
In this podcast, National Books Editor Manjula Narayan tells you about books, authors and their journeys. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 337 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksSociety & CultureArts | |||

"To be alive is, in many ways, to travel; it's to journey through time. We tend to think of travelling as something that involves space or place or geography; moving from one place to another. But the other aspect of travel is just journeying through... more
"Science and speculative fiction has always been about responding to the preoccupations of the time. I was attracted to the genre by the imaginative possibilities it offers by allowing the creation of a different world that then lets you shine a ligh... more
"Trains in India are public sites and they are sites for social exchange and its a collective identity but what the smartphone has introduced is not only the private sphere into the public one, but also a flagrant abuse of the public sphere by making... more
"I don't take the usual dystopian view of the Internet. I see it as a unit of society and use it to understand the self, the nation and politics. So, I didn't want to look at caste from the usual Dalit-Savarna perspective - a different kind of system... more
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Content focuses on the journeys of authors and their insights into literature, culture, and social issues. Topics often include the dynamics of Indian cinema, personal narratives from influential authors, and deep dives into cultural phenomena like caste and identity. This podcast stands out for its rich conversations that weave together personal anecdotes and expert insights, providing listeners with a blend of entertainment and education while fostering a deeper understanding of contemporary societal issues and literary contributions. Through interviews with notable authors and cultural commentators, it highlights diverse voices and narratives, making it appealing to a broad audience interested in literature and societal discourse.
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