On 24th April, 1973 a boy was born in the Tendulkar household who changed the cricket world forever. Though he made his debut in 1989, it was in the 90s that Tendulkar ascended to a different plane altogether with his batting exploits. But the decade tested him as well with its share of injuries and multiple stints of captaincy that left much to be desired. Popular journalist Clayton Murzello talks about how Sachin Tendulkar went from savage to surgical, stamping his authority on the 90s in this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

On 24th April, 1973 a boy was born in the Tendulkar household who changed the cricket world forever. Though he made his debut in 1989, it was in the 90s that Tendulkar ascended to a different plane altogether with his batting exploits. But the decade tested him as well with its share of injuries and multiple stints of captaincy that left much to be desired. Popular journalist Clayton Murzello talks about how Sachin Tendulkar went from savage to surgical, stamping his authority on the 90s in this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

Join Kunal Vijayakar and Cyrus Broacha as they unravel the enchanting stories of India's last century. From groundbreaking innovations to cricketing legends, A Century of Stories is a captivating blend of humour and history, inviting you to relive and discover the tales that shaped modern India.

🎙️ Innovation & Achievement, hosted by Kunal Vijayakar 
🎙️ Cricket and Beyond, hosted by Cyrus Broacha

Join Kunal Vijayakar and Cyrus Broacha as they unravel the enchanting stories of India's last century. From groundbreaking innovations to cricketing legends, A Century of Stories is a captivating blend of humour and history, inviting you to relive and discover the tales that shaped modern India. 🎙️ Innovation &amp; Achievement, hosted by Kunal Vijayakar 🎙️ Cricket and Beyond, hosted by Cyrus Broacha

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Sachin Tendulkar Birthday Special - The Master in the ‘90s |  Cricket

For most Indians, the day begins with a cup of chai. But India’s relationship with tea and coffee has a far more fascinating history than we often realize.

In this episode of A Century of Stories: India, Kunal Vijayakar sits down with Bhavi Patel to explore how tea and coffee travelled across continents and eventually shaped India’s drinking culture. From the legendary story of Baba Budan bringing coffee seeds to India to the rise of South Indian filter coffee, this episode traces the cultural and historical history of Indian beverages. They also examine the dominance of chai tapris and cafes across the country and the boom in drinks like matcha.

Watch the full episode of A Century of Stories: India as. Bhavi Patel uncovers the surprising story behind two of India’s most beloved beverages. Episode out now!

For most Indians, the day begins with a cup of chai. But India&rsquo;s relationship with tea and coffee has a far more fascinating history than we often realize.
In this episode of A Century of Stories: India, Kunal Vijayakar sits down with Bhavi Patel to explore how tea and coffee travelled across continents and eventually shaped India&rsquo;s drinking culture. From the legendary story of Baba Budan bringing coffee seeds to India to the rise of South Indian filter coffee, this episode traces the cultural and historical history of Indian beverages. They also examine the dominance of chai tapris and cafes across the country and the boom in drinks like matcha.
Watch the full episode of A Century of Stories: India as. Bhavi Patel uncovers the surprising story behind two of India&rsquo;s most beloved beverages. Episode out now!

The Untold History of Tea and Coffee in India | A Century of Stories: India

Kabaddi has travelled a remarkable journey - from dusty village fields to packed stadiums, prime-time television, and a professional league that has transformed the sport in India.

In this episode of A Century of Stories: India, host Kunal Vijayakar sits down with Suhail Chandhok, CEO of U Mumba and broadcaster, one of the most recognizable voices in Indian sport, to explore the fascinating rise of Kabaddi.

The conversation traces the sport’s ancient roots, its presence across Asia, and its evolution from a traditional rural pastime into one of India’s fastest-growing professional sports leagues. Suhail reflects on the launch of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), the role of institutions like the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), and how broadcasters, sponsors, and team owners helped bring the sport into the mainstream.

Is Kabaddi truly becoming India’s second-biggest sport after cricket? And what does the next decade look like for this rapidly evolving game?

Watch the full conversation to understand the past, present, and future of Kabaddi. Episode out now on A Century of Stories: India’s YouTube Channel.

Kabaddi has travelled a remarkable journey - from dusty village fields to packed stadiums, prime-time television, and a professional league that has transformed the sport in India.
In this episode of A Century of Stories: India, host Kunal Vijayakar sits down with Suhail Chandhok, CEO of U Mumba and broadcaster, one of the most recognizable voices in Indian sport, to explore the fascinating rise of Kabaddi.
The conversation traces the sport&rsquo;s ancient roots, its presence across Asia, and its evolution from a traditional rural pastime into one of India&rsquo;s fastest-growing professional sports leagues. Suhail reflects on the launch of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), the role of institutions like the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), and how broadcasters, sponsors, and team owners helped bring the sport into the mainstream.
Is Kabaddi truly becoming India&rsquo;s second-biggest sport after cricket? And what does the next decade look like for this rapidly evolving game?
Watch the full conversation to understand the past, present, and future of Kabaddi. Episode out now on A Century of Stories: India&rsquo;s YouTube Channel.

How Kabaddi Became India’s Fastest Growing Sport | A Century of Stories: India

What does the smell of rain have to do with a 3,000-year-old city on the banks of the Ganges? In this episode of A Century of Stories India, host Kunal Vijayakar sits down with Pranav Kapoor, 8th-generation perfumer and a trained chef from Kannauj, to explore Petrichor, the science behind scent and memory, and India’s ancient distillation techniques that predate modern perfumery.

From copper stills and raw botanicals to the rise of perfume tourism, this conversation traces how fragrance shapes culture, ritual, identity, and the future of Indian craftsmanship.

Watch the full episode now on A Century of Stories: India’s YouTube Channel and rediscover why Kannauj remains the perfume capital of India.

What does the smell of rain have to do with a 3,000-year-old city on the banks of the Ganges? In this episode of A Century of Stories India, host Kunal Vijayakar sits down with Pranav Kapoor, 8th-generation perfumer and a trained chef from Kannauj, to explore Petrichor, the science behind scent and memory, and India&rsquo;s ancient distillation techniques that predate modern perfumery.
From copper stills and raw botanicals to the rise of perfume tourism, this conversation traces how fragrance shapes culture, ritual, identity, and the future of Indian craftsmanship.
Watch the full episode now on A Century of Stories: India&rsquo;s YouTube Channel and rediscover why Kannauj remains the perfume capital of India.

Sachin Tendulkar Birthday Special - The Master in the ‘90s | Cricket

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