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Books and Authors

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

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Shaping India's Leadership

Shaping India's Leadership

"Prime ministership is a continuum. If VP Singh had not done Mandal to empower the OBCs, the story for Mr Modi might hav... Read more

11 Aug 2023

52mins

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Borders of Diversity

Borders of Diversity

"The issues of citizenship and identity become very mixed up in the case of cross border communities like Bengalis and N... Read more

4 Aug 2023

59mins

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The unflinching gaze

The unflinching gaze

"Our writers have never divorced themselves from social reality. They have not really gone as much into individual lives... Read more

27 Jul 2023

47mins

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Change starts with mothers

Change starts with mothers

"Even women who says they are feminist, within the family, they put out messages that they have internalised. Both daugh... Read more

20 Jul 2023

58mins

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Much food for thought

Much food for thought

"Our food memories are hardwired in our brain. I tell parents about the importance of giving your child healthy comfort ... Read more

14 Jul 2023

49mins

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"Koi hai? Who's there?"

"Koi hai? Who's there?"

"There are no ghosts, but ghostliness does exist" - Riksunder Banerjee, author, 'Haunted Places of India' talks to Hindu... Read more

7 Jul 2023

1hr 5mins

Ranked #7

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Dancing for her life

Dancing for her life

"The things she'd seen of the world made her cautious of men in general. So, she never allowed herself to be dictated to... Read more

30 Jun 2023

53mins

Ranked #8

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Seaweed as humanity's saviour

Seaweed as humanity's saviour

"Seaweed is packed with iron, zinc, Omega 3, protein and Vitamin B12 and is especially important for countries with a la... Read more

23 Jun 2023

47mins

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From the tiny shrew to the giant elephant

From the tiny shrew to the giant elephant

"We thought that, when it came to mammals, we knew it all. But we've just discovered two new macaques and a new barking ... Read more

16 Jun 2023

45mins

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Of mistaken identity and police excess

Of mistaken identity and police excess

"If the police accuses someone, unless it's proved in court, don't believe them," says Shevlin Sebastian, co-author, The... Read more

9 Jun 2023

1hr 1min

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