A Book A Day - A Literary Podcast from India

What does it actually take to govern a planet properly — not just talk about saving it? In this episode, we spend thirty minutes inside Atul Bora's ambitious Roadmap for a Sustainable World, a five-hundred-page attempt to build a complete governance philosophy from the ground up.

We trace the book's slow, deliberate arc — from its diagnosis of the twenty-first century's "spiral of crises," through a sobering look back at the collapse of ancient civilisations, to the theoretical heart of the book: a "Systemic-Precautionary-Sustainable" framework built around one deceptively simple standard — is it safe, healthy, and just?

We spend real time in the book's most striking section: a hundred-and-fifty-page deep dive into transboundary river governance between South Asia and China, where hydropolitics, climate change, and centuries of diplomatic history collide. And we ask why Bora chooses to end not with policy, but with children — with education as the last, and perhaps most important, piece of the sustainability puzzle.

Dense, rigorous, and unafraid of complexity — this is a book built for the shelf as much as the sofa. We discuss what it gets right, where it demands patience, and who should be reading it.

Tune in for an honest, appreciative look at a book trying to do something genuinely rare: think in systems, not slogans.

Greatest Short Stories is a collection of fiction by Indian author Mulk Raj Anand, first published in 1999 by Jaico Publishing House, featuring a wide range of his short stories that explore themes of Indian life, society, and the human condition, often with a focus on the marginalized. The book is an anthology that attempts to represent the variety in his work, from stories of "lyric awareness" to social commentary. 

In this episode, I narrate a short story from the collection.

About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time.

📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind.

🔗 Visit Kalampedia for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives.

📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at [email protected]

📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers.

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Greatest Short Stories is a collection of fiction by Indian author Mulk Raj Anand, first published in 1999 by Jaico Publishing House, featuring a wide range of his short stories that explore themes of Indian life, society, and the human condition, often with a focus on the marginalized. The book is an anthology that attempts to represent the variety in his work, from stories of "lyric awareness" to social commentary. 

In this episode, I narrate a short story from the collection.

About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time.

📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind.

🔗 Visit Kalampedia for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives.

📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at [email protected]

📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers.

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Essays in Idleness (Tsurezuregusa), written by the 14th-century Japanese monk Yoshida Kenkō around 1330–1332, is a masterpiece of medieval literature and a staple of the zuihitsu ("follow-the-brush") genre. This collection of 243 short, loosely connected vignettes captures profound reflections on impermanence, the beauty of solitude, and the appreciation of fleeting, mundane moments.

In this episode I narrate a few passages from the collection.

About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time.

📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind.

🔗 Visit Kalampedia for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives.

📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at [email protected]

📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers.

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A Book of Simple Living: Brief Notes from the Hills by Ruskin Bond is a collection of his personal observations and reflections on the quiet beauty and harmony found in everyday life in the hills of North India, drawing from his lifetime of experience. The book captures small, poignant moments—like watching a wild plum blossom or listening to rain—and explores themes of nature, solitude, friendship, and finding peace amidst life's complexities, offering readers a guide to appreciating the simple things.

In this episode I narrate a few passages from the book.

About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time.

📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind.

🔗 Visit Kalampedia for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives.

📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at [email protected]

📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers.

▶️ Watch our episodes on YouTube.

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A Book of Simple Living: Brief Notes from the Hills by Ruskin Bond is a collection of his personal observations and reflections on the quiet beauty and harmony found in everyday life in the hills of North India, drawing from his lifetime of experience. The book captures small, poignant moments—like watching a wild plum blossom or listening to rain—and explores themes of nature, solitude, friendship, and finding peace amidst life's complexities, offering readers a guide to appreciating the simple things.

In this episode I narrate a few passages from the book.

About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time.

📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind.

🔗 Visit Kalampedia for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives.

📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at [email protected]

📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers.

▶️ Watch our episodes on YouTube.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X.

#booktube #booktok #bookpodcast #indianpodcast #indianbookpodcast #indianliterarypodcast #literarypodcast

A Book of Simple Living: Brief Notes from the Hills by Ruskin Bond is a collection of his personal observations and reflections on the quiet beauty and harmony found in everyday life in the hills of North India, drawing from his lifetime of experience. The book captures small, poignant moments—like watching a wild plum blossom or listening to rain—and explores themes of nature, solitude, friendship, and finding peace amidst life's complexities, offering readers a guide to appreciating the simple things.

In this episode I narrate a few passages from the book.

About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time.

📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind.

🔗 Visit Kalampedia for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives.

📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at [email protected]

📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers.

▶️ Watch our episodes on YouTube.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X.

#booktube #booktok #bookpodcast #indianpodcast #indianbookpodcast #indianliterarypodcast #literarypodcast

Heartbreak is a practical, philosophical guide to understanding and overcoming heartbreak. 

Everyone experiences heartbreak at some point in their life. Advice can be heard to receive with a broken heart, and it tends to focus on letting time do the healing. This consoling and encouraging guide from The School of Life presents a refreshing perspective on heartbreak, arguing that a more nuanced understanding of our pain can help us along the path to healing. 

Through history, psychology, and a little philosophy, Heartbreak teaches us how our responses to abandonment are formed, what the best way to think about an ex might be, and how to envision future relationships when we are in the midst of despair. We come away feeling less alone, consoled that our suffering will have an end, and intrigued by the endless subtleties of relationships. 

In this episode I narrate the final few chapters of the book.

About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time.

📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind.

🔗 Visit Kalampedia for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives.

📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at [email protected]

📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers.

▶️ Watch our episodes on YouTube.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X.

#booktube #booktok #bookpodcast #indianpodcast #indianbookpodcast #indianliterarypodcast #literarypodcast

Heartbreak is a practical, philosophical guide to understanding and overcoming heartbreak. 

Everyone experiences heartbreak at some point in their life. Advice can be heard to receive with a broken heart, and it tends to focus on letting time do the healing. This consoling and encouraging guide from The School of Life presents a refreshing perspective on heartbreak, arguing that a more nuanced understanding of our pain can help us along the path to healing. 

Through history, psychology, and a little philosophy, Heartbreak teaches us how our responses to abandonment are formed, what the best way to think about an ex might be, and how to envision future relationships when we are in the midst of despair. We come away feeling less alone, consoled that our suffering will have an end, and intrigued by the endless subtleties of relationships. 

In this episode I narrate chapter five to seven of the book.

About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time.

📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind.

🔗 Visit Kalampedia for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives.

📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at [email protected]

📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers.

▶️ Watch our episodes on YouTube.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X.

#booktube #booktok #bookpodcast #indianpodcast #indianbookpodcast #indianliterarypodcast #literarypodcast

Heartbreak is a practical, philosophical guide to understanding and overcoming heartbreak. 

Everyone experiences heartbreak at some point in their life. Advice can be heard to receive with a broken heart, and it tends to focus on letting time do the healing. This consoling and encouraging guide from The School of Life presents a refreshing perspective on heartbreak, arguing that a more nuanced understanding of our pain can help us along the path to healing. 

Through history, psychology, and a little philosophy, Heartbreak teaches us how our responses to abandonment are formed, what the best way to think about an ex might be, and how to envision future relationships when we are in the midst of despair. We come away feeling less alone, consoled that our suffering will have an end, and intrigued by the endless subtleties of relationships. 

In this episode I narrate the first four chapters of the book.

About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time.

📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind.

🔗 Visit Kalampedia for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives.

📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at [email protected]

📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers.

▶️ Watch our episodes on YouTube.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X.

#booktube #booktok #bookpodcast #indianpodcast #indianbookpodcast #indianliterarypodcast #literarypodcast