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Stories I must tell before it is too late - a short story podcast about love, lust and laughter.Elsewhere...Even if we love the wind yet we can not grasp it. Despite being charmed by the morning sun, we fail to capture it in a confine. Perhaps, this is the very reason, we love them. We fall in love with those who remain unattainable for good. We chase what we do not get. Once found, we stop chasing that. This is an ironical truth of nature.This short story by the Bestselling author, Saikat Baksi, is about such peculiar fallacy of human love. Voice over - Saikat Baksi and Nilanjana Roy2025-05-1003 min
From The MarginlandsFrom The Marginlands: Ep2 Ft. Nilanjana RoyFrom The Marginlands hosts Prem & Arati scour the mainstream India newspapers to find news about the environment and then sit down with acclaimed author Nilanjana Roy to discuss writing landscapes. Contact us:Email the PodcastArati Kumar-Rao on Instagram Prem Panicker on X (Twitter) Prem on SubstackFrom The Marginlands on Instagram2025-03-311h 22
Stories I must tell before it is too late - a short story podcast about love, lust and laughter.GOLDEN JUBILEE MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARYThis story is about the hypocrisy and falsehood around the big fat marriage anniversary celebrations in Indian society these days. The romance and beauty of being together take a backseat while status and showmanship become the agenda.Author - Saikat BaksiVoice over - Saikat Baksi, Kathamala Saha, Nilanjana Roy, Banani Kundu and Mrinalini M Khusape2025-03-1813 min
The Closet Writer ChroniclesUnmana: Creating A BibliomysteryThe episode opens with Unmana talking about what creativity means to them. Unmana shares how they got into writing, their writing routine and how vulnerable they choose to be with their work. We chat about their experience in marketing, their perspective on publicity especially for books today, and their relationship with social media. We also talk about their debut book - from the idea to getting published. Unamana also shares their perspective on gender & sexuality and talks about queer literature. Later, we exchange book recommendations. The episode ends with an excerpt from Unmana’s book narrated by them....2025-02-221h 22
Read With Your Ears, Explore With Your Heart With Full AudiobookBlack River Audiobook by Nilanjana RoyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 802281
Title: Black River
Author: Nilanjana Roy
Narrator: Sharmila Devar
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11:12:02
Language: English
Release date: 10-01-24
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, General
Summary:
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, THE SUNDAY TIMES, AND THE FINANCIAL TIMES
A searing debut set in a modern India simmering with the tension of growing religious intolerance
Teetapur, an unassuming village just a few hours outside of bustling Delhi, is famous for nothing—until one of its children, eight-year-old Munia, is found de...2024-10-0111h 12
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseBlack River by Nilanjana RoyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/802281to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Black River
Author: Nilanjana Roy
Narrator: Sharmila Devar
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 12 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, THE SUNDAY TIMES, AND THE FINANCIAL TIMES A searing debut set in a modern India simmering with the tension of growing religious intolerance Teetapur, an unassuming village just a few hours outside of bustling Delhi, is famous for nothing—until one of its children, eight-year-old Munia, is found dead, hanging from the branch of a Jamun tree. In th...2024-10-0111h 12
Get Latest Full Trial Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseBlack River by Nilanjana RoyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/802281 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black River Author: Nilanjana Roy Narrator: Sharmila Devar Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 12 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, THE SUNDAY TIMES, AND THE FINANCIAL TIMES A searing debut set in a modern India simmering with the tension of growing religious intolerance Teetapur, an unassuming village just a few hours outside of bustling Delhi, is famous for nothing—until one of its children, eight-year-old Munia, is found dead, hanging from the branch of a Jamun tree. In...2024-10-0130 min
Life and Art from FT WeekendHow to stop worrying about the ‘right’ way to travelAuthor Shahnaz Habib has lived all over the world from Kerala, India to New York City, and being at home and a visitor in so many places made her wonder: what’s the difference between a traveller and a tourist? And where did we get our ideas about the right way to travel, anyway? In her new book, Airplane Mode she asks these questions and delves into the history of travel writing, ultimately looking for a way to jumpstart our imaginations to go beyond rigid itineraries dictated by outdated guidebooks. -------Want to take our sur...2024-07-2924 minLife and Art from FT WeekendBooks that help with election anxietyIt’s a big year for voting! There are national elections in 64 countries, affecting more than half the world. And many of us are anxious about an uncertain future. FT Weekend columnist Nilanjana Roy had a good idea in the midst of her own election fever: to find perspective, she turned to literature. Today, Nila shares what she came away with, and recommends books that can help reframe how we think about elections, no matter where we live. -------We love hearing from you. Lilah is on Instagram @lilahrap. We’re on X @lifeandartpod and on em...2024-06-2417 min
