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Books and Beyond with Bound

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. Tune in every Wednesday! Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Get in touch with us at connect@boundindia.com.

  1. 7.16 Ministhy S & Arunava Sinha: Leaping Out Of A Page - Translation is More Than Putting Pen to Paper

    DEC 17

    7.16 Ministhy S & Arunava Sinha: Leaping Out Of A Page - Translation is More Than Putting Pen to Paper

    Ever wondered how translators breathe life into stories across languages? Or what it takes to bring the essence of one culture into another?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara and Michelle unravel the secrets of literary translation with two of India’s finest: Arunava Sinha, who has translated over 80 masterpieces, and Ministhy S., known for her thought-provoking translations of powerful and diverse narratives.From the untold struggles of salt farmers in Gujarat to a coffin maker’s poig...

    1h 4m
  2. 7.15 Anisha Lalvani: Love, Crime, and Coming of Age in Noida

    DEC 11

    7.15 Anisha Lalvani: Love, Crime, and Coming of Age in Noida

    Curious about how contemporary fiction explores women's sexuality, family, and the messy transition into adulthood?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara and Michelle sit down with Anisha Lalvani to discuss her debut novel, Girls Who Stray, a coming-of-age story set in Noida. The novel follows A, a 23-year-old literature graduate, as she navigates love, family, and a tangle of crime and self-discovery.Anisha shares how her background in publishing and television influenced her storytelling...

    50 min
  3. 7.14 Saania Saxena: Friendships, Crushes and Growing Up

    DEC 3

    7.14 Saania Saxena: Friendships, Crushes and Growing Up

    How do teenage years shape the way we view the world around us?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara chat with 20-year-old author and philosophy blogger Saania Saxena about her debut book, Teenage Chronicles. Saania, who started her blog at just 12 to cope with school pressures, created a book that features five relatable teenage characters navigating emotions like jealousy, anger, and the complexities of friendships.Saania shares how her book combines scientific insights wit...

    48 min
  4. 7.13 Prayaag Akbar: Love, Social Media, Class Struggles in Delhi’s Urban Chaos

    NOV 26

    7.13 Prayaag Akbar: Love, Social Media, Class Struggles in Delhi’s Urban Chaos

    What do a right-wing YouTube creator and a small-town salesgirl have in common? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara sit down with Prayaag Akbar, author of Mother India, to explore the intersections of identity, ambition, and the rapid transformations of urban India. Through the lives of Mayank, a right-wing YouTuber, and Nisha, a small-town salesgirl navigating Delhi’s class-driven chaos, Prayaag examines the human cost of our obsession with relevance and validation.Pr...

    55 min
  5. 7.12 Ram and Ammar: Exploring Identity, Migration, and Mystery in Fiction

    NOV 19

    7.12 Ram and Ammar: Exploring Identity, Migration, and Mystery in Fiction

    Curious about how fiction unravels the complexities of identity and migration?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara sit down with Ammar Kalia, author of A Person is a Prayer, and Ram Murali, author of Death in the Air, to discuss their remarkable debut novels.Ammar Kalia explores the ripple effects of migration on family dynamics through the lens of Bedi’s journey from Kenya to India. Ram Murali’s Death in the Air takes readers to an Indian Himalayan spa, combining Agatha Chr...

    56 min
  6. 7.11 Sriram Devatha: How Did an Indian Whiskey Brand find Global Market?

    NOV 13

    7.11 Sriram Devatha: How Did an Indian Whiskey Brand find Global Market?

    As India rises on the world stage, what stories and narratives are we ready to share?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara and Michelle speak with author Sriram Devtha the author of Amrut: The Great Churn. Diving into the heart of Indian brands that have received global recognition with Amrut Distilleries, a brand pushing boundaries in the whiskey market. We explore the journey from its early days to becoming a major soft power player, reaching enthusiasts in Sweden. They discu...

    57 min
  7. 7.10 Dr. Ramchandra Guha: What Can We Learn from India's Environmental Heroes?

    NOV 5

    7.10 Dr. Ramchandra Guha: What Can We Learn from India's Environmental Heroes?

    Curious about India’s unique relationship with the environment and the often-overlooked heroes who shaped it?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara welcome celebrated historian Dr. Ramachandra Guha, and talk about his recent book Speaking with Nature. Known for his extensive work on Gandhi, Dr. Guha now uncovers the lives of Indian environmentalists who, since the 19th century, championed sustainable ways of living in harmony with nature. From literary icon Rabindranath Tagore...

    50 min
  8. 7.9 K. Hari Kumar: Oracles, Daivas, and Spirit Worship in Tulu Nadu

    OCT 29

    7.9 K. Hari Kumar: Oracles, Daivas, and Spirit Worship in Tulu Nadu

    Ever been captivated by the supernatural or curious about the secrets behind spirit worship?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle sits down with Hari Kumar, author of Daiva, who takes us into the fascinating world of spirit worship practiced in Karnataka and northern Kerala’s Tulu Nadu region. Hari dives into the intense practice of spirit possession, where individuals become vessels for powerful spirits like Panjurli and Bobbarya.He also shares how a surprising oracle prediction led ...

    1h 2m
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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. Tune in every Wednesday! Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Get in touch with us at connect@boundindia.com.

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  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    156
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