The Literature Lounge
The Literature Lounge
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The Literature Lounge, hosted by Mohua Chinappa is a popular podcast series dedicated to the world of books and the brilliant minds behind them. Through exclusive conversations, we uncover how authors craft captivating stories, thought-provoking essays, insightful biographies, provocative prose and poetry that spark possibilities within us. From dreaming big to breaking conventions, each episode explores books that ignite fresh ideas – one page at a time. If you love literature, you’ll feel right at home here.
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The show focuses on a wide array of literary themes including author journeys, storytelling techniques, and the cultural impact of literature, with episodes featuring discussions on women's empowerment in literature, the intricacies of geopolitics in writing, and the rich culinary narratives linked to street food in India.

The Literature Lounge, hosted by Mohua Chinappa is a popular podcast series dedicated to the world of books and the brilliant minds behind them. Through exclusive conversations, we uncover how authors craft captivating stories, thought-provoking essays, insightful biographies, provocative prose and poetry that spark possibilities within us.
From dreaming big to breaking conventions, each episode explores books that ignite fresh ideas – one page at a time. If you love literature, you’ll feel right at home here.
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What does it truly mean to be “politically correct” in today’s India? Is it a shield for civil discourse, or a silencer for necessary debate? In this incisive episode of The Literature Lounge, Mohua Chinappa engages in a fearless conversation with the insightful Satya Mohanty, challenging conventional narratives on development, public policy, and the state of the nation.
They dive deep into the uncomfortable truths of the Indian public sphere, questioning the very metrics we use to measure progress. From dissecting the state of our school systems and healthcare to confronting the stark realities of rural access and unemployment, this conversation is a masterclass in thinking beyond the headlines.
Join us for a candid and data-driven discussion that dares to be unpolitically correct, offering a critical perspective on what “Viksit Bharat” really means for its citizens.
References:
World Inequality Database (WID): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Inequality_Database
Panchayat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchayati_raj
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