We present to you a sentimental story “One Last Cup” written by C.L. Williams, which is morbidly wrapped around the heart-wrenching emotion of grief, heartbreaks and goodbyes. The story is a part of a cluster of stories published in “Until Then, There’s Coffee” compiled by Saranya Dhandapani. As Andrew decides to bid goodbye to his former lover, we are taken through an intricate predicament that the couple faces. It’s a story of the two most sublime, intangible, and profligate human emotions lov...
Mar 08, 2022•7 min•Ep. 27
This wholesome story “Take Your Chance” written by “Aastha Gupta” is a part of a larger collection of stories in “Love in the Times of Online Dating” compiled by Priyanka Sahi. We take a stroll through how love finds you at times when you least expect it, guided by the voice of Anupriya Pandey, our podcast host. When you are a hopeless romantic, it is very difficult for you to force love in places where there was no love to begin with, and such is the predicament of this story. This palpable inc...
Feb 27, 2022•11 min•Ep. 26
Dive into the thickets of the light and darkness of womanhood as we bring to you two beautiful pieces of poetry. A mother and newborn's first embrace; a woman in the mercy of cold-hearted love, her emotions abused. Witness the contrasting experiences of two different women in "Seed of Life" by Maria Mappilassery and "Raven Flames" by Christina Triplett-Wagenknecht from the anthology, Liberation. Narrated and recited by Anupriya Pandey.
Feb 18, 2022•3 min•Ep. 25
As she woke up among the lush green fields, profligate spread of moist grass, mystically flowing lakes, in a sublime forest blanketed with numerous fireflies where the sun never set; Genora wondered if she was dreaming or whether she was transcended to the heavens above. Walk with us in the profound journey of Genora as she explores with her inquisitive nature: What is the true unadulterated purpose of life? This sublime story “The Forest of Souls” is written by Aashreya R. which is a part of a ...
Feb 04, 2022•17 min•Ep. 24
What do you do when life suddenly puts you in charge of the lives of many others who count on you, depend on you? What do you do when you're left with no choice but to take up a title, a throne that you were trying to run away from? Do you turn your back on your family and your country, or do you end up making a few heartless choices that a ruler inevitably has to end up making? Listen to the fateful story of The Accidental Dictator from the anthology Thrill in a Kill, written by Karthik C., nar...
Jan 14, 2022•15 min•Ep. 23
Seasons change and so does everyone. Summers are meant to be warm, filled with the zest of adventure and laughing echoes from the stories they hide. Explore the ‘Summer of Beginnings,’ published in the Inkfeathers anthology "Shades of a Woman." Narrated by Anupriya Pandey and authored by Anusha Veluswamy, listen to a young adventurer as she breaks her cocoon and transitions into a butterfly with her beautiful wings unfurled, spreading her wings in the world.
Jan 08, 2022•15 min•Ep. 22
Every coin has two sides – including our perception of villains. Mandara was a villain in everyone's eyes for casting away the rightful crown prince, yet, have we thought why she could have done it? Tune into this episode of the Inkfeathers podcast, 'Mandara,' from the anthology 'Lost and Misunderstood.' Written by Rukma Anil and narrated by Anupriya Pandey, this episode is bound to change your views about the misunderstood souls.
Dec 25, 2021•14 min•Ep. 21
Col(Dr.) Krishna Rau fondly recollects his experiences of over four decades while having served in the Indian Army. He has penned 17 amazing feel-good stories filled with excitement, happiness and the ups and downs of life. Inspired by real-life events, his book is sure to encourage strength and a sense of duty amongst the youth so that they are able to look back at their struggles and laugh for they(/these) were the best days of one's life.
Dec 04, 2021•29 min•Ep. 20
In this frenetic life, we tend to forget to thank our anchors in life – our mothers. Turn the volume up for this podcast episode 'Dear Ma', published in the Inkfeathers anthology " The Loved One" . Narrated by Anupriya Pandey and authored by Parasa Meghana, enjoy this with your mom and relive your highs and lows. An ode to all our mothers.
Nov 26, 2021•15 min•Ep. 21
How do you describe the emotions of feeling like a deserted soul on the inside while maintaining the facade of a zen state on the outside? Tune into this podcast, written by Dhwani Shetty and narrated by Anupriya Pandey, and find your inner self resonating with it.
Nov 19, 2021•2 min•Ep. 18
Why do people not believe in God? Why do people who do believe in God seem misguided? Discover the boundaries of being an atheist through the beautiful words of Sarah and mesmerizing narration by Anupriya.
Nov 05, 2021•4 min•Ep. 17
The fear, anxiety and finally the euphoria of being accepted and not feeling cast out again. Feel all these emotions in this episode, where you'll know why exactly people fear what is even slightly different. Beautifully narrated by Anupriya Pandey and penned down by Amy Sutton, this story will take you on an unusual yet beautiful journey.
