About the Book: Based on the true World War II story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris, The Paris Library is a story of romance, friendship, family, and the power of literature to bring us together. It is a moving and unforgettable “ode to the importance of libraries, books, and the human connections […]
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About the Book: Eaton engages with the interaction between two “transregional” worlds, a “Sanskrit” world and a “Persianate” one, showing that what we call “Indian” today is a blend of several cultures and sub-cultures. What emerges is the portrait of a social landscape at an economic and cultural level rather than a political history of kings, kingdoms and […]
The Ivory Throne by Manu Pillai. Presenter : Shanti Menon About the Book: Manu S. Pillai’s first book, published when he was 26 years old, won the 2016 Tata Prize for best first work of non-fiction and the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar. Against a backdrop of the expansion of colonialism, the slow erosion of […]
ABOUT THE PROGRAM The program is conceived as a celebration of Nida Fazli's work and vision; our tribute to a prolific writer who changed the idiom and tone of Urdu poetry. Nasima and Ruksana will take us through the life and times of Nida Fazli - his philosophy and inspirations, his struggles and successes. The […]
ABOUT THE PROGRAM This program is the first in a series of 5 Episodes on the idyllic Bhor Ghat section of the railways (Mumbai Pune sector) that most of us have travelled but never really thought about. When was it built? What were the challenges? How was it constructed? And by whom? The first episode […]
About the Play: A subtle and profound play, The Cherry Orchard is Chekhov's masterpiece. With unforgettable characters, a quirky sense of humour and a very distinct atmosphere, this is a mood play that lingers in your mind. It reflects the situation in pre-Revolution Russia. About the Author: Anton Chekhov's name is among the most respected and well […]
The Trial by Franz Kafka About the Author: Born in Prague, Franz Kafka (1883 – 1924) is known for his evocation of the atmosphere of dread and anxiety. He fuses elements of realism and the fantastic in his writing. About the Book: One of his best known works, The Trial tells the story of Josef K., a man arrested and prosecuted by a remote, inaccessible authority, with the nature of his crime revealed neither to him […]
The Diamond Cutter by Michael Roach About the Book: With a unique combination of ancient and contemporary wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, The Diamond Cutter presents readers with empowering strategies for success in their work and personal lives. About the Author:, a teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, gives fresh insight into ancient wisdom by using […]
