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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 45 MIN

Episode 25: Harsh Mander in conversation with Arpita Das

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In the 25th episode of The Yodakin Podcast, author and activist Harsh Mander discusses his new book Under Grey Smoggy Skies: Living Homeless on the Streets of India's Cities, with Arpita Das, Founder-Publisher of Yoda Press. Under Grey Smoggy Skies brings together Mander's writings on the homeless, where he discusses the compassion and care we ought to show in our ideas of justice and our policies when dealing with India's homeless population. This conversation goes over his vast experience in the spheres of activism, teaching, and his work directly with the government and the Supreme Court. Under Grey Smoggy Skies is available in independent bookstores across the country, and can be purchased online using the following link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9348566075. Arpita Das on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/arpitayodapressYoda Press on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yodapressThe opening and closing theme song is 'Typewriter' by Eric Taboel via Epidemic Sound. This podcast episode has been edited and produced by Tara Mathur.

In the 25th episode of The Yodakin Podcast, author and activist Harsh Mander discusses his new book Under Grey Smoggy Skies: Living Homeless on the Streets of India's Cities, with Arpita Das, Founder-Publisher of Yoda Press. Under Grey Smoggy Skies brings together Mander's writings on the homeless, where he discusses the compassion and care we ought to show in our ideas of justice and our policies when dealing with India's homeless population. This conversation goes over his vast experience in the spheres of activism, teaching, and his work directly with the government and the Supreme Court. Under Grey Smoggy Skies is available in independent bookstores across the country, and can be purchased online using the following link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9348566075. Arpita Das on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/arpitayodapressYoda Press on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yodapressThe opening and closing theme song is 'Typewriter' by Eric Taboel via Epidemic Sound. This podcast episode has been edited and produced by Tara Mathur.

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