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Jaipur Bytes
by Jaipur Literature Festival
Jaipur Bytes, the official podcast of the Jaipur Literature Festival, is your gateway to enriching and entertaining conversations featuring the finest thinkers, writers, speakers, and doers! Hosted by music programmer & broadcaster Sarthak Kaushik and writer & itihasology's founder, Eric Chopra, the podcast guarantees an eclectic mix of cross-genre discussions traversing diverse themes and ideas. With a constellation of the world's most eminent trailblazers, here's your chance to listen to authors, diplomats, historians, filmmakers, artists, and the unsung heroes of the arts.
Episodes
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The Living Landscape: Stephen Alter on Writing Discipline and Environmental Responsibility | Jaipur Bytes 2026
In Episode 12 of Jaipur Bytes, author Stephen Alter discusses his 50-year writing career, sharing his disciplined routine of writing exactly 1,000 words daily in solitude. Born in the mountains, Alter frequently writes about the Himalaya, which he describes as a fragile, dynamic, and constantly...
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Parvaaz on Music, Folk Traditions and Finding Their Voice | Jaipur Bytes 2026
In Episode 11 of Jaipur Bytes, Khalid and Bharat of the Indian indie rock band Parvaaz take us through their journey of finding their identity, sound, and wings as a band. From blending Kashmiri folk traditions with contemporary sounds to creating music without allowing algorithms to influence...
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What Makes a Film Truly Memorable? | Jaipur Bytes 2026
Why do some films become part of who we are, while others simply disappear? Join journalist and writer Poonam Saxena as she reflects on the emotional power of cinema, revisiting Sholay and exploring why certain films become part of our collective memory while others don’t. She discusses why...
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The Epic of Gilgamesh – World's oldest literature is surprisingly “modern” | Jaipur Bytes 2026
The oldest known work of literature is far from a dusty relic. Beyond antiquity, the significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh lies in the perenniality of its themes. From humanity's relationship with nature to environmental destruction, mortality, and civilization, Martin Puchner explains why this...
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Bridging Genres and Geographies ft. Thaikkudam Bridge | Episode 8 | Jaipur Bytes 2026
Thaikkudam Bridge, an acclaimed Malayalam multi-genre rock band, has been redefining the Indian independent music scene for more than a decade! From the story of how the band came together to navigating the complexities of creating music with a large ensemble, Vian and Ashok offer a rare glimpse...
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Content, creativity and the algorithm ft. Anurag Minus Verma | Episode 7 | Jaipur Bytes 2026
In this episode of Jaipur Bytes 2026, podcaster, writer and cultural critic Anurag Minus Verma shares his views on content, creativity, and the internet's ever-expanding influence on our lives, but not without his trademark wit and candor. Anurag unpacks his approach to content creation, the...
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Swapna Liddle on the Politics of History and Preservation of Heritage | Episode 6 | Jaipur Bytes 2026
Historical narratives are shaped, often distorted, by those in positions of power. This is why preserving our past matters for the future, now more than ever! At Jaipur Bytes 2026, renowned historian and author Swapna Liddle reflects on why approaching history with curiosity, critical thinking…
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Beyond Headlines: Anupama Chopra on Bollywood, Success & the Stories We Look Past | Episode 5 | Jaipur Bytes 2026
From building a remarkable career as one of India's most respected film journalists and bestselling authors to navigating setbacks, self-doubt, and defining moments, acclaimed author, journalist and film critic Anupama Chopra reflects on the journey that continues to shape her. In this episode of...
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What is History and who makes it!? Ft. Josephine Quinn | Episode 4 | Jaipur Bytes 2026
The only thing we need to know about History is that its power lies not in its association with antiquity but in its relationship with modernity! In the fourth episode of Jaipur Bytes 2027, historian and archaeologist Josephine Quinn, in conversation with writer, speaker, curator, and podcaster,...
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All everyone wants is to be a Content Creator ft. Dostcast | Episode 3 | Jaipur Bytes 2026
It’s 2026 and the internet controls the strings to our thoughts. But what controls the internet? It is the algorithm! In the 3rd episode of Jaipur Bytes 2026, the official podcast of the Jaipur Literature Festival, Entrepreneur and host of @dostcast, Vinamre Kasanaa paints a picture of what it...
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Beyond Shortcuts: Luke Coutinho’s call for Conscious Living and Collective Action | Episode 2 | Jaipur Bytes 2026
Why is the world failing? What is affecting our health? How can we fix it? Entrepreneur, lifestyle guru and author Luke Coutinho has answers to all our questions! Luke takes us through his inspiring journey into lifestyle medicine and why he believes true healing lies not in shortcuts, but in...
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The Evolution of a Grandmaster: Vishwanathan Anand on Chess and Change | Episode 1 | Jaipur Bytes 2026
What does it take to stay at the top of a game that never stops evolving? In the first episode of Jaipur Bytes 2026, chess legend Vishwanathan Anand reflects on his remarkable journey from a young prodigy with a passion for the game to becoming one of the greatest chess players in history. In...
