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Chennaikaaran Tamil PodcastEpisode 75 - From Script to Screen: A deep dive with Rahul Ravindran on “The Girlfriend”Hello Makkaley,Meeting you all after a long time, I'm pleased to share an episode featuring a friend, Ram Murali, who Interviewed Actor/director Rahul Ravindran about his new film, The Girlfriend, which is his Third film as a Director.Recently, Rahul Ravindran posted the screenplay draft of his brilliant film, “The Girlfriend.” This led to Ram structuring an interview with him around the choices he made to transform his vision from script to screen. Chapters:StartIntroduction: The director-actor coll...
2025-12-311h 40
Chennaikaaran Tamil PodcastS05E04 - தமிழ்ச் செல்வன் Movie discussion ft. Ram MuraliHello Makkaley,In the fourth episode of this season, we have Ram Murali as our guest, and this is his maiden episode. Ram and I discuss one of Vijayakanth's lesser-known movies, directed by Bharathiraja, Thamizhchelvan. Vijayakanth plays an Honest IAS officer, and this movie is different because we won't see the usual Captain's antics, stunts, or the Punch dialogues, but a subtle Captain, which is different from most of his on-screen and off-screen personas. Link to the Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cM5ctTvywQDo listen to this episode...
2025-09-2119 min
TravelBaits: Unique Experiences and Stories from IndiaDeath in the Air: A Himalayan MysteryA lawyer by profession and an avid traveller, Ram Murali has found spectacular success with his debut novel "Death in the Air", a murder mystery set in the foothills of Himalayas, which has received critical acclaims from the likes of Vogue, Oprah Daily, Kevin Kwan and more. In this episode of the TravelBaits podcast, we talk to Ram Murali himself about his travel journeys and unique inspirations he derived from them, which he used for his novel!
2025-08-1035 min
Meet the WritersRam Murali at Galle Literary Festival 2025Ram Murali’s pivot from law to filmmaking sparked his route into writing. His debut novel, ‘Death In the Air’, blends elements of an Agatha Christie whodunnit with the sumptuous setting of a world-class spa in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas. He speaks to Georgina Godwin at the 2025 Galle Literary Festival about his diverse career background and the importance of India’s cultural community at literary events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-2327 min
Confessions of a Debut NovelistEpisode 3.49 Ram Murali - Death in the AirIn this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Ram Murali about his crime novel Death in the Air. We discuss how Ram never had dreams of being a writer but couldn’t let go of his novel idea, how he took inspiration from Agatha Christie and The Secret History and how he made ruthless decisions when editing his scenes Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*Buy Death in the Air: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9781805460008Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finish...
2024-12-0544 min
Books and Beyond with Bound7.12 Ram and Ammar: Exploring Identity, Migration, and Mystery in FictionCurious about how fiction unravels the complexities of identity and migration?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara sit down with Ammar Kalia, author of A Person is a Prayer, and Ram Murali, author of Death in the Air, to discuss their remarkable debut novels.Ammar Kalia explores the ripple effects of migration on family dynamics through the lens of Bedi’s journey from Kenya to India. Ram Murali’s Death in the Air takes readers to an Indian Himalayan spa, combining Agatha Christie-style intrigue with contemporary questions about justice and identity.
2024-11-1955 min
Enterprise ExploresWhy KL City Planning Must Evolve Beyond Economic MetricsBetween climate change and aging populations, what does it take for a city to thrive and survive in our changing world? In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we dive into Kuala Lumpur’s position on the global stage, guided by insights from Arup’s latest Redefining City Competitiveness report.This report, released by the global design and consultancy firm Arup, introduces a new framework for evaluating cities based on resilience, governance, liveability, and loveability—expanding beyond traditional economic metrics.Kuala Lumpur, identified as an “aspiring” global city, shines in areas like green infr...
