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Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Hindus in Hindu Rashtra" by Dr Anand RanganathanA "must read" for Hindus all over the world! Dr Anand Ranganathan explains in his meticulously researched book that far from being the "Fascist Majority in a Hindu Rashtra" Hindus in India are really victims of wrongs that have been followed for decades -even after Independence in 1947. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2209 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"A Prince Amongst The Patriots: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose" by Maj. Gen M.K.Paul : A ReviewEven to this day, over 75 years after India gained freedom from British Rule, one of the architects of the fight for freedom, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, remains shrouded in mystery. This book by Maj. Gen. M K Paul, Indian Army (Retd), about one of the greatest sons of India, is a captivating and informative account of the life and times of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Many books, especially biographies and books on history, leave the reader with a feeling of "What If?" This book too made me wonder what if things had been different. I would highly...
2023-03-2709 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"A Prince Amongst The Patriots: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose" by Maj. Gen M.K.Paul : A ReviewEven to this day, over 75 years after India gained freedom from British Rule, one of the architects of the fight for freedom, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, remains shrouded in mystery. This book by Maj. Gen. M K Paul, Indian Army (Retd), about one of the greatest sons of India, is a captivating and informative account of the life and times of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Many books, especially biographies and books on history, leave the reader with a feeling of "What If?" This book too made me wonder what if things had been different. I would highly...
2023-03-2709 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"No End Save Victory" edited by Robert CowleyOne of the most fascinating books about the Second World War. A collection of essays that covers the entire duration of the War from how it started in 1939 to how it ended in 1945.
Personal accounts from those who lived through the events described intersperse the contributions from well-known historians and scholars. This makes the book all the more readable and interesting.
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2023-02-2807 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"No End Save Victory" edited by Robert CowleyOne of the most fascinating books about the Second World War. A collection of essays that covers the entire duration of the War from how it started in 1939 to how it ended in 1945.Personal accounts from those who lived through the events described intersperse the contributions from well-known historians and scholars. This makes the book all the more readable and interesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-2807 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerDigital IndiaThe economic growth of India is being propelled by digitalisation. It has made our lives easier in many ways. This is the first in a series of podcasts I hope to do on what Digital India means to the people of India.
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2023-02-0509 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerDigital IndiaThe economic growth of India is being propelled by digitalisation. It has made our lives easier in many ways. This is the first in a series of podcasts I hope to do on what Digital India means to the people of India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0509 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Mountbattens: Their Lives & Loves" by Andrew LownieAndrew Lownie's 2019 book is an eye opener on the lives of two people who were very much in the public eye for most of the 20th century in Britain: Lord Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, and his wife, Edwina, Countess Mountbatten of Burma. Lownie writes about aspects of their lives which were not commonly known.
We follow Mountbatten's career in the Royal Navy from 1916 to 1947, then his tenure as the last British Viceroy of India (1947) and how he resumed his naval career till he became the First Sea Lord in 1955. Edwina, in her own right, wa...
2023-01-1010 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Mountbattens: Their Lives & Loves" by Andrew LownieAndrew Lownie's 2019 book is an eye opener on the lives of two people who were very much in the public eye for most of the 20th century in Britain: Lord Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, and his wife, Edwina, Countess Mountbatten of Burma. Lownie writes about aspects of their lives which were not commonly known. We follow Mountbatten's career in the Royal Navy from 1916 to 1947, then his tenure as the last British Viceroy of India (1947) and how he resumed his naval career till he became the First Sea Lord in 1955. Edwina, in her own right, wa...
2023-01-1010 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerWriting Better: Some Perspectives and TipsWouldn't you like to write better? May be you aren’t able to make time for writing, may be you are not satisfied with your output, or may be you are not motivated to write as you once were. Here I share my thoughts and those of some famous writers to budding and seasoned writers alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2409 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerWriting Better: Some Perspectives and TipsWouldn't you like to write better? May be you aren’t able to make time for writing, may be you are not satisfied with your output, or may be you are not motivated to write as you once were. Here I share my thoughts and those of some famous writers to budding and seasoned writers alike.
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2022-12-2409 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerMy Impressions: Day 2 of The Bangalore Literature Festival, 2022We got the opportunity to listen to many talented writers speak about their books and work on Day 2 of the XI Bangalore Literature Festival, 2022. I was delighted to interview authors Raghu and Pushpa Plat on their new historical novel, " Destiny's Child" in one of the sessions today. A most enjoyable experience. My mind goes back to the inaugural #BlrLitFest held in 2012 which I had attended. One can see how the Festival has grown from strength to strength over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
2022-12-1616 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerMy Impressions: Day 2 of The Bangalore Literature Festival, 2022We got the opportunity to listen to many talented writers speak about their books and work on Day 2 of the XI Bangalore Literature Festival, 2022.
I was delighted to interview authors Raghu and Pushpa Plat on their new historical novel, " Destiny's Child" in one of the sessions today. A most enjoyable experience.
My mind goes back to the inaugural #BlrLitFest held in 2012 which I had attended. One can see how the Festival has grown from strength to strength over the years.
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2022-12-1616 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerMy Take on The Bangalore Literature Festival 2022; Day 1 : December 3.The Bangalore Literature Festival held on December 3 and 4, 2022 drew a galaxy of writers who spoke about their books and related subjects.In this podcast, I share my take on the some of the sessions I enjoyed on Day 1, December 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1212 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerMy Take on The Bangalore Literature Festival 2022; Day 1 : December 3.The Bangalore Literature Festival held on December 3 and 4, 2022 drew a galaxy of writers who spoke about their books and related subjects.
