Books and Beyond with Bound
208 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Welcome to India’s No. 1 book podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover the stories behind some of the best-written books of our time. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, and insecurities to publishing journeys. And how these books shape our lives and worldview today.
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6.15 Ankur Warikoo: His Take On Marketing, Money, And Writing Books
April 16, 2024 14:30 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBWhat does one of India's top entrepreneurs have to say about writing, making money, and marketing books? In this episode, Tara and Michelle speak with Ankur Warikoo, bestselling author of 'Make Epic Money', a book that teaches you everything you wish you knew about money! Ankur talks about how his relationship with money changed, gaining financial freedom, and writing a book for youngsters to learn everything about money that nobody tells them. He also talks about how he started writing, hi...
6.14 Tarun Saint: On Handpicking The Best Detectives From All Over India
April 09, 2024 12:30 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBDiscover some of the finest works of Indian detective fiction, all in one place! In this episode, Michelle and Aishwarya speak with Tarun Saint, curator of 'The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction', Volumes 1 and 2! The first of its kind, the anthology compiles everything from intriguing whodunits, supernatural mysteries, and serial murders, spread across two volumes. Join us as Tarun talks about going from reading Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie, to curating some of India's best...
6.13 Manjula Padmanabhan: Meet The Woman Who's A Taxi Driver In Delhi
April 02, 2024 12:30 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat's it like being a female taxi driver in a city notorious for being unsafe for women? In this episode, Michelle speaks with Manjula Padmanabhan, author of 'Taxi', whose protagonist, 'Maddy', runs a women's-only taxi service in Delhi! And when Maddy receives an attractive job offer as a pretend male chauffeur for a powerful old man, she accepts and becomes 'Madan'. But what happens when the lines blur between 'Maddy' and 'Madan' and she finds herself questioning her identity? Join us a...
6.12 Aisha and Shasvathi: The Real Reason Behind South Asia's <1% Divorce Rate
March 26, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBSouth Asia boasts a less than 1% divorce rate. But the real reason behind it is far from happy marriages. In this episode, Tara and Michelle sit down with Aisha Sarwari and Shasvathi Siva, as they talk about misogyny and marriages in South Asia. Aisha's book, 'Heart Tantrums', is a memoir that addresses her immigrant life and her marriage to a man with a personality-altering brain tumor and how, despite the grief and abuse she faced, she was told that being a devoted wife would fix every...
6.11 Bhaskar Roy: Witnessing The Horrors Of Post-Independence India As A Child
March 19, 2024 12:30 - 48 minutes - 33 MBFind out what it was like growing up in post-independence India through the eyes of a man who lived through it all! Join Michelle as she speaks with Bhaskar Roy, author of 'Fifty Year Road', a personal memoir like no other. Bhaskar talks about growing up during the Naxalbari uprising - the armed peasant revolt of 1967 in West Bengal. He shares his earliest memories of witnessing the violence of the Naxalite movement, stories of his parents and their activism, and risky assignments that he's...
6.10 Santanu Bhattacharya: The Bloody Aftermath Of The Babri Masjid Demolition
March 12, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB"We will pay the price for the sins of our forefathers" In this episode, Michelle speaks with Santanu Bhattacharya, author of 'One Small Voice' - a thought-provoking coming-of-age book about the politics of modern India, whose protagonist witnesses an act of mob violence in the communal riots of 1992 and is haunted by it for the rest of his life. Santanu speaks about watching multiple videos of the riots for research, being a part of the generation of writers who grew up witnessing it, and ...
6.9 Tarun Mehrishi: Art Heist Of Rs 400 Crore Holds India’s Biggest Secret
March 05, 2024 12:30 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBOne powerful secret. Two stolen paintings. And a man who will decide the fate of the world. Join Michelle as she sits down with Tarun Mehrishi, author of ‘The Portrait of a Secret’ - a novel inspired by true events. In an epic combination of art heist, historical fiction and spy thriller, Tarun’s book explores the aftermath of the theft of two priceless paintings and a secret that has the RAW, ISI and the CIA scrambling to gain control. Tarun talks about how the book was inspired by India...
