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Hindi Gharana5 Greatest Books I read in 2025 | 5 Must-Read Books That Changed How I Think | Reading Wrap-Up 20252025 was an intense reading year for me — emotionally, politically, and intellectually.In this video, I share my top 5 favourite books of 2025, books that stayed with me long after I finished reading them.This is not a generic recommendation list. These books challenged my ideas about memory, identity, politics, violence, survival, and the human condition.📚 Books discussed in this video: • Ret Samadhi by Geetanjali Shree• The Grudges of Gajanan Godbole• Ham on Rye• Maus• Political Violence in Ancient IndiaIn this video, I talk about: • Why Re...
2026-01-0412 min
Libri MagazinA zene és az irodalom bővületében - India misztikuma felfedi magát | Világlapozó #10India, ahol minden történet rétegekből épül fel. Az irodalom itt egyszerre ősi és modern, vallásos és lázadó, a szanszkrit versektől a Nobel-díjas regényekig terjed. Egy világ, ahol a nyelvek egymással keverednek, a történetek pedig a globalizáció és a hagyomány határán születnek. A sokszínűség és a mesélés művészete évszázadok óta ott pulzál az indiai irodalomban.Vendégek: Köves Margit, a Delhi Egyetem tanára, a Balassi Intézet vendégoktatójaVirágh Balázs, a pakhawa...
2025-12-1539 min
Books and Beyond with Bound8.17 Daisy Rockwell: On Ghosts, Secrets, and the Stories That Haunt UsWhat happens when the ghosts you see are more reliable than the people you know?In this episode, Daisy Rockwell, the internationally acclaimed, Booker Prize-winning translator and author, takes us inside the unique world of her latest novel, Alice Sees Ghosts, a family story where a young woman sees her grandfather’s ghost, who nudges her to unearth buried family secrets.Daisy shares how she began translating Hindi and Urdu literature and what inspired her to write her own fiction. She shared how she weaves history and the supernatural into a story that travels ac...
2025-09-2353 min
Meet Me HereBonus: Bringing South Asian Literature To SeattleThe Jaipur Literature Festival in India is one of the biggest lit festivals on the planet. Hundreds of thousands of people attend to hear writers and artists talk about the rich, multilingual literary traditions of South Asia. JLF is big in another way too. Since its beginning in 2006, the festival has expanded to cities around the globe. And Seattle is one of them. The Jaipur Literature Festival will be here from September 18th to the 21st. Books host Katie Campbell went to the very first JLF here in Seattle last year - and I haven't st...
2025-09-0720 min
Two Month ReviewTMR 27.8: "A Border, Gentlemen, Is For Crossing" [Tomb of Sand]Daisy Rockwell joins the gang this week to talk about her translation, the challenges and joys of translating Tomb of Sand, its structure, what “dhwani” means, and more. She also previews the as yet unpublished—in any language, any country—new book by Geetanjali Shree. A wide-ranging conversation about translation, South Asian literature, and more!In addition, there is a bonus interview with Pia Sawhney, who is cofounder and partner emeritus of Armory Square Ventures, and who helps run the Armory Square Ventures Prize for South Asian Literature in Translation, which she cofounded. She discusses the award, its impo...
2025-08-211h 42
Navigating IndiaThe Art of TranslationIn this episode, I am joined by N. Kalyan Raman, a celebrated translator of modern and contemporary Tamil fiction and poetry into English. Our conversation will explore his journey as a translator, the Tamil literary milieu, the process of text selection, the power and significance of translation, the dynamic between author and translator, the challenges faced by translators, and the broader goal of fostering a more robust literary discourse around translated works.References:N Kalyan Raman: Website, X, Published WorksAshokamitran, Sundara Ramaswamy, D. Jayakanthan, Subramania Bharati, Perumal Murugan, Vaasanthi, Devibharathi, PoomaniHeart Lamp: Selected...
2025-08-1359 min
Two Month ReviewTMR 27.2: "I Am the Wishing Tree" [Tomb of Sand]A lot of this week’s discussion is about “meeting a book where it is” and looking at the literary strategies Geetanjali Shree & Daisy Rockwell use in this book. This includes ideas of editing for different audiences, and different ways to view the first part of this long novel. There are also some jokes, a lengthy bit about audiobook narration, and more! This week’s music is “Possession” by Ty Segall.You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Open Letter, Two Month Review, Chad Post, K...
2025-07-1057 min
Two Month ReviewTMR 27.1: "Dude, Can't You Laugh?" [Tomb of Sand]Chad, Kaija, and Brian start of the new season featuring Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree and translated from the Hindi by Daisy Rockwell by looking at the number of titles from Hindi (and all Indian languages) that have made their way into America and stereotypes about Indian literature the average American reader might have about Hindi fiction, before turning to discuss the fun, playful nature of the novel. Next episode will cover up to Part 1, Chapter 35. (Full reading schedule available here.)This week’s music is “The Sun Never Sets” by Kieran Hebden & Steve Reid.You...
