{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/689dd08766f126ae3f9cee92/6a1da0d4626f8869c39b4753?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is Indian Architecture Failing Us? Gita Balakrishnan’s 1700km Walk Reveals All","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/689dd08766f126ae3f9cee92/1780326560597-6379b2eb-712a-4ff5-b6fb-69cc21a6c162.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of The Mohua Show, we sit down with Gita Balakrishnan, author of 1700 in 70: A Walk for a Cause, to explore her extraordinary journey of walking 1,700 kilometers over 70 days from Kolkata to Delhi. At fifty-three, Gita embarked on this ambitious trek to uncover India's design sensibilities, initiate a dialogue on design literacy, and highlight the power of architecture in shaping communities, lifestyles, and identities. Through her walk, she engaged with local communities, immersed herself in traditional construction practices, and found inspiration in the diverse landscapes and cultures of India.</p><p><br></p><p>Gita discusses how this journey shaped her view on the future of architecture, urging us to slow down, connect with our surroundings, and rethink the impact of design on our lives. Join us as we dive into her captivating story of resilience, physical endurance, and the quest for meaningful, sustainable architecture.</p><p><br></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>*Follow Us On:*</p><p>*Mohua Chinappa*</p><p>► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mohua.chinappa.9</p><p>► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/</p><p>► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/</p><p><br></p><p>*The Mohua Show*</p><p>► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashow</p><p>► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/</p><p>► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>*Connect with the Guest*</p><p>Gita Balakrishnan: https://www.instagram.com/gita_ethos/</p><p><br></p><p>Book Link:</p><p>1700 in 70: A Walk for a Cause: https://amzn.in/d/6Mh6AXv</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>► Visit Our Website: https://www.themohuashow.com/</p><p>► For any queries EMAIL:</p><p>hello@themohuashow.com</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Copyright ©2026 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved!</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>#GitaBalakrishnan #TheLiteratureLounge #Podcast #PodcastEpisode #Literature #Storytelling #PodcastInterview #Writers #WritersOfIndia #Authors #GitaBalakrishnan #Architecture #SocialResponsibility #SocialInequality #CarbonFootprint #Design</p>","author_name":"Mohua Chinappa"}