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YouTube video by Azim Premji University

YouTube video by Azim Premji University

In this episode of Syahi, we journey with Harini Nagendra, author of the beloved Bangalore Detectives Club series. Harini shares insights into her latest release, takes us into the vibrant setting of 1920s Bangalore, and discusses the captivating journey of Kaveri Murthy, a determined amateur sleuth breaking barriers one case at a time. Harini also highlights remarkable yet lesser-known women from the early 1900s, bringing their stories to light. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of history, crime, and compelling storytelling. Cinematography: Ankit Mangal Vikrant Anand Prasad MD Editing: Neppolian Pandian

For instance, ecologist and author Harini Nagendra’s The Bangalore Detectives Club series etches a semi-fictional history of the city, offering a peek into 1920s Bangalore (now Bengaluru). The novel r...