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Welcome to The Book Talkies Podcast! A unique show where we take you into the wonderful world of books. On this platform, we will be conversing about the books we have read and come to love. Our purpose for this podcast is to make you fall in love with books! As we discuss our perspective on some bestsellers and hidden treasures, we hope to persuade our listeners to join us on this splendid journey of reading. You can reach us on the below links to share your thoughts: Twitter Handle: @thebooktalkies LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies

Kaustubh Bhake & Anirudh Chaudhary


    • Apr 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    S03E09. 3 Body Problem: 3 Ideas That Kept Me Up At Night | Cixin Liu

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 10:44


    Did Cixin Liu's sci-fi masterpiece leave you pondering the universe's mysteries long after you finished the last page? We dive into 3 mind-bending concepts from The Three-Body Problem that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about physics, humanity, and our place in the cosmos. Join the conversation! Share your own thoughts on these ideas in the comments below. Did another concept from the book keep you up at night? Let's discuss! #TheThreeBodyProblem #CixinLiu #SciFi #BookTalk#ScienceFiction #SciFi #SpeculativeFiction #DystopianFiction #HardSciFi #TheThreeBodyProblem #ThreeBodyProblem #CixinLiu #LiuCixin #DarkForestTheory #BookTok #BookTube #BookReview #MustRead #WhatToReadNext #3BodyMindBenders

    S03E08. Savarkar: A Controversial Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 14:50


    Unveiling Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past (with Vikram Sampath's Biography) Dive deep into the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a complex and controversial figure in Indian history. We'll be exploring his journey from a young revolutionary to a proponent of Hindutva using Vikram Sampath's acclaimed biography, "Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past." In this episode, we'll discuss: Savarkar's early years and his evolving views on Hindu-Muslim unity. His experiences as a student in London and his role in the Indian independence movement. The impact of his imprisonment in the Cellular Jail on his ideology. A critical analysis of Savarkar's legacy and its relevance in modern India. Join us for a nuanced discussion on this important figure and his contribution to India's fight for freedom! #savarkar #indianhistory #hindunationalism #vikramsampath #booklover #bookrecommendation #books #history #freedomfighter #indianfreedom #controversy

    S03E07. Unveiling Secrets of Authoring & Book Publishing | The Artist by Manu Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 28:57


    Craving a book that grips you like a thriller? Dive into "The Artist" by Manu Joseph, a story filled with suspense, secrets, and the relentless pursuit of truth. This episode also explores the captivating world of the author and the often-mysterious journey of book publishing. Join us as we delve into: 1. The gripping plot of "The Artist" by Manu Joseph 2. Unveiling the secrets behind the art of authoring 3. The intricate world of book publishing, from manuscript to bestseller Intrigued? Tune in to discover if "The Artist" deserves a spot on your bookshelf! #books #author #bookrecommendation #booklover #serialkiler #thriller #publishing #bestseller #writingbook #thebooktalkies

    S03E06. Unmasking a Disappeared Life in Northern Ireland - Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 29:53


    Have you ever read a true story that grips you like a thriller? Join business growth expert Satyarth as he discusses Patrick Radden Keefe's gripping book, "Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland." This isn't your typical business chat! Satyarth dives into the complexities of the book, exploring themes of violence, family, and the search for truth in a conflict-ridden society. Intrigued? Tune in to hear Satyarth's insights and see if "Say Nothing" makes it to your next reading list! #bookstagram #booklover #nonfictionreads #mustread #patrickraddenkeefe #saynothing #thriller #truestory #freedomfighter #irish #truecrime Our guest speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyarth-mishra-2673542/

    S03E05. Growth Mindset : How to Transform your life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 19:00


    Dive into the transformative world of mindset by renowned psychologist Carol Dweck in this captivating podcast episode! Join us as we explore the power of adopting a growth mindset and the incredible impact it can have on personal and professional development. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to shift your mindset, embrace challenges, and cultivate a mindset that fuels success. Whether you're aiming for personal growth, career advancement, or overcoming obstacles, Carol Dweck's wisdom is sure to inspire and empower you. Tune in now to unlock the key to unleashing your full potential! #mindsetmastery #caroldweck #growthmindset #personaldevelopment #powerofmindset #bookrecommendation #books #booklover