6.8 Amit & Shantanu: The Ramayana And Mahabharata - Modern Lessons From Ancient Epics
February 27, 2024 12:30 - 59 minutes - 41 MBFind out what centuries-old epics have to offer in the modern era! In this episode, Michelle sits down with Amit Majmudar and Shantanu Gupta to discuss all things mythology. Amit talks about his book, 'The Book of Vows', which is a retelling of the Mahabharata through all the vows that took place in the epic, sprinkled with his own insights on ethics and values. Shantanu's 'Teachings from the Ramayana' is a handy book of 25 case studies for families to navigate daily life challenges through...
6.8 Amit & Shantanu: Modern Lessons From Ancient Epics
February 27, 2024 12:30 - 59 minutes - 41 MBFind out what centuries-old epics have to offer in the modern era! In this episode, Michelle sits down with Amit Majmudar and Shantanu Gupta to discuss all things mythology. Amit talks about his book, 'The Book of Vows', which is a retelling of the Mahabharata through all the vows that took place in the epic, sprinkled with his own insights on ethics and values. Shantanu's 'Teachings from the Ramayana' is a handy book of 25 case studies for families to navigate daily life challenges through...
6.7 Shatrujeet Nath: Bharat - The Brother Who Never Got His Due
February 20, 2024 12:30 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB"One fine morning, he's told, 'Your father is dead, your brother's been exiled, so now you have to go and become king"’. In this episode, Tara and Michelle talk to Shatrujeet Nath, author of the series 'Warlord of Ayodhya'. The series focuses on Bharat - Ram's brother - who was never given a voice in the Ramayana. It tells the story of an untrained, unwilling hero who is thrown into the spotlight and has to face troubles far beyond his imagination. Will he succeed or will he bring doom to h...
6.7 Shatrujeet Nath: Bharat - Ramayana's Underappreciated Character
February 20, 2024 12:30 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB"One fine morning, he's told, 'Your father is dead, your brother's been exiled, so now you have to go and become king"’. In this episode, Tara and Michelle talk to Shatrujeet Nath, author of the series 'Warlord of Ayodhya'. The series focuses on Bharat - Ram's brother - who was never given a voice in the Ramayana. It tells the story of an untrained, unwilling hero who is thrown into the spotlight and has to face troubles far beyond his imagination. Will he succeed or will he bring doom to h...
6.6 Andaleeb Wajid: Will The Sisters From Jasmine Villa Find Their Love This Valentine's Day?
February 13, 2024 12:30 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThree sisters, none of whom wanted to fall in love, and yet they did. Are you ready for some dramatic, relatable, and light-hearted desi romance? In this episode, Michelle and Tara speak to Andaleeb Wajid about her most popular romance series- 'Jasmine Villa'. The series comprises three books, each following one of the three sisters of Jasmine Villa as they navigate Indian family dynamics, sisterhood, and find unexpected romance in a tangle of complex, interconnected relationships. Andal...
6.5 Anjum Hasan: On Being A Muslim In Modern India
February 06, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBHow did one disastrous field trip turn a history teacher's life upside down? In this episode, Michelle speaks with Anjum Hasan, author of 'History's Angel'- a riveting novel that explores life as a religious minority in modern India. When an easygoing history teacher is provoked by a student into losing his temper, he finds his life thrown into chaos as he battles with what it means to be a Muslim in present times. Anjum recalls stories from her childhood and growing up Muslim, and talks ...
6.4 Damyanti Biswas: The Murky World Of Mumbai's Dance Bars
January 30, 2024 12:30 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBImagine a crowded railway station where an attractive stranger catches your eye. A train passes by and– they’re gone! In this episode, Michelle sits down with Damyanti Biswas to discuss her book ‘The Blue Bar’, as it unpacks the disappearance of a woman dressed in a blue sequined saree from a crowded Mumbai railway station and how, 13 years later, a trail of murders begin with nothing to show for it- except blue sequins. They discuss how Damyanti sat in railway stations watching trains as p...
6.3 Abraham Verghese: A Saga Through Kerala's Backwaters
January 23, 2024 12:30 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBPicture this: Kerala, a family that suffers a strange hereditary affliction- and everywhere they look is the very thing that could kill them. In this episode Tara talks to Abraham Verghese about his bestselling book 'The Covenant of Water'. The book is set in the Malabar Coast of Kerala and follows three generations of a family where, in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning. Abraham talks about how his book was loosely inspired by his mother's 120-paged, illustrated depi...