2025-07-0354 min
Navigating IndiaThe Translator's CraftJoin us as we converse with Arunava Sinha, India's most prolific translator! We dive into the profound impact of translations, teaching the craft, fostering vibrant translator and reader ecosystems, the influence of AI, and much more.ReferencesArunava Sinha: Website, X, InstagramTranslations Published, Forthcoming and Work in ProgressMeet Arunava Sinha, likely India’s most prolific translator by Priya RamaniMidnight’s Children by Salman RushdieHeart Lamp: Selected Stories by Banu Mushtaq, translated from Kannada by Deepa BhashtiTomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree, translated from Hindi by Daisy RockwellPyre by Perumal Murugan, translated from Tamil by Aniruddhan VasudevanHow not...
2025-06-2741 min
Two Month ReviewTMR 26.9: "The Two Women Kissed and Separated " [The Golden Notebook]Kaija, Brian, and Chad reach “The Golden Notebook” inside of The Golden Notebook, and discuss the ways in which this novel push back against various interpretations, ways in which the world can break you, men and their microaggressions, men and their egotism and their I I I I, the ways in which this is and isn’t a feminist text, and more. The next season starts on July 3rd and will feature Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree, translated from the Hindi by Daisy Rockwell. The full schedule is available here.After that, in September, season...
2025-06-271h 08
Curious ReadersEp 11: Audition by Katie Kitamura (Deep Dive) & more prize winnersThis week’s episode is one of deep dives, this time into Audition by Katie Kitamura, an ambiguous and destablising read that packs a lot into very few pages. We also share some recent book and literary prize news and talk about what’s on our TBRs.Books:Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq (translated by Deepa Bhasthi) The Book Of Sand by Geetanjali ShreeKairos by Jenny ErpenbeckThe Vegetarian by Han KangSmall Boat by Vicent Delacroix (transl...
2025-06-0656 min
Hindi GharanaRet Samadhi & The Booker Glory ｜ Geetanjali Shree’s Masterpiece ｜ Hindi Gharana ｜ Kitaab Pe CharchRet Samadhi & The Booker Glory | Geetanjali Shree’s Masterpiece | Hindi Gharana | Kitaab Pe Charcha In this episode of Hindi Gharana, Gourav explores the literary brilliance of Ret Samadhi by Geetanjali Shree, the first Hindi novel to win the International Booker Prize. Why is Ret Samadhi more than just a book? How does it speak to themes of identity, womanhood, grief, and borders? And what makes it culturally significant in today’s time? Gourav reads key passages, shares personal reflections, and explains why this book is a landmark in Indian literature.Ret...
2025-05-2523 min
Hindi GharanaRet Samadhi & The Booker Glory | Geetanjali Shree’s Masterpiece | Hindi Gharana | Kitaab Pe CharchaRet Samadhi & The Booker Glory | Geetanjali Shree’s Masterpiece | Hindi Gharana | Kitaab Pe Charcha In this episode of Hindi Gharana, Gourav explores the literary brilliance of Ret Samadhi by Geetanjali Shree, the first Hindi novel to win the International Booker Prize. Why is Ret Samadhi more than just a book? How does it speak to themes of identity, womanhood, grief, and borders? And what makes it culturally significant in today’s time? Gourav reads key passages, shares personal reflections, and explains why this book is a landmark in Indian literature.Ret Samadhi, Geetanjali Shree, Tomb of Sand, Booker Prize Hind...
2025-05-2523 min
Himal Southasian Podcast ChannelSaRB #09: Geetanjali Shree and Daisy Rockwell on ‘Our City That Year’Geetanjali Shree’s Our City That Year, translated by Daisy Rockwell (Penguin India, August 2024), is a tale of a city under siege, reflecting a society that lies fractured along fault lines of faith and ideology.
First published in 1998, Our City That Year is loosely based on the communal riots and violence in the lead-up to the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya in 1992 and its aftermath of rising uncertainty and dread. Twenty-six years after its original Hindi publication, the book’s call to bear witness to India under the grips of religious nationalism is timelier than ever, speaking to the...
2024-10-141h 01
Litprom auf Weltempfang - Globale Literaturen übersetzenIndien, Hindi-Literatur und die Rolle des Englischen – Über „Mord“ von Anjali DeshpandeEin Gespräch mit Almuth Degener und Claudia Kramatschek.
Die meisten Bücher aus Indien werden aus dem Englischen übersetzt, im Draupadi Verlag aber ist 2023 mit Anjali Deshpandes „Mord“ ein Kriminalroman erschienen, den Almuth Degener aus dem Hindi übersetzt hat: Wie schreibt die Autorin und Aktivistin Deshpande über Frauen und Dalit? Wie wird Hindi-Literatur in Indien gesehen? Und welche Rolle spielt das Englische als Literatursprache in Indien? Darüber spricht Sonja Hartl mit Almuth Degener und Claudia Kramatschek.
In „Mord“ (Draupadi Verlag 2023) wird eine Frau tot in der Nähe von Neu-Delhi auf dem Gutshof eines reichen Unternehmers ge...
2024-10-1142 min
The Mookse and the Gripes PodcastEpisode 86: Our Favorite Ten Books of the 21st Century So FarThis week we have fun with all of the top books of the 21st century hype by sharing our own top 10 lists. We each killed a few darlings and made some very tough decisions. How did we do?What books would make your list?Summer Book ClubThe book for the Mookse and the Gripes Summer Book Club 2024 is William Trevor’s The Story of Lucy Gault. You can start reading it whenever you want to! We have lined up a guest to join us to discuss the book for the next episode!...
