Among the most spectacular works of Indian sculptural art are the Chola Age temple bronzes. In conversation with fellow historian William Dalrymple, Vidya Dehejia reveals why this period fuelled creativity with Hindu devotees believing their deities had public personas not too dissimilar to those of human monarchs. Tune into #JLFBraveNewWorld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Nepal and India are bound together by history and culture but recent developments have caused friction between the two neighbours. On #JLFBraveNewWorld, author and thought leader Sujeev Shakya alongside writer and diplomat Navtej Sarna discuss the economic and geopolitical realities of the region and the need to reinforce ties in these fraught times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

As tensions escalate between India and China, are troubled times ahead for the Asian powerhouses? Former Indian Ambassador to China, Gautam Bambawale, discusses this and more on #JLFBraveNewWorld with journalist Suhasini Haider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megha Majumdar’s debut ‘A Burning’ has dominated summer reading lists with TIME Magazine describing it as a “powerful corrective to the political narratives that have dominated in contemporary India.” Majumdar discusses her work and more with Penguin Random House India’s Manasi Subramaniam on #JLFBraveNewWorld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Film director Anubhav Sinha isn’t afraid to shy away from controversial and complex issues. In conversation on #JLFBraveNewWorld with Vani Tripathi Tikoo, the youngest ever member of the Central Board of Film Certification, he discusses his work, including ‘Article 15’, which set out to confront uncomfortable truths on India’s caste system See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Writer Shobhaa De speaks with her daughter Anandita De in a no-holds-barred conversation on her new e-book, ‘Lockdown Liaisons’, as they share their takes on the charged emotional and social realities of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruth Vanita, with a vast body of groundbreaking work on gender, sexuality and women’s rights, speaks to writer journalist @sandipr, author of ‘Don’t Let Him Know’, about her evocative new novel ‘Memory of Light’ on same sex love in the last century and the impact of LGBT literature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The globally-celebrated @neilhimself, and one of the most beloved and popular writers in India too, talks to @nilanjanaroy about his life and work, and how he is surviving under lockdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the rainclouds spread their shadows, acclaimed music historian Dr. @katherineschof8 and accomplished vocalist and writer @vidyasings speak of the power and splendour of the monsoon ragas and the stories and emotions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diplomat, author & former MP @PavanK_Varma discusses his latest book, ‘The Greatest Ode to Lord Ram: Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas; Selections and Commentaries’, with politician & writer @ShashiTharoor, as they delve into the philosophy and continuing relevance of the Ramcharitmanas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In a riveting conversation, world-renowned academics Niall Ferguson and Maya Jasanoff delve into the history of pandemics and share their perspectives on one of the most pressing questions of our time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lessons from the life and teachings of the 14th Dalai Lama, where he shares his profound wisdom with JLF Brave New World. In conversation with Pico Iyer, His Holiness speaks of finding love and peace in our confused, divided and chaotic world, and of the universal value of compassion in these troubled times . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Two of the greatest living Irish writers - Paul Muldoon & Colm Tóibín - discuss the influence of Joyce and Irish literature with Booker-shortlisted poet and novelist, Jeet Thayil, and explore why ‘Ulysses’ still matters, to mark Bloomsday on June 16 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Palestinian-Canadian physician Dr. @DrAbuelaish speaks to writer and journalist @MarieBrenner about his autobiography, a saga of hatred and love, loss and forgiveness, despair and hope, on #JLFBraveNewWorld See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vascular surgeon and writer Dr. @AmbarishSatwik speaks with translator @arunava about the terrors of the #pandemic across the perspectives of history and literature as well as in the present tense See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.