Best Arun kumar Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 43 : Arun Kumar's review of the books " Kenneth Andersons Omnibus: Man Eaters And Western Ghats" 44:53

17d ago44:53

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In this episode, Arun Kumar reviews Kenneth Anderson's set of 7 books giving us a gist of each book through tales recounted in them, in a very engaging manner. Kenneth Douglas Stewart Anderson was an Indian writer and hunter who wrote books about his adventures in the jungles of South India. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay…

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Episode 45 : Hariharan's review of the book "Voyages that changed the world" by Peter Aughton 28:10

5h ago28:10

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In this episode,12 year old Hariharan reviews an amazing book, "Voyages that changed the world" written by Peter Aughton. Hari takes us through some of the interesting voyages taken up by sailors ,explorers, scientists etc. and their difficult journeys, giving us a glimpse into the life on the boats and ships, how it was really difficult to venture…

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Episode 44 : Swaminathan's review of the book "Ponniyin Selvan" written by Kalki Krishnamurthy 24:36

11d ago24:36

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In this episode,20 year old Swami takes us through Kalki's historical fiction novel setup in the Chola kingdom. He gives us a glimpse into the storyline, characters and how the author has written a beautiful story through the eyes of a messenger, the protagonist, Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Backgrou…

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Episode 42 : Saagarika's review of the book " Little Women" written by Louisa May Alcott 30:21

29d ago30:21

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In this episode, 12 year old Saagarika has reviewed the classic "Little Women" written by Louisa May Alcott. The story follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy and their journey from childhood to womanhood. Saagarika has reviewed the book in a beautiful way describing the characters, the plot etc. thereby giving us a glimp…

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Episode 41 : Kishore's review of the book " Before We Forget Kindness" written by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 29:54

1M ago29:54

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In this episode, Kishore reviews an amazing book "Before we forget kindness" written by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. In the fifth book in the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, Kishore tells us about the mysterious café which welcomes four new guests who go into their past to move on their present, finding closure and comfort so they can start on a fresh …

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Episode 40 : Anika Madangeri's review of the book "Still Alive: A Wild Life of Rediscovery" written by Forrest Galante 34:52

1M ago34:52

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In this episode, 14 year old, Anika Madangeri speaks about this amazing book "Still Alive: A Wild Life of Rediscovery" written by Forrest Galante. A wildlife enthusiast herself, Anika loves exploring the wild side of the planet with her parents and other like minded groups. The book is a part memoir, part biological adventure where Galante takes re…

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Episode 39 : Anish's review of the book " The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna " written by Sudha Murthy 25:06

2M ago25:06

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In this episode, 13 year old Anish, reviews the book" The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna " written by Sudha Murthy. A book written by Sudha Murthy is always a pleasure to read and especially when kids talk about stories from the book, it feels like the purpose is fulfilled. That's what Anish does here. He shares few stories …

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Episode 38 : KMAK's review of the book " The Remains Of The Day" written by Kazuo Ishiguro 25:03

2M ago25:03

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In this episode, my guest KMAK reviews the book "The Remains Of The Day" written by nobel prize winning author, Kazuo Ishiguro. KMAK gives us a glimpse into Mr.Steven's world, a butler and the main protagonist of the story which is setup in 1956.She highlights how important issues have been touched upon throughout the story in a very subtle but sig…

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Episode 37 : Anupama's review of the book " Norwegian Wood" written by Haruki Murakami 22:03

2M ago22:03

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In this episode, my guest Anupama talks about this interesting book giving us a gist of the plot, protagonist, other characters and how it was so relatable to her while reading the same. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay

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Episode 36 : Gayathri's review of the book " Rich Dad Poor Dad" written by Robert Kiyosaki 28:25

3M ago28:25

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In this episode, my guest Gayathri reviews an amazing book 'Rich Dad Poor Dad" written by Robert Kiyosaki, which talks about the importance of financial education. Gayathri takes us through different aspects of the book in a very interesting way, highlighting important ones as mentioned by the author. Do listen to the episode and share your thought…

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Episode 35 : Vyjayanthi's review of the book "I Have Got You Under My Skin" written by Mary Higgins Clark 49:29

