RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87 -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:44:41 +0000 Saving Stories With Purva Grover https://redcircle.com/shows/saving-stories-with-purva-grover en-US All rights reserved. Purva Grover Author and journalist Purva Grover’s tiny attempt to keep stories and storytelling alive. She feels stories are aching to be shared. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we live in. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we create for them to live in. Tune in to Saving Stories With Purva Grover and listen to the stories; sometimes narrated as vignettes, almost poetic; at other times as entries from Dear Diary, and on a few other occasions as anecdotes overheard at parties, over coffee and beyond. These stories speak of the truth and untruth. They speak of loving and unloving too. They speak of love, loss and life. They speak of you and me, her and him, them and us, before and after. (June 2023: After one year of entertaining you, we've decided to move on to a new address, new name; we hope to see you there) 3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87 Author and journalist Purva Grover’s tiny attempt to keep stories and storytelling alive. She feels stories are aching to be shared. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we live in. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we create for them to live in. Tune in to Saving Stories With Purva Grover and listen to the stories; sometimes narrated as vignettes, almost poetic; at other times as entries from Dear Diary, and on a few other occasions as anecdotes overheard at parties, over coffee and beyond. These stories speak of the truth and untruth. They speak of loving and unloving too. They speak of love, loss and life. They speak of you and me, her and him, them and us, before and after.

(June 2023: After one year of entertaining you, we've decided to move on to a new address, new name; we hope to see you there)

]]> episodic no Purva Grover grover.purva@gmail.com no full #storieswithpg (Narration): A Summer Ritual #storieswithpg (Narration): A Summer Ritual Purva Grover A simple routine, a ritual. None of us ever spoke on the worth of its existence or the consequences if it were to be discontinued. There was no need to discuss the ‘usual’. However, it was the one ritual that summed up the meaning of the words togetherness, family and patience for me. 


]]> <p><span>A simple routine, a ritual. None of us ever spoke on the worth of its existence or the consequences if it were to be discontinued. There was no need to discuss the ‘usual’. However, it was the one ritual that summed up the meaning of the words togetherness, family and patience for me. </span></p><p><br></p> 0c59bc7f-6e58-40a4-8ace-40d114276307 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/3f34d181-7a38-4b8b-88a7-8034ff765ec9 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:43:26 +0000 176 no full We're all stories: Book Review, More Than Just Biryani by Andaleeb Wajid We're all stories: Book Review, More Than Just Biryani by Andaleeb Wajid Purva Grover Author Purva Grover reviews More Than Just Biryani by Andaleeb Wajid

When I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I review the books I read. Every few weeks, I release a new episode, featuring a book that is on my nightstand. I hope this segment of the podcast encourages you to find your story. After all, we are all stories, aren’t we?

— Keep reading, P



]]> <p><span>Author Purva Grover reviews</span><strong> </strong><span>More Than Just Biryani by Andaleeb Wajid</span></p><p><span>When I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I review the books I read. Every few weeks, I release a new episode, featuring a book that is on my nightstand. I hope this segment of the podcast encourages you to find your story. After all, we are all stories, aren’t we?</span></p><p><span>— Keep reading, P</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 81edd6e2-93d6-4ad5-85b6-d477d480a827 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/ed91a5ba-4318-44ce-ae3a-b02d5dce2a31 Tue, 30 May 2023 08:14:54 +0000 332 no full #storieswithpg (Narration): The First Kiss #storieswithpg (Narration): The First Kiss Purva Grover The leaves swayed slowly, without disturbing the stillness of the hour. Then we kissed, under the tree in a narrow lane. 

]]> <p>The leaves swayed slowly, without disturbing the stillness of the hour. Then we kissed, under the tree in a narrow lane. </p> ee67206b-5899-4e3d-8591-aea8555ff1a5 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/03e86bb9-d3b7-45a4-9da6-5b3a3f6f98d7 Tue, 23 May 2023 07:32:04 +0000 139 no full #storieswithpg (Narration): The Darkness of Red #storieswithpg (Narration): The Darkness of Red Purva Grover My fingers are stained with red: a rusty, dirty red. Not the kind of red that bleeds but the one that lingers. If you were to judge me by my hands you’d probably never talk to me.  

]]> <p><span>My fingers are stained with red: a rusty, dirty red. Not the kind of red that bleeds but the one that lingers. If you were to judge me by my hands you’d probably never talk to me.  </span></p> 376ca84c-77e4-4fbc-9447-261b94a6ef70 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/34842653-0d91-4807-9b8a-0b47f3e9999b Tue, 16 May 2023 07:19:06 +0000 227 no full We're all stories: Book Review, The Blind Matriarch by Namita Gokhale We're all stories: Book Review, The Blind Matriarch by Namita Gokhale Purva Grover Author Purva Grover reviews The Blind Matriarch by Namita Gokhale

When I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I review the books I read. Every few weeks, I release a new episode, featuring a book that is on my night stand. I hope this segment of the podcast encourages you to find your story. After all, we are all stories, aren’t we?

