KBC (Kirti’s Book Club) is where amazing books meet brilliant readers. Hosted by Kirti Mutatkar, each episode features intimate, genre-spanning conversations that explore why certain stories stay with us and cause a shift in our thought process.
With the KBC Book Radar—our signature rating system for Brain Fizz Factor and Bookshelf Worthy—plus virtual book circles where listeners join in post-episode discussions, KBC builds a vibrant reading community.
This is Season 1. Season 2 launches November 2025. Subscribe now and grab your spot in the next circle.
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KBC (Kirti’s Book Club) is where amazing books meet brilliant readers. Hosted by Kirti Mutatkar, each episode features intimate, genre-spanning conversations that explore why certain stories stay with us and cause a shift in our thought process.
With the KBC Book Radar—our signature rating system for Brain Fizz Factor and Bookshelf Worthy—plus virtual book circles where listeners join in post-episode discussions, KBC builds a vibrant reading community.
This is Season 1. Season 2 launches November 2025. Subscribe now and grab your spot in the next circle.
Dr. Pankaj Rao & Kirti discuss Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan
KBC - Kirti’s Book Club
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5 months ago
Dr. Pankaj Rao & Kirti discuss Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan
Host Kirti Mutatkar continues KBC (Kirti's Book Club) with Dr. Pankaj Rao to discuss Venki Ramakrishnan's Why We Die - a scientific exploration of aging, death, and the quest for immortality.
About the Book
Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan examines the biological mechanisms behind aging and death from a Nobel laureate's perspective. The book explains complex genetic concepts in accessible terms, covering DNA, cellular aging, environmental factors, and the current scientific understanding of mortality. Rather than philosophical speculation, Ramakrishnan focuses on evidence-based science while addressing the human desire for longevity and the reality of our biological limitations.
KBC Reading Radar
Brain Fizz Factor: Both - Mental Fireworks (4/4)
Bookshelf Worthy: Dr. Pankaj Rao - Shelf Resident/Donate (3/4), Kirti - [not specified]
Next Episode: "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder - concluding Season 1 of KBC
KBC - Kirti’s Book Club
KBC (Kirti’s Book Club) is where amazing books meet brilliant readers. Hosted by Kirti Mutatkar, each episode features intimate, genre-spanning conversations that explore why certain stories stay with us and cause a shift in our thought process.
With the KBC Book Radar—our signature rating system for Brain Fizz Factor and Bookshelf Worthy—plus virtual book circles where listeners join in post-episode discussions, KBC builds a vibrant reading community.
This is Season 1. Season 2 launches November 2025. Subscribe now and grab your spot in the next circle.
