BL Ink https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast en-gb BL Ink podcast This is a podcast channel from the Hindu BusinessLine on books. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b3bb3a66-b52c-11ee-9995-5f2dc9f6af4d/image/18561652-1633951500053-1ec52a2c45da1.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress BL Ink https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast no episodic BL Ink podcast This is a podcast channel from the Hindu BusinessLine on books. BL Ink podcast blink-podcast@outlook.com India's Oil Story -II In 'Unfilled Barrels', journalist Richa Mishra tries to understand why the hunt for oil and gas has been challenging in India, despite strong foundations laid by the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In this reading from her book, she sets the context and also asks the pertinent question that despite the current government setting aggressive targets to bring down the import bill, why does the country continue to be heavily import-dependent. She provides some of the answers in the book. About the Book Unfilled Barrels: India’s Oil Story Richa Mishra Bloomsbury India Rs 580 ; 207 pages ⁠Check out the book on Amazon Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:34:00 -0000 India's Oil Story -II full BL Ink podcast In 'Unfilled Barrels', journalist Richa Mishra tries to understand why the hunt for oil and gas has been challenging in India, despite strong foundations laid by the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In this reading from her book, she sets the context and also asks the pertinent question that despite the current government setting aggressive targets to bring down the import bill, why does the country continue to be heavily import-dependent. She provides some of the answers in the book. About the Book Unfilled Barrels: India’s Oil Story Richa Mishra Bloomsbury India Rs 580 ; 207 pages ⁠Check out the book on Amazon In 'Unfilled Barrels', journalist Richa Mishra tries to understand why the hunt for oil and gas has been challenging in India, despite strong foundations laid by the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In this reading from her book, she sets the context and also asks the pertinent question that despite the current government setting aggressive targets to bring down the import bill, why does the country continue to be heavily import-dependent. She provides some of the answers in the book.

About the Book

Unfilled Barrels: India’s Oil Story

Richa Mishra

Bloomsbury India

Rs 580 ; 207 pages

⁠Check out the book on Amazon

]]> 238 India's Oil Story https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/Indias-Oil-Story-e1gbua6 In 'Unfilled Barrels', journalist Richa Mishra tries to understand why the hunt for oil and gas has been challenging in India, despite strong foundations laid by the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In this reading from her book, she sets the context and also asks the pertinent question that despite the current government setting aggressive targets to bring down the import bill, why does the country continue to be heavily import-dependent. She provides some of the answers in the book. About the Book Unfilled Barrels: India’s Oil Story Richa Mishra Bloomsbury India Rs 580 ; 207 pages Check out the book on Amazon Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:46:30 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>In 'Unfilled Barrels', journalist Richa Mishra tries to understand why the hunt for oil and gas has been challenging in India, despite strong foundations laid by the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In this reading from her book, she sets the context and also asks the pertinent question that despite the current government setting aggressive targets to bring down the import bill, why does the country continue to be heavily import-dependent. She provides some of the answers in the book.</p> <p><strong>About the Book</strong></p> <p><strong>Unfilled Barrels: India’s Oil Story</strong></p> <p>Richa Mishra</p> <p>Bloomsbury India</p> <p>Rs 580 ; 207 pages</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.in/Unfilled-Barrels-Indias-oil-story/dp/9354350127?crid=15PKLM3NX4XP4&amp;keywords=Unfilled+Barrels%3A+India%E2%80%99s+Oil+Story&amp;qid=1648449708&amp;sprefix=unfilled+barrels+india+s+oil+story%2Caps%2C470&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thg0002021-21&amp;linkId=0e15c70e4d52dbdfe577221cb185407f&amp;language=en_IN&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank">Check out the book on Amazon</a></p> In 'Unfilled Barrels', journalist Richa Mishra tries to understand why the hunt for oil and gas has been challenging in India, despite strong foundations laid by the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In this reading from her book, she sets the context and also asks the pertinent question that despite the current government setting aggressive targets to bring down the import bill, why does the country continue to be heavily import-dependent. She provides some of the answers in the book. About the Book Unfilled Barrels: India’s Oil Story Richa Mishra Bloomsbury India Rs 580 ; 207 pages Check out the book on Amazon In 'Unfilled Barrels', journalist Richa Mishra tries to understand why the hunt for oil and gas has been challenging in India, despite strong foundations laid by the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In this reading from her book, she sets the context and also asks the pertinent question that despite the current government setting aggressive targets to bring down the import bill, why does the country continue to be heavily import-dependent. She provides some of the answers in the book.