— Keep reading, P

]]> <p>Author Purva Grover reviews<strong> </strong>The Blind Matriarch by Namita Gokhale</p><p>When I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I review the books I read. Every few weeks, I release a new episode, featuring a book that is on my night stand. I hope this segment of the podcast encourages you to find your story. After all, we are all stories, aren’t we?</p><p>— Keep reading, P</p> f6cf3907-1d38-4423-a6f5-a8dd545b9acb https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/7b0ba073-0f0d-4929-97a4-9e69f59c4507 Tue, 09 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000 297 no full We're all stories: Book Review, Flesh and Bone and Water by Luiza Sauma We're all stories: Book Review, Flesh and Bone and Water by Luiza Sauma Purva Grover Author Purva Grover reviews Flesh and Bone and Water by Luiza Sauma

When I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I review the books I read. Every few weeks, I release a new episode, featuring a book that is on my night stand. I hope this segment of the podcast encourages you to find your story. After all, we are all stories, aren’t we?

— Keep reading, P


]]> <p><span>Author Purva Grover reviews Flesh and Bone and Water</span><strong> </strong><span>by Luiza Sauma</span></p><p><span></span>When I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I review the books I read. Every few weeks, I release a new episode, featuring a book that is on my night stand. I hope this segment of the podcast encourages you to find your story. After all, we are all stories, aren’t we?</p><p>— Keep reading, P</p><p><br></p> afcf3044-2210-462b-ac1a-3a989692350a https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/2c861735-5607-4055-a11b-7eadab9c600f Tue, 02 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000 405 no full #storieswithpg (Narration): We'd let our love grow #storieswithpg (Narration): We'd let our love grow Purva Grover Perhaps, we'll meet again. We’d talk for a while and then we’ll just say goodbye. Perhaps, one day, we’d know why our chapters didn’t end on the same page. Until then, we’d let our love grow.

]]> <p>Perhaps, we&#39;ll meet again. We’d talk for a while and then we’ll just say goodbye. Perhaps, one day, we’d know why our chapters didn’t end on the same page. Until then, we’d let our love grow.</p> 1864659d-71db-4473-814e-4744387ab78d https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/89d37d0d-fa2d-4d9b-83d3-3a843ece1cb7 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:25:00 +0000 207 no full #shecelebratesshe With Rashmi Kotriwala, Founder/Mentor, EnAct #shecelebratesshe With Rashmi Kotriwala, Founder/Mentor, EnAct Purva Grover Saving Stories with Purva Grover presents a podcast that steers away from male-bashing and feminism, and simply celebrates what it means to be a woman. For amongst the many things that author Purva Grover doesn't understand — most are feminine. Each episode features conversations with a She, who shares her story of ambition and anxiety, love and loss, strength and weakness, bad hair days and failures at work too. Join us as we figure out what's crucial — love, laundry or lessons. As we're asked to explain our secrets of work vs. family balance. As we are fed articles on how to step up the career ladder as fast as men and yet raise perfect kids. As we look for solutions for smudged kohl, mastering how to apply BB creams and concealers. We speak of unwanted advice, as we offer some too. We sigh, smile and scorn. We observe, absorb, judge and compare. We own our space.


With Rashmi Kotriwala, Founder/Mentor, EnAct

Rashmi Kotriwala is the Founder /Mentor of EnAct, an institute that caters to everything around theatre and spoken word events. She is a director, producer, actor, writer and teacher of drama. She recently published her poetry book in Hindi called ख़यालों के दरमियान.

]]> <p>Saving Stories with Purva Grover presents a podcast that steers away from male-bashing and feminism, and simply celebrates what it means to be a woman. For amongst the many things that author Purva Grover doesn&#39;t understand — most are feminine. Each episode features conversations with a She, who shares her story of ambition and anxiety, love and loss, strength and weakness, bad hair days and failures at work too. Join us as we figure out what&#39;s crucial — love, laundry or lessons. As we&#39;re asked to explain our secrets of work vs. family balance. As we are fed articles on how to step up the career ladder as fast as men and yet raise perfect kids. As we look for solutions for smudged kohl, mastering how to apply BB creams and concealers. We speak of unwanted advice, as we offer some too. We sigh, smile and scorn. We observe, absorb, judge and compare. We own our space.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>With Rashmi Kotriwala, Founder/Mentor, EnAct </strong></p><p>Rashmi Kotriwala is the Founder /Mentor of EnAct, an institute that caters to everything around theatre and spoken word events. She is a director, producer, actor, writer and teacher of drama. She recently published her poetry book in Hindi called ख़यालों के दरमियान.</p> 7e56f6ac-f9cc-45fc-80ff-854df58735f8 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/8d6ef3e0-b353-4bde-8bde-e1498f6580a9 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:18:07 +0000 895 no full #storieswithpg (Narration): We're All Busy #storieswithpg (Narration): We're All Busy Purva Grover Why don’t we ever rest? Being busy is not a badge of honour. A cursory glance on social media timelines, WhatsApp groups, and conversations exchanged with colleagues, families, friends, etc. is enough to feel the pressure on how everyone has too much on their plates and how we are drowning in obligations, commitments, deadlines, et al. Sadly, the world we have built up only adds to the glorification of being busy. 