6.2 Devashish & Nidhi: Enter The Psyche Of Psychological Thrillers
January 16, 2024 12:30 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWhat happens when two women find themselves in the midst of horrendous crimes? Join us as Tara and Michelle speak to two avid thriller writers– Devashish Sardana and Nidhi Upadhyay. In this episode, Devashish discusses his book “The Girl with Broken Dreams”, a story of a feisty CBI investigator who finds herself in a quest for the truth behind a string of suicides, while battling her own demons. And Nidhi Upadhyay talks about her book “I Hear You”, a story of a woman trapped in an abusive ...
6.1 Tara & Michelle: Why Is India Drawn To Real Stories?
January 09, 2024 13:30 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBWhy do some peoples’ life stories fascinate us? Back with a bang for a brand new season, Tara and Michelle share their love for stories about real people. They discuss tales of extraordinary courage, struggles, perseverance, successes, and failures. What draws us to these stories? Are only some stories deserving of a platform? Whose stories do we not hear enough of? Tune in to find out! Books and authors mentioned in this episode: Meow Meow: The Incredible True Story of Baby Patankar - ...
5.41 Decoding Spiritual Self-help With A Karma Yogi
December 19, 2023 12:30 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBAre you ready to go down the path of success? In this episode, Tara and Michelle talk to the ISKCON monk Gopinath Das, author of “The Power of Karma Yoga: Decoding Ancient Wisdom for Lasting Success”. An IIT graduate turned monk, Gopinath Das is on a mission to educate modern society by combining science and profound life advice found in ancient texts. In an exciting partnership series with Jaico Publishing House, we are featuring fascinating new authors every month, writers that captiva...
5.41 Jaico Special: Decoding Spiritual Self-help With A Karma Yogi
December 19, 2023 12:30 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBAre you ready to go down the path of success? In this episode, Tara and Michelle talk to the ISKCON monk Gopinath Das, author of “The Power of Karma Yoga: Decoding Ancient Wisdom for Lasting Success”. An IIT graduate turned monk, Gopinath Das is on a mission to educate modern society by combining science and profound life advice found in ancient texts. In an exciting partnership series with Jaico Publishing House, we are featuring fascinating new authors every month, writers that captiva...
5.40 Penguin Special: Women Who Defy All Odds To Get What They Want
December 12, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 43 MBWhat happens if you are faced with a choice that complicates matters between your professional and personal lives? This episode sees Tara and Michelle dive into a conversation with Rheea Mukherjee and Gargi Rawat, as they explore the nuances of modern-day activism and the ethical dilemmas that come with it. Join us as we talk to Rheea Mukherjee about her book “The Girl Who Kept Falling In Love”, and how it uncovers the story of Kaya who hurtles into activism in her search for purpose, and...
5.40 Rheea & Gargi: Women Who Defy All Odds To Get What They Want
December 12, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 43 MBWhat happens if you are faced with a choice that complicates matters between your professional and personal lives? This episode sees Tara and Michelle dive into a conversation with Rheea Mukherjee and Gargi Rawat, as they explore the nuances of modern-day activism and the ethical dilemmas that come with it. Join us as we talk to Rheea Mukherjee about her book “The Girl Who Kept Falling In Love”, and how it uncovers the story of Kaya who hurtles into activism in her search for purpose, and...
5.40 Women Who Defy All Odds To Get What They Want
December 12, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 43 MBWhat happens if you are faced with a choice that complicates matters between your professional and personal lives? This episode sees Tara and Michelle dive into a conversation with Rheea Mukherjee and Gargi Rawat, as they explore the nuances of modern-day activism and the ethical dilemmas that come with it. Join us as we talk to Rheea Mukherjee about her book “The Girl Who Kept Falling In Love”, and how it uncovers the story of Kaya who hurtles into activism in her search for purpose, and...
5.39 Radhika Iyengar: Life Among The Dead in Banaras
December 05, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBWhat is it like burning bodies amidst raging fires every day? Who are the corpse-burners and the owners of the “sacred fire”? In this episode, Tara speaks to Radhika Iyengar, author of “Fire On The Ganges: Life Among The Dead In Banaras”, as she provides us insight into the Doms’ lives- the community tasked with handling the last rites of the dead. Researched and compiled from her interactions and interviews with the community, Radhika’s book explores the individual stories of struggles and...