About the Book

Unfilled Barrels: India’s Oil Story

Richa Mishra

Bloomsbury India

Rs 580 ; 207 pages


Check out the book on Amazon

]]> 238 no Don’t Forget 2004 – Advertising secrets of an impossible election victory https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/Dont-Forget-2004--Advertising-secrets-of-an-impossible-election-victory-e1g105t The Indian National Congress may be looking like a dated party now. But perhaps, it can draw inspiration from its own 2004 election win, when it snatched victory against impossible odds – at a time when the 'India Shining' campaign of the Vajpayee government was going strong. In her book, advertising veteran Jayashree M Sundar gives a minute-by-minute account of the marketing and advertising campaign by Leo Burnett that contributed to one of the most dramatic wins in Indian elections, and which has become a B-school case study. In this podcast, Sundar takes us through the pitch meeting, attended by the likes of Salman Khurshid, Ambika Soni, Ahmed Patel and Motilal Vohra. About the Book Don’t Forget 2004 – Advertising secrets of an impossible election victory. Jayshree M Sundar Vitasta Rs 495; 284 pages Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:50:01 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>The Indian National Congress may be looking like a dated party now. But perhaps, it can draw inspiration from its own 2004 election win, when it snatched victory against impossible odds – at a time when the 'India Shining' campaign of the Vajpayee government was going strong.</p> <p>In her book, advertising veteran <strong>Jayashree M Sundar</strong> gives a minute-by-minute account of the marketing and advertising campaign by Leo Burnett that contributed to one of the most dramatic wins in Indian elections, and which has become a B-school case study. In this podcast, Sundar takes us through the pitch meeting, attended by the likes of Salman Khurshid, Ambika Soni, Ahmed Patel and Motilal Vohra.</p> <p>About the Book</p> <p>Don’t Forget 2004 – Advertising secrets of an impossible election victory.</p> <p>Jayshree M Sundar</p> <p>Vitasta</p> <p>Rs 495; 284 pages</p> The Indian National Congress may be looking like a dated party now. But perhaps, it can draw inspiration from its own 2004 election win, when it snatched victory against impossible odds – at a time when the 'India Shining' campaign of the Vajpayee government was going strong. In her book, advertising veteran Jayashree M Sundar gives a minute-by-minute account of the marketing and advertising campaign by Leo Burnett that contributed to one of the most dramatic wins in Indian elections, and which has become a B-school case study. In this podcast, Sundar takes us through the pitch meeting, attended by the likes of Salman Khurshid, Ambika Soni, Ahmed Patel and Motilal Vohra. About the Book Don’t Forget 2004 – Advertising secrets of an impossible election victory. Jayshree M Sundar Vitasta Rs 495; 284 pages The Indian National Congress may be looking like a dated party now. But perhaps, it can draw inspiration from its own 2004 election win, when it snatched victory against impossible odds – at a time when the 'India Shining' campaign of the Vajpayee government was going strong.

In her book, advertising veteran Jayashree M Sundar gives a minute-by-minute account of the marketing and advertising campaign by Leo Burnett that contributed to one of the most dramatic wins in Indian elections, and which has become a B-school case study. In this podcast, Sundar takes us through the pitch meeting, attended by the likes of Salman Khurshid, Ambika Soni, Ahmed Patel and Motilal Vohra.

About the Book

Don’t Forget 2004 – Advertising secrets of an impossible election victory.