]]> <p>Why don’t we ever rest? Being busy is not a badge of honour. A cursory glance on social media timelines, WhatsApp groups, and conversations exchanged with colleagues, families, friends, etc. is enough to feel the pressure on how everyone has too much on their plates and how we are drowning in obligations, commitments, deadlines, et al. Sadly, the world we have built up only adds to the glorification of being busy. </p> 9a174abe-cc07-4d0a-a9a6-86c65c8377e8 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/1d3d4fba-336b-437f-afb8-1c5e98eabdec Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000 169 no full We're all stories: Book Review, The Universe is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn Mackler We're all stories: Book Review, The Universe is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn Mackler Purva Grover Author Purva Grover reviews The Universe is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn Mackler

When I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I review the books I read. Every few weeks, I release a new episode, featuring a book that is on my night stand. I hope this segment of the podcast encourages you to find your story. After all, we are all stories, aren’t we?

— Keep reading, P

]]> <p><strong>Author Purva Grover reviews The Universe is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn Mackler</strong></p><p><em>When I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I review the books I read. Every few weeks, I release a new episode, featuring a book that is on my night stand. I hope this segment of the podcast encourages you to find your story. After all, we are all stories, aren’t we?</em></p><p><em>— Keep reading, P</em></p> 54c983a0-8571-4970-a01c-68cf1ece023f https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/b13e5435-e3e8-42d4-be6c-96972476df07 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000 299 no full We are all stories: Book review, Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple We are all stories: Book review, Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple Purva Grover Author Purva Grover reviews Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple

When I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I review the books I read. Every few weeks, I release a new episode, featuring a book that is on my night stand. I hope this segment of the podcast encourages you to find your story. After all, we are all stories, aren’t we?

— Keep reading, P

]]> <p><strong>Author Purva Grover reviews Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple</strong></p><p>When I began to write, I thought all I’d have to do is write. Somewhere, in between I forgot the part, which said I’d also have to remind myself and the others to read. Now, I read 52 books a year. I find myself reading at libraries, cafes, in the bed, while commuting, while waiting for a meeting to start, at parties even, and more. In short, I read whenever I can. When I am not running between narrating stories and writing a few of mine, I review the books I read. Every few weeks, I release a new episode, featuring a book that is on my night stand. I hope this segment of the podcast encourages you to find your story. After all, we are all stories, aren’t we?</p><p>— Keep reading, P</p> 1b4396ad-2d82-41ad-88c6-b4e1336845ff https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/58ecd93e-60b8-4da0-9a22-889d67f8f4f5 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000 426 no full #shecelebratesshe With Mukta Purain, Founder, MissPalettable #shecelebratesshe With Mukta Purain, Founder, MissPalettable Purva Grover Saving Stories with Purva Grover presents a podcast that steers away from male-bashing and feminism, and simply celebrates what it means to be a woman. For amongst the many things that author Purva Grover doesn't understand — most are feminine. Each episode features conversations with a She, who shares her story of ambition and anxiety, love and loss, strength and weakness, bad hair days and failures at work too. Join us as we figure out what's crucial — love, laundry or lessons. As we're asked to explain our secrets of work vs. family balance. As we are fed articles on how to step up the career ladder as fast as men and yet raise perfect kids. As we look for solutions for smudged kohl, mastering how to apply BB creams and concealers. We speak of unwanted advice, as we offer some too. We sigh, smile and scorn. We observe, absorb, judge and compare. We own our space.


With Mukta Purain, Founder, MissPalettable

Mukta has built a platform for smaller, niche brands to cater to a global community of mindful consumers. She decided to build MissPalettable shortly after she knew she couldn’t be the only one struggling with lack of choices in the UAE market. Fast forward to her 30’s, having developed sensitive skin during her pregnancy, it became the perfect opportunity to create and build a strong community of persons looking for brands that are unique and safe for troubled skin.