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaSwapna Liddle and the Many Shades of DelhiDelhi has had a mad history -- and that history has shaped our culture, our art, our languages, our society. Swapna Liddle joins Amit Varma in episode 367 of The Seen and the Unseen to take us on a walk through space and time. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out:1. Swapna Liddle on Facebook, Instagram, Wikipedia and Amazon.. 2. The Broken Script -- Swapna Liddle. 3. Chandni Chowk: The Mughal City of Old Delhi -- Swapna Liddle. 4. 14 Historic Walks of Delhi -- Swapna Liddle. 5. The Life and Times of Nilanjana Roy — Episode 284 of The Seen and the Unseen. . 6...2024-02-054h 06
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaThe Incredible Insights of Timur KuranWhy did the Middle East fall behind Europe despite being in a similar state in 1000 AD? How do modern authoritarians benefit from our tendency to falsify our preferences? Timur Kuran joins Amit Varma in episode 349 of The Seen and the Unseen to share his learnings from history -- and what they teach us about today. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Timur Kuran on Twitter, Wikipedia, Google Scholar and Duke University. 2. Private Truths, Public Lies -- Timur Kuran. 3. The Long Divergence -- Timur Kuran. 4. Freedoms Delayed -- Timur Kuran. 5. You Will Know Them By Their Unp...2023-10-025h 19
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaDevangshu Datta Traded His Corduroy PantsFrom Ganja Park in Kolkata to lock-ups in 13 countries, he has travelled the world and lived through mad times. Devangshu Datta joins Amit Varma in episode 348 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss Bengalis who make bombs, Gujaratis who make fetish costumes, his river pirate ancestors and how Only Fans has disrupted Pornhub. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Devangshu Datta on Twitter and Business Standard. 2. Previous (miniature) episodes of The Seen and the Unseen with Devangshu Datta: 1, 2, 3. 3. The Life and Times of Nilanjana Roy — Episode 284 of The Seen and the Unseen. 4. Gita Press...2023-09-255h 28
Crime Time FMREVIEW SHOW JUNE '23Paul Burke presents another bumper review show featuring crime fiction titles and a couple of wild card picks released this month (mostly anyway). The selection is heavy on the noir, psychological thrillers and in translation novels.*Apologies for any mangling of German, Italian. French, Japanese or Russian names. The Red House Roz Watkins End of the Game Holly Watt Dead Lands Núria Bendicho trans. by Maruxa Relaño & Martha Tennent Black Fell Mari HannahFirst Blood Amélie Northomb trans. by Ali...2023-06-2924 min
The Sandip Roy ShowNilanjana Bhowmick on why men prefer wives in cages and daughters to flyIn her book, Lies Our Mothers Told Us, writer and journalist Nilanjana Bhowmick talks about how middle-class homes can be a laboratory for patriarchy, and the burden that women have to bear in India. In this episode, she joins Sandip Roy to talk about what inspired her to write the book, fighting patriarchy at home, the lack of women in public spaces, a possible solution to break the cycle of caregiving burden, and much more.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar2023-04-1646 min
The Sandip Roy ShowNilanjana Roy on writing crime, eating books, and falling for DelhiWriter and journalist Nilanjana Roy's new novel, Black River, is a police procedural set in a dusty little town in Northern India that revolves around the horrendous murder of an eight year old girl. In this episode, she joins Sandip Roy to talk about writing the book, why she likes killing in print, her adventures in reading, her advice for budding writers, and why Delhi is kinder than you think.(Episode image credit: Gauri Gill)Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar2023-04-0257 min
The Literary CityNilanjana Roy And The Literature Of The Black RiverSend us a textNilanjana Roy is the girl who, as a child, ate books — in fact, she was known to have devoured them whole. This is obviously a reference to her book The Girl Who Ate Books, a paean to writing, writers and other such pursuit.Nilanjana is, most recently, author of the novel, Black River and she is my guest on The Literary City and we will talk about her fascinating career, from her early love of reading and writing, which led to her becoming a respected voice in the literary world.2023-03-2135 min
Life and Art from FT WeekendArtist Nick Cave on police violence and history repeatingThis week, we speak with visual artist Nick Cave. Cave is best known for his ‘Soundsuits’: vibrant, whimsical costumes that entirely cover the face and body. But the Soundsuits are not just playful. He made the first after police beat Rodney King in 1991, and they are meant to help process collective sorrow through celebration, and to give armour to the marginalized. In the wake of police killing Tyre Nichols last month, we speak with Nick about how his work has changed over 30 years, even as history repeats. Then, FT Weekend columnist Nilanjana Roy joins us to discuss what makes a gr...2023-02-1731 min
Working HistoriansLegal Careers for Historians: Mathew Merz - Conflicts Analyst, Akerman LLPMathew Merz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020 and works as Conflicts Analyst at Akerman LLP. In this episode, Mathew discusses the research, writing, and analytical skills that he learned as a history major which have been particularly useful to his job as a researcher for a law firm.
