We present the 3rd chapter of 'Sukha Bargad', a tale of yesteryear Bhopal told by Bhopal's Manzoor Ahtesham Sahab in the 5th episode of Season 9. The very relatable intricacies of family ties, the sweet and sour flavours of relationships, and so much more are narrated in Rashida Biya's voice. Everyone will definitely find atleast one thing or person or incident relatable to them, in their early years or even now. Do not miss this gently told, powerful tale of a city and its denizens...

Our discovery of old Bhopal and its people continues as we present the 4th episode of Season 9 today. The protagonist Rashida of Manzoor Ahtesham's lauded book 'Sukha Bargad' introduces us to many vividly sketched characters of her life. The nuanced description of the circumstances, the easy conversational language, the sensitive presentation of tricky issues make the book truly enjoyable. Do tune in...

In the 3rd episode of Season 9, we embark on our beautiful discovery of Bhopal and its people through the pen of Manzoor Ahtesham Bhai's tale 'Sukha Bargad' as he brings characters and those meandering bylanes and dilapidated dwellings to life. Today, we meet 'Fafu' and travel back into that time when there were courtyards with Jamun trees, precious things stored in metal 'sandookchis', little learners petrified of their strict teachers and their colourful threats. Do tune in..

In today's episode, we present the opening chapter of 'Sukha Bargad' penned by Manzoor Ahtesham ji with great nostalgia. The chapter gently pulls us into the lives of Suhel and Rasheeda and their 'khandan' living in the then leafy lanes of old Bhopal. The conversations, the everyday issues, the beautiful simplicity of the description leaves one calm and curious... and wondrous at how little things have changed. Do listen..

And we are back!! New year, new season, new book, new genre!! So exciting to share about the city which brought us up, the city which makes our hearts sing, the city which will always be home for us no matter where we are. Bhopal- the city of Begums, the city of Lakes and rolling hills, the city living with 'Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb'. Today's episode is a curtain raiser for "Sookha Bargad" penned by Manzoor Ehtesham Saheb- Bhopal's very own master storyteller.

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With heavy hearts, we bid adieu to Yamuna-Ganga today as we conclude reading the superbly penned travelogue 'Jamna Ganga Ke Naihar Mein' by Shri Vishnu Prabhakar. The verdant land of origin of these mighty rivers, the native people, the co-travellers, the temples, the swamis and Gurus, the happy-sad-crazy adventures kept us hooked for 25 episodes this season. Do not miss the concluding chapter..

As we near the conclusion of this wonderful sojourn, in the 23rd chapter which is the penultimate of 'Jamna Ganga ke Naihar Mein' written by Shri Vishnu Prabhakar, multitude of trivia enriches our hearts and minds- be it towering personalities or everyday encounters or the land itself. Do listen..

As we transcend down from the pristine and majestic Gangotri region towards Uttarkashi with Shri Vishnu Prabhakar as we read the 22nd chapter of 'Jamna Ganga ke Naihar Mein', we have so many touching and thought provoking encounters with fellow travellers. As always, the alliterations, the profound observations make the reading so rich. Do tune in...