]]> <p>Saving Stories with Purva Grover presents a podcast that steers away from male-bashing and feminism, and simply celebrates what it means to be a woman. For amongst the many things that author Purva Grover doesn&#39;t understand — most are feminine. Each episode features conversations with a She, who shares her story of ambition and anxiety, love and loss, strength and weakness, bad hair days and failures at work too. Join us as we figure out what&#39;s crucial — love, laundry or lessons. As we&#39;re asked to explain our secrets of work vs. family balance. As we are fed articles on how to step up the career ladder as fast as men and yet raise perfect kids. As we look for solutions for smudged kohl, mastering how to apply BB creams and concealers. We speak of unwanted advice, as we offer some too. We sigh, smile and scorn. We observe, absorb, judge and compare. We own our space.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>With Mukta Purain, Founder, MissPalettable </strong></p><p><em>Mukta has built a platform for smaller, niche brands to cater to a global community of mindful consumers. She decided to build MissPalettable shortly after she knew she couldn’t be the only one struggling with lack of choices in the UAE market. Fast forward to her 30’s, having developed sensitive skin during her pregnancy, it became the perfect opportunity to create and build a strong community of persons looking for brands that are unique and safe for troubled skin.</em></p> e89a4a81-c0c8-4825-bf65-d3cf9d23f9b2 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/3ed0b330-f9e2-45e3-b2dd-66be0e86d115 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:46:00 +0000 1199 no full The four-letter word, overheard at parties (Once more) The four-letter word, overheard at parties (Once more) Purva Grover The party may be clichéd, the four-letter word is now commonplace, but the story needs to be re-told for more reasons than one.

]]> <p>The party may be clichéd, the four-letter word is now commonplace, but the story needs to be re-told for more reasons than one.</p> b7ea52b4-ff7d-4a01-8cce-92db54c74533 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/988d34eb-344d-4e84-bcfa-e93e7b9640bb Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:42:07 +0000 365 no full Sounds of the pandemic (Once more) Sounds of the pandemic (Once more) Purva Grover Everything has a sound, even silence; even the pandemic. What then were the initial sounds of the pandemic?

]]> <p>Everything has a sound, even silence; even the pandemic. What then were the initial sounds of the pandemic?</p> a8ffe9f1-6cdd-4457-9567-eaf90a3668be https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/301a846e-3db1-491d-a459-bb54d4c372e4 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:20:53 +0000 202 no full It was the year 2020 (II) (Once more) It was the year 2020 (II) (Once more) Purva Grover There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.

]]> <p>There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.</p> 548ca219-a8f0-407d-811d-3c7cb5acc45e https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/fcf4943b-460d-4067-bb06-1e238d05946b Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:15:14 +0000 382 no full It was the year 2020 (Once more) It was the year 2020 (Once more) Purva Grover There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.

]]> <p>There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.</p> dd6f97ca-4bae-46e9-8ffd-5dfc47def533 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/0011116d-dacb-4602-a151-b24b79a11836 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:17:37 +0000 218 no full Kahani Abhi Adhuri Hai (Dobara Sune) Kahani Abhi Adhuri Hai (Dobara Sune) Purva Grover In a world, where it’s important to get the gist of emotions in the most fashionable, snackable manner, do we have it in us to explore a feeling?

]]> <p>In a world, where it’s important to get the gist of emotions in the most fashionable, snackable manner, do we have it in us to explore a feeling?</p> 474de5f8-5087-4794-9bbe-9ededc1c355c https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/16305b74-dc6b-453b-94c0-1e0bbae5424d Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:09:57 +0000 119 no full Birthdays Kuch Badal Se Gaye Hai (Dobara Sune) Birthdays Kuch Badal Se Gaye Hai (Dobara Sune) Purva Grover The birthdays of the pandemic will be remembered for a long time. When standing around the table gave way to appearing in squares on a Zoom birthday call.

]]> <p>The birthdays of the pandemic will be remembered for a long time. When standing around the table gave way to appearing in squares on a Zoom birthday call.</p> d1793a54-ba8e-4e1c-b404-73941a5e2c78 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/5daf1eb7-6f56-4016-9119-1b8b42c58c1b Tue, 07 Feb 2023 03:59:00 +0000 297 no full Sshh...log kya kahenge (Dobara Sune) Sshh...log kya kahenge (Dobara Sune) Purva Grover My bum leeks and I am going to talk about it. This is going to be uncomfortable, not for me but for you. For, I am going to talk about periods, crack lame PMS jokes, et al.

]]> <p>My bum leeks and I am going to talk about it. This is going to be uncomfortable, not for me but for you. For, I am going to talk about periods, crack lame PMS jokes, et al.</p> 89c0466d-7039-4b4d-a729-d672594f5cf5 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/0ea18e24-ed7e-43f0-b7ca-0c21d7a49583 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000 479 no full The Whoosh Of A Pressure Cooker (Once more) The Whoosh Of A Pressure Cooker (Once more) Purva Grover I grew up listening to the whistle of the pressure cooker, and would instantly feel happy if I knew it was rajma (kidney beans) cooking in ours or neighbour's home.

]]> <p>I grew up listening to the whistle of the pressure cooker, and would instantly feel happy if I knew it was rajma (kidney beans) cooking in ours or neighbour&#39;s home.</p> 1c82646f-d5b9-4510-abf5-44ad9757111d https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/f10712e7-1e30-46ce-acf7-cc508dd18bbc Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:26:00 +0000 340 no full This too shall pass (Once More) This too shall pass (Once More) Purva Grover So, what happens now? Nothing. We pick up from where we left last night. We hope today would be better than yesterday. We make ourselves believe in the good, in the bad. We, once again, try to look at the silver lining. We tell ourselves, this too shall pass. We lose hope, but then we gather ourselves.