In this podcast, I share my take on the some of the sessions I enjoyed on Day 1, December 3.
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2022-12-1212 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerBangalore Literature Festival : Day 1, December 3, 2022The recently concluded XI edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival drew to it a galaxy of writers, giving the large audiences much to enjoy about their writing work. I share my impressions of some of the sessions that I enjoyed during the day.
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2022-12-1212 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerThe Bangalore Literature Festival 2022My impressions of the XIth edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival held on December 3 and 4, 2022. Over two warm winter days, the bibliophiles of Bengaluru, where I live, enjoyed attending the Bangalore Literature Festival- one of the premier literature festivals in India. We were fortunate to listen to a galaxy of authors and speakers who spoke of their books, and topics related to literature and the arts.This is the first of my podcasts on the Bangalore Literature Festival, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-0709 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerThe Bangalore Literature Festival 2022My impressions of the XIth edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival held on December 3 and 4, 2022.
Over two warm winter days, the bibliophiles of Bengaluru, where I live, enjoyed attending the Bangalore Literature Festival- one of the premier literature festivals in India. We were fortunate to listen to a galaxy of authors and speakers who spoke of their books, and topics related to literature and the arts.
This is the first of my podcasts on the Bangalore Literature Festival, 2022.
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2022-12-0709 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"How TCS Built An Industry For India" by R. Gopalakrishnan & Tulsi Jayakumar : A Review.This book is about TCS- one of India's greatest success stories in the world of business. It is the first in a series to be called The Shapers of Business Institutions building on the authors’ theme that Shapers of Institutions are institution builders in the true sense of the term. They are several notches above the conventional leaders of organisations. The book lays considerable emphasis on the role of Shapers in organisational building, instilling values, and shaping careers of employees in them for the long term sustainability and growth of the institution.
The Shapers discussed are Mr F...
2022-11-0507 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"How TCS Built An Industry For India" by R. Gopalakrishnan & Tulsi Jayakumar : A Review.This book is about TCS- one of India's greatest success stories in the world of business. It is the first in a series to be called The Shapers of Business Institutions building on the authors’ theme that Shapers of Institutions are institution builders in the true sense of the term. They are several notches above the conventional leaders of organisations. The book lays considerable emphasis on the role of Shapers in organisational building, instilling values, and shaping careers of employees in them for the long term sustainability and growth of the institution.The Shapers discussed are Mr F...
2022-11-0507 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Destiny's Child" by Raghu Palat & Pushpa Palat: My ReviewThis book tells the absorbing story of a remarkable lady, Parukutty Neithyaramma, set in the kingdom of Cochin in the South of India in the first part of the 20th century. She was the Consort to the reigning King - Raja Rama Varma XVI- whom she had married when she was just 14. He was then the Heir Apparent and aged 31 at that time. He was struck by her strong personality and character. Over the years, Parukutty demonstrated an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an inquisitiveness to learn and understand the finer points of statecraft and she remained fiercely possessive.Raja Rama...
2022-10-1508 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Destiny's Child" by Raghu Palat & Pushpa Palat: My ReviewThis book tells the absorbing story of a remarkable lady, Parukutty Neithyaramma, set in the kingdom of Cochin in the South of India in the first part of the 20th century. She was the Consort to the reigning King - Raja Rama Varma XVI- whom she had married when she was just 14. He was then the Heir Apparent and aged 31 at that time. He was struck by her strong personality and character. Over the years, Parukutty demonstrated an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an inquisitiveness to learn and understand the finer points of statecraft and she remained fiercely possessive.
Raja Rama...
2022-10-1508 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"1962: The War That Wasn't" by Shiv Kunal Verma. A review.The Indo-China Conflict in the winter of 1962 thrashed many reputations and left a deep scar on millions of Indians including me. There have been many books written over the decades on the infamous events of those tumultuous days. Shiv Kunal Verma's " 1962: The War That Wasn't" is, in my opinion, the most objective of the lot.It is, I feel, a "must read" for students of military history and politics. After all, isn't it often said that those who don't learn from history are likely to make the same mistakes all over again? Today's world and India's circumstances...
2022-09-3010 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"1962: The War That Wasn't" by Shiv Kunal Verma. A review.The Indo-China Conflict in the winter of 1962 thrashed many reputations and left a deep scar on millions of Indians including me. There have been many books written over the decades on the infamous events of those tumultuous days. Shiv Kunal Verma's " 1962: The War That Wasn't" is, in my opinion, the most objective of the lot.
It is, I feel, a "must read" for students of military history and politics. After all, isn't it often said that those who don't learn from history are likely to make the same mistakes all over again? Today's world and India's circumstances...
2022-09-3010 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Saga Of A Braveheart" by Shakunthala A BhandarkarThis is the heart warming and inspiring story of Lt Col Ajit V Bhandarkar, Shaurya Chakra, of the 18 th Battalion (Mysore) of The Madras Regiment of the Indian Army. He was killed in action in October 1999 while serving with the 25 Rashtriya Rifles in the Poonch area of Jammu & Kashmir. He was the second in command of his battalion and volunteered to lead a Quick Response Team when intelligence gathered indicated that some terrorists had infiltrated into Indian territory. He killed three of them before he succumbed to grievous injurious sustained in the gun battle with the fourth infiltrator. He was a...
