15 Best Indian Literature Podcasts

1. Books and Beyond with Bound

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Welcome to India's no. 1 book podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover the stories behind some of the best written books of our time. From personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys, find out what drives India's finest authors to pen our favourite reads. And get an editors' perspective on how these books reflect the true realities of our lives and society. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories.MORE Hosts Tara Khandelwal, Michelle D’Costa
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2.3KTwitter 1.6KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 52 min Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Fairytales of India by gaathastory

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Fairytales of India podcast brings to you stories of Kings and Queens, of Princes and Fairies, of crafty wizards and magical beasts. These are classic tales of adventure, magic and drama, brought to you in a new avatar by gaathastory. Experience a magical ride with new stories every week.You can subscribe to Fairytales of India podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, and many more. New episodes of Fairytales of India podcast are available in English and Hindi. visit https://www.mythsindia.in to learn more...MORE Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 15 min Get Email Contact

3. Indian Noir

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India's most critically acclaimed chart-topping horror podcast featuring Indian Horror stories and Indian Creepypastas in audio and animated video format.Nikesh Murali (host) is a Commonwealth Short Story Prize winning writer, bestselling horror author & professional narrator.MORE Host Nikesh Murali
Producer/Network Nikesh Murali
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Apple Rating 5/5Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 24 min Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

4. A Book A Day

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In this podcast, we discuss books and issues in the Indian and global context.
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 43.8KTwitter 55Instagram 346 Avg Length 17 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Vedanta Lectures

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Swami Tattwamayananda, currently the Minister of the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco, served in various centers of the Ramakrishna Order in India as an editor, publisher, & teacher of Sanskrit, Advaitic texts such as Sri Shankaracharya's commentaries on the 'Prasthanatraya' Buddhism & Indian philosophy. He underwent traditional training in Hindu scriptures, Sanskrit, Vedic & Vedantic literature for many years, from his early days. He is frequently invited for lectures on Yoga, Vedanta, & traditional Hindu scriptures & for participating in interfaith dialogues.MORE Producer/Network Vedanta Society, San Francisco
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 15.4K Avg Length 66 min Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

6. Paperback

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Hosted by Raachyeta Sharma and Satyajit Roy, Paperback will be a podcast where we engage with stalwarts and experts from various industries, suggesting 5 non-fiction titles that contributed to their journey in a big way. We believe that peer-to-peer learning will play a huge role in the future and people are more likely to follow the recommendations of industry experts who they look up to.MORE Producer/Network IVM Podcasts
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 152.7KTwitter 9.9KInstagram 69.8K Avg Length 38 min Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

7. Tales From Ancient India

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In this podcast, each episode/season will showcase a story from Indian literature - ancient and contemporary, whimsical and Vedantic, long or short. I'm excited to share these stories here.
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Apple Rating 4.2/5 Avg Length 22 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Bhagavad Gita By Sir Edwin Arnold

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One of the world's most valued scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu scripture which is a part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. Undeniably, it is also one of the most important texts in the history of literature and philosophy. A work offering comfort and enlightenment, the Bhagavad Gita is regarded with much respect and love as it directs its readers towards a fulfilling and joyous life. Translated by Sir Edwin Arnold, the book presents a translation magnificently written and true to the original, as it alluringly stirs up emotion and strong imagery within its audience.MORE Producer/Network Loyal Books
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Facebook 6KTwitter 254 Avg Length 10 min Get Email Contact

9. The Lit Pickers

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The Lit Pickers is a podcast that celebrates books & bold opinions. Hosted by writers Supriya Nair & Deepanjana Pal, each episode explores literature, authors, & reading. The show champions the written word, as well as the biggest ideas, tiniest thoughts, silliest questions, & confounding conundrums. Nair & Pal invite you to their Sunday breakfast table banter, that makes for truly lively commentary for readers & thinkers, & awaken the bookworm in you. So, pop the kettle on, grab a biscuit & listen, as your reading list gets longer & longer.MORE Producer/Network Maed in India
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 5.6KTwitter 2.1KInstagram 9.2K Avg Length 36 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

10. India Booked

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India Booked is a podcast that uses literature as a lever to bring multiple facets of India alive. A perfect podcast for bibliophiles, trivia junkies, and people interested in learning more about India. Every episode focuses on a different theme and takes place via a conversation between the host with celebrated authors.MORE Producer/Network ThePodium.in
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 93Instagram 582 Avg Length 43 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

11. The Speaking Indian

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Hello, I'm Raghuram Shastry, I will be podcasting about the rich culture, heritage, history, stories, literature, games, entertainment, and lots more from my land, India & beyond.
Producer/Network Raghuram Shastry
Avg Length 11 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact