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Introducing Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, a celebrated author and passionate activist, in this episode of Detangle. With bestsellers like "The Palace of Illusions" and "The Mistress of Spices" under her belt, Chitra's literary prowess has left an indelible mark on the world of fiction. Her remarkable works have not only captured the hearts of readers but have also made their way to the silver screen and even the opera stage.In this captivating conversation, Chitra delves into the intricate world of storytelling, sharing her insights on the psychology of writing and her exceptional ability to create enchanting tales around historical characters. Her unique perspective as a writer and activist offers a thought-provoking exploration of how literature can illuminate the lives of strong women in history. Join us as we unravel the magic behind Chitra Divakaruni's words and her remarkable journey as both an author and advocate for change.#DetangleWithChitra #HistoricalFiction #StrongWomenCharacters #ChitraDivakaruni #WriterActivist #WomenInHistory #FictionalHeroes #EmpowerHerStory #BookChat #LiteraryConversation #InspiringAuthors #FeministFiction #HerStory #WritersLife #DiverseBooks #FictionWorlds #WomenEmpowerment #Storytelling #ChitraDivakaruniBooks #BookRecommendations #HistoricalNarratives#StrongFemaleCharacters #EmpowermentThroughWords #LiteraryInspiration #AuthorSpotlight #InspirationalWomen #ReadingList #HeritageAndFiction #WomenInLiterature #ChitraDivakarunilnterview #PalaceOfIllusions #TheLastQueen #TheMistressOfSpices #Independence

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 inspirations, her writing process, and her latest book ‘Independence', which is a story of three sisters during the Partition of India and West Bengal. What is her origin story as a writer? How does she decide what stories to write? How did she navigate through the limitations of mythology to create strong women characters? Tune in to find out! Books mentioned in this episode: -Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni-The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni-Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni-Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree-Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh-The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood-Karna's Wives: The Outcast Queen by Kavita Kane-The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy -Liberation of Sita by VolgaProduced by Aishwarya JavalgekarSound edit by Kshitij JadhavJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:- Get your dream job with a highly curated recruitment drive!- Learn from the most successful experts.- Understand all aspects of publishing and choose your career track.Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Chitra Divakaruni, author of One Amazing Thing, joins host Ross Gericke to talk about her inspiration for the novel, her literary influences, and the power of sharing stories. One Amazing Thing is the 2023 Forsyth Reads Together book selection. 

Join us as we discuss  Independence, by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni;   The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, by Shehan Karunatilaka;  Maame,  by Jessica George;    No Country for Eight-Spot Butterflies, by Julian Aguon, and  Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver.   We also discuss library and bookstore visits in the Hudson River ValleyTo learn more about the books or to purchase - click below!https://bookshop.org/shop/youvegottoreadthisVisit us on our Instagram Page - Click below!https://www.instagram.com/youvegottoreadthispodcast/Visit us on our Facebook Page - Click below!https://www.facebook.com/Youve-Got-to-Read-This-100997165428924Please note - we receive a percentage of each purchase you make on our Bookshop page that goes to support the production of our podcast.