2022-09-0108 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Saga Of A Braveheart" by Shakunthala A BhandarkarThis is the heart warming and inspiring story of Lt Col Ajit V Bhandarkar, Shaurya Chakra, of the 18 th Battalion (Mysore) of The Madras Regiment of the Indian Army. He was killed in action in October 1999 while serving with the 25 Rashtriya Rifles in the Poonch area of Jammu & Kashmir. He was the second in command of his battalion and volunteered to lead a Quick Response Team when intelligence gathered indicated that some terrorists had infiltrated into Indian territory. He killed three of them before he succumbed to grievous injurious sustained in the gun battle with the fourth infiltrator. He was a...
2022-09-0108 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerPothe! A Tribute to Film Actor-Director Pratap Pothen (1952-2022)My personal tribute to a close friend whom I knew for 63 years! Many knew him as a film personality- an actor, a director etc but I remember him most from our schooldays together at The Lawrence School, Lovedale in the beautiful Nilgiri Hills in Tamilnadu in India.
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2022-07-3109 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerPothe! A Tribute to Film Actor-Director Pratap Pothen (1952-2022)My personal tribute to a close friend whom I knew for 63 years! Many knew him as a film personality- an actor, a director etc but I remember him most from our schooldays together at The Lawrence School, Lovedale in the beautiful Nilgiri Hills in Tamilnadu in India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-3109 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Elon Musk: Tesla, Space X and the Quest for a Fantastic Future" by Ashlee VanceA definitive biography of a man who is always in the news these days- Elon Musk. Most recently, his bid of $44 billion to buy Twitter hit the headlines the world over. Such a move is not unexpected of Musk. When you read this book by Ashlee Vance titled, " "Elon Musk: Tesla, Space X and the Quest for a Fantastic Future" you will understand why!
From his earliest start up to his growth as an entrepreneur and now a business leader, this book gives you deep insight into the man himself and his innovative approaches to business. His...
2022-06-0107 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership" by James Comey. A Review." A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership" by James Comey is a comprehensive account of his professional life, especially as the 7th Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. He was appointed to this office by President George W Bush in 2013. The author shares his views on key personalities he came across in the Bush administration and later in the Obama administration.
He was the FBI Director when the high profile Hillary Clinton email case was investigated. He continued as FBI Director under the new Trump administration until he was unceremoniously fired by President Donald J T...
2022-04-2507 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Unaccustomed Earth" by Jhumpa Lahiri: A ReviewThey say that writing short stories calls for special skills on the part of the writer. Not every writer can do this with the elegance of Jhumpa Lahiri, who excels in this form of writing.
"Unaccustomed Earth" is a collection of eight short stories, written in her distinctive style. All of them have characters who are immigrants to the United States. They speak of the many issues that they face as immigrants and how they have to cope with them. This is short story writing at its best!
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2022-04-1507 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"My Full Life" by Indra Nooyi: A ReviewThe story of a middle class girl from Chennai, India who made it to the top echelons of corporate America. The story of Indra Nooyi- former Chair and CEO of PepsiCo in her own words. An inspirational account of her life, and the challenges she faced in reaching the highest pinnacles of the business world in the United States.
A story told with candor and simplicity, it reflects her world view and personality to the full.
Highly recommended for students of business and practicing professionals- the world over.
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2022-04-0309 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Humans Of Bombay" by Karishma Mehta: A ReviewStyled after the iconic, "Humans of New York" by Brandon Stanton, Karishma Mehta's "Humans of Bombay" brings you slices of life in India's commercial capital- Bombay, now called Mumbai. Here you meet people from different walks of life, cutting across age, gender, and religion. Each has a story to tell. The delightful pictures that accompany each story add to the warmth of the story, be they just a page in length, or at times a few pages and sometimes just a few sentences!
The stories are interesting, very real and often heart warming. I would highly recommend t...
2022-03-1906 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Agent Runner" by Simon Conway, a reviewThis fast paced book by the British author, Simon Conway, published in January 2017, takes you deep into the world of undercover agents, espionage and terror attacks in locations in the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Conway established his credentials by winning the British Crime Writers Association's Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award for the best thriller of the year in 2010. This is one more thriller from him.
As the title suggests, this story is about an operative in Britain's MI 6 called Ed Mallik, responsible for running agents in Pakistan amongst other places. He finds that his bes...
2022-03-1207 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Spy Toolkit" by Dr Stephen Twigge, The National Archives,History and World War buffs who love stories about spies and spying will enjoy this book.
This is an exciting, visual-rich documentary on the tools of the trade for spies during the Second World War. Coming as it does from The National Archives of the UK, the material is authentic and gives you deep insights into the equipment used by spies. These were specially devised for spies based on field research and user feedback. I must say some of the devices and tools are truly outstanding in their simplicity yet they proved to be so reliable and...
2022-03-0407 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Upstairs At The White House" by J B West: A ReviewMr J B West was the Chief Usher at the White House from 1957 to 1969. Before that he was the Asst to the Chief Usher from 1941 to 1957. This places him in a perfect position to recount events at the White House. Here, he served six US Presidents and First Ladies, starting from FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt; then Harry and Bess Truman; Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower; John and Jacqueline Kennedy; Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson, and finally Richard and Pat Nixon.
An interesting book for those keen on history and US politics as well as other White House watchers...
2022-02-1309 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"9.45 To Bletchley" by Madalyn Morgan : A ReviewMadalyn Morgan's book, " 9.45 To Bletchley" is set in Britain in the initial years of the Second World War. At that time, there were fears- real and exaggerated- of the presence of a large number of active spies and saboteurs in Britain whose sympathies lay with Nazi Germany.
