A Book A Day - A Literary Podcast from India

Death by Sadhguru | Bookcast #73 16.02.2021 11:23 ↓

In his book Death, An Inside Your Story, Indian mystic Sadhguru explores the subject which we generally consider very dark. I read a few passages from the book.

Buddhist Meditations: Samatha and Vipassana | Bookcast #72 15.02.2021 11:57 ↓

Two of the popular Buddist meditation techniques - Samatha and Vipassana - provide a great opportunity to train one's mind. Let's learn about them.

Man, Symbols and Dreams by Carl Jung | Bookcast #71 14.02.2021 18:09 ↓

Carl Jung in his final work Man and His Symbols provides some interesting explanations which hold key to his other works. I read a few passages for you.

Jinnah by Ishtiaq Ahmed | Bookcast #70 13.02.2021 24:52 ↓

Pakistan's founder Mohammed Ali Jinnah has been a much talked about figure in the subcontinent history. A recent book explores his life a little more.

Taliban in Afghanistan | Bookcast #69 12.02.2021 22:12 ↓

What does the literature say about the origin and ideology of Taliban? How does impact the life in Afghanistan? I read a few passages from a book on the subject.

The Madness of Crowds by Douglas Murray | Bookcast #68 11.02.2021 16:32 ↓

Douglas Murray's recent book which talks about the madness prevalent in our society has become a huge hit. I read a few pages from the book.

Stories from India: The Caste | Bookcast #67 10.02.2021 8:46 ↓

In this short story, I will bring your attention to the lower castes of Hindus in India.

Stories from India: The Monsoon | Bookcast #66 09.02.2021 5:07 ↓

A lot has been written on Indian monsoons. I share a short piece with you.

Benedict Anderson on Nationalism (Imagined Communities) | Bookcast #65 08.02.2021 7:58 ↓

I read out a few excerpts from this wonderful book.

Introduction to Zen (Buddhism) | Bookcast #64 07.02.2021 7:49 ↓

I briefly explain the idea of Zen through the words of Zen masters.

Tagore on (Indian) Nationalism | Bookcast #63 06.02.2021 15:19 ↓

Rabindranath Tagore, the great Indian writer, had quite strong views on Nationalism. I read a few passages from his writings.

Aryan Invasion/Migration Theory | Bookcast #62 05.02.2021 10:43 ↓

Is the Aryan Invasion Theory a myth or plain truth? I explore some literature on the subject.

Sigmund Freud on Psychoanalysis | Bookcast #61 04.02.2021 13:59 ↓

Psychoanalysis introduced by the founder of the subject himself.

Travels in India by Pankaj Mishra | Bookcast #60 03.02.2021 11:39 ↓

Pankaj Mishra wrote his first book in 1995 where he described his travel experiences in the small-towns of India. I read through some of the pages.

Thomas Sowell on Race | Bookcast #59 02.02.2021 17:41 ↓

What does one of the brightest mind on earth has to say on Race? Let's find out.

Understanding Myanmar (Burma) Crisis | Bookcast #58 01.02.2021 11:16 ↓

There was a military coup in Myanmar today. What's the story behind? Let's explore that from the pages of history.

Franz Kafka's Short Notes | Bookcast #57 31.01.2021 7:15 ↓

Franz Kafka left behind a large repository of unpublished works which deserve to be read. I read a few really short pieces here.

The Meaning of Art by Herbert Read | Bookcast #56 30.01.2021 7:52 ↓

What is Art really? This book by Herbert Read provides some answers.

Kamasutra on Kissing | Bookcast #54 28.01.2021 10:20 ↓

Kamasutra is a treasure when it comes to learning intimacy. I read the chapter on kissing.

Train to Pakistan | Bookcast #53 28.01.2021 13:43 ↓

Khushwant Singh's much acclaimed novel still carries a lot of value. I read the first few pages.

Mahatma Gandhi on Ahimsa | Bookcast #52 27.01.2021 11:06 ↓

Mahatma Gandhi's principle of non-violence in his own words.

Alain de Botton on Status Anxiety | Bookcast #51 26.01.2021 5:38 ↓

I read out excerpts from Alain de Botton's bestselling book Status Anxiety.

Shortest Funniest Stories | Bookcast #50 25.01.2021 5:16 ↓

In the 50th episode, I bring you some funny short-stories from a book called The Book of Heroic Failures.

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost | Bookcast #49 24.01.2021 1:38 ↓

The two roads diverged and which one did I take? Let's recite this beautiful poem.

The Story of First World War | Bookcast #48 24.01.2021 10:31 ↓

It's very hard to give a brief idea of this huge event but I try my best.