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Books and Beyond with Bound8.7 Ankush Datar: On Health and Wealth; Two Goals, One AnswerTried a fad diet and a get-rich scheme, but failed to do both? Let's talk about what actually works.Ankush Datar, the author of The Health and Wealth Paradox, breaks down the complexities of health and financial planning by getting back to the core principles. His unique approach explains how managing your health and wealth isn’t so different after all. In this episode, Tara Khandelwal and Ankush explore how first principles thinking, mental barriers, and everyday habits shape our ability to stay consistent and make smarter decisions ...2025-06-0352 min
Books and Beyond with Bound8.3 Tara & Michelle: Can You Love a Book But Hate the Author?Should we boycott problematic authors—or just read them with guilt? Tara and Michelle dive into the messy politics of author scandals, from cancel culture to complicity. Plus, what happens when AI writes a book? Would you read it? Should it even exist?Tune in for a no-holds-barred chat on the ethics of art, the limits of accountability, and how readers can show up for real authors in a shifting industry. They also spill on their own reading dilemmas and the murky line between loving the work and questioning the creator....2025-05-0637 min
Ageless Athlete - Longevity Insights From Adventure Sports Legends#71 When the Body Breaks Through: From Cold Oceans to Chemo Miles — Best of Q1 2025In this special highlight reel, we revisit the most unforgettable moments from the past few months of Ageless Athlete. These are stories that stuck with me—narratives that challenged how I think about fear, recovery, aging, and what the human body (and spirit) can do when fully committed.You’ll hear:A nurse in her 50s swimming 30 miles through 43-degree water toward the Farallon Islands—without a wetsuit.A son running beside his father through the fog of Alzheimer’s.An ultra-runner finding joy mid-chemo.A solo paddleboard crossing of the Atlantic Ocean.Affirmations taped to walls th...2025-04-251h 41
Ageless Athlete - Longevity Insights From Adventure Sports Legends#64 The Ultimate Comeback: At 46, Tara Tulley Transformed Her Life, Lost 130 lbs, Overcame Illness, and, Conquered a 140 Mile Ultra RunTara Tulley’s story is an ode to the power of resilience, determination, and self-belief. At 45 years old, she stood at the start line of a grueling 140-mile ultra-marathon—not as a runner, but as a spectator. Weighing over 250 pounds, battling the effects of POTS, and having stepped away from running for years, she made a bold promise: One year from now, I will be here, and I will run this race.What followed was a transformation like no other. In just 12 months, Tara lost 130 pounds, rewired her mindset, and rebuilt her endurance to a...2025-03-111h 54
Books and Beyond with Bound7.1 Tara & Michelle: Why Are Books By Indian Influencers On the Rise?Are influencers rewriting the rules of publishing?Back with a brand new season of Books and Beyond, in this episode Tara and Michelle discuss the rise of influencer books and what it means for the Indian publishing scene. From the buzz at Penguin Palooza to the power of social media, they dig into how influencer-led content is changing the game. Plus, they tackle the big question: what happens to traditional authors when influencers dominate the shelves? Tune in to find out how content creation, smart distribution, and capturing young readers' attention early are shaping the future of p...2024-09-0334 min
Books and Beyond with Bound6.1 Tara & Michelle: Why Is India Drawn To Real Stories?Why do some peoples’ life stories fascinate us?Back with a bang for a brand new season, Tara and Michelle share their love for stories about real people. They discuss tales of extraordinary courage, struggles, perseverance, successes, and failures. What draws us to these stories? Are only some stories deserving of a platform? Whose stories do we not hear enough of? Tune in to find out!Books and authors mentioned in this episode:Meow Meow: The Incredible True Story of Baby Patankar - Sri...2024-01-0944 min
Books and Beyond with Bound5.23 Tara & Michelle: Mythology: What differentiates blockbusters from flopsTara and Michelle discuss which "myths" changed the way they view the world, and which left no impression on them at all. In this episode, they cover the reason behind the unfailing popularity of myths, mythology books, screen adaptations and much more. Was it Adipurush’s dialogues that led to its downfall? How much VFX is too much? Why do we still love Amar Chitra Katha? Tune in to find out!Books mentioned in this episode:Names of the Women by Jeet ThayilBusiness Sutra: A V...2023-08-1631 minBooks and Beyond with Bound5.16 Tara & Michelle: The Changing 'Big Indian Family'Find out how the representation of the Indian family has evolved in Indian literature and movies!Join Tara and Michelle as they dissect the popularity of family drama stories in India, taking the examples of some of the best books and movies in this genre. How does literature explore questions of love, conflict, and changing social values within families? How do books and movies portray the cultural differences in the perception of family dynamics? How does literature become a space to normalize alternate family patterns? What is the future of the Indian family in...2023-04-2538 minBooks and Beyond with Bound5.08 Can Tara Change Michelle's Mind About Self-help Books?Tara and Michelle debate over a question as old as time: “Do self-help books really help?”They cover everything from productivity and dating guides to philosophy and wellness books. Can reading a self-help book help you cut sugar from your diet? Is there a definite way to get the most out of your self-help book? Was Tara able to change Michelle’s mind?Tune in to find out!Books mentioned in this episode:Atomic HabitsThe Monk Who Sold His FerrariT...2023-02-2842 min
Books and Beyond with Bound5.02 Aniruddha Mahale: India's First LGBTQ Dating GuideFind out what goes behind writing a gender defying book on dating!Aniruddha Mahale takes Tara and Michelle through his dating and writing journey as a part of the LGBTQ+ community as they talk about his first book “GET OUT: The Gay Man’s Guide to Coming Out and Going Out”. How to write a straight girl friendly, gay dating guide? Did he face any backlash for the book? Did he go out on dates solely to get material for the book? Tune in to find out!Books & movies mentioned in this episode:Archies Comics...2023-01-1753 minBooks and Beyond with Bound5.01 Tara & Michelle: Adventures, Mishaps And Wild Ways Authors Do ResearchFind out to what extent an author can go in the name of a story, and is it all worth it?Let’s take off season 5 with Tara and Michelle by diving into thrilling adventures and life changing experiences authors have put themselves through in order to write a book. Some books have jaw dropping stories, and some have even more, if not as much, shocking backstories to them. Do writers go out there to unconventional locations and do research through unconventional ways? How much research does it require to wri...2023-01-1045 min