Ena Dudley is entrusted with carrying important components made by the firm she works in to the secret defence establishment of Bletchley Park. After a few days, she suspects she is being followed by these spies. Her problem is not having anyone to confide in.
An interesting story th...
2022-02-0607 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Indian Spy" by Mihir Bose: A ReviewThis is a fascinating story of a secret agent during World War II. He was no ordinary agent. The author, Mihir Bose calls Bhagat Ram Talwar: the Most Remarkable Secret Agent of World War II. This is because at various points in time, Talwar, also known as Rahmat Khan, and also codenamed Silver spied for the Italians, the Germans, the Russians, the British, and the Japanese!!
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2022-01-3009 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Dark Horse" by General Larry O. Spencer USAF This is the story of General Larry O. Spencer USAF (Retd.)
It is truly an inspirational story of a man who came up the hard way. He succeeded in his chosen profession despite having to face many challenges due to his being an African-American.
The book is written with considerable candor and life lessons summarized by General Spencer are invaluable.
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2022-01-2307 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller7 Factors In Motivating OthersMotivating others to give off their best at work is a prime responsibility as a team leader, manager or executive. But just how do you do this? Here are 7 Factors you would do well to consider in your effort to motivate others- and keep them motivated!
This podcast is based on material from my blog, People At Work & Play, which was hugely popular, during my time as a management consultant and executive coach.
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2022-01-1609 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Ambedkar: An Overview" Book ReviewMade up of 10 essays, this book captures the essence of the writings of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao "Babasaheb" Ambedkar, a great son of India. Dr Ambedkar (1891-1956) is the Father of the Indian Constitution and was an eminent jurist, economist, and socio-political reformer.
I think this book is very educative and presents points of view which many may not have come across.
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2022-01-0910 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerOf Memory and MemoriesDoes your memory play tricks on you? Do you remember in graphic detail something that happened decades ago, but forget something that happened just a few minutes ago? If you do, you are like me! Indeed like most of us- who wrestle with the challenges of short- term and long-term memory, especially as we get older.
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2022-01-0211 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Navaratri" edited by Bibek Debroy & Anuradha Goyal: Book Review"When Devi Comes Home" is the evocative byline of the book which describes in considerable detail how Navaratri- one of the most important of festivals in Hinduism- is celebrated all over India. While there are some things in common in these celebrations all over the country, the book highlights some things that are unique to the celebrations in a particular region. From Kashmir in the North to Kerala in the South, from Gujarat in the West to West Bengal in the East, the celebrations for Navaratri in each of these regions is depicted in considerable detail. We also get t...
2021-12-2909 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Let Me Say It Now" by Rakesh Maria IPS: Book ReviewThe Mumbai Bomb Blast Case, The 26/11 terror strike on Mumbai; the Sheena Bora Murder Case; you will remember these sensational headline grabbing cases. These and more are what Mr Rakesh Maria IPS was tasked to investigate in the course of his distinguished career of over three decades in the Indian Police Service (IPS).
His book gives us the story from his perspective. You understand just how difficult it is to investigate a case in India and get a conviction in a court of law. This story tells us how difficult it is to be in the hot s...
2021-12-2607 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Business as Yagna" Ed by B Anantha Bhat: A Review:The life lessons of Mr Yajna Narayana Kammaje a leading entrepreneur and industrialist, based in Bengaluru, India, are shared in this educative book, edited by Mr B Anantha Bhat and his team. Mr Kammaje's story is indeed worthy of being shared especially amongst the youth of India. He grew up in humble circumstances being from an economically disadvantaged family. By sheer dint of his merit, hard work and positive attitude he achieved his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Today he is considered one of the successes in the Micro, Small and Medium Industry arena. The Sona Group of Companies w...
2021-12-2214 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerConversations: An Appreciation of Sir Henry Lawrence by Wg Cdr Joseph Thomas VM Indian Air Force (Retd)I am delighted to share that I am staring a new series called "Conversations" on my podcast show. In this, I plan to chat with interesting people on a variety of interesting topics, over time.
My first guest is Wg Cdr Joseph Thomas, VM, Indian Air Force (retd) who like me is an alumnus of The Lawrence School, Lovedale, in the Nilgiri Hills of South India. My guest talks about Major General Sir Henry Lawrence KCB (1806-1857) in whose memory our school was founded in 1858.
We have recently started a blog to complement the book c...
2021-12-1927 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerA Day In The Mall: Part 4The concluding part of a short story written for the Christmas season called, "A Day In The Mall".
An engineer by profession but a dreamer by choice, Shalini loves to hang out in Bangalore's biggest mall. She liked going there with her friends but was as happy even if she was there all by herself. There were people there and they drew her there like a magnet. She loved watching others and wondering who they were, what brought them there, and what they were like as people.
This particular visit to the mall proved to...
2021-12-1509 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"A Day In The Mall: Part 3"This is Part 3 of a short story for the Christmas season called, "A Day In The Mall".
An engineer by profession but a dreamer by choice, Shalini loves to hang out in Bangalore's biggest mall. She liked going there with her friends but was as happy even if she was there all by herself. There were people there and they drew her there like a magnet. She loved watching others and wondering who they were, what brought them there, and what they were like as people.
This particular visit to the mall proved to be...
2021-12-1209 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerA Day In The Mall Part 2This is the second part of a short story for the Christmas season called, "A Day In The Mall".
An engineer by profession but a dreamer by choice, Shalini loves to hang out in Bangalore's biggest mall. She liked going there with her friends but was as happy even if she was there all by herself. There were people there and they drew her there like a magnet. She loved watching others and wondering who they were, what brought them there, and what they were like as people.