2024-08-081h 32
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Podcast#UWRF23 Festival Highlights | Geetanjali Shree's Literary ReflectionsIn an extraordinary conversation, eminent Indian author and Hindi language novelist Geetanjali Shree takes the stage to reflect on her literary journey. Winner of the International Booker Prize for her recently translated Tomb of Sand, she has written fiction novels, short stories, and essays, earning recognition and acclaim for her insightful and thought-provoking writings that reflect on the challenges and experiences of women in Indian society. She also explores themes of identity, love, and individuality, using her stories to challenge traditional societal norms and expectations.To watch this extraordinary talk, visit our website at ubudwritersfestival.com/media...
2024-02-161h 01
Don’t Miss A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Thrilling.The Roof Beneath Their Feet by Geetanjali ShreePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/778517to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Roof Beneath Their Feet
Author: Geetanjali Shree
Narrator: Mala Mangla, Anuj Datta
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 11 minutes
Release date: February 13, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
In this beautifully crafted novel, roofs have a special place; they are meant for wild things, for romance and for play, they are places to dry pickles and grains while exchanging gossip about quiet caresses. But above all, they are realms of freedom. In The Roof Beneath their Feet, Chachcho and Lalna use their roofs to build a friendship that transcends time...
2024-02-135h 11Power-Up With The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.The Roof Beneath Their Feet by Geetanjali ShreePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/778517to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Roof Beneath Their Feet
Author: Geetanjali Shree
Narrator: Mala Mangla, Anuj Datta
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 11 minutes
Release date: February 13, 2024
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
In this beautifully crafted novel, roofs have a special place; they are meant for wild things, for romance and for play, they are places to dry pickles and grains while exchanging gossip about quiet caresses. But above all, they are realms of freedom. In The Roof Beneath their Feet, Chachcho and Lalna use their roofs to build a friendship that transcends time...
2024-02-135h 11Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionThe Roof Beneath Their Feet by Geetanjali ShreePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/778517to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Roof Beneath Their Feet
Author: Geetanjali Shree
Narrator: Mala Mangla, Anuj Datta
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 11 minutes
Release date: February 13, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
In this beautifully crafted novel, roofs have a special place; they are meant for wild things, for romance and for play, they are places to dry pickles and grains while exchanging gossip about quiet caresses. But above all, they are realms of freedom. In The Roof Beneath their Feet, Chachcho and Lalna use their roofs to build a friendship that transcends time...
2024-02-135h 11Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & IntimacyThe Roof Beneath Their Feet by Geetanjali ShreePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/778517to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Roof Beneath Their Feet
Author: Geetanjali Shree
Narrator: Mala Mangla, Anuj Datta
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 11 minutes
Release date: February 13, 2024
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
In this beautifully crafted novel, roofs have a special place; they are meant for wild things, for romance and for play, they are places to dry pickles and grains while exchanging gossip about quiet caresses. But above all, they are realms of freedom. In The Roof Beneath their Feet, Chachcho and Lalna use their roofs to build a friendship that transcends time...
2024-02-135h 11
Raccontati Libri - 4/Quarti4/quarti -Rossetti, Bergelson, Shree, Mortimer: i libri più interessanti questa settBentornati!
Andiamo a scoprire insieme la mia selezione dei libri novità arrivati in libreria questa settimana:
- la fabbrica delle ragazze di @rossetti.ilaria_ , @libribompiani
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2024-01-3011 min
Majhdhaar / मझधार : Literature to be cherishedEp 48 रेत समाधि - गीतांजलि श्री / Ret Samadhi - Geetanjali Shree“रेत समाधि” उपन्यास 2018 में प्रकाशन के तुरंत बाद से ही अपने अनूठे कथानक और बिल्कुल नयी भाषा शैली के कारण हिंदी साहित्य की दुनिया में चर्चा में रहा है।
इस के अंग्रेज़ी अनुवाद Tomb of Sand को सन् 2022 का अंतर्राष्ट्रीय बुकर पुरस्कार मिलने के बाद विश्व भर में सुधी पाठकों ने इसे सराहा है।
आज के एपिसोड में इस उपन्यास के दो अंश आप के लिये प्रस्तुत हैं - सुनिये।
The novel “Ret Samadhi” has been in the news in the world of Hindi literature since its publication in 2018 due to its unique plot and completely new language style.
Its English translation Tomb of Sand has been appreciated by attentive readers all over the world after it received the International Booker Prize for 2022.
In today's episode, I read out two excerpts from this novel. Go ahead and have a listen.