3M ago49:29

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In this episode, Vyjayanthi ma'am talks about one of her favourite authors work " I Have Got You Under My Skin". This book written by American Thriller author, Mary Higgins Clark, is a suspenseful journey into finding out the murderer through twists and turns wherein Vyajanthi ma'am gives us a glimpse of the plot in her words. Do listen to the epis…

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Episode 34 : Prayag Prem's review of the book " The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri 28:28

3M ago28:28

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In this episode, 15 year old Prayag Prem reviews an amazing book, "The Divine Comedy" written by Dante Alighieri as a poem in 3 volumes. The epic poem, The Divine Comedy, is about the author's journey which has three parts: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Heaven).Prayag takes us through the different levels of the poem in a ve…

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Episode 33 : Digangana Mukherjee's review of the book " The Home And The World" written by Rabindranath Tagore 34:20

4M ago34:20

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In this episode, my guest, Digangana Mukherjee talks about a beautiful book "The Home And The World" written by Rabindranath Tagore. She takes us through the character setup,setting of the plot,giving us a glimpse into Tagore's writing and the way how he brilliantly shaped them weaving amazing stories. Digangana also throws light on "Geetanjali",se…

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Episode 32 : Prasanthi's review of the book " Ahalya's Awakening" by Kavita Kane 42:49

4M ago42:49

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In this episode, author and book lover, Prasanthi has reviewed the amazing book "Ahalya's Awakening" written by Kavita Kane. Prasanthi has very well brought out the essence of the book by taking us through Ahalya's story in an interesting way.She also mentions that reading this book and reviewing it has given her immense joy as this was her first K…

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Episode 31: Upasana's review of the books "The Midnight Library ","The Life Impossible" and "The Comfort Book" written by Matt Haig 38:39

4M ago38:39

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In this episode, my guest Upasana wonderfully captures the essence of 3 books written by Matt Haig. The first one is Midnight Library,second one "The Life Impossible" and the last one " The Comfort Book".Each one is different in the kind of stories potrayed but with similar themes and a focus on Mental Health. Do listen to the episode and share you…

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Episode 30 : Parinitha's review of the book "Kim" by Rudyard Kipling 23:23

5M ago23:23

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In this episode, my guest Parinitha talks about the book "Kim" written by Rudyard Kipling. She gives us a glimpse into Kim's world and describes few characters involved in the story. The novel is known for its detailed portrait of the people, culture, religions, and superstitions, and the life of the bazaars and the road during those times in India…

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Episode 29 : Jaya Siva Murthy's preview of her book "The Curse Of The Vedic Code" 28:54

5M ago28:54

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In this episode, Jaya Siva Murthy talks about her latest book, " The Curse Of the Vedic Code", an edge-of-the-seat thriller. She discusses about the writing process, inspirations involved, her first book. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit: Olexy from Pixabay

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Episode 28: Sreekaruna's review of the book "The Prophet" By Khalil Gibran 30:33

5M ago30:33

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In this episode, my guest Sreekaruna, a storyteller by profession, talks about her favourite book "The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran. She talks about the author and how this book influenced her personally. Sreekaruna reads lines from few of the chapters to give us a gist of Gibran's profound writings. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. B…

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Episode 27: Cdr Sugunakar Pakala's review of the book "Butterflies,Parathas and The Bhagavad Gita" written by Dr.S. Hari Haran 57:47

6M ago57:47

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In this episode, my guest Cdr Sugunakar talks about this amazing book "Butterflies,Parathas and The Bhagavad Gita".He gives us a sneak peak into the characters and stories woven around them.He also tells us how this book inspired him and gave courage when he needed it the most. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Cred…

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Episode 26: Dr. Sumanth C. Raman’s preview of his book “Sick Business: The Truth Behind Healthcare in India 37:23

6M ago37:23

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Dr. Sumanth C. Raman is a well known media personality withregular appearances on National and Tamil television channels as a political analyst, anchor, and sports commentator. In this episode, Dr.Raman talks aboutsome of the most important issues prevalent in the Indian Medical System, giving us a glimpse into his book which is a must read for all…

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Episode 25 : Sreevalli Sreenivasan's preview of her book "Let The Elephants Bee" 24:03

