Besides my dadu's stories that I share with you in this special podcast, many other resources were used, including some major ones listed below.

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1. Legacy of Netaji and INA

2. Netaji Research Bureau

3. Letters Prove Netaji was Gumnami Baba

4. The Gumnami Baba Mystery

5. Anuj Dhar on Subhas Chandra Bose | Abhijit Chavda Podcast 44

In this episode, I share a spooky personal experience I had at Amber fort in Jaipur, India. After that, we travel 70 kms away to the fort city of Bhangarh, dubbed one of India's most haunted sites. We'll explore these majestic sites, learn about the mysterious folklore that surround them, and share personal encounters. Have a story to share? Email me at: [email protected]

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Her name is synonymous with eternal beauty, she is a cultural icon, and one of the most celebrated actresses of Indian cinema. (Music from her movie). Her immense popularity and the success of her films made her one of the highest paid actresses of her time. She was at the pinnacle of success when, in 1969, at the age of only 36, her life was cut tragically short.

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We are travelling to a town where its cobblestone streets reverberate with echoes of whispered legends, and one such murderous legend is said to have been the inspiration for Agatha Christie's first novel. Join me as we travel back in time to Mussoorie.

In today's episode, we will fast forward to the period between the 1940s and 1980s - in post-independence India. 

I will share a story from my family's history while painting a larger picture of what life in the Indian tea plantations was like during those years.

We will travel through the many tea estates of Assam and follow the journey of a planter named Arun Prakash Datta, who happens to my grandfather. We will see him rise through the ranks, grow a family, and even get dragged into a bloody murder!

Thank you, Dad for writing down your memories and sharing all the details!

Today's episode is a personal one and structured a little differently. We are stepping back in time to explore the tea estates of India, where I'll bring you two short stories straight from these lush landscapes.

Today, we journey through the aromatic tea gardens of India to explore two captivating tales—both grounded in historical accounts and rooted in a shared affection for these verdant estates. We'll delve into the indomitable spirit of Maniram Dewan in Assam and the haunting beauty of Margaret's Hope in Darjeeling, two enduring legends that capture the essence of India's rich tea culture.

I didn't use too many external resources for this episode, but these are the ones I did:

CORRECTION: My father was chased by a rhino and not a hippo. Hippos can only run at 30km/hr - not much of a chase there! My father wanted listeners to know that he's not THAT slow. Haha

Described in vivid detail in ancient texts and  --  drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year, Dwarka stands as one of the holiest sites on earth. Yet, beneath its sacred allure lies the legend of an ancestral city— a grand and ancient city— believed to lie submerged off the coast of Gujarat, captivating archaeologists, historians, and spiritual seekers alike. One of India's most spellbinding enigmas, interwoven in layers of history and mythology. Join me as we journey to the fabled, ancient kingdom of Dwarka, once ruled by the divine king Krishna.

Dwarka Explorations - NODC

Is Dwarka Real?

Dvaraka: Lord Krishna’s Gateway to Where?

Dwarkadhish Temple

The Lost City by SR Rao

Abhinav Rao's Review of The Lost City

While she captivated millions onscreen, her own life was marked by misfortune and melancholy. Meena Kumari was a celebrated starlet, a poetess, a hopeless romantic, a sensitive soul, and a legend. Today, we go behind the silver screen, to meet a young woman full of hope -  but one whose life mirrored the tragedies she portrayed.

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Meena Kumari as a child actress

Her interview from Luftallah Khan's archives

Interview clip about Ashok Kumar

Chalte Chalte full song

Clip from Sahib, Bibi aur Ghulam

Now, a film on the Kamal Amrohi-Meena Kumari love story

Within the ancient walls of a Fortress, where stone and legacy intertwine, lies a tale of betrayal, family feud, and a tragic mystery. Today, we venture into the heart of the Maratha Empire to unravel the demise of a young Peshwa.

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