5.38 Penguin Special: Unheard Stories From The Indian Army
November 28, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 42 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. In this special episode of Books & Beyond, Tara and Michelle converse with Aditi Kumar and Shivalik Bakshi as they take us on a tour of the Indian Army and give us an insider’s view of defence families. Exploring the heartbreaking story of the forgotten men of the 1971 Indo-Pak...
5.38 Aditi & Shivalik: Unheard Stories From The Indian Army
November 28, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 42 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. In this special episode of Books & Beyond, Tara and Michelle converse with Aditi Kumar and Shivalik Bakshi as they take us on a tour of the Indian Army and give us an insider’s view of defence families. Exploring the heartbreaking story of the forgotten men of the 1971 Indo-Pak...
5.38 Unheard Stories From The Indian Army
November 28, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 42 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. In this special episode of Books & Beyond, Tara and Michelle converse with Aditi Kumar and Shivalik Bakshi as they take us on a tour of the Indian Army and give us an insider’s view of defence families. Exploring the heartbreaking story of the forgotten men of the 1971 Indo-Pak...
5.37 Anirudh Kanisetti: Unearthing the Untapped History of South India
November 21, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBDoes history give you goosebumps? Specifically, history that explores the minds of kings and uncovers hidden stories of little-known queens? In this episode, Tara and Michelle venture into the ancient palaces of South India as they converse with Anirudh Kanisetti, author of “Lords of the Deccan: Southern Indian from the Chalukyas to the Cholas”. They discuss how a majority of Deccan history got left out and why it mattered enough to make him dive into translations of literature and inscript...
5.36 Vivek Shanbhag: Decoding Sakina’s Kiss, Ghachar Ghochar & Kannada Literature
November 14, 2023 12:30 - 52 minutes - 36 MBHow do you create a family drama embroiled in suspense? In this episode, Tara and Michelle uncover the nuances of writing a thriller with Vivek Shanbhag. We delve into how he navigates the minefield of family life as well as the intricate realm between truth and perception amidst India's evolving social and political landscape. Tune in to hear them unpack Vivek Shanbhag’s writing process, his books, Kannada literature, translations into English, the politics of translations, and how po...
5.35 Nadeem Zaman: Meet The Great Gatsby of Bangladesh
November 07, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBWhat ugly truths lie behind the carefully curated social circles in Dhaka’s high society? In this episode, Tara and Michelle converse with Nadeem Zaman, author of “The Inheritors”, as he talks about privilege, parties, and politics in Dhaka. In a delightful mix of satire and social commentary, his book explores Nisar’s eye-opening journey back to his hometown as he uncovers secrets and revisits his childhood “home”. Tune in to hear Nadeem Zaman talk about what it’s like to party with the...
5.34 Hussain Zaidi: Capturing Criminals With India’s Biggest Crime Writer
November 01, 2023 03:30 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWhat does it take for a national hero to be deemed a deadly criminal? Join your host Michelle, as she dives into conversation with Hussain Zaidi, author of “R.A.W. Hitman: The Real Story of Agent Lima”, as he talks about covering the story of Lucky Bisht, who was convicted for the alleged murder of two notorious criminals. In his book, he uncovers how a 16-year-old ended up being “a fantabulous killing machine”. In this episode, you’ll hear how Hussain Zaidi accidentally hurtled headfirst...
5.33 Mehak Goyal: A Debut Poetry Collection Finds A Traditional Publisher
October 24, 2023 12:30 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIs our worth as women determined by our ability to make rotis? In this episode, we delve into the nuances of writing mainstream feminist poetry in India! Join Tara and Michelle as they talk to Mehak Goyal about her book “Failure to Make Round Rotis: Poems on Rebellion, Resilience and Relationships”, about her inspiration, her writing process, and her publishing journey. How did she go from a start-up founder to a published poet? How did she decide what to write? How did she translate her pe...
5.32 Neeraj Kumar: Corruption at the Grassroots Level in Indian Cricket
October 17, 2023 11:30 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWhat would you do if you discovered your favourite sport, which is almost a religion in this country, is rife with corruption? Join your hosts Tara and Michelle as they unravel the shocking story of corruption in cricket with one of India's most well-respected police officers and a former BCCI anti-corruption chief. In this episode, you'll hear from Neeraj Kumar as he tells us how he uncovered the alarming truth behind the administration that runs various cricket tournaments, including th...