]]> <p>So, what happens now? Nothing. We pick up from where we left last night. We hope today would be better than yesterday. We make ourselves believe in the good, in the bad. We, once again, try to look at the silver lining. We tell ourselves, this too shall pass. We lose hope, but then we gather ourselves.</p> fe49ea3a-572b-4511-9f97-b7d14a26f0db https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/5a76c0b7-2d57-4b53-a22a-af7583d4a243 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:03:44 +0000 153 no full #NRIWalaRepublicDay #NRIWalaRepublicDay Purva Grover Yes, it takes a lot to be an Indian. Pollution wali deep breath lena, apne state ki elections ko defend karna. Woh saffron, white and green, pehena. Skirt pehne na, aur phir bhi night shift kaam karne ki courage rakhna. Spicy food kahna, Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth ko worship karna. Shah Rukh Se Sacha wala pyaar karna aur Katrina Ki shaadi sunkar dukhi ho jana...

]]> <p>Yes, it takes a lot to be an Indian. Pollution wali deep breath lena, apne state ki elections ko defend karna. Woh saffron, white and green, pehena. Skirt pehne na, aur phir bhi night shift kaam karne ki courage rakhna. Spicy food kahna, Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth ko worship karna. Shah Rukh Se Sacha wala pyaar karna aur Katrina Ki shaadi sunkar dukhi ho jana...</p> 5d6e4671-2a7d-4633-ad0a-acb830f5022c https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/4472b31a-db4a-4563-b6a2-6b862db57ee6 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:38:37 +0000 423 no full Is becomes was (once more) Is becomes was (once more) Purva Grover But then can death ever come at the right time? What is the correct time to go? To call it quits, to bid goodbye. 

]]> <p>But then can death ever come at the right time? What is the correct time to go? To call it quits, to bid goodbye. </p> 3efee3fa-f6f4-4637-8c9d-a3704e84ae72 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/047a4ce5-e4de-4489-8fae-51410b5ad1b3 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:10:50 +0000 307 no full Ghar is a feeling (Dobara Sune) Ghar is a feeling (Dobara Sune) Purva Grover When you miss home, just after returning from the warm space. Yes, it’s possible. Kyunki ghar se badi koi feeling hoti hi nahi.]]> <h1><strong>When you miss home, just after returning from the warm space. Yes, it’s possible. Kyunki ghar se badi koi feeling hoti hi nahi.</strong></h1> 6a54dea5-d03d-460f-8be3-2002126a213c https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/a1b3eda4-d23e-4502-835e-89d38ed9c454 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:48:00 +0000 231 no full Mai aur mera elevator buddy (Dobara Sune) Mai aur mera elevator buddy (Dobara Sune) Purva Grover Friendships are unique, especially the ones that can't be defined by name, age or the pandemic.

]]> <p>Friendships are unique, especially the ones that can&#39;t be defined by name, age or the pandemic.</p> aae155db-aa19-40d1-a652-4b2de8349e18 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/791ba4f3-8d54-40d6-b003-7e6edec9a714 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:45:00 +0000 387 no full Is dosti ko kya naam de? (Dobara Sune) Is dosti ko kya naam de? (Dobara Sune) Purva Grover A few friendships can’t be defined by age, geography or proximity. Can you guess which author’s word I quoted right at the end of this tale?

]]> <p>A few friendships can’t be defined by age, geography or proximity. Can you guess which author’s word I quoted right at the end of this tale?</p> ed854029-6367-4508-9145-9a7c06cfe45a https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/45c876b7-bf93-4ffd-93ed-0f2fa47fc65f Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:40:00 +0000 419 no full Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayaal (Dobara Sune) Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayaal (Dobara Sune) Purva Grover Match-making in 2022; the regressive, traditional way of getting married. Over chai, samosa, and chutney, let’s talk of the unsaid. (Dobara on request)

]]> <p>Match-making in 2022; the regressive, traditional way of getting married. Over chai, samosa, and chutney, let’s talk of the unsaid. (Dobara on request)</p> bab625dc-fede-4676-8cc5-82301a770bb2 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/0942aca7-5261-458b-86ea-708bfbc51346 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:43:00 +0000 505 no full Mum, I Love You! Mum, I Love You! Purva Grover Years go by, and do we ever tell mum how honoured we are to have the chance to love her, know her and be nurtured in her arms?

]]> <p>Years go by, and do we ever tell mum how honoured we are to have the chance to love her, know her and be nurtured in her arms?</p> af807312-556b-41c7-aeb4-7e078be007a0 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/512b97e4-ab52-45ff-8314-32df6b04c7d2 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:46:54 +0000 233 no full It was the year 2020 (IV) It was the year 2020 (IV) Purva Grover There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.

