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Nitasha Manchanda
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S1E100 Ep. 100: Bringing Indian Classics to us all with Harvard University Press's Editorial Director Sharmila Sen
“There's nothing dead about the Indian classics. It's not a revival of anything. It's not a museum piece. I think our classical tradition is alive through the stories our parents and grandparents…
S1 Mini-Edit 6: Readers and writers! Author Sonali Dev is back with a new book and lots of great tips
🎙️ The Indian Edit: Mini Edit with Sonali Dev – “There’s Something About Mira”Welcome back to The Indian Edit! In this special mini edit, award-winning romance author Sonali Dev returns to the…
S1E99 Ep. 99: Leading with purpose with Pratham USA CEO Manisha Bharti
🎙️ New Episode Out Now!In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Manisha Bharti, CEO of Pratham USA, to explore what it takes to lead one of India’s largest education nonprofits.From her journey…
S1E98 Ep. 98: Rivers Between Us: Family, Heritage, and Storytelling with kidlit author Suma Subramaniam & illustrator Tara Anand
Rivers have been on my mind recently with some recent buzzy arrivals on their power (from Elif Shafak to non-fiction Robert Macfarlane). Join me with author Suma Subramaniam and illustrator Tara…
S1E97 Ep. 97: The craft of writing in the age of BookTok - with environmental lawyer turned author Farah Naz Rishi
Another long overdue episode with a FANTASTIC guest! Philly-based lawyer-turned-writer Farah Naz Rishi has written YA, sci-fi, romance, and a heartbreaking memoir ‘Sorry for the Inconvenience’. Pop…
S1E96 Ep. 96: How to create a portfolio career with author, doctor, journalist and educator Seema Yasmin
And we are back! After a very long delay (you can read why here on the newsletter), I’m delighted to bring you this overdue episode with Dr. Seema Yasmin. Ignore my most awkward intro ever to hear…
Mini-Edit 5: Mystery author Sujata Massey's tips for a fun-filled Back-to-School season
The dynamic author Sujata Massey joined me in conversation earlier this summer and shared her resolution to make it her best summer by “only reading pleasurable and escapist books”! Why not take this…
S1E95 Ep. 95: Family stories as our most precious inheritance with writer Ritu Hemnani
“Why do people migrate?” was the question Ritu Hemnani’s daughter posed to her one day. A deeper look at her own family’s story of migration from Sindh to Hong Kong led this educator to explore the…
S1E94 Ep. 94: The joy of children’s books with ‘Girls on Wheels’ author Srividhya Venkat
Another one for you book lovers out there!Many of us were introduced to the wonder of picture books only once we began reading them to our kids. My latest guest Srividhya Venkat fell in love with…
S1 Mini-Edit 4: A celebration of all our blended identities with "In This Family" creators Shelly Anand and Meenal Patel
Looking for a new picture book to read with kids in your life? This brand new one really made me think about all the tiny and large ways children develop their sense of belonging in a family and…
S1E93 Ep. 93: Widening the lens: a look at Corky Lee's Asian America with historian Mae Ngai
Why does American history still exclude so many? My latest guest Mae Ngai is Lung Professor of Asian American Studies and History at Columbia University and has written award-winning books on…
S1E92 Ep. 92: Author and educator Nina Sharma on black and brown love and allyship
Wondering where to start with learning more about black and brown solidarity? Or how to write about a difficult experience? Reading author and educator Nina Sharma’s wonderful debut “The Way You Make…
S1 Mini-Edit 3: Children's author Veera Hiranandani is back with 'Amil and the After', a sequel to her award-winning book 'The Night Diary'
What happens to families AFTER they’ve survived a traumatic historical event? Veera Hiranandani set out to explore this question in her sequel to the beloved Newbery-honor winning middle-grade novel…
S1E91 Ep. 91: Bringing the flavors of the Canary Islands to our tables with Simran Khiantani of SimranCooks
Ever wondered whether you should take that step to turning your hobby into a business? New York based Simran Khiantani (also goes by Namrata) shares her journey from Bombay to New York via the Canary…
S1 Mini-Edit 2: A trip to Portugal with photographer and storyteller Christine Chitnis
Exploring her husband’s Goan and Portuguese heritage led writer Christine Chitnis to create a beautiful celebration of the visual culture of Portugal: “Patterns of Portugal”. Having successfully…
S1E90 Ep. 90: The rich history of South Asia and MIT with Ranu Boppana and Sana Aiyar
“You know, as Asian Americans, we often don't know our history. I myself have lived in the US more than 50 years, and yet a lot of people still think that you’ve recently come from India. This is not…
S1E89 Ep. 89: On the craft of children's literature with author and teacher Sheela Chari
Ever wondered how an author takes a flash of inspiration and weaves a story from it? My guest Sheela Chari shares how she came to write her many wonderful children’s books, including the moment in…
S1E88 Ep. 88: How a rare disease diagnosis birthed a non-profit with The Sumaira Foundation’s Sumaira Ahmed
Sumaira Ahmed is a force! Upon being diagnosed with a rare neuroimmune condition (Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder/ NMOSD, whose symptoms can include vision loss, paralysis, and weakness),…
S1E87 Ep. 87: Understanding and celebrating neurodivergence with Chandana Singh, founder of 'Advocacy for Dyslexia'
My guest Chandana Singh is a lawyer, founder of ‘Advocacy for Dyslexia’, and of The Office of Learning Support at India’s leading liberal arts university Ashoka University. Join me in this chat as…
S1E86 Ep. 86: The joy of reinventing and pivoting with landscape designer Shoma Haque
Ever wonder what makes people take that leap and pivot into a second or even a third act? My Boston-based guest moved from a successful career in consulting to non-profit leadership, and now to…
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