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2024-01-2723 min
Αρμυρίκια & ΤαράτσεςReading list: 24 βιβλία για το 2024Ένας τρόπος υπάρχει για να ξεκινήσει το 2024: Με μια ολοκαίνουρια, πλούσια, και εξαιρετικά φιλόδοξη λίστα με τα βιβλία που στοχεύεις να γεμίσεις την νέα χρονιά! Η λίστα περιλαμβάνει φρέσκα βιβλία, βιβλία από όλο τον κόσμο, non-fiction βιβλία, αυτομυθοπλασίες, μεγάλα βιβλία, πολύ μεγάλα βιβλία, βιβλία με νόμπελ.Τα 24 βιβλία για το 2024:Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow - Gabrielle ZevinΧρονοκαταφύγιο - Georgi GospodinovΟι Νετανιάχου - Joshua CohenProphet Song - Paul LynchΤάφος στην άμμο - Geetanjali ShreeAmericanah - Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieH μοναχοκόρη - Guadalupe NettelΗ εποχή των τυφώνων - Fernanda MelchorBonsai - Alejandro ZambraΠώς έγινα καλόγρια - Cesar AiraAn Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter - Cesar AiraThe Art of the Publisher - Roberto CalassoOn Photography - Susan SontagΣπουδή στο μπλε - Maggie NelsonSculpting in Time - Andrei TarkovskyΈνας ερωτευμένος άντρας - Karl KnausgårdΔεύτερο Σπίτι - Rachel CuskAliens & Anorexia - Chris KrausBreasts and Eggs - Mieko KawakamiLeaving the Atocha Station - Ben LernerΤαξίδι στην άκρη της νύχτας - Louis-Ferdinand CélineΣταυροδρόμια - Jonathan FranzenΤο ουράνιο τόξο της βαρύτητας - Thomas PynchonΤο Αρχέγονο και άλλοι καιροί - Olga Tokarczuk------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Επεισόδια στο email σου ΕΔΩΜανώλης: instagram.com/manolis_babl
2024-01-2330 min
Literatur Radio Hörbahn"Mai" von Geetanjali Shree - Rezension von Miriam Seidler - Literaturkritik.deEmanzipation auf IndischDer bereits vor 30 Jahren geschriebene Generationenroman „Mai“ der indischen Autorin Geetanjali Shree zeigt den schwierigen Umgang mit dem kolonialen Erbe (Hördauer 14 Minuten)
Das Verhältnis der Generationen zueinander ist meist kein einfaches. Vor besondere Herausforderungen wird es gestellt, wenn eine traditionelle Segmentierung der Gesellschaft die Geschlechter oder gesellschaftliche Gruppen strikt voneinander abgrenzt. Ein Wandlungsprozess ist in der indischen Gesellschaft mit der Unabhängigkeit von der Kolonialmacht England 1947 angestoßen worden und auf unterschiedlichen Ebenen noch lange nicht abgeschlossen. Die indische Autorin Geetanjali Shree zeichnet die Auswirkung dieses Prozesses in ihrem bereits vor 30 Jahren e...
2024-01-0914 min
Extra SaltyIs English the Best Language of Them All?Amrita Ghosh and Bhakti Shringarpure discuss the supremacy of the English language in South Asia. While there is immense pride in mother tongues and local languages, it is hard to imagine career and business success, literary and cultural currency, and social mobility without fluency in English. Can our polyglot subcontinent ever shake off this colonial domination over our minds and lives? Guest Daisy Rockwell won the International Booker Prize in 2022 for her translation of Hindi writer Geetanjali Shree’s novel Tomb of Sand into English. This prestigious award spurred debates about the ways in which it was English, after all...
2024-01-0449 min
The Booker Prize PodcastA Halloween Special: Cursed Bunny by Bora ChungSpooky season is upon us. While the Booker Prizes' archive might not be filled to the rafters with tales of horror, Bora Chung's Cursed Bunny is certainly ghostly and horrifying – a perfect read for this time of year. Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2022, Cursed Bunny, translated from Korean to English by Anton Hur, presents a collection of fantastically surreal stories that address the very real horrors of capitalism and the patriarchy.In this episode Jo and James talk about:
Their own Halloween traditions
Bora Chung and her background in writing
The un...
2023-10-1940 min
One Bright BookBonus Episode #2: In Conversation with Anton HurThis second bonus episode of the podcast is a conversation that Rebecca and Frances recently had with writer and translator, Anton Hur. We are excited to share that Anton is the first guest we have had on One Bright Book! His insights into translation and the role of the translator were direct and honest, revealing both surprises and calls for action to improve the landscape of the craft. Books mentioned: Toward Eternity by Anton Hur Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung, translated from the Korean by Anton Hur Love in the Big City by Sang...
2023-10-091h 04
DIRECT TALK(VISION VIBES) | NHK WORLD-JAPANA Story Beyond Boundaries: Geetanjali Shree / Novelist
The first Indian author to win the Booker Prize talks about crossing "boundaries," a major message of her novel.
Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Communication, Creativity, Culture, Diversity, Gender, History, Inspiration, Literature, Multicultural, Self
Check out the video version of this episode from the interview series DIRECT TALK.https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/183/
Thanks for tuning into this episode of DIRECT TALK. Be sure to visit our website.And if you know someone who you think would enjoy this episode...
2023-09-2110 min
Keep It FictionalCelebrate National Translation Month 2023This episode is dedicated to all the amazing translators out there who made it possible for readers of all languages to read stories from around the world. Thank you so much for all your hard work! Please pick up a book in translation this month!
Books mentioned on this National Translation Month episode: The Plotters by Un-Su Kim and translated by Sora Kim-Russell, Tokyo Ueno Station by Yu Miri and translated by Morgan Giles, Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree and translated by Daisy Rockwell, and The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón and t...