Jayshree M Sundar

Vitasta

Rs 495; 284 pages

]]> 312 no Pitch Perfect: How to create a brand people cannot stop talking about https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/Pitch-Perfect-How-to-create-a-brand-people-cannot-stop-talking-about-e1eh3nh This book by Srimoyi Bhattacharya is a bit of PR (public relations) for PR as she puts it and a handy guide for those starting out in the space of brand communication. In this excerpt she she explains what PR is , how it is misunderstood and sets about detailing how publicists work. Listen in! About the book Pitch Perfect Srimoyi Bhattacharya Penguin Viking Rs 463 (hardcover); 324 pages Check out the book on Amazon Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:24:32 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>This book by Srimoyi Bhattacharya is a bit of PR (public relations) for PR as she puts it and a handy guide for those starting out in the space of brand communication.</p> <p>In this excerpt she she explains what PR is , how it is misunderstood and sets about detailing how publicists work.</p> <p>Listen in!</p> <p><strong>About the book</strong></p> <p>Pitch&nbsp;Perfect</p> <p>Srimoyi Bhattacharya</p> <p>Penguin Viking</p> <p>Rs 463 (hardcover); 324 pages</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.in/Pitch-Perfect-Create-People-Talking/dp/0670094498?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thg0002021-21&amp;linkId=b6b91aac0cf5a0b5af381c7bb147dab6&amp;language=en_IN&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl"><strong>Check out the book on Amazon</strong></a></p> This book by Srimoyi Bhattacharya is a bit of PR (public relations) for PR as she puts it and a handy guide for those starting out in the space of brand communication. In this excerpt she she explains what PR is , how it is misunderstood and sets about detailing how publicists work. Listen in! About the book Pitch Perfect Srimoyi Bhattacharya Penguin Viking Rs 463 (hardcover); 324 pages Check out the book on Amazon This book by Srimoyi Bhattacharya is a bit of PR (public relations) for PR as she puts it and a handy guide for those starting out in the space of brand communication.

In this excerpt she she explains what PR is , how it is misunderstood and sets about detailing how publicists work.

Listen in!

About the book

Pitch Perfect

Srimoyi Bhattacharya

Penguin Viking

Rs 463 (hardcover); 324 pages

Check out the book on Amazon

]]> 252 no The back stage management of NSE https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/The-back-stage-management-of-NSE-e1edhkn In his investigative book –the Market Mafia – Journalist Palak Shah chronicles the scandalous goings on at the exchange, and the rise of  Chitra Ramkrishna. In this excerpt he shares how controversial appointments were made at NSE and her close connection with North Block in Delhi About the Book The Market Mafia: Chronicle of India’s High-Tech Stock Market Scandal & The Cabal That Went Scot-Free. Palak Shah Notion Press Rs 449 (paperback); 238 pages Check out the book on Amazon Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:53:52 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p><strong>In his investigative book –the Market Mafia – Journalist Palak Shah chronicles the scandalous goings on at the exchange, and the rise of&nbsp; Chitra Ramkrishna. In this excerpt he shares how controversial appointments were made at NSE and her close connection with North Block in Delhi</strong></p> <p><u><strong>About the Book</strong></u></p> <p>The Market Mafia: Chronicle of India’s High-Tech Stock Market Scandal &amp; The Cabal That Went Scot-Free.</p> <p>Palak Shah</p> <p>Notion Press</p> <p>Rs 449 (paperback); 238 pages</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.in/Market-Mafia-Chronicle-High-Tech-Scot-Free/dp/1649518471?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thg0002021-21&amp;linkId=098c3d48340493b5b69668210fcb1ad8&amp;language=en_IN&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank"><strong>Check out the book on Amazon</strong></a></p> In his investigative book –the Market Mafia – Journalist Palak Shah chronicles the scandalous goings on at the exchange, and the rise of  Chitra Ramkrishna. In this excerpt he shares how controversial appointments were made at NSE and her close connection with North Block in Delhi About the Book The Market Mafia: Chronicle of India’s High-Tech Stock Market Scandal & The Cabal That Went Scot-Free. Palak Shah Notion Press Rs 449 (paperback); 238 pages Check out the book on Amazon In his investigative book –the Market Mafia – Journalist Palak Shah chronicles the scandalous goings on at the exchange, and the rise of  Chitra Ramkrishna. In this excerpt he shares how controversial appointments were made at NSE and her close connection with North Block in Delhi

About the Book

The Market Mafia: Chronicle of India’s High-Tech Stock Market Scandal & The Cabal That Went Scot-Free.