    S03E04. Tantra Illuminated with Hajo Normann

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 28:36


    In this enlightening episode, we delve into the profound world of Tantra through the lens of the book "Tantra Illuminated" by Christopher D. Wallis. Join us as we explore the ancient wisdom and spiritual practices that form the core of Tantra, unraveling its mysteries and dispelling common misconceptions. Whether you're a seasoned Tantra practitioner or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to be a fascinating exploration of the wisdom encapsulated in "Tantra Illuminated." Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of Tantra and its potential to illuminate the path to self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and enlightened as we unravel the layers of "Tantra Illuminated" and bring its timeless teachings to life in this captivating podcast episode.

    S03E03. Borders Bridges Belonging with Premlata Poonia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 21:12


    S03E02. Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis with Adri Mendez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 24:57


    In his autobiography, Lewis takes us on an extraordinary journey through his life, exploring the unexpected moments of joy that caught him by surprise.

    S03E01. Anxiety, Gut Microbiome, and Nutraceuticals with Dr. Abe Pathak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 33:30


    Dr. Sarvadaman "Abe" Pathak has 6+ years of experience as a President and CEO of two healthcare companies. He has also developed strong skills in leadership, business development, and public speaking. He is passionate about creating and delivering solutions that improve the quality of life for patients and communities. We are honored to discuss his book - Anxiety, Gut Microbiome, and Nutraceuticals. This book is focused on understanding the role of gut microbiomes on anxiety and how it can be treated using various nutraceuticals. It covers recent trends and clinical evidence in application of nutraceuticals in treating anxiety and related disorders. Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Gut-Microbiome-Nutraceuticals-Clinical/dp/1032367954/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GD73K0RJ3M88&keywords=Anxiety%2C+Gut+Microbiome%2C+and+Nutraceuticals&qid=1706642912&sprefix=anxiety%2C+gut+microbiome%2C+and+nutraceuticals%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1

    S02E13. The art of running a Marathi Language school in Germany, in conversation with Marathi Katta Germany founders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 53:14


    In the season 2 finale, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Ajit Ranade, who is a Business Development Professional based in Frankfurt, Germany. He is the founder of Marathi Katta Germany. Ajit is accompanied by Indraneel Pole, an established Software consultant also based in Frankfurt, Germany. He is one of earliest and core members of Marathi Katta Germany. In this episode, Ajit and Indraneel talked about the impact that Marathi Katta is bringing in the life of Marathi speaking Indians. They emphasize about 2 initiatives that is bringing joy to the Marathi speaking young generation of Germany: “Katta Library”: Germany's first library for Marathi books “Marathi Katta School”: Teaching Marathi language to the young ones Get to know more about Marathi Katta Germany: https://marathikattagermany.com/home Instagram: @marathikattagermany About the guests: Ajit Ranade: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajit-ranade-a14a118/ Indraneel Pole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ipole/ Please follow The Book Talkies on Social Media for more updates! Instagram:  @TheBookTalkies_ @kaustubooks_ @anirudhchaudhary415 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies/ Want to collaborate with us? Please drop a note either on Instagram or email us at thebooktalkiespodcast@gmail.com Happy Reading!

    S02E12. Conversation on Coffee Can Investing by Saurabh Mukherjea with Deepak Pai

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 47:47


    In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Deepak Pai to talk about the book that has refined his strategic investing skills  – Coffee Can Investing by Saurabh Mukherjea  About Coffee Can Investing: Most people invest in the usual assets: real estate, gold, mutual funds, fixed deposits, and stock markets. It's always the same four or five instruments. All they end up making is a measly 8 to 12 percent per annum. Those who are exceptionally unfortunate get stuck in the middle of a crash and end up losing a lot of money. What if there was another way? In Coffee Can Investing, Saurabh will show you how to go about low-risk investments that generate great returns.(Courtesy: Goodreads) Our guest speaker, Deepak Pai, is based in Bengaluru, India. He is a Managing Director with Accenture Technologies, India. In his current role, he manages technology work delivered from India for Accenture's ASG (Austria, Switzerland and Germany) clients. This role allows him to bring the best of Accenture's digital transformation and innovation to the clients creating an agile and futuristic application landscape in the process. Get to know more about the guest speaker: Deepak Pai: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-pai/ Please follow The Book Talkies on Social Media for more updates! Instagram:  @TheBookTalkies_ @kaustubooks_ @anirudhchaudhary415 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies/ Want to collaborate with us? Please drop a note either on Instagram or email us at thebooktalkiespodcast@gmail.com Happy Reading! Link to Coffee Can Investing on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38602142-coffee-can-investing?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_20 Link to Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Can-Investing-Low-Risk-Stupendous/dp/B08XFTJQ13/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=coffee+can+investing&qid=1690119264&sprefix=coffee+can+inv%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-2

