Pustakalaya

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Welcome to Pustakalaya, a dedicated literary and ideas show by Indian Express Hindi, hosted by Saurabh Dwivedi. Pustakalaya is more than just a book review show—it is a movement to build a thoughtful community of readers, thinkers, and curious minds. In each episode, we bring you in-depth, long-form conversations with India’s leading authors, historians, legal luminaries, scholars, and public intellectuals. From landmark constitutional battles and political histories to path-breaking memoirs and classic literature, Pustakalaya explores the stories, ideas, and debates that shape our world.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    EP 6 - चैम्पियंस ट्रॉफ़ी के गोल्डन बैट विनर शिखर धवन, कैसे बन गए गौर गोपाल दास के दोस्त

    In this candid conversation, Dhawan opens up about different aspects of his life beyond cricket. He talks about his reading habits and the lessons he has drawn from Gaur Gopal Das, Shivani Didi, the Ashtavakra Gita and Osho.Dhawan revisits his journey from his Under-19 days and shares stories about fellow cricketers, including Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik. He also recalls telling Viv Richards during a chance meeting in a lift that he would score heavily in England. A promise he fulfilled by winning the Golden Bat at the Champions Trophy.The conversation also explores the importance of journaling and manifestation in his life, his efforts to understand business and his growth beyond the cricket field. Dhawan also speaks about his wife, Sophie, from their first meeting to their journey towards marriage.Listen in to discover the many sides of Shikhar Dhawan - the cricketer, reader, entrepreneur and person behind the public image.

    EP 6 - चैम्पियंस ट्रॉफ़ी के गोल्डन बैट विनर शिखर धवन, कैसे बन गए गौर गोपाल दास के दोस्त

  2. 3d ago

    EP 5 - नेहरू ने UN सिक्योरिटी काउंसिल की सीट चीन को दी थी? जानिए इनसाइड स्टोरी

    In this episode of Pustakalaya, veteran diplomat and author Rajiv Dogra joins us to discuss his new book, How Nations Fail: And the Unmaking of America's World. Why do great nations collapse? What separates the rise of a civilization from its fall. Dogra traces the fault lines that have brought down empires through history, and turns that lens on the present moment: a world staring at cascading financial crises, a possible American decline, and China's continuing rise.This is not just a history of the past. It is a sharp read of where the world is headed, and where countries like India will stand in this shifting order. Listen to this compelling conversation on Pustakalaya, only on Indian Express Hindi.

    EP 5 - नेहरू ने UN सिक्योरिटी काउंसिल की सीट चीन को दी थी? जानिए इनसाइड स्टोरी

  3. 4d ago

    EP 4 - महिला वकील की जिंदगी में क्या था कि अटल के चाहते हुए RSS ने सॉलिसिटर जनरल नहीं बनने दिया

    In this captivating episode of 'Pustakalaya' by Indian Express Hindi, host Saurabh Dwivedi sits down with Senior Advocate Raju Ramachandran to discuss his celebrated book, '14 Lawyers: Portraits from the Bar' (published by Juggernaut).The conversation journeys through historic legal battles and intimate, untold anecdotes from the corridors of the Supreme Court of India. Senior Advocate Raju Ramachandran reflects on landmark constitutional moments—including the Kesavananda Bharati case and Justice H.R. Khanna’s iconic ADM Jabalpur dissent—and sheds light on unsung legal giants like Shyamla Pappu, Tehmtan Andhyarujina, Frank Anthony, R.K. Garg, Lal Narayan Sinha, and the pioneering PIL couple, Kapila and Nirmal Hingorani. The discussion also covers judicial ethics, courtroom drama, gender bias in the legal profession, and five essential book recommendations for every Indian.

    EP 4 - महिला वकील की जिंदगी में क्या था कि अटल के चाहते हुए RSS ने सॉलिसिटर जनरल नहीं बनने दिया

  4. 4d ago

    EP 3 - गौतम को UP के किस माफिया ने किया था किडनैप, कितने करोड़ की फिरौती दी गई?

