Audiobooks narrated by Adwait Karambelkar

Spectacle State: How Hindutva Shapes Feeling and Culture

"'The triumph of Hindutva, as of any successful ideological project, rests on its careful engineering of human souls. Spectacle State is a rare and much-needed account of this profound transformation in inner lives.' -Pankaj Mishra, author of The World after Gaza and Age of Anger 'Combining deep theoretical insights with an impressive range of materials and examples, Brahma Prakash offers us a compelling and engaging account-riveting and disturbing in equal measure-of the cultural transformations of India's public life in recent decades.' -Thomas Blom Hansen, professor of anthropology, Stanford University 'Subtly weaving in theoretical insights from global scholarship on ''fascist aesthetics'' while pointing out the volte face by academic writers succumbing to the charms of Hindutva, this engaging work ultimately relies on a close personal reading of the key instruments of a murderous cultural politics, fast becoming mainstream.' - Meena Dhanda, professor of philosophy and cultural politics, University of Wolverhampton, and visiting professor, London School of Economics and Political Science In today's India, power does not only govern -it marches, blares, dances and displays itself in colour, sound and action. From the beat of the drum and the glare of the loudspeaker to the rise of the bulldozer and the spread of the angry Hanuman, politics and power surrounds us - intense, sensorial and immediate. In Spectacle State, Brahma Prakash looks at the contemporary Right beyond speeches and slogans and moves through a series of vivid scenes from everyday life, to show how emotion and feelings have been claimed by the Right. It is in this charged liminal space that violence appears in the garb of celebration, hate as preservation of self-identity, and devotion as display. Moving between village processions, street performances, monuments, music and festivals, Spectacle State traces fear, pride, anger, piety are produced and circulated through the most innocuous of things. In the end, it asks: What happens when power, politics and hate batter the thin walls between culture and religion to produce a new language for a whole country?"

Brahma Prakash (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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The Ultimate Goal: A Former R&AW Chief Deconstructs How Nations Construct Narratives

"In The Ultimate Goal, Vikram Sood, former chief of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), explains 'the narrative' and how a country's ability to construct, sustain and control narratives, at home and abroad, enhances its strength and position. Intelligence agencies invariably play a critical role in this, an often-indispensable tool of statecraft. A 'narrative' may not necessarily be based on truth, but it does need to be plausible, have a meaning and create a desired perception. During most of the twentieth century, intelligence agencies helped shape narratives favourable to their countries' agendas through literature, history, drama, art, music and cinema. Today, social media has become crucial to manipulating, countering or disrupting narratives, with its ability to spread fake news and disinformation, and provoke reactions."

Vikram Sood (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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Maya: The Biography of a Tiger

"FOREWORD BY SACHIN TENDULKAR The intimate story of a tigress who became a national icon In November 2023, Maya-one of the most beloved tigresses of Maharashtra's Tadoba-Andhari reserve-vanished without a trace. Her disappearance made national headlines, and those who had followed her life at Tadoba for years were left stunned and full of concern for what might have become of her. Yet Maya's legend had been years in the making. Born in 2010 and orphaned early, she grew into a tigress of striking composure. She hunted in the open, carried her kills past idling jeeps and often paused before cameras as if aware of the attention she drew from admiring humans. Her calm around people, hold over a vast and contested territory and fierce care for her cubs pushed Maya's story far beyond Tadoba's forest roads. In this deeply observed account, Anant Sonawane retraces that life-from Maya's precarious beginnings to her rise as a matriarch who moved with quiet assurance under constant human watch. Clear-eyed and deeply attentive, Maya offers an intimate portrait of a wild tiger seen up close, yet never reduced to distortion or myth."

Anant Sonawane (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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Smarter Than the Storm: Championing the AI-Climate Nexus for a Truly Sustainable Future