In the Indian epic, the Mahabharata, the central character, the fulcrum of the story is Draupadi…in my view. But epics in mythology, the Mahabharata included, are full of tales of male valour. Mythology instills in its male protagonists, high chivalry. Men are always saving women.But whenever women are warriors, they are usually fierce and angry, wreaking vengeful havoc everywhere. I haven't read many historical or mythological stories of calm and collected women whose battle strategies were super-intelligent and saved a bunch of men.Men, valour. Women, wrath. But from where do these messy notions spring?From the stories we have been told. From subjective telling of history, the epics, folklore and mythology.In the Mahabharata, we learned the story of how Yudhishtra gambled away his wife in a game of dice with his cousins and then sat back helplessly and humiliated while she was manhandled in the court. And then of course he went to war and avenged…I am not sure what he was avenging when he was the one who went and gambled her away. And then how did the wife, Draupadi, feel about being used as a poker chip? No one asked her, clearly.Obviously, this narrative needs to change to include questions such as this. And the good thing is that it might just be happening, at an accelerated pace.My guest today, Koral Dasgupta—one among a tribe of writers who seek to re-tell stories from the epics, but from a woman's perspective. Today we talk about her book Draupadi—third in a five-part series of women in mythology, called the Sati series.Most of us in India know Hindu philosophy only by what was repurposed for kids without nuance.  As adults—whether or not plumbing the depths of this philosophy is material to our daily mundane, transactions—we find it lends itself to endless interpretation and intellectual excursions.The blurbs on her book praising her, are from noted and respected authors, like Chitra Divakaruni, Saikat Majumdar and Pavan Varma—all of whom have been my guests on this podcast. And Namita Gokhale—whom I hope we will have the honour to feature before long.Koral is deeply philosophical as you will hear. So, let's hear her then.ABOUT KORAL DASGUPTAKoral Dasgupta has published an eclectic range of books. Draupadi is her seventh. Besides India, Koral's books are shelved in university libraries across the world, including Harvard, Columbia, Pennsylvania, Chicago, Wales, Duke, North Carolina and Texas. Her work is discussed in the context of gender studies, art, myth and ecocritical literature. Koral's fourth book has been optioned for screen adaptation. Buy Draupadi: https://amzn.to/3D5LNLJWHAT'S THAT WORD?!Co-host Pranati "Pea" Madhav joins Ramjee Chandran in "What's That Word?!",  where they discuss the phrase "self-fulfilling prophesy." WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW?Reach us by mail: theliterarycity@explocity.com or simply, tlc@explocity.com.Or here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theliterarycityOr here:  https://www.instagram.com/explocityblr/

No matter how many times you have heard it, the story of Jallianwala Bagh is terrifying. But when most of us first heard the story of the massacre, we weren't mature enough to absorb the significance of what we were reading.As schoolboys we were only allowed a casual and dinky relationship with our history text books. Jallianwala Bagh could pass as another tale of woe in chapter after chapter of bloody wars.And it wasn't until we were older and for many—let's tell the truth here—watching the movie Gandhi—did the horror of it all come home.My guest today is Navtej Sarna, author of Crimson Spring—in essence a book about the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh, but one that is more history than novel. It is a literary work that describes a historical tragedy through the emotions of its protagonists.  While reading his book, it struck me that we don't preserve and portray the horrors of history in any tangible form, say, like the holocaust museums; Auschwitz and other locations. And then it occurred to me that the broad dissemination of Indian history is principally among school children. And that includes mythology. Even ones that include mature themes, such as the Mahabharata.No wonder then that the authors who have given us history—whether as history or as novels of historical fiction—have become bestsellers. Think William Dalrymple with over a million Twitter followers, Ram Guha, Chitra Divakaruni, Navtej Sarna, and so many others.There is a hunger for history. And no better time than the 75th year of Indian independence to tell these tales.Crimson Spring is but another in an impressive list of books authored by Sarna. And among them the most compelling for me is his book on his literary travels: Second Thoughts subtitled, On Books, Authors and The Writerly Life.Through trying to find the origins and the final resting places of the great writers, Sarna introduces us to that wonderful world. And packages the most important works of literature in an easily digestible form.He is a diplomat—former Ambassador to the United States, Israel and former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. And he joins us today from his home in New Delhi.I am privileged to welcome Navtej Sarna to The Literary City.ABOUT NAVTEJ SARNANavtej Sarna was India's Ambassador to the United States, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, and Ambassador to Israel. He has also served as Secretary to the Government of India and as the Foreign Office Spokesperson. His earlier diplomatic assignments were in Moscow, Warsaw, Thimphu, Tehran, Geneva, and Washington DC. His literary work includes the novels The Exile and We Weren't Lovers Like That, the short story collection Winter Evenings, non-fiction works The Book of Nanak, Second Thoughts, and Indians at Herod's Gate, as well as two translations, Zafarnama and Savage Harvest. He is a prolific columnist and commentator on foreign policy and literary matters, contributing regularly to media platforms in India and abroad. His latest book is Crimson Spring, on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.Buy Crimson Spring: https://amzn.to/3BUjMqtBuy Second Thoughts: On Books, Authors and the Writerly Life: https://amzn.to/3JBqTpoWHAT'S THAT WORD?!Co-host Pranati "Pea" Madhav joins Ramjee Chandran in the segment "What's That Word?", where they discuss the phrase "Out damn spot!"WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW?Reach us by mail: theliterarycity@explocity.com or simply, tlc@explocity.com.Or here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theliterarycity.Or here:  https://www.instagram.com/explocityblr/