2024-11-0542 min
Absorb This Sensational Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Death in the Air by Ram MuraliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/798473to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Death in the Air
Author: Ram Murali
Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes
Release date: September 19, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Ro Krishna has it all – rakish charm, an Oxford education, perfect hair. He's the kind of guy who's equally at home in London's poshest clubs and on the squash court, with enviable wit and style to match. When he is dramatically forced to leave a high-profile job that he loves, he decides it's time to check in for some much-needed R&R at Samsara, a wo...
2024-09-1911h 22Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionDeath in the Air by Ram MuraliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/798473to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Death in the Air
Author: Ram Murali
Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes
Release date: September 19, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Ro Krishna has it all – rakish charm, an Oxford education, perfect hair. He's the kind of guy who's equally at home in London's poshest clubs and on the squash court, with enviable wit and style to match. When he is dramatically forced to leave a high-profile job that he loves, he decides it's time to check in for some much-needed R&R at Samsara, a wo...
2024-09-1911h 22
Murder JunctionEpisode 131 - Ram Murali, Death in the Air, Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing FestivalIn this episode we talk to crime fiction newcomer Ram Murali about his debut Death in the Air, and discuss this year's Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.
2024-07-2929 min
the ar•ram•bam show#10: G-TAM, from a percussionist in Zambia to a Dj in ChicagoGTAM, also known as Gautam Murali, is a DJ and music producer with a deep-rooted connection to Tamil culture. He shares his journey on The Arrambam Show, discussing his evolution from learning traditional percussion instruments in Zambia to DJ’ing parties across the US. GTAM’s story is one of blending Tamil beats with diverse genres along the way. With an emphasis on celebrating Tamil culture while innovating within the music scene, GTAM aims to inspire and broaden the appeal of Tamil music.
about ar•ram•bam: we are a modern third space for the Tamil communit...
2024-07-181h 15
So You Want to be a WriterWRITER 608: Meet Michael Brissenden who chats about his novel 'Smoke’Meet Michael Brissenden who chats about his latest novel Smoke. He discusses his research process, where he gets his ideas, how he uses a whiteboard in his writing process and transition from journalism to fiction writing. 0:00 Introduction and welcome00:23 Success story: Sarah Speedie03:40 Nat Newman's writing tips05:58 Finding beta readers12:41 Competition: Win 'Death in the Air' by Ram Murali14:52 Word of the week: Embrocate17:55 Interview with Michael Brissenden, author of Smoke23:30 Facing rejection and finding inspiration24:25 From journalism to fiction writing25:13 Crafting a nuanced story26:42 Developing characters...
2024-06-2456 min
Listen To The Transformative Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Death in the Air by Ram MuraliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/769358to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Death in the Air
Author: Ram Murali
Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes
Release date: June 20, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Ro Krishna has it all – rakish charm, an Oxford education, perfect hair. He's the kind of guy who's equally at home in London's poshest clubs and on the squash court, with enviable wit and style to match. When he is dramatically forced to leave a high-profile job that he loves, he decides it's time to check in for some much-needed R&R at Samsara, a wo...
2024-06-2011h 22Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionDeath in the Air by Ram MuraliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/769358to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Death in the Air
Author: Ram Murali
Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes
Release date: June 20, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Ro Krishna has it all – rakish charm, an Oxford education, perfect hair. He's the kind of guy who's equally at home in London's poshest clubs and on the squash court, with enviable wit and style to match. When he is dramatically forced to leave a high-profile job that he loves, he decides it's time to check in for some much-needed R&R at Samsara, a wo...
2024-06-2011h 22
Thrillers by the Bookclub PodEpisode 67: 10 Thrillers You've Never Heard OfWelcome to Episode 67 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love.
Today we are sharing 10 thrillers you've never heard of but should!
Chelsea's Recommendations:
- I Know Everything by Matthew Farrell
- Safe by SK Barnett
- Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea
- Mister Tenders Girl by Carter Wilson
- Find...