Palak Shah

Notion Press

Rs 449 (paperback); 238 pages

Check out the book on Amazon

]]> 186 no Book Nook Podcast | The pandemic and the Indian economy https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/Book-Nook-Podcast--The-pandemic-and-the-Indian-economy-e1e9i59 In this podcast public policy analyst Anindya Sengupta, who has co-authored the book ‘Countdown: Can India rebound from the meltdown of the century?’  along with journalist Anshuman Tiwari, shares an excerpt from his book wherein he captures the angst of ordinary tax paying citizens whose finances are hit hard by Covid-19.  At times like these naturally questions arise among citizens why despite the taxes they pay, the healthcare infrastructure in the country remains poor. Using the voice of the ordinary citizen, the book tries to present the economic realities of  budgetary allocation, the country’s balance sheet woes,  public spending, private spending, the unreal behaviour of the stock market and more, as it lays down the need for reforms. Check out the book here Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:18:55 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>In this podcast public policy analyst <em>Anindya Sengupta</em>, who has co-authored the book ‘Countdown: Can India rebound from the meltdown of the century?’&nbsp; along with journalist Anshuman Tiwari, shares an excerpt from his book wherein he captures&nbsp;the angst of ordinary tax paying citizens whose finances are hit hard by Covid-19.&nbsp; At times like these naturally questions arise among citizens why despite the taxes they pay, the healthcare infrastructure in the country remains poor.</p> <p>Using the voice of the ordinary citizen, the book tries to present the economic realities of&nbsp; budgetary allocation, the country’s balance sheet woes, &nbsp;public spending, private spending, the unreal behaviour of the stock market and more, as it lays down the need for reforms.</p> <p>Check out the <a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/B09BG3MPCM?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thg0002021-21&amp;linkId=c7d2d2f5cd49e620166874f6ca3d9e21&amp;language=en_IN&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank"><strong>book here</strong></a></p> In this podcast public policy analyst Anindya Sengupta, who has co-authored the book ‘Countdown: Can India rebound from the meltdown of the century?’  along with journalist Anshuman Tiwari, shares an excerpt from his book wherein he captures the angst of ordinary tax paying citizens whose finances are hit hard by Covid-19.  At times like these naturally questions arise among citizens why despite the taxes they pay, the healthcare infrastructure in the country remains poor. Using the voice of the ordinary citizen, the book tries to present the economic realities of  budgetary allocation, the country’s balance sheet woes,  public spending, private spending, the unreal behaviour of the stock market and more, as it lays down the need for reforms. Check out the book here In this podcast public policy analyst Anindya Sengupta, who has co-authored the book ‘Countdown: Can India rebound from the meltdown of the century?’  along with journalist Anshuman Tiwari, shares an excerpt from his book wherein he captures the angst of ordinary tax paying citizens whose finances are hit hard by Covid-19.  At times like these naturally questions arise among citizens why despite the taxes they pay, the healthcare infrastructure in the country remains poor.

Using the voice of the ordinary citizen, the book tries to present the economic realities of  budgetary allocation, the country’s balance sheet woes,  public spending, private spending, the unreal behaviour of the stock market and more, as it lays down the need for reforms.

Check out the book here

]]> 176 no Different Strokes https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/Different-Strokes-e1crjgn In  'Why Don't You Write Something I Might Read', well-known sports writer Suresh Menon shares his passion for literature. The thoughtful, witty collection of essays about writers and books  spans continents and generations. In this extract , Menon  shares how several literary icons have written on sports but seldom has the reverse happened. This is a book for people who like to read and know things as well as people who don't like to read but may realise what fun it is. Check out the book on Amazon Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:39:45 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>In&nbsp; 'Why Don't You Write Something I Might Read', well-known sports writer Suresh Menon shares his passion for literature. The thoughtful, witty collection of essays about writers and books&nbsp; spans continents and generations. In this extract , Menon&nbsp; shares how several literary icons have written on sports but seldom has the reverse happened. This is a book for people who like to read and know things as well as people who don't like to read but may realise&nbsp;what fun it is.</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.in/dont-write-something-might-read/dp/9391234593?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thg0002021-21&amp;linkId=ca7745b3dcead6220b572b7fbfe0ce62&amp;language=en_IN&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Check out the book on Amazon</a></p> <p><br></p> In  'Why Don't You Write Something I Might Read', well-known sports writer Suresh Menon shares his passion for literature. The thoughtful, witty collection of essays about writers and books  spans continents and generations. In this extract , Menon  shares how several literary icons have written on sports but seldom has the reverse happened. This is a book for people who like to read and know things as well as people who don't like to read but may realise what fun it is. Check out the book on Amazon In  'Why Don't You Write Something I Might Read', well-known sports writer Suresh Menon shares his passion for literature. The thoughtful, witty collection of essays about writers and books  spans continents and generations. In this extract , Menon  shares how several literary icons have written on sports but seldom has the reverse happened. This is a book for people who like to read and know things as well as people who don't like to read but may realise what fun it is.