"'This book provides a timely exploration of complex dynamics, offering a compelling and clear-sighted view of the interplay between AI, energy and sustainability.' - Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA) 'A book of crucial importance. Innovation for clean and efficient activities and infrastructure will be critical. Investment will be at centre stage. So too, AI. A very valuable contribution to international understanding and debate.' - Lord Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government, London School of Economics and Political Science 'A timely and valuable reflection on how aligning digital and climate transitions can accelerate sustainable development in the Global South, advance the Paris Agreement's long-term goals, and support the fight against poverty, hunger and inequalities.' - Ambassador Andre Correa do Lago, President of COP 30 Our planet stands at a defining juncture. Climate change is no longer a distant threat but a lived reality, multiplying risks across food, water, health, peace, technology and economic stability. At the same time, AI is advancing at unprecedented speed, offering powerful tools to cut through complexity and strengthen resilience. In Smarter Than the Storm, Amitabh Kant and Siddharth Sinha explore this interplay with compelling clarity. The book deep-dives into AI's promise, but, at the same time, also its dilemma. On the one hand, AI can accelerate climate action by advancing mitigation, adaptation and governance. On the other, it carries a growing environmental footprint. The book expounds how climate risks cascade across sectors, societies and economies, creating vicious cycles, and demonstrates, through global case studies, how AI can be deployed to tackle climate change. With an eye on the future, it also makes the case for climate- and community-positive data centres, open and sovereign AI models that democratize innovation, and digital public infrastructure that expands access to climate data, together forming a road map whose principles apply across sectors, geographies and challenges. Written in an accessible manner, and interspersed with characters reflecting lived realities, Smarter Than the Storm invites readers to think boldly about AI and climate solutions that are both effective and people-positive, transforming vicious cycles into virtuous ones and the climate crisis into a collective opportunity."

Amitabh Kant, Siddharth Sinha (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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The Art of Conversation

"In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, where information flows freely and attention spans are fleeting, the ability to communicate effectively is more critical than ever. Yet so many of us struggle to articulate our thoughts clearly, connect with others authentically, and leave a lasting impression. The good news is that communication is a skill, not an innate talent. And like any skill, it can be learned, honed, and mastered with practice and the right guidance. That’s where this book comes in. It’ll guide you through a holistic approach to communication that focuses on developing your inner strength, understanding the nuances of human interaction, and crafting narratives that captivate and inspire. Think of this book as your personal communication coach, your trusted confidant, and your storytelling mentor all rolled into one. It’ll challenge you to step outside your comfort zone, confront your fears, and embrace your unique voice. It’ll equip you with the tools and techniques you need to navigate any conversation with poise and confidence, whether it’s a job interview, a client pitch, or a networking event."

K.J.S. 'Tiny' Dhillon (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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Mumbai: A Million Islands

"'Takes us to places that don't register in our everyday lives - a critical piece of work for future historians.'- Rahul Mehrotra, architect and professor, Harvard Graduate School of Design 'A timely book that brings slum dwellers into the public eye - as luxury apartments rise, millions remain invisible to policymakers.' - Shabana Azmi, actor and housing rights activist 'Reads like a tender love letter to a disappearing city - an important contribution to understanding our planet's complex urban future.' - James Crabtree, author of The Billionaire Raj, former Mumbai bureau chief, Financial Times Since the East India Company merged seven islands into Bombay (now Mumbai), change has been constant-but now it is used as a weapon for displacement, disguised as development. Slums are erased overnight to make way for luxury towers priced in tens of crores. The working class is pushed to the margins-literally-and into distant housing projects with no infrastructure, transport or sanitation. Entire communities are uprooted while a new Mumbai is built for the privileged few, behind closed gates, inside glass walls. Sidharth Bhatia's Mumbai: A Million Islands is a piercing look at a city in the throes of relentless transformation. What is vanishing is not just space, but memory, history and the very fabric of a living city. Mumbai's famed spirit of survival is being tested like never before. Where the original seven islands had symbolized a synergy, today they're multiplying as fractures-social, spatial and economic-splitting the city into a million islands, each more isolated than the other."

Sidharth Bhatia (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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One Minute Wisdom

"One-Minute Wisdom offers core insights and transformative coaching techniques that Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, one of the longest-serving directors of an IIM, has developed over three decades in leadership, education and personal development. Prof. Chatterjee’s impressive credentials include formal coaching training at INSEAD and Harvard, which have significantly shaped the methodologies shared in this work.The book is divided into three parts—Life, Learning and Leadership—illustrated with hand-drawn sketches and slice-of-life examples. Designed for the reader who is pressed for time, with easily digestible insights and charming essays, this is a book that will help you find purpose and also empower you to become wiser, one page at a time."

Debashis Chatterjee (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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Turmoil in Punjab: Before and After Blue Star: An Insider's Story

"Punjab went through a politically turbulent period between 1978 and 1994, triggered by the rift between Sikhs and Nirankaris, and fuelled by the operations Blue Star, Woodrose and Black Thunder I and II. Narrated as an eyewitness account by Ramesh Inder Singh, then the district magistrate of Amritsar, and later the chief secretary of Punjab, this book affords an insider's view of the events that ignited the strife and created the socio-political fault lines that divided Punjab in those years. It also describes the terrorist violence in Punjab, the state response to the military operations, the death of thousands of innocent citizens, the shocking assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the subsequent lynching of close to 3,000 Sikhs in the national capital of Delhi, which set in motion a devastating ethno-national movement in Punjab. Based on extensive research and first-hand accounts of those who lived through those volcanic years, Turmoil in Punjab: Before and After Blue Star is an eye-opening narrative of the genesis of the Punjab conflict, the rise of radicalism and the Khalistanis, and the elimination of militancy from the state."

