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Around The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 103SURPRISE! Here’s a pop up episode just for you with the lovely Purva Grover! The incredible author has joined the show to talk about her latest book, #icouldhavebeenaninstapost and why social media is the focus. Listen now!2024-06-1811 min
Rooted Within with Lili & DanFrom Hard News to Soft Features: A Journalist's Journey To Success | Purva Grover [S3E1]In this episode of Rooted Within, Lili and Dan are joined by special guest Purva Grover who shares her inspiring journey of making a difference. Purva discusses her experiences and mindset shifts that led her to pursue her dreams in writing and journalism and create a positive impact. She also talks about the motivation behind her work and the challenges she faced along the way. Tune in to hear the incredible story of this change-maker and be inspired to achieve your own goals.On this episode, Purva discusses;Ambition to be an authorEmotionally draining journalismKeyboard...2023-08-1543 min
Saving Stories With Purva Grover#storieswithpg (Narration): A Summer RitualA simple routine, a ritual. None of us ever spoke on the worth of its existence or the consequences if it were to be discontinued. There was no need to discuss the ‘usual’. However, it was the one ritual that summed up the meaning of the words togetherness, family and patience for me. 2023-06-0602 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverWe're all stories: Book Review, More Than Just Biryani by Andaleeb WajidAuthor Purva Grover reviews More Than Just Biryani by Andaleeb WajidWhen I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I rev...2023-05-3005 min
Saving Stories With Purva Grover#storieswithpg (Narration): The First KissThe leaves swayed slowly, without disturbing the stillness of the hour. Then we kissed, under the tree in a narrow lane. 2023-05-2302 min
Saving Stories With Purva Grover#storieswithpg (Narration): The Darkness of RedMy fingers are stained with red: a rusty, dirty red. Not the kind of red that bleeds but the one that lingers. If you were to judge me by my hands you’d probably never talk to me. 2023-05-1603 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverWe're all stories: Book Review, The Blind Matriarch by Namita GokhaleAuthor Purva Grover reviews The Blind Matriarch by Namita GokhaleWhen I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I re...2023-05-0904 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverWe're all stories: Book Review, Flesh and Bone and Water by Luiza SaumaAuthor Purva Grover reviews Flesh and Bone and Water by Luiza SaumaWhen I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine...2023-05-0206 min
Saving Stories With Purva Grover#storieswithpg (Narration): We'd let our love growPerhaps, we'll meet again. We’d talk for a while and then we’ll just say goodbye. Perhaps, one day, we’d know why our chapters didn’t end on the same page. Until then, we’d let our love grow.2023-04-2503 min
Saving Stories With Purva Grover#shecelebratesshe With Rashmi Kotriwala, Founder/Mentor, EnActSaving Stories with Purva Grover presents a podcast that steers away from male-bashing and feminism, and simply celebrates what it means to be a woman. For amongst the many things that author Purva Grover doesn't understand — most are feminine. Each episode features conversations with a She, who shares her story of ambition and anxiety, love and loss, strength and weakness, bad hair days and failures at work too. Join us as we figure out what's crucial — love, laundry or lessons. As we're asked to explain our secrets of work vs. family balance. As we are fed articles on how to s...2023-04-1814 min
Saving Stories With Purva Grover#storieswithpg (Narration): We're All BusyWhy don’t we ever rest? Being busy is not a badge of honour. A cursory glance on social media timelines, WhatsApp groups, and conversations exchanged with colleagues, families, friends, etc. is enough to feel the pressure on how everyone has too much on their plates and how we are drowning in obligations, commitments, deadlines, et al. Sadly, the world we have built up only adds to the glorification of being busy. 2023-04-1102 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverWe're all stories: Book Review, The Universe is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn MacklerAuthor Purva Grover reviews The Universe is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn MacklerWhen I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writi...2023-04-0404 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverWe are all stories: Book review, Today Will Be Different by Maria SempleAuthor Purva Grover reviews Today Will Be Different by Maria SempleWhen I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine...2023-03-2807 min
Saving Stories With Purva Grover#shecelebratesshe With Mukta Purain, Founder, MissPalettableSaving Stories with Purva Grover presents a podcast that steers away from male-bashing and feminism, and simply celebrates what it means to be a woman. For amongst the many things that author Purva Grover doesn't understand — most are feminine. Each episode features conversations with a She, who shares her story of ambition and anxiety, love and loss, strength and weakness, bad hair days and failures at work too. Join us as we figure out what's crucial — love, laundry or lessons. As we're asked to explain our secrets of work vs. family balance. As we are fed articles on how to ste...2023-03-2119 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverThe four-letter word, overheard at parties (Once more)The party may be clichéd, the four-letter word is now commonplace, but the story needs to be re-told for more reasons than one.2023-03-1406 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverSounds of the pandemic (Once more)Everything has a sound, even silence; even the pandemic. What then were the initial sounds of the pandemic?2023-03-0703 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverIt was the year 2020 (II) (Once more)There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.2023-02-2806 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverIt was the year 2020 (Once more)There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.2023-02-2103 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverKahani Abhi Adhuri Hai (Dobara Sune)In a world, where it’s important to get the gist of emotions in the most fashionable, snackable manner, do we have it in us to explore a feeling?2023-02-1401 min
Saving Stories With Purva GroverBirthdays Kuch Badal Se Gaye Hai (Dobara Sune)The birthdays of the pandemic will be remembered for a long time. When standing around the table gave way to appearing in squares on a Zoom birthday call.2023-02-0704 min