Books and Beyond with Bound
Welcome to India’s No. 1 book podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover the stories behind some of the best-written books of our time. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, and insecurities to publishing journeys. And how these books shape our lives and worldview today.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 174
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
5.40 Rheea & Gargi: Women Who Defy All Odds To Get What They Want
5.39 Radhika Iyengar: Life Among The Dead in Banaras
What is it like burning bodies amidst raging fires every day? Who are the corpse-burners and the owners of the “sacred fire”?
In this episode, Tara speaks to Radhika Iyengar, author of “Fire On The Ga…
5.38 Aditi & Shivalik: Unheard Stories From The Indian Army
In this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Ind…
5.37 Anirudh Kanisetti: Unearthing the Untapped History of South India
Does history give you goosebumps? Specifically, history that explores the minds of kings and uncovers hidden stories of little-known queens?
In this episode, Tara and Michelle venture into the ancient…
5.36 Vivek Shanbhag: Decoding Sakina’s Kiss, Ghachar Ghochar & Kannada Literature
How do you create a family drama embroiled in suspense?
In this episode, Tara and Michelle uncover the nuances of writing a thriller with Vivek Shanbhag. We delve into how he navigates the minefield…
5.35 Nadeem Zaman: Meet The Great Gatsby of Bangladesh
What ugly truths lie behind the carefully curated social circles in Dhaka’s high society?
In this episode, Tara and Michelle converse with Nadeem Zaman, author of “The Inheritors”, as he talks about …
5.34 Hussain Zaidi: Capturing Criminals With India’s Biggest Crime Writer
What does it take for a national hero to be deemed a deadly criminal?
Join your host Michelle, as she dives into conversation with Hussain Zaidi, author of “R.A.W. Hitman: The Real Story of Agent Lima…
5.33 Mehak Goyal: A Debut Poetry Collection Finds A Traditional Publisher
Is our worth as women determined by our ability to make rotis? In this episode, we delve into the nuances of writing mainstream feminist poetry in India!
Join Tara and Michelle as they talk to Mehak G…
5.32 Neeraj Kumar: Corruption at the Grassroots Level in Indian Cricket
What would you do if you discovered your favourite sport, which is almost a religion in this country, is rife with corruption?
Join your hosts Tara and Michelle as they unravel the shocking story of …
5.31 Ranjana Kaul: Why I Decided To Translate My Grandmother’s Book Into English
Imagine discovering surprisingly progressive stories from the 19th century, all written by your grandmother!
In this episode, we'll introduce you to Ranjana Kaul and her passionate endeavour to do jus…
5.30 Ameer Shahul: How a Global Corporation Poisoned Kodaikanal
How would you react if you found out that your employer was poisoning you and your community with a deadly substance?
Join your hosts Tara and Michelle as they unravel the astonishing story of "Heavy …
5.29 Shastri & Jai: Redefining Gender Stereotypes in Indian Diasporic Writing
5.28 Manish Gaekwad: My Mother was the Last Courtesan
What does it take to write a memoir of your mother, who was a courtesan in a changing India? Did Manish’s relationship with his mother color his own narration of her life story? Did he leave out bits…
5.27 Srinath Rao: Inside the Life of a Crime Reporter in Mumbai
What mysteries lie beneath ‘Meow Meow’ — one of Mumbai’s biggest drug scandals?
Join Michelle and Tara for a thrilling episode of Books and Beyond with stellar crime reporter Srinath Rao as he takes …
5.26 Catherine & Nandini: Bringing South-Indian Epics to the World
In this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Ind…
5.25 Nidhi & Reshmi: Active Ageing- Living Life Without a Pause
Does life have to come to a halt once you touch 60?
Join Michelle and Tara in conversation with Nidhi Chawla and Reshmi Chakraborty about their book ‘Rethink Ageing: Lessons in Ageing from the Older …
5.24 Tejaswini Apte-Rahm: Time Travel to Bombay's Silent Film Era
What secrets lie behind the silences of Bombay’s silent films?
Join Michelle in conversation with Tejaswini Apte-Rahm about her book ‘The Secret of More’, as she learns about previously unrevealed sec…
5.23 Tara & Michelle: Mythology: What differentiates blockbusters from flops
Tara and Michelle discuss which "myths" changed the way they view the world, and which left no impression on them at all. In this episode, they cover the reason behind the unfailing popularity of myt…
5.22 Chitra Divakaruni: Meet Phenomenal Indian Women Through Partition, Migration, and Mythology
Find out the nuances of writing feminist mythological retellings and historical fiction from the master storyteller, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni!
Join Tara and Michelle as they talk to her about her i…
5.21 Yashodhara & Aruna: An exclusive peek into an inclusive Indian therapy room
Find out what happens when two psychologists unite to pen down stories from within the therapy room!
Join Tara and Michelle in conversation with Yashodhara and Aruna about their book ‘And How Do You…