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   S1 · E93 · 18 May 2026 · 48 min

   The Bhor Ghat Story and Its Hidden Cost | ft. Ananth Rupanagudi (IRAS) | India

   In this episode of A Century of Stories: India, Kunal Vijayakar is joined by Ananth Rupanagudi to explore the story of the Bhor Ghat railway line - one of the most challenging engineering feats in India’s history. Built across the steep and unforgiving Western Ghats, this line connected Bombay to Pune, reshaping trade, travel and colonial governance. But behind the tunnels, viaducts and engineering brilliance lies a far more complex story - of the people who built it, the immense financial and human cost, and the thousands of Indian lives that were never recorded. From colonial…

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   S1 · E92 · 7 Apr 2026 · 48 min

   The Untold History of Tea and Coffee in India | A Century of Stories: India

   For most Indians, the day begins with a cup of chai. But India’s relationship with tea and coffee has a far more fascinating history than we often realize. In this episode of A Century of Stories: India, Kunal Vijayakar sits down with Bhavi Patel to explore how tea and coffee travelled across continents and eventually shaped India’s drinking culture. From the legendary story of Baba Budan bringing coffee seeds to India to the rise of South Indian filter coffee, this episode traces the cultural and historical history of Indian beverages. They also examine the dominance of chai…

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   S1 · E91 · 31 Mar 2026 · 43 min

   How Kabaddi Became India’s Fastest Growing Sport | A Century of Stories: India

   Kabaddi has travelled a remarkable journey - from dusty village fields to packed stadiums, prime-time television, and a professional league that has transformed the sport in India. In this episode of A Century of Stories: India, host Kunal Vijayakar sits down with Suhail Chandhok, CEO of U Mumba and broadcaster, one of the most recognizable voices in Indian sport, to explore the fascinating rise of Kabaddi. The conversation traces the sport’s ancient roots, its presence across Asia, and its evolution from a traditional rural pastime into one of India’s fastest-growing…

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   S1 · E90 · 24 Mar 2026 · 51 min

   India's 3000 Year Old Perfume Legacy ft. Pranav Kapoor

   What does the smell of rain have to do with a 3,000-year-old city on the banks of the Ganges? In this episode of A Century of Stories India, host Kunal Vijayakar sits down with Pranav Kapoor, 8th-generation perfumer and a trained chef from Kannauj, to explore Petrichor, the science behind scent and memory, and India’s ancient distillation techniques that predate modern perfumery. From copper stills and raw botanicals to the rise of perfume tourism, this conversation traces how fragrance shapes culture, ritual, identity, and the future of Indian craftsmanship. Watch the full episode now…

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   S1 · E60 · 12 Sep 2025 · 31 min

   How did the BCCI rise to its current status? ft. Amrit Mathur | Cricket

   The BCCI has grown from strength to strength in the past couple of decades to become the strongest cricketing board in the world, also aided by the riches brought to it by the success of the Indian Premier League. Writer and administrator Amrit Mathur, who was at the centre of it all in the ‘90s, tells the story of how BCCI moved from being on the periphery of the cricketing world to sitting on the throne in a matter of three decades in this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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   S1 · E58 · 29 Aug 2025 · 39 min

   Yuvraj Singh’s Untold Stories ft. Sharda Ugra | Cricket

   A proper box-office cricketer who entertained with both bat and ball, Yuvraj Singh’s life and career also had all the ingredients of a blockbuster movie. His father’s obsession to make a cricketer out of him, the change he brought to the Indian team, his struggles to find a place in Tests despite obvious talent and his comeback after a battle with Cancer are some of the many chapters that make Yuvraj’s career so fascinating. Ace journalist Sharda Ugra, who co-authored a book with the cricketer after his comeback to the game in 2013, tells us the stories that made Yuvraj…

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   S1 · E57 · 21 Aug 2025 · 52 min

   Backstage with the Cricketing Greats ft. Gaurav Kalra | Cricket

   We have all seen them on our screens, producing one superlative performance after another. But how are our favorite cricketers when the cricketing limelight isn’t on them? Journalist and TV host Gaurav Kalra who has worked in the television industry for decades talks candidly about the cricketers he had the opportunity to work closely with in his career in this special episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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   S1 · E89 · 19 Aug 2025 · 57 min

   100 Years of Indian Couture & Fashion Culture ft. Rochelle Pinto | India

   In this episode of A Century of Stories, Kunal Vijayakar sits down with Rochelle Pinto, Head of Editorial Content at Vogue India, for a deep dive into the evolution of fashion — from red carpets to real life. Rochelle traces the biggest influences on Indian fashion, unpacks how today’s young generation's fashion reflects a world that’s constantly shifting and pulls back the curtain on the Met Gala. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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   S1 · E56 · 14 Aug 2025 · 42 min

   The growth of Women’s cricket in the 21st century ft. Anjum Chopra | Cricket

   Just a few months away from the Women’s 50-over World Cup at home, Team India has made a strong impression under Harmanpreet Kaur by winning a T20I and ODI series in England. The success of this team in the past few years is built on the groundwork laid by several generations of women cricketers who played the game for passion. Former team India Captain Anjum Chopra, whose 17-year long career for India began in 1995, tells us what all has changed in Indian women’s cricket in the past 25 years to bring it where it stands today in this special episode of A Century of Stories:…

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    S1 · E88 · 11 Aug 2025 · 45 min

    How India’s Food Changed After 1947 ft. Kurush Dalal | India

    Did you know that dishes like butter chicken and bread halwa were born out of survival and displacement? Or that gurudwaras became lifelines, serving food and comfort to thousands rebuilding their lives after 1947? In this episode of A Century of Stories: India , host Kunal Vijayakar is joined by historian and culinary anthropologist Dr. Kurush Dalal to explore how India’s kitchens transformed after Independence. From refugee-run dhabas to community kitchens, they uncover how migration shaped our plates, how food traditions adapted to new realities, and how some of India’s most…