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 writer and Itihāsology's founder, Eric Chopra, to discuss the nuances of her latest novel, the inspirations behind her previous works, her anxieties around the erasure of the past, and the ways in which...
Oct 28, 2024•26 min•Season 11Ep. 11
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 walking iconic ramps and working with some of the best names in the industry. He shares his thoughts on the rise of influencer culture and speaks of legendary designers like Shahab Durazi, Manish Malhotra, ...
Oct 03, 2024•22 min•Season 9Ep. 9
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 woven into the history of mathematics. An episode that offers a fresh and engaging take on how numbers shape our world.
Sep 13, 2024•27 min•Season 8Ep. 8
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 this episode of the Jaipur Bytes podcast to discuss all of these interesting questions & much more!
Aug 30, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 differentiate—and connect—being a writer and a performer.
Aug 16, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 in an episode of the Jaipur Bytes podcast and shares how ancient Egyptian cake led her to falling in love with history; how David Beckham’s tattoos aided her in teaching students about the co...
Aug 02, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 of the world and the literary legends who ignite his creativity, and contemplates the evolving landscape of fiction.
Jul 19, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 out on this episode of Jaipur Bytes in which art historian Luke Syson is in conversation with Eric Chopra.
Jul 06, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 full episode of the Jaipur Bytes podcast to get answers to these questions and more!
Jun 21, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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, Raghuram Rajan, as we explore these questions and more. In conversation with him are the hosts Sarthak Kaushik, music programmer & broadcaster, and Eric Chopra, writer and Itihāsology's founder....
Jun 07, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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 ...
May 24, 2024•3 min
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Aug 21, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 49
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Aug 15, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 46
This episode is a live session from Jaipur literature Festival 2023!
Aug 12, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 47
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Aug 08, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 46
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Aug 05, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 45
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Aug 01, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 44
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Jul 26, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 43
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Jul 22, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 42
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Jul 18, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 41
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Jul 01, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 40
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Jun 27, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 39
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Jun 13, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 38
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Jun 09, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 37
This is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Jun 06, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 36
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
Jun 03, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 35
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
May 31, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 34
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
May 23, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 33
This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
May 19, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 32
Tom Holland in conversation with William Dalrymple. This episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2023!
May 16, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 31