6M ago24:03

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In this episode, my host Sreevalli Sreenivasan, talks about her book “Let the Elephants Bee”, the first in her Living with Nature series. Sreevalli is pursuing her PH.D in systems engineering. She is also an artist, loves nature and greatly inspired by her grandfather Sir M.A. Parthasarathy who was knighted by the Dutch Monarch and advocated for na…

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Episode 24 : Rohit Mishra's review of the book"The Eye Of Shiva" Beyond the Quantum Universe, written by Prashant Saxena 36:02

6M ago36:02

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In this episode, my guest Rohit Mishra reviews an amazing book "The Eye Of Shiva" Beyond the Quantum Universe, written by Prashant Saxena. Rohit gives us a glimpse into the book through different concepts like existence, relative conciousness, maya, Brahman and many more. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : O…

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Episode 23 : Arun Kumar's review of "Veerappan's Saga : Rise and Fall - 4 Volumes" written by P.Sivasubramaniam 1:05:42

7M ago1:05:42

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In this episode, my guest Arun Kumar Sir reviews an interesting book "Veerappan's Saga : Rise and Fall" written in 4 Volumes. He brings out the essence of the book in such a way that the review looks like story being retold through his words and author P.Sivasubramaniam's thoughts keeping the listeners glued to the episode. The author, an investiga…

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Episode 22 : Bhanu's review of the book " A Game Of Thrones" by George R.R.Martin 27:50

8M ago27:50

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In this episode ,my guest Bhanu reviews an amazing book "A Game Of Thrones" the first novel in A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels written by George R.R.Martin. Hope you enjoy listening to the episode. Do share your thoughts. Background Music Credit: Olexy from Pixabay

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Episode 21 : Parinitha's review of the book "A Good Girl's Guide To Murder" by Holly Jackson 17:20

8M ago17:20

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In this episode, my guest,19 year old Parinitha, reviews an awesome murder mystery book, excellently written by Holly Jackson. Pari gives us a glimpse into the author's way of portraying characters, storyline and much more in a very interesting way. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay…

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Episode 20: Upasana's review of the "The Housemaid" book series by Freida McFadden 48:46

8M ago48:46

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In this episode, my guest Upasana reviews an incredible thriller series covering 3 books, filled with mystery and psychological terror all coming together brilliantly. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit: Olexy from Pixabay

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Episode 19 : Arun Kumar's review of the book "The Story Of Philosophy" by Will Durant 1:00:15

8M ago1:00:15

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In this episode , my guest Arun Kumar reviews an amazing book " The Story Of Philosophy" written by Will Durant. Arun Sir has spoken about the book very well giving us insights into the ideologies and lives of great philosophers like Socrates,Aristotle,Plato among many others. Hope you enjoy the episode.Happy Listening!! Background Music Credit : O…

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Episode 18 : In conversation with Soumya on the "Joy Of Reading" 30:27

9M ago30:27

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In this episode, my friend Soumya discusses about the "Joy Of Reading" with a focus on inculcating the habit of reading with a lot of tips and suggestions to parents on how they can be enablers in their kid's reading journey.. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay…

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Episode 17 : Aarav and Anushkaa's review of the book "The Gita For Children" by Roopa Pai 32:54

9M ago32:54

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In this episode, my guests are 13 year old Aarav and 15 year old Anushkaa who pitched in together to review an amazing book written by Roopa Pai. She has done a great job of simplifying a complex subject. She uses humor and contemporary language that will surely appeal not only to children but to their parents and other adults as well. Do listen to…

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Episode 16 : Dr. Paromita MUkherjee's review of the book "The Glory of Sri Sri Ganesh" by Mahashweta Devi( Translated by Ipshita Chanda) 27:13

9M ago27:13

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In this episode,my guest Dr.Paromita Mukherjee has given us wonderful insights into Mahashweta's book which highlights issues of agrarian land relations, inter-caste violence, so-called rural development and the position of women in rural India. This novel is considered one of Devi's most important works which was translated from the original Benga…

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Episode 15 : Kishore's review of the book "Abroad In Japan" by Chris Broad 29:46