This particular visit to the mall proves to...
2021-12-0811 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerA Day In The Mall - Part 1This is the first part of a short story for the Christmas season called, "A Day In The Mall". An engineer by profession but a dreamer by choice, Shalini loves to hang out in Bangalore's biggest mall. She liked going there with her friends but was as happy even if she was there all by herself. There were people there and they drew her there like a magnet. She loved watching others and wondering who they were, what brought them there, and what they were like as people.
This particular visit to the mall proves to be qu...
2021-12-0510 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerAuthors I Admire: Ian FlemingWho are the authors you admire? I shall speak of a few of the ones that I admire in a series of podcasts. The first is Ian Fleming (1908-1964), the creator of James Bond, Special Agent 007 of MI6. It is fascinating how authors put -consciously or otherwise - some part of themselves into their characters. Fleming is no exception. Bond got his love for adventure, fast cars, and fast women from him.
His books have sold over 60 million copies and made into 13 movies. After his death, others have continued the Bond saga with books and films but, in...
2021-12-0108 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Devi: The Goddesses of India" by John Stratton Hawley & Donna Marie Wullff. A Review.An informative and educative book about the Goddesses who figure prominently in Hinduism, the religion of some 1.6 billion people all over the world. In this scholarly collection of essays, different Goddesses and places and events associated with them are described by different authors.
The beauty about this book is that each essay can be read separately and there is no compulsion to read the book at one go. Indeed it is best if you read each essay at your convenience and at your own pace, depending of course on how familiar you are with the Hindu religion.
2021-11-2808 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell : A ReviewThis timeless classic - "Black Beauty" the autobiography of a horse- will appeal to all lovers of animals. Amazing that it was written over 140 years ago and yet holds interest. It is the story of a horse in Victorian England. Of how the horse copes with the ups and downs that present themselves in his life, as he passes from one owner to another. The story brings out the cruelty in men as also their compassion.
Published in 1877, this book by Anna Sewell is said to have sold over 50 million copies in 50 different languages. There is a t...
2021-11-2410 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerMalini Vs Melanie Part 4: End of Short StoryThis is the fourth and last part of a short story I wrote some years ago called, "Malini Vs.Melanie". I have presented this once again in this new medium over four episodes- giving the old story a new lease of life!
The story is set in Bengaluru, India where I live. It is about a young lady struggling to balance the conflicting demands of her conservative family on one hand, and her love affair on the other.
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2021-11-2112 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerMalini Vs. Melanie: Part 3 of a Short StoryThis is the third episode in a series podcasting a short story called, "Malini Vs Melanie" which started with Season 2 Episode 12. I had written this short story a few years ago. Through this medium, it gets a new lease of life!
It is a story of a young lady torn between two identities. She has to deal with a conservative family on one hand and her own love affair on the other.
The story is set in the city of Bengaluru, where I live.
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2021-11-1714 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerMalini Vs Melanie Part 2 of a Short StoryThis is the second part of a short story called, "Malini Vs. Melanie"
I am podcasting this short story that I wrote some years ago in several episodes.
The story is set in Bengaluru, India where I live.
It's about a girl called Malini or hey wait a minutes, isn't she Melanie???
So, here we go with ........Part 2 of Malini vs Melanie
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2021-11-1415 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerMalini Vs Melanie Part 1For the 12 th episode of Season 2, curious to try new things as I am, here's an experiment.
I am podcasting a short story I wrote some years ago in several episodes.
The short story is set in Bengaluru, India where I live.
It's about a girl called Malini or hey wait a minutes, isn't she Melanie???
So, here we go with ........Part 1 of Malini vs Melanie
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2021-11-1016 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Five Presidents" by Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin: A review" Five Presidents: My Extraordinary Journey With Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford" is written by Clinton J Hill who served the US Secret Service from 1958 to 1975. In this fast-paced book he covers his experiences at the White House and elsewhere. He had the privilege of serving 5 US Presidents during that time.
Many of us remember Clint Hill for his attempt to protect the Kennedys that fateful day in Dallas, Tx in November 1963 when Kennedy was assassinated. A short video film by a bystander Zapruder shows US Secret Service Agent Hill rush to the President's limousine and attempt to clamber on th...
2021-11-0708 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerMossad: The Greatest Missions Of The Israeli Secret Service by Bar-Zohar & Mishal. A Review.A fast paced interesting book in which the two authors, who know the Mossad and the world of espionage so well, share their stories of Israel's Secret Service. They cover some of Mossad's great successes over the decades, some carried out against overwhelming odds. Many of the incidents described in this book are being revealed for the first time to the wider world.
Interestingly, the authors also touch upon a few failed missions. They point out that missions get botched as they are conducted by people- and people do make mistakes, however well trained and committed they...
2021-11-0307 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerGlimpses of a Glorious Past : The Nilgiris in the 19th CentThis is an extract from Book 1 of "Glimpses of a Glorious Past: An Informal History of The Lawrence School, Lovedale" which I had the privilege to edit. The first volume covers the first 50 years of the School, from 1858 to 1908.
In this extract, we recall what made the British choose the picturesque Nilgiri Hills in South India as the location for the third Lawrence Asylum, which was established in Ootacamund in September, 1858.
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2021-10-3116 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"50 Desi Super Drinks" by Lovneet Batra : A ReviewHere's a book that can nudge you towards a more healthy lifestyle. "50 Desi Super Drinks" by Lovneet Batra, the well- known nutritionist has a simple yet effective design. For each of the 50 drinks covered, the author explains what that drink contains and how they can help us. This is followed by the recipe for this drink. Turmeric Milk, Jal Jeera, and Masala Chai are fairly commonly used and well-known. However there are many others which came as a surprise to me, as they well might to you!
