A Century Of Stories

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A Century Of Stories

Join Kunal Vijayakar and Cyrus Broacha as they unravel the enchanting stories of India's last century. From groundbreaking innovations to cricketing legends, A Century of Stories is a captivating blend of humour and history, inviting you to relive and discover the tales that shaped modern India. 🎙️ Innovation & Achievement, hosted by Kunal Vijayakar 🎙️ Cricket and Beyond, hosted by Cyrus Broacha

  1. 1971 - The year that changed Indian Test cricket | Cricket

    1 DAY AGO

    1971 - The year that changed Indian Test cricket | Cricket

    As a new-look Team India gets ready to take on England away from home, our guest Rajdeep Sardesai takes us back to 1971 when India registered their first series win over England. The year, however, began with another special series win in the West Indies, where a young Sunil Gavaskar combined with a veteran Dilip Sardesai to give India a new self-belief.Hear the veteran journalist roll back time with stories from 1971 in this episode of A Century ofStories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
  2. History of Biryani in India ft. Shubhra Chatterji | India

    5 DAYS AGO

    History of Biryani in India ft. Shubhra Chatterji | India

    Dive into the fascinating history of Biryani in India with host Kunal Vijayakar and culinary expert Shubhra Chatterji in this episode of A Century of Stories: India. We explore how this beloved dish traveled from the Persian courts to the Indian subcontinent, evolving into Hyderabadi, Kolkata, Lucknowi (Awadhi), and other iconic Biryani styles that continue to capture our hearts and palates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  3. The Defunct IPL Teams | Cricket

    29 MAY

    The Defunct IPL Teams | Cricket

    The Indian Premier League expanded in 2022 to make it a 10 team tournament from the 8 team tournament that it was when it began in 2008. However, there have also been teams that once were part of this extravaganza but no longer are. Former Mumbai Captain Shishir Hattangadi who was the Director of Cricket of one such team in the inaugural edition recalls the journey of few such teams on this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  4. The Untold Origin Story of Bollywood ft. Bharat Gothoskar | India

    26 MAY

    The Untold Origin Story of Bollywood ft. Bharat Gothoskar | India

    Why did India’s biggest film industry take root in Mumbai? From the first silent film screenings to the dream factories of Girgaum, this episode of A Century of Stories: India, brought to you by IDFC First Bank, traces the fascinating story of how Bombay became Bollywood. Join host Kunal Vijayakar in conversation with heritage expert Bharat Gothoskar as they explore: The rise of cinema halls in Grant Road The studio boom in Dadar and Andheri How the partition shifted India’s film power to Bombay The evolution from black-and-white reels to Netflix and OTT This is the story of how Mumbai became more than a city—it became a screen where India saw itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  5. Things you never knew about Mumbai ft. Bharat Gothoskar | India

    19 MAY

    Things you never knew about Mumbai ft. Bharat Gothoskar | India

    Mumbai wasn’t always India’s financial powerhouse—but how did it get there? In this episode, Kunal Vijayar sits down with heritage expert and city chronicler  Bharat Godoskar to explore the fascinating journey of Mumbai, from its early colonial days to becoming the economic engine of India. Join us as we uncover the city’s rich history, pivotal moments, and the forces that shaped it into the bustling metropolis it is today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  6. The Analysis Boom in the IPL | Cricket

    12 MAY

    The Analysis Boom in the IPL | Cricket

    As the ongoing Indian Premier League edition moves towards its business end, we talk to noted cricket analyst Sankar Rajgopal to understand the impact of data and analysis on IPL teams’ pursuit to success. Sankar, who has worked previously with multiple IPL teams in the past, shares his insight on how analysis is shaping cricket’s future on this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  7. The Aussie Era in Cricket

    1 MAY

    The Aussie Era in Cricket

    From the mid 90s to late 2000s, the Australian men’s team dominated both the formats of the game like only West Indies had done in their prime. But in their methods, they were different from the West Indies and won admirers and detractors aplenty. Watch Joy Bhattacharjya discuss the period of Aussie dominance with Cyrus in this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  8. Sachin Tendulkar Birthday Special - The Master in the ‘90s | Cricket

    24 APR

    Sachin Tendulkar Birthday Special - The Master in the ‘90s | Cricket

    On 24th April, 1973 a boy was born in the Tendulkar household who changed the cricket world forever. Though he made his debut in 1989, it was in the 90s that Tendulkar ascended to a different plane altogether with his batting exploits. But the decade tested him as well with its share of injuries and multiple stints of captaincy that left much to be desired. Popular journalist Clayton Murzello talks about how Sachin Tendulkar went from savage to surgical, stamping his authority on the 90s in this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
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Join Kunal Vijayakar and Cyrus Broacha as they unravel the enchanting stories of India's last century. From groundbreaking innovations to cricketing legends, A Century of Stories is a captivating blend of humour and history, inviting you to relive and discover the tales that shaped modern India. 🎙️ Innovation & Achievement, hosted by Kunal Vijayakar 🎙️ Cricket and Beyond, hosted by Cyrus Broacha

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