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  • Lee Durrell on 100 years of Gerald Durrell

    Lee Durrell on 100 years of Gerald Durrell
    2025/02/02
    A renowned conservationist and writer, Gerald Durrell, was known for his unique ability to describe even the most mundane creatures, like slugs, with the same enthusiasm typically reserved for majestic animals. In this episode, host Sandip Roy is in conversation with Lee Durrell, the Honorary Director of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the late Gerald Durrell's wife.

    Together, they recount Gerald's compassion for wildlife conservation, his childhood experiences in Corfu that led to the creation of his most famous book, and his lasting legacy, particularly through beloved works such as My Family and Other Animals, which has also been adapted into a successful television series.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    54 分
  • Northeast India wants tourists. But is it ready?

    Northeast India wants tourists. But is it ready?
    2025/01/21
    Once overshadowed by destinations like Rajasthan, Kerala, and Goa, the Northeast is gaining recognition as a hub for unique travel experiences. Beyond the famed Kaziranga rhinos and Shillong waterfalls, cultural festivals like Arunachal’s Ziro Music Festival and Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival have firmly established the region on the travel map.

    In this episode, host Sandip Roy speaks with Nishant Sinha, co-founder of Chalo Hoppo, and Grace Marbaniang, co-founder of Escape to Meghalaya, to explore the rising appeal of Northeast India as a must-visit destination and examine whether the region is prepared for this tourism boom.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    57 分
  • Mapping the story of new India through its working class ft Neha Dixit

    Mapping the story of new India through its working class ft Neha Dixit
    2025/01/05
    Award-winning journalist Neha Dixit, in her latest book, The Many Lives of Syeda X, tells the story of a young, working-class Muslim woman, spanning from the early 1990s to the present day. Through her narrative, Dixit also traces the profound social, cultural, and political transformations of a changing India.

    This week, host Sandip Roy speaks to Dixit about the inspiration behind the book, the challenges of capturing such a vast timeline, and how Syeda’s journey reflects broader shifts in Indian society.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    55 分
  • Indulge: The brave new world of Indian craft chocolate

    Indulge: The brave new world of Indian craft chocolate
    2024/12/23
    Over the past few years, Indian craft chocolatiers have been earning accolades at some of the world's most prestigious international competitions, including the UK-based Academy of Chocolate Awards. To explore this growing chocolate culture, host Sandip Roy speaks with Chaitanya Muppala, Vikas Temani, and Patricia Cosma. Together, they discuss the future of Indian craft chocolate in a market long dominated by established brands like Cadbury and Amul.

    Muppala is the founder of Manam Chocolate, Temani is the founder of Paul and Mike, and Cosma is the co-founder of the Indian Cacao and Craft Chocolate Festival.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Devdutt Pattanaik on how Harappa changed India’s sense of self

    Devdutt Pattanaik on how Harappa changed India’s sense of self
    2024/12/09
    The transformative discovery made in 1924 by John Marshall, Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India, revealed the existence of the Indus Valley Civilisation, pushing back the origins of Indian civilisation by millennia. Now, Devdutt Pattanaik’s new book, Ahimsa: 100 Reflections on the Harappan Civilisation, offers a unique perspective on this ancient civilisation, exploring it through the lens of mythology rather than traditional history or archaeology, connecting the dots between the imagery depicted on the seals we are familiar with.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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  • Ramachandra Guha on what India's forgotten environmentalists can teach us

    Ramachandra Guha on what India's forgotten environmentalists can teach us
    2024/11/24
    At a time when the news about the environment seems to be worsening by the day, historian Ramachandra Guha's latest book, Speaking with Nature, sheds light on India's early environmentalists. These pioneers raised alarms about ecological concerns at a time when the focus was on industrialization as a means to alleviate poverty for millions. Their stories reveal how environmentalism in India evolved in a distinctly different way from the Western models prevalent today. This week, Guha joins host Sandip Roy to share some of these fascinating stories.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    44 分
  • Nusrat Jafri on caste, conversion, and why India can't talk about it

    Nusrat Jafri on caste, conversion, and why India can't talk about it
    2024/11/11
    In her memoir, This Land We Call Home, Nusrat F. Jafri reflects on the history of her nomadic ancestors, members of the Bhantu tribe from Rajasthan, who were once branded "criminals" under British colonial law. As a response to caste-based discrimination, her family ultimately embraced Christianity. Through the book, Jafri weaves a narrative that explores not only the personal histories we all carry, but also the complex tapestry of our collective past.

    In this episode, host Sandip Roy speaks to Jafri about her family’s journey, the impact of caste discrimination, and how their quest for belonging through faith and community influenced their evolving sense of identity over time.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    47 分
  • Indulge: Is India neglecting its indigenous spirits? ft Aniruddha Mookerjee and Hansel Vaz

    Indulge: Is India neglecting its indigenous spirits? ft Aniruddha Mookerjee and Hansel Vaz
    2024/10/28
    While whiskey, wine, and gin have witnessed a kind of renaissance in India over the past few years, the same hasn't been true for indigenous liquors like Mahua, Feni, and rice beer. Although some of these liquors are now being recognized as 'heritage liquors'—with some even receiving GI tags—their growth has been relatively slow. To understand what’s preventing these traditional liquors from gaining broader acceptance, host Sandip Roy speaks with Aniruddha Mookerjee and Hansel Vaz.

    Mookerjee, an expert in Mahua liquor, has spent over 20 years researching indigenous Indian alcohols. As an advisor for Heritage Liquor to the Government of Madhya Pradesh, he has helped shape the state’s heritage liquor policy, and established model distilleries with women’s self-help groups to produce India’s first commercial tribal Mahua brands, Mond and Mohulo.

    Vaz, a geologist by training, is a self-taught “Feni polymath” and founded the internationally recognized brand Cazulo Premium Feni.

    Produced by Shashank Bhargava
    Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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    55 分