2024-06-1856 min
Explore The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Soul-Stirring!Death in the Air: A Novel by Ram MuraliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/712227to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Death in the Air: A Novel
Author: Ram Murali
Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Psychological
Publisher's Summary:
“Glamorous, gripping, absolutely heaps of fun. I loved this.”—Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List and The Paris Apartment ''Unexpected delights await on every page of Ram Murali’s impressive and captivating debut. Crisp as a gin and tonic and delightfully wicked, this smart, smart novel delivers a sophisticated, subversive murder mystery set in the highest stratosphere of the internati...
2024-06-1811h 22
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalDeath in the Air: A Novel by Ram MuraliPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/712227 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Death in the Air: A Novel Author: Ram Murali Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 22 minutes Release date: June 18, 2024 Genres: Psychological Publisher's Summary: “Glamorous, gripping, absolutely heaps of fun. I loved this.”—Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List and The Paris Apartment ''Unexpected delights await on every page of Ram Murali’s impressive and captivating debut. Crisp as a gin and tonic and delightfully wicked, this smart, smart novel delivers a sophisticated, subversive murder mystery set in the highest stratosphere of the inter...
2024-06-1805 minListen to Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalDeath in the Air: A Novel by Ram MuraliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/712227to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Death in the Air: A Novel
Author: Ram Murali
Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Psychological
Publisher's Summary:
“Glamorous, gripping, absolutely heaps of fun. I loved this.”—Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List and The Paris Apartment ''Unexpected delights await on every page of Ram Murali’s impressive and captivating debut. Crisp as a gin and tonic and delightfully wicked, this smart, smart novel delivers a sophisticated, subversive murder mystery set in the highest stratosphere of the internati...
2024-06-1811h 22
The Weekly ReaderA Trio of Thrillers: "One of Our Kind" by Nicola Yoon, "Death in the Air" by Ram Murali, and "The God of the Woods" by Liz MooreOn this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review three new thrillers: One of Our Kind, by Nicola Yoon, Death in the Air, by Ram Murali, and The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-06-0503 min
Evening EditionTop 5 At 5: The Life and Death of O.J. SimpsonToday's top 5 stories are: 1. The government's consideration of an e-filing system for those who want to report sexual harassment. 2. Kuala Lumpur climbing the ranks in the list of Smart Cities in the world. 3. The passing of O.J. Simpson, former NFL athlete. We looked back at his trial in 1995, where he was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman. 4. The government’s plans on expediting facilities in the third class ward of the Hospital Kuala Lumpur. 5. Our top story: Calls from Undi 18 for th...
2024-04-1240 min
Tollywood KaburluRevisiting Bharat Ane Nenu (2018): Review + Interesting FactsCredits
Banner: DVV entertainment
Cast: Mahesh Babu, Kiara Advani, Prakash Raj, Sarath Kumar, Rao Ramesh, Devaraj, Posani Krishna Murali, Brahmaji, Ravi Shankar, Yashpal Sharma, Anish Kuruvilla, Ajay, Rahul Ramakrishna, Shatru, Devadas Kanakala, Prudhviraj. Jeeva, Suriya, Sithara, Aamani, Banerjee, Rajitha Music: Devi Sri PrasadCinematographer: Ravi K. Chandran & ThirunavakkrasuLyrics: Ramajogayya SastryProduction design: Suresh SelvarajanEditor: Sreekar Prasad
Fights: Ram Lakshman Story, Screenplay, Dialogues, Direction: Koratala SivaProducer: DVV Danayya
Release date: April 20th, 2018
Interesting Facts:
Mahesh Babu inspiration to play the charac...
2024-04-0957 minTollywood KaburluEpisode 145 - Revisiting Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020): Review + Interesting FactsBanner: Haarika Hassine Creations & Geetha Arts
Cast: Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde, Sushanth, Nivetha Pethuraj, Murali Sharma, Tabu, Jayaram, Sachin Khedekar, Rajendra Prasad, Samuthirakani, Vennela Kishore, Sunil, Navdeep, Rahul Ramakrishna, Ajay, Harshavardhan, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Rohini, Chammak Chandra .etc
Music: Thaman S
Cinematographer: P.S Vinod
Art: AS Prakash
Action: Ram-Lakshman
Lyrics: Seetha Rama Sastry, Ramajogayya Sastry, Kalyan Chakravarthy, Kasarla Shyam & Krishna Chaitanya
Editor: Navin Nooli
Story, Sreenplay, Dialogues & Direction: Trivikram
Producers: Allu Aravind - S. Radha Krishna(Chinababu)
Rele...