5.31 Ranjana Kaul: Unveiling Generational Wisdom: Lakshmi Bai Tilak - A Feminist Pioneer
October 10, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBImagine discovering a treasure trove of ancestral wisdom, diving into the firsthand stories of the past, all from a pioneering woman's remarkably progressive viewpoint! Join your hosts Tara and Michelle, as we delve deep into the captivating accounts of Ranjana Kaul, a banker by day who serendipitously unearthed the stories and accounts of her grandmother, the extraordinary Lakshmi Bai Tilak. In this episode, we'll introduce you to Ranjana Kaul and her passionate endeavor to do justice to...
5.31 Ranjana Kaul: Why I Decided To Translate My Grandmother’s Book Into English
October 10, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBImagine discovering surprisingly progressive stories from the 19th century, all written by your grandmother! In this episode, we'll introduce you to Ranjana Kaul and her passionate endeavour to do justice to her grandmother's legacy — a trailblazing woman, who not only wrote but also fervently fought for women's rights. Join your host, Michelle, as she delves deep into the captivating accounts of how Ranjana serendipitously unearthed the stories and accounts of her grandmother. Laxmibai A...
5.30 Ameer Shahul: How a Global Corporation Poisoned Kodaikanal
October 04, 2023 04:30 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBHow would you react if you found out that your employer was poisoning you and your community with a deadly substance? Join your hosts Tara and Michelle as they unravel the astonishing story of "Heavy Metal: How a Global Corporation Poisoned Kodaikanal" by journalist Ameer Shahul. Prepare to be drawn into a world of courage, corporate recklessness, and the battle for justice. In this episode, you'll hear from Ameer Shahul himself how he uncovered the horrifying facts about the mercury conta...
5.30 Ameer Shahul: The Truth Behind "Heavy Metal" – A Story of Courage, Corruption, and Consequences
October 04, 2023 04:30 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBHow would you react if you found out that your employer was poisoning you and your community with a deadly substance? Join your hosts Tara and Michelle as they unravel the astonishing story of "Heavy Metal: How a Global Corporation Poisoned Kodaikanal" by journalist Ameer Shahul. Prepare to be drawn into a world of courage, corporate recklessness, and the battle for justice. In this episode, you'll hear from Ameer Shahul himself how he uncovered the horrifying facts about the mercury conta...
5.29 Penguin Special: Redefining gender stereotypes in Indian diasporic writing with Shashtri & Jai
September 26, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. In this special episode of Books & Beyond, Tara and Michelle talk to two Indian diasporic writers – Shastri Akella and Jai Chakrabarti, about their books that break the mold of conventional storytelling and offer nuanced perspectives on gender stereotypes. Being Indian writers...
5.29 Penguin Special: Redefining Gender Stereotypes in Indian Diasporic Writing
September 26, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. In this special episode of Books & Beyond, Tara and Michelle talk to two Indian diasporic writers – Shastri Akella and Jai Chakrabarti, about their books that break the mold of conventional storytelling and offer nuanced perspectives on gender stereotypes. Being Indian writers...
5.29 Redefining Gender Stereotypes in Indian Diasporic Writing
September 26, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. In this special episode of Books & Beyond, Tara and Michelle talk to two Indian diasporic writers – Shastri Akella and Jai Chakrabarti, about their books that break the mold of conventional storytelling and offer nuanced perspectives on gender stereotypes. Being Indian writers...
5.29 Shastri & Jai: Redefining Gender Stereotypes in Indian Diasporic Writing
September 26, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. In this special episode of Books & Beyond, Tara and Michelle talk to two Indian diasporic writers – Shastri Akella and Jai Chakrabarti, about their books that break the mold of conventional storytelling and offer nuanced perspectives on gender stereotypes. Being Indian writers...