The book has recommendations from Bollywood stars like Neha Dhupia a...
2021-10-2706 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Glimpses Of A Glorious Past" An Informal History of The Lawrence School, Lovedale.This is the story of The Lawrence School, Lovedale (std. 1858) in the form of an informal history, which I had the privilege of editing. It is available as an ebook and now is a show on the YouTube and Facebook channels of the Old Lawrencians Association (OLA).
More recently, a blog has been set up for "Glimpses..." to complement the books which are in three volumes: Book 1 which covers the period from from 1858 to 1908; Book 2 which is about the years from 1908 to 1958; and Book 3 which cover the 50 years from 1958 to 2008.
Do tune in to the s...
2021-10-2407 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Her Master Key: A Hotel Housekeeper's Stories From Inn-dia" by Shruti JohriWhen we think of a hotel, most of us think of the exterior, often glitzy, and the Front Desk which is quite glamourous. Not many think of the Housekeeping, which has such a crucial role to play in enabling guest satisfaction. This book, by Shruti Johri, which is almost autobiographical presents the experiences of a housekeeping executive in a leading luxury hotel.
So far there hasn’t been much written about the work lives of the housekeeping staff in our hotels. Johri’s book reveals a lot about what remains unseen and unknown as we enter and leav...
2021-10-2007 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Restless: Chronicles Of A Policeman" by Dr V R Sampath IPS"Restless" is the story of a restless individual, who is constantly seeking the true meaning of life in its entirety. Interestingly, this is not the story of a philosopher but of one who spent most of his adult life as a policeman. I mean policemen in a general sense. The author, Dr V R Sampath IPS held positions of high responsibility during the 25 years he served in the prestigious Indian Police Service. He quit the service a decade ahead of his retirement and took up some challenging assignments relating to his field of expertise in the private sector. These...
2021-10-1707 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Never Too Big To Fail" by Sandeep Hasurkar: A ReviewOur hard-earned money is so important to each one of us. When we see investments made with that hard-earned money in the stock market go down the drain, it makes you angry and frustrated. The stock markets react depending on multiple macro and micro economic factors. A default by a giant conglomerate on its re-payments, and the consequences that flow from this, can send shivers down the back of their creditors and investors.
Sandeep Hasurkar's book, " Never Too Big To Fail" is the story of the IL & FS conglomerate and how it defaulted on repayments a couple o...
2021-10-1307 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerYour Website Reflects YouYour website is the window to the world for your organisation or business. Visitors- customers, potential customers, or anyone else, form impressions of your organisation- favorable or otherwise- based on their individual experiences at your website. Those who found their visit useful, are likely to return. Those who didn't are likely to leave- and not come back!l
The world has changed substantially especially in the last few years. People are getting an overdose of information. Being online for long periods of time for their professional work, they are reducing their discretionary time online. They are getting...
2021-10-1006 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Titanic: The Story of the Unsinkable Ship":Hourly History"Titanic" was the most luxurious ship of her time. She was designed to be unsinkable but sank in her maiden voyage. Although her sinking took place in 1912, even now that calamity is remembered whenever we talk of the seas. This book reveals the story of the "Titanic", how she was built, and what happened on that fateful night.
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2021-10-0607 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Tiffin" by Rukmini Srinivas: A Book Review"Tiffin" by Rukmini Srinivas, is a beautifully scripted book that will brings back huge amounts of nostalgia with its offering of family tales and Indian recipes. It is almost autobiographical in that the author, called "Rukka" by her family and friends, allows you to peep into her house and meet various members of her family, and her friends. You get, through her writing, to experience the places where she lived and the amazing variety of food she cooked and served. The recipes add a special touch to the story of her life. They are linked to specific time periods...
2021-10-0308 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Strangers" by C L Taylor" A Book Review"Strangers" is yet another psychological thriller by Sunday Times best selling author C L Taylor. She spins an interesting plot which holds you spell bound. The stories of the three main characters in the book are skillfully woven together to make very interesting reading. Each of them does not really know the other, though they are brought together in a gripping climax.
Highly recommended if, like me, you devour mystery and crime thrillers.
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2021-09-2906 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Holocaust Of Indian Partition: An Inquest" by Dr Madhav Godbole. Book Review.Although it took place nearly 75 years ago, many believe we in india still bear the scars and after effects of the Partition of India in 1947. You will know that this traumatic event tore the undivided India during the British Raj into two independent nations: India and Pakistan. Dr Madhav Godbole, is a seasoned Civil Servant who held many responsible positions including that of the Union Home Secretary. He has written a detailed account of the main people involved in the discussions that resulted in the hastily arrived at decision to partition India in the way it was done. He...
2021-09-2609 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerCricket In The Old Madras & Remembering My DadOn his 95 th birth centenary, I share memories of my Dad to whom I owe so much including a life long passion for cricket. I also speak of some of his cricketing heroes and of cricket in the Old Madras- in the 1940s. Of Triplicane and Cheapauk, of C P Johnstone and A G Ram Singh, all inter twined in the rich legacy of cricket in Madras, now, of course, known as Chennai.
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2021-09-2216 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Bifocals And A Walking Stick" by M Gopalkrishna Bhat. A Book Review:If you are looking for light reading, seeking stories set in India, you should read, " Bifocals And A Walking Stick" by M Gopalkrishna Bhat. This is a delightful collection of essays which captures different facets of life in India, largely set in Mumbai and Mangaluru. The author uses his keen skills of observation and his ready wit to describe real life situations which most of us come across in our day to day lives.
