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The Literature Lounge
The Literature Lounge, hosted by Mohua Chinappa is a popular podcast series dedicated to the world of books and the brilliant minds behind them. Through exclusive conversations, we uncover how authors craft captivating stories, thought-provoking essays, insightful biographies, provocative prose and poetry that spark possibilities within us.
From dreaming big to breaking conventions, each episode explores books that ignite fresh ideas – one page at a time. If you love literature, you’ll feel right at home here.
Episodes
20 episodes
True Crime in Urban India: The Human Stories Behind the Headlines
What if every city carried the memory of its darkest moments, and the crimes that shaped them?In this gripping episode, Host Mohua is joined by journalist and author Mayabhushan Nagvenkar, whose latest book Murder in the City: Deadly...
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Of Murders, Myths, and a City on Edge: Prasun Roy on Writing ‘Devi’
What happens when mythology meets murder and the city becomes a character in the crime?In this episode, Mohua sits down with author Prasun Roy to explore Devi: Mystery of the Kolkata Murders, a genre-blurring novel that unfolds during th...
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25:07
Seeing with the Inner Eye: A Journey into Indian Art and Philosophy
What if art wasn’t just meant to be seen, but experienced through a deeper inner eye?In this evocative episode, Mohua is joined by Dr. Harsha V. Dehejia, physician, poet, scholar of Indian aesthetics, and author of The Third Eye of India...
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More Than a Star: The Many Lives of Soumitra Chatterjee
What if the artist you grew up watching on screen was also a fierce thinker, a cultural rebel, and a man of great vulnerability?In this moving episode, Mohua sits down with journalist and author Sanghamitra Chakraborty, whose new biograp...
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Seasons in the City: Anuradha Jain on Mapping Delhi Through Trees and Time
What if the city you rush through every day is actually alive, with seasons, stories, and sacred rhythms waiting to be noticed?In this soul-stirring episode, Mohua sits down with Anuradha Jain, author of Delhi: A Nature Journal....
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22:55
From Getting Fired to Finding Purpose: Rohan Raj on Books, Failures, and New Beginnings
What do you do when life throws you off course, twice? For Rohan Raj, the answer was simple: go back to what he loves most, books.In this honest and warm episode, Mohua sits down with Rohan Raj, the heart behind Book Nerds, a th...
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A High-Stakes Thrill Ride in Goa’s Casinos
In this gripping episode, Mohua sits down with author and master storyteller Anurag Tripathi to discuss his latest thriller, The Goa Gambit—a novel that plunges readers into the glamorous yet dangerous world of Goa's casinos.Set against ...
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32:50
From Fabric to Memoir: Stitching Together a Life of Meaning
In this soulful episode, Mohua speaks with Shailini Sheth Amin—architect, designer, and the founder of Moral Fibre, an ethical fashion company rooted in Gandhian philosophy. Their conversation begins with Shailini’s work in sustainable fashion ...
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Remembering Nissim Ezekiel: A Centennial Tribute in Verse and Memory
In this reflective episode, poet and editor Vinita Agrawal takes us through Nissim Ezekiel, Poet & Father: A Centennial Celebration (1924–2024)—a rich and intimate anthology she curated to mark the hundredth birth anniversary of one of Indi...
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Writing the Cholas: On History, Heritage and Home Ft. Siddharth N. Vijayaraghavan
In this engaging episode, Siddharth N. Vijayaraghavan shares the remarkable journey behind Empire of the Cholas, a debut novel he began at just 13. Now an author, musician, and anthropologist in training, Siddharth reflects on how curiosity, cu...
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32:28
Define Your Orbit: A Framework for Intentional Living
In this thought-provoking episode, Manish Panchal reflects on his writing journey and the powerful ideas behind his book Define Your Orbit. Drawing from decades of experience in business, consulting, and mentoring, he shares how the bo...
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39:35
Everyday Spirituality: Finding Meaning in Daily Life
In this profound episode, Dr. Badrinarayan Shankar Pawar takes us on a deeply reflective journey through his book Everyday Spirituality: Lessons from the Ordinary Life of a Mother. He challenges the idea that spirituality requires rituals or re...
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50:47
Transformed By India: Stephen Huyler on Culture, Spirituality and Craft
How on earth did Stephen Huyler find himself pedalling a bicycle rickshaw through the Indian border on his twentieth birthday? Intriguing stories like this define the life of art historian and cultural anthropologist Stephen Huyler who came to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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Stories That Spark Change With Anirban Bhattacharyya
In this powerful episode, author and social impact advocate Anirban takes us on a heartfelt journey through his book In Pursuit of a New Dawn, a compelling collection of short stories exploring resilience, social change, and the human condition...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Muses Over Mumbai: Murzban Shroff on Writing, Resilience, and the Spirit of the City
In this insightful episode, celebrated author Murzban Shroff takes us on a journey through the soul of Mumbai as captured in his latest book, Muses Over Mumbai. With a deep passion for storytelling rooted in social realism, Murzban shares how h...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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40:04
Rising 2.0: 20 More Women Who Changed India - Women’s Day Special
In this inspiring episode, celebrated author and journalist Kiran Manral takes us through the extraordinary journeys of India’s trailblazing women as captured in her book, Rising 2.0: 20 More Women Who Changed India. Through compelling narrativ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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Power, Politics, and Autocrats: Insights from Ex-Ambassador Rajiv Dogra
In this profoundly insightful episode, diplomat-turned-author Rajiv Dogra takes us on a compelling journey through the intricate world of geopolitics, diplomacy, and history. As the author of acclaimed works on India's foreign policy and intern...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Street Food: The Heart and Soul of India | Priya Bala and Jayanth Narayanan
In this deliciously captivating episode, food writer Priya Bala and restaurateur Jayanth Narayanan take us on a mouthwatering journey through India's vibrant street food scene. As co-authors of Bazaar Bites, they share the stories behi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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Aunties of Vasant Kunj by Anuradha Marwah: The Comedy & Tragedy of Being a Woman
Episode SummaryIn this delightful and thought-provoking episode, author Anuradha Marwah takes us on a journey through her novel, Aunties of Vasant Kunj. Don’t be misled by the title—these women are anything but co...
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Episode 1
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