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The 5 Minute LibraryAuthor's Own: The Sinister Summer Holiday by Anirban BhattacharyyaFrom writing about serial killers and producing shows like Crime Patrol, Savdhaan India, Fear Files and mores, comes a......children's novel! To know more about how Anirban Bhattacharyya released 4 incredible books this year and how his diverse range of writing came to be, listen on as we discuss The Sinister Summer Holiday with him.2022-09-1114 min
The 5 Minute LibraryAuthor's Own: Cold Justice with Vish DhamijaJoin in to know about how we have all been conditioned to like legal thrillers from a young age, what the scope for the genre is in India and how a thriller is devised.2022-08-2919 min
The 5 Minute LibraryAuthor's Own: Prisoner's Dilemma with Vish DhamijaIn conversation with author Vish. Dhamija on legal thrillers, crime fiction writing, and his novel - Prisoner’s Dilemma!2022-04-3011 min
The 5 Minute LibraryIkigai by Héctor García and Francesc MirallesJoin us, and our guest Sanjana Pai, founder of The Pink Box India as we discuss the book Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. If you're trying to figure out what you're truly meant to do, make sure you check out this episode on how Sanjana Pai used this Japanese method to find her calling!2022-03-2610 min
The 5 Minute LibraryWin Bigly by Scott AdamsWin Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter by Scott Adams, discusses how persuasion is a skill used by a multitude of well-known businessmen, politicians and other popular figures to get large crowds to agree with them and their work. Watch on to know if this book should be on your TBR list or not!2022-02-2705 min
The 5 Minute LibraryChocolat by Joanne HarrisChocolat by Joanne Harris is a fiction book set in a small town with magic, romance and warm feels! Listen on to know more about this book and what we thought of it 🍫2022-02-2705 min
The 5 Minute LibraryAuthor's Own: Devi, Diva or She-Devil with Sudha MenonIn part 4 of our Author's Own series, we cover Devi, Diva or She-Devil with author Sudha Menon. The book revolves around issues faced by women in the workforce. Sudha Menon has penned down a plethora of knowledge in his book to help women find their voice and power and navigate success in the workplace.2022-01-0313 min
The 5 Minute LibraryThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigImagine a library where every book you read, gives you a chance to try another life you could've lived. A speculative fiction novel by Matt Haig, the Midnight Library is a fascinating novel built from the concepts of undoing regrets, exploring different parts of your mind, the butterfly effect, and the multiverse theory. If you were in the library, which life would you choose? Check out this episode to know more!2021-10-3105 min
The 5 Minute LibraryThe 4 Hour Work Week by Tim FerrissWe cover a New York Times bestseller, that's known as one of the best books for entrepreneurs and freelancers. However, one of us doesn't seem to agree. Want to know our thoughts on whether this really is a good book for you and your career? Listen on to find out!2021-09-2405 min
The 5 Minute LibraryAuthor's Own: Hacks for Life and Career with Sandeep DasIn part 3 of our Author's Own series, we cover Hacks for Life and Career by Sandeep Das. The book revolves around issues faced by Millenials and Gen Z in the workforce. Sandeep Das has penned down a plethora of knowledge in his book to help these generations find their meaning and navigate success in the workplace. 2021-08-2206 min
The 5 Minute Library1984 by George OrwellHow does an authoritarian government convince millions of people that to be in a constant state of War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, and Ignorance is Strength, for years on end without a rebellion? Our 5-minute review of George Orwell's political dystopian classic - 1984, tells you more and shows you what it means to never be truly alone.2021-07-3105 min
The 5 Minute LibraryAuthor's Own: The Deadly Dozen with Anirban Bhattacharyya - Part 2You might've heard of Ted Bundy, the American serial killer, but today we're gonna talk about Thug Behram - also known as the world's most prolific serial killers. What was the motive behind those he killed, and more importantly the list of those he swore not to harm?
