The Literature Lounge
Episodes
Writing on Womanhood, Desire & Identity | The Literature Lounge
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, Rochelle Potkar — poet, fiction writer and author of The D’Costa Family — reflects on the creative jou...
History, Memory & Rebellion | The Literature Lounge
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew — author of the debut novel The Remnants of Rebellion — shares the remarkable jou...
Why “Playing Safe” Is the Biggest Career Mistake | The Literature Lounge
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, Anisha Motwani — a leader and co-author of the book, She Storms the Norm, reflects on her journey of more ...
How Patriarchy Shapes Women’s Health & Illness | Dr. Shalini Mullick | The Literature Lounge
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Literature Lounge, Dr. Shalini Mullick — author of One More Chapter, pathologist, and mentor — explores the inters...
From Sleeping Hungry to Writing Bollywood History | Sameer Anjaan | The Literature Lounge
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Literature Lounge, legendary Bollywood lyricist Sameer Anjaan reveals the real story behind the songs that defined a g...
The Longest Criminal Trial in British India | The Literature Lounge
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, journalist and author Dan Morrison explores one of colonial India’s most disturbing and forgotten true cri...
How Smartphones Quietly Changed Indian Politics | Herjinder Singh Sahni | The Literature Lounge
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, journalist and author Herjinder Singh Sahni unpacks how technology quietly rewired Indian politics — long ...
The Truth About Selling Books in the Digital Age | The Literature Lounge
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, Mohit Batra, third-generation bookseller and the mind behind Jaipur’s iconic Rajat Book Corner, speaks abo...
Preethi Monga
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Support the PodcastIf this conversation stayed with you, share it with someone who believes stories are meant to be questioned—not just inherited.Su...
Why Children’s Books Are for Parents Too | Aanchal Bedi | The Literature Lounge
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, children’s author Aanchal Bedi, author of A Day Full of Possibilities, speaks about why children’s stori...
The Forgotten Feminism of Indian Mythology | Eika Chaturvedi Banerjee |The Literature Lounge
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, author of ‘Tales of the Panchkanya’, Eika Chaturvedi Bannerjee, talks about the rich tapestry of feminin...
The Gita in Daily Life: Richa Tilokani on Mindset, Work & Balance | The Literature Lounge
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Literature Lounge is a quiet yet powerful reflection on work, leadership, and inner discipline.In a deeply thoughtful conversation...
Order vs. Justice: A Top Cop's Battle from Nagaland to the Supreme Court | The Literature Lounge
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Literature Lounge is a raw examination of duty, conflict, and conscience.Join us for an exclusive conversation with Shri Prakash S...
Decoding the Narrative: Umesh Upadhyay on Western Media Bias & India's Untold Story | The Literature Lounge
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Literature Lounge is a sobering audit of the stories we are sold.Author Umesh Upadhyay, a veteran journalist with four decades acr...
The 2000-Year-Old Jews of India: Zilka Joseph on a Forgotten History | The Literature Lounge
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Literature Lounge is an archaeological dig into the deep, forgotten fabric of India.Author Zilka Joseph excavates the 2,000-year s...
Why We're "Fast But Lost": Dr Pallavi Joshi on Urban Depression & Healing
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a profound shift in perspective on the mind itself.Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Pallavi Joshi reveals her journey from gynecology to psychiat...
From Journalism to Writing: The World of Storytelling with Richa Mukherjee | The Literature Lounge
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode, host Mohua Chinappa sits down with Richa Mukherjee — an accomplished author and storyteller who has navigated journalism...
Kiran Manral on Storytelling, Feminism, & Sisterhood | The Literature Lounge
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, renowned author and feminist Kiran Manral shares her multifaceted writing career, from her early days as a blogger to bec...
Rights, AI & Vulnerability: The Unseen Forces Shaping Publishing with Sangeetha | The Literature Lounge
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens behind the scenes in the world of books? How is artificial intelligence changing publishing, and what does it take to build a mean...
The Mindset That Builds Ethical Empires | Ashutosh Garg | The Literature Lounge
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there really a "right age" to start something meaningful? How do ancient concepts of Dharma guide modern business ethics?In this inspiring episode ...
Being Unpolitically Correct, Development, and The Indian Public Sphere | Satya Mohanty | The Literature Lounge
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it truly mean to be "politically correct" in today's India? Is it a shield for civil discourse, or a silencer for necessary debate? In this ...
Daily Life, Vedic Wisdom & The Spiritual Curiosity of Indian Youth With Swami Mukundananda | The Literature Lounge
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the true secret to eternal happiness? How can we manage our minds in a world full of distractions? And what is the practical wisdom the Vedas ...
Mythology, Scriptures, and The Question of Ethics With Sunita Pant Bansal | The Literature Lounge
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the true meaning of 'Dharma'? Can the essence of ancient scriptures be captured in translation? And in a modern world, how do we distinguish e...
Major A.K. Singh — First Amputee to Sail Around the World | Beyond Horizons
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From topping the NDA and earning the Sword of Honour to surviving a hang-gliding crash and losing a leg — and then circumnavigating the globe on Tri...
Dreams, Demons, Dakinis, Davitas and Destiny Tales With Author K. Hari Kumar
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, horror writer K Hari Kumar explores the folklore and psychological suspense shaping his work. Drawing from haunting tales...
The Best Recipes for Stress-Free Cooking with Kavita Devgan
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, host interviews acclaimed nutritionist and author Kavita Devgan about her book "500 Healthy Recipes and Easy Cooking."...
Inside the Future of Indian Publishing: Craft, Creativity & Community with Tara Khandelwal
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge Podcast, Mohua Chinappa is in conversation with Tara Khandelwal — editor, podcaster, and founder of Bound, ...
Through a Daughter’s Eyes: Uncovering Pranab Mukherjee’s Inner World with Sharmishtha Mukherjee
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge Podcast, Mohua Chinappa is in conversation with Sharmishtha Mukherjee — author, former politician, and daug...
Breaking Taboos: Yashoda’s Fight for Women’s Agency by Manoj Kumar Rao
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge Podcast, Mohua Chinappa is in conversation with Manoj Kumar Rao — journalist-turned-author, about his debut...
Exploring Humour, Resilience, and Storytelling with Jairam N Menon
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, we meet Jairam N Menon, author of Masala Chai for the Soul. After decades in corporate communications, Jaira...
From Economics to Enlightenment: Rajeev Balasubramanyam on Writing and Healing
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a rational economist is forced to confront what logic can’t solve—grief, ego, and the longing for love?In this episode, host Moh...
Exploring the Musical Journey of Shankar Mahadevan with Ashis Ghatak
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, author and biographer Ashis Ghatak takes us on a musical journey from his beginnings as an English teacher t...
Rewire, Rework, Reclaim: Dr. Rajiv Mehta on Managing Stress
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if stress wasn’t something to just endure, but something you could unlearn, rewire, and rise above? In this insightful episode, Mohua speaks wi...
A Tribute to the Legacy of Irrfan Khan with Aseem Chhabra
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Literature Lounge, celebrated film journalist and author Aseem Chhabra takes us on a deeply personal journey—from his...
Find Your Readers: The Author’s Guide to Book Marketing with Namrata
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this essential episode for authors and aspiring writers, host Mohua is joined by editor, book marketeer, and literary consultant Namrata, founder o...
Srikumar Rao on solving modern problems with ancient wisdom
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if stress isn’t caused by your life—but by how you label it?In this episode, Mohua speaks with Dr. Srikumar Rao, author of Modern Wisdom, Anc...
True Crime in Urban India: The Human Stories Behind the Headlines
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if every city carried the memory of its darkest moments, and the crimes that shaped them?In this gripping episode, Host Mohua is joined by journa...
Of Murders, Myths, and a City on Edge: Prasun Roy on Writing ‘Devi’
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when mythology meets murder and the city becomes a character in the crime?In this episode, Mohua sits down with author Prasun Roy to expl...
Seeing with the Inner Eye: A Journey into Indian Art and Philosophy
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if art wasn’t just meant to be seen, but experienced through a deeper inner eye?In this evocative episode, Mohua is joined by Dr. Harsha V. Deh...
More Than a Star: The Many Lives of Soumitra Chatterjee
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the artist you grew up watching on screen was also a fierce thinker, a cultural rebel, and a man of great vulnerability?In this moving episode...
Seasons in the City: Anuradha Jain on Mapping Delhi Through Trees and Time
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the city you rush through every day is actually alive, with seasons, stories, and sacred rhythms waiting to be noticed?In this soul-stirring e...
From Getting Fired to Finding Purpose: Rohan Raj on Books, Failures, and New Beginnings
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when life throws you off course, twice? For Rohan Raj, the answer was simple: go back to what he loves most, books.In this honest and w...
A High-Stakes Thrill Ride in Goa’s Casinos
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode, Mohua sits down with author and master storyteller Anurag Tripathi to discuss his latest thriller, The Goa Gambit—a novel ...
From Fabric to Memoir: Stitching Together a Life of Meaning
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this soulful episode, Mohua speaks with Shailini Sheth Amin—architect, designer, and the founder of Moral Fibre, an ethical fashion company roote...
Remembering Nissim Ezekiel: A Centennial Tribute in Verse and Memory
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective episode, poet and editor Vinita Agrawal takes us through Nissim Ezekiel, Poet & Father: A Centennial Celebration (1924–2024)—...
Writing the Cholas: On History, Heritage and Home Ft. Siddharth N. Vijayaraghavan
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Siddharth N. Vijayaraghavan shares the remarkable journey behind Empire of the Cholas, a debut novel he began at just 13. No...
Define Your Orbit: A Framework for Intentional Living
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, Manish Panchal reflects on his writing journey and the powerful ideas behind his book Define Your Orbit. Drawing fr...
Everyday Spirituality: Finding Meaning in Daily Life
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this profound episode, Dr. Badrinarayan Shankar Pawar takes us on a deeply reflective journey through his book Everyday Spirituality: Lessons from ...
Transformed By India: Stephen Huyler on Culture, Spirituality and Craft
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How on earth did Stephen Huyler find himself pedalling a bicycle rickshaw through the Indian border on his twentieth birthday? Intriguing stories like...
Stories That Spark Change With Anirban Bhattacharyya
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, author and social impact advocate Anirban takes us on a heartfelt journey through his book In Pursuit of a New Dawn, a compe...
Muses Over Mumbai: Murzban Shroff on Writing, Resilience, and the Spirit of the City
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, celebrated author Murzban Shroff takes us on a journey through the soul of Mumbai as captured in his latest book, Muses Ov...
Rising 2.0: 20 More Women Who Changed India - Women’s Day Special
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, celebrated author and journalist Kiran Manral takes us through the extraordinary journeys of India’s trailblazing women a...
Power, Politics, and Autocrats: Insights from Ex-Ambassador Rajiv Dogra
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this profoundly insightful episode, diplomat-turned-author Rajiv Dogra takes us on a compelling journey through the intricate world of geopolitics,...
Street Food: The Heart and Soul of India | Priya Bala and Jayanth Narayanan
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deliciously captivating episode, food writer Priya Bala and restaurateur Jayanth Narayanan take us on a mouthwatering journey through India&ap...
Aunties of Vasant Kunj by Anuradha Marwah: The Comedy & Tragedy of Being a Woman
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryIn this delightful and thought-provoking episode, author Anuradha Marwah takes us on a journey through her novel, Aunties of Vasant Kun...
Trailer Episode
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Literature Lounge, hosted by Mohua Chinappa is a popular podcast series dedicated to the world of books and the brilliant minds behind them. Throu...