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

    4 DAYS AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 7.8 Dharini & Rupleena: Interfaith Romance, Identity and Coming-of-age Stories of Women in India

    OCT 22

    7.8 Dharini & Rupleena: Interfaith Romance, Identity and Coming-of-age Stories of Women in India

    Curious about how fiction explores the intersection of identity, memory, and love? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara sit down with Dharini Bhaskar author of ‘Like Being Alive Twice’ and Rupleena Bose author of ‘Summer of Then’ to talk about the art of writing female coming-of-age stories. They dive into the challenges of creating relatable female characters and discuss how their personal experiences shape their storytelling.Dharini and Rupleena open up about their cr...

    50 min
  6. 7.7 Manjiri Prabhu: Unraveling Secrets and Mysteries in Portugal’s Wine Country

    OCT 15

    7.7 Manjiri Prabhu: Unraveling Secrets and Mysteries in Portugal’s Wine Country

    Ever wonder how a destination can inspire an entire mystery novel?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara and Michelle chat with Manjiri Prabhu, India’s first female mystery writer to break into the international scene. She talks about her latest novel, The Mystery of the Portuguese Hearts, set in the heart of Portugal’s wine country. Manjiri reveals how investigator Re unravels the truth behind a murder and the mysterious ‘lenços’ (love handkerchiefs). Minjiri shares her deep dive int...

    39 min
  7. 7.6 Abhishek Anicca: Disability, Desire, and Dating

    OCT 8

    7.6 Abhishek Anicca: Disability, Desire, and Dating

    Ever wondered what it’s like to live with a disability? Or how writing can help navigate the toughest of life’s challenges? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara chat with Abhishek Anicca, author of Grammar of My Body, a creative memoir about his life with VATERS syndrome, a condition affecting multiple parts of his body. Abhishek dives into his experience of living with chronic illness and disability in India, sharing his journey of vulnerability, humor, and breaking st...

    50 min
  8. 7.5 Priyanka Pathak Narain: A Treasure, A Secret, and India’s Mystical History

    OCT 1

    7.5 Priyanka Pathak Narain: A Treasure, A Secret, and India’s Mystical History

    Ever wonder how historical mysteries unfold in fiction? In this episode of Books and Beyond Tara and Michelle chat with Priyanka Pathak Narain, author of The Somnath Cipher. Her novel is packed with ancient puzzles, cryptic messages, and real historical events like Mahmud of Ghazni's invasion. She shares her experiences as an investigative journalist, covering stories like the Mark Foley scandal, and her transition to reporting on religion in India. Sharing insights from her career, she ...

    50 min
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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
    152
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