Books and Beyond with BoundSpecial: Hannah Lalhlanpuii On The Independence Struggle In Mizoram At Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFestTara is on the scene at Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2022 as the official podcast partner! She speaks to Hannah Lalhlanpuii about her latest book ‘When Blackbirds Fly’ and the history of the north-eastern state of Mizoram. Hannah Lalhlanpuii is a short story writer, poet and a PhD research scholar from Mizoram. Her debut novel, When Blackbirds Fly, published in 2022, talks about the two-decade long struggle of independence for Mizoram. 'Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa of Bound talk to some of the best writers in India...2022-11-2911 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.24 Tara & Michelle: Does Winning A Prize Make A Book Successful?Find out where they stand on this long pertaining question about the correlation between winning literary prizes and getting more visibility and sales!Tara and Michelle talk about the literary prizes that they follow religiously and whether these prizes affect the books they end up reading. What kind of books generally get selected for these prizes? How can a writer send their books for these prizes? How do you truly define the “success” of a book? Tune in to find out!Tara Khandelwal is an editor and the founder of Bound. Michelle D’costa’s poetry a...2022-07-1247 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.22 Hemali Sodhi: If You Have Dogs, Write About Them!Find out how she compiled 45 personalised essays by prominent writers, animal welfare activists and individuals with unique voices. Tara chats with Hemali Sodhi on what makes her book “The Book of Dog” such a wholesome and emotional read. Hemali Sodhi talks about how being a dog parent transformed her into looking at the world differently and motivated her to produce this anthology. How did she find the right proportion of essays to be put up by writers and by activists? What makes every essay so authentic and heartwarming? And what can we do in order to reciprocate our l...2022-06-2858 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.21 Shrabani Basu: Uncovering Arthur Conan Doyle’s Solitary Case As A Detective!Find out how she writes about the famous detective writer helping an Indian Parsee man who was wrongfully convicted of murder. Tara and Michelle chat with Shrabani Basu on how she attempts to give a complete perspective to the George Edalji case in her latest book “The Mystery of the Parsee Lawyer”. Shrabani Basu talks about how an auction of a series of letters exchanged between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Chief of Police of Staffordshire led her to start this book. What was so special about this case that made the famous novelist investigate it perso...2022-06-2139 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.20 Anjana Menon: Writing About Your Backyard Through The Lens Of A TouristFind out what makes Kerala unique as a travel destination AND a state. Tara and Michelle chat with Anjana Menon about how she uses humour to talk about the larger problems of Kerala in her latest book "Onam in a Nightie: Stories from a Kerala Quarantine". How did she manage to find humour in the mundane, especially during the lockdown? Why does Tara think it’s different from a conventional travel book? How did a Facebook blog turn into a full blown novel? Tune in to find more about Kerala’s culture, food and amazing peopl...2022-06-0749 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.19 Shrayana Bhattacharya: Studying The Economic Reality Of Young Indian WomenFind out how she dissects the desires and realities of young women in India through 'Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh'Tara has a new co-host for this episode: Aishwarya Javalgekar, the producer of this podcast and the Head of Content and Podcasts at Bound. Tara loves economics. Aishwarya loves Shah Rukh Khan. These 2 minds come together to dive into the crux of her research and writing process. How does she break down love in economic terms? Why does she want men to read this book? How did she separate her love for Shah Rukh from her...2022-05-311h 09
Books and Beyond with Bound4.18 Tara & Michelle: Books Vs. Movies - The Ultimate Adaptation DebateFind out where they stand on this ongoing debate that has haunted bookworms and storytellers for years!Tara and Michelle name their most and least favourite adaptations and dive into their preferred genres and formats. Michelle thinks literary fiction can definitely lead to fantastic adaptations! Tara likes to lose herself in historical stories. What makes an adaptation good or bad? How do stories change in written vs audio vs video formats? How can writers try out all of them? Tune in to find out!This episode has been recorded in person. See...2022-05-2425 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.18 Tara & Michelle: Books Vs. Movies - The Ultimate Adaptation DebateFind out where they stand on this ongoing debate that has haunted bookworms and storytellers for years!Tara and Michelle name their most and least favourite adaptations and dive into their preferred genres and formats. Michelle thinks literary fiction can definitely lead to fantastic adaptations! Tara likes to lose herself in historical stories. What makes an adaptation good or bad? How do stories change in written vs audio vs video formats? How can writers try out all of them? Tune in to find out!This episode has been recorded in person. See the video version...2022-05-2324 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.17 Amitava Kumar: Decoding The Lives Of WritersFind out how he dives into the lives and minds of writers through his hyper-real books.Tara and Michelle chat with Amitava about his latest books ‘A Blue Book’ and ‘A Time Outside This Time’. Amitava shares how one book became the material for another. Michelle loves that his characters are mostly writers (and migrants). How did writing help him survive the pandemic? How much of his writing is based on real life experiences? What does he think about writing residencies? Tune in to find out!Amitava Kumar is the author of several books of non-ficti...2022-05-1753 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.16 Anupama Chopra: Writing Unbiased Critiques Of The Biggest BlockbustersFind out how she covers and critiques films from different eras in her book. Anupama Chopra of Film Companion takes Tara and Michelle through the sets of some of the biggest blockbusters in film history as they chat about her latest book ‘A Place In My Heart’. How did she get into films? How is she able to review films without biases? What tips and techniques can writers learn from cinema? Tune in to find out! Anupama Chopra is a film critic, journalist and National Award-winning author. She is chairperson of the Film Critic...2022-05-1034 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.15 Tony Joseph: Uncovering The Lives Of Early IndiansFind out the secrets behind researching and writing prehistoric narratives. Tony shares why he decided to write this book and where he found pre-historic sources during his research. Tara is a huge prehistory buff! Michelle loves how he combines history with genetics, and other fields like archaeology, linguistics, and philology. What era would Tony like to go to? What does migration have to do with our ancestry? What does it really mean to be “Indian”? Tune in to find out! Tony Joseph, former editor of Businessworld, has been a columnist and contributor to leading...2022-04-2659 minBooks and Beyond with Bound4.13 Tara & Michelle: Rise Of The VillainsFind out why we love stories of serial killers and con artists. Tara and Michelle finally meet in person to dissect why villains and antagonists have grown in popularity across fiction, nonfiction, books, movies and podcasts. Michelle wants to understand the motivations of serial killers. Tara is inspired by con men and women! Who are their favourite villains? How has the representation changed over time? Why are they so irresistible? Tune in to find out! Check out the video version on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UyQiH-Ota6I Tar...2022-04-1330 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.14 