2024-02-091h 11Tollywood KaburluEpisode 140 - (Spoilers) Guntur Kaaram Review + Interesting FactsCredits
Banner: Haarika & Hassine Creations
Cast: Superstar Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhury, Ramya Krishna, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, Vennela Kishore, Eeswari Rao, Murali Sharma, Sunil, Rahul Ravindran, Brahmaji, Ajay Ghosh, Madhusudhan Rao, Mahesh Achanta,
Music: Thaman S
Cinematography: Manoj Paramahamsa & PS Vinod (50%)
Editing: Navin Nooli
Production Design: AS Prakash
Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry
Fights: Ram - Lakshman, Vijay
Choreography: VJ Shekar
Executive Producer: Suryadevara Naga Vamsi
Producer: Suryadevara Radha Krishna (Chinababu)
Release Date: January 12th, 2024
Interesting Facts:
As said before, On May 1st 2021 they officially announced the movie as SSMB28 and said 2022 summer release. On August 9th, 2021 they announced Pooja Hegde as he...
2024-01-151h 21Tollywood KaburluRevisiting Bhadra (2005): Review + Interesting FactsCredits
Banner: Sri Venkateswara Creations
Cast: Ravi Teja, Meera Jasmine, Prakash Raj, Pradeep Rawat, Deepak, Padmanabham, Murali Mohan, Brahmaji, Sunil, Jeeva, Vizag Prasad, Raghunadha Reddy, Gundu Hanmantha Rao, Subbaraju, Sriharsha, Raja Ravindra, Vizag Seenu, Ajay, Sudha, Revathy, Jhansi & Telangana Sakuntala
Dialogues: Koratala Siva
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Lyrics: Sirivennela, Kulashekar Bhaskarbatla, and Viswa
Editing: Marthand K Venkatesh
Art: AS Prakash
Stunts: Ram Lakshman & Kanal Kannan
Cinematography: Arthur A Wilson
Visual Effects: Yugandhar - Junaid
Co producers: Sirish...
2023-08-0643 minTollywood KaburluRevisiting Race Gurram (2014): Review + Interesting FactsBanner: Lakshmi Narasimha Productions
Cast: Allu Arjun, Shaam, Shruti Haasan, Saloni, Prakash Raj, Ravi Kishan, Posani Krishna Murali, Brahmanandam, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Mukesh Rushi, Sayaji Shinde, Ali, Jayaprakash Reddy, MS Narayana, Raghubabu, Tanikella Bharani, Srinivasa Reddy, Raghu Karumanchi, Duvvasi Mohan, Pavithra Lokesh, Pragathi etc
Story: Vakkantham Vamsi
Music: S.S. Thaman
Lyrics: Chandrabose, Varikuppala Yadagiri, Rehaman, Vishwa
Dialogues: Deepak Raj - Vikram Siri
Editor: Gowtam Raju
Cinematography: Manoj Paramahamsa
Action: Ram-Lakshman
Art: Narayana Reddy
Screen...
2023-07-1452 min
THE GRIND PODCAST WITH BIGLEEThe Grind Podcast With Biglee - Mandai thirandhu Ft Dr Sasimumar - Breast implants, man boobs, hair implantDr SaisKumar Muthu is one of the best plastic, cosmetic surgeion that i know and an amazing human being. i was super happy to have him as a guest for THE GRIND PODCAST - MANDAI THIRANDHU where he shared so many amazing tips and insights for common people and athletes. Like always i learnt so much new things in this conversation like i always do - when ever i speak with Dr Sasi. #manboobs #breast #liposuction #botox #bodybilding #tummytucksurgeryDr Sasikumar Muthu Address: No 12, 24, 1st Cross St, Cooperative Colony, Sri Ram Nagar, Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018 for appointment : 096000 39000 Disclaimer - The...
