A Book A Day - A Literary Podcast from India

About A Book A Day - A Literary Podcast from India

My name is Deepak Rana. Every day, I pick at least one new book, read what it has to offer, make notes and share the best ideas with you. Sounds fun, right? Join me in this journey and explore a whole new world of books and stories. For any suggestions/queries please contact us at contactkalampedia@gmail.com or visit Kalampedia.org on your browser.

Publisher

Kalampedia

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jun 2020

Latest episode

7 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

500 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Roadmap for a Sustainable World by Dr Atul Bora

   What does it actually take to govern a planet properly — not just talk about saving it? In this episode, we spend thirty minutes inside Atul Bora's ambitious Roadmap for a Sustainable World, a five-hundred-page attempt to build a complete governance philosophy from the ground up. We trace the book's slow, deliberate arc — from its diagnosis of the twenty-first century's "spiral of crises," through a sobering look back at the collapse of ancient civilisations, to the theoretical heart of the book: a "Systemic-Precautionary-Sustainable" framework built around one deceptively simple standard — is it safe, healthy, and just? We spend real time in the book's most striking section: a hundred-and-fifty-page deep dive into transboundary river governance between South Asia and China, where hydropolitics, climate change, and centuries of diplomatic history collide. And we ask why Bora chooses to end not with policy, but with children — with education as the last, and perhaps most important, piece of the sustainability puzzle. Dense, rigorous, and unafraid of complexity — this is a book built for the shelf as much as the sofa. We discuss what it gets right, where it demands patience, and who should be reading it. Tune in for an honest, appreciative look at a book trying to do something genuinely rare: think in systems, not slogans.

2. 

   25 Mar 2026

   Little Chicks - Mulk Raj Anand - Indian Short Stories

   Greatest Short Stories is a collection of fiction by Indian author Mulk Raj Anand, first published in 1999 by Jaico Publishing House, featuring a wide range of his short stories that explore themes of Indian life, society, and the human condition, often with a focus on the marginalized. The book is an anthology that attempts to represent the variety in his work, from stories of "lyric awareness" to social commentary. In this episode, I narrate a short story from the collection. About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time. 📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind. 🔗 Visit Kalampedia (kalampedia.org) for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives. 📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at contactkalampedia@gmail.com 📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers. ▶️ Watch our episodes on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@abookadaypodcast?si=fwSqF6rv3c8BQqlz). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thekalampedia?igsh=ODBmdWZrY2cyb3Js), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCFeDua8Y/) and X (https://x.com/TheKalampedia?t=5UtLlvzohEmmPN_02ABxOw&s=09). #booktube #booktok #bookpodcast #indianpodcast #indianbookpodcast #indianliterarypodcast #literarypodcast

3. 

   17 Mar 2026

   The Lullaby - Mulk Raj Anand - Indian Short Stories

   Greatest Short Stories is a collection of fiction by Indian author Mulk Raj Anand, first published in 1999 by Jaico Publishing House, featuring a wide range of his short stories that explore themes of Indian life, society, and the human condition, often with a focus on the marginalized. The book is an anthology that attempts to represent the variety in his work, from stories of "lyric awareness" to social commentary. In this episode, I narrate a short story from the collection. About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one book at a time. 📚 Whether you're seeking healing, inspiration, or just a good read, there's something here for every curious mind. 🔗 Visit Kalampedia (kalampedia.org) for more book-based resources, bibliotherapy insights, and literary deep dives. 📩 For feedback, suggestions, or collaborations, write to us at contactkalampedia@gmail.com 📍Don’t forget to follow, like, and share the podcast with fellow booklovers. ▶️ Watch our episodes on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@abookadaypodcast?si=fwSqF6rv3c8BQqlz). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thekalampedia?igsh=ODBmdWZrY2cyb3Js), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCFeDua8Y/) and X (https://x.com/TheKalampedia?t=5UtLlvzohEmmPN_02ABxOw&s=09). #booktube #booktok #bookpodcast #indianpodcast #indianbookpodcast #indianliterarypodcast #literarypodcast

Who has been a guest on A Book A Day - A Literary Podcast from India

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bijal Shah
• Alain de Botton
• Sam Dalrymple

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

16,269

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.2 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

84

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