Recommendations and Links:
Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Random House, 2014) - recommended by Mathew Merz
Derry Girls, created by Lisa McGee, Netflix - recommended by Jimmy
“American Historical Ass...2023-02-0332 min
The Awful & Awesome Entertainment WrapAnA Cutlet 286Abhinandan asks Nilanjana if she’s a day person or a night person:Abhinandan: Rajyasree, we didn’t ask you. You are obviously a night person because it will be strange to see a broom flying around in the sky during the day.Rajyasree: Nilanjana is not going to encourage this kind of loose talk about my character.Nilanjana: She has the most elegant broom in the whole sky. Abhinandan: Elegant broom? Acha theek hai, maybe Arvind Kejriwal should get in touch. Abhinandan, Rajyasree and Ni...2023-01-2705 min
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaThe Loneliness of the Indian ManWomen are not the only victims of patriarchy -- men are also diminished by it. Nikhil Taneja joins Amit Varma in episode 303 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss what he has learnt about mental health, young people in India, the epidemic of loneliness in our country -- and the enormous power of storytelling. (For full linked show notes, go to SeenUnseen.in.) Also check out: 1. The Loneliness of the Indian Woman — Episode 259 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shrayana Bhattacharya). 2. Nikhil Taneja on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, IMDb and HT Brunch. 3. Yuvaa. 4. The internet—a toxic love story -- Nikhil...2022-11-147h 23
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaThe Life and Times of Urvashi ButaliaShe helped generations of women in India find a voice. She expanded the worldview of countless people. She confronted the horrors of our past and the fissures of our present. Urvashi Butalia joins Amit Varma in episode 287 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life and learnings. Also check out: 1. Urvashi Butalia at Zubaan and Amazon. 2. The Other Side of Silence -- Urvashi Butalia. 3. Zubaan Books and Kali for Women. 4. Turning the Page for Feminism -- Nilanjana Roy on Urvashi Butalia. 5. Episodes on The Seen and the Unseen that touched on feminism with Paromita Vohra, Kavita Krishnan, Mri...2022-07-254h 05
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaThe Life and Times of Nilanjana RoyA lifetime spent reading, writing and reflecting teaches you a lot. Nilanjana Roy joins Amit Varma in episode 284 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about books, feminism, family, memory and the state of the world. Also check out:1. Nilanjana Roy on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon, Financial Times, Business Standard and her own website. 2. The Girl Who Ate Books: Adventures in Reading -- Nilanjana Roy. 3. The Wildings -- Nilanjana Roy. 4. The Hundred Names of Darkness -- Nilanjana Roy. 5. Episodes of Th2022-07-045h 47
FT News BriefingFT Weekend: Tina Brown and Simon Schama on the royal familyThis weekend, we're marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a spirited discussion on what’s next for the Windsors. Tina Brown, author The Palace Papers, speaks with historian Simon Schama and HTSI editor Jo Ellison about the state of the royal family. As Britain celebrates 70 years of Elizabeth II on the crown, what will the royal family look like over the next decade? We bring you this conversation from the recent US FT Weekend festival stage.--------------Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We’re on Twit...2022-06-0426 minLife and Art from FT WeekendTina Brown and Simon Schama on the royal familyThis weekend, we're marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a spirited discussion on what’s next for the Windsors. Tina Brown, author The Palace Papers, speaks with historian Simon Schama and HTSI editor Jo Ellison about the state of the royal family. As Britain celebrates 70 years of Elizabeth II on the crown, what will the royal family look like over the next decade? We bring you this conversation from the recent US FT Weekend festival stage.--------------Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We’re on Twit...2022-06-0425 min
Escape Into a New Chapter With Full AudiobookHomebound Audiobook by Puja ChangoiwalaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 558978
Title: Homebound
Author: Puja Changoiwala
Narrator: Shubbu Amin
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:14:34
Language: English
Release date: 12-29-21
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction
Summary:
A Family. A Lockdown. A Journey.
For young Meher, living in Dharavi meant a life full of possibilities. Things were going well until the Indian government announced the world's biggest coronavirus lockdown. Soon, her parents are left jobless and stand to lose all - their home and their lives.
As Covid-19 cases in the Mumbai slum soar, Meher and her family...2021-12-2910h 14Life and Art from FT WeekendInto the depths of an erupting volcanoAs we watch the climate shift before our eyes, this weekend we focus on the awesomeness of nature and how it humbles us. Travel writer Mark Stratton brings us to a live erupting volcano in La Palma, where “the lava flows like honey on a plate”. Columnist Nilanjana Roy introduces us to the prescient books that warned us of a climate crisis 50 years ago. Plus, 1970s interior design is back, baby! Subeditor Cherish Rufus defines the aesthetic, and defends its revival.Listeners: this is your last chance to send us a recommendation! Email us one cultural thin...2021-10-0927 min
Jaipur Literature Festival with Brave New WorldGood Omens: Neil Gaiman in conversation with Nilanjana S. RoyThe globally-celebrated @neilhimself, and one of the most beloved and popular writers in India too, talks to @nilanjanaroy about his life and work, and how he is surviving under lockdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-07-091h 00
Jaipur BytesIkigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy lifeA live session from #JaipurLitFest2020.
Francesc Miralles in conversation with Nilanjana S. Roy. The people of Japan believe that everyone has an ‘ikigai’ or ‘a reason to jump out of bed every morning’. The international bestseller by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles shares the Japanese secret to a long and happy life and has helped readers around the world to find purpose, nurture friendships and throw themselves into their passions. In conversation with writer and columnist Nilanjana S. Roy, co-author Francesc Miralles joins us at the Jaipur Literature Festival to share the inspirations, learnings and tools of’ ikigai’.2020-03-1740 min
AfterWordsInglorious Empire, with Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor’s book Inglorious Empire was a Sunday Times bestseller. It sparked a vital conversation about British views on empire, challenging predominant narratives. In this episode, author and Financial Times columnist Nilanjana Roy talks to Shashi Tharoor about this landmark book and how British imperialism devastated India.
Order Shashi's book now at: https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/inglorious-empire/2020-03-1035 minJaipur BytesBolna Hi Hai: Ravish Kumar in conversation with Nilanjana S. RoyRavish Kumar, a much- awarded and fearless journalist, is also the author of tender nano storie and the Ramon Magsaysay awardee in 2019. In a thoughtful and probing session with writer and columnist Nilanjana S. Roy, he speaks of his books and beliefs, his poems and love stories, the compulsions of prime-time news and the duties of responsible journalism.2020-01-261h 04
Futility ClosetThe Great Hedge of India In the 19th century, an enormous hedge ran for more than a thousand miles across India, installed by the British to enforce a tax on salt. Though it took a Herculean effort to build, today it's been almost completely forgotten. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe this strange project and reflect on its disappearance from history. We'll also exonerate a rooster and puzzle over a racing murderer. Intro: A group of plasterers working in London’s Tate Britain art gallery in 1897 left a message for future ge...2019-09-1634 min
Listen to Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseAntisocial by Arun KrishnanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/517179 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Antisocial Author: Arun Krishnan Narrator: Suyash Mohan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 34 minutes Release date: October 19, 2018 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: 'Arun Krishnan takes the Indian-in-America novel screaming into noir territory with this fast-paced, gorily entertaining serial-killer thriller.' – Nilanjana Roy It is a cool summer evening in New York and Arjun Clarkson, a bright young ad agency executive, is having a drink with his ex-colleague, Emily Hayes. For years, Arjun has suffered due to his miserable childhood in an Indian orphanage, his low-caste birth and the pointed cruelty of...2018-10-1903 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseAntisocial by Arun KrishnanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/517179to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Antisocial
Author: Arun Krishnan
Narrator: Suyash Mohan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 34 minutes
Release date: October 19, 2018
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
'Arun Krishnan takes the Indian-in-America novel screaming into noir territory with this fast-paced, gorily entertaining serial-killer thriller.' – Nilanjana Roy It is a cool summer evening in New York and Arjun Clarkson, a bright young ad agency executive, is having a drink with his ex-colleague, Emily Hayes. For years, Arjun has suffered due to his miserable childhood in an Indian orphanage, his low-caste birth and the pointed cruelty of an...2018-10-199h 34
FT News in FocusIndia's passion for booksIndia's thriving books market has spawned scores of literature festivals across India’s big and small cities where multiple events are held throughout the year. Jyotsna Singh discusses what's behind India's love of books with the FT's Victor Mallet and Nilanjana Roy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-02-1508 min