2023-09-1947 min
HarshaneeyamConversation with Daisy Rockwell (Hindi)Daisy Rockwell is a translator and an artist. She has translated many classic works of Hindi and Urdu literature, including Upendranath Ashk's Falling Walls, Bhisham Sahni's Tamas, and Khadija Mastur's The Women's Courtyard. Her 2021 translation of Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand was the first South Asian book to win the International Booker Prize. Rockwell was awarded the 2023 Vani Foundation Distinguished Translator Award by the Vani Foundation and Teamwork Arts during the 2023 edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival.Tomb of Sand also won her the 2022 Warwick Prize for Women in Translation.Rockwell has been a student of Hindi, Latin, French...
2023-09-0451 min
mangan kodok[Pdf] [download] Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree [Pdf] [download] Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree Read Online Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Tomb of Sand for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/58703758-tomb-of-sand **Download Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/58703758-tomb-of-sand Book Synopsis : An eighty-year-old woman slips into a deep depression at the death of her husband, then resurfaces to gain a new lease on life. Her determination to fly in the...
2023-09-0100 min
South Asian Films and BooksGeetanjali ShreeIn this episode, I talk with the award-winning Hindi language writer Geetanjali Shree, about her latest novel Tomb of Sand which won the 2022 International Booker Prize.
2023-08-0957 min
Books and Beyond with Bound5.22 Chitra Divakaruni: Meet Phenomenal Indian Women Through Partition, Migration, and MythologyFind out the nuances of writing feminist mythological retellings and historical fiction from the master storyteller, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni! Join Tara and Michelle as they talk to her about her inspirations, her writing process, and her latest book ‘Independence’, which is a story of three sisters during the Partition of India and West Bengal. What is her origin story as a writer? How does she decide what stories to write? How did she navigate through the limitations of mythology to create strong women characters? Tune in to find o...
2023-06-061h 00
Nayi Dhara Samvaad PodcastGeetanjali Shree In Conversation With Mihir Pandyaनई धारा संवाद पॉडकास्ट में आपका स्वागत है। यह एपिसोड हमारे यूट्यूब चैनल पर 21 अगस्त 2022 को प्रसारित हुआ था। इस एपिसोड में हमारी मुलाकात अंतरराष्ट्रीय बुकर सम्मान से सम्मानित लेखिका गीतांजलि श्री जी से हुई। इस साक्षात्कार में उनसे बातचीत की हमारे सूत्रधार मिहिर पंड्या ने। आइए सुनते हैं यह ख़ास बातचीत।
2023-05-311h 01
BIC TALKSStories That Never EndIn northern India, an eighty-year-old woman slips into a deep depression after the death of her husband, and then resurfaces to gain a new lease on life. Her determination to fly in the face of convention – including striking up a friendship with a transgender person – confuses her bohemian daughter, who is used to thinking of herself as the more 'modern' of the two. To her family's consternation, Ma insists on travelling to Pakistan, simultaneously confronting the unresolved trauma of her teenage experiences of Partition, and re-evaluating what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a woman, a fe...
2023-05-1143 min
Mostly FictionalEp. 10: Our 10 Formative Reads For Our Tenth EpisodeIn this episode, Pam shares an exciting life update and Hallie talks about breaking out of her reading slump. Plus, a list of ten books that were important to Pam and Hallie’s reading lives.Books mentioned, in order:The Marrow Thieves by Cheri Dimaline The Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason DeaverEndurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing Indigo Field by Marjorie HudsonStray Dogs: Stories by Rawi HageI'm the Girl by Courtney SummersTomb of Sand by Geetanjali ShreeThe Old Drift by Namwali Serp...
2023-03-011h 06Mostly FictionalEp. 9: Our Current Reads and a Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Buddy ReadIn this episode, Pam plans to "Finish Your Damn Books" in February while a polar vortex slams Canada, and Hallie talks about a readathon of 25 hours of reading. Plus, a Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow buddy read recap – both with and without spoilers.Books mentioned, in order:Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinHalf Life by Krista FossSandman Vol 3: Dream Country by Neil GaimanThe Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason DeaverHell Bent by Leigh Bardugo The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna QuinnThe Wanderers by Meg Ho...
2023-02-0853 min
Get Hooked On Into A Inspiring Full Audiobook While Cooking.Tomb of Sand: A Novel by Geetanjali ShreePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/600982to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Tomb of Sand: A Novel
Author: Geetanjali Shree
Narrator: Deepti Gupta
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 21 minutes
Release date: January 31, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
WINNER OF THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE “A triumph of literature.”—Financial Times “Echoes of James Joyce, Jorge Luis Borges, Isabel Allende and Leo Tolstoy. . . . An enchanting ride.”—BookPage “A breath of fresh air.”—Guardian A playful, feminist, and utterly original epic set in contemporary northern India, about a family and the inimitable octogenarian matriarch at its heart. “A tale tells itself...
2023-01-316h 21Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionTomb of Sand: A Novel by Geetanjali ShreePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/600982to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Tomb of Sand: A Novel
Author: Geetanjali Shree
Narrator: Deepti Gupta
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 21 minutes
Release date: January 31, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
WINNER OF THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE “A triumph of literature.”—Financial Times “Echoes of James Joyce, Jorge Luis Borges, Isabel Allende and Leo Tolstoy. . . . An enchanting ride.”—BookPage “A breath of fresh air.”—Guardian A playful, feminist, and utterly original epic set in contemporary northern India, about a family and the inimitable octogenarian matriarch at its heart. “A tale tells itself. I...
