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Jaipur Bytes, the official podcast of the Jaipur Literature Festival, is your gateway to enriching and entertaining conversations featuring the finest thinkers, writers, speakers, and doers! Hosted by music programmer & broadcaster Sarthak Kaushik and writer & itihasology's founder, Eric Chopra, the podcast guarantees an eclectic mix of cross-genre discussions traversing diverse themes and ideas. With a constellation of the world's most eminent trailblazers, here's your chance to listen to authors, diplomats, historians, filmmakers, artists, and the unsung heroes of the arts.

  1. Arundhati Nath on ‘The Phantom’s Howl’ | Jaipur Bytes 2025

    11/19/2025

    Arundhati Nath on ‘The Phantom’s Howl’ | Jaipur Bytes 2025

    Ghost stories are a significant part of Bengali culture. In this podcast, Arundhati Nath recalls how she grew up listening to her grandmother narrate ghost stories. She discusses how the stories in the collection ‘The Phantom’s Howl’ feature supernatural creatures with not only elements of horror but also humour.

    11 min
  2. Sandeep Khanna on His Debut Novel | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

    11/06/2025

    Sandeep Khanna on His Debut Novel | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

    India cannot be separated from its ten thousand years of history, even when focusing on the last fifty years. Sandeep Khanna’s debut novel follows characters as they navigate the economic, political, and socio-cultural changes India has undergone from the 1970s and 80s to the present. In this gripping podcast, Khanna shares the stories, poetry, and themes that inspired his writing, discusses what he aimed to convey, and reflects on what he learned through the process.

    18 min
  3. Susan Jung on Food and Beyond | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

    11/06/2025

    Susan Jung on Food and Beyond | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

    Even after testing ninety fried chicken recipes in three months for her cookbook ‘Kung Pao and Beyond’, food writer and chef Susan Jung still loves fried chicken. In this engaging podcast, Jung shares her culinary journey from starting out as an English literature graduate to becoming a pastry chef, writing a cookbook and now a food writer at Vogue Hong Kong.

    14 min
  4. Katy Hessel on Women in the History of Art | Jaipur Bytes 2025

    11/01/2025

    Katy Hessel on Women in the History of Art | Jaipur Bytes 2025

    Which kinds of art are worth viewing, and who creates them? Katy Hessel unpacks these questions by examining limitations historically placed on art made by women and types of works currently exhibited in the UK. The art historian argues how recognising these artists and writers’ achievements not only enriches our understanding of art history but also shapes a more inclusive future for the art world.

    19 min
  5. Anand George on his Culinary Journey | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

    10/31/2025

    Anand George on his Culinary Journey | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

    From discussing culinary school and what inspired his passion for cooking, to exploring how the history of colonialism in Kerala has shaped its cuisine, and delving into the science and art of selecting ingredients and preparing dishes, Chef Anand George covers multiple facets of the culinary experience.

    9 min
  6. Rajdeep Sardesai on the Politics and Media of India Today | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

    10/28/2025

    Rajdeep Sardesai on the Politics and Media of India Today | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025

    There is a lot to be said about the current state of politics and media in India today. This is exactly what journalist and author Rajdeep Sardesai expands on while talking about his newest book ‘2024: The Election that Surprised India’. Sardesei points out the hypocrisy of the Indian media and discusses Prime Minister Modi’s mass appeal as well as the need for a strong opposition.

    28 min
  7. Jassa Ahluwalia on Navigating Between Two Identities | Jaipur Bytes 2025

    10/25/2025

    Jassa Ahluwalia on Navigating Between Two Identities | Jaipur Bytes 2025

    “I am rejecting the idea that I’m half Punjabi and half British. I am both those things fully.” In this captivating podcast, Jassa Ahluwalia discusses his book “Both Not Half,” exploring identity and his writing process. He shares stories of growing up in a multicultural home, how his family blended languages and cultures, and his experiences visiting India.

    20 min
  8. From Cinema to Literature: Manav Kaul and Imtiaz Ali on Good Storytelling | Jaipur Bytes 2025

    10/24/2025

    From Cinema to Literature: Manav Kaul and Imtiaz Ali on Good Storytelling | Jaipur Bytes 2025

    Storytelling takes on many forms from poems, plays, novels, short stories, to films, music, and short films. In this captivating podcast, Manav Kaul and Imtiaz Ali discuss elements that make narratives compelling, sharing how evocative literature and media influence their approach to writing, directing, and acting. Discover how stories inspire us and transform the way in which we see the world.

    31 min
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Jaipur Bytes, the official podcast of the Jaipur Literature Festival, is your gateway to enriching and entertaining conversations featuring the finest thinkers, writers, speakers, and doers! Hosted by music programmer & broadcaster Sarthak Kaushik and writer & itihasology's founder, Eric Chopra, the podcast guarantees an eclectic mix of cross-genre discussions traversing diverse themes and ideas. With a constellation of the world's most eminent trailblazers, here's your chance to listen to authors, diplomats, historians, filmmakers, artists, and the unsung heroes of the arts.

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  • Channel
    Launchora
  • Creator
    Jaipur Literature Festival
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    372
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jaipur Literature Festival
  • Show Website
    Jaipur Bytes

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