised bands for each participant, making it something personal to take home
💌 Handmade cards that carried notes, reflections, and moments of connection
🧁 Cupcakes brought by Arya,that added a soft, celebratory energy to the space

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Each element was designed to make the experience feel personal, not transactional. There was no pressure to \"network.\" No expectation to impress.

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Just a room full of beautiful women, connecting, laughing, sharing, and existing unapologetically. By the end of the evening, it didn't feel like an event anymore. It felt like a space people didn't want to leave.

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And that's exactly what TwoXTopia aims to build, both online and offline. 💜

\r\n

🚀 What We're Building (App Progress)

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If you've been using TwoXTopia through twox.in, you already know you can install it as a website on your Android device, it works as a mobile-friendly website with push notifications and our logo on your home screen.

\r\n

But this month marks a major milestone for us.

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We've successfully built our native mobile app, not just as an extension of the website, but as a more seamless, immersive experience designed specifically for our community.

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The app is now ready and will be entering testing mode in March.

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This means early users will be able to:

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Explore new features
Experience smoother navigation and interaction
Share feedback that directly shapes the final product

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This phase is important to us, not just for fixing bugs, but for building something that genuinely works for the community using it. This isn't just a technical upgrade. It's a step toward making TwoXTopia more accessible, more intentional, and more connected.

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Updates about testing access and the Play Store launch will be shared on twox.in.

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🔍 Sneak Peek: What's Next

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More TwoXTalks episodes exploring love, identity, and relationships
More TwoXStories featuring honest, unfiltered journeys
More IRL community events that bring people together offline
App testing rollout and continuous feature updates

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We're building slowly, but intentionally.

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🌱 Closing Note

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Thank you for taking the time to read this month's recap.

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TwoXTopia continues to grow through conversations, stories, and shared experiences, and February reminded us that when women come together, even briefly, something meaningful always happens. Whether you've been actively participating or quietly observing, your presence here matters.

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To explore our podcasts, TwoXStories, and what we're building next, visit twox.in 💜

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WITH LOVE,
Team TwoXTopia

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\r\n ← January\r\n March →\r\n

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If you're new here, welcome to TwoXTopia 💜

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And if you've been with us for a while, thank you for staying.

\r\n

Lets go through about everything TwoXTopia in March, a month filled with meaningful hangouts, heartfelt conversations, countless special moments💜

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💜 TwoXTopia - A Women-Only Platform

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🎙️ TwoXTalks - Our Live Podcast

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TwoXTalks is our monthly podcast hosted by Prachi and Somali, exploring gender, identity, and culture through lived experiences. We go live every month's last Wednesday at 4pm IST and upload full episodes on Fridays. and you can find full episodes on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music. Our podcast, unlike our platform TwoXTopia is open to guests from all genders.

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Podcasts Released :

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Lessons from the Women who raised us

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“Lessons from the Women Who Raised Us” is a TwoXTopia podcast series that dives into the stories, values, and life lessons passed down by the women who shaped us from mothers and grandmothers to mentors and role models. Through honest and reflective conversations, it explores how these influences shape our identities, choices, and the women we become.

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Understanding the ABC of LGBTQ+

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Through this episode, TwoXTopia brings together a thoughtful conversation that simplifies the “ABCs” of the LGBTQ+ community. It goes beyond just definitions, touching on personal experiences, breaking stereotypes, and encouraging listeners to reflect, learn, and grow. It’s a step towards creating a more inclusive, aware, and accepting space for everyone.

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List of our previous podcasts:

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\r\nAnd lot more such conversations\r\n

Each of these conversations continues to shape the direction of TwoXTopia, rooted in honesty, relatability, and shared experience.

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💖 TwoXTopia IRL - Women's Day Edition

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\r\nThis March, TwoXTopia celebrated Women’s Day the way it truly believes in by bringing women together, not just online, but in a space filled with warmth, laughter, and real connection. \r\n

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Hosted on 8th March at Brik Oven, Indiranagar, the meetup was a beautiful blend of fun, conversations, and community turning a simple evening into something much more meaningful. \r\n

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From the moment people walked in, the vibe was easy and welcoming. There was no pressure, no expectations just a space where everyone could show up as themselves and feel instantly included.

\r\n\r\n

✨ What made it special?

\r\n

Event hosted and designed by TwoXTopia creator Prachi there were:

\r\n

Thoughtfully designed ice-breakers that helped people ease into conversations naturally
Interactive games and quizzes designed by Prachi that turned unfamiliar faces into comfortable company
Conversations that moved beyond small talk and into real, meaningful sharing
A cozy setting over pizza that made everything feel relaxed, familiar, and comfortable

\r\n

And what made the evening even more memorable were the small, intentional details taken care of by Somali:

\r\n

🎁 Return goodies that added a thoughtful touch to the experience
✍️ Handwritten thankyou cards customized for each woman present there
🎟️ Coupons that gave everyone something to take back beyond just memories
🍕 Delicious pizza and a warm, inviting setting that made conversations linger longer

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There was no need to “network,” no need to perform, just women coming together, laughing freely, sharing openly, and celebrating themselves and each other. \r\n

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By the end of it, it didn’t feel like just a Women’s Day meetup.