Taran N. Khan: An Unconventional Travel Story In KabulFind out how she walked through Kabul for 8 years for her part-memoir and part-travel guide. Taran shares how she picked the angle of being a flaneur - someone who explores a place on foot - for her book, Shadow City. And how she navigated the streets as an Indian woman. Tara loves women's travel accounts! Michelle loves how the book covers interesting details about Persian culture, music and poetry. Did she face restrictions as a woman traveller? How different is Kabul from an Indian city? Why does Taran write about libraries and graveyards? Tune in t...2022-04-1353 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.13 Tara & Michelle: Rise Of The VillainsFind out why we love stories of serial killers and con artists. Check out the video version on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UyQiH-Ota6ITara and Michelle finally meet in person to dissect why villains and antagonists have grown in popularity across fiction, nonfiction, books, movies and podcasts. Michelle wants to understand the motivations of serial killers. Tara is inspired by con men and women! Who are their favourite villains? How has the representation changed over time? Why are they so irresistible? Tune in to find out! Tara Khandelwal is an e...2022-04-1331 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.12 Chandrima Das: Horror Stories Set In Indian College CampusesFind out how she reimagines the urban legends from India’s college campuses in her short story collection. Chandrima tells Tara and Michelle why she loves the genre of horror and how she is influenced by folklore and Stephen King. She shares her journey from self-publishing to being commissioned to write a horror short story collection. What makes a good horror story? How did she research and unpack these urban legends? What is her deepest darkest fear? Tune in for some great horror writing tips and book / podcast recommendations. BONUS: A horr...2022-04-051h 14
Books and Beyond with Bound4.11 Mira Sethi: Exploring Young Urban PakistanFind out how she covers contemporary Pakistan in her debut short story collection. Mira shares why she is fascinated by identity and how regular people live their lives in Pakistan. Tara and Michelle love how she moved from one character to another with finesse. Michelle’s favourite character is Marianne, the American diplomat who lives a secret life in Pakistan. Did Mira write 30 drafts to get this character right? How did Mohsin Hamid blurb the book? What is she working on next? Tune in to find out! Mira Sethi is an actor and a wr...2022-03-2947 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.10 Krish Ashok: Deconstructing The Science Of Indian FoodFind out how he decodes Indian cooking habits and recipes with food science. Krish shares how he spoke to different people from food scientists to grandmothers for his book, Masala Lab. He busts the most popular myths around food and nutrition. What is the science behind our oldest food recipes? Why are pressure cookers scary? Do we really need to avoid microwaves? Is healthy eating a lie? Tune in to find out!Krish Ashok is not a chef but cooks daily. He is not a scientist, but he can explain science with easy-to-understand c...2022-03-1553 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.9 Sudha Murty: On Being A Grandmother And Writing For ChildrenFind out how she turns herself into a 5 year old to write children's books. Sudha Murty talks about her writing journey and why she has opened so many libraries throughout India.Why is it important for children to develop a reading habit? Have her grandchildren inspired her books? Will she go digital? Catch Tara and Michelle relive their childhoods and get lots of tips on writing for children. Includes fan questions as well! Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. She did her MTech in computer science, and is now th...2022-03-0842 minBooks and Beyond with Bound4.8 Tara And Michelle: What Are Migration Stories And Do They Need To Change?Tara and Michelle discuss what migration means to them and what kind of stories are missing from the migration narrative. From partition to season migrants, from traveling abroad for higher education to migrating to the Gulf, the typical migration story focuses on moving to another place for a better life and how difficult it is to make it there. Does every migration story focus on struggle? What are the stories and experiences left unrepresented? Who are the best people to tell these stories? Can we change the way we see migration? Tune in...2022-03-0241 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.8 Tara And Michelle: What Are Migration Stories And Do They Need To Change?Tara and Michelle discuss what migration means to them and what kind of stories are missing from the migration narrative. From partition to season migrants, from traveling abroad for higher education to migrating to the Gulf, the typical migration story focuses on moving to another place for a better life and how difficult it is to make it there. Does every migration story focus on struggle? What are the stories and experiences left unrepresented? Who are the best people to tell these stories? Can we change the way we see migration? Tune in fo...2022-03-0242 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.7 Riva Razdan: Dissecting The Feminist Romance GenreFind out what it means to write a ‘feminist romance’ and what differentiates it from a typical romance novel. Tara and Michelle chat with Riva about why she set her debut novel ‘Arzu’ in the 90s liberalization era and explored the socio-economic backgrounds of her characters. Riva explains why she wanted to explore the mind of a ‘working woman’ and what kind of research was required to get the nuances of the story. Why does she call her book a feminist romance? How did she come up with the three love interests? And has her background in...2022-02-221h 18
Books and Beyond with Bound4.6 Aastha Atray Banan: What It Means To Be A Love GuruFind out how she became an expert of romance and relationships through her romance books and podcast. Tara and Michelle chat with Aastha about why India and Bollywood are obsessed with love! Aastha shares her experience of creating the Love Aaj Kal podcast and why she decided to write a dating guide, ‘The L-word’. Has the dating scene changed drastically since the 90s? How did she finish writing the book in a month? What were the reactions of love birds on reading her book? Tune in to find out! Aastha Atray Banan has been a...2022-02-1657 minBooks and Beyond with Bound4.5 Tanushree Podder: Representing Women In The Army Through FictionFind out how she presents the experiences and rigorous training that women go through in her latest army book. In this Editor Special episode, Tara chats with Tanushree about her experiences as an ‘army wife’ and how she developed the characters of Billi, Lakme, Shiny and Nutty. Tanushree shares why discipline is such an important part of training in the army. Tara shares her thoughts while editing Tanushree’s book and they discuss the dynamics of the writer-editor relationship. Soon to be a major web series!Born in New D...2022-02-0151 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.5 Tanushree Podder: Representing Women In The Army Through FictionFind out how she presents the experiences and rigorous training that women go through in her latest army book.In this Editor Special episode, Tara chats with Tanushree about her experiences as an ‘army wife’ and how she developed the characters of Billi, Lakme, Shiny and Nutty. Tanushree shares why discipline is such an important part of training in the army. Tara shares her thoughts while editing Tanushree’s