I wrote this book review in 2016. A lot has happened since then. I had the pleasure of meeting the author in 2019 when he vi...
2021-09-1910 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Humans of New York" by Brandon Stanton: A Book ReviewA fascinating publication that captures the looks and thoughts of people at large in the The Big Apple, that ever bustling epitome of cosmopolitan urban life: New York City. Brandon Stanton's amazing creation resides at the intersection of writing and photography. For the reader, this makes for very interesting reading apart from viewing the extremely engaging images of people who make up slices of life in New York City.
The initial project, says Stanton, was to photograph 10,000 New Yorkers on the streets and get a fleeting quote from them. This grew in scope as he found people willing to talk a...
2021-09-1508 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerRemember Harry Flash? A Tribute to George MacDonald FraserHarry Flashman, the bully who was expelled from Rugby in "Tom Brown's Schooldays" would have faded away into oblivion had it not been for George MacDonald Fraser! His adventures in different parts of the British Empire and beyond are captured in 12 novels written by Fraser from 1969 to 2005. As writers, we must admire Fraser's ingenious use of the "Flashman Papers" - a series of diaries- which provide the meat for the stories of this Victorian hero!
Testimony of his popularity comes from the fact that even today there are many fan clubs of Flashman all over the world. ...
2021-09-1206 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Diary On The Fifth Floor" by Raisha Lalwani. A book review.An interesting debut novel about the mental problems faced by a young lady. The author makes innovative use of a diary to move the story forward. This diary, maintained by the young lady, provides insights into her mind to her psychiatrist. Ms. Lalwani captures your interest all through her story, finishing strongly with an unexpected twist.
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2021-09-0805 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerIn Lighter Vein: What's In A Name?Names of people, like other facets of different cultures, make for fascinating stories! My light hearted reminiscences of a few names that have resulted in some amount of embarrassment for their owners - and a lot of laughter for others- in the United States and in India.
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2021-09-0506 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerCrafting Query LettersThe query letter and indeed the whole process of querying, often determines whether your book project remains a dream or gets to see the light of day by being published. Remember the world of book publishing is both crowded and competitive.
I share some tips on querying in this podcast which I am sure will benefit the budding writer, eager to get his/her book published.
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2021-09-0107 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerMrs Enos Is 100 Not OutA tribute to a much-loved teacher, Mrs May Enos, who taught for decades at The Lawrence School, Lovedale. Recently, she celebrated her 100th birthday. Many of us who were taught by her as young kids in the Prep School remember her as vividly as we did all those decades ago.
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2021-08-2906 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller“Losing Amma, Finding Home" By Uma Girish : A Book ReviewThose who have been through grief will readily relate to the story as will children who live far away from their old parents. The story is centred around the passing away of the author's Amma, her beloved mother.
Uma Girish is very good at her descriptions about things and people around her. She knows how to maintain a charming, deft touch of humour to off set the tragic moments in her story. In this story, she deals with the guilt and other problems that beset her , as they would anyone who has lost a loved parent. She st...
2021-08-2506 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Case That Shook The Empire" by Raghu & Pushpa Palat"One Man's Fight for the Truth about the Jallianwala Massacre" is an excellent summary of the book I review, "The Case That Shook The Empire" by Raghu and Pushpa Palat. This is the hitherto little-known but fascinating story of Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, (1857-1934) who was a towering personality of his times. He was one of the early stalwarts of the Indian National Congress and served as its President in 1897.
Very few Indians held positions of power and high office in the British Raj especially in the India of the 19th and 20th centuries. Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair was one am...
2021-08-2207 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerFarewell, ShyamgaruA personal tribute to a friend - of 48 years standing- who passed away one year ago, on August 19, 2020.
Dr M S Rau, PhD or Mylarapu Shyamsunder Rau was my classmate at The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) in Jamshedpur from 1972-74 and a close friend since then.
So many memories from those carefree student years flood my mind and then I realize he is no more with us.
A small tribute to a large-hearted friend.
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2021-08-1809 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Now It Can Be Told" by Prof A N BaliIndia gained Independence in 1947 at a great cost. The Partition of India did not affect people in every region equally. The irony is that while most did not face any hardship due the Partition, for others it changed their lives forever. They had to live with the bitter memories of the traumatic events that took place when India was divided into two countries by the departing British.
Many books have been written about the Partition and events following this major event in our country's history. Only a few have been written by people who actually experiences these events themselves. One s...
2021-08-1506 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Dog Who Came To Stay: A Memoir" by Hal BorlandLovers of dogs can't miss this one! A charming story of how a stray foxhound - who was given the name Pat- entered the lives of the Borlands and what followed from then on. Borland's delightful descriptions of nature, the bond between man and dog, and the simplicity of life in the 1950's touches your heart, even as you read the book 60 years after it was first published.
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2021-08-1105 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Trillion Dollar Coach" by Schmidt, Rosenberg & Eagle. A Book Review.Described as the Leadership Playbook of Silcon Valley’s Bill Campbell, this is the story of the legendary leadership coach. The authors - Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle- speak from personal experience. They knew him well being top executives of Google who were amongst the many successful executives to have been coached by Campbell.
You gain valuable insights not only into many lessons in leadership, but in the complex skill of coaching at a senior level.