2023-01-316h 21
All the Books!New Releases and More for January 31, 2023This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Exiles, The Black Queen, Vampire Weekend, and more great books.Sign up here to gift TBR to your bookish boo! Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. And sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commissionBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Exiles by Jane HarperThe Black Queen by Jumata EmillVampire We...
2023-01-3146 minAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Literature, Fairy Tales & FolkloreTomb of Sand: A Novel by Geetanjali ShreePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/600982to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Tomb of Sand: A Novel
Author: Geetanjali Shree
Narrator: Deepti Gupta
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 21 minutes
Release date: January 31, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
WINNER OF THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE “A triumph of literature.”—Financial Times “Echoes of James Joyce, Jorge Luis Borges, Isabel Allende and Leo Tolstoy. . . . An enchanting ride.”—BookPage “A breath of fresh air.”—Guardian A playful, feminist, and utterly original epic set in contemporary northern India, about a family and the inimitable octogenarian matriarch at its heart. “A tale tells itself...
2023-01-316h 21
Late To ItTomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree (translated by Daisy Rockwell) and Act of God by Jill CimentKirsty and Naomi discuss two books with older female protagonists: Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree (translated by Daisy Rockwell) and Act of God by Jill Ciment.
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2022-10-121h 07
New Books in LiteratureGeetanjali Shree, "Tomb of Sand" (Tilted Axis Press, 2021)Today I talked to Daisy Rockwell, translator of Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand (Tilted Axis Press, 2021)An eighty-year-old woman slips into a deep depression at the death of her husband, then resurfaces to gain a new lease on life. Her determination to fly in the face of convention – including striking up a friendship with a hijra (trans) woman – confuses her bohemian daughter, who is used to thinking of herself as the more 'modern' of the two.To her family’s consternation, Ma insists on travelling to Pakistan, simultaneously confronting the unresolved trauma of her teenage e...
2022-08-1936 min
The Literary CityAre Translations The Next Big Thing? Inside The Craft Of Kalyan RamanSend us a textRecently Indian author, Geetanjali Shree's book Tomb Of Sand, won the Rest Of The World version of the Booker Prize.In literary circles—as indeed with other circles—awards and prizes always set off ripples of envy and carping. The cynical argument is that prizes are geared to triggering interest in markets—in this case, I presume, to sell more books. I haven’t done a deep dive into this but it makes for great coffee shop mulch.So, whether by honest practice or by greasy marketing, a Booker win mean...
2022-07-1937 min
What's The Chakkar?Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Geetanjali Shree, and Shikhar - What’s The Chakkar?What's The Chakkar? In Episode 20, we are joined by Jamie Alter, Saurabh Sharma, and Ady Manral to celebrate 30 years of the classic film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar; read books by Geetanjali Shree and Dave Eggers; and listen to new music by the artist Shikhar. Hosted by Karan Madhok.
2022-06-161h 10
La ventana del CervantesLa ventana del Cervantes - 'Benengeli 2022': La vuelta al mundo, a lomos del español - 11/04/22Esta semana, nuestra ventana tiene vistas al mundo entero. Arropados bajo el nombre del personaje ficticio que aparece en El Quijote, Cide Hamete Benengeli, más de 40 autores de habla española, inglesa y francesa han participado en la Semana internacional de las letras en español, organizada por el Instituto Cervantes y celebrada entre 6 al 10 de junio. Con el realismo como tema central, en esta segunda edición -en la que participa, por cierto, Radio Nacional de España con un especial Entre dos luces, entrevistando al nicaragüense Sergio Ramírez- se han podido podido escuchar las voces de autores...
2022-06-1157 min
The Wire TalksGovernment should not promote any language ft. Ashok VajpeyiOur guest on The Wire Talks is Ashok Vajpeyi, a Hindi-language poet, essayist,, who published over 20 books of poetries. A Sahitya Akademi Award winner; he was the former chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi India's National Academy of Arts, Ministry of Culture, Govt of India, 2008–2011. In this episode of The Wire Talks in conversation with our host Sidharth Bhatia, he spoke the Hindi language, and the challenges and victories of this language. He says, “Hindi is one of the most hospitable languages.” When asked if there is a readership when popular South Indian languages are translated into Hindi, he cla...
2022-06-0725 min
Die Wochendämmerung - Der stabile WochenrückblickDie Türkei und die Griechen und die NATO und der ganze Schlamassel, außerdem Russland, Ukraine, Polen und IndienDie Türkei , Griechenland, Syrien, die NATO und was eigentlich das Problem ist, neues zum Ukraine-Krieg, 70 Jahre Queen, die nukulare Bedrohung, Spocht-Journalismus, Sham Jaff über Geetanjali Shree und gute Nachrichten Aus Tralien.