book and they discuss the dynamics of the writer-editor relationship.Soon to be a major web series!Born in New Delhi, Tanushree Podder...2022-02-0152 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.4 Shivani Sibal: Revealing Complex Class Equations in Delhi SocietyFind out why she decided to explore male friendship and class differences in her debut novel.Tara and Michelle chat with Shivani about how she chose the title ‘Equations’ and the challenge of diving into the minds of male characters. She shares her experience of growing up around literary women like Namita Gokhale and Meru Gokhale. Does Indian fiction need more stories about class? How did she finish this book by writing 200 words a day? Tune in to find out. Mentions:City of Djinns by William DalrympleThe Kite Runner by Khale...2022-01-2545 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.3 Kavitha Rao: Chronicling The Lives Of India’s First Women DoctorsFind out how she sheds light on the lost stories of extraordinary women in medicine in her non-fiction book. Tara and Michelle chat with Kavitha Rao about her research process - piecing together information through letters and memoirs - and how she chose which women to feature in the book. They discuss the role of sensitivity readers and why writing nonfiction is so expensive. Why did she decide to write this book? Which women doctors inspired her the most? Why is she obsessed with publishing? Tune in to find out. Book Mentions:...2022-01-1850 minBooks and Beyond with Bound4.2 Amitav Ghosh: Highlighting The Reality Of Climate ChangeFind out how he revolutionizes the way we write about the environment, starting with the story of the nutmeg! In this special episode, Tara and Michelle dissect the work of award-winning author Amitav Ghosh and chat with him about his latest book “The Nutmeg’s Curse”.Amitav Ghosh says, “climate change is a form of ecological violence.” He shares his research process and his inspirations: from Mahasweta Devi to Herman Melville. How is writing about climate change different in fiction and nonfiction? How did Tara meet Amitav when she was 13 years old? What is he...2022-01-1155 min
Books and Beyond with Bound4.2 Amitav Ghosh: Highlighting The Reality Of Climate ChangeFind out how he revolutionizes the way we write about the environment, starting with the story of the nutmeg!In this special episode, Tara and Michelle dissect the work of award-winning author Amitav Ghosh and chat with him about his latest book “The Nutmeg’s Curse”. Amitav Ghosh says, “climate change is a form of ecological violence.” He shares his research process and his inspirations: from Mahasweta Devi to Herman Melville. How is writing about climate change different in fiction and nonfiction? How did Tara meet Amitav when she was 13 years old? What is he writi...2022-01-1156 minBooks and Beyond with Bound4.1 Tara and Michelle: Do Indian Female Characters Pass The Bechdel Test?Find out how women are represented in Indian books and films today. Kick off season 4 with a deep dive into gender and representation with Tara and Michelle! They share their favourite books and movies, and discuss what is considered problematic and what is considered inclusive today. Do our childhood favourites like Harry Potter stand the test of time? Can authors create believable characters of the opposite gender? How relevant is the Bechdel Test today? The Bechdel Test was created by American cartoonist Alison Bechdel in 1985. A book / film needs to have 3 things to pass the Be...2022-01-041h 07
Books and Beyond with Bound4.1 Tara and Michelle: Do Indian Female Characters Pass The Bechdel Test?Find out how women are represented in Indian books and films today. Kick off season 4 with a deep dive into gender and representation with Tara and Michelle! They share their favourite books and movies, and discuss what is considered problematic and what is considered inclusive today. Do our childhood favourites like Harry Potter stand the test of time? Can authors create believable characters of the opposite gender? How relevant is the Bechdel Test today? The Bechdel Test was created by American cartoonist Alison Bechdel in 1985. A book / film needs to have 3 things to pa...2022-01-041h 08Books and Beyond with BoundManu Pillai: Uncovering The Real Lives Of India’s Maharajas (BONUS)Tara and Michelle reconnect with Manu Pillai about writing and publishing his latest book, ‘False Allies’ during the pandemic. Manu explains how and why he used Raja Ravi Varma’s art to direct his research. And how this book is structured much differently than his previous works. He takes Tara and Michelle deep into the world of empowerment and political intrigue with the story of Jamnabai. Were Indian royals (especially women) as easily manipulated by the British as we thought? Did the pandemic affect his writing? Should Manu start his own podcast? Tune in to join these discuss...2021-12-1433 min
Books and Beyond with BoundManu Pillai: Uncovering The Real Lives Of India’s Maharajas (BONUS)Tara and Michelle reconnect with Manu Pillai about writing and publishing his latest book, ‘False Allies’ during the pandemic. Manu explains how and why he used Raja Ravi Varma’s art to direct his research. And how this book is structured much differently than his previous works. He takes Tara and Michelle deep into the world of empowerment and political intrigue with the story of Jamnabai. Were Indian royals (especially women) as easily manipulated by the British as we thought? Did the pandemic affect his writing? Should Manu start his own podcast? Tune in to join th...2021-12-1434 min
The Indian EditEp. 59: Turning a passion for books into a business with entrepreneur, editor and podcaster Tara KhandelwalHow does someone with an Economics degree turn a love of stories into a career? Tune in to hear Bombay-based Tara, the founder of Bound India, share her journey from book-loving kid to publishing entrepreneur and podcaster. You maybe surprised by her favorite format and time of day for reading, and stay tuned until the end for reviews to find your next amazing read!Listen now on your favorite podcast app or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be he...2021-10-2745 minBooks and Beyond with Bound3.15 Tara and Michelle: Should Stories Have A Moral Responsibility?In this season finale, Tara and Michelle talk about cancel culture, trigger warnings, and their favourite season 3 episodes.From Lolita to Friends to Harry Potter, Tara and Michelle discuss the question of problematic stories and their implications in today’s society. They talk about their favourite childhood stories (P.S. they involve animals) and the importance of telling and highlighting untold stories. Why has sensitivity reading become important? Does political correctness hamper creativity? Can art be separated from the artist? Tune in as we tackle these tough questions and many more! 2021-08-2440 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.15 Tara and Michelle: Should Stories Have A Moral Responsibility?In this season finale, Tara and Michelle talk about cancel culture, trigger warnings, and their favourite season 3 episodes.From Lolita to Friends to Harry Potter, Tara and Michelle discuss the question of problematic stories and their implications in today’s society. They talk about their favourite childhood stories (P.S. they involve animals) and the importance of telling and highlighting untold stories. Why has sensitivity reading become important? Does political correctness hamper creativity? Can art be separated from the artist? Tune in as we tackle these tough questions and many more! We’r...2021-08-2441 minBooks and Beyond with Bound3.13 Janaki Lenin: Bringing The Wildlife Into Every House Through