Well! The previous four episodes talked about the world of Indian novels. The styles of representation, major areas of interests, its relationship with media and culture and many other interrelated elements. In this final episode, we finally come upon a conclusion as to what extent media, culture and Indian novels are interwined with each other and its significance. References used- 1) https://doi.org/10.1177%2F016344389011004004 2) http://www.academia.edu/Documents/in/Indian_Writing_in_English_Diasporic_Cultural_Fiction 3) http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2011/11/cross-cultural-views-classic-indian-novel 4) https://www.sify.com/news/what-makes-chetan-bhagat-so-popular-news-columns-mm1bbHehggbsi.html 5) https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/21st-century-indian-novels-you-should-read-at-least-once/

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Episode 5 - The Conclusion

India witnessed the phase of Globalisation after 1991. With sudden changes in societal structures, mindsets and various other elements, Globalisation had impacted lives of many Indian in many different ways. Let's now take a look into the representation of globalisation in Indian novels. Taking into consideration the novel, The White Tiger written by Aravind Adiga. References used- 1) http://www.indianruminations.com/about-us/globalization-and-indian-english-writing-%E2%80%93-dr-d-maya/ 2) http://www.allsubjectjournal.com/archives/2017/vol4/issue1/4-1-26 3) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313442095_-Prospect_of_Globalisation_and_Its_Impact_on_India_A_Critique_of_Chetan_Bhagat's_Novels 4) www.languageinindia.com 5) shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in

Episode 4 - Globalisation and its depiction in Indian novels

This episode is in my mother tongue- Kannada. Here, I have talked about contemporary relationships and their depictions in present day novels. The changing perspectives amongst people with regards to love, marraige and relationship of any other kind. The novel I have taken for analysis is 'My Secret wish list' written by Preeti Shenoy. References used: 1) https://www.news18.com/news/books/new-indian-novels-mirror-contemporary-relationships-474847.html 2) shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in 3) puneresearch.com 4) https://www.boloji.com/articles/16484/contemporary-indian-fiction-in-english 5) https://scroll.in/article/886461/three-books-gently-reveal-what-goes-into-the-modern-indian-marraige-and-what-still-stays-out-of-it

Episode 3- Present day Indian novels and the depiction of contemporary relationships in it (Kannada)

This episode gives a glimpse on the representation of the LGBT communities in Indian literature over times. We'll also take a look into one such potrayal, considering the novel- A married woman by Manju Kapur. Refences used- 1) https://www.thehindu.com/books/queer-literature-in-india-son-are-you-mohanaswamy/article28400513.ece 2) http://gaysifamily.com/2016/09/26/lbt-representation-indian-literature/ 3) https://www.buzzfeed.com/rohinibanerjee/12-lgbt-stories-by-indian-authors-that-everyone-should-read 4) https://www.ilgrandecolibri.com/en/indian-lgbt-literature/ 5) http://www.mightylaws.in/940/representation-homosexuals-lgbt-indian-literature-media-cinema

Episode 2 - LGBT representation in Indian novels

This episode talks about Indian novels and in particular the portrayal of femininity in these novels. We'll also try to understand how the depictions varied before and after the post feminist independence. The novel I have chosen for today is- 'Mahashwetha' written by Sudha Murty. References used in the podcast- 1) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332190170_Portrayal_of_Women_in_Indian_Fiction 2) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/depiction-of-women-in-literature-through-ages/articleshow/56084665.cms 3) https://www.academia.edu/33255729/FEMINISM_IN_INDIAN_ENGLISH_LITERATURE_AN_ANALYSIS 4) shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in

Episode 1 - The representation of femininity in Indian novels

Are you the one who just loves reading novels!? Who can just drown into a fantasy world after having read one!? Then guys!! Trust me! You are gonna have sooper fun as we explore the world of Indian novels and analyse it from a different perspective considering the interrelation between media, culture and novels. So are you excited!

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