Books and Authors podcast with L Somi Roy, author of And That Is Why; Manipuri Myths Retold

Books and Authors

Why man gets wrinkles, why the cat buries its poop, why a doll is worshipped in a village called Kakching... L Somi Roy's 'And That Is Why; Manipuri Myths Retold' is full of wonderful tales. On this week's Book & Authors podcast, @somiroy talks to @utterflea about collecting the myths, Manipur's distinct culture, it's pre-Hindu legends, and its wonderful ponies and passion for polo, among other things.

284 Episodes

25 Dec 2024

31: In conversation with Parmesh Shahani on his new book, Queeristan Part 1

15 MINS

25 Dec 2024

30: Part 2 | In conversation with Ashutosh Bharadwaj on his new book, The Death Script: Dreams and Delusions in Naxal Country

15 MINS

25 Dec 2024

30: Part 1 | In conversation with Ashutosh Bharadwaj on his new book, The Death Script: Dreams and Delusions in Naxal Country

15 MINS

25 Dec 2024

29: Part 2 | In conversation with Janaki Lenin on her new book, Every Creature Has a Story- What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour

12 MINS

25 Dec 2024

29: Part 1 | In conversation with Janaki Lenin on her new book, Every Creature Has a Story- What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour

15 MINS

25 Dec 2024

27: Part 2 | In conversation with Farrukh Dhondy on his new book Rumi; A New Collection

14 MINS

25 Dec 2024

28: Part 1 | In conversation with Farrukh Dhondy on his new book Rumi; A New Collection

13 MINS

25 Dec 2024

26: In conversation with Dhruv Bogra, author of 'Away - Seven Real Adventures in the Wilderness' (Part 1)

14 MINS

25 Dec 2024

25: In conversation with Dhruv Bogra, author of 'Away - Seven Real Adventures in the Wilderness' (Part 2)

13 MINS

25 Dec 2024

24: In Conversation with Shobhaa De, author of 'Lockdown Liaisons' (Part 2)

15 MINS

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