]]> <p>There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.</p> 38c9866a-23e6-447c-aeb6-4282558a457c https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/722df3f3-7055-4964-a417-df0dea4d410e Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:38:28 +0000 152 no full It was the year 2020 (III) It was the year 2020 (III) Purva Grover There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.

]]> <p>There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.</p> fd728148-d0b1-4e76-8cee-303aea54e5ee https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/6870dc3a-f657-48dd-a484-84ec8de6af41 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:07:07 +0000 131 no full It was the year 2020 (II) It was the year 2020 (II) Purva Grover There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.

]]> <p>There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.</p> b57f4290-45c9-4131-9afb-c0478dbc00e4 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/ba2788a3-14ff-4e8a-a5d8-76fc2681700d Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:21:00 +0000 152 no full ...22 years (Part 2) ...22 years (Part 2) Purva Grover A lot can happen in 22 years, careers collapse, marriages break; one can fall in love, all over again. When we met after 22 years.

]]> <p>A lot can happen in 22 years, careers collapse, marriages break; one can fall in love, all over again. When we met after 22 years.</p> 4212d6c9-9409-454e-b6e3-da7d01918a36 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/4b00d831-1c74-4db7-bb5e-290346e1c5b8 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:03:14 +0000 387 no full ...22 years (To Be Contd.) ...22 years (To Be Contd.) Purva Grover A lot can happen in 22 years, careers collapse, marriages break; one can fall in love, all over again. When we met after 22 years.

]]> <p>A lot can happen in 22 years, careers collapse, marriages break; one can fall in love, all over again. When we met after 22 years.</p> 406faa07-c525-4230-8635-f1cf6f45581b https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/b7eb8a42-fbd7-4243-87a5-3645c885b666 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:43:17 +0000 279 no full Kahani Abhi Adhuri Hai Kahani Abhi Adhuri Hai Purva Grover In a world, where it’s important to get the gist of emotions in the most fashionable, snackable manner, do we have it in us to explore a feeling?

]]> <p>In a world, where it’s important to get the gist of emotions in the most fashionable, snackable manner, do we have it in us to explore a feeling?</p> 80975f11-7646-4066-b72d-939b411d5d27 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/5088d9f6-fdc2-4915-80cc-94b07f6a7746 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:36:52 +0000 119 no full #NRIWaaliDiwali #NRIWaaliDiwali Purva Grover #NRIWaaliDiwali bahut special hai, for it is aswarm as ghar waali Diwali. Kyunki ghar toh ab yeh hi hai, doston ne ache si family bhi bana di hai.

]]> <p>#<span>NRIWaaliDiwali bahut special hai, for it is aswarm as ghar waali Diwali. Kyunki ghar toh ab yeh hi hai, doston ne ache si family bhi bana di hai. </span></p> 223843a0-3c07-4b3a-95c1-3266b88fd35e https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/c9812897-95cf-4da6-8bc4-935e6521a741 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:54:43 +0000 322 no full Is Saal Do Diye Zayda Jalaye Is Saal Do Diye Zayda Jalaye Purva Grover I am sure all of us have way too many places, people, moments, and memories that deserve the extra two diyas. I have a lot to feel grateful, for this Diwali, and I hope it is the same for you.

]]> <p><span>I am sure all of us have way too many places, people, moments, and memories that deserve the extra two diyas. I have a lot to feel grateful, for this Diwali, and I hope it is the same for you.</span></p> 5340d208-764b-42f4-be1b-cd5ea687d010 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/4c7aee0b-b9cf-4339-8040-b63107b339c9 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:53:36 +0000 235 no full Is becomes was Is becomes was Purva Grover But then can death ever come at the right time? What is the correct time to go? To call it quits, to bid goodbye. 


]]> <p><span>But then can death ever come at the right time? What is the correct time to go? To call it quits, to bid goodbye. </span></p><p><br></p> d87d42e0-ca92-463f-bd33-dfccc033dccc https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/940692cd-7c0e-4ba5-9168-0f5db6abd619 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:22:14 +0000 307 no full Kuch Toh Log Kahenge Kuch Toh Log Kahenge Purva Grover Ek chotti si baat, ek love story ke bare mei, who are we to judge a love tale? Who are we to pass remarks?

]]> <p><span>Ek chotti si baat, ek love story ke bare mei, who are we to judge a love tale? Who are we to pass remarks?</span></p> 6cd0fea3-a662-4a6b-97af-49cde55b5bfb https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/f397859c-8495-4b22-ae3b-5bc04e1d0282 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:59:51 +0000 181 no full It was the year 2020 It was the year 2020 Purva Grover There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.

]]> <p>There’s a word for every emotion, occasion, and situation. What then is the word for 2020? We know not.</p> 3cdb9e6c-6b64-45f6-bdcf-f3694c8b582a https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/f5c74543-1f1c-4f97-b4fc-b7515c006ac6 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:33:50 +0000 218 no full This too shall pass This too shall pass Purva Grover So, what happens now? Nothing. We pick up from where we left last night. We hope today would be better than yesterday. We make ourselves believe in the good, in the bad. We, once again, try to look at the silver lining. We tell ourselves, this too shall pass. We lose hope, but then we gather ourselves.

