Ep 369: The Life and Times of Ira Pande
She's a writer. She's a translator. She's as old as this Republic, and she knows it well. Ira Pande joins Amit Varma in episode 369 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life and her learnings. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Ira Pande on Amazon, Goodrea…
Ep 378: Rohit Lamba Will Never Be Bezubaan
He is an economist with the soul of a poet. He has studied number theory and is an expert on policy. He has studied Urdu and and dreams in shairi. Rohit Lamba joins Amit Varma in episode 378 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss economics, politics, society and our human condition. (FOR FULL LINKED…
Ep 380: Sowmya Dhanaraj Is Making a Difference
How do women live in India? How do workers live? What impact can economics have in the real world? Sowmya Dhanaraj joins Amit Varma in episode 380 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her life, her work and the churn in our society. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check ou…
Of rose beds and avenues lined with amaltas
"If you look at late 19th century photographs or sketches of Delhi, it is empty and treeless. It's a historical fact that the city's greenery has come with the development of urban settlements... My favourite Delhi garden is Sundar Nursery because there are always new trees to discover there" – Swa…
26: 110006: Chandni Chowk gets a makeover
The iconic lanes of Chandni Chowk are soon going to look very different. With renovation work almost complete, the area is set to become pedestrian-friendly and rewind the history of the area. This week Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to author and historian Swapna Liddle on the ongoing plans.
Ep 431: Ghazala Wahab and the Hindi Heartland
Our Hindi Heartland has more people than the USA and Western Europe combined -- and is arguably more diverse. Ghazala Wahab joins Amit Varma in episode 431 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her research into those states -- and much else, including being an outspoken Muslim woman in India, and…
Deconstructing Delhi: History, Heritage and Everyday Life With Dr. Swapna Liddle | Episode #8
In this episode of the Postcards Podcast, we journey through Delhi not simply as a city, but as a living archive shaped by memory, migration, power, and everyday life.The conversation with historian Dr. Swapna Liddle traces Delhi through its many layered histories, from Shahjahanabad and colonial N…
Ep 443: The Making of a Law Firm
An Indian lawyer in 2000 could not have recognised the legal ecosystem of today. One firm took India marching forward into a new world. Akshay Jaitly joins Amit Varma in episode 443 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe the rise of the firm he founded, Trilegal -- and the lessons he learnt during …
Swapna Liddle on the Politics of History and Preservation of Heritage | Episode 6 | Jaipur Bytes 2026
Historical narratives are shaped, often distorted, by those in positions of power. This is why preserving our past matters for the future, now more than ever!
At Jaipur Bytes 2026, renowned historian and author Swapna Liddle reflects on why approaching history with curiosity, critical thinking, and…
The Delhi You Don't Know: Ancient Tools, Hidden Rivers & Myth
Long before the Mughals, before the Sultanate, before Delhi was even called "Delhi" — there was a city built on Stone Age tools, a river that flowed somewhere else entirely, and a legendary capital nobody can fully prove existed.Swapna Liddle is a renowned Indian historian, author, art curator, and…
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