WritingFind out how she brings animal science and wildlife conversation to life in her latest book, ‘Every Creature Has a Story’.Janaki talks about how she accidentally got into wildlife research and how she wrote the book to bring the wilderness stories into people’s homes. She talks about her relationship with an editor and how a great editor can push a writer to develop their craft. Tara loves finding out so many facts about animals that she didn’t know before. Michelle thinks it’s important to talk about wildlife conservation, since she also lives near mangroves...2021-08-1849 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.14 Anubha Yadav: Capturing The Darkest Secrets of MenFind out how she explores masculinity in India through the coming of age story of 3 brothers in her book, ‘The Anger of Saintly Men’.Anubha shares how she came up with the idea of writing about the tale of three brothers in Haryana and how it was challenging to write a fiction book that comments on caste and sexuality in India. Michelle loves how she uses Mahatma Gandhi to show the contradiction in male gender norms. Tara loves the experimental structure of the book. Why did she decide to write a story from the male perspective? How did...2021-08-1846 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.13 Janaki Lenin: Bringing The Wildlife Into Every House Through WritingFind out how she brings animal science and wildlife conversation to life in her latest book, ‘Every Creature Has a Story’.Janaki talks about how she accidentally got into wildlife research and how she wrote the book to bring the wilderness stories into people’s homes. She talks about her relationship with an editor and how a great editor can push a writer to develop their craft. Tara loves finding out so many facts about animals that she didn’t know before. Michelle thinks it’s important to talk about wildlife conservation, since she also lives near...2021-08-1350 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.12 Aanchal Malhotra: Remembering Partition Through Oral HistoriesFind out how she uses objects to uncover untold stories about the Partition for her book, ‘Remnants of a Separation’. Aanchal shares her family’s history with partition and why she decided to use objects to ask people about sensitive and traumatic memories. She discusses her experience of interviewing people in Pakistan and how her guide Khizarji helped her navigate difficult interviews. Tara can relate to Aanchal due to her own partition family history. And Michelle appreciates how Aanchal is so transparent about the difficulties in the research process. Why can’t Aanchal write in c...2021-08-0458 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.11 Farah Bashir: A Window To Growing Up In 1990s KashmirFind out how she provides a glimpse into the experiences and challenges of growing up in war-torn Kashmir through her memoir, ‘Rumours Of Spring: A Girlhood In Kashmir’. Farah tells us why she decided to write this book and how it was challenging to relive some painful memories. She talks about her grandmother, Bobeh, who was a strong female figure in her coming-of-age story and why she decided to structure the book around her death. Tara loves this as she’s also close to her grandmother! Michelle is moved by the vividness and intensity of some of the desc...2021-07-2852 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.10 Yasser Usman: The Biographer That Captures Bollywood’s Golden EraFind out how he uncovers the untold stories and troubled lives of Bollywood celebrities like Rajesh Khanna, Rekha, Sanjay Dutt and Guru Dutt in his biographies. Yasser breaks down his research process - from approaching the celeb for interviews to going through old articles and talking to people who knew them well. He shares some interesting anecdotes about Rajesh Khanna and Rekha, and how the media only focused on certain parts of their lives. He also reveals how his interactions with Guru Dutt’s sister helped him survive the pandemic!Tara loves learning mor...2021-07-2046 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.09 Saba Karim Khan: Writing An India-Pakistan Love StoryFind out how she captured the red-light district of Lahore and wrote a compelling and nuanced love story in her debut novel, ‘Skyfall’. Saba shares how her writing is inspired by her father and why she decided to explore the exact opposite through the villainous father figure in her novel. She tells us why she made her main character Rania a tour guide to show women accessing public spaces. Tara edited her book and knew it was going to be a bestseller. Michelle loves how Saba captures the love and friendship between the two co...2021-07-1357 minBooks and Beyond with Bound3.8 Rohini S. Rajagopal: Breaking The Silence On Infertility With A Medical MemoirFind out how she captured her journey with infertility and years of medical research into her one-of-a-kind medical memoir, ‘What's a Lemon Squeezer Doing in My Vagina?'Rohini shares her writing process: from storing all her medical documents to writing for 30 minutes at a time to coming up with the title. She recounts how her brother acted as her sounding board and beta reader: convincing her to write this book as a memoir instead of a nonfiction how-to book. Tara loves how Rohini was able to cover such a taboo topic with depth and vulnerability. Michelle lo...2021-07-0753 minBooks and Beyond with Bound3.7 Moni Mohsin: Using Social Satire To Capture The #MeToo Movement In PakistanTara talks to the talented Pakistani writer, Moni Mohsin, about how she uses social satire to comment on current events in her 2 bestselling books ‘The Diary of a Social Butterfly’ and ‘The Impeccable Integrity of Ruby R’. Moni shares how the ‘metoo’ movement inspired her to write her latest politically charged novel. And how the male politician character is inspired by Trump and 1970s Amitabh Bachchan! Tara loves how her opening line, ‘Haww’, immediately drew the attention of publishers. How did she go from writing columns to books? Why does social media make her uncomfortable? How has the writing commu...2021-07-0749 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.8 Rohini S. Rajagopal: The Reality Of Infertility In India - A Medical MemoirFind out how she captured her journey with infertility and years of medical research into her one-of-a-kind medical memoir, ‘What's a Lemon Squeezer Doing in My Vagina?'Rohini shares her writing process: from storing all her medical documents to writing for 30 minutes at a time. She recounts how her brother acted as her sounding board and beta reader: convincing her to write this book as a memoir instead of a nonfiction how-to book. Tara loves how Rohini was able to cover such a taboo topic with depth and vulnerability. Michelle loves medical memoirs! How di...2021-07-0753 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.7 Moni Mohsin: Using Social Satire To Capture The #MeToo Movement In PakistanTara talks to the talented Pakistani writer, Moni Mohsin, about how she uses social satire to comment on current events in her 2 bestselling books ‘The Diary of a Social Butterfly’ and ‘The Impeccable Integrity of Ruby R’. Moni shares how the ‘metoo’ movement inspired her to write her latest politically charged novel. And how the male politician character is inspired by Trump and 1970s Amitabh Bachchan! Tara loves how her opening line, ‘Haww’, immediately drew the attention of publishers. How did she go from writing columns to books? Why does social media make her uncomfortable? How has the writing commun...2021-06-2250 minBooks and Beyond with Bound3.6 Arunava Sinha and Anita Agnihotri: Translating A Book Is Like Performing On A TightropeTara and Michelle talk to bestselling