Story Of… | The Unfamiliar Stories Behind Familiar Objects
List of Story Of… | The Unfamiliar Stories Behind Familiar Objects
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Burp! Guess who had a husband for dinner?
Yes, they eat their mates, but spiders are perhaps the most misunderstood creatures. Hollywood films portraying them as hairy, ravenous monsters haven’t helped their cause. If spiders went extinct, earth’s ecosystem would collapse. Learn more about these fascinating creatures in this episode of Story Of…
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Killer Jeans — Why Are Women Garment Workers Dying Young?
There’s a harrowing story of livelihood, labour, and premature death stitched into the fabric of your denim. The next time you buy a pair of jeans, remember the young women who crafted them, balancing dreams and hardships, somewhere on a shop floor in a Bengaluru industrial estate
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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.