9M ago29:46

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In this episode, my guest Kishore reviews an amazing book "Abroad In Japan" authored by Chris Broad. Chris has captured the essence of Japanese culture through his experiences of living in Japan over a period of 10 years.. Kishore has taken us through the different chapters of the book, giving us a glimpse into Chris's world of living abroad.. Do l…

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Episode 14 : Hari Madala’s review of the book " The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness" by Morgan Housel 53:04

10M ago53:04

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In this episode, Hari explores the different topics covered by Morgan Housel, highlighting few of them with examples quoted from the book. This beautiful book gives us a thought-provoking insight into the complex relationship between human behavior and financial decisions. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts or feedback.. Happy Listeni…

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Episode 13 : Anand Govindarajan's review of the book "Swadeshi Steam: V.O. Chidambaram Pillai and the Battle against the British Maritime Empire 45:23

10M ago45:23

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In this episode, my guest Anand reviews this amazing book Swadeshi Steam: V.O.Chidamabaram and the battle against the British Maritime Trade written by A.R.Venkatachalapathy. Anand takes us through the heroic tale of VOC's courageous attempt in the face of colonial oppression in a way that will definitely inspire us to read this amazing book. Do li…

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Episode 12 : Ranya's review of the book "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen 39:54

10M ago39:54

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In this episode, my guest Ranya Bopanna reviews an amazing classic of all times, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Ranya speaks really well about the author Jane Austen, giving us glimpses of her life, her writing style and how the book itself shaped up during those times followed by insight into the characters and the storyline.. Do listen to …

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Episode 11 : Dr. Soumya Chiluvuri's review of the book "And then there were none" by Agatha Christie 31:56

11M ago31:56

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In this episode, my guest Dr.Soumya Chivuluri reviewsan amazing thriller titled “And Then There Were None” written by the “Queen Of Mystery - Agatha Christie”. Dr.Soumya has taken us through the plot of the book without revealing the suspense, giving us glimpses of mystery embroiled in the story. Hope you enjoy listening to the episode!! Background…

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Episode 10 : My review of the book "A Hundred Little Flames" by Preeti Shenoy with Sunita ma'am 32:35

11M ago32:35

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Hello listeners, you are in for a surprise this episode.. Sunita ma'am from Vizag has graciously hosted this episode where I am reviewing a book from one of my favourite Indian authors, Preeti Shenoy.. The book "A Hundred Little Flames" is set up in a laid back village in the beautiful landscapes of Kerala and delves into relationships spanning 3 g…

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Episode 9 : Upasana's review of the book "Exhalation" by Ted Chiang 37:41

12M ago37:41

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In this episode, my guest Upasana reviews the amazing book "Exhalation" by American writer, Ted Chiang. Exhalation: Stories explores nine stories touching issues such as humanity in the universe, time travel, free will and the uses of A.I. Upasana has reviewed the book wonderfully and i hope you enjoy listening to it. Music Credit : Olexy by Pixaba…

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Episode 8 : Prasanthi Pothina's review of the book "Memories" 22:46

12M ago22:46

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In this episode, Prasanthi talks about the different stories in her book "Memories".She says how memories can be good and bad, thus inspiring her to tell stories potraying different emotions beautifully. Hope you enjoy listening to this review..Happy Listening!! Background Music Credit - Olexy from Pixabay…

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Episode 7 : Dr. B. Gopal Singh's review of "The Argumentative Indian" by Dr.Amartya Sen 39:12

12M ago39:12

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In this episode, my guest, Dr. B. Gopal Singh, Associate Professor of Economics, HOD(Rtd.) talks about an interesting book "The Argumentative Indian" by Nobel laureate, economist Dr. Amartya Sen. Dr. B.Gopal Singh takes us through the contents of the book very well, throwing light on different aspects considered by Dr. Amartya Sen while writing the…

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Episode 6 : Sunita Kona's Review of " To Kill A Mocking Bird" By Harper Lee 32:24

1y ago32:24

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In this episode, my guest Sunita ma'am reviews the inspiring book "To Kill A Mocking Bird" authored by Harper Lee. This book is a part of classic American literature and widely read in middle school and high schools of the United States.Sunita ma'am brings out the essence of the book very well with focus on the characters touching issues like racis…

