Prem Rao : Stories from a Story Teller

Our hard-earned money is so important to each one of us. When we see investments made with that hard-earned money in the stock market go down the drain, it makes you angry and frustrated. The stock markets react depending on multiple macro and micro economic factors. A default by a giant conglomerate on its re-payments, and the consequences that flow from this, can send shivers down the back of th...

Your website is the window to the world for your organisation or business. Visitors- customers, potential customers, or anyone else, form impressions of your organisation- favorable or otherwise- based on their individual experiences at your website. Those who found their visit useful, are likely to return. Those who didn't are likely to leave- and not come back!l The world has changed substantial...

"Titanic" was the most luxurious ship of her time. She was designed to be unsinkable but sank in her maiden voyage. Although her sinking took place in 1912, even now that calamity is remembered whenever we talk of the seas. This book reveals the story of the "Titanic", how she was built, and what happened on that fateful night.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Tiffin" by Rukmini Srinivas, is a beautifully scripted book that will brings back huge amounts of nostalgia with its offering of family tales and Indian recipes. It is almost autobiographical in that the author, called "Rukka" by her family and friends, allows you to peep into her house and meet various members of her family, and her friends. You get, through her writing, to experience the places...

"Strangers" is yet another psychological thriller by Sunday Times best selling author C L Taylor. She spins an interesting plot which holds you spell bound. The stories of the three main characters in the book are skillfully woven together to make very interesting reading. Each of them does not really know the other, though they are brought together in a gripping climax. Highly recommended if, lik...

Although it took place nearly 75 years ago, many believe we in india still bear the scars and after effects of the Partition of India in 1947. You will know that this traumatic event tore the undivided India during the British Raj into two independent nations: India and Pakistan. Dr Madhav Godbole, is a seasoned Civil Servant who held many responsible positions including that of the Union Home Sec...

On his 95 th birth centenary, I share memories of my Dad to whom I owe so much including a life long passion for cricket. I also speak of some of his cricketing heroes and of cricket in the Old Madras- in the 1940s. Of Triplicane and Cheapauk, of C P Johnstone and A G Ram Singh, all inter twined in the rich legacy of cricket in Madras, now, of course, known as Chennai.  Hosted on Acast....

If you are looking for light reading, seeking stories set in India, you should read, " Bifocals And A Walking Stick" by M Gopalkrishna Bhat. This is a  delightful collection of essays which captures different facets of life in India, largely set in Mumbai and Mangaluru. The author uses his keen skills of observation and his ready wit to describe real life situations which most of us come acro...

A fascinating publication that captures the looks and thoughts of people at large in the The Big Apple, that ever bustling epitome of cosmopolitan urban life: New York City. Brandon Stanton's amazing creation resides at the intersection of writing and photography. For the reader, this makes for very interesting reading apart from viewing the extremely engaging images of people who make up slices o...

Harry Flashman, the bully who was expelled from Rugby in "Tom Brown's Schooldays" would have faded away into oblivion had it not been for George MacDonald Fraser! His adventures in different parts of the British Empire and beyond are captured in 12 novels written by Fraser from 1969 to 2005. As writers, we must admire Fraser's ingenious use of the "Flashman Papers" - a series of diaries- which pro...

An interesting debut novel about the mental problems faced by a young lady. The author makes innovative use of a diary to move the story forward. This diary, maintained by the young lady, provides insights into her mind to her psychiatrist. Ms. Lalwani captures your interest all through her story, finishing strongly with an unexpected twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Names of people, like other facets of different cultures, make for fascinating stories! My light hearted reminiscences of a few names that have resulted in some amount of embarrassment for their owners - and a lot of laughter for others- in the United States and in India.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The query letter and indeed the whole process of querying, often determines whether your book project remains a dream or gets to see the light of day by being published. Remember the world of book publishing is both crowded and competitive.    I share some tips on querying in this podcast which I am sure will benefit the budding writer, eager to get his/her book published.  Hosted o...

A tribute to a much-loved teacher, Mrs May Enos, who taught for decades at The Lawrence School, Lovedale. Recently, she celebrated her 100th birthday. Many of us who were taught by her as young kids in the Prep School remember her as vividly as we did all those decades ago.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Those who have been through grief will readily relate to the story as will children who live far away from their old parents. The story is centred around the passing away of the author's Amma, her beloved mother.  Uma Girish is very good at her descriptions about things and people around her.  She knows how to maintain a charming, deft touch of humour to off set the tragic moments in her...

"One Man's Fight for the Truth about the Jallianwala Massacre" is an excellent summary of the book I review, "The Case That Shook The Empire" by Raghu and Pushpa Palat. This is the hitherto little-known but fascinating story of Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, (1857-1934) who was a towering personality of his times. He was one of the early stalwarts of the Indian National Congress and served as its Pres...

A personal tribute to a friend - of 48 years standing- who passed away one year ago, on August 19, 2020. Dr M S Rau, PhD or Mylarapu Shyamsunder Rau was my classmate at The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) in Jamshedpur from 1972-74 and a close friend since then. So many memories from those carefree student years flood my mind and then I realize he is no more with us.  A small tribute...

India gained Independence in 1947 at a great cost. The Partition of India did not affect people in every region equally. The irony is that while most did not face any hardship due the Partition, for others it changed their lives forever. They had to live with the bitter memories of the traumatic events that took place when India was divided into two countries by the departing British. Many books h...

Lovers of dogs can't miss this one! A charming story of how a stray foxhound - who was given the name Pat-  entered the lives of the Borlands and what followed from then on. Borland's delightful descriptions of nature, the bond between man and dog, and the simplicity of life in the 1950's touches your heart, even as you read the book 60 years after it was first published.  Hosted on Acas...

Described as the Leadership Playbook of Silcon Valley’s Bill Campbell, this is the story of the legendary leadership coach. The authors - Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle- speak from personal experience. They knew him well being top executives of Google who were amongst the many successful executives to have been coached by Campbell. You gain valuable insights not only into many le...

The enigmatic and dynamic Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was one of the India's greatest leaders. He founded his Indian National Army during the Second World War and allied himself with the Japanese to fight for India's independence from the British. But what became of Bose at the end of the War?  Kingshuk Nag's book, "Netaji: Living Dangerously" published in 2016, describes his story. A &nb...

The fascinating story of The Man Who Never Was. One of the great successes of British Naval Intelligence in the Second Word War. The "truth is stranger than fiction" story of Major William Martin, Royal Marines. Of how it affected the German plans to defend Fortress Europe and how it paved the way for the Allied landings in Sicily in 1943. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

The absorbing and entertaining story of the triumphs and travails of a practicing gynaecologist spanning several continents. Written with a deft touch of humor and lots of candor. Dr Usha Mohan speaks from her heart about what made her take to the medical profession, the interesting cases she had to deal with, and her steadfast determination to live - and fully enjoy- life on her terms. Hosted on...

"Jerusalema". The story of an amazing song that took- and is still taking- a Covid 19 pandemic struck world -by storm. Millions around the world have danced to this song released in December 2019. It is composed by South African RJ and musician, Master KG and sung by his sister Noncebo Zikode. This podcast is about this song with its magical foot tapping beats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

If you are interested in spy thrillers, you will like this true story of George Blake, the Soviet double agent during the days of the Cold War. He worked for the SIS, Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, more commonly known as MI 6, but at the same time spied for the Russians.  " Spies, Lies, And Exile" by Simon Kuper is the life story of George Blake, who at one time, was considered the mo...