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The world has turned into a global village which has encouraged people to step across boundaries and settle in continents far away from mother land. However, lacking proper resources to get our favorite things through freight has always been a matter of concern. Here is a unique organization Forward Parcel that’s helping us to resolve the problem. Host: Nikitha 

After the time of Rabindranath Tagore, it's heartening to see some literary genius coming forward to brighten the Bengali Literature. Five of such writers are fondly called as Pancha Pandavas of modern Bengali Literature and Shankha Ghosh is one of them. Ghosh's sensitive poetry has brought the injustice prevailing in the society to light. His choice of theme and expression have always made a huge...

Uma Nuthakki is a passionate reader who perceived the world and different experiences through the window of books. After some time she has decided to create her own writings which have resulted into much acclaimed stories. Here is an interesting conversation with Uma knowing her love for books and the vision behind her popular stories. Host: Surya

Pratighatana is a movie directed by progressive thinker T.Krishna. It stood as a path breaking movie in many aspects. Whether it is the delicately woven subject or the talented actors who turned it into reality… Pratighatana remains in the mind of Telugu Movie lovers and critics even after decades of its release. Here are some interesting things about this movie and its making. Host: Kamal

It’s hard to ignore the works and impact of the literature created by renowned Kannada writer U. R. Ananthamurthy. Whether it is Samskara or Ghatashraddha, his works have created ripples in the society and has led to discussions. UR is hailed to be one of the pioneers of modern kannada literature called as Navya movement. Here is more about this unique author. Host: Varala Anand

Here is the continuation of our interesting talk with renowned author Varala Anand on the occasion of his receiving the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Academy Award for translating the poetry of renowned author Gulzar. Anand is also known for his interesting and path breaking documentaries. In this episode he is going to share his experiences and opinions with translations, film making and writings. H...

Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay is known for his writings based on human emotions and relations. Many of his novels have not only touched millions of readers but were also successfully adapted to the movies. One such movie is Thodikodallu that beautifully depicts various situations that might arise in a family and way to get over them. Here are some interesting facts about the movie. Host: Kamal

Saka Shailaja is a rare personality who not only pursued and succeeded in the profession she love, but also turned that profession as a means of living for hundreds of women around her. Shailaja has now turned into an entrepreneur and is ready to create more sensations. Here is an interesting conversation with her. Host: Nikitha

Sitakant Mahapatra is renowned Odia poet and literary critic. Sitakant belongs to a rare category of poets who has served Indian government as IAS and also continued to be a successful and impactful writer. His notable works include Sabdar Akash, Samudra and Anek Sharat. He was awarded Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith for outstanding contribution to Indian literature. Here is more about this interesti...

Sarada Jammi is a rare personality who has proved that anyone could achieve anything if they are DETERMINED. Whether it was her passion towards classical dance which has driven her in becoming a great dancer or her interest towards rituals that led her in creating a unique identity… the story of Sarada Jammi is worth listening again and again. Host: Rama Iragavarapu

K.Viswanath might be a great director for present generation, but he is more than a celebrity for the people of 1990’s. Viewers used to eagerly wait for his sensational movies. Whether it is a hero with visual impairment or a protagonist from the oppressed society… Viswanath has turned celluloid into a story laboratory. Here is a small effort to remember him.

Mangalya Balam is the remake of a Bengali movie Agni Pariksha based on the novel by Ashapurna Devi. Adopting it to the telugu audience is felt to be difficult. However every person involved in this project has turned this into a huge success. Mangalya Balam has remained as as one of the all time classics in Telugu Movies. Here are more interesting details. Host: Kamal

Varala Anand is a renowned poet in telugu known for his versatile abilities in various fields of literature. From poet to critic… Anand has made a clear impact on Telugu Literature. His love for parallel movies and documentaries too are critically acclaimed. Here is the special interview with Varala Anand on the occasion of his receiving Kendra Sahitya Academy Award for his translation of poems by...