]]> <p> <span>So, what happens now? Nothing. We pick up from where we left last night. We hope today would be better than yesterday. We make ourselves believe in the good, in the bad. We, once again, try to look at the silver lining. We tell ourselves, this too shall pass. We lose hope, but then we gather ourselves.</span></p> ff73f8aa-b708-435e-806f-5d274a148c13 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/2ed07a52-7ff2-4e3c-97ea-712a92b400ac Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:30:16 +0000 153 no full Sounds of the pandemic Sounds of the pandemic Purva Grover Everything has a sound, even silence; even the pandemic. What then were the initial sounds of the pandemic?

]]> <p><span>Everything has a sound, even silence; even the pandemic. What then were the initial sounds of the pandemic?</span></p> 97a1c614-06ae-43c0-a6ff-e263c2fdf120 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/e426d55f-445e-4608-bb06-201a723c9fd4 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:26:03 +0000 202 no full Birthdays Kuch Badal Se Gaye Hai Birthdays Kuch Badal Se Gaye Hai Purva Grover The birthdays of the pandemic will be remembered for a long time. When standing around the table gave way to appearing in squares on a Zoom birthday call.

]]> <p><span>The birthdays of the pandemic will be remembered for a long time. When standing around the table gave way to appearing in squares on a Zoom birthday call.</span></p> a06b7425-efd3-4b8e-82cc-47728d1431df https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/c8938bca-2a2a-4918-999b-cfa1d49b7bf1 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:23:25 +0000 297 no full Are newspapers dying? Are newspapers dying? Purva Grover Aaj kal akhbaar kaun padta hai, aisa sab bolte hai; but newspapers are here to stay

]]> <p>Aaj kal akhbaar kaun padta hai, aisa sab bolte hai; but newspapers are here to stay </p> e13cf182-6977-4d54-a35f-51fa1a280cdb https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/2df06f22-d9bf-457c-a06b-82c9b02a6cf3 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:37:01 +0000 413 no full Sshh...log kya kahenge Sshh...log kya kahenge Purva Grover My bum leeks and I am going to talk about it. This is going to be uncomfortable, not for me but for you. For, I am going to talk about periods, crack lame PMS jokes, et al.

]]> <p>My bum leeks and I am going to talk about it. This is going to be uncomfortable, not for me but for you. For, I am going to talk about periods, crack lame PMS jokes, et al.</p> e0eb0428-f260-4371-b4ef-227afc1f055e https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/3cb9e07d-c44a-45cf-bd13-d93a987e0380 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:26:37 +0000 479 no full The Whoosh Of A Pressure Cooker The Whoosh Of A Pressure Cooker Purva Grover I grew up listening to the whistle of the pressure cooker, and would instantly feel happy if I knew it was rajma (kidney beans) cooking in ours or neighbour's home.

]]> <p>I grew up listening to the whistle of the pressure cooker, and would instantly feel happy if I knew it was rajma (kidney beans) cooking in ours or neighbour&#39;s home. </p> fb920e69-2519-4e93-993c-c0fb6b9ee3eb https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/7221d02b-28f2-468a-9f36-22d16db243b3 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:37:02 +0000 340 no full Is dosti ko kya naam de? Is dosti ko kya naam de? Purva Grover A few friendships can’t be defined by age, geography or proximity. Can you guess which author’s word have I quoted right at the end of this tale?

]]> <p><span>A few friendships can’t be defined by age, geography or proximity. Can you guess which author’s word have I quoted right at the end of this tale? </span></p> b4c2cca2-0f59-4ca3-9ab0-6b7c4ab54e2c https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/075efd40-ac0c-4543-b9a0-f28df16f6798 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:40:23 +0000 419 no full The four-letter word, overheard at parties The four-letter word, overheard at parties Purva Grover The party may be clichéd, the four-letter word is now commonplace, but the story needs to be re-told for more reasons than one.

]]> <p><span>The party may be c</span><span>lichéd,</span><span> the four-letter word is now commonplace, but the story needs to be re-told for more reasons than one.</span></p> 8fce25af-2936-4d04-adf4-075eaf2b69c7 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/dd30ff84-31c8-4706-8032-850f9f8586d7 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:55:42 +0000 365 no full Mai aur mera elevator buddy Mai aur mera elevator buddy Purva Grover Friendships are unique, especially the ones that can't be defined by name, age or the pandemic.

]]> <p>Friendships are unique, especially the ones that can&#39;t be defined by name, age or the pandemic.</p> 9a09a100-5bb6-4f91-a885-d58263bbac3b https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/99afd547-f0f9-4a4e-8e6b-6899a4dd8775 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:09:53 +0000 387 no full Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayaal Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayaal Purva Grover Match-making in 2022; the regressive, traditional way of getting married. Over chai, samosa, and chutney, let’s talk of the unsaid.