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2021-08-0806 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Netaji: Living Dangerously" by Kingshuk Nag : A book reviewThe enigmatic and dynamic Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was one of the India's greatest leaders. He founded his Indian National Army during the Second World War and allied himself with the Japanese to fight for India's independence from the British. But what became of Bose at the end of the War?
Kingshuk Nag's book, "Netaji: Living Dangerously" published in 2016, describes his story. A "must read" for all who are interested in Indian history and politics.
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2021-08-0407 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Operation Mincemeat" by Ben MacintyreThe fascinating story of The Man Who Never Was. One of the great successes of British Naval Intelligence in the Second Word War. The "truth is stranger than fiction" story of Major William Martin, Royal Marines. Of how it affected the German plans to defend Fortress Europe and how it paved the way for the Allied landings in Sicily in 1943.
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2021-07-3005 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"The Reluctant MD: A Gynaecologist 's Journey" by Dr Usha MohanThe absorbing and entertaining story of the triumphs and travails of a practicing gynaecologist spanning several continents. Written with a deft touch of humor and lots of candor. Dr Usha Mohan speaks from her heart about what made her take to the medical profession, the interesting cases she had to deal with, and her steadfast determination to live - and fully enjoy- life on her terms.
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2021-07-2605 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Jerusalema" Better Late Than Never"Jerusalema". The story of an amazing song that took- and is still taking- a Covid 19 pandemic struck world -by storm.
Millions around the world have danced to this song released in December 2019. It is composed by South African RJ and musician, Master KG and sung by his sister Noncebo Zikode.
This podcast is about this song with its magical foot tapping beats.
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2021-07-2305 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Spies, Lies And Exile" by Simon Kuper: A book review.If you are interested in spy thrillers, you will like this true story of George Blake, the Soviet double agent during the days of the Cold War. He worked for the SIS, Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, more commonly known as MI 6, but at the same time spied for the Russians.
" Spies, Lies, And Exile" by Simon Kuper is the life story of George Blake, who at one time, was considered the most effective of the Soviet double agents as he was the least suspected.
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2021-07-1906 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerBook Review of "Master Your Core" by Dr Bohdanna ZazulakDr Zazulak's book, published by TCK Publishing, has been described as a science-based guide to achieve peak performance and resilience to injury. The author shares her Core BASE, an integrative, holistic guide for breathing, awareness, stability, and empowerment of your core in body, mind, and spirit.
Broadly speaking, on one hand we have the Western view of fitness through the study of modern science and medicine. On the other we have the age old Oriental take on keeping well through a mix of exercise and meditation. In my view, the best part of Dr Zazulak ‘s book is her creative us...
2021-07-1308 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerPoets of the First World WarMany famous British poets emerged during the First World War, such as Owen, Sassoon, Brooke, Yeats, and Hardy. Their poems captured the glories of battles and the horrors of war especially in the trenches.
Chunks of some of these poems remain in my mind though I studied them over 50 years ago.
This episode is dedicated to them and to my teachers at The Lawrence School, Lovedale for instilling in me a life long interest in literature and history.
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2021-07-1006 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller"Born Smiling: A Father's Tribute" by K RaviA poignant story written by a father about a daughter who passed away too soon. Could things have turned out differently? How much do we know about what our children are going through? Can this be happening right now to someone you know? Or to others, you don't!
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2021-07-0605 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerBorn Smiling: A Father’s Tribute by K RaviA father writes of a daughter who passed away too soon. Could things have turned out differently? Could such circumstances prevail in other families, with or without their knowing of depression? Therein lies a story.
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2021-07-0504 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerThe Golden Hour: A Tribute On National Doctors’ Day.What happens to the patient struck by a heart attack during the Golden Hour often determines whether or not he/she will survive.
In medical parlance, The Golden Hour is the first hour after a serious medical event or injury during which treatment is likely to be the most effective.
Here's the true story of one such case.
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2021-07-0104 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller“Tongue of Slip” by C P BelliappaLooking Back On Life With Humour is how author C P Belliappa describes his book. It’s a delightful, breezy read. I am sure you will find this most enjoyable in these stressful times.
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2021-06-2805 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerPodcasts on StorytellingJoin the fascinating world of listening to short stories of different types by different authors- by way of podcasts!
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2021-06-1702 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller“Always A Foreigner” by Ashwini DevareA delightful memoir of experiences as a daughter of a officer of the Indian Foreign Service!
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2021-06-1703 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerCooking With ShobanaA tribute to my wife, Shobana P Rao, on the 8th anniversary of her popular food blog called, "Cooking With Shobana." Following her passion for cooking has given her great pleasure over the years- and has given me a lot of yummy food to eat! She loves to learn new dishes from different parts of India and share them through her blog. Most of the dishes are vegetarian but a few recipes of our favourite seafood are also featured. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-2005 min
Prem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerCooking With ShobanaA tribute to my wife, Shobana P Rao, on the 8th anniversary of her popular food blog called, "Cooking With Shobana." Following her passion for cooking has given her great pleasure over the years- and has given me a lot of yummy food to eat! She loves to learn new dishes from different parts of India and share them through her blog. Most of the dishes are vegetarian but a few recipes of our favourite seafood are also featured.
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2021-03-2005 minPrem Rao : Stories from a Story TellerBook Review: "The Girl Who Lived" by Christopher GreysonYou will love this book if you are fond of thrillers! On being released from a mental asylum, a girl returns to the very spot in the woods where she saw four people killed including her father and her sister.
She wants to settle the many demons in her mind once and for all- if at all that is possible. She simply must find out what actually happened here many years ago.
Her time is running out as the ones she pursues are in fact hunting for her!
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2021-03-1304 min