    S02E11. Conversation on How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams with Malovika Roy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 38:22


    In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Malovika Roy to talk about the book that has helped improve her work productivity – How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams  About How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Scott Adams has likely failed at more things than anyone you've ever met or anyone you've even heard of. IN this book, Adams shares the strategy he has used since he was a teen to invite failure in, to embrace it, then pick its pocket.(Courtesy: Goodreads) Our guest speaker, Malovika Roy, is based in Bengaluru, India. She is a Digital Finance Transformation Manager, working with Accenture Strategy. She is versatile with 12+ years of experience in a variety of roles, advising clients on Emerging Technologies and supporting Business Planning & Strategy while spearheading large-scale, end-to-end Digital Finance Transformation. She also has proven ability to build cross-functional teams at a global level and be able to extract value with People, Process, and Technology.  Get to know more about the guest speaker: Malovika Roy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malovika-roy-81966746/ Please follow The Book Talkies on Social Media for more updates! Instagram:  @TheBookTalkies_ @kaustubooks_ @anirudhchaudhary415 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies/ Want to collaborate with us? Please drop a note either on Instagram or email us at thebooktalkiespodcast@gmail.com Happy Reading! Link to How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17859574-how-to-fail-at-almost-everything-and-still-win-big?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=mCIg3OB3ox&rank=2 Link to Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/How-Fail-Almost-Everything-Still/dp/1591847745/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18RCQVZRUL3V1&keywords=How+to+Fail+at+Almost+Everything+and+Still+Win+Big&qid=1690118351&sprefix=how+to+fail+at+almost+everything+and+still+win+big%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1

    S02E10. Conversation on The Art of Newspaper cartooning with Mr. Prashant Kulkarni

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 39:48


    In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Mr. Prashant Kulkarni, who is a freelancer cartoonist with Loksatta, a leading Indian newspaper In this episode, Prashant sir talked about his journey from doodling as a hobby to be a “serious cartoonist” and producing new cartoons every single day for 35 years! He also shares the leading graphic artists, their books who have inspired him and shaped his cartooning skills.  Mr. Kulkarni specializes in “Indian Political satire” cartoons. He has a weekly column in Loksatta: Hasya Ani Bhashya Glimpse of Mr. Prashant Kulkarni's artwork: https://www.loksatta.com/author/prashant-kulkarni/ https://www.loksatta.com/lokrang/marathi-punch-in-cartoon-hasya-ani-bhashya-dd70-2323167/ Get to know more about the guest speaker: Mr. Prashant Kulkarni: Gmail: prashantcartoonist@gmail.com Please follow The Book Talkies on Social Media for more updates! Instagram:  @TheBookTalkies_ @kaustubooks_ @anirudhchaudhary415 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies/ Want to collaborate with us? Please drop a note either on Instagram or email us at thebooktalkiespodcast@gmail.com Happy Reading!