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It felt like a reminder of what TwoXTopia stands for, real connections, safe spaces, and moments that stay with you long after they end. 💜

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And that's exactly what TwoXTopia aims to build, both online and offline. 💜

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Lowkey meetups :

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\r\n Alongside Women’s Day, TwoXTopia also hosted engaging meetups like “Life Lessons to My Younger Self” and “The Story of My Ex, Your Ex, and Also Her Ex” , creating space for reflection, shared experiences, and honest conversations.\r\n

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\r\nLife Lessons to My Younger Self

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\r\nThe Story of My Ex, Your Ex, and Also Her Ex

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Download from playstore here

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The TwoXTopia app is available on playstore

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But now, our app is officially launched on PlayStore. The twoxtopia app is in its early testing phase but you can easily download it from the link below and be a part of the early users of the twox community.

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To the early users of our app :

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\r\nYou’re not just a user , you’re part of the foundation shaping what TwoXTopia becomes.

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Your feedback, conversations, and presence directly influence how the platform grows and evolves.

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\r\nYou help set the tone of the community making it safe, inclusive, and genuinely supportive for everyone who joins later.

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More updates about the twox app and its developing features will be shared on TwoXTopia

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🌱 Closing Note

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March reminded us that not everything has to be loud to be meaningful. Whether you’ve been actively engaging or just reading along, your presence here matters more than you think.

\r\nWe’re building this space with you, and for you ,one conversation at a time. 💜

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To explore our podcasts, TwoXStories, and what we're building next, visit twox.in 💜

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WITH LOVE,
Team TwoXTopia

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PS : We are also hiring

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Twoxtopia is looking forward to expanding the team, so if you're interested in being a part of building this women-safe community with us then please click here to apply

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\r\n ← February\r\n April →\r\n

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If you're new here, welcome to TwoXTopia 💜

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And if you've been with us for a while, thank you for staying.

\r\n\r\n

Lets go through about everything TwoXTopia in April, a month filled with meaningful conversations , heartfelt hangouts and countless special moments💜

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💜 TwoXTopia - A Women-Only Platform

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TwoXTopia is a women-only, semi-anonymous community designed for honest conversations, meaningful connections, and shared experiences. Rooted in inclusivity and intersectional feminism, it’s a space where women can show up authentically, feel heard, and build community through openness and solidarity. Learn more about us here

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

🎙️ TwoXTalks - Our Live Podcast

\r\n\r\n

TwoXTalks is our monthly podcast hosted by Prachi and Somali, exploring gender, identity, and culture through lived experiences. We go live every month's last Wednesday at 4pm IST and upload full episodes on Fridays. and you can find full episodes on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music. \r\n
\r\nOur podcast, unlike our platform TwoXTopia is open to guests from all genders.

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Podcasts Released :

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SRK Characters Ranked: Who Is the Best Boyfriend?

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This month on TwoXTalks, we brought Bollywood, banter, and women-centric hot takes together with “SRK Characters Ranked: Who Is the Best Boyfriend?” From iconic green flags to emotionally questionable favorites, we revisited Shah Rukh Khan’s most beloved characters through a modern lens , debating romance, red flags, nostalgia, and who truly deserves the title of ultimate Bollywood boyfriend. Equal parts fun, opinionated, and deeply relatable, it was a conversation every SRK fan (and critic) could get behind.

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List of our previous podcasts:

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Is AI making us smarter or dumber?
Why leaving home was the hardest and best decision ever?
The truth about having a non linear career path in today's world
Is it really hard to make and keep friends in your 20s?
If no one's coming to save us, how do we save ourselves?
Roasting 2025: Because 'Protecting' Women Looks a Lot Like Oppressing Them
Why It Costs More To Be A Woman?
The Importance of Female Friendships in a Woman's life
Bare Minimum Cannot be the standard of a healthy relationship
Singlehood : When its a better choice than settling
Motherhood : The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Understanding the ABC of LGBTQ
Lessons from the Women who Raised Us

\r\n\r\nAnd lot more such conversations\r\n\r\n

Each of these conversations continues to shape the direction of TwoXTopia, rooted in honesty, relatability, and shared experience.

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💖 Lowkey meetups :

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Alongside its larger celebrations, TwoXTopia also hosted intimate, thoughtfully curated meetups throughout April from The Gaana Club, where music became a joyful connector, to Leaving Home: The Hardest Leap, The Best Decision, a heartfelt conversation on independence and emotional growth, and Late Starts and Careers that don't always make sense, a deeply relatable discussion on non-linear journeys, self-doubt, and redefining success on your own timeline. Together, these gatherings created space for reflection, vulnerability, and the kind of honest conversations women don’t always get to have elsewhere.

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The Gaana Club

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A cozy women-only gathering where music became the perfect icebreaker. From singing and laughter to new friendships, Gaana Club brought women together in a safe, joyful space to connect, unwind, and celebrate their love for music ,one song at a time.

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Late Starts and Careers that don't always make sense

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Not every career follows a straight line and that’s exactly what this meetup celebrated. From career pivots and comeback stories to unconventional journeys, women came together to share honest experiences, challenges, and reassurance that success doesn’t have one timeline. A space for reflection, connection, and redefining what growth can look like

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Leaving home: The hardest leap, the best decision

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A heartfelt conversation around the courage it takes to step away from home and build a life of your own. This meetup brought women together to share stories of independence, homesickness, growth, and the bittersweet beauty of choosing yourself. Honest, emotional, and deeply validating a reminder that sometimes the hardest leap leads to the most meaningful transformation.

\r\n\r\n $\"Leaving$ \r\n\r\n

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