Breaking Taboos: Yashoda’s Fight for Women’s Agency by Manoj Kumar Rao
In this episode of The Literature Lounge Podcast, Mohua Chinappa is in conversation with Manoj Kumar Rao — journalist-turned-author, about his debut book Yashoda: Ek Swayam Prabhastri Ki Vaastvik Kaha...
10 Sep 202540min
Exploring Humour, Resilience, and Storytelling with Jairam N Menon
In this episode of The Literature Lounge, we meet Jairam N Menon, author of Masala Chai for the Soul. After decades in corporate communications, Jairam turned to writing—using humour and wisdom to cra...
3 Sep 202525min
From Economics to Enlightenment: Rajeev Balasubramanyam on Writing and Healing
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 Mohua is joined by Rajeev Balasubramanyam, whose acclaime...
27 Aug 202545min
Exploring the Musical Journey of Shankar Mahadevan with Ashis Ghatak
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 to becoming the voice behind the lives of legendary...
20 Aug 202542min
Rewire, Rework, Reclaim: Dr. Rajiv Mehta on Managing Stress
What if stress wasn’t something to just endure, but something you could unlearn, rewire, and rise above? In this insightful episode, Mohua speaks with senior consultant psychiatrist and author Dr. Raj...
13 Aug 202540min
A Tribute to the Legacy of Irrfan Khan with Aseem Chhabra
In this special episode of The Literature Lounge, celebrated film journalist and author Aseem Chhabra takes us on a deeply personal journey—from his early days in political reporting to becoming one o...
6 Aug 202550min
Find Your Readers: The Author’s Guide to Book Marketing with Namrata
In this essential episode for authors and aspiring writers, host Mohua is joined by editor, book marketeer, and literary consultant Namrata, founder of Keemiya Creatives and Bookbots India. With years...
30 Jul 202525min
Srikumar Rao on solving modern problems with ancient wisdom
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, Ancient Roots, about why so many of us feel overwhelmed, ...
23 Jul 202547min