    S02E09. Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli with Nachiket Mulaokar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 37:16


    In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Nachiket Mulaokar to talk about the book that he always by his side – The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli About The Art of Thinking clearly: In engaging prose and with practical examples and anecdotes, an eye-opening look at human reasoning and essential reading for anyone with important decisions to make.Have you ever:• Invested time in something that, with hindsight, just wasn't worth it?• Overpayed in an Ebay auction?• Continued doing something you knew was bad for you?• Sold stocks too late, or too early?• Taken credit for success, but blamed failure on external circumstances?• Backed the wrong horse?These are examples of cognitive biases, simple errors we all make in our day-to-day thinking. But by knowing what they are and how to spot them, we can avoid them and make better choices-whether dealing with a personal problem or a business negotiation; trying to save money or make money; working out what we do or don't want in life: and how best to get it.. (Courtesy: Goodreads) Our guest speaker, Nachiket Mulaokar, is based in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is a Delivery Manager working with Vorwerk Schweiz. He is an experienced Business Product Owner for Marketing, Finance, ETL, Big Data Projects and Digital Transformation in application streams. He has strong Management Consultant experience in Commission Engine, SAP S4, Vistex, CRM & SD, Marketing Campaigns Consulting & Implementation.  Nachiket is an avid reader and loves to read Productivity improvement, Business focused and Self-growth books. On daily basis, he challenges himself to bring the best out of him in his work, his guitar playing skills and his exercises. Though this book has more than 50+ ideas to improve your day to day thinking, Nachiket entices the listeners about a few ideas that has transformed his decision making skills. Get to know more about the guest speaker: Nachiket Mulaokar: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nachiket-mulaokar-867b8730/ Please follow The Book Talkies on Social Media for more updates! Instagram:  @TheBookTalkies_ @kaustubooks_ @anirudhchaudhary415 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies/ Want to collaborate with us? Please drop a note either on Instagram or email us at thebooktalkiespodcast@gmail.com Happy Reading! Link to Sapiens on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16248196-the-art-of-thinking-clearly?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_25 Link to Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Thinking-Clearly-Rolf-Dobelli/dp/0062219693/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1685711270&sr=1-1

    S02E08. Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari with Aditya Lele

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 31:40


    In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Aditya Lele to talk about one of the most powerful books he had read - Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari About Sapiens: Sapiens – helps answer a few intriguing questions: Why did Homo sapiens turn into an ecological serial killer? Why is money the only thing everyone trusts? Why are most societies male-dominated, while women have superior social skills? Why is it that people who are so skillful at acquiring power fail to convert this power into happiness? Is science the religion of the future? Is the time for human beings long overdue? 100,000 years ago there were at least six different human species on Earth. Today there are only Homo Sapiens. What happened to the others and what will happen to us?  Most studies take either a historical or a biological approach to the human journey, but Harari breaks with tradition in this book, which begins with the Cognitive Revolution 70,000 years ago. Exploring topics ranging from the role of humans in the global ecosystem to the rise of empires and the modern world, Sapiens combines history and science to reconsider accepted narratives. (Courtesy: Goodreads) Our guest speaker, Aditya Lele, is based in Germany and is a successful Technology Professional with 10+ years of Industry experience. He is the co-founder of Scarab-Bi.de – a Product which is used by our clients for online price tracking. He is also a Consulting Business Analyst for Deutsche Börse. He is an active member of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (https://hssgermany.org/) and dedicates his free time to help the Indian community based in Europe.  Aditya has recently picked up reading and was fascinated by Sapiens. In our conversation, he was fascinated as how as Homo Sapiens species come together as a community and without any inhibitions rely on “strangers”.   Get to know more about the guest speaker: Aditya Lele: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-lele-01a8a625/ Please follow The Book Talkies on Social Media for more updates! Instagram:  @TheBookTalkies_ @kaustubooks_ @anirudhchaudhary415 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies/ Want to collaborate with us? Please drop a note either on Instagram or email us at thebooktalkiespodcast@gmail.com Happy Reading! Link to Sapiens on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23692271-sapiens Link to Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Yuval-Noah-Harari-audiobook/dp/B0741F3M7C/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sapiens&qid=1685711040&sprefix=sapiens%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1

