Story Of… The Unfamiliar Stories Behind Familiar Objects
Discover the unfamiliar, intriguing, and often entertaining stories behind familiar objects in the series, “Story Of…” presented by Richa Govil, Director of the School of Development at Azim Premji University
“Story of…” is an exciting series on the stories of familiar things and the many human hands they pass through before they reach you. From cotton kurtas and rice, to everyone’s favourite crunchy street side snack.
Behind each of these everyday objects is a warm human tale. Join Richa Govil, Director of the School of Development, Azim Premji University, to discover the unfamiliar, intriguing, and often entertaining stories behind familiar objects in our series, “Story Of…”.
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This non-commercial show is meant for educational purposes only.
Enjoy all episodes in the series
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Lantana — the unwelcome guest that refused to leave
In Story of Lantana, the third episode in our series “Story Of…”, Richa Govil and Madhuri Ramesh ponder the differences between alien and invasive species, mulling over the role that humans have played in altering biodiversity around the world. They reflect on the broader implications of introduced species and confront the complexities of categorising organisms as invasive or desirable.
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Story of Rice — How a white grain became a staple food
What does it take to put a plateful of rice on your table?
In this episode of “Story Of…”, Richa Govil examines the layered role of rice in Indian society and economy. Joining her is Manikandan V, faculty at Azim Premji University and an expert in food rights and social inclusion.
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Crunch! Slurp! The Story of Pani Puri in India
Pani Puri! Behind every morsel of the mouthwatering street snack is a human story of migration, entrepreneurship, labour, and the right to work. Listen to the first episode of “Story Of…” on Radio Azim Premji University.