2023-06-072h 13
People, Planet, ProfitPush For Clean Growth FutureThere is intense pressure on governments to cut greenhouse gas emissions to slow the pace of global warming. However, a key concern for developing countries is the worry that reducing carbon emissions come at the expense of economic growth. How can countries balance these seemingly competing ends? Murali Ram of Arup Malaysia discusses the potential of clean growth and the opportunities compiled in the UK-Malaysia Clean Growth Handbook.Image by: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-06-0522 minTollywood KaburluRevisiting Munna (2007): Review + Interesting Facts + Guntur Kaaram Glimpse ThoughtsGuntur Kaaram thoughts first!
Credits
Banner: Sri Venkateswara Creations
Cast: Prabhas, Ileana, Prakash Raj, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Rahul Dev, Tanikella Bharani, Venu Madhav, Venu, Posani Krishna Murali, Kalyani, Sukanya, Raghubabu, Chalapati Rao, Brahmaji, Sridhar & Shriya (item song)
Dialogues: Koratala Siva & BVS RaviAction: Peter HeinsMusic: Harris JayarajCinematography: Ram PrasadArt: Anand SaiEditor: Marthand K VenkateshStory - screenplay - direction: Vamsi PaidipallyCo-producers: Shireesh & LaxmanProducer: Dil RajuRelease Date: 27 April 2007
Context and First I...
2023-06-0253 minTollywood KaburluRod Telugu Movies ft. Mahesh Babu & Ram CharanAndariki Namaskaram! Welcome to a new series for the next few weeks.
To clear out all the trash, we've decided to recap all the rod movies so we can focus on actually reviewing good stuff for the future.
The movies we will be talking today are as follows:
Vamsi - saw it on Youtube in 2011 I think, notable for being directed by G Gopal and Krishna comes in the movie out of nowhere in the last 30 mins. Two models are in NZ and some weird stuff is going on. Well at least MB...
2023-03-311h 09
The Hustle ChaptersThe Power of Decision-Making: How Netflix Revolutionized the Way We Watch Movies?Welcome to the pilot episode of The Hustle Chapters! I'm your host Phani Sai Ram, and I'm joined by my co-hosts, Ashish Nayakidi and Murali Mounish.
On this episode, we'll be discussing how you can experience a movie differently watching it multiple times because of decision-making utilization in the video streaming industry, with a focus on Netflix.
As young students and professionals who have experienced such revolutionary products and ideas, we are intrigued by the future. That's why we're excited to share our stories and insights with you.
We'll be diving into the...
2023-03-2925 minTollywood Kaburlu*75th Episode* - Revisiting Vedam (2010): Movie Review + Interesting FactsCredits
Banner: Arka Mediaworks
Cast: Allu Arjun, Manoj Manchu, Anushka, Nagayya, Manoj Bajpai, Deeksha Seth, Lekha Washington, Siya Gowtam, Satyam Rajesh, Brahmanandam, Saranya, Ravi Prakash, Pruthvi, Posani Krishna Murali, Krish (guest) etc
Music: MM Keeravani
Cinematography: VS Gnana Sekhar
Editing: Shravan Katikaneni
Fights: Ram - Lakshman
Art Direction: Rajiv Nayyar
Story - screenplay - dialogues - direction: Radha Krishna (Krish)
Producer: Prasad Devineni & Shobu Yarlagadda
Release date: June 4th 2010
Saw it on DVD in 2012 and was like wow what a movie. Aged very well as...