    S02E07. Anniversaries by Uwe Johnson with Martin Stelbrink

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 39:10


    In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Martin Stelbrink to converse on a book that he always goes back to….Anniversaries by Uwe Johnson. About Uwe Johnson`s Anniversaries: As a novel, Uwe Johnson's masterpiece, Anniversaries, is at once daringly simple in conception and wonderfully complex and engaging in effect. The main character of this book is Gesine Cresspahl, a German emigre living on the Upper West Side of New York City and working as a translator for a bank who is the single mother of a ten-year-old daughter, Marie. The book would tell the story of a year in the life of this little family in relation to the unfolding story of the year, as winnowed from the pages of the New York Times, of which Gesine is a devoted if wary reader. Monumental and intimate, sweeping in vision and full of incident, richly detailed and endlessly absorbing, Anniversaries, now for the first time available in English in a brilliant new translation by Damion Searls, is nothing short of a revelation. (Courtesy: Goodreads) Our guest speaker, Martin Stelbrink, is based in Germany and is the Managing Director in Accenture's Technology Practice focused on complex delivery challenges in Application Services ranging from System Integration, Packaged Solutions Rollout and Operations. He is a down-to-earth Westphalian, who settled in the lower Rhine area close to Düsseldorf. Besides technology he is a voracious reader, an ambitious amateur photographer and a passionate supporter of Borussia Mönchengladbach. In this episode, Martin shares how he fell in love with reading and how he found 'friends' in Gesine Cresspahl and other characters from Uwe Johnson's Anniversaries. Get to know more about the guest speaker: Martin Stelbrink: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-stelbrink-28a864/ Please follow The Book Talkies on Social Media for more updates! Instagram:  @TheBookTalkies_ @kaustubooks_ @anirudhchaudhary415 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies/ Want to collaborate with us? Please drop a note either on Instagram or email us at thebooktalkiespodcast@gmail.com Happy Reading! Link to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38118675-anniversaries?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=KQqsvTrjs9&rank=1Link to Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Uwe-Johnson/dp/1681372037/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=uwe+johnson+anniversaries&qid=1682265027&sprefix=anniversaries+%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-1&language=en_US

    S02E06. Jack Reacher Series by Lee Child with Dr. Rohit Pushparajan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 32:06


    In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Dr. Rohit Pushparajan to converse on his favourite thriller book series - Jack Reacher books by Lee Child. In the series of 25+ books, spanning from late 1990s, the book series is about how Jack Reacher, an intimidating ex-military policeman, utilizes his unique skills to tackle the situations he is put into and how he brings the bad guys to justice. And of course, he never dies! Our guest speaker, Rohit is based in Switzerland and is the R&D Client Account Lead where he uses his knowledge and business expertise to put together and shape solutions that solve client problems and business needs. He is also managing the R&D Operations business portfolio in Europe for Accenture. In this epsiode, Rohit shares how he fell in love with reading and how Lee Child`s books de-stressed him, and completely immersed him into a thrilling world of Jack Reacher. About Jack Recher books by Lee Child: Jack Reacher is a drifter and ex-military policeman. Each book in the series is a self-contained story, and the plot of each book relies very little on the prior books in the series. Visit GoodReads to see chronological order: https://www.goodreads.com/series/187835-jack-reacher-chronological-order Essential links: https://www.jackreacher.com/uk/ Liked this episode and want to know more about the guest speakers: Rohit Pushparajan: Instagram: TO BE UPDATED LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rohit-pushparajan-62368816/ Please follow The Book Talkies on Instagram for more updates! Instagram: TheBookTalkies_ @kaustubooks_ @anirudhchaudhary415 Want to collaborate with us? Please drop a note either on Instagram or email us at thebooktalkiespodcast@gmail.com Happy Reading!

    S02E05. The Wahls Protocol by Eve Adamson and Terry Wahls with Anastasiya Protsenko

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 53:52


    In this episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Anastasiya Protsenko to converse on The Wahls Protocol, an essential nutrition and health focused book. In this radical book, Dr. Terry Wahls shares her own experience to reclaim one's health by following a Therapeutic Diet & Lifestyle Protocol. Our guest speaker, Anastasiya is based in Germany and works with a Multinational Consulting firm. She is a creative Sales Professional bringing forth a proven track record of working collaboratively with international teams across strategic and high-value client opportunities. In this episode, Anastasiya shares her ongoing personal health journey of how The Wahls Protocol dramatically changed her life and she shares her tried and tested tips and guide from the book. About The Wahls Protocol: An integrative approach to healing chronic autoimmune conditions by a doctor, researcher, and sufferer of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) whose TEDx talk is already a web sensation. Link to buy The Wahls Protocol: https://terrywahls.com/the-wahls-protocol/ Liked this episode and want to know more about the guest speakers: Anastasiya Protsenko: Instagram: @anastasiyaxox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiya-protsenko-898391b6/ Please follow The Book Talkies on Instagram for more updates! Instagram: TheBookTalkies_ Want to collaborate with us? Please drop a note either on Instagram or email us at thebooktalkiespodcast@gmail.com Happy Reading!