Bengali author Anita Agnihotri and expert translator of 60+ books, Arunava Sinha, about their latest book ‘The Sickle’, the writer-translator relationship and the growing popularity of regional writing and translations in India.Jump to 30:00 to listen to Arunava’s part of the interview.In the last few years, translations are getting the attention they rightly deserve in India from readers and literary awards like the JCB prize. We chat with Anita about the plight of the women in the Marathwada region and how she decided to write about...2021-06-171h 07Books and Beyond with Bound3.5 Sonia Faleiro: What Really Happened To ‘The Good Girls’? Uncovering A High Profile Crime StoryTara and Michelle talk to Sonia Faleiro about how she investigated the death of 2 teen girls in UP for her latest narrative nonfiction bestseller, ‘The Good Girls’. Sonia talks about what made her choose this particular case and how she spent 5 years writing about it! She shares interesting anecdotes about how she was able to get the villagers to share their stories by actively listening and asking questions that no one had asked them before. Michelle was deeply moved by Sonia’s concern for the girls. Tara is fascinated by how she wrote the book like a who-don...2021-06-1740 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.6 Arunava Sinha and Anita Agnihotri: Farmers' Plight In India - A TranslationTara and Michelle talk to bestselling Bengali author Anita Agnihotri and expert translator of 60+ books, Arunava Sinha, about their latest book ‘The Sickle’, the writer-translator relationship and the growing popularity of regional writing and translations in India.In the last few years, translations are getting the attention they rightly deserve in India from readers and literary awards like the JCB prize. We chat with Anita about the plight of the women in the Marathwada region and how she decided to write about them in Bengali. Michelle is fascinated by how Anita picks up stories from all...2021-06-161h 08
Books and Beyond with Bound3.5 Sonia Faleiro: Uncovering Crime Against Women In Uttar PradeshTara and Michelle talk to Sonia Faleiro about how she investigated the death of 2 teen girls in UP for her latest narrative nonfiction bestseller, ‘The Good Girls’. We’ve joined #PodForChange to raise donations for Covid relief. Donate here: www.auwa.in/podforchangeSonia talks about what made her choose this particular case and how she 5 years writing about it! She shares interesting anecdotes about how she was able to get the villagers to share their stories by actively listening and asking questions that no one had asked them before. Michelle was deeply moved...2021-06-0841 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.4 Rituparna Chatterjee - How She Transformed Her Life Story Into A Magical MemoirTara and Michelle talk to Rituparna Chatterjee about how she uses magic realism to explore the heavy theme of child abuse in her memoir ‘The Water Phoenix’.We’ve joined #PodForChange to raise donations for Covid relief. Donate here: www.auwa.in/podforchangeRituparna recounts how real-life events inspired her to start writing this book as a fictional story and how her editor convinced her to turn it into a memoir. She shares how readers have reached out to her with their stories of abuse. Tara enjoys the refreshing way in which Rituparna’s stepmo...2021-06-0149 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.3 Clyde D’Souza - Escape Into The Villages Of Goa With This Powerpacked Book!Tara and Michelle chat with Clyde D’Souza about how he captures the essence of Goan villages, food and culture in his latest book Susegad: The Goan Art of Contentment. We’ve joined #PodForChange to raise donations for Covid relief. Donate here: www.auwa.in/podforchangeClyde talks about all things Goa! From the free ferry system to why Goans like fish curry and mango pickle! He calls Susegad a ‘self-happy’ book. We discuss the meaning of the Konkani word ‘Susegad’ and his favourite stories and recipes from the book. Tara loves how this book cap...2021-05-2554 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.2 Diksha Basu: Old Families, New Money - Capturing The Growing Upper Middle Class in IndiaTara and Michelle talk to Diksha Basu, critically acclaimed author of The Windfall and Destination Wedding, about how she creates memorable characters with humor and empathy. This episode is sponsored by Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, who roast + brew India's best Arabica coffee. Use the code mentioned in the episode to get a 10% discount on all coffee purchases over INR 400. Offer valid till 31st July, 2021.Diksha shares how her mentor, Gary Shteyngart, gave her the confidence to create characters completely different from herself. Tara and Michelle love that her older women characters are inspired b...2021-05-1853 minBooks and Beyond with Bound3.1 Tara and Michelle - On How To Beat The Reader's Block!We are back with season 3! Tara and Michelle discuss what creativity means to them and how they have developed small habits or rituals to help them be more relaxed and productive.Tara and Michelle’s first creative act was writing fanfiction! Tara wrote Enid Blyton fanfiction while Michelle was inspired by R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps series. They discuss why reading newspaper articles, short stories, and newsletters is as important as reading books. Michelle sets annual reading goals instead of resolutions. Tara uses cooking and yoga to inspire her creativity. How did they start their own newsletters? How...2021-05-1140 min
Books and Beyond with Bound3.1 Tara and Michelle - On How To Beat The Reader's Block!We are back with season 3! Tara and Michelle discuss what creativity means to them and how they have developed small habits or rituals to help them be more relaxed and productive. Tara and Michelle’s first creative act was writing fanfiction! Tara wrote Enid Blyton fanfiction while Michelle was inspired by R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps series. They discuss why reading newspaper articles, short stories, and newsletters is as important as reading books. Michelle sets annual reading goals instead of resolutions. Tara uses cooking and yoga to inspire her creativity. How did they start their own n...2021-05-1141 min
The Book PeopleEp 4. Why Is Publishing A Mystery? With Tara Khandelwal, Editor & EntrepreneurAishwarya talks to Tara Khandelwal (freelance editor and innovative entrepreneur) about the qualities of a good editor and why it’s important to demystify the publishing industry.In the last 10 years, Tara Khandelwal has edited more than 100 books including Udayan Mukherjee’s ‘Essential Items’ and Anmol Malik’s ‘Three Impossible Wishes’. She started Bound in 2018 to bridge the gap between writers and other creative people AND places where they could develop their skills or get published. Her curiosity and trial & error approach led her to establish Bound’s writers’ retreats and launch two stellar podcasts! Ta...2021-04-1644 min