Check out the book on Amazon


]]> 193 no The ESG imperative https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/The-ESG-imperative-e1cg66m Mukund Rajan, chairman of ECube Investment Advisors Private Limited, which focusses on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues in India, in his book Outlast, co-authored with Col. Rajeev Kumar, argues that organisations can no more focus on their self-interest but have to look at the well-being of the environment in which they operate and the society they interact with.  In this podcast, he focuses on the pressures for change for companies and how the age of responsibility is well upon us. About the Book Outlast; How ESG can benefit your business. Mukund Rajan, Col. Rajeev Kumar Published: Harper Business Pages: 488 Rs 637 Check out the book on Amazon Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:37:40 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p><strong>Mukund Rajan, </strong>chairman of ECube Investment Advisors Private Limited, which focusses on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues in India, in his book Outlast, co-authored with Col. Rajeev Kumar, argues that organisations can no more focus on their self-interest but have to look at the well-being of the environment in which they operate and the society they interact with.&nbsp; In this podcast, he focuses on the pressures for change for companies and how the age of responsibility is well upon us.</p> <p>About the Book</p> <p><strong>Outlast; How ESG can benefit your business. Mukund Rajan, Col. Rajeev Kumar</strong></p> <p><strong>Published: Harper Business</strong></p> <p><strong>Pages: 488 Rs 637</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.in/Outlast-How-Benefit-Your-Business/dp/9354892124?keywords=Outlast%3A+How+ESG+can+benefit+your+business&amp;qid=1641276804&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thg0002021-21&amp;linkId=2f2ae0406094ae17a8467df97190cc6f&amp;language=en_IN&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank"><strong>Check out the book on Amazon</strong></a></p> Mukund Rajan, chairman of ECube Investment Advisors Private Limited, which focusses on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues in India, in his book Outlast, co-authored with Col. Rajeev Kumar, argues that organisations can no more focus on their self-interest but have to look at the well-being of the environment in which they operate and the society they interact with.  In this podcast, he focuses on the pressures for change for companies and how the age of responsibility is well upon us. About the Book Outlast; How ESG can benefit your business. Mukund Rajan, Col. Rajeev Kumar Published: Harper Business Pages: 488 Rs 637 Check out the book on Amazon Mukund Rajan, chairman of ECube Investment Advisors Private Limited, which focusses on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues in India, in his book Outlast, co-authored with Col. Rajeev Kumar, argues that organisations can no more focus on their self-interest but have to look at the well-being of the environment in which they operate and the society they interact with.  In this podcast, he focuses on the pressures for change for companies and how the age of responsibility is well upon us.

About the Book

Outlast; How ESG can benefit your business. Mukund Rajan, Col. Rajeev Kumar

Published: Harper Business

Pages: 488 Rs 637

Check out the book on Amazon

]]> 229 no A love letter to brands of a bygone era https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/A-love-letter-to-brands-of-a-bygone-era-e1b9179 Ramya Ramamurthy's Branded in History delves into the fascinating story of how colonial Indian brands - both home grown and foreign - were produced, distributed, and marketed between 1847 and 1947, a time when branding as a concept was still in its infancy. In this podcast, she reads an excerpt from a section on a vintage beauty product Afghan Snow, its origins and how it set marketing standards for the day. Listen in! Check out the book on Amazon Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:06:30 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>Ramya Ramamurthy's Branded in History delves into the fascinating story of how colonial Indian brands - both home grown and foreign - were produced, distributed, and marketed between 1847 and 1947, a time when branding as a concept was still in its infancy.</p> <p>In this podcast, she reads an excerpt from a section on a vintage beauty product Afghan Snow, its origins and how it set marketing standards for the day.</p> <p>Listen in!</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.in/Branded-History-Marketing-Lessons-Vintage/dp/9388322681?qid=1638688430&amp;refinements=p_27%3ARamya+Ramamurthy&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thg0002021-21&amp;linkId=e836a4bfef8087db9cb7fe12f84c35a7&amp;language=en_IN&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Check out the book on Amazon</a></p> Ramya Ramamurthy's Branded in History delves into the fascinating story of how colonial Indian brands - both home grown and foreign - were produced, distributed, and marketed between 1847 and 1947, a time when branding as a concept was still in its infancy. In this podcast, she reads an excerpt from a section on a vintage beauty product Afghan Snow, its origins and how it set marketing standards for the day. Listen in! Check out the book on Amazon Ramya Ramamurthy's Branded in History delves into the fascinating story of how colonial Indian brands - both home grown and foreign - were produced, distributed, and marketed between 1847 and 1947, a time when branding as a concept was still in its infancy.