    S02E04. The People of the Indus with Nikhil Gulati and Amir Hasan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 55:25


    In this fascinating episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite the author of the highly insighful graphic novel 'The People of the Indus', Nikhil Gulati himself. In this epsiode, Nikhil beautifully puts a pen picture on the lives of the people of the Indus civilization. They are joined by Amir Hasan, who professionally is a Customer Experience Analytics Leader at Wells Fargo by day and a voracious reader as well as a well-respected Bookstagramer by night. Amir, who introduced The People of the Indus to the show, gives his perspective as the reader of the book. About The People of the Indus: It is a non-fiction graphic novel that tells the history of the Indus Civilisation. Link to buy The People of the Indus: https://www.amazon.in/People-Indus-Jonathan-Mark-Kenoyer/dp/014345532X/ Liked this episode and want to know more about the guest speakers: Nikhil Gulati: Instagram: @oddball_comics Website: oddballcomics.in Amir Hasan: Instagram: @amireads LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-hasan-2144b56/ Please follow The Book Talkies on Instagram for more updates! Instagram: TheBookTalkies_

    S02E03. Wintering by Katherine May with Munmun Mohanty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 28:28


    In this episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Munmun Mohanty, an avid reader and a Consultant at Deloitte, to talk about one of her life changing books Wintering, written by Katharine May. Wintering is an intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down.

    S02E02. Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 17:09


    In this episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh discuss about a very colourful book called Klara and the Sun – written by by Kazuo Ishiguro. In this book, Kazuo Ishiguro looks at our rapidly changing modern world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love? It is a must read for people who have a faith in hope and always have positive lookout in any situation.

    S02E01. Beneath the Walnut and its Almond Chamber - by Hari Ram; an approach to understanding our brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 37:36


    We are back! In the first episode of our 2nd season, we invite London School of Economics Alumnus, Hari Ram, to talk about his first book: Beneath the Walnut and its Almond Chamber About the book: Are you scared about your future leaving you paralysed like a rabbit facing a snake? Do you wonder what is beyond the web of time that you are currently stuck in? Are you craving to explode into a limitless zone away from your fears, anxieties, and worries? You are not alone in this quest. Human beings have been hankering after this limitless zone since time immemorial. That zone is nowhere outside. It is just beneath your walnut-shaped brain and its almond-shaped medial temporal lobe. About the author: From his childhood, Hari Ram (b. 1979) had a passion for discovering the truth behind life steering clear of religious dogma. His journey of self-realisation was backed by pure logic and science, especially neuroscience, leading to the discovery of the non-dual. This book, his first, is a consequence of his efforts to spread awareness about the least understood (and often largely misunderstood) working patterns of the brain that could help people to break away from their existential angst, stress and depression and experience true happiness. An alumnus of the London School of Economics, Hari is a management consultant by profession and lives in Hyderabad, India with his wife Poornima and children Vyomesh and Smrithi. Buy this book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GxMWvc Please let us know what you think about this episode. You can share your feedback by reaching out to us on our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies) and by following us on our Twitter handle (@thebooktalkies).

    S01E08. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry with Martina Weber

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 22:02


    In the season 1 finale episode of The Book Talkies, we welcome a very special guest - Martina Weber, who is a Sales Executive with Accenture Germany, to discuss a beautiful novella called The Little Prince  – written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. In this episode they discuss with Martina and delve deep into the importance of looking beneath the surface to find the real truth and meaning of a thing. Please let us know what you think about this episode. You can share your feedback by reaching out to us on our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies) and by following us on our Twitter handle (@thebooktalkies).

