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Do you know what your mother said to me?This episode Syed & Niha discuss living with in-laws.Have you talked out it as much as you probably should?

You’ve been with HOW MANY people?!This episode Syed & Niha discuss how important relationship histories are.How much do you really want to know?

Hello, This is Sima from MumbaiThis episode Syed & Niha discuss the hit Netflix series Indian Matchmaking.We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly.This is a long one!

The Pink FlamingoNiha shares a story from her friend Sara.The worst date ever!

Fair and Lovely? I don’t think so. Syed and Niha explore how colorism affects the lives of South Asians.Why are products like Fair and Lovely used by so many people?It's not an easy topic to discuss, but it's one we have to.

That was a close one.Syed shares a story about a girl who found out his "big secret"Things aren't always what they seem and sometimes there are no right answers.

Why Won't You Love My Friend?Playing matchmaker can be great, but it can also lead to a lot of problems.This episode we talk about the ups and downs of being set up by friends.

The Choice is Yours.We did a survey and the results are in. Niha and Syed discuss why people swipe left or right.It's not always about a pretty face.

What are you hiding?Niha tells us about the various things guys tend to omit in their online profiles while Syed shares the things he's seen on the other side.We also get into our first official listener email!

Who are you kidding?This episode we talk about misleading, strange, and cringe worthy profile pictures.Guys and girls face different challenges when swiping based on photos.

Is ghosting rude or necessary?Syed shares what it's like to be ghosted and Niha explains why girls tend to ghost at all.They also get into a crazy profile seen on one of the dating apps.

The introductory episode of The Rishta.This is the podcast for South Asians trying to find love in the modern world. "Rishta Aunties" are no longer the only way to find the right person. We've come a long way from how most of our parents met, but new times mean new challenges.In this episode Syed & Niha discuss who they are and why they decided to create a podcast that covers rishtas, dating, marriage, and everything in between.