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2022-06-031h 27
Papierstau PodcastFolge 208: International Booker Prize 2022 (Tomb of Sand, Nach der Sonne, Cursed Bunny, Die Entflohene, Love in the Big City, Elena weiß Bescheid, Phenotypes, A New Name: Septology VI-VII)Der International Booker Prize 2022 wurde vergeben: Wir gratulieren Autorin Geetanjali Shree und Übersetzerin Daisy Rockwell zum Sieg für „Tomb of Sand“! Doch in der heutigen Sonderfolge sprechen wir nicht nur über den Roman, der zum besten ins Englische übersetzten Buch gekürt würde. Ihr bekommt die volle papierstaueske International-Booker-Dröhnung: Wir stellen euch gleich acht der insgesamt dreizehn nominierten Titel genauer vor, besprechen die dazugehörigen Juryentscheidungen und lassen den Juryvorsitzenden Frank Wynne höchstpersönlich zu Wort kommen (Bonushörtipp: Unser vollständiges Interview mit Frank Wynne ist ab heute frei verfügbar für alle!).
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2022-06-0156 min
Papierstau PodcastInterview: Frank Wynne about the International Booker Prize 2022Frank Wynne is the first literary translator to be named chair of the International Booker jury. In our interview, he talks about this year’s winners, Geetanjali Shree and Daisy Rockwell with „Tomb of Sand“, the deliberations of the judges, the special character of the Booker, and how it feels to be a Booker nominee vs. being a judge.
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2022-06-0133 min
What's new todayEpisode 32: Hurrah! Indian author wins first ever International Booker!Geetanjali Shree has the distinction of being the first ever Indian author to win the International Booker for her Hindi work 'Ret Samadhi' which was translated as Tomb of Sand in English. Listen to this 'almost' 10-year old's perspective on what books mean to children, and what books written in non-English languages also mean to them.Follow us on Twitter hereFollow us on Instagram hereIf you have any thoughts or comments, please share them as an audio file via email to hello@wsnt.inDo you li...
2022-05-3111 min
Chatting LitJoe CarducciFor this episode I speak to Joe Carducci about his screenplay collections Wyoming Stories and Western Stories, as well as his book about Western films, Stone Male: Requiem for the Living Picture. We discuss some of his favourite Westerns, why people still watch Westerns today, and how film making has changed over the years.Books mentioned in this episode:Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree, translated by Daisy RockwellThe God of Small Things by Arundhati RoyThe Passenger by Cormac McCarthyStella Maris by Cormac McCarthySalt Lick by Lulu Allison
2022-05-311h 51
The Bookcast Club#70 International Booker Shortlist DiscussionSend us a Text Message.In today's episode we're talking Booker! Two previous, wonderful guests to the podcast, Kieran from KD Books and Christine from Storycraft are back to discuss all things International Booker. We discuss our feelings on the longlist and shortlist, and discuss all the shortlisted books (except for Cursed Bunny). Links to Christinehttps://www.storycraft.nl/Instagram | @storycraftnlLinks to KieranYoutube channel | @KDBooksInstagram | @kdbooksPlaylist of Kieran's International Booker 2022 reviewsPast episodes with C...
2022-05-2848 minThe Bookcast Club#70 International Booker Shortlist DiscussionSend us a Text Message.In today's episode we're talking Booker! Two previous, wonderful guests to the podcast, Kieran from KD Books and Christine from Storycraft are back to discuss all things International Booker. We discuss our feelings on the longlist and shortlist, and discuss all the shortlisted books (except for Cursed Bunny). Links to Christinehttps://www.storycraft.nl/Instagram | @storycraftnlLinks to KieranYoutube channel | @KDBooksInstagram | @kdbooksPlaylist of Kieran's International Booker 2022 reviewsPast episodes with C...
2022-05-2848 min
Kitaab KaulumEP 24: Ret Samadhi (Tomb of Sand) by Geetanjali ShreeListen to an exclusive interview with The International Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree. Her Hindi novel ‘Ret Samadhi’ (Tomb of Sand) is the first book originally written in any Indian language to win the International Booker Prize, and the first novel translated from Hindi to be recognised by the award.In conversation with broadcaster Achala Sharma, recorded on the eve of Booker announcement in London, Geetanjali Shree discusses the process of writing her award winning novel, working along with her translator, Daisy Rockwell, her life and work in this 24th episode of Cine Ink Podcast Series ‘Kitaab Kaulum’.
2022-05-2752 min
Think With Niche'Tomb of Sand' Wins International Booker Prize 2022The Hindi novel "Tomb of Sand" by Delhi-based author Geetanjali Shree is the first Indian language book to win the prestigious International Booker Prize. Tomb of Sand, originally 'Ret Samadhi', was translated by Daisy Rockwell. The novel is based on the borderline 80-year-old heroine..0
2022-05-2701 min
The Straits Times PodcastsReviewing the nominees for the International Booker PrizeSynopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li take on six books shortlisted for the International Booker Prize – from Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk’s sweeping novel The Books Of Jacob to Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb Of Sand, the first Hindi-language novel shortlisted for the award.Highlights(click/tap above):01:31 The Books of Jacob, by Olga Tokarczuk09:10: Cursed Bunny, by Bora Chung10:34 A New Na...
2022-05-1317 min
Books Are My PeopleBooks Are My People - Episode #75This week, I discuss the International Booker Prize shortlist and recommend books including Defenestrate, Unlikely Animals and other great books! Books recommended:Defenestrate Renee BranumUnlikely Animals by Annie HartnettHello Molly! By Molly ShannonMemphis by Tara M. StringfellowLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusInternational Booker Shortlist Books:A New Name: Septology VI-VII by Jon Fosse, translated from Norwegian by Damion SearlsHeaven by Mieko Kawakami, translated from Japanese by Samuel Bett and David BoydElena Knows by...
