Monday, Aug 14, 2023
Journalism of Courage
The Sandip Roy Show
What makes people tick? What are the stories they carry with them? In a world of shouting heads, veteran journalist, radio commentator and novelist Sandip Roy sits down to have real conversations about the fascinating world around us and the people who shape it. Catch these engaging interviews every other Sunday
The Sandip Roy ShowWhat makes people tick? What are the stories they carry with them? In a world of shouting heads, veteran journalist, radio commentator and novelist Sandip Roy sits down to have real conversations about the fascinating world around us and the people who shape it. Catch these engaging interviews every other Sunday
Episode
134
August 6, 2023
Sudha Pai and Sajjan Kumar on the Dalit vote mystery in UP
Sudha Pai and Sajjan Kumar on their new book, 'Maya, Modi, Azad: Dalit Politics in the Time of Hindutva' and the Dalit vote mystery in UP.
Episode
133
July 23, 2023
Hansal Mehta on making Scoop and using characters to confront his demons
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta joins Sandip Roy to talk about his latest TV series, Scoop, which is based on journalist Jigna Vora's book 'Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison.'
Episode
132
July 9, 2023
Why laws have not ended caste violence in India, with Manoj MittaPremium Story
In this episode, Sandip Roy talks to journalist Manoj Mitta, who in his latest book 'Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India' examines the resilience and violence of the Hindu caste system through the...
Episode
131
June 25, 2023
Hoshang Merchant, still a poster-boy for gay liberation at 75Premium Story
In this special Pride Month episode, Sandip interviews Hoshang Merchant, a poet and writer who has never been shy about discussing love, sex, and religion.
Episode
130
June 11, 2023
Angela Saini on why there is nothing ‘natural’ about patriarchy
Science writer Angela Saini joins Sandip Roy to talk about her book, The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule, and the role we play in keeping Patricharial structures alive.
Episode
129
May 28, 2023
Ujjal Dosanjh on how Canada became a haven for KhalistanisPremium Story
The former Premier of British Columbia Ujjal Dosanjh on taking on the Khalistan movement in Canada, and why multiculturalism is a double edged sword.
Episode
128
May 14, 2023
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on why a world without villains might be scarierPremium Story
Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni discusses her latest novel ‘Independence’, why women are the central focus of her work, and her belief that (for the most part) there are no villains in the world.
Episode
127
April 30, 2023
Writing Dalits back into history, with Yogesh MaitreyaPremium Story
Dalit poet and publisher Yogesh Maitreya discusses his memoir 'Water in a Broken Pot', and why he places his hope on the power of literature.
Episode
126
April 16, 2023
Nilanjana Bhowmick on why men prefer wives in cages and daughters to flyPremium Story
Writer and journalist Nilanjana Bhowmick talks about how middle-class homes can be a laboratory for patriarchy, and the burden that women have to bear in India.
Episode
125
April 2, 2023
Nilanjana Roy on writing crime, eating books, and falling for DelhiPremium Story
Writer and journalist Nilanjana Roy talks about her latest novel Black River, why she likes killing in print, and her adventures in reading.
Episode
124
March 19, 2023
The documentary won, when will our elephants? ft Vivek Menon and Alok GuptaPremium Story
Vivek Menon and Alok Hisarwala Gupta join Sandip Roy to talk about the state of the elephants in India.
Episode
123
March 5, 2023
Manil Suri on how mathematics saved his lifePremium Story
Author and mathematician Manil Suri talks about his latest book, how maths helped save his life, and why it is hard to teach it.
Episode
122
February 19, 2023
Timepass or subversion? Ira Bhaskar and Ghazala Wahab on Pathaan’s politicsPremium Story
In this episode, host Sandip Roy talks to Professor Ira Bhaskar and author Ghazala Wahab about Pathaan's success, politics, and the shifting representation of Muslims in Hindi films.
Episode
121
February 5, 2023
Why Shobhaa De Remains Insatiable at 75Premium Story
In this episode, host Sandip Roy talks to the novelist and columnist Shobhaa De about her recently released memoir 'Insatiable'.
Episode
120
January 22, 2023
No country for the elderly, with Himanshu Rath and Indira Jai PrakashPremium Story
In this episode, host Sandip Roy speaks to Himanshu Rath and Indira Jayaprakash about the lack of elderly care facilities in the country, the issue of accessibility and the impact of Covid, changing family dynamics,...
Episode
119
January 8, 2023
P Sainath on the freedom fighters India forgotPremium Story
Veteran journalist P Sainath on the incredible stories of freedom fighters who still have not been recognized for their contribution and struggle.
Episode
118
December 25, 2022
50 shades of Christmas in India, with Jerry Pinto and Madhulika LiddlePremium Story
Writers Jerry Pinto and Madhulika Liddle join Sandip Roy to talk about what is truly unique about Christmas in India.
Episode
117
December 11, 2022
What Indian languages say about who we are, with Peggy MohanPremium Story
In this episode, host Sandip Roy talks to Peggy Mohan about her book, 'Wanderers, Kings, Merchants', which tells the story of India by digging into India's languages.
Episode
116
November 27, 2022
Why Mallika Sarabhai isn’t shy of taking the alternative pathPremium Story
Mallika Sarabhai on her memoir 'Free Fall', how she got interested in alternative therapies, her struggles with body image issues, and more.
Episode
115
November 13, 2022
Changing the way we talk to kids about sex, with Reema Ahmad and Ramya AnandPremium Story
In this episode, host Sandip Roy talks to Reema Ahmad and Ramya Anand about how we can talk to our kids about the awkward truths about sex.
Episode
114
October 30, 2022
How safe are the drugs we take, with Dinesh ThakurPremium Story
Ranbaxy whistleblower Dinesh Thakur on his book, The Truth Pill, which looks at the state of drug regulation in India.
Episode
113
October 16, 2022
Kuch meetha ho jaye, with Rajyasree SenPremium Story
Food writer and columnist Rajyasree Sen joins Sandip Roy to talk about her latest book, The Sweet Kitchen, which includes tales and recipes of India's favourite desserts.
Episode
112
October 2, 2022
Gopalkrishna Gandhi on how Bengal shaped the MahatmaPremium Story
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Gopalkrishna Gandhi talks about his book, A Frank Friendship, that details the Mahatma’s long history with Bengal, and how the state shaped him.
Episode
111
September 18, 2022
Shaili Chopra on why every woman doesn’t need to be Indra NooyiPremium Story
Shaili Chopra, the founder of SheThePeople.TV, talks to Sandip Roy about her book 'Sisterhood Economy, what she found out while researching for it, and why there needs to be a generation of unlikeable women.
Episode
110
September 4, 2022
Rohini Nilekani on why India’s wealthy need to do more to boost civil societyPremium Story
In this episode, Rohini Nilekani joins host Sandip Roy to discuss her latest book, ‘Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar’, in which she talks about the need for a balance between these three sectors.