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The Nanda Devi Mystery: How India and America Lost a Nuclear Device is the thoroughly riveting and sometimes bizarre story of how India and America tried to install a nuclear-powered surveillance device on top of the Himalayas to snoop on China and then lost it forever.

Veerappan: Chasing the Brigand, an Audible Original, is the podcast series adaptation of the book by the same name written by K. Vijay Kumar, the fearless IPS officer who spearheaded the Special Task Force (STF) that nabbed Veerappan and executed the bandit's deadly encounter. Narrated by Tuhin Menon and produced by Asiaville, this is the story of the brutal fugitive who held three states to random for close to two decades, told with personal insight and thrilling detail by the man responsible for his ultimate downfall.

The Malabar Rebellion, an Audible original produced by Asiaville, recaptures the dizzying six months from August 1921 when the Muslim peasants of the southern districts of the then Madras Presidency (now northern Kerala) rose up against their oppressive British colonial rulers and feudal landlords. The rollercoaster saga of their daunting struggle, sacrifice and martyrdom continues to fire the popular imagination and kindle keen debate.

In this saga, we follow Kabir's tumultuous journey from a grief-stricken boy in 1980s Azamgarh to a ruthless crime lord entangled in a web of love, betrayal, and power. As he navigates loss, loyalty, and the haunting echoes of his past, Kabir's rise to infamy unfolds against the backdrop of a small town tainted by secrets. Will his pursuit of success lead to redemption or ultimate downfall?

The story unfurls in Murshidabad, where a gruesome discovery initiates Devesh's surrender, confessing to the unthinkable act. As his life unfolds through episodes of alliances, wedding assaults, and a labyrinth of challenges, Devesh's journey takes unexpected turns—from incarceration to daring escapes, flourishing illegal businesses to losses. Will Devesh's pursuit of revenge lead to redemption, or is his tragic sacrifice in Cambodia the ultimate price for protecting his family from unseen political threats?

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.

In November, on the clarion call of Dilli Chalo, thousands of farmers marched towards the national capital demanding rollback of the three controversial farm laws. However, they were met with water cannons, tear gas shells and blockades. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) administration deployed heavy police personnel along with the jawans of Border Security Force (BSF) to stop the farmers’ march. Listen to "From Farms To Delhi Durbar", hosted by Amit Bhardwaj, to understand how the world’s biggest farmers’ agitation took shape.