5.28 Manish Gaekwad: My Mother was the Last Courtesan
September 20, 2023 07:30 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWhat does it take to write a memoir of your mother, who was a courtesan in a changing India? Did Manish’s relationship with his mother color his own narration of her life story? Did he leave out bits that made him uncomfortable? What did his mother say when he told her he wanted to write a book about her? In this episode of “Books and Beyond,” Tara and Michelle talk to Manish Gaekwad, the author of “The Last Courtesan,” a memoir of his mother, Rekhabai, who was one of the last tawaifs (cour...
5.28 Manish Gaekwad: My mother was the last courtesan
September 20, 2023 07:30 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWhat does it take to write a memoir of your mother, who was a courtesan in a changing India? Did Manish’s relationship with his mother color his own narration of her life story? Did he leave out bits that made him uncomfortable? What did his mother say when he told her he wanted to write a book about her? In this episode of “Books and Beyond,” Tara and Michelle talk to Manish Gaekwad, the author of “The Last Courtesan,” a memoir of his mother, Rekhabai, who was one of the last tawaifs (cour...
5.27 Srinath Rao: Inside the Life of a Crime Reporter in Mumbai
September 12, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWhat mysteries lie beneath ‘Meow Meow’ — one of Mumbai’s biggest drug scandals? Join Michelle and Tara for a thrilling episode of Books and Beyond with stellar crime reporter Srinath Rao as he takes us on a journey of the process of writing his breathtaking book unveiling the life and crimes of Shashikala ‘Baby’ Patankar, infamous as ‘Mumbai’s Drug Queen’. What is Meow Meow, the drug that flooded the streets of Mumbai? How did Baby get involved in the drug racket, and who is she beyond he...
5.26 Catherine & Nandini: Bringing South-Indian Epics to the World
September 06, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. How do ancient and moving epics reach the world through translation? Join Michelle and Tara for a very special episode of Books & Beyond in partnership with Penguin Random House India, where they have some exciting conversations around translations with two language connoisseur...
5.26 Penguin Special: Bringing South-Indian Epics to the World with Nandini and Catherine
September 06, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. How do ancient and moving epics reach the world through translation? Join Michelle and Tara for a very special episode of Books & Beyond in partnership with Penguin Random House India, where they have some exciting conversations around translations with two language connoisseur...
5.26 Penguin Special: Bringing South-Indian Epics to the World
September 06, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. How do ancient and moving epics reach the world through translation? Join Michelle and Tara for a very special episode of Books & Beyond in partnership with Penguin Random House India, where they have some exciting conversations around translations with two language connoisseur...
5.26 Bringing South-Indian Epics to the World
September 06, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. How do ancient and moving epics reach the world through translation? Join Michelle and Tara for a very special episode of Books & Beyond in partnership with Penguin Random House India, where they have some exciting conversations around translations with two language connoisseur...
5.25 Nidhi & Reshmi: Active Ageing- Living Life Without a Pause
August 30, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBDoes life have to come to a halt once you touch 60? Join Michelle and Tara in conversation with Nidhi Chawla and Reshmi Chakraborty about their book ‘Rethink Ageing: Lessons in Ageing from the Older and Bolder Generation’ — a book that challenges the way we think about ageing in India today. What does it mean to age actively, and how can one do it? Can you start afresh once you cross the threshold of 55? And how do you prepare for your second innings? Michelle and Tara find out what options...
5.24 Tejaswini Apte-Rahm: Time Travel to Bombay's Silent Film Era
August 22, 2023 22:30 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBWhat secrets lie behind the silences of Bombay’s silent films? Join Michelle in conversation with Tejaswini Apte-Rahm about her book ‘The Secret of More’, as she learns about previously unrevealed secrets that lie behind the glitz and glamour of Bombay’s silent film era. ‘The Secret of More’ looks at Bombay of the 1900s through the rags-to-riches story of Tatya, whose life is intertwined with two parts of Bombay’s beating heart – the textile mills and the silent film industry. How does he s...
5.23 Tara & Michelle: Mythology: What differentiates blockbusters from flops
August 16, 2023 03:30 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBTara and Michelle discuss which "myths" changed the way they view the world, and which left no impression on them at all. In this episode, they cover the reason behind the unfailing popularity of myths, mythology books, screen adaptations and much more. Was it Adipurush’s dialogues that led to its downfall? How much VFX is too much? Why do we still love Amar Chitra Katha? Tune in to find out! Books mentioned in this episode: Names of the Women by Jeet Thayil Business Sutra: A Very India...