Harshaneeyam

About Harshaneeyam

Harshaneeyam is a podcast about Literary fiction focussing on Translated works from across the world. Interviews with Translators from different languages, conversations with Famous Telugu writers and introduction of Novels and Short story collections form the content of our podcast. You can contact us at harshaneeyam@gmail.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Publisher

Harshaneeyam

Category

arts · arts · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Mar 2020

Latest episode

13 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

542 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jul 2026

   Translator Iswarya on Jeyamohan's Detective Fiction.

   Today we are talking to Iswarya who translated Tamil Writer Jeyamohan's short story collection - 'One Million Footsteps' into English. In One Million Footsteps, We meet Ousepachan, a jaded, maverick ex-police officer with razor-sharp wit. He turns his gaze inward, dwelling on the complex minds that commit crimes. We trace transgressions back to raw human drives: love, desire, ego, and power. The Story Collection is layered with history and myth, challenging us to confront deeper truths. To understand the depth here, we must look at the man behind the prose. B. Jeyamohan is a pre-eminent force in modern Tamil literature. His career spans over three hundred short stories and landmark novels. He is a vital voice bridging heritage and contemporary Indian narrative. He has been recognized with the Akilan, Katha, and Sanskriti Samman awards. Bringing this world to life is the translator V. Iswarya. She teaches English literature at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She was a 2024 South Asia Speaks Fellow for Translation. She honed her craft under the mentorship of the esteemed Arunava Sinha. Her work captures the nuance and gravity of Tamil literature for all of us. This collection is a meditation on human nature you won't want to miss. Here she is Iswarya talking about her love for books and Literature - If you enjoy Harshaneeyam Podcast please follow the show on Apple, Spotify, or your favourite podcasting platform and leave a review for us. It will help truly help us; and don't forget to Share our podcast link with your other friends who enjoy similar content. To help us provide even more value, using the link given below in the show notes to complete our brief Listener Survey. Your feedback is the secret ingredient that helps us improve and create content tailored to your interests! https://www.harshaneeyam.com/survey/Listener/ (https://www.harshaneeyam.com/survey/Listener/) * Please complete Harshaneeyam Listener Survey using the above link. It would be lovely to have your feedback. ***Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Interviewees in interviews conducted by Harshaneeyam Podcast are those of the Interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Harshaneeyam Podcast. Any content provided by Interviewees is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

2. 

   11 Jul 2026

   Listener survey on Harshaneeyam Podcast

   welcome ot Harshaneeyam podcast. https://www.harshaneeyam.com/survey/Listener/ (https://www.harshaneeyam.com/survey/Listener/) We have a Quick favor to ask — and this one's important. We've put up a short Listener survey, and we genuinely need you to be part of it. Just a few questions about what's working, what isn't, and what you'd like to see more of. You'll find the link in the show notes, and also on the top menu of our website. It takes maybe five minutes, but it's essential — it shapes where this podcast goes next. Please don't skip this one. We'd really appreciate it. https://www.harshaneeyam.com/survey/Listener/ (https://www.harshaneeyam.com/survey/Listener/) * Please complete Harshaneeyam Listener Survey using the above link. It would be lovely to have your feedback. ***Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Interviewees in interviews conducted by Harshaneeyam Podcast are those of the Interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Harshaneeyam Podcast. Any content provided by Interviewees is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

3. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Vashalice Kaaba on 'Library in a Box'.

   Welcome to Harshaneeyam Podcast. Today I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Vashalice Kaaba, a brilliant scholar, librarian, grant writer, and the Executive Director of the Global Literature in Libraries Initiative. With a Ph.D. from Florida State University and a career helping social impact organizations secure more than $10 million in funding, her work beautifully blends literacy, cultural access, and community transformation. In this episode, Dr. Kaaba shares the deeply personal roots of her career, starting with her grandmother who grew up in the segregated American South and used the Bible, newspapers, and hand-me-down books to turn her into a phenomenal reader. She also reflects on her childhood library trips where she first noticed a painful lack of books representing people of color, a formative experience that now drives her lifelong research into Black youth literature and equitable representation. The heart of our conversation focuses on her groundbreaking initiative called Library in a Box, which is a portable, scalable solution designed to spread literacy without the need for traditional brick-and-mortar walls. Inspired by her experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda and a Fulbright Scholar in Kenya, Dr. Kaaba designed this project to overcome steep barriers like a lack of infrastructure, funding, and resources. The box itself features an e-reader, a terabyte drive pre-loaded with thousands of digital books, and a specialized manual meant to guide everyday individuals on how to run a grassroots library right in their communities without needing a formal university degree. We also discuss how this incredible project empowers communities to maintain absolute autonomy over their own education, allowing them to circumvent political book bans and censorship by keeping diverse, inclusive literature accessible outside the traditional library ecosystem. It is an inspiring look at how a simple, innovative idea can turn access to stories into a revolutionary act of love and joy. Let’s dive into the episode! For more information - https://glli-us.org/ (https://glli-us.org/) If you enjoy Harshaneeyam Podcast please follow the show on Apple, Spotify, or your favourite podcasting platform and leave a review for us. It will help truly help us; and don't forget to Share our podcast link with your other friends who enjoy similar content. To help us provide even more value, using the link given below in the show notes to complete our brief Listener Survey. Your feedback is the secret ingredient that helps us improve and create content tailored to your interests! https://www.harshaneeyam.com/survey/Listener/ (https://www.harshaneeyam.com/survey/Listener/) * Please complete Harshaneeyam Listener Survey using the above link. It would be lovely to have your feedback. ***Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Interviewees in interviews conducted by Harshaneeyam Podcast are those of the Interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Harshaneeyam Podcast. Any content provided by Interviewees is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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YouTube views

63,557

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

39 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100

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Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

85

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