UninterruptedEpisode #8: Unleash your Creativity with Tara KhandelwalA successful editor, writer and bibliophile: say hello to Tara Khandelwal! Her mission is to create the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs, and writers and give them a home where they can hone their skills via her experiential learning company-Bound. Tune into this conversation to learn more about her creative and entrepreneurial journey.2021-01-2219 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.15: Tara and Michelle - Why We Read What We ReadOur hosts discuss their reading preferences and the Indian literary scene in this season finale.Tara and Michelle bond over their shared love for books and reading - how did they fall in love with books, what kind of stories do they like to read, and how has the pandemic affected their reading habits? Most notably, they finally read Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’ in 2020!They discuss how they decide what to read next - is it based on research, recommendations from friends and writers, or curated lists and prizes like J...2020-11-2435 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.14: Tara Kaushal - Going Undercover To Find Out Why Men RapeFind out how she conducted research for 7 years for her daring nonfiction book. Tara and Michelle talk to Tara Kaushal about her path-breaking nonfiction book, “Why Men Rape: An Indian Undercover Investigation”, published by HarperCollins. She tells us how she was inspired by her personal experiences and the Delhi gang rape case to write about this critical and sensitive issue that affects the lives of thousands of women in India even today.Tara Kaushal shares her experiences researching this topic for 7 years, how she was able to build relationships with the 9 men she inte...2020-11-1739 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.13: Anukrti Upadhyay - Exploring Japanese Culture In Indian FictionFind out how she explores different languages, characters and places in her writing.Tara and Michelle talk to Anukrti Upadhyay about her latest novel Kintsugi. We chat about Japanese literature and why Indians are fascinated by Japanese stories, including anime and manga! Tara loves how Anukrti has brilliantly captured a foreign culture in her novel, making it a rare book in Indian fiction. Anukrti shares why she made up the folktales in her previous books and how her editor found out when he tried to Google them! Michelle wonders how Anukrti is able t...2020-11-1030 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.12: Tanuj Solanki - Writing About Artificial Intelligence In Literary FictionWriting literary fiction about artificial intelligenceTara and Michelle talk to Tanuj Solanki about his latest novel, “The Machine Is Learning”, which was longlisted for the JCB Prize. We chat about why he decided to write about technology and the workplace in this literary format.Tanuj tells us about his childhood in Muzaffarnagar and how his family encouraged his reading habits. He tells us how his creative process has changed from spontaneity to planned writing. Tara is impressed that Tanuj finds the time to write between his full time job and his role as t...2020-11-1032 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.11: Udayan Mukherjee - Indian Lockdown Stories Across Geography And ClassFrom migrant workers to British expats, from the hills of Uttaranchal to the heart of Mumbai's metropolis, find out how Udayan captures India's lockdown experience in his timely short story collection.Tara and Michelle talk to Udayan Mukherjee about his short story collection, “Essential Items: Stories from a Land in Lockdown”, recently published by Bloomsbury. Udayan shares how writing during the pandemic kept him sane. He finished the book in three months and Tara had the pleasure of editing it!We chat about Udayan’s life in the hills: the people he meets and ho...2020-11-0347 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.10: Tahira Kashyap Khurrana - On Writing About Body, Breasts and BollywoodFind out how she reveals the most private details of her life in this bold and funny celeb memoir.Tara and Michelle talk to Tahira Kashyap, whose memoir “The 12 Commandments Of Being A Woman” is receiving heavy praise from Bollywood celebrities and Indian authors alike. Tahira shares the funniest / most embarrassing moments with us: her first visit to a gynaecologist, how her mother-in-law gifted her lingerie, and how her editor Chiki Sarkar now knows the most intimate details of her life, including her kinks!Michelle and Tahira bond over their childhoods in middle clas...2020-10-2746 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.9: Rheea Mukherjee - Exploring Unconventional Relationships and Lives Through FictionFind out how she explores unfamiliar concepts like polyamorous relationships and the Munchausen syndrome in her literary novel.Tara and Michelle talk to Rheea Mukherjee, whose literary novel “The Body Myth” artfully explores polyamorous relationships, mental illnesses like the Munchaussen syndrome, and how people respond to grief. Her manuscript was rejected 40 times before she finally submitted it for “Pitch Wars”. Rheea tells us how a writing mentorship changed her life and transformed her book from ordinary to extraordinary. Now her book has been published in the US and India!Michelle first discovered Rheea’s work in...2020-10-2034 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.8: Parmesh Shahani - Writing A Genre-Bending Business Book On LGBTQ RightsFind out how he balanced research, personal stories, Bollywood masala, and more to write a business book that will change the way we think about work-places.Tara and Michelle talk to Parmesh Shahani, whose latest book “Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in the Indian Workplace” is described as ‘part memoir, part manifesto’. He shares the challenges of writing a book for multiple audiences - queer and straight, business and non-business. Find out how he turned his business book into a Bollywood masala film - spicing up the numbers and facts with real stories and personal experienc...2020-10-1335 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.7: Damyanti Biswas - Tackling Social Issues Through A Gripping Crime NovelFind out how she breaks into the literary thriller genre and reveals Delhi’s seedy underbelly.Tara and Michelle talk to Damyanti Biswas, author of the fascinating literary thriller, 'You Beneath Your Skin'. She tells us about her process of writing this debut novel, which included fifteen drafts!Damyanti spoke to police officers, psychologists, and acid attack survivors to make sure her story and characters were realistic. Tara is fascinated by the amount of research that went into writing this novel. Damyanti shares insights about the craft of writing unlike in any episode be...2020-10-0635 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.6: Sonali Gupta - Writing About Anxiety During the PandemicFind out how she created a brand new template for this much-needed book on mental health.Tara and Michelle talk to Sonali Gupta about her book Anxiety: Overcome It and Live without Fear. Sonali tells us about her childhood, and how she became interested in writing and therapy. Michelle shares how journaling has helped her through the years. Tara tells us how she struggles with being labelled as quiet and introverted.We chat about how Sonali wrote her book in 6 months! She wants to make it accessible to everyone in India. What motivated...2020-09-2937 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.5: Anmol Malik - Writing Genre-bending Romantic ComediesFind out how she is busting the 'chick lit' myth one romance novel at a time.Tara and Michelle talk to Anmol Malik about her recently published romance novel, Three Impossible Wishes. Tara chats about her love for rom-coms and romance novels, and why ‘chick lit’ is underrated. Michelle finds out what a meet-cute is!Anmol explains the nuances of writing books vs scripts and how dialogues play an important role in revealing the depths of her characters. We chat about subverting genres and the art of writing characters of the opposite gender. How...2020-09-2235 minBooks and Beyond with BoundS2, Ep 01: Tara and Michelle - My Brilliant FriendHear from the main protagonists of the podcast. Tara and Michelle are back to give you a sneak-peek into Season 2 and into their lives!