Oct 29, 2021•11 min•Ep. 16
Six strong women come together to share their insights and incidents of infidelity in their marriage and bond with each other in the process. Through the immersive narration style of Anupriya Pandey and the beautiful penmanship of Janki Ravani, rediscover what marriage could truly mean.
Oct 22, 2021•21 min•Ep. 15
This is a really chilling narrative of what 'hell at home' would be. Triggering and torturing incidents happening to someone at their own home, that too by the people they should trust with all their life. This bone-chilling episode is the one that will make you question how hard life can really be on someone. Authored by Swikriti Lahoty within an anthology "The Tale of Enigmas" and narrated by Ishika Jain, this is 'The tale of Two Sisters'.
Oct 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 14
What happens when you suddenly land in a classroom full of people from diverse backgrounds? A class so different and fun that for a moment, you forget that you are the invigilator and the 'students' will apparently try their 'best' to cheat! Listen to this beautiful and fun narrative by Ishika Jain, authored by Deepti L. Sharma and be assured that you will be left with a smile on your face!
Sep 24, 2021•16 min•Ep. 13
Hope . What happens when 'hope' is challenged? What happens when life treats you so unfairly that you don't have hope for it? Do you fight back? Or do you give up and let fate decide for you? Listen to this amazing poem written by Padmini Peteri and narrated by Ishika Jain in the 12th episode of Inkfeathers Podcast, 'Warrior', that speaks about how not giving into circumstances and having hope can take you out of any bad situation. 'Warrior' is a poem published in an anthology book "Written in p...
Sep 17, 2021•3 min•Ep. 12
What happens when an emotion is judged? Love is probably the most judged emotion in the world although people hate to admit it. Absorb this narrative by Ishika Jain where you will experience love in its most raw form. A kind of love that is judged, yet is pure. From the anthology 'Three Bodies One soul', which explores love from a very different perspective, you will be listening to '1957: an Odyssey of the Gods of Love', authored by Khushi Malhotra.
Sep 03, 2021•22 min•Ep. 11
Ever had your skin crawling and cold sweat on your palms watching a horror movie? No? This episode will definitely give you the chills and the thrills of being immersed in an occult narrative of two students. Authored by Khushi Thakare and narrated by Ishika Jain, 'Paradise' will take you on your very own horror ride.
Aug 27, 2021•27 min•Ep. 10
Have you ever been in a situation where you feel as if everything is going out of control and nothing is predictable? With Ishika Jain, teleport yourself to a scenario where working with a journalist may lead you to your imminent death... Or not? Abducted is a short story from our anthology, The Facade.
Aug 20, 2021•16 min•Ep. 9
Immerse yourself into an almost life-like narrative written by Dr. Shritama Das, about the bombings on Nagasaki. Hear the pain, hear the misery, hear the agony and hear the helplessness that war brings to both the winning and the losing side. In the 8th episode of Inkfeathers Podcast, realise the real meaning of a hollow victory.
Aug 13, 2021•18 min•Ep. 8
Ah! The bliss of love! Kristina talks about her poem ‘Adoration’, which she wrote in one of her happiest moments in her life. Beautifully describing the feeling of being in love, the sense of freedom, the sense of protection one feels, that feeling of being with someone special, she successfully imparts the true essence of truly being in love with someone.
Aug 06, 2021•8 min•Ep. 7
How to deal with darkness, negativity and abyssal emotions? John McCafferty has the answer to them all. He analyses how different aspects of negativity affect the different aspects of someone’s personal life as well as their surroundings. His poetry, although short and precise, leaves a very hard-hitting and impactful message.
Jul 30, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The darkness of sunsets sounds ironic, right? Deep dive into the detailed analysis of Sehaf’s poetry, where she explains why sunsets are so meaningful to her, why she looks at sunsets that signify something depressing yet manage to convey a ray of hope. We are sure you would have never thought that sunsets could mean this much!
Jul 23, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Taboos of society -- a subject everyone is aware of but no one talks about. This is the epicenter of Deeksha’s poetry, ‘The Marital Love’. She dives into a conversation about one of the taboos in the society which is often covered by media and featured in news articles, but is never given a voice.
Jul 16, 2021•11 min•Ep. 4
Every human, regardless of their age, has had a fantasy lover, a vision of that perfect person they want to adore. Manoj Vaz beautifully describes the depths and the highs of being in love with someone who doesn’t even exist, also talking about how fictitious and non-fictitious it is at the same time when they wake up from their dreams to realize that it was all imagination.
Jul 09, 2021•12 min•Ep. 3
Everyone goes through their own hardships and challenges. It is how people decide to deal with them that actually makes a difference. Rashi Aggarwal reveals how being in a mentally exhausting situation wore her down and writing The New Beginning helped her overcome her obstacles.
Jul 02, 2021•8 min•Ep. 2
We tend to forget our contribution in a relationship at times, not realizing that we also played an equally important role. In this episode, Priya Kulkarni talks about her poem Without Me and what urged her to scribble it out. She opens up about personal experiences revolving around it, including the lesson she learnt about the importance of self, which inspired the title of the poem.
Jun 25, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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