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Episode 5 : Sirisha's review of the book "And The Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini 27:49

1y ago27:49

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In this episode, my guest Sirisha talks about how well the Afghan-American author, Khaled Hosseini portrays emotions of the characters through his touching and heart-wrenching story. Do listen to this amazing review by Sirisha and get inspired to read Khaled's books.By skiran149

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Episode 4 : Vyjanthi's review of "The English Teacher" by R.K.Narayan 36:14

1y ago36:14

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In this episode,my guest Vyjanthi ma'am beautifully reviews the book "The English Teacher" written by R.K.Narayan. She takes us through the amazing potrayal of characters leading to how the story unfolds in R.K.Naryan's style..Relatable, witty, humorous with observations from our daily mundane life..I hope you enjoy listening to this episode.Happy …

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Episode 3 : Arun Kumar's Review of " Wise Guy:Life In A Mafia Family" by Nicholas Pileggi 33:05

1y ago33:05

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In this episode, Arun Kumar reviews the non-fiction book "Wise Guy: Life In a Mafia Family" written by crime reporter Nicholas Pileggi. Arun Sir takes us through Henry Hill's life, who was a Mafia associate and later joined the US witness protection program to help nab gangsters. The 1990 Oscar–winning film Goodfellas directed by Martin Scorsese wa…

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Episode 2: Soumya's Review of "What did you ask at school today?" by Kamal V. Mukunda 35:05

1y ago35:05

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In this episode, my guest Soumya reviews a beautiful book titled "What did you ask at school today?" written by Kamal V. Mukunda.Soumya takes us through the different chapters of the book ,highlighting with examples regarding child learning process, how the child brain works and how it impacts the entire learning journey..A must read for every pare…

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Episode 1 : Sangeeta's review - Ashok Banker's series of books on Ramayana 31:56

1y ago31:56

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In this episode, my guest Sangeeta talks to us about Ashok Banker's series of books on Ramayana. Throughout the episode, she delves into the essence of the great epic, throwing light on how and why the author got into writing these series in the very first place. Hope you will enjoy listening to this conversation and get inspired to read..Happy Lis…

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1y ago1:30

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Hello Listeners!!Trailer released for my fresh new podcast..Stay tuned in for new episodes every Friday!!Happy Listening..By skiran149

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S2E5: Reason and the Makers of Modern India | A conversation with Prof. Rudrangshu Mukherjee 51:50

3+ y ago51:50

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The final episode of the second season of The YIF Podcast - The Professor will see you now, will feature Prof. Rudrangshu Mukherjee (Chancellor, Ashoka University; DPhil, Oxford University). The episode will begin with a masterclass on the topic - "A journey without an end: Hazrat Mahal, a forgotten rebel of 1857", followed by a candid conversation…

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S2E4: Women, Society and Changing India | A conversation with Prof. Urvashi Butalia 33:12

3+ y ago33:12

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The fourth episode of the second season of The YIF Podcast - Professor will see you now, will feature Prof. Urvashi Butalia (Author, Publisher & Founder, Zubaan Books). The episode will begin with a masterclass on the topic - "The Personal is Political: Reflections on a Feminist Life", followed by a candid conversation with the professor, hosted by…

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S2E3: Indian Foreign Policy | A conversation with Prof. Arun Kumar Singh 35:22

3+ y ago35:22

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The third episode of the second season of The YIF Podcast - The Professor will see you now, will feature Prof. Arun Kumar Singh (Former Ambassador of India to the United States). The episode will begin with a masterclass by Prof. Singh on the topic - "Prognosis: USA-India relations in the new Biden Administration", followed by a candid conversation…

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S2E2: Economics and Public Policy | A conversation with Prof. A.K.Shiva Kumar 37:56

3+ y ago37:56

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The second episode of the second season of The YIF Podcast - The Professor Will See You Now, will feature Prof. A.K. Shiva Kumar (YIF Faculty, Economics and Public Policy; PhD, Harvard University) over a candid conversation about his personal journey, YIF subject and inspiring ideas that drive him. This episode has been hosted by Amrutha Datla, YIF…

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