The more experienced writers are aware that the hardest thing to do is to write without trying to be clever. Some writers are born to coruscating prose. And then there are those who can entertain readers without having to use words like...coruscating.My guest today—Chitra Divakaruni— is such a writer.Reading Chitra is like traveling in a car with an excellent suspension—you don't feel the potholes. Or maybe that's because there are no potholes in her prose.Her writing is not only honest, sincere and without artifice, but also vivid. So vivid that film makers seem to be falling about making movies out of everything she writes. The Mistress Of Spices—starring Dylan McDermott and Aishwarya Rai—is one famous example. Sister Of My Heart was turned into a TV show in Tamil called Anbulla Snegitheiye (Beloved Friend).Her stories have been turned into movies, plays, even opera.To say that Chitra Divakaruni's prose is romantic or evocative is to fall to spewing platitudes. What any writer, critic or serious reader of books needs to understand is that Chitra's consistently good writing comes from craft not from a random muse.For that qualification, she is a professor at Houston University teaching creative writing.Her most recent book The Last Queen is a historical account of Rani Jindan, wife of then Maharaja of Punjab, Ranjit Singh and mother of the next Maharaja, Dalip Singh. The book may be categorized as historical fiction but the fiction is in the gaps of the story. The historical account is rich and—I'll say it—evocative.And now it is my pleasure to present one of the best known Indian writers Chitra Divakaruni.ABOUT CHITRA BANERJEE DIVAKARUNIChitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an award-winning author, poet, activist and teacher. She is the author of 20 books including Mistress of Spices, Sister of My Heart, Oleander Girl, Before We Visit the Goddess and Palace of Illusions. Her latest novels are The Forest of Enchantments, a feminist retelling of the epic The Ramayana in the voice of Sita, and The Last Queen, the story of Maharani Jindan, the indomitable queen regent of Punjab who fought the British in many ingenious ways. Divakaruni often writes about contemporary life in America and India, women's experiences, immigration, history, magical realism and mythology.Buy The Last Queen here: https://amzn.to/3QsthShWHAT'S THAT WORD?! - CATCH-22Co-host Pranati "Pea" Madhav joins Ramjee Chandran in the segment "What's That Word?", where they discuss the origins of the phrase "catch-22".WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW?Reach us by mail: theliterarycity@explocity.com or simply, tlc@explocity.com.Or, you can visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bangaloreliterarysociety.Or you can go to our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/explocityblr/.Join our Facebook group, Bangalore Literary Society. It does not matter if you are not in Bangalore. This group is for anyone interested in language and words.

In this episode, Gerald Greene, Designated School Official/International Student Advisor, discusses how he helps international students maintain their legal status while studying at HCC; Adekunbi Kuye, international student from Nigeria, discusses her experience at HCC and her career goals of going into communications; and an interview with award-winning author Chitra Divakaruni, author of "The Last Queen.” hccs.edu/international #globaloutlook #internationalstudents #Nigeria #communication #authors #historicalfiction

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In this episode, author Chitra Divakaruni & hosts Daman Tiwana & Khyati Thakur discuss The Palace of Illusions, which offers a woman’s take on the timeless tale of Mahabharata. Narrated by Panchaali, wife of the five Pandava brothers, the novel traces her life from fiery birth and lonely childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion; through her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna; to marriage, motherhood, and her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands’ most dangerous enemy. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel, Brown Girls Read for more content. You can also support us at patreon.com/browngirlsread and get access to exclusive content! Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsread/message

In this episode, hosts Daman Tiwana & Khyati Thakur discuss The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Divakaruni, which offers a woman’s take on the timeless tale of Mahabharata. Narrated by Panchaali, wife of the five Pandava brothers, the novel traces her life from fiery birth and lonely childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion; through her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna; to marriage, motherhood, and her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands’ most dangerous enemy. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel, Brown Girls Read for more content. You can also support us at patreon.com/browngirlsread and get access to exclusive content! Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsread/message