Ramesh Inder Singh (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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World's Best Ex-Girlfriend

"When love will not let you find a way out The last time Daksh met Aanchal, it was at a wedding in Dubai. A brief spark and then both of them move on. It’s not necessary to be together even if you love each other to the moon and back, right? Wrong. Not being with the one you love means that there is always this heart-shaped hole in your lives, a pain that you can’t understand, a longing that refuses to go away. What happens when the Band-Aid on this relationship is ripped off, and they are pushed together to finally see what life for them would be like? What happens when they put aside their ambitions and emotions to finally look at filling the hole? World’s Best Ex-Girlfriend is a romance that will take the reader through the wringer of love."

Durjoy Datta (Author), Adwait Karambelkar, Melita Jessica Fernandes (Narrator)

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You Become What You Think

"This book isn't just about reading--it's about tangible change. With actionable insights, it'll reshape your thinking and empower you to unlock the best version of yourself.Are you searching for a way to improve your life, increase your happiness and achieve your full potential? Then this is just the book for you.You Become What You Think is a practical guide to personal growth. Within its pages lie actionable insights that will transform your perspective on life and the world around you. Author Shubham Kumar Singh has carefully crafted this book from his own journey through countless volumes, distilling the most impactful lessons from diverse topics. Each insight is presented in a clear, accessible format, designed for effortless application to your own life.The primary aim? To enhance your self-awareness and nurture personal growth. It will gift you with a fresh outlook on life and a deeper understanding of your true self."

Shubham Kumar (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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Becoming Babasaheb: The Life and Times of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Volume 1): Birth to Mahad (1891-1929)

"There are many intellectual biographies of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, but until now none has sought to reveal the personality of the man. They will tell you what he thought or what he wrote, but remain silent about who he actually was, his inner struggles, how he felt. They give information about Ambedkar, but do not talk about his interior life, his personal growth or how he came to be the man who left such an indelible mark on modern India's constitutional, political, social and religious landscapes. The first of an ambitious two-volume biography, Becoming Babasaheb traces Ambedkar's life journey, from his birth in 1891 to the transformative Mahad Satyagraha in 1929. It takes a completely fresh look at Ambedkar's lived experiences and teases out the nature and character of the man behind the legend. It offers an extensive, personality-driven narrative covering Ambedkar's life, along with salient aspects of his contemporary legacy, unfolding as a tale of remarkable tenacity, which it chronicles in all its rich vitality. All of Ambedkar's books and speeches are publicly available, so large volumes will forever appear interpreting his writings and presenting his ideas. Meanwhile, old myths and inaccurate 'facts' about his thought and life events, even his relationships, persist. Becoming Babasaheb has been written on the basis of entirely original archival research to set the historical record straight. A vivid portrait of the man in his times, both volumes of this biography will present readers with a new Ambedkar, the true Ambedkar."

Aakash Singh Rathore (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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A.M. Naik: The Man Who Built Tomorrow

"'Passion, devotion, conviction, commitment - four words that can change your life.' A.M. Naik In 1964, A.M. Naik, a twenty-two-year-old engineering graduate, chanced upon a recruitment advertisement for Larsen & Toubro. Despite almost botching up his final interview, Naik was hired. 'I've sacked thirty-eight engineers-don't be number thirty-nine' is what Naik's boss T. Baker told him on his first day at work. Thus began an era of relentless hard work, infectious zeal and remarkable achievements, which not only elevated Naik in the L&T hierarchy, but also helped transform the company into a multinational conglomerate with presence in more than fifty countries. What makes Naik the energy powerhouse he is and a workaholic, even at eighty-one? What motivates him to forge selfless relationships? What is it about him that inspires those who work alongside him to walk that extra mile for any assignment? A powerful story of grit and determination, passion and resilience, A.M. Naik: The Man Who Built Tomorrow presents a rare look at the person behind the leader and the many worlds he inhabits-from business and industry to nation-building and philanthropy. What's next for the man whose motto in life is to start walking towards the next goalpost as soon as one is achieved?"

Jairam N. Menon, Priya Kumar (Author), Adwait Karambelkar (Narrator)

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