]]> <p><span>Match-making in 2022; the regressive, traditional way of getting married. Over chai, samosa, and chutney, let’s talk of the unsaid.</span></p> 82f99d37-1633-401e-8153-2acc5485b74c https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/b5f6e073-9d5b-4bb5-bee5-772818bc4149 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:55:25 +0000 505 no full Ghar is a feeling Ghar is a feeling Purva Grover When you miss home, just after returning from the warm space. Yes, it’s possible. Kyunki ghar se badi koi feeling hoti hi nahi.

]]> <p>When you miss home, just after returning from the warm space. Yes, it’s possible. Kyunki ghar se badi koi feeling hoti hi nahi.</p> 364ff2ae-bc81-47dc-85cf-89ce65096875 https://redcircle.com/shows/3a88224c-b080-4259-a2a7-8de6e81d2a87/episodes/7635c158-ee75-438e-a35e-f35767569d8e Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:58:35 +0000 231 no trailer Trailer: Saving Stories With Purva Grover Trailer: Saving Stories With Purva Grover Purva Grover What to expect: Saving Stories With Purva Grover Author and journalist Purva Grover’s tiny attempt to keep stories and storytelling alive. She feels stories are aching to be shared. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we live in. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we create for them to live in. Tune in to Saving Stories With Purva Grover and listen to the stories; sometimes narrated as vignettes, almost poetic; at other times as entries from Dear Diary, and on a few other occasions as anecdotes overheard at parties, over coffee and beyond. These stories speak of the truth and untruth. They speak of loving and unloving too. They speak of love, loss and life. They speak of you and me, her and him, them and us, before and after. Author and journalist Purva Grover’s tiny attempt to keep stories and storytelling alive. She feels stories are aching to be shared. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we live in. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we create for them to live in. Tune in to Saving Stories With Purva Grover and listen to the stories; sometimes narrated as vignettes, almost poetic; at other times as entries from Dear Diary, and on a few other occasions as anecdotes overheard at parties, over coffee and beyond. These stories speak of the truth and untruth. They speak of loving and unloving too. They speak of love, loss and life. They speak of you and me, her and him, them and us, before and after.

Get social: Instagram @purvagr

]]> <p>Author and journalist Purva Grover’s tiny attempt to keep stories and storytelling alive. She feels stories are aching to be shared. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we live in. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we create for them to live in. Tune in to Saving Stories With Purva Grover and listen to the stories; sometimes narrated as vignettes, almost poetic; at other times as entries from Dear Diary, and on a few other occasions as anecdotes overheard at parties, over coffee and beyond. These stories speak of the truth and untruth. They speak of loving and unloving too. They speak of love, loss and life. They speak of you and me, her and him, them and us, before and after.</p><p>Get social: Instagram @purvagr</p> 33213f9d-a392-462f-9eaa-6d2ea2451354 https://www.purvagrover.com/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:48:49 +0000 76 no trailer Get to know: Saving Stories With Purva Grover Get to know: Saving Stories With Purva Grover Purva Grover What to expect: Saving Stories With Purva Grover Author and journalist Purva Grover’s tiny attempt to keep stories and storytelling alive. She feels stories are aching to be shared. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we live in. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we create for them to live in. Tune in to Saving Stories With Purva Grover and listen to the stories; sometimes narrated as vignettes, almost poetic; at other times as entries from Dear Diary, and on a few other occasions as anecdotes overheard at parties, over coffee and beyond. These stories speak of the truth and untruth. They speak of loving and unloving too. They speak of love, loss and life. They speak of you and me, her and him, them and us, before and after. Author and journalist Purva Grover’s tiny attempt to keep stories and storytelling alive. She feels stories are aching to be shared. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we live in. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we create for them to live in. Tune in to Saving Stories With Purva Grover and listen to the stories; sometimes narrated as vignettes, almost poetic; at other times as entries from Dear Diary, and on a few other occasions as anecdotes overheard at parties, over coffee and beyond. These stories speak of the truth and untruth. They speak of loving and unloving too. They speak of love, loss and life. They speak of you and me, her and him, them and us, before and after.

]]> <p>Author and journalist Purva Grover’s tiny attempt to keep stories and storytelling alive. She feels stories are aching to be shared. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we live in. Tales of people, who inhabit the world we create for them to live in. Tune in to Saving Stories With Purva Grover and listen to the stories; sometimes narrated as vignettes, almost poetic; at other times as entries from Dear Diary, and on a few other occasions as anecdotes overheard at parties, over coffee and beyond. These stories speak of the truth and untruth. They speak of loving and unloving too. They speak of love, loss and life. They speak of you and me, her and him, them and us, before and after.</p> 335756ab-799a-4fe0-a302-34a6a908b87a https://www.purvagrover.com/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:34:42 +0000 165 no