In this podcast, she reads an excerpt from a section on a vintage beauty product Afghan Snow, its origins and how it set marketing standards for the day.

Listen in!

Check out the book on Amazon

]]> 314 no The perilous return to home https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/The-perilous-return-to-home-e1avjjr Soon after the first lockdown was announced in India in 2020, who can forget the poignant sight of countless migrants making their way back home to their native villages, hanging on trucks, trains, whatever means they could find. In her fictional work, Homebound, Puja Changoiwala, captures the pathos of this exodus through the deeply moving story of young Meher, living in Dharavi. As Covid-19 cases in the Mumbai slum soar, Meher and her family realize they have no choice but to leave for their village in Rajasthan. In this podcast, Changoiwala shares a vignette from their journey, negotiating borders. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:40:02 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>Soon after the first lockdown was announced in India in 2020, who can forget the poignant sight of countless migrants making their way back home to their native villages, hanging on trucks, trains, whatever means they could find.</p> <p><br> In her fictional work, Homebound, Puja Changoiwala, captures the pathos of this exodus through the deeply moving story of young Meher, living in Dharavi. As Covid-19 cases in the Mumbai slum soar, Meher and her family realize they have no choice but to leave for their village in Rajasthan.<br> In this podcast, Changoiwala shares a vignette from their journey, negotiating borders.</p> Soon after the first lockdown was announced in India in 2020, who can forget the poignant sight of countless migrants making their way back home to their native villages, hanging on trucks, trains, whatever means they could find. In her fictional work, Homebound, Puja Changoiwala, captures the pathos of this exodus through the deeply moving story of young Meher, living in Dharavi. As Covid-19 cases in the Mumbai slum soar, Meher and her family realize they have no choice but to leave for their village in Rajasthan. In this podcast, Changoiwala shares a vignette from their journey, negotiating borders. Soon after the first lockdown was announced in India in 2020, who can forget the poignant sight of countless migrants making their way back home to their native villages, hanging on trucks, trains, whatever means they could find.


In her fictional work, Homebound, Puja Changoiwala, captures the pathos of this exodus through the deeply moving story of young Meher, living in Dharavi. As Covid-19 cases in the Mumbai slum soar, Meher and her family realize they have no choice but to leave for their village in Rajasthan.
In this podcast, Changoiwala shares a vignette from their journey, negotiating borders.

]]> 304 no The origin story of Uttar Pradesh https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/The-origin-story-of-Uttar-Pradesh-e1adoif Author Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan takes one on the Journey of the formation of India's most populous state -Uttar Pradesh. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:01:05 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>Author Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan takes one on the Journey of the formation of India's most populous state -Uttar Pradesh.</p> Author Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan takes one on the Journey of the formation of India's most populous state -Uttar Pradesh. Author Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan takes one on the Journey of the formation of India's most populous state -Uttar Pradesh.

]]> 270 no Legendary cricketing tales https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/Legendary-cricketing-tales-e19qgb7 Well-known cricket writer Ayaz Memon anchors an anthology of the best writing on cricket over the years.  Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:25:47 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>Well-known cricket writer Ayaz Memon anchors an anthology of the best writing on cricket over the years.&nbsp;</p> Well-known cricket writer Ayaz Memon anchors an anthology of the best writing on cricket over the years.  Well-known cricket writer Ayaz Memon anchors an anthology of the best writing on cricket over the years. 