Madhyamavati is one of the important ragas in carnatic music. It is considered to evoke emotions of peace and devotion, and is often performed in the late evening or night. It is considered a very auspicious raga and every Carnatic music concert ends with either a song in Madhyamavati or the ending of the last song is sung in this raga. From keertans to movie songs.. Madhyamavati has given life to...

Jnanpith award winner, Nilmani Phookan has recently passed away leaving a great legacy of literature. Inspired by the symbolism movement of Europe, Nilmani has written sensational works like Surya Heno Nami Ahe Ei Nadiyedi ("The sun is said to come descending by this river"). Nilmani has not only written great poetry in Assamese but also translated world renowned poems into his mother tongue. List...

Aradhana is a 1962 movie in Telugu which has been critically acclaimed for its story and production values. Aradhana has turned Jagapati pictures into one of the successful movie productions and gave new strength to the acting career of ANR. There are lot of interesting things to be shared about this classical movie. Let’s hear them. Host: Kamal

M.T. Vasudevan Nair is one of the outstanding writers who has made huge impact on Indian Literature. His novels depicting the lives and emotions of common men were highly revered by the readers. Fondly known as MT, he has also proved himself as a screenplay writer and film director bagging prestigious awards on the way. Here is a brief sketch on his life. Host: Varala Anand

Maternal Mortality and New Born Mortality is more than a concern for people in developing countries. It is sad that kids who has to walk and laugh for hundred long years are leaving this world quietly. This is why NICE foundation (Neonatal Intensive Care and Emergencies) working to change this situation. Dr. Padmanabh M Reddy, CEO of this foundation is with us to share the inspiration behind the e...

Yamagola… a 1977 fantasy movie was a remake of Bengali move. However many twists and turns were added to match the stature of N.T.R. The movie was a big hit encouraging its remake in Tamil and Hindi. It has also been an inspiration to many other movies based on the same line of a man entering into Hell. Host: Kamal

Shavukaru is a landmark Telugu movies in many ways. It has turned the upcoming stars into celebrities. It has been the stepping stone for the success of Vijaya Productions. Time and again watching Shavukaru shows us how write a screenplay embedding the moral values such as love and gratitude. Let’s know more about this wonderful movie. Host: Kamal

A firm believer in simple living and high thinking, Padma Shri Poet Haldhar Nag’s life allows everyone to think beyond college degrees and primary education. Even after being competent, he keeps himself far from all worldly things. Hailing from Odisha, Haldhar Nag is a well-known folk poet of the ‘Kosli’ language. He was awarded Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, by the Govern...

That was the year 1980 when Movie Halls used to be the main source of entertainment and the common man wished to see heroic acts of his favorite stars on the silver screen. Songs with fast beat and fights devoid of gravity use to win the hearts of the masses. However, Sankarabharanam has changed it all and rewritten the definition of a popular movie. Host: Kamal

Born in Purulia, Mr. Dasgupta started his career as a lecturer in economics. However, he switched to film making in the late 1960s. Right from his first feature film Dooratwa, Buddhadeb received critical acclaim for his films. He won 12 national awards and was twice nominated for the prestigious Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. In 2007, he was given the Golden Athena Award at...

Kalateeta Vyaktulu is a serial that was quite popular during its publication in 1957. It portrayed the characters of independent and brave women. This novel was adapted to celluloid by the prestigious Annapurna Pictures. Stalwarts of Tollywood such as K.Viswanath, Adurti Subbarao, T.Gopichand, D.Madhusudhana Rao has worked for this movie with star casting of ANR, Savithri and Krishna Kumari. So, w...

Bhupen Hazarika might be popular for his unique voice and heart melting songs. But he has many wonderful facets that can’t be ignored. Apart from being a great singer, Bhupen is a music director, director, producer and actor as well. Such unique talent has led him to achieve the status of a legendary singer along with remarkable honours like Dada Saheb Phalke. Let’s listen more about him. Host: Va...