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Read by the critically acclaimed actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. When Esther Greenwood wins an internship at a New York fashion magazine in 1953, she is elated, believing she will finally realise her dream to become a writer. But in between the cocktail parties and piles of manuscripts, Esther's life begins to slide out of control. She finds herself spiralling into depression and eventually a suicide attempt as she grapples with difficult relationships and a society which refuses to take women's aspirations seriously.

This mini-series explores the expression of anguish and love in poetics of Mirza Ghalib.

A murder has taken place in a tony Mumbai neighbourhood. A prime suspect, Prashanth, keeps his silence in the interrogation room as Inspector Khan plays the tapes of his therapy sessions. The explosive tapes, surreptitiously recorded by therapist Shaily Gupta, slowly reveal shocking information about Prashanth, about his relationship with his girlfriend Sonya, about the therapist and about the gruesome murder in question. 

When the younger players in India's cricket team find out that advertising executive Zoya Singh Solanki was born at the very moment India won the World Cup back in 1983, they are intrigued. When having breakfast with her is followed by victories on the field, they are impressed. And when not eating with her results in defeat, they decide she's a lucky charm. The nation goes a step further. Amazed at the ragtag team's sudden spurt of victories, it declares her a goddess.

According to Divija Bhasin AKA awkwardgoat3 , it's the little things which are actually not so little that play a role in our everyday mental wellbeing and discussing them is kind of...awkward. This podcast covers topics from childhood beatings to school bullying to pressures faced at work all of which bring together a wholesome podcast for your mental wellness.

Audible presents MAD MOMMAS, an Audible Original.

Mumbai ke ek raees ilaake mein ek khoon hota hai. Par is khoon ka prime suspect Prashanth, interrogation ke waqt apna mooh nahin khol raha. Investigating officer Khan ke paas ek hi raasta hai information dhoondh nikaalne ka -- Prashant aur uski therapist Shaily Gupta ke... bohot hi khufiye tareeqe se... cassette tapes par record ki gayi baaton ko sunna. Kya-kya hua hai Prashanth, uski girlfriend Sonya, aur Shaily ke beech. Kiska hua hai khoon, aur kaun hai khooni? Jaanne ke liye turant apne earphones uthhaao, aur is romanchak thriller ka hissa ban jao. प्ले। पॉज़। मर्डर।, OfSpin Media Friends dwaara nirmit.

In this Audible original series produced by Asiaville, we've unravelled the diversity of an intriguing and mysterious realm, the world of Fortune Telling. Picture this: palm readings, mind-blowing mentalists, dream interpreters, and even a chat with animals (yes, you read that right!). We've danced with the stars in astrology, had a heart-to-heart with Tarot cards, and discovered the artistry of combining poetry with predicting the future. Talk about a cosmic adventure! Written by Megha Gowrikrishna.

Diwan-e-Ghalib is the famous collection of poetic works of legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib.

These 12 yarns are so satisfying because they are ingeniously plotted, include richly drawn characters, and have deliciously unexpected conclusions. They feature the mad, the bad, and the dangerous to know, as well as some more poignant and telling characters.

Rekhta Mushaira is a tribute to the splendid legacy of Urdu and celebration of its timeless beauty.

Meet Akhila: 45 and single, an income-tax clerk, and a woman who has never been allowed to live her own life - always the daughter, the sister, the aunt, the provider - until the day she gets herself a one-way ticket to the seaside town of Kanyakumari. In the intimate atmosphere of the all-women sleeping car - the 'Ladies Coupe' - Akhila asks the five women the question that has been haunting her all her adult life: can a woman stay single and be happy, or does she need a man to feel complete?

Vinayak desh ka ubharta hua aur pragatisheel vicharo wala neta hai, desh main paani ki kami par kaam karna uska dhyey hai.

Vaidehi Ki Baatein with Neelesh Misra is a series of conversations between Neelesh Misra, India's most loved storyteller and his six-year-old daughter Vaidehi Misra. A child's world is so imaginative, creative and warm. Let us peek into this world where giraffes are multicolored, dinosaurs are not extinct and the world is a pretty beautiful place to live in. Disclaimer: This show is made for entertainment purpose only. The views expressed in this are entirely those of the artist. Slow Content is not responsible for any views expressed by the artist.

Audible prastut karta hai Family Drama Stories by Delhi Press kahaniyon ka sankalan. Paarivarik sambandh gehre hote hain lekin kaafi naazuk bhi hote hain. Kayi baar ek hi ghar mein rehte huye bhi parivaar ke sadasya ek doosre ko nahin samajh paate. Lagaav ke saath ek doosre ke prati dwesh, gussa aur kadvahat aane lagti hai jab samaajik mulya aur apni soch mein antar hota hai. Shaadi ke baad aksar rishton mein badlaav aane lagta hai aur mahilaon ko ek naye parivaar mein jagah banaane mein dikkat aati hai. Saas-sasur bahu ko kabhi beti ki tarah apna lete hain aur kabhi unko paraaya samajhte hain. Samvedansheel aur manoranjak drishti se paarivarik rishton ko prastut karti yeh kahaniyan ghar, samaaj aur badalte samay ki jhalak deti hain. Har ghar ki kahani vishesh hai, lekin har kahani mein aapko apne ghar ka koi sadasya, apne parivaar ki paristhityan bhi zaroor milengi!

Audible prastut karta hai Crime Stories by Delhi Press ka sankalan.

Brida, a young Irish girl, has long been interested in various aspects of magic but is searching for something more. Her search leads her to people of great wisdom. She meets a wise man who dwells in a forest, who teaches her to trust in the goodness of the world, and a woman who teaches her how to dance to the music of the world. As Brida seeks her destiny, she struggles to find a balance between her relationships and her desire to become a witch. 

In the tumult of times where individual is hampered by isolation, anxiety and frustration Kafka's stories pave a way for emancipation and search for personal salvation.

Saroja and Kumaresan are in love. After a hasty wedding, they arrive in Kumaresan’s village, harboring a dangerous secret: Their marriage is an intercaste one, likely to upset the village elders should they get to know of it. Kumaresan is naively confident that all will be well. But nothing is further from the truth. Despite the strident denials of the young couple, the villagers strongly suspect that Saroja must belong to a different caste. It is only a matter of time before their suspicions harden into certainty and, outraged, they set about exacting their revenge.

Audible prastut karta hai Family Drama Stories by Delhi Press kahaniyon ka sankalan.