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Arundhati Nath on ‘The Phantom’s Howl’ | Jaipur Bytes 2025
Ghost stories are a significant part of Bengali culture. In this podcast, Arundhati Nath recalls how she grew up listening to her grandmother narrate ghost stories. She discusses how the stories in the collection ‘The Phantom’s Howl’ feature supernatural creatures with not only elements of horror...
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Sandeep Khanna on His Debut Novel | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025
India cannot be separated from its ten thousand years of history, even when focusing on the last fifty years. Sandeep Khanna’s debut novel follows characters as they navigate the economic, political, and socio-cultural changes India has undergone from the 1970s and 80s to the present. In this...
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Susan Jung on Food and Beyond | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025
Even after testing ninety fried chicken recipes in three months for her cookbook ‘Kung Pao and Beyond’, food writer and chef Susan Jung still loves fried chicken. In this engaging podcast, Jung shares her culinary journey from starting out as an English literature graduate to becoming a pastry...
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Katy Hessel on Women in the History of Art | Jaipur Bytes 2025
Which kinds of art are worth viewing, and who creates them? Katy Hessel unpacks these questions by examining limitations historically placed on art made by women and types of works currently exhibited in the UK. The art historian argues how recognising these artists and writers’ achievements not...
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Anand George on his Culinary Journey | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025
From discussing culinary school and what inspired his passion for cooking, to exploring how the history of colonialism in Kerala has shaped its cuisine, and delving into the science and art of selecting ingredients and preparing dishes, Chef Anand George covers multiple facets of the culinary...
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Rajdeep Sardesai on the Politics and Media of India Today | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025
There is a lot to be said about the current state of politics and media in India today. This is exactly what journalist and author Rajdeep Sardesai expands on while talking about his newest book ‘2024: The Election that Surprised India’. Sardesei points out the hypocrisy of the Indian media and...
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Jassa Ahluwalia on Navigating Between Two Identities | Jaipur Bytes 2025
“I am rejecting the idea that I’m half Punjabi and half British. I am both those things fully.” In this captivating podcast, Jassa Ahluwalia discusses his book “Both Not Half,” exploring identity and his writing process. He shares stories of growing up in a multicultural home, how his family...
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From Cinema to Literature: Manav Kaul and Imtiaz Ali on Good Storytelling | Jaipur Bytes 2025
Storytelling takes on many forms from poems, plays, novels, short stories, to films, music, and short films. In this captivating podcast, Manav Kaul and Imtiaz Ali discuss elements that make narratives compelling, sharing how evocative literature and media influence their approach to writing,...
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Navigating Social Media Fame and Blending Music with Hrishi | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025
Growing up in America, singer Hrishi was surrounded by music that was different from the songs he heard at home. In this episode, Hrishi discusses how he navigated these two distinct musical worlds and discovered ways to blend Carnatic music with the English pop and rock that shaped his…
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Prajakta Koli on Creativity, Fame, and her Debut Novel | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025
Radio, YouTube, Instagram, and Bollywood are just a few of the diverse fields Prajakta Koli has explored. Now, she is venturing into the world of literature with her debut novel, ‘Too Good to be True’. In this engaging podcast, social media star Koli shares insights into her creative writing...
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Romy Gill’s Food Stories | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025
From eating Maggi and playing cricket in the 80s, to her mother’s cancer journey, to moving to the UK, chef and author Romy Gill shares the inspirations behind her book ‘Romy Gill’s India’. She discusses how growing up in Bengal as a Punjabi, along with other experiences such as travelling and...
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Beyond the Voice: The unfiltered Kailash Kher | Jaipur Bytes Podcast 2025
From thoughts on material possessions to the experiences that brought his iconic lyrics to life, catch the Kailash Kher beyond Saiyaan and Teri Deewani, in the first episode of the official podcast of the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival, The Jaipur Bytes, hosted by Yuva Ekta Foundation’s…
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Dispensations erase history that doesn't suit their ideology | Anjum Hasan talks ‘History’s Angel’
Anjum Hasan’s latest book, ‘History’s Angel’, focuses on a historian named Alif, who navigates life in the multistoried and historical city of Delhi during a time when the study of history is becoming an increasingly conflicted territory. In this episode of the Jaipur Bytes podcast, Hasan joins...
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Being a supermodel in late 90s India | Kelly Dorji on film, fashion, & more!
In this Jaipur Bytes episode, Bhutanese actor, model, and author Kelly Dorji reflects on his trailblazing career as a model and offers insights into the evolving standards of beauty and the fashion industry's demands. In conversation with RJ Sarthak Kaushik, he speaks about his experiences of...
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What’s the future of AI & creativity? | Marcus du Sautoy on maths, music, & more.
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy brings numbers to life in this fascinating episode of Jaipur Bytes. In conversation with RJ Sarthak, Sautoy talks about being an Ambassador of Mathematics, the magic of imaginary numbers, the unexpected connections between maths and music, and the inspiring stories...