]]> 459 no Economic aspirations of Indian millennials https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/Economic-aspirations-of-Indian-millennials-e19h7gq Vivan Marwaha, author of "What Millennials Want", published by Penguin Random House, reads an extract about the zeitgeist of economic insecurity and its direct and indirect consequences, looming large over the lives of Indian millennials. Read the review here Sat, 30 Oct 2021 07:29:38 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>Vivan Marwaha, author of <em><strong>"What Millennials Want"</strong></em>, published by Penguin Random House, reads an extract about the zeitgeist of economic insecurity and its direct and indirect consequences, looming large over the lives of Indian millennials.</p> <p>Read the review <a href="https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/books/reviews/General/a-generation-caught-at-the-cusp-of-indias-transformation/article37149575.ece" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> Vivan Marwaha, author of "What Millennials Want", published by Penguin Random House, reads an extract about the zeitgeist of economic insecurity and its direct and indirect consequences, looming large over the lives of Indian millennials. Read the review here Vivan Marwaha, author of "What Millennials Want", published by Penguin Random House, reads an extract about the zeitgeist of economic insecurity and its direct and indirect consequences, looming large over the lives of Indian millennials.

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]]> 206 no How technology will impact everything financial https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/How-technology-will-impact-everything-financial-e18qpre In this podcast, economist Eswar Prasad says the era of cash may be coming to an end and will see the rise of central bank digital currencies. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:12:49 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>In this podcast, economist Eswar Prasad says the era of cash may be coming to an end and will see the rise of central bank digital currencies.</p> In this podcast, economist Eswar Prasad says the era of cash may be coming to an end and will see the rise of central bank digital currencies. In this podcast, economist Eswar Prasad says the era of cash may be coming to an end and will see the rise of central bank digital currencies.

]]> 254 no A Spinner’s Saga https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/A-Spinners-Saga-e18orlh Bishan Singh Bedi bowled with grace and guile to become a legend on the cricketing field. Former Delhi cricketer Venkat Sundaram has put together a loving tribute to the left-arm orthodox spinner on his 75th birthday with contributions from many greats. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:10:14 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p><strong>Bishan Singh Bedi bowled with grace and guile to become a legend on the cricketing field. Former Delhi cricketer Venkat Sundaram has put together a loving tribute to the left-arm orthodox spinner on his 75th birthday with contributions from many greats.</strong></p> Bishan Singh Bedi bowled with grace and guile to become a legend on the cricketing field. Former Delhi cricketer Venkat Sundaram has put together a loving tribute to the left-arm orthodox spinner on his 75th birthday with contributions from many greats. Bishan Singh Bedi bowled with grace and guile to become a legend on the cricketing field. Former Delhi cricketer Venkat Sundaram has put together a loving tribute to the left-arm orthodox spinner on his 75th birthday with contributions from many greats.

]]> 147 no A flight into the pages of history https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/A-flight-into-the-pages-of-history-e18lskn Harish Bhat, author of #TataStories, takes us on a nostalgic journey into the creation of the Air India Maharajah. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:58:15 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>Harish Bhat, author of #TataStories, takes us on a nostalgic journey into the creation of the Air India Maharajah.</p> Harish Bhat, author of #TataStories, takes us on a nostalgic journey into the creation of the Air India Maharajah. Harish Bhat, author of #TataStories, takes us on a nostalgic journey into the creation of the Air India Maharajah.

]]> 123 no A New Age of Shakti https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bl-ink-podcast/episodes/A-New-Age-of-Shakti-e18k8me In her book Powerful: The Indian Woman's Guide to Unlocking Her Full Potential, author Nirupama Subramanian - a leadership development consultant - shares how women can reclaim power. Becoming powerful is about a personal transformation, she says. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:25:15 -0000 full BL Ink podcast <p>In her book <em>Powerful: The Indian Woman's Guide to Unlocking Her Full Potential,</em> author Nirupama Subramanian - a leadership development consultant - shares how women can reclaim power. Becoming powerful is about a personal transformation, she says.</p> In her book Powerful: The Indian Woman's Guide to Unlocking Her Full Potential, author Nirupama Subramanian - a leadership development consultant - shares how women can reclaim power. Becoming powerful is about a personal transformation, she says. In her book Powerful: The Indian Woman's Guide to Unlocking Her Full Potential, author Nirupama Subramanian - a leadership development consultant - shares how women can reclaim power. Becoming powerful is about a personal transformation, she says.

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