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Sleeping With WordsEp. 08: Reading with Anuradha Beniwal and Sarah BlondinOn this very special episode that we recorded after a long time, Madhuri and Rutika take us into the corners of Azaadi (Freedom). Madhuri reads an excerpt from 'Azaadi Mera Brand' by Anuradha Beniwal and redefines Azaadi ka Kona in thoughts and people we encounter. Rutika brings in Azaadi ka Mediatation 'I Would Like To Give You Permission' by Sarah Blondin where words become a gateway to introspect / heal / feel free. This has been the most exciting conversation and we hope you find your bits of freedom in this.
You can listen to Sarah Blondin's meditation here:2021-08-2228 minSleeping With WordsEp. 07 : Reading with Lauren Berlant and Esther PerelThis week, Madhuri and Rutika dive into the unspoken realms of femininity and eroticism. Madhuri reads Lauren Berlant's blog 'For example' which is an ode to a woman who died of practicing feminine values throughout her life and Rutika reads Esther Perel's responses from the podcast 'On Being' by Krista Tippett where desire and togetherness sit along with the idea of being separate from each other. Join them as they speak about their bodies and mind through these words that they carried throughout their weeks.
You can read the entire blog 'For Example' here : https://supervalentthought.com/2012/05/16...2021-07-2522 minSleeping With WordsEp. 06 : Reading with Tishani Doshi and Marie Howe + Anna AkhmatovaIn this episode, we talk about to-do lists, adulting and the sound of the cooker in the background before we start reading to each other. As Madhuri reads from an article by Tishani Doshi "That Thing In Your Belly", the conversation enters into the rituals of grieving, its shapes and sizes that sit with us. Rutika toys around the idea of belonging as she reads a poem by Marie Howe called "Singularity". When it comes to poems, how can there be one? So there is a surprise poem by Anna Akhmatova towards the end. Tune in to find out.2021-07-1121 minSleeping With WordsEp.05 : Reading with Omair Ahmad and Indie KdzMadhuri and Rutika start this episode on a lyrical note and then their songs lead them into some fascinating places where storytelling through poetry and prose makes everything come alive.
While Madhuri invites you into the world of 'Indie kdz' by Manaswini Dash, Rutika opens the doors to the manor in ' The Storyteller's Tale' by Omair Ahmad.
We hope you take away something new and something old from this episode.
You can write to Rutika on lettersthathug@gmail.com and you can write to Madhuri on adwanimadhuri@gmail.com.2021-06-2620 minSleeping With WordsEp.04 : Reading with Oliver Jeffers and Rebecca SolnitRutika and Madhuri are here with another ride on sleeping with words. In this episode, Madhuri reads Oliver Jeffer's 'How to catch a star?' and Rutika reads Rebecca Solnit's 'A field guide to getting lost'. Where one is talking about finding a star, another shares what it is to accept when one is lost. On this 'lost and found' journey, we hope these words bring some sense of comfort.
You can write to Rutika on lettersthathug@gmail.com and you can write to Madhuri on adwanimadhuri@gmail.com.2021-06-1917 minSleeping With WordsEp.03 : Reading with Meera Ganapathi Ayappa and Chimamanda Adichie"In this episode Madhuri envelopes us into a warm blanket of poems by Meera Ganapathi Ayappa. and Rutika reads us a short story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie called 'Zikora'.They discuss the multiplicity of feelings evoked by certain places, foods, relationships and how they affect us. This episode is an ode to all the incredible women out there so join us as we take you through the worlds created by the words of Meera Ganapathi Ayappa and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!
You can write to Rutika on lettersthathug@gmail.com and you can write to Madhuri on adwanimadhuri@gm...2021-06-1225 minSleeping With WordsEp.02: Reading Akka MahaDevi and Fady JoudahOn this episode, Madhuri opens the world of Bhakti poetry as she reads Mahadevi Akka's Vachanas and takes us to the world of eroticism practised through devotion. Rutika reads Fady Joudah's poem 'Mimesis' and a dialogue from Silvia Moreno-Garcia's novel 'Gods of Jade and Shadow' where she focuses on that which is often unsaid. What is? Tune in to find out.
You can write to Rutika on lettersthathug@gmail.com and you can write to Madhuri on adwanimadhuri@gmail.com. 2021-06-0522 minSleeping With WordsEp.01 : Reading Nina George and Patrick NessWelcome to the first episode of 'Sleeping With Words'. In this episode, Madhuri reads from "And The Ocean Was Our Sky" by Patrick Ness and Rutika reads from "The Little Paris Bookshop" by Nina George. Join us as we take you through Bathsheba and Jean Perdu's story : a world of a whale and a literary apothecary. Quite a combination! A playful banter of words at the end is an invitation for all of you to write to us about words that you often use or have come across or those that have stayed with you.
You can w...2021-05-2922 minSleeping With WordsEp. 00 : Introduction to Sleeping With WordsWhen was the last time someone read to you? When did you sleep in the realm of words knowing at least this will help? Join Rutika and Madhuri every weekend as they read to each other, the words and narratives that help them stir through the chaos of the mind, land and body. This podcast is an attempt to put together a collection of words for people separated by isolation and lockdown in this pandemic. We hope that as we read to each other, we also be able to read to you about your hearts' longing and yearning.
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IVM PopEp. 146: Down The Rabbit HoleAbbas, Rutika & Antariksh talk about what they call 'rabbit hole actors', that is, actors that they liked in one movie, fell in love with, and then ended up watching almost everything those actors have ever done. An action-packed and hilarious episode, courtesy of the actors who get talked about. As always, in the first half of the episode, don't miss out on some cool recommendations in the pop-culture sphere that you should definitely be checking out. Abbas Momin can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin Rutika Yeolekar can be found on Instagram @rutikayeolekar, and on...2019-11-0646 min
IVM PopEp. 142: Whose Crush Is It Anyway?On this romantic (read, raunchy) episode of IVM Likes, IVM staffers - Abbas Momin, Rutika Yeolekar & Antariksh Takkar recommend two podcasts and a movie that they feel you should check out. In the second half, they talk about the celebrities they've crushed on, past and present. Abbas Momin can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin Rutika Yeolekar can be found on Instagram @rutikayeolekar, and on Twitter @TheNoseySmurf Antariksh Takkar can be found on Instagram @antariksht, and on Twitter @AntarikshTak You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and im...2019-10-0943 min
IVM PopEp. 141: Comfort Pop-Culture For The SoulOn this fun episode of IVM Likes, IVM staffers - Abbas Momin, Madhuri Adwani, Rutika Yeolekar & Antariksh Takkar give you some great recommendations in the first half, of two podcasts, a TV show and a stand-up special that they feel you should check out. In the second half, they talk about all the pop-culture (TV show, movies, books) they adore, obsess over, and keep going back to endlessly. Abbas Momin can be found on Instagram @abbasmomin88, and on Twitter @AbbasMomin Madhuri Adwani can be found on Instagram @mad_ad13, and on Twitter @AdwaniMadhuri Rutika Yeolekar can be foun...2019-10-0257 min