"Whispers of an Ordinary" by Debasish Bhattacharya | SC বই-ঠেক EP 16

Join us for a captivating episode as Premasis Mukherjee sits down with Debasish Bhattacharya, the acclaimed author of *Whispers of an Ordinary Journey*. This insightful book chronicles Bhattacharya's life journey from the vibrant streets of north Kolkata to the intellectual corridors of the India International Centre in New Delhi. Through its pages, he vividly recounts his interactions with a diverse array of individuals, including politicians, civil servants, spiritual leaders, and authors.

Bhattacharya, a self-proclaimed introvert, offers a humble yet profound reflection on his encounters with these remarkable personalities. The book is more than just a memoir; it's a thoughtful exploration of the ordinary moments that shape our lives, set against the backdrop of India's socio-political landscape. Readers are invited to delve into Bhattacharya's candid thoughts and experiences, which are enriched by his thoughtful inclusion of articles on politics, societal norms, and more. This episode promises to be a deep dive into the mind of a man who has witnessed and participated in the unfolding of significant historical and cultural events.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the nuances and subtleties that define both Bhattacharya's life and his literary work.

Chapters:
7:47 Intro
12:28 What was the Great Eastern Hotel like in his time?
14:22 Mulk Raj Anand & Mahasweta Devi in Great Eastern Hotel: How did the hotel welcome them in that days?
19:05 Gracefully Disagreement and Discourse are decreasing slowly
21:55 About India International Centre
26:34 Politicians used to spend a lot of time in libraries: Jagmohan, BK Nehru
30:20 Democracy, Leader and Governance in India: Why are we behind?
36:05 "Good" and "Bad" Politicians
39:00 No Internal Democracy in Political Parties
40:30 About true leadership: Lal Bahadur Shastri and A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
58:14 About James Michael Lyngdoh
1:02:22 Political Hypocrisy
1:05:12 Politics and Religion
1:06:56 Cheap politics vs Genuine politics
1:10:14 Increasing awareness through educational expansion
1:15:10 About Sanjoy Ghose, Family : The Book Sanjoy's Assam
1:25:40 About MF Hussain
1:29:30 Outro

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