Check out part two of our discussion with Anirban Bhattacharyya, where we talk about this and more!2021-06-3017 min
The 5 Minute LibraryAuthor's Own: The Deadly Dozen with Anirban BhattacharyyaTW: Death, Murder, and Abuse
In part 2 of our Author's Own series, we cover The Deadly Dozen with author Anirban Bhattacharyya, to dive into the details of writing a true crime novel. He covers the stories of 12 Indian serial killers in this book, published by Penguin India. He is also the Co-creator, Producer, and Writer for Savdhaan India, Producer for Crime Patrol, Co-creator, Producer, and Writer for Ishq Kills, Producer and Writer for Fear Files (horror genre), and Co-creator, Producer for Mashaal (DD). 2021-06-2515 min
The 5 Minute LibraryAuthor's Own: Untold Lies by Raga D'silva - Part 2"I think all our lives, we are seeking to connect with pieces of our soul." - Raga D'silva, on her soul theory chapter from her book, Untold Lies.
Join us as we explore the different relationships in Untold Lies and soul theory!2021-06-1814 min
The 5 Minute LibraryBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahIn Episode 11, we cover Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah with Shreevar Chhotaria from That's What Shree Said podcast. Listen to on know about Trevor Noah's life, the learnings that shaped his life, and his struggles growing up as a biracial kid in South Africa. 2021-06-0206 min
The 5 Minute LibraryAuthor's Own: Untold Lies with Raga D'silvaMeet Raga D'silva - an author, entrepreneur, influencer, speaker, and overall badass. She decided to speak her truth - right in the midst of people judging her, labeling her, and calling her crazy. In the initial years of her coming out as gay, there was pain, anguish, and abuse. She re-built her life on her own terms, and is currently in a long-term stable cross-cultural relationship with a wonderful woman, for the past 14 years. In our first episode of our #AuthorsOwn series, she talks to us in her typical joyful, humourous, Bollywood sing-songy manner, and reveals her journey as a...2021-05-1717 min
The 5 Minute LibraryOrigin by Dan BrownIn Episode 9, we discuss Dan Brown's most criticized book, Origin. Some call it lazy writing, we call it an introduction to adventure. Listen on to know more.2021-05-1105 min
The 5 Minute LibraryThe Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesThe Silent Patient is Alex Michaelides's debut psychological thriller, about an accused murderer who refuses to speak and a forensic psychotherapist determined to make her talk. But will he like what she says?2021-04-1705 min
The 5 Minute LibraryThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakIn Episode 7, we cover The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak. A hauntingly beautiful narration of a young girl and her relationship with the written word during Hitler's rule, between 1939 and 1943. 2021-04-0704 min
The 5 Minute LibraryNever Split The Difference by Chris VossIn Episode 6, we discuss negotiation methods, tips and strategies used by Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator.
Want to learn how to negotiate better in daily life situations from one of the best in the field? Listen on to know more!2021-03-2505 min
The 5 Minute LibraryWhen Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiIn Episode 5, we discuss the life and learnings of neurosurgeon, scientist, and writer Paul Kalanithi. In his autobiography, When Breath Becomes Air, he discusses the meaning of life and how it changes when he receives the news of being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Tune in to join us on his quest for meaning. 2021-03-1604 min
The 5 Minute LibraryKick Some Glass by Jennifer Martineau and Portia MountThe problematic queen bee, imposter syndrome in the workplace, and the wage gap have a lot more in common than we generally notice. Want to know more? Hit the link!2021-03-0105 min
The 5 Minute LibraryThe Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives By Leonard MlodinowAm I lucky or skillful? In episode 3 of The 5 Minute Library, we review The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow, starring our guest Dhruv Maniyar. We talk about the common link between cognitive biases, financial investment patterns, and Paul the octopus. Tune in know more about the connection between luck and skill, and how randomness rules our lives.2021-02-0604 min
The 5 Minute LibraryYour Best Year Ever by Michael HyattYour search for the perfect book to start 2021 ends here. In Episode 2 of The 5 Minute Library a quick review by us, best-selling author Michael Hyatt, and his book Your Best Year Ever come together to help you tick the boxes of your New Year's resolution checklist.2021-01-2605 min
The 5 Minute LibraryThe Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniExplore with us the growth of Princess Panchaali, better known as Draupadi, as she rewrites history in the patriarchal setting of the epic story - The Mahabharat. Episode 1 of The 5 Minute Library reviews the Palace of Illusions, written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaurni. 2021-01-1905 min