A new chapter is set to be added to the India-England cricketing rivalry in the 21st century as the two teams lock horns in a five match Test series in England. Former Indian cricketer and commentator, Deep Dasgupta, who was part of the Indian side when they met England for the first time in this century in 2001-02, talks about that tense series and how the rivalry has grown stronger in the ensuing years in this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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Get ready to drool as we dive deep into India’s incredible world of sweets (mithai) — from temple prasads to Instagram-worthy experiments! Join Kunal Vijayakar and Shubhra Chatterjee (culinary researcher & filmmaker) as they unwrap the origins, flavors, and wild innovations of Indian desserts.

Ever tried Pyaz ki Kheer or Mutton ka Halwa?
Did you know a sweet was once served to confuse a groom?
From banana polis to lasoon ki kheer, explore how local ingredients and cultures shape sweets across India.

We travel from Puri’s legendary temple prasad to the streets of Surat, with stories of milk, honey, tradition, and… unexpected ingredients.

This episode is a nostalgic, quirky, and surprising ride through mithai — food that can make you swoon with joy or squirm in confusion.

Don’t miss it! Hit play and treat yourself.

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As a new-look Team India gets ready to take on England away from home, our guest Rajdeep Sardesai takes us back to 1971 when India registered their first series win over England. The year, however, began with another special series win in the West Indies, where a young Sunil Gavaskar combined with a veteran Dilip Sardesai to give India a new self-belief.

Hear the veteran journalist roll back time with stories from 1971 in this episode of A Century of
Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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Dive into the fascinating history of Biryani in India with host Kunal Vijayakar and culinary expert Shubhra Chatterji in this episode of A Century of Stories: India.
We explore how this beloved dish traveled from the Persian courts to the Indian subcontinent, evolving into Hyderabadi, Kolkata, Lucknowi (Awadhi), and other iconic Biryani styles that continue to capture our hearts and palates.

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The Indian Premier League expanded in 2022 to make it a 10 team tournament from the 8 team tournament that it was when it began in 2008. However, there have also been teams that once were part of this extravaganza but no longer are. Former Mumbai Captain Shishir Hattangadi who was the Director of Cricket of one such team in the inaugural edition recalls the journey of few such teams on this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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Why did India’s biggest film industry take root in Mumbai? From the first silent film screenings to the dream factories of Girgaum, this episode of A Century of Stories: India, brought to you by IDFC First Bank, traces the fascinating story of how Bombay became Bollywood.
Join host Kunal Vijayakar in conversation with heritage expert Bharat Gothoskar as they explore:

• The rise of cinema halls in Grant Road

• The studio boom in Dadar and Andheri

• How the partition shifted India’s film power to Bombay

• The evolution from black-and-white reels to Netflix and OTT

This is the story of how Mumbai became more than a city—it became a screen where India saw itself.

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Mumbai wasn’t always India’s financial powerhouse—but how did it get there? In this episode, Kunal Vijayar sits down with heritage expert and city chronicler  Bharat Godoskar to explore the fascinating journey of Mumbai, from its early colonial days to becoming the economic engine of India.

Join us as we uncover the city’s rich history, pivotal moments, and the forces that shaped it into the bustling metropolis it is today.

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As the ongoing Indian Premier League edition moves towards its business end, we talk to noted cricket analyst Sankar Rajgopal to understand the impact of data and analysis on IPL teams’ pursuit to success. Sankar, who has worked previously with multiple IPL teams in the past, shares his insight on how analysis is shaping cricket’s future on this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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From the mid 90s to late 2000s, the Australian men’s team dominated both the formats of the game like only West Indies had done in their prime. But in their methods, they were different from the West Indies and won admirers and detractors aplenty. Watch Joy Bhattacharjya discuss the period of Aussie dominance with Cyrus in this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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On 24th April, 1973 a boy was born in the Tendulkar household who changed the cricket world forever. Though he made his debut in 1989, it was in the 90s that Tendulkar ascended to a different plane altogether with his batting exploits. But the decade tested him as well with its share of injuries and multiple stints of captaincy that left much to be desired. Popular journalist Clayton Murzello talks about how Sachin Tendulkar went from savage to surgical, stamping his authority on the 90s in this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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