SUMMARY Bilha Chesner Fish, M.D., an Israeli-American immigrant and distinguished radiologist, shares her new book, Invincible Women. Based on personal "Conversations with 21 Inspiring and Successful American Immigrants," Invincible Women is a collection of stories illustrating the grit, willpower, and conviction of women fighting to achieve the American dream. Dr. Fish manages to interview immigrant women of all stripes: artists, doctors, fashion designers, authors, lawyers, teachers, engineers, business executives, chefs, scientists, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and even an opera singer. Each tells her struggles and triumphs while taking risks and struggling to assimilate into a new country. All the while, the common thread among them is giving back. Dr. Fish, a longtime advocate for community service and women’s empowerment, honors and celebrates these women through the careful reconstruction of her interviews. The book Invincible Women is especially critical and this moment in America's history when immigrants are often mistreated, misunderstood, and undervalued. The stories align with Dr. Fish's own commitment to stand up to hate, racism, and fear born of misinformation. QUOTES FROM THE WOMEN  "This country is huge; you can have millions of immigrants and still the country would be half empty, and still there will be space for everybody." ~Isabel Allende, Chilean-American New York Times best-selling author and advocate for the rights of women and girls "When I came here, I stayed with a friend of a friend that I had never met...But it was just us; we knew no one. We had no 'Vitamin P' as we say in Israel, meaning P for protection or help." ~Einav Gefen, Israeli-American chef and food services executive “In my mind, a successful immigrant is one who takes things from her culture that are useful and powerful and meaningful to her. But she also looks at the world that she is inhabiting and she uses what’s there.” ~Chitra Divakaruni, Indian-American author and women’s rights defender " I think this is tied to the business of the immigrant experience. I think it is so important that I bring something different to the American culture." ~Mi Jong Lee, Korean-American clothing designer and businesswoman “By voting, by acting, I feel like a true American immigrant.” ~Hung Liu, Chinese-American painter "America is the country that has always been proud to be a country of immigrants." ~Jacqueline Murekatete, Rwandan-American attorney and human rights leader BUY Invincible Women: Conversations with 21 Inspiring and Successful American Immigrants RECOMMENDATIONS BUY The Newcomers: Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in an American Classroom Listen to the podcast: https://www.nonfiction4life.com/newcomers-helen-thorpe/ BUY Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream Listen to the podcast: https://www.nonfiction4life.com/117-spare-parts-joshua-davis/ BUY Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother Listen to the podcast: https://www.nonfiction4life.com/119-enriques-journey-sonia-nazario/  BUY Wish You Happy Forever: What China’s Orphans Taught Me About Moving Mountains Listen to the podcast: https://www.nonfiction4life.com/wish-you-happy-forever/ Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

Author Chitra Divakaruni discusses her new novel, Before We Visit the Goddess, the unique structure she used to tell this story and the classic novel she's never been able to finish.

After penning her 17th book, award-winning author Chitra Divakaruni talks with HEC-TV about what inspired her most recently released novel One Amazing Thing. The book's characters will intrigue the reader with well-developed, thoughtful stories that are revealed as they struggle to survive following a deadly earthquake. Divakaruni explores cultural differences and human behavior in an uncontrollable situation. One Amazing Thing is an enjoyable, fast read as her characters' stories have a broad range of emotions that will have readers crying on one page and laughing on another. In this conversation, she reveals some secrets of the book as well as her One Amazing Thing.

SAJA, the South Asian journalists Association, presents a conversation with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, whose latest novel is "One Amazing Thing." See major praise for it below. She'll be interviewed by journalist and SAJAer LAVINA MELWANI. Jhumpa Lahiri, author of "Namesake" and "Interpreter of Maladies," winner of the Pulitzer Prize: “One Amazing Thing collapses the walls dividing characters and cultures; what endures is a chorus of voices in one single room.” Comments or questions to saja@columbia.edu

Join SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Chitra Divakaruni, whose latest book is "The Palace of Illusions" (Doubleday Feb. 2008). She is an award-winning author and poet. She has been published in over 50 magazines, including The Atlantic Monthly and The New Yorker, and her writing has been included in over 50 anthologies. Her books have been translated into 16 languages, including Dutch, Hebrew, Russian and Japanese. Two of her books have been made into movies.