You know Tara and Michelle as co-workers and co-hosts. But did you know that they are also very good friends?
In the first episode of Books and Beyond with Bound Season 2, dive deeper into the lives of Tara and Michelle, the protagonists of this podcast. How does Michelle find the time to write? Why does Tara love Michelle’s mom? How does Michelle feel about her move to Bombay? How did Tara learn to break out of...2020-09-1734 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.4: Samit Basu – Redefining Speculative Fiction In IndiaFrom comics to superheroes to dystopia: find out how he popularized speculative fiction in India.Tara and Michelle talk to Samit Basu, one of the foremost speculative fiction writers in India. After writing everything from fantasy to science fiction, he has recently published a bestselling dystopian novel Chosen Spirits. Michelle loves that Chosen Spirits is set only ten years into the future. Tara finds out why he calls it an “anti-dystopian” novel.Samit gives us great insights into his writing process, especially how he creates fantastical words and characters from his reality. We chat...2020-09-1542 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.3: Radhika Vaz - The Unladylike ComedianFind out how she uses her life experiences in her comedy. And her writing! Tara and Michelle talk to the wonderful comedian Radhika Vaz about her memoir 'Unladylike'. Radhika felt unladylike while growing up, which inspired the name of her comedy show, which inspired the name of her book! We chat about childhood crushes, body hair, and being unapologetically herself in her tell-all memoir. Radhika gives us some great insights about writing for different formats, and how the editor-author relationship is super important in nonfiction writing. What will she do next? Will there be...2020-09-0838 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.2: Ira Mukhoty - Reviving Forgotten StoriesFind out why she is fascinated by 200-year old women and how she brings them to life in her books.Tara and Michelle speak to Ira Mukhoty, who is known for her fascinating stories about extraordinary women. Ira tells us about her favorite historical figures and how she wants to make history accessible and interesting for everyone. She shares the experience of releasing a book during the pandemic. What is it like to excavate these histories and why does she call herself a medieval detective? What is her creative process? How does travel i...2020-09-0156 min
Books and Beyond with Bound2.1: Tara and Michelle - My Brilliant FriendHear from the main protagonists of the podcast. Tara and Michelle are back to give you a sneak-peek into Season 2 and into their lives!You know Tara and Michelle as co-workers and co-hosts. But did you know that they are also very good friends? Dive deeper into their lives. How does Michelle find the time to write? Why does Tara love Michelle’s mom? How does Michelle feel about her move to Bombay? How did Tara learn to break out of her shell? Why does Michelle call Tara a ‘bosslady’? And do they see the...2020-08-2535 min
Books and Beyond with Bound1.12: Amrita Mahale- On Writing A Literary Love Story Set In BombayFind Out How Amrita Dealt With Manuscript Rejections, How She Drew Inspiration From Life For The Plot Of Milk Teeth And Much More...This week on Books and Beyond with Bound, we are joined by Amrita Mahale, aerospace-engineer-turned-author of the JCB-longlisted Milk Teeth. We talk about Mumbai, the backdrop of her debut novel, and everything that makes the city home. Amrita tells us why she finds airport bookstores fascinating, why she’s intrigued by the relationship between a city and its citizens and what truly makes for a good book. We talk about editing, book deals an...2020-06-1641 min
Books and Beyond with Bound1.11: Vivek Tejuja - India's Biggest Book Blogger And Author Of A Memoir On Growing Up Gay In IndiaFind Out How He Wrote His Deeply Personal Memoir, The Books That Shaped Him and What’s His Writing Routine Like…Author of So Now You Know: A Memoir of Growing Up Gay in India, Vivek Tejuja, opens up to us about his insecurities while writing his first book. From worrying about society’s reaction to such a sensitive and personal subject to being critical of rejection in all aspects of life, he talks us through the struggles he faced as a writer. We talk about reactions, opinions and criticism. How did his family...2020-06-0933 min
World of StoriesKrishna Krishna EverywhereToday we told a story about how Krishna Photocopies himself and to tell the children about Krishna’s promise that he will always protect us, we chanted the Shloka below,
- Sarva Dharman Parityajya (Shloka)
When the children and the cows were sad that, Old Brahmaji had taken them, they sang out for Krishna to save them.
- Tara hai Sara Zamana prabhu humko bhi taro (Bhajan/Song)
When ever we chant the mantras, Krishna listens and he is always there for us,
Mantra
- Krishna Krishna Krishna
- Hare Ram Hare Rama, Rama Rama hare hare. Hare Krishna Ha...2020-06-0400 min
Books and Beyond with Bound1.10: Suhit Kelkar - Meet The Jack Of All TradesFind Out How He Manages To Read And Write Poetry, Fiction and Non-Fiction!Tara and Michelle talk to Suhit Kelkar, author of the poetry chapbook The Centaur Chronicles. From stand-up comedy to mythology, Suhit gushes about everything he’s passionate about. We talk ideas, influences and inspiration. We talk about childhood stories and the moment the idea for his first book struck. We discuss perspectives on writer’s block, rejection from publishers and manuscript submissions. Suhit talks about the role journalism played in helping him remain detached from his writing. He talks about freel...2020-06-0226 min
Books and Beyond with Bound1.9: Deepanjana Pal - Genre Is A Made Up ConceptFind Out How She Does It all: Crime Thrillers, Biographies, Children's Fiction, Journalism and MoreTara and Michelle speak to Deepanjana Pal, author of Hush a Bye Baby, a thriller about a murderous gynaecologist. She is also the author of the biography of artist Ravi Verma. And to top it off, she is a journalist who also writes children’s fiction. She tells us why she thinks genre is a made-up concept, why Harry Potter is overrated (gasp) and how commercial fiction can offer great lessons in writing.On the episode, we chat ab...2020-05-2633 min