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How was Indian royalty dethroned? | John Zubrzycki on Indian history, Orientalism, magic & more
How were Indian princes dethroned? Was Jaipur’s Royalty India’s answer to the Crown? What is so fascinating and puzzling about Indian magic? How does one write the shortest history of India? The ever-curious and inspiring chronicler of India’s diverse pasts, John Zubrzycki, joins Eric Chopra in...
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“I see all sorts of absurd things!”| Kanan Gill talks ‘Acts of God’, failed jokes, & soft sci-fi.
Kanan Gill, celebrated for his inimitable wit, joins host Sarthak Kaushik to discuss his soft sci-fi debut novel, Acts of God. He speaks about his more than a decade-long journey in the entertainment industry, the knock-knock jokes that earned him a Genius Visa, and the nuances that...
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Mary Beard walked so Philomena Cunk could run! | ancient cake, David Beckham, Roman graffiti & more
The iconic classicist Mary Beard, who has written a range of books spanning diverse historical themes — from the emperors of Rome, women & power, love & laughter in our ancient worlds, and more — joins Itihāsology’s founder Eric Chopra and music programmer & broadcaster-podcaster Sarthak Kaushik…
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Brexit, Trump, and fascism as inspirations for ‘Prophet Song’ | Booker Prize-winner Paul Lynch
In this gripping episode of the Jaipur Bytes Podcast, Paul Lynch speaks to Sarthak Kaushik about the whirlwind journey of winning the Booker Prize in 2023 for his dystopian masterpiece, 'Prophet Song.' He reveals the shifts in his life after winning the coveted prize, speaks of the hidden corners...
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Met Gala - museums just for the elite? | Luke Syson discusses art history & more
What goes into the art of curation? What is the idea of the ‘museum’ in popular culture? What has MET Gala's 'First Monday of May’s’ impact been on the world of art? What is the story behind Raphael’s ‘Madonna of the Pinks?’ If you are curious to hear about all of this and more then do not miss…
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‘I wanted to see Kashmir from inside-out!’ Vishal Bhardwaj talks about Haider
How does iconic filmmaker and music composer Vishal Bhardwaj select musicians for his masterpieces? Who are his major sources of inspiration? What are the stories behind masterpieces such as ‘Haider’? What are his thoughts on the role of cinema and the new-age of OTT platforms? Listen to this…
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Raghuram Rajan talks about India’s future in employment, politics, media & more!
What's in store for India's economic future? How will the arts shape the landscape of our economy? Has social media led to the rapid rise of misinformation? Curious for answers? Then tune in to the first episode of the Jaipur Bytes podcast, featuring renowned economist and former RBI Governor,...
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Jaipur Bytes Podcast | Official Trailer | Jaipur Literature Festival
Jaipur Bytes, the official podcast of the Jaipur Literature Festival, is your gateway to enriching and entertaining conversations featuring the finest thinkers, writers, speakers, and doers! Hosted by music programmer & broadcaster Sarthak Kaushik and writer & itihasology's founder, Eric Chopra,...
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Lies Our Mothers Told Us - The Indian Woman’s Burden: Nilanjana Bhowmick with Kanta Singh
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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Noor Inayat Khan - Enemy of the Reich: Rick Stroud and Shrabani Basu in conversation
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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The Magician of Mazda: Ashwin Sanghi in conversation with Manjiri Prabhu
This episode is a live session from Jaipur literature Festival 2023!
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Kabir, Kabir - The Early Modern Poet Philosopher: Purushottam Agarwal in conversation with Sanjoy K Roy
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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Guru to the World - The Life and Legacy of Vivekananda: Ruth Harris with Hindol Sengupta
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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Everything The Light Touches: Janice Pariat in conversation with Anish Gawande
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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The Price of Time: Edward Chancellor in conversation with Sanjeev Sanyal
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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Making Meritocracy - Lessons from China and India: Tarun Khanna in conversation with Mohit Satyanand
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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Let Me Hijack Your Mind: Raell Padamsee and Vandana Saxena Poria with Asad Lalljee
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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India, Empire and the First World War: Santanu Das and Navtej Sarna with David Olusoga
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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Age of Vice: Deepti Kapoor in conversation with Marlon James
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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A Life In Books: Namita Gokhale in conversation with Mandira Nayar
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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The Mystery of the Parsee Lawyer: Shrabani Basu in conversation with Tanuj Solanki
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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Grasping Greatness - Making India a Leading Power: C Raja Mohan and Bibek Debroy with Lakshmi Puri
This is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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The Essential Abdulrazak Gurnah: Abdulrazak Gurnah in conversation with Alexandra Pringle
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
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Jaipur Bytes, the official podcast of the Jaipur Literature Festival, is your gateway to enriching and entertaining conversations featuring the finest thinkers, writers, speakers, and doers! Hosted by music programmer & broadcaster Sarthak Kaushik and writer & itihasology's founder, Eric Chopra, the podcast guarantees an eclectic mix of cross-genre discussions traversing diverse themes and ideas. With a constellation of the world's most eminent trailblazers, here's your chance to listen to authors, diplomats, historians, filmmakers, artists, and the unsung heroes of the arts.
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