2022-04-2516 minOne Bright BookEpisode #3: Woman Running in the Mountains, by Yuko TsushimaJoin our hosts Frances, Dorian, and Rebecca as they discuss Yūko Tsushima's 1980 novel Woman Running in the Mountains (tr. Geraldine Harcourt) and chat about their recent reading. For our next episode, we will discuss Gravel Heart by Abdulrazak Gurnah. Books mentioned: Woman Running in the Mountains by Yuko Tsushima, translated by Geraldine Harcourt Territory of Light by Yuko Tsushima, translated by Geraldine Harcourt Of Dogs and Walls by Yuko Tsushima, translated by Geraldine Harcourt Child of Fortune by Yuko Tsushima, translated by Geraldine Harcourt The novels of Jean Rhys The Summer Before the Dark b...
2022-04-251h 17
Skrywers en BoekeSkrywers en boeke 20 April 2022Kirby van der Merwe gesels met Suzette Kotze-Myburgh oor sy tweede roman, EUGENE. In die #BoekeWatBetower-bydrae vertel skrywer en joernalis Annemarie van der Walt van die vyf boeke wat sy vir haar dogters gekoop het toe hulle die huis verlaat het, en van die besonderse manier waarop die roman BOENDOE van Chris Barnard haar lewe verander het. Voornemende skrywers van radiodramas kan uitsien na goeie skryfraad in Ina Strydom en Kobus Burger se radiodramaslypklasse. In Johan Myburg se bydrae kan jy meer uitvind oor twee topverkoperskrywers, Jack Higgins en David McKee, wat albei onlangs oorlede is, en TOMB OF SAND...
2022-04-2049 minOne Bright BookEpisode #2: The Volcano Lover, by Susan SontagWelcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Frances, Dorian, and Rebecca as they discuss Susan Sontag's 1992 novel THE VOLCANO LOVER and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss WOMAN RUNNING IN THE MOUNTAINS by Yūko Tsushima, translated by Geraldine Harcourt. Books mentioned: The Volcano Lover: A Romance by Susan Sontag AIDS and Its Metaphors by Susan Sontag Against Interpretation: And Other Essays by Susan Sontag Styles of Radical Will by Susan Sontag Susan Sontag by Benjamin Moser Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann T...
2022-03-251h 00The Bookcast Club#66 The Excitement of LonglistsSend us a Text Message.Today, Jen and Sarah chat about what they're currently reading and some of the longlists for various book prizes that are out and about at the moment. They discuss which ones they would like to read, how they each get swept up in the excitement of prize season, and their vegetable-growing plans for 2022. Books mentionedTaste by Stanley TucciSeverance by Ling Ma Phenotypes by Paulo Scott See What You Made Me Do by Jess Hill Bodies Of Light by Jennifer Down
2022-03-2554 minThe Bookcast Club#66 The Excitement of LonglistsSend us a Text Message.Today, Jen and Sarah chat about what they're currently reading and some of the longlists for various book prizes that are out and about at the moment. They discuss which ones they would like to read, how they each get swept up in the excitement of prize season, and their vegetable-growing plans for 2022. Books mentionedTaste by Stanley TucciSeverance by Ling Ma Phenotypes by Paulo Scott See What You Made Me Do by Jess Hill Bodies Of Light by Jennifer Down
2022-03-2554 min
Desi BooksDesi Books Ep 54 w/ Geetanjali Shree and Daisy RockwellIn today’s mini-episode, we have Geetanjali Shree and Daisy Rockwell in the #DesiReads segment. They're reading from both the Hindi original novel, Ret Samadhi (3.54 mark), and its English translation, Tomb of Sand (15.88 mark). Thank you for listening.
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2021-11-0331 min
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2021-04-1309 min
Radio MITWS IndiaInvited Talks Episode 7 # Mr. Piyush Kumar Goel @ Radio MITWS IndiaInvited Talks Episode 7 # Mr. Piyush Kumar Goel @ Radio MITWS India. In this episode 7 of our program "Invited Talks", today along with us Mr. Piyush Kumar Goel a mechanical engineer by profession, he did a wonder full work by writing sixteen books using needle, mericon and gum. Some books from his collection are Shree Mad-Bhagwad Geeta, Geetanjali, Ram Charit Manas, Madhusala, Charakya Vani, and he is also authors of few other books 101 motivational thoughts, Piyus Niti and other. The books are avilable on amazon. We highly appreciated the wonderful he has done and we are giving all our good wishes for...
2021-04-1309 min
LettresLa traduction comme condition de l’écriture : autour de Mai de Geetanjali ShreeColloque international 2013 : L'orientalisme des marges
Martine HENNARD DUTHEIL DE LA ROCHÈRE (UNIL)
2013-05-1730 min
L'orientalisme des marges - colloque internationalLa traduction comme condition de l’écriture : autour de Mai de Geetanjali ShreeMartine HENNARD DUTHEIL DE LA ROCHÈRE (UNIL)
2013-05-1700 min