    How was Gautam Adani kidnapped, and how did the kidnappers allegedly demand a ransom of ₹15 crore? How did a pickpocket from Varanasi find his name linked to the investigation into the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers? And who was Archana Sharma, the notorious woman gangster from Ujjain?In this special episode of Pustakalaya, Indian Express Hindi Editor Saurabh Dwivedi speaks with former IPS officer Rajesh Pandey, author of the book "Antheen". Drawing from his decades of policing experience, Rajesh Pandey narrates some of the most gripping real-life crime investigations, lesser-known stories, and unforgettable cases from his career.Watch this fascinating conversation for remarkable stories from India's policing history and the people behind some of its most sensational criminal cases.

    EP 3 - गौतम को UP के किस माफिया ने किया था किडनैप, कितने करोड़ की फिरौती दी गई?

  5. 4d ago

    EP 2 - पूर्व मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त एसवाई कुरैशी, जिन्होंने PMO की पोस्टिंग लेने से मना कर दिया

    In this episode of Pustakalaya, former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi shares fascinating stories from his career and his book.-At the suggestion of his friend Nawaz Deobandi, Quraishi compiled 100 untold stories from his administrative career into a book.-He credits his father's unique '₹100 formula' for education, which allowed children from all backgrounds to access quality learning in English and other languages, shaping his own development.-Quraishi described a potential posting in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) as a 'cage.' He felt it would limit his independence and subject him to constant, unnecessary 'extra vetting'.-When Quraishi once complained to the Prime Minister about a minister's conduct, Manmohan Singh was so distressed that he emotionally stated he would rather 'commit suicide' than be accused of undermining the Commission.-Quraishi remains a strong defender of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). He argues that the machines used during his tenure were impossible to hack and were designed to be transparent and secure at every level.-He shares insights into navigating the complex relationship between bureaucrats and politicians, citing his experiences with leaders like Om Prakash Chautala and Sushma Swaraj, where he learned to balance administrative integrity with political management.

    EP 2 - पूर्व मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त एसवाई कुरैशी, जिन्होंने PMO की पोस्टिंग लेने से मना कर दिया

  6. 4d ago

    EP 1 - कौन से राजा, जिन्ना के साथ सीक्रेट पैक्ट कर रहे थे, नए कागजों से क्या पता चला?

    In this PUSTAKALAYA Weekly Book Show of Indian Express Hindi, author and journalist Josy Joseph discusses his book Birth Of A Nation with Saurabh Dwivedi. The discussion takes viewers back to the crucial days leading up to India's Independence in 1947 and explores the political negotiations, power struggles, and historic decisions that shaped the future of the subcontinent. The conversation examines the roles played by Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Lord Mountbatten, and several princely states during one of the most turbulent periods in South Asian history. Josy Joseph sheds light on lesser-known events, hidden political calculations, and the challenges faced by India's leaders as they navigated Partition, nation-building, and the integration of princely states. The interview also explores the positions taken by rulers of Hyderabad, Junagadh, Bhopal, and other princely kingdoms, revealing how close the newly independent nation came to a very different future. Drawing from extensive research, archival material, and historical records, Birth Of A Nation offers a fresh perspective on the final weeks before Independence. If you are interested in Indian history, the Partition, the freedom movement, political leadership, and untold stories from 1947, this discussion provides valuable insights into one of the most important turning points in modern history.

    EP 1 - कौन से राजा, जिन्ना के साथ सीक्रेट पैक्ट कर रहे थे, नए कागजों से क्या पता चला?
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Welcome to Pustakalaya, a dedicated literary and ideas show by Indian Express Hindi, hosted by Saurabh Dwivedi. Pustakalaya is more than just a book review show—it is a movement to build a thoughtful community of readers, thinkers, and curious minds. In each episode, we bring you in-depth, long-form conversations with India’s leading authors, historians, legal luminaries, scholars, and public intellectuals. From landmark constitutional battles and political histories to path-breaking memoirs and classic literature, Pustakalaya explores the stories, ideas, and debates that shape our world.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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