2023-03-281h 01Tollywood KaburluWhy did 1 Nenokkadine Flop + Interesting FactsCredits:
Banner: 14 Reels Entertainment
Cast: Mahesh Babu, Kriti Sanon, Gautham krishna, Nassar, Anu Hasan, Sayaji Shinde, Pradeep Rawat, Kelly Dorji, Vikram Singh, Posani krisha murali, Srinivasa reddy, Anand, Sophie Choudry.etc
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Camera: R. Rathnavelu
Fights: Peter Hain
Lyrics: Chandrabose
Choreography: Prem Rakshith
Story: Jakka Hari Prasad
Story sahakaram: Arjun YK, Thota Sreenu
Screenplay: Jeremy Zimmerman
Direction: Sukumar
Producers: Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta, Anil Sunkara
Release date: 10 January 2014
Marketing - Movi...
2023-01-2445 minTollywood KaburluVeera Simha Reddy Review + Interesting FactsCredits
Banner: Mythri Movie Makers
Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan, Duniya Vijay, Honey Rose, Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar, Laal, Ajay Ghosh, Murali Sharma, Chandrika Ravi, and others
Dialogues: Sai Madhav Burra
Music: Thaman S
Cinematographer: Rishi Punjabi
Editing: Navin Nooli
Production Designer: A.S. Prakash
Fights: Ram-Laxman, Venkat
Producers: Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili
Story, Screenplay & Direction: Gopichand Malineni
Release Date: Jan 12, 2023
Interesting Facts
Filming began in Sircilla in Feb 2022, Factory fight and Marriage fight were...
2023-01-1741 min
Leadership Talks for Emerging LeadersEpisode 33: Leadership and HappynessIn this episode, Kiran deep Sandhu and Mr Ram Ramakrishnan will speak to Mr, Murali Sundaram, who is on a Mission: Help & transform 1 billion people to become Happier, Energetic, Lighter & Prosperous (HELP) individuals by breathing slowly & deeply(5-10 breaths per minute).He is the author of 6 best seller books on amazon, Founder & Director of Happyness Coach International, Founder & Creator of *TLC* - Teachers are Leaders Community, Co-Creator of Breath@Work - a revolutionary peak performance program (www.breathatwork.com)He shares his happiness lessons for FREE through his daily email series at w...
2022-09-2430 min
Arts & IdeasPankaj Mishra, research into Indian historyPankaj Mishra's Run and Hide tells a story of modern Indian times, as the hidden pasts of wealthy, Gatsby-style tech entrepreneurs must be reckoned with.And to help put this modern India in context, Dr Pragya Dhital will consider the resonances of the tumultuous period of "The Emergency", the response of the Indian government to a period of "internal disturbance" in the 1970s. She discusses the homemade or samizdat style leaflets which journalists like Ram Dutt Tripathi used to great effect.The cuisine of India is a national symbol around the world, but Dr Sharanya...
2022-02-2444 min
Earth MattersCreating Future-Proof CitiesCreating Future-Proof Cities is a publication that aims to serve as a practical guide to individuals, communities and cities to step up action to curb the rise of global temperatures and adapt to future norms. The book also aims to demystify the climate crisis and prescribes a localised response, using Penang, Malaysia, as a case study. We find out more from the authors of the book, Murali Ram and Rexy Prakash Chacko.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-02-1037 min
Consider ThisClimate Crisis - Future-proofing citiesMelisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Murali Ram and Rexy Prakash Chacko, co-authors of newly-launched book 'Creating Future-Proof Cities, How to Navigate the Climate Crisis'. They discuss the use of technology is responding to the climate crisis and the success stories of cities taking the right steps to prepare for the future.
2020-02-0325 min
George Town Literary Festival Mark your calendars, GTLF returns 24 - 27 November 2022!GTLF2019 - Journey to Activist IslandPenang has the enviable reputation within the Federation of being a hub of social activism that has deep, rhizomic roots cross the Island, linking university to NGOs to think tanks, community initiatives to lone cause-orientated individuals. Amidst the celebration of its activism as a driver for democratic change and essential ingredient for good governance, we ask what is around the next bend for activism in Malaysia.
Featuring: Rexy Prakash Chacko, Prema Devaraj, Francis Loh Kok Wai, Murali Ram, Syerleena Abdul Rashid, Izzuddin Ramli, Sharaad Kuttan
2019-12-161h 52