    S01E07. Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 35:25


    In this episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh discuss about an unexpected treasure of a book called Can't Hurt Me – written by David Goggins. This book defines what hard work, sheer grit, disciplined work ethic and will power can turn impossible to possible. This is a phenomenal life changing book that everyone should read and re-read.   Please let us know what did you think about this episode. You can share your feedback by reaching out to us on our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies) and by following us on our Twitter handle (@thebooktalkies).

    S01E06. Maus by Art Spiegelman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 27:33


    In this episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh welcome their very first guest speaker Amruta Rajadhyaksha (an avid reader, a Senior Product Analyst and happens to be Kaustubh's partner)  to discuss about a highly recommended Graphic Novel: 'Maus' - written by Art Spiegelman. This is the only Graphic Novel which has won the Pulitzer prize. They try to put themselves in the shoes of Vladek Spiegelman, an Auschwitz survivor (from the Nazi era in the World War 2) and Art's father, on whom this book is based. A true yet disturbing tale and a must read! Please let us know what did you think about this episode. You can share your feedback by reaching out to us on our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies) and by following us on our Twitter handle (@thebooktalkies).

    S01E05. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 34:15


    In this episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh pick up an interesting book in the world of finance: 'The Psychology of Money' - written by Morgan Housel. Through their conversation they highlight the understated importance of human relationship with money. Through real-life examples they discuss and debate they importance of factors like luck and risk, long term investing, power of compounding and room for error in financial success. As much as the world says: "Money can't buy you happiness", Kaustubh and Anirudh are on a quest to disprove this notion and convince listeners to identify their 'Enough'!   Please let us know what did you think about this episode. You can share your feedback by reaching out to us on our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies) and by following us on our Twitter handle (@thebooktalkies).

    S01E04. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century' by Yuval Noah Harari

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 41:58


    In this episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh picks up a revolutionary book '21 Lessons for the 21st Century' - written by respected historian Yuval Noah Harari. And he makes his best efforts to convince Anirudh and our listeners to read it. Kaustubh excitably shares why this book is so relevant for the humankind right now as he highlights how revolutions in Technology & Bioengineering will be the game changers for our species. He also focuses on where do the ideologies such as liberalism and socialism stand in the overall Homo Sapiens evolution story. Finally, he encourages us to look inward by mentioning what Yuval has to say about the true meaning of life. Please let us know what did you think about this episode. You can share your feedback by reaching out to us on our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies) and by following us on our Twitter handle (@thebooktalkies).

    S01E03. Who Not How by Dan Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 17:39


    In this episode of The Book Talkies, Anirudh picks up 'Who Not How' - a book by leading strategic coach Dan Sullivan, talking about the understated power of 'Whos',  trying to convince Kaustubh to read it.  He takes you through the simple yet phenomenal idea of the Who Not How way with examples from his own professional and personal life. He talks about the cost vs investment mindset, sharing reasons why people procrastinate and how this book has helped him in many ways to get over it.   You can reach out to us on our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies) and follow us on our Twitter handle (@thebooktalkies) to share your thoughts/feedback by commenting on our posts!!

    S01E02. Atomic Habits by James Clear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 19:31


    In this episode of The Book Talkies, we venture into a hearty conversation on 'Atomic Habits' - a book written by Behavior Science Expert James Clear.  We take you through some simple ideas from the book for building good habits and eliminating bad ones. We share our personal experiences of how this book has helped us create sustainable systems to build lasting habits. You can reach out to us on our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies) and follow us on our Twitter handle (@thebooktalkies) to share your thoughts/feedback by commenting on our posts!!

    S01E01. Inglorious Empire: What the British did to India' by Dr. Shashi Tharoor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 24:02


    In this episode of The Book Talkies, we venture into a deep conversation about Dr. Shashi Tharoor's highly acclaimed book 'Inglorious Empire: What the British did to India'.   Some of the themes we cover include Racial Discrimination with the Indian subjects, Divide & Rule policy leading to the horrors of Partition and two defining moments that shaped the course of colonial history for India, along with some very interesting less-known factoids. You can reach out to us on our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-